In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly Jackson and guest Christy Lynn Horpedahl discuss Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. They explore the themes of good versus evil, the importance of intelligence versus love, and the significance of Meg's faults. The conversation also touches on the unique loneliness and resilience of the protagonist, and the generational contrasts between boomers and millennials in the context of the novel. Listeners are encouraged to consider how classic stories shape their perceptions and to join the reading journey with the next book discussion on Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH.

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00:00 A Horrifying Smile

00:30 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast

00:41 Christy's History with 'A Wrinkle in Time'

01:49 Meg Murray: A Unique Protagonist

02:11 The Vivid Memory of the Murray House

02:43 Complete Summary of 'A Wrinkle in Time'

08:00 Meg's Faults and Their Significance

11:30 The Burden of Responsibility

13:55 The Happy Medium and Social Media

17:34 The Fight Against Conformity

25:51 Meg's Loneliness and Connection with Calvin

31:12 The Importance of Feeling Smart

33:17 The Danger of Intellectual Pride

35:19 The Power of Love

37:49 Faith and Science: Unlikely Allies

38:59 The Foolish and the Weak

43:25 Connection and Loneliness

46:00 Meg: The Unlikely Heroine

55:39 Movie Adaptation: Hits and Misses

01:01:43 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia