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Jennifer Boulanger(jenniferboulanger.info)(Aired Thu 5/22/25) On this episode of WUTC's "Open Book," Richard Winham speaks with Jennifer Boulanger, the author of "A Song for Olaf: A Memoir of Sibling Love at the Dawn of the HIV-AIDS Pandemic," published by Mnemosyne Books.(Mnemosyne Books)

For over 500 years, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli has been one of the most influential—and controversial—works ever written on leadership, politics, and human nature. This Complete Edition brings Machiavelli’s insights to today’s listener with a faithful line-by-line modernization that keeps the original tone, structure, and message fully intact. Designed to be both accessible and authentic, this edition allows modern listeners to engage directly with Machiavelli’s ideas—without the barriers of outdated language or dense phrasing.

Scholar of the macabre Dorothy Scarborough provides us with the first comprehensive overview of supernatural fiction in literary history, a book originally written as her dissertation for her Ph.D. at Columbia University, and later so universally praised that it was published widely in print.

In The Truth and Beauty, Andrew Klavan explored how the work of great poets helps illuminate the truth of the gospels. Now, the award-winning screenwriter and crime novelist turns his attention to the dark side of human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it. The Kingdom of Cain looks at three murders in history—including the first murder, Cain's killing of his brother, Abel—and at the art created from imaginative engagement with those horrific events by artists ranging from Fyodor Dostoevsky to Alfred Hitchcock.

Hey Friends! Join us this week as we talk about Kiss of the Basilisk (Split or Swallow) by Lindsay Straube. If you haven't already, make sure you check out any trigger warnings! Follow and interact with us on Instagram @sugar.spice.smut, Facebook at Smut, Spice, and Everything NiceTheme music by @xramoxz of @rarehearted

“I am a bit of an archaeologist myself” [3GAR] We find ourselves digging into a reference in "The Devil's Foot" in this episode, with the help of a pair of Sherlockian scholars. Poul and Karen Anderson explore the truth behind Sherlock Holmes's claim to be researching the origins of the ancient Cornish language. Where might the language have originated from? It's just a Trifle. We also continue conversing about one of our sidebars in this episode in a separate bonus clip just for our supporters (Patreon | Substack). Don't forget to listen to "Trifling Trifles" — short-form ...

Science fiction and fantasy comprise some of the great works of the human imagination—and some of the most abhorrent. This is your Politically Incorrect Guide® to a literary tradition that is a key to understanding the modern world.

Acclaimed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín first read James Baldwin just after turning eighteen. He had completed his first year at an Irish university and was struggling to free himself from a religious upbringing. Inspired by the novel Go Tell It on the Mountain, Tóibín found a writer who would be a lifelong companion and exemplar.

The roots of today's environmental catastrophe run deep into humanity's past. Through this unprecedented reading of Homer's Iliad, the award-winning classicist Edith Hall examines how this foundational text both documents the environmental practices of the ancient Greeks and betrays an awareness of the dangers posed by the destruction of the natural landscape. Underlying Homer's account of brutal military operations, alliances, and cataclysmic struggle is a palpable understanding that the direction in which humanity was headed could create a world that was uninhabitable.

In this week's episode, Tara is still sick, so AJ is joined by listener Heidi to talk about all of the teachers in the “In Death” series.

Judith Jones, long-time editor for Alfred A. Knopf, persuaded the publisher to take a chance on a French cookbook that no one knew they wanted. That book and TV made Julia Child a surprising star. Learn about three themes that helped make Mastering the Art of French Cooking a publishing success: counter positioning, fascination with the Kennedys, and the rise of TV.For more on Judith Jones and her work with Julia Child, read The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America by Sara B. Franklin

Join Dewey & Bill as they explore middle-grade and adult fantasy storytelling, share their co-authoring adventures, & reveal the process behind their indie-published stories. There will be engaging discussions about the writing journey, Dewey’s illustration demonstrators, insightful interviews with fellow authors & honorary curmudgeons, & hilarious takes on bad SFF movies.

Peter Gunn is a U.S. Air Force vet, avid bodybuilder, coffee connoisseur and poet who strives to bring epic poetry back from the past. Peter reinvents this narrative style in his masterpiece The Amazons. In the 175th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Zara Ellen Morrell, author of young adult fiction, women's fiction and short non-fiction for authors chats to Peter about: epic poetry, definedwhat modern readers can gain from reconnecting with this ancient formcreative challenges working in such a historic stylediscoveries of epic storytelling that excited him the most during the ...

You Need Friends God’s Cure for Loneliness Jake Thurston part 1The episode delves into the pressing issue of loneliness, a topic that resonates deeply in today’s hyper-connected yet isolating world. Pastor Bob Thibodeau engages in a profound conversation with Jake Thurston, the author of "You Need Friends," as they explore the alarming loneliness epidemic that affects many, despite the paradox of our digital age. Thurston elucidates the ancient Christian practice of spiritual friendship, advocating for a deeper connection that transcends superficial interactions and fosters genuine ...

You Need Friends God’s Cure for Loneliness Jake Thurston part 2Pastor Bob Thibodeau engages in a profound conversation with Jake Thurston in this episode, focusing on the pivotal role that friendships play in combating loneliness and fostering a sense of community. The discussion delves into the alarming effects of loneliness, revealing its physical, psychological, and spiritual ramifications, underscoring how intertwined one's relational health is with overall well-being. Thurston emphasizes that true depth in friendships requires vulnerability and the willingness to share personal ...

Today's Reading:I Kings 3:1 - 4:34Psalm 68: 15-20Proverbs 17: 10-12John 10: 1-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Reading:I Kings 1:1 -2:46Psalm 68: 11-14Proverbs 17: 7-9John 9: 24-41 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Reading:I Samuel 28: 1-25Psalm 61: 1-4Proverbs 16: 6John 3: 1-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Reading:I Samuel 26:1 - 27:12Psalm 60: 6-12Proverbs 16: 4-5John 2: 1-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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