52. Aliens
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (2008) vs Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke (1953).
May 31, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 52
You Don’t Know Lit
Book club meets fight club. Two book recommendations every Monday from high school English teachers Ian and Joe. And Nick.
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51. Jane Eyre
In this abbreviated episode we discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë published in 1847.
May 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 51
50. Gold
Happy 50th episode, Lit Heads! Goldfinger by Ian Fleming (1959) vs The Man with the Golden Gun by Ian Fleming (1974)
May 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 50
49. Isolation: Alone vs A Gentleman in Moscow
Alone by Richard E. Byrd (1938) vs A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2016).
May 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
48. Survival Guide: Nomadland vs Blueprint for Revolution
Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder (2017) vs Blueprint for Revolution: How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World by Srdja Popovic (2015).
May 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 48
47. Cop-out: To Kill a Mockingbird
In this abbreviated episode we discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee published in 1960.
Apr 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 47
46. Shakespeare: Macbeth vs The Winter's Tale
A special thank you to the host of That Shakespeare Life Cassidy Cash for joining us on this episode. Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1606) vs The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare (1611).
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 46
45. The Worst: Twilight vs Fifty Shades of Grey
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2009) vs Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James (2011).
Apr 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 45
44. March Basketballs: The Mamba Mentality vs They Call Me Coach
A special thank you to Dr. Dribbles for joining us on this episode. The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant (2018) vs They Call Me Coach by John Wooden (1972).
Apr 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 44
43. Women's History: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks vs Becoming
No matter the winner, here are two good books to enjoy during Women's History Month or any other time during the year: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (2010) vs Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018)
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
42. True Crime: I'll Be Gone in the Dark vs In Cold Blood
A special thank you to all the gumshoes out there for joining us on this episode. I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (2018) vs In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (1965).
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 42
41. Global Pandemic: Station Eleven vs Zone One
A special thank you to Settlers of Catan for joining us on this episode. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (2014) vs Zone One by Colson Whitehead (2011).
Mar 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 41
40. Faithful Adaptations: 84, Charing Cross Road vs A Streetcar Named Desire
A special thank you to STEEEEEELLLLLLLLAAAAAAAA for joining us on this episode. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff (1970) vs A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams (1947).
Mar 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 40
39. Dr. Seuss: Dr. Seuss Goes to War vs The Lorax
A special thank you to StoryRaps host Wes Tank on Kidoodle.TV for joining us. Dr. Seuss Goes to War by Dr. Seuss/Richard Minear (1999) vs The Lorax by Dr. Seuss (1971).
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
38. Harlem Renaissance: Passing vs The Poetry of Langston Hughes
A special thank you to Burma Shave for joining us on this episode. Passing by Nella Larsen (1929) vs the poetry of Langston Hughes.
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
37. Pulitzer Prize: The Underground Railroad vs The Warmth of Other Suns
A special thank you an El Camino car for joining us on this episode. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (2016) vs The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson (2010)
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 37
36. Success Stories: The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, the African vs Born a Crime
This month we're celebrating Black History Month by featuring Black authors and books about Black history. A special thank you to the Chorizo Racing Sausage for joining us on this episode. The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, the African by Olaudah Equiano (1789) vs Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (2016)
Feb 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 36
35. Big City: Invisible Man vs Native Son
A special thank you to chutzpah for joining us on this episode. Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952) vs Native Son by Richard Wright (1940).
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 35
34. Game Changers: Neuromancer vs Dune
A special thank you to Neo for joining us on this episode. Neuromancer by William Gibson (1984) vs Dune by Frank Herbert (1965).
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 34
33. Fun Reads: Ready Player One vs Holes
A special thank you to The Mandalorian, Pus Plug and Michael Jackson for joining us on this episode. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (2011) vs Holes by Louis Sachar (1998).
Jan 18, 2021•56 min•Ep. 33
32. One Hit Wonder: The Art of War vs A Canticle for Leibowitz
A special thank you to Conan the Barbarian for joining us on this episode. The Art of War by Sun Tzu (5th century BC) vs A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. (1959)
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 32
31. Cop-Out: The Fellowship of the Ring
A special thank you to The Nerd Herd for joining on this episode! In this abbreviated episode we discuss The Lord of The Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien published in 1954.
Jan 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 31
30. Final Exam
Join us for a year-in-review episode as we revisit, in addition to Nick's failings as a student, The Right Stuff, Pimp, Heart of Darkness, The Sun Also Rises and several new book recommendations.
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
29. Spooktacular II: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
A special thank you to Mr. Chickens for joining on this episode! In this abbreviated episode we discuss A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas by Charles Dickens published in 1843.
Dec 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 29
28. In Memoriam: Alex Trebek vs Sean Connery
A special thank you to The King of Segues for joining us on this episode. The Answer Is . . .: Reflections on My Life by Alex Trebek (2020) vs Being a Scot by Murray Grigor and Sean Connery (2008).
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
27. London Shorts: The Mexican vs To Build a Fire
A special thank you to Rocky for joining us on this episode. The Mexican short story by Jack London (1911) vs To Build a Fire short story by Jack London (1902).
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
26. Netflix Adaptations: Rebecca vs Hillbilly Elegy
A special thank you to Arm & Hammer™ Premium Baking Soda for joining us on this episode. Rebecca by Dame Daphne du Maurier (1938) vs Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance (1969)
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
25. Thankful: Slapstick vs Silverlock
A special thank you to Rachel for joining us on this episode. Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut (1976) vs Silverlock by John Myers Myers (1949).
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 25
24. Unexpected Books: Shrek! vs Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
A special thank you to the entire cast of Childs & Childs for joining us on this episode. Shrek! by William Steig (1990) vs Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick (1968)
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
23. Biographies: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl vs Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman
A special thank you to Andy Griffith for joining us on this episode. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs (1861) vs Plain Speaking: An Oral Biography of Harry S. Truman by Merle Miller (1973).
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 23
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