Close Reads Podcast HQ
Goldberry Studios, Heidi White, David Kern, Sean JohnsonClose Reads is a book club podcast for the incurable reader.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Q&A Episode
As we come to the end of our series on Mark Twain’s classic novel, it’s time to answer your listener questions. Hopefully we did them justice! Happy listening!
Short Story Hour: Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game”
In this episode, we explore Richard Connell's 'The Most Dangerous Game,' examining its themes, cultural impact, and the reasons behind its enduring popularity.
In this episode, we explore Richard Connell's 'The Most Dangerous Game,' examin...
The Great Winnowing of 2026 (for 2027)
Join in for annual tradition as we winnow down a long list of nominees and choose what books to discuss on the show in 2027!
Moby Dick: Chapters 44-53
In which we explore chapters 44 to 53 of Moby Dick, delving into themes of obsession, allegory, and the artistic craft of Melville.
In which we explore chapters 44 to 53 of Moby Dick, delving into themes of obsession, allegory, and the art...
The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn: To the End
We’ve come to the end of Mark Twain’s classic novel so this week we dig into the final chapters:
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The significance of Tom Sawyer’s return
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The river as a symbol
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The ending as a reflection of Huck’s moral journey
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Jim as he...
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Goldberry Studios is the team behind Close Reads, The Daily Poem, Withywindle, and Bibliography podcasts.
Teacher, Therapist, Co-host of The Close Reads Podcast, Author of The Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life.
I am the owner of Goldberry Books in Concord, NC, host of the Close Reads podcast, a literary podcast for the incurable reader, and Withywindle, a bookish show for kids. I also write Imprint, a newsletter for book lovers.
Classical teacher and administrator, Close Reads/Daily Poem co-host, Amateur
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