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#26: You Are Not Alone
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06/03/19 • 24 min
In this episode, the story of the interrupted literary career of Freido Lampe, and how his story reveals the underpinnings of the Nazi obsession with books and literature.
This episode is sponsored by:
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Relevant Links:
At the Edge of the Night by Freido Lampe, translated by Simon Beattie
The Book Thieves by Anders Rydell
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#23: The Prophet
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04/09/19 • 23 min
How Khalil Gibran's The Prophet became a quiet cultural powerhouse.
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Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliott
The Handmaid’s Tale (Graphic Novel) by Margaret Atwood, illustrated by Renee Nault
Relevant links:
Roger Allers' The Prophet adaptation
Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires by Juan Cole
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01/08/19 • 22 min
Independent bookstores are doing well. Amazon is now the most valuable company in the world. But what of Barnes & Noble and the big chain bookstore? In this episode, how Barnes & Noble became a dominant force, why its not now, and what the future of the big bookstore could be.
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The Similars by Rebecca Hanover
The One You Fight For by Roni Loren
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#17: Is Reading Endangered?
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11/01/18 • 21 min
People don't read as much as they used to. At least that's what people say. But is it true? And if they are reading less, why does it matter? Or does it matter? And the internet is bad for reading right? These questions in this episode.
This episode is sponsored by:
Park Row Books and Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners by Gretchen Anthony
Relevant links:
Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in the Digital Age by Maryanne Wolf
Part of Our Lives: A People's History of the American Public Library by Wayne Wiegand
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#16: The Patron Saint of Libraries
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10/02/18 • 24 min
The story of how Andrew Carnegie transformed the public library in America.
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Vampires Like It Hot by Lynsay Sands
A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney
Relevant Links:
Carnegie Libraries by George Bobinski
Andrew Carnegie by David Nasaw
Part of Our Lives: A People's History of the American Public Library by Wayne Wiegand
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#15: Touch of Genius
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09/02/18 • 22 min
The story of how Louis Braille brought reading to the blind.
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The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan
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#13: La Cote Basque, 1965
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06/12/18 • 20 min
In 1975, Truman Capote published a short story in Esquire magazine that led a New York socialite to commit suicide and the fallout effectively ended Capote's literary career. This is the story of the story, "La Cote Basque 1965."
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This episode is sponsored by:
Gun Love by Jennifer Clement and read by Imani Parks
Further Reading:
The Ten Restaurants that Changed America by Paul Freedman
Truman Capote by George Plimpton
Capote: A Biography by Gerald Clarke
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#8: The Dictionary War
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04/02/18 • 24 min
In this episode, the story of Merriam-Webster's Third Edition, and fight about language it caused.
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I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
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#7: Saving Shakespeare
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03/19/18 • 20 min
In this first episode of season 2 of Annotated, the story of how Shakespeare was saved for posterity by two of his friends and a cagey publisher.
This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio. Visit TryAudiobooks.com/bookriot for great listening recommendations.
For further reading, we suggested Emma Smith's The Making of the First Folio.
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07/01/19 • 20 min
Sometimes people refer to a book they really liked as "life-changing." But what if you read a book, and it really did change your life in a big way? In this episode, stories of people reading books and making a big change.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Annotated have?
Annotated currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Annotated cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Annotated?
The episode title '29: The Baby-Sitters Club' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Annotated?
The average episode length on Annotated is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Annotated released?
Episodes of Annotated are typically released every 5 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Annotated?
The first episode of Annotated was released on Jun 21, 2017.
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