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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Novel Conversations episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Novel Conversations for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Novel Conversations episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
"The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien
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11/13/24 • 50 min
In this landmark fantasy novel, Tolkien introduces us to his richly imagined world of Middle Earth, where we meet a small creature named Bilbo Baggins, who reluctantly heeds the call of adventure to help reclaim a treasure from the dragon Smaug.
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"Tortilla Flat" by John Steinbeck
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09/19/18 • 40 min
Through "Tortilla Flat," Steinbeck portrays a small band of vagabond friends enjoying life and wine in the days after the end of World War I. Listen as Frank Lavallo hosts readers, Scott & Ildi Rich, for a summary and discussion of the novel “Tortilla Flat.” Then stay tuned for Endnotes with Ted Schwartz.
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"The Bear" by William Faulkner
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08/20/24 • 25 min
Originally published alongside other famous Falkner works in an anthology titled "Go Down Moses", The Bear is about Issac "Ike" McCaslin, who trains to hunt and kill the legendary bear Old Ben.
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"True Grit" by Charles Portis
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10/29/24 • 43 min
This classic western novel tells the story of a Mattie Ross, a young girl who, with her unlikely companions, traverses the American West to avenge the death of her father.
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"1984" by George Orwell
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12/15/20 • 44 min
1984 follows the life of Winston Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and its ominous ruler, Big Brother. Orwell effectively explores the themes of mass media control, government surveillance, how a dictator can manipulate and control history, thoughts, and lives in such a way that no one can escape it.
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"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce
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09/03/24 • 55 min
The landmark debut novel of author James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man tells the story of young Stephen Dedalus's spiritual and intellectual awakening in turn-of-the-century Ireland. Its modernist stylings and use of strict realism would come to define Joyce as an author.
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Season 7 Blooper Reel
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12/22/20 • 5 min
Another epic outtake reel featuring Host, Frank Lavallo, and Readers, Elizabeth Flood, Phil Setnik, Peter Toomey & Katie Smith as they blunder and fumble during the making of Novel Conversations Season 7. Enjoy!
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"Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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04/22/25 • 77 min
Immortalized by Alfred Hitchcock's movie adaptation, Rebecca tells the story tells the story of a nameless protagonist who falls in love with a wealthy bachelor only to be haunted by memory of his late wife.
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"Moby Dick" by Herman Melville
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10/15/24 • 53 min
Herman Melville's landmark novel follows the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab as he seeks revenge on Moby Dick, the huge white wale which had previously maimed him, leading to a perilous and philosophical journey for the crew of the whaling ship The Pequod .
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"My Antonia" by Willa Cather
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11/14/23 • 42 min
My Antonia, the third of Willa Cather's "prairie trilogy", follows the story of a young bohemian immigrant to the town of Blackhawk, Nebraska. Narrated by our protagonist Jim Burden, Cather uses vivid imagery and beautiful prose to paint a picture of immigrant life on the prairie.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Novel Conversations have?
Novel Conversations currently has 99 episodes available.
What topics does Novel Conversations cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Novel Conversations?
The episode title '"The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Novel Conversations?
The average episode length on Novel Conversations is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Novel Conversations released?
Episodes of Novel Conversations are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Novel Conversations?
The first episode of Novel Conversations was released on Aug 4, 2016.
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