Erin, Lis, and Sara sing high praises for the Christmas traditional favorite, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Which ghost had the most impact? Which adaptation do we cherish most? Why do people like fruitcake? Answers to these vital questions and more on this rebroadcast of our 2019 discussion. Happy holidays!

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A Christmas Carol - Rebroadcast

Today we are discussing an ambitious period piece trying to shed new light on a familiar subject--sadly, it is not The Crown. Instead, Erin, Lis, and Sara are discussing Michel Faber's The Crimson Petal and the White. This piece of historical fiction exposed an edgier Victorian London. We have strong opinions on this book we did not want to finish reading.

The Crimson Petal and the White

Sara, Lis, and Erin discuss the brilliant fever dream that is Crime and Punishment and laugh at Patrick Dempsey along the way. Join us as we contemplate delusions of grandeur and come up with new podcast ideas while we're at it.

Crime and Punishment

Reading Honore de Balzac's Cousin Bette was another journey into a French revenge plot. Join Sara, Erin,and Lis as they discuss the best revenge tactics and dive deep into the portrayal of spinsters in literature and real life.

Cousin Bette

Erin, Lis and Sara talk about universal female experiences and relationships through the lens of Edna O'Brien's The Country Girls - a controversial coming of age Irish classic. Join us for a lively discussion!

The Country Girls

The Reading with Rory gals are joined by a special guest to discuss the excess and intrigue of The Count of Monte Cristo's revenge, debate the virtues of abridged vs unabridged, and laugh at Jim Caviezel. Join our roundtable discussion and laugh along with us.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Laugh along with Erin, Lis, and Sara as we try to understand Ignatious J. Reilly from John Kennedy Toole's cult favorite novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We know you will want to join us on our RWR podcast trip to New Orleans after listening to this lively discussion.

A Confederacy of Dunces

Join Erin, Lis, and Sara as they enjoy the wit and unpack the bitter/sad feelings from some of Dorothy Parker's wonderful short stories. If you ever wondered what women think as they wait for someone to call them--well, wonder no more.

Complete Stories of Dorothy Parker

Join Sara, Lis, and Erin for a lively discussion of witches, girdles, and Taylor Swift as we break down what Anne Sexton means to us. Come for the snacks, stay for the jazzy poetry readings!

The Complete Poems of Anne Sexton

Erin, Lis, and Sara discover and enjoy the biting satire and wit of Dawn Powell through "A Time to be Born" --one of the novels is her complete collection. The self-aware spotlight on New York Society in 1941 also helped us discuss and reflect on our own life and times.

Complete Novels of Dawn Powell

Join us for a very special episode as we interview our moms(!) about what it was like to raise us (hint - we were all perfect) and how Dr. Spock’s seminal book, Baby and Child Care, got them through some of the tough parenting questions that every parent faces. Listen and learn about the influence Dr. Spock had on generations and history. Whether or not you have kids, this is an episode that everyone can relate to and enjoy!

The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care

Join Sara, Erin, and Lis as they brush up their Shakespeare! We dive into The Comedy of Errors and along the way, learn all about "Yes, And," Lis' love for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and the best way to freeze popsicles.

The Comedy of Errors

Sara, Lis, and Erin examine the voices and perspectives in four of Eudora Welty's short stories. Each story brought a chance to learn, laugh, or air some personal grievances.

The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty

Erin, Lis and Sara beef up their poetic prowess by analyzing some of the collected works of W.B. Yeats. Think you know what The Second Coming is all about? (Shh! Neither do we.)

The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats

In which we wax poetic on things both silly and serious. Come for the deconstruction of the hipster via J. Alfred Prufrock and stay for the Naming of Cats and diet root beer and string cheese.

Collected Poems of T.S. Eliot: 1909-1962

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