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Welcome to 1001books! The podcast where we talk about the 1001 books you are supposed to read before you die and decide if they are really worth your time.
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Episodes

Episode 65 Fugitive Pieces

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Fugitive Pieces Author: Anne Michaels Published: 1996 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Mar 14, 202322 min

Episode 64 Rameau's Nephew and D'Alembert's Dream

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Rameau's Nephew and D'Alembert's Dream Author: Denis Diderot Published: 1966 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Mar 07, 202315 min

Episode 63 Molloy, Malone, Dies, And The Unnamable

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: 3 Novels: Molloy; Malone Dies; and The Unnamable Author: Honoré de Balzac Published: 1947, 1948, 1950 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Nov 03, 202223 min

Episode 62 Steppenwolf

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Steppenwolf Author: Hermann Hesse Published: 1927 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Oct 27, 202226 min

Episode 61 The Sorrow Of Belgium

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Sorrow of Belgium Author: Hugo Claus Published: 1983 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Oct 20, 202220 min

Episode 60 The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis Author: José Saramago Published: 1984 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Oct 12, 202226 min

Episode 59 Eugenie Grandet

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Eugenie Grandet Author: Honoré de Balzac Published: 1833 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jul 26, 202232 min

Episode 58 The House With The Blind Glass Windows

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The House With The Blind Glass Windows Author: Herbjørg Wassmo Published: 1994 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jul 19, 202229 min

Episode 57 Pale Fire

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Pale Fire Author: Vladimir Nabokov Published: 1962 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Feb 01, 202230 min

Episode 56 The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner Author: James Hogg Published: 1824 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jan 23, 202222 min

Episode 55 A Christmas Carol

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: A Christmas Carol Author: Charles Dickens Published: 1843 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Dec 28, 202123 min

Episode 54 The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Author: Olaudah Equiano Published: 1789 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Dec 07, 202130 min

Episode 53 Lucky Jim

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Lucky Jim Author: Kingsley Amis Published: 1954 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Nov 27, 202131 min

Episode 52 Cigarettes

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Cigarettes Author: Harry Mathews Published: 1998 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Nov 09, 202131 min

Episode 51 The Swimming-Pool Library

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Swimming-Pool Library Author: Alan Hollinghurst Published: 1988 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Oct 25, 202128 min

Episode 50 Crome Yellow

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Crome Yellow Author: Aldous Huxley Published: 1921 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Oct 12, 202122 min

Episode 49 Everything that Rises Must Converge

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Everything That Rises Must Converge Author: Flannery O’Conner Published: 1956 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Sep 30, 202125 min

Episode 48 Bleakhouse

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Bleakhouse Author: Charles Dickens Published: 1852-1853 (Serialized) Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jul 26, 202134 min

Episode 47 The Great Gatsby

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Great Gatsby Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Published: 1925 Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jul 10, 202134 min

Episode 46 Pride And Prejudice

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Pride and Prejudice Author: Jane Austen Published: 1813 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We catch you up on our lives from the last year. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jun 26, 202135 min

Episode 45 Suite Francaise

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Please note: If you are listening during the Covid-19 pandemic, we love you all and care about you. Stay home, stay safe, support local business where you can and read to escape. This episode was recorded a few months ago, both Nicole and I are practicing social distancing at this time. On this episode: Suite Francaise Author: Irene Nemirovsky Published: 2...

Mar 24, 202034 min

Minisode 11 - Reading Goals 2020

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are USUALLY busy reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Today however, we will be looking forward to 2020 and making some goals. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Feb 19, 202019 min

Minisode 10 - A Year In Review 2019

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. Where we normally spend our time reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Today we review our reading lives from 2019! We hope you enjoy this minisode. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Jan 14, 202028 min

Episode 44 The Jungle

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Please note: This episode was recorded a few months back, we are still working to catch up after this year. Life happens, we will get caught up eventually! On this episode: The Jungle Author: Upton Sinclair Published: 1906 Spoilers Begin: 6 minutes Spoilers End: 30 minutes 30 sections ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We discuss our new Podcast room (Listen in to laug...

Jan 02, 202036 min

Episode 43 Death And Dervish

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Please note: This episode was recorded a few months back, we are still working to catch up after this year. Life happens, we will get caught up eventually! On this episode: Death and the Dervish Author: Mesa Selimovic Published: 1966 (Translation published: 1996) Spoilers Begin: 6 minutes Spoilers End: 26 minutes 30 sections ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We discus...

Dec 07, 201938 min

Episode 42 Cat's Cradle

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Cat's Cradle Author: Kurt Vonnegut Published: 1963 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We have a chance to talk about our favorite dystopian/apocalyptic novels. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear fro...

Oct 16, 201934 min

Episode 41 Portnoy's Complaint

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: Portnoy's Complaint Author: Phillip Roth Published: 1995 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We take a stab at complaining about random/meaningless things....sort of like the narrator of this novel. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcas...

Sep 25, 201926 min

Episode 40 Catcher In The Rye

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The Catcher in the Rye Author: J. D. Salinger Published: 1951 Spoilers start at 10 minutes and end at 28 minutes. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We have our first special guest, Chelsea's husband, Jeremy! We learn about his reading life and get a look into how he found Catcher in the Rye. We also go over our first 40 books and see if we still think...

Jul 30, 201940 min

Episode 39 The God Of Small Things

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. On this episode: The God of Small Things Author: Arundhati Roy Published: 1997 Spoilers start at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and end at 25 minutes. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We discuss whether we are on track with our reading goals. Listen all the way to the end for a spoilery "special" surprise! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitte...

Apr 14, 201936 min

Minisode 9 - 24 In 48

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. BUT NOT TODAY......Today you are listening to our 24 in 48 hours readathon! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

Mar 20, 201942 min
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