In a show about unread books, some books can be read, and left unfinished. Emily discusses Gillian Flynn's Dark Places, from the same author of Gone Girl and Sharp Objects. We discuss likable characters, film adaptations, and what to do when reading gets boring.
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What do you know, a new episode! This time, Leif discusses Dune, Frank Herbert's Sci-Fi classic. His dad, Kent Nelson, comes along for the ride, providing knowledge and shame as Leif once again reads an undeserved present. We discuss the famous book, the infamous movie, and religion in science fiction. Follow us on Twitter at @TsundokuPod for extra tidbits that don't make it into the episodes! Music by Veltpunch.
Wrapping up Jesus June and July is Emily reading the entirety of the Chronicles of Narnia! And most of them are good! Leif and Emily discuss religion, mythology, racism, and of course, which of the movies are good or not.
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This week, Leif digs through a theological text that pretends to be about the Peanuts comic strip. You can hear the resignation dripping from his voice throughout the episode. You can also hear the clips in audio as technical issues are had. Bear with us, but we didn't feel like re-recording for a book like this.
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Long time listener Tim Everson joins us once again to discuss Tom Sawyer Abroad, the very real follow-up to Huckleberry Finn. Was this actually written by Mark Twain? Why haven't we heard of this literary achievement? Why must we once again be subjected to Tom Sawyer's insufferable personality?Tim seeks to answer these questions, as well as pitch us his ideas for the Cinematic Twainiverse.
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The De-Textbook is everything Cracked.com stood for in 2013. Clickbait, contrarianism, and blowing your mind. Leif and Emily bring in special guest Tim Everson to scold Leif for not reading this very thoughtful present. Does a book written by a legion of internet writers in 2013 hold up in 2019? Find out in this episode of Tsundoku Book Club!
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We're back, and Emily decides to put Clive Staples Lewis to task for his theological work in Mere Christianity. Emily walks us through the ups and downs of C.S. Lewis' friendly tone as he tries to explain what all Christians believe. Leif tries to remember details about a book he hasn't read in 10 years.
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Bask in the glory of the handsome and daring Captain Midnight, an All-American Man just looking for an All-American Girl that loves the troops as much as he does. Will he and his faithful companion, Ikky Mudd, get out of this scrape? Will Emily's rolling eyes survive the misogyny? Find out on this episode of Tsundoku Book Club!
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This week, we take Fate into our own hands! Join Emily, Leif, and special guest brother Nate as they discuss peeking out from the familiar territory of Dungeons and Dragons, and explore the world of generic story-driven role-playing system of Fate.
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Leif subjected himself to a flight of comics tasters. Over tens of minutes were spent poring over the finest vintages of new comics on the market. What will Leif decide? Who will make the pull list, and who will get sent to the bargain bin? Find out this episode of Tsundoku Book Club!
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