SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)

Yajat Gupta
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SOAR is an initiative that aims to encourage reading especially among the youth. This could open up a whole new world full of imagination and adventure for everyone! The idea is to offer recordings which act as trailers to books, similar to trailers for movies.

  1. The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

    02/13/2023

    The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock Written by T. S. Eliot Description: Story of an old man's regrets and existential crisis as he reflects on his life in both the past and present.  Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialibus (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopaluni, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  2. The Metamorphosis

    02/08/2023

    The Metamorphosis

    Thank you for your patience! SOAR has been on hiatus for the last few months due to an accident and other unforeseen circumstances, but you can expect to see episodes released more regularly now. Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: The Metamorphosis Written by Franz Kafka Description: Story of a traveling salesman's life and his family's reactions after he transforms into a monstrous six-feet-tall dung beetle.  Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  3. The Kite Runner

    11/28/2022

    The Kite Runner

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: The Kite Runner Written by Khaled Hosseini Description: Story of a friendship tainted by societal hegemony and the war-torn region of Afghanistan in which the protagonist resides.  Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    4 min
  4. All The King's Men

    10/30/2022

    All The King's Men

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: All The King's Men Written by Robert Penn Warren Description: Political drama about a governor who wants what is best for his people but uses dirty methods to achieve it.  Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  5. A&P

    10/17/2022

    A&P

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: A&P Written by John Updike Description: Story of a teenage cashier being captivated by girls from the beach and then making a move no one in the grocery store ever thought he would. Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  6. Sonny's Blues

    10/02/2022

    Sonny's Blues

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: Sonny's Blues Written by James Baldwin Description: Story of the relationship between a man and his brother as they are surrounded by a cycle of poverty.  Recommended for ages 12+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  7. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    09/25/2022

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Written by Roald Dahl Description: Story of a brave escape from terrible times and courage to make a change. Recommended for ages 8+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
  8. Frederick Douglass

    09/18/2022

    Frederick Douglass

    Welcome to the new season where the book trailers cover more heavy and meaningful reads that offer "food for thought." Book: Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass Written by Frederick Douglass Description: Story of a brave escape from terrible times and courage to make a change.  Recommended for ages 13+ (And Parent Discretion) Music: Fluvialbius (composed by Yajat Gupta and Atharv Gopulani, and performed by Yajat Gupta on the piano.) SOAR Logo by Ritu Jindal To leave feedback /requests please connect with SOAR at Facebook or Youtube https://www.facebook.com/Soar-Initiative-102175058097745/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBARPFjwtCkn91RQ3dJN3CQ/videos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soar-spread-of-active-reading/id1503413788?uo=4 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85NDEzMTQucnNz https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43a5965e-e2f1-441b-a0ab-51d550c07187/SOARSpread-of-Active-Reading https://www.pandora.com/podcast/description/soarspread-of-active-reading/PC:35986 https://open.spotify.com/show/0DkaHpXOKOlPUjfaWBeY

    3 min
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SOAR is an initiative that aims to encourage reading especially among the youth. This could open up a whole new world full of imagination and adventure for everyone! The idea is to offer recordings which act as trailers to books, similar to trailers for movies.

Information

  • Creator
    Yajat Gupta
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    187
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)
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    SOAR(Spread of Active Reading)