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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 38 Jealousy

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: Jealousy Author: Alain Robbe-Grillet Published: 1957 Spoilers start at 4 minutes and 45 seconds and end at 23 minutes. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We nerd out about the 24in48 readathon! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gm...

Feb 20, 201931 min

Episode 37 The Leopard

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 Leopard Author: Guiseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa Published: 1958 Spoilers start at 5 minutes and 25 seconds and end at 25 minutes. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Books we had to read in high school and a slightly political discussion of the education system :) Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you...

Feb 06, 201937 min

Episode 36 Fear Of Flying

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: Fear of Flying Author: Erica Jong Published: 1973 Spoilers start at the 6 minute mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Buzzfeed would you rather book quiz Please note: This episode was recorded prior to the new year! So our new resolutions about ratings are not included yet! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001b...

Jan 22, 201943 min

Minisode 8 -Setting Reading Goals For 2019

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. The podcast where we usually review the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. But not today! Listen to us talk about our 2019 reading 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.

Jan 13, 201919 min

Minisode 7 - A Year In Review 2018

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. Where we USUALLY review the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. Today we are look back at our 2018 reading years and talking about the best and the worst from it. 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 04, 201924 min

Episode 35 The Elegance Of The Hedgehog

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 Elegance of the Hedgehog Author: Muriel Barbery Published: 2008 Spoilers start at the 5 minute 30 second mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Literary things millenials have killed. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail....

Dec 24, 201836 min

Episode 34 The Remains Of The Day

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 Remains of the Day Author: Kazuo Ishigiro Published: 1989 Spoilers start at the 5 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 from you.

Dec 14, 201833 min

Episode 33 The Mandarins

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 Mandarins Author: Simone de Beauvoir Published: 1954 Spoilers start at 5 minuts and 50 seconds and end at 29 minutes and 30 seconds. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Our review and fangirling of Come from Away! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us...

Dec 04, 201841 min

Minisode 6 - The Great American Read

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 this week! This week we talked about the Great American Read and made our winner predictions! Listen in to see if we were right. 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 24, 201833 min

Episode 32 A Pale View Of Hills

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 Pale View of Hills Author: Kazuo Ishigiro Published: 1982 Spoilers start at the 5 minute mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Our dream Libraries are described! 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 h...

Oct 18, 201836 min

Episode 31 The Last Chronicle Of Barset

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 Last Chronicle of Barset Author: Anthony Trollope Published: 1867 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Nicole makes another recommendation for the list! 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, 201827 min

Episode 30 The House Of The Seven Gables

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 of the Seven Gables Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Published: 1851 Spoilers start at the 5 minute and 40 second mark and end at the 30 minute mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: All things Halloween themed - Do we read creepy books? Bookish Halloween costumes? Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspo...

Oct 02, 201843 min

Episode 29 Mao II

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: Mao II Author: Don Delillo Published: 1991 Spoilers start at the 6 minute and 40 second mark and end at the 37 minute mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A brief chat about author Lisa See. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@g...

Sep 25, 201843 min

Episode 28 The Postman Always Rings Twice

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 Postman Always Rings Twice Author: James M. Cain Published: 1934 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Some of Chelsea's favorite literary quotes! Special Guest background noise by Pig the cat! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@g...

Sep 18, 201841 min

Minisode 5 - Back To School In Books

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. Where we normally review the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time BUT tonight it is Minisode time. This week: Listen to Chelsea talk about the books that she thinks are great for back to school! 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 10, 201818 min

Episode 27 Down Second Avenue

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: Down Second Avenue Author: Es'kia Mphahlele Published: 1959 Spoilers start at the 10 minute mark and end at the 43 minute mark. ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Some of Nicole's favorite literary quotes! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001boo...

Sep 05, 201851 min

Episode 26 Solitude

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: Solitude Author: Victor Catala (Caterina Albert i Paradis) Published: 1904 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: We plan our perfect days in Solitude. Spoilers start at: 6 minutes and 45 seconds Spoilers end at: 32 minutes 50 seconds Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments yo...

Aug 22, 201845 min

Episode 25 Look Homeward Angel

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: Look Homeward Angel Author: Thomas Wolfe Published: 1929 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: Some YA book series that we think are NOT worth your time in an edition of what we hope to make a recurring segment! #trashthisbook Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can e...

Aug 13, 201837 min

Minisode 4 - Book Recommendations

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 minisode, we recommend books to each other! Join us as we figure out what books to read next! 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.

Aug 03, 201821 min

Episode 24 The Talented Mr Ripley

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 Talented Mr Ripley Author: Patricia Highsmith Published: 1955 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A walk through our personal reading pet peeves. 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, 201845 min

Episode 23 Indigo

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: Indigo Author: Marina Warner Published: 1992 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A discussion of our Summer Reading Habits. What kinds of books do you like reading in the Summer? 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...

Jul 12, 201847 min

Episode 22 The Tin Flute

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 Tin Flute Author: Gabrielle Roy Published: 1947 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A funny 5 second look at what we say before we record and a segment on whether we consider characters or plot more important to a story. Spoilers begin at 4 minutes and 40 seconds and end at 29 minutes 45 seconds. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001b...

Jul 06, 201843 min

Episode 21 Gormenghast

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: Gormenghast Author: Mervyn Peake Published: 1950 Please note: All opinions expressed are just that, our opinions! We don't like this series but I don't expect everyone to agree with us, if you are interested in reading it look at some other reviews too. Who knows maybe you will love it? NOTE FROM CHELSEA: My retell from memory of the final...

Jun 27, 201831 min

Episode 20 Titus Groan

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: Titus Groan Author: Mervyn Peake Published: 1946 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: A review of the first 20 books. What still makes are list? What did we miss? Is this commitment all too much?!? Listen in to find out. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email ...

Jun 13, 201845 min

Minisode 3 - TBR Books

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. Normally we spend our time reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time but today it is MINISODE time! Please join us in looking at your TBR lists and reading something that has been lingering there a while! Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod Litsy @1001bookspodcast If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would l...

Jun 06, 201832 min

Episode 19 If This Is A Man

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: If This Is A Man Author: Primo Levi Published: 1947 (Translation: 1953) 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.

May 30, 201847 min

Episode 18 The River Between

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 River Between Author: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Published: 1965 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.

May 22, 201853 min

Episode 17 Waiting For The Light

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: Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light Author: Ivan Klima Published: 1993 (Translated 1996) Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 7 minutes and end at 37 minutes 45 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...

May 15, 201850 min

Episode 16 The Witness

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 Witness Author: Juan Jose Saer Published: 1990 Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 6 minutes and 30 seconds and end at 35 minutes 6 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 from you...

May 09, 201845 min

A World For Julius

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 World for Julius Author: Alfredo Bryce Echenrique Published: 1970 (Translation: 1992) Spoiler Alert: Spoilers start at 10 minutes and 30 seconds and end at 39 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...

Apr 29, 201850 min
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