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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.

SOAR(Spread of Active Reading‪)‬ Yajat Gupta

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 18 Ratings

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.

    The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

    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

    • 2 min
    The Metamorphosis

    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

    • 2 min
    The Kite Runner

    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

    • 3 min
    All The King's Men

    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

    • 2 min
    A&P

    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

    • 2 min
    Sonny's Blues

    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

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

Driven Dishi ,

Tremendous work

Yajat you truly are a rock star. Your voice is so mesmerizing that one just doesn’t want to stop listening to you. This is a great initiative .. a summary of book is precisely what a book lover is always looking out for and you’ve hit that spot and that too at such a tender age. Wishing you tons of success in this wonderful venture of yours!

noor-e-jiya ,

Amazing initiative!

Hey! I love the initiative and I am currently reading The King of Mulberry Street. Thanks to you! I want to read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I have heard a lot about it. Could it review it, if possible?
**Update
Thank you for The Last Lecture’s summary. I loved the book! I look forward to more podcasts from you.

agopaluni ,

Start listening!

This is great. It’s a place where you can learn about all sorts of great books. The speaker is super descriptive and really promotes the great books. I know that I have to start reading some of these books. Love what your doing!

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