120 episodes

"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.

The Book Album Mackenzie Gentz

    • Arts

"The Book Album" is a podcast about literature. We review books in a variety of literary avenues, some as old as the 1500s and some as new as last month. Our aim: to make the bookish accessible to all.

    What to Read Next – Episode 260

    What to Read Next – Episode 260

    How do you decide what to read next? Do you have a reading list you (arbitrarily) use? If so, do you choose books for your current stage in your reading journey, or for your ideal reader? In this fifth episode back from our break, Mackenzie discusses how to circumvent problematic ideals when it comes to what to read next.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    Nonfiction I Love – Episode 259

    Nonfiction I Love – Episode 259

    What is the nonfiction scene like these days? Today Mackenzie delves into four categories of contemporary nonfiction she reads and loves: biology/natural sciences, essay collections, books about writing, and psychology.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 258

    Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 258

    How do you speed read—and read slowly? This week, Mackenzie explores different reading modes, whether they be ultra-fast and word-count dependent or slow and deliberate.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    Book Stacking – Episode 257

    Book Stacking – Episode 257

    How do you read a book every week? In this episode, Mackenzie details her self-developed method of "book stacking", that is, a process for intentionally reading multiple books at a time.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    Return – Episode 256

    Return – Episode 256

    Mackenzie makes her return with a discussion of her "whys" behind podcasting and literature.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    Book Systems – Episode 255

    Book Systems – Episode 255

    Mackenzie takes a personal look at her reading habits from the past few years and sets systems for the new year.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/



    etsy.com/shop/theelaineedit



    patreon.com/relevanceofliterature







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



    Our old (and yes, still functioning) blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net

    • 38 min

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