A Novel Podcast

Russell Young
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Our group discusses books and novels from all different genres. Focusing on one book per episode, we discuss its place in the world of literature from story to characters, symbolism and themes. We include titles from the very newest best sellers, timeless classics and some you've never heard of. Stretch your exposure to different styles, historical, to horror, comedy, science fiction and beyond. - Follow us on Twitter @anovelpodcast -

  1. 12/08/2019

    Sorry for Ghosting You - ANP 026

    I realize that it's been over a year since we published an episode. I won't go into the whole story about why, but suffice to say I'm really sorry. We'd like to produce more episodes, but at this time it won't be happening. Thanks for listening, and please reach out!

    9 min

  2. 09/01/2018

    The Myth of Multitasking, by Dave Crenshaw - ANP 025

    In today's episode, we explore the stigma of self help, and the difference between self help and personal development. We tackle this subject by reading The Myth of Multitasking, by Dave Crenshaw, and consider what it means to be multi-tasking, and whether it is a positive thing or not.

    26 min

  3. 08/01/2018

    Two Books about Astrophysics - ANP 024

    In this episode we're discussing two non fiction books in the astrophysics genre, Fabric of the Cosmos, by Brian Green, and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson. Written in 2004 and 2017 respectively, these popular science books showcase the work that has been done in the field of physics over the last 2,000 years, and are a great way to get up to speed with the science in general.

    1h 6m

  4. 07/01/2018

    Dracula, by Bram Stoker - ANP 023

    Today we’re discussing Dracula, an 1897 Gothic horror novel was the work that introduced the world to the infamous Count Dracula. Written by Irish author Bram Stoker, it tells the story of the nefarious vampire count from Transylvania as he attempts to migrate from his remote home in the Carpathian Mountains, to a more populous City of London.

    1h 5m

  5. 06/01/2018

    Preview of Upcoming Episodes - ANP 022a

    Today we regret to inform you that we won't have an episode in June, however, we'll quickly discuss our summer plans, and list out a few of our upcoming episodes. Let's Go Caps!

    2 min
  6. Ready Player One: Movie Review - ANP 022

    05/01/2018

    Ready Player One: Movie Review - ANP 022

    Today we're taking a quick look at the recent movie adaptation of Ernest Cline's Ready Player One, which was the novel we discussed in Episode 20 of A Novel podcast.

    33 min
  7. Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott - ANP 021

    04/01/2018

    Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott - ANP 021

    In today's episode we’re discussing Little Women, an 1868 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. The book tells the story of the March Family, Father and Mother Margaret and Robert, and their four daughters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. The story focuses on the lives of these four sisters, the interactions they have with each other, and as well as the lives they each live on their own, focusing on each sister in turn, and giving them all their own fleshed out story.

    1h 6m
  8. Ready Player One - ANP 020

    03/01/2018

    Ready Player One - ANP 020

    In today's episode we are discussing Ready Player One, a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American author Ernest Cline. This novel tells the story of Wade Watts, a young man in a bleak future, who lives most of his life in a virtual reality called ‘The Oasis.’ Wade, along with millions of other Oasis users are hunting an elusive treasure left by the creators of the Oasis, following clues that glorify the 1980s, and nerd culture in general.

    1h 17m
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About

Our group discusses books and novels from all different genres. Focusing on one book per episode, we discuss its place in the world of literature from story to characters, symbolism and themes. We include titles from the very newest best sellers, timeless classics and some you've never heard of. Stretch your exposure to different styles, historical, to horror, comedy, science fiction and beyond. - Follow us on Twitter @anovelpodcast -

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  • Creator
    Russell Young
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 Russell Young
  • Show Website
    A Novel Podcast