1001bookspodcast

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 14 Age Of Innocence

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: Age of Innocence Author: Edith Wharton Published: 1920 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 5 minutes and 5 seconds and end at 36 minutes. We also have a tiny kitten snafu in this episode, one that resulted in some lost footage! So kitten: 1 , humans: 0! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you ...

Apr 02, 2018•38 min

Minisode 2 - 1001 Children's Books

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. In this minisode, we chat about 5 books from the 1001 Children's Books to Read Before you Grow up list! It was such a treat! Spoiler Alert: No spoilers unless you a concerned with knowing the plots of Cat in the Hat or Eloise. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can em...

Mar 26, 2018•26 min

Episode 13 The Sea

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 Sea Author: John Banville Published: 2006 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, 2018•51 min

Episode 12 Crime And Punishment

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: Crime and Punishment Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky Published: 1866 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 6 minutes and 35 seconds and end at 40 minutes. 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 ...

Mar 11, 2018•49 min

Episode 11 Alias Grace

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: Alias Grace Author: Margaret Atwood Published: 1996 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 6 minutes and 40 seconds and end at 40 minutes. 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 05, 2018•52 min

Episode 10 Around The World in 80 Days

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: Around the World in 80 Days Author: Jules Verne Published: 1873 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 5 minutes and 40 seconds and end at 30 minutes. 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 ...

Feb 24, 2018•44 min

Episode 9 Hadrian The 7th

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: Hadrian the Seventh Author: Frederick Baron Corvo Published: 1904 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 6 minutes and 25 seconds and end at 31 minutes and 14 seconds. 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 l...

Feb 17, 2018•50 min

Episode 8 To Each His Own

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: To Each His Own Author: Leonardo Sciascia Published: 1966 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 4 minutes and 53 seconds and end at 4o minutes. 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 09, 2018•46 min

Episode 7 The Life And Times Of Michael K

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 Life and Times of Michael K Author: J.M. Coetzee Published: 1983 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 9 minutes and 39 seconds and end at 34 minutes and 24 seconds. 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 woul...

Feb 02, 2018•45 min

Life Is A Caravanserai (Episode 6)

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: Life is a Caravanserai - Has Two Doors - I Came in One - I Went Out the Other Author: Emine Sevgi Ozdamar Published: 1992 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 4 minutes and 39 seconds and end at 31 minutes and 43 seconds. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments yo...

Jan 19, 2018•42 min

Reasons To Live (Episode 5)

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: Reasons to Live Author: Amy Hempel Published: 1985 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 8 minutes and 12 seconds and end at 34 minutes and 42 seconds. 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...

Jan 12, 2018•50 min

Pierre and Jean (Episode 4)

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: Pierre and Jean Author: Guy de Maupassant Published: 1888 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 5 minutes and 40 seconds and end at the 28 minute mark. 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...

Jan 04, 2018•41 min

Minisode 1 -The Best Of 2017

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. Welcome to our first "minisode", we talk about our favorite (and least favorite) books of the 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.

Dec 28, 2017•26 min

For Whom The Bell Tolls (Episode 3)

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: For Whom the Bell Tolls Author: Ernest Hemingway Published: 1940 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 21, 2017•47 min

Pavel's Letters (Episode 2)

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: Pavel's Letters Author: Monika Maron Published: 1999 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 14, 2017•40 min

The Midnight Examiner (Episode 1)

Welcome to 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: Midnight Examiner Author: William Kotzwinkle Published: 1989 Also, hear us talk about who we are as readers! We hope you enjoy! 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 30, 2017•28 min

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