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.

    Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 257

    Reading Fast and Slow – Episode 257

    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/



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    patreon.com/relevanceofliterature







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



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

    • 38 min
    “The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254

    “The Force of Such Beauty” by Barbara Bourland – Episode 254

    MacKenzie reviews the third book by one of her all-time favorite living authors: "The Force of Such Beauty" by Barbara Bourland.







    Show Notes: relevanceofliterature.com/notes/



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    patreon.com/relevanceofliterature







    Music by Leo Discenza



    Our Show: relevanceofliterature.com



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

    • 35 min
    “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics

    “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury – Episode 253 | Horrifying Classics

    After Mackenzie's second F451 read, she had to review it on the show.







    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

    • 44 min

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