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In this witty, iconoclastic book, the bestselling author Fintan O’Toole examines four of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello and King Lear. He shows how their tragic heroes have been over-simplified and moulded to fit restrictive, conservative values, and restores the true heart and spirit of the classics.

Turner Classic Movies offers an endlessly fascinating look at 52 beloved screen adaptations and the great reads that inspired them. Some films, like Clueless—Amy Heckerling’s interpretation of Jane Austen’s Emma—diverge wildly from the original source material, while others, like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, shift the point of view to craft a different experience within the same story. Author Kristen Lopez explores just what makes these works classics of both the page and screen, and why each made for an exceptional adaptation.

Four hundred years after Shakespeare's death, Keenan's smart and passionate memoir brings new life to his work. With 14 of his plays as a springboard, she explores the many facets of love and sexuality - from desire and communication to fetish and fantasy. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Keenan unmasks Helena as a sexual masochist - like Jillian herself. In Macbeth, she examines criminalized sexual identities and the dark side of "privacy".

Unrelated, but...is the unscripted and unhinged writing podcast featuring two writers desperately trying to stay on topic as they dabble with the occasional advice and discussion of tropes, plot, character arc, fandom media, books, and more.Artwork by: jickdraws https://www.instagram.com/jickdraws/

A true story about adopting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Listen to the unabridged award-winning audiobook here.

Two fantasy lovers quite ready for another adventure…and by adventure, we mean podcast! Join us as we–a LOTR vet and LOTR first-timer–take on the works of Tolkien! Welcome to But Are There Dragons, a podcast where two friends pick a book at least one of them has not read and work their way through it a few chapters at a time.

Nic and Ally like similar things, but have very little crossover in books, movies, music, shows and more. Now they are introducing each other to the stuff they are into! Will they find a new favorite? Let’s do this!

Hey, I’m Claire - self proclaimed book nerd. And I’m Julie - streaming obsessed. This is, But the Book Was Better. In this podcast, we’ll be reading books, then watching their screen adaptations. We’ll cover some classics and some of the newer stuff everyone is talking about. Sometimes we’ll be talking about shows, sometimes movies - it all depends. Yea, let’s get wild! We’ll break down each book… And ultimately, we’ll debate which was better. It’ll be the book, it’s always the book. Well, they’ll have to tune in to find out!

A podcast where we read books, watch the series/movie based on that book and talk about the differences, our likes, and dislikes.

But Wait! There's Lore! goes beyond the pixels, code, and players and dives into the rich and illustrious lore and story behind the massively popular World of Warcraft games, books, comics, and films. Venture with us on a journey to tell, craft, and investigate the lore and story of Azeroth.

some wise words about love, life, Christianity. Which I believe ll change

"Christmas Comes but Once a Year" is a book by John Leighton, known for its significant contribution to literature and its value to future generations of scholars and academicians​​. Published under the pseudonym Luke Limner, this work by Leighton was released in 1850​​. The story is a humorous portrayal of the events and situations that unfold around Christmas time in 19th-century England, capturing the essence and spirit of the Victorian era​​.The narrative revolves around several characters, including John Brown's family, described as suburban snobs; Captain Bonaventure de Camp ...

Preston provides insight into his personal journey, including his perspectives, experiences, and growth, as well as his understanding of himself and his thoughts.

One prepared host. Two neurodivergent nerds. As life-long students of fiction, authors Ludlow Adams and JS Gariety dive deeper into speculative worlds. Writing them. Consuming them. Adoring them. *May contain occasional strong language and mature themes--never in bad taste

Where two best friends discuss their favorite books! Join Sarah and Lyss as they navigate the intricacies of an enemies-to-lovers trope, the best and worst that authors have to offer us, and the horde of book fans on TikTok. You didn't ask for it, but here it is. Welcome to your new book club.

This is a podcast where we’re going to take a critical look at one of the most neglected genres in literature: the funny book. In each episode I’m going to invite a fellow writer to pick a favourite example and tell me what makes it work for them.

If you really want to write a book, make it better, and finish faster, this is the right place for you. You'll get practical tips, actionable strategies, inspiration, and motivation to finally write the book you feel called to write. Book Coach Candice L Davis shares her step-by-step processes to help you get your book out to the world by self-publishing or going the traditional publishing route. Whether you want to write your book to tell your story, grow your business, touch people's lives, or just to prove to yourself that you can, your Book Coach will show you how.

In Everyone Loved It But Me, we discuss one popular book each week. Lisa chats with guests whose opinions go against the grain. We don't book bash, but we discuss beloved books with a critical eye. At the end of each podcast, we flip the narrative and discuss books that "Everyone Hated But Me." These are books that are likely less popular and haven't gotten as much attention.

Buzzing, creative, brave. Places of sanctuary, freedom, and the unexpected. Libraries don’t just keep our stories safe; they’re where new stories begin. Meet the people around the world making amazing things happen in them. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin from our exhibitions team. Books are only the beginning. Libraries are alive, and they’re anything but silent. Supported by the Eccles Centre for American Studies at the British Library. A Pixiu Production.

An overheard conversation. All characters are fictitious.