So Many Books, So Little Time - Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 17
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, amidst the downpour of rain, Dave & Roo try and follow John and Mustafa Mond talking their values past each other. Content warning: ...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 16
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode Mustapha Mond explains more about the world to Bernard, Helmholtz, and John prompting good discussion between Dave & Roo Content warni...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 15
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave & Roo thought that John couldn't get any worse. They were wrong! Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction, delib...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 14
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode John visits Linda in the death centre and Roo is mortified. That's a pun. Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction, de...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 13
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenina finally acts on her feelings for John, and things do not go well. Roo is not surprised. Content warning: Brave New World is a...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 12
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter Bernard gets some comeuppance, and John and Helmholtz connect over the Bard. Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction,...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 11
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave & Roo react alongside John as he is shown around London, and is horrified about how everything works Content warning: Brave New...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapters 9 & 10
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo get through 2 chapters! Wow! Bernard puts a plan into motion, and enacts his revenge back in London Content warning: Bra...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 8
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo find out John's tragic backstory Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction, deliberately jarring regarding...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 7
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bernard and Lenina enter the reservation and watch a ceremony. They also meet a couple new characters. Roo starts to speculate how thi...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 6
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenina talks about how odd Bernard is just before they go to New Mexico. Roo speculates how well this trip is going to go. Content w...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 5
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lenina and Harry talk about what they are, and Bernard attends his community sing. Dave and Roo have a lot to discuss. Content warni...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Chapter 4
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn a little more about Bernard, and his friend Helmholtz. Characters! Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction,...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Chapter 3
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo are repulsed by learning more about how the world of the story works, and we may have met two of the main characters Con...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Chapter 2
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave & Roo learn about the social conditioning of the different classes Content warning: Brave New World is a dystopian fiction, deli...
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Chapter 1
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dave and Roo as they start a journey into another pillar of dystopian fiction. We get a bit of world setup, and Roo's response to the "science". ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 38 (finale)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this final chapter of Anne of Green Gables Dave and Roo find out what the future holds for Anne. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 36 & 37
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Anne comes home to Green Gables after Queen's and Dave and Roo talk about grief Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 34 & 35
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Anne goes to Queens, and Dave finally sees where Roo's disdain for Josie Pye comes from Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was wri...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 33
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne travels to the fancy hotel in order to perform, and Dave asks Roo what she really thinks about Josie Pye Content warning: Anne ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 31 & 32
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave & Roo experience Anne anticipating her Queen's entrance exams, and then we find out the result! Content warning: Anne of Green G...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 30
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne starts an extra study program for the Queens college, and she would have found out about it sooner if she hadn't kept interrupti...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 29
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anne and Diana travel to visit Ms. Barry in the city, and Anne has a revelation! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 27&28
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne gets into two separate disasters. There's also a possible reconcilliation with Gilbert Blythe Source of Music used with...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 26
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Dave and Roo discuss the story that Anne tells Diana before creating the story club. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 25
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo react to Matthew insisting on puffed sleeves. This chapter is a rare view inside the heads of some of the other character...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 22, 23, 24
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo explore 3 chapters! Anne is dared to do something silly and dangerous. She's invited to tea, and there's a new teacher. Intrigue! Con...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 21
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave and Roo enjoy Anne excitedly baking a cake to impress the new minister's wife. Nothing goes wrong. Nothing at all. Also, Dave ta...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 20
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anne's imagination runs away with her, and Dave and Roo talk about books aimed at younger audiences. Content warning: Anne of Green ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 19
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter Anne gets to go to a concert and then gets into trouble once again Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and appl...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 17 & 18
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dave and Roo follow Anne as she dives into her studies, and then a crisis occurs. Oh no! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapter 16
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo witness a tea party that ends with less than fortunate consequences. Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written i...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 15
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Anne goes to school. Dave and Roo expect problems, but things play out in a different way to what was expected. Content warning: Ann...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 13 & 14
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A crisis for Anne and Marilla, as an heirloom goes missing, causing doubt to descend on Green Gables! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was writt...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 11 & 12
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These chapters Dave and Roo glean Anne's impressions of Sunday school Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologie...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 9 & 10
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Dave and Roo eagerly await the meeting of Mrs. Rachel Lynde and Anne, and then live through the aftermath. Content warning: Anne of Gre...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 7 & 8
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dave and Roo laugh at Marilla attempts at imparting some spiritual teachings to Anne, and we find out if Anne will stay. Content warning: ...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 5 & 6
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Dave and Roo discover Anne's history! Dun dun dun! Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies id...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - Chapters 3 & 4
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dave and Roo see what happens when Marilla meets Anne, and how Anne reacts to not actually being wanted. Content warning: Anne of Green Gab...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 2
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this chapter, Dave, Roo, and Matthew Cuthbert meet Anne Content warning: Anne of Green Gables was written in 1909 and applies ideologies and langu...
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery- Chapter 1
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 1 of a new book, Dave and Roo travel to L.M. Montgomery's depiction of a small Canadian community in 1905. We all meet Mrs Rachel Lynde. C...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 24 (finale)
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final chapter of 1984. Dave and Roo find out what happens to Winston, and reflect on the book they have read. Content warning: 1984 was w...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapters 22 & 23
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dave and Roo witness Winston forcing himself to doublethink, and they finally find out what is in room 101. Content warning: 1984 was writt...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 21
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This chapter Dave and Roo finally find out the reason behind the party and what Winston has become. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 194...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 20 - Part 2
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo complete chapter 20 and discuss O'brian and his refusal to answer questions. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and app...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 20 - Part 1
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 20 of 1984, Dave and Roo read about Winston's re-education have some reactions to it. It is a particularly distressing chapter and split into ...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 19
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo find out what the ministry of love is like. It's not pretty. Content warning: 1984 was written in the late 1940s and applies ideologies ...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 18
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is THE chapter. Big Brother is no longer watching Winston and Julia. It all goes down, and Dave and Roo discuss many implications. Content warni...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 4
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo finish off chapter 17. We get a tease on why the party is doing this, but no answer. Winston thinks something he thinks is very profound....
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 3
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo continue their read of Chapter 17 in which Thoughtcrime and Doublethink starts to be explained. Multi-part episodes are released in 24 h...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 2
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo continue their read of chapter 17, where they learn about the mechanics of perpetual war. Multi-part episodes are released in 24 hour in...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 17 - Part 1
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This MONSTER of a chapter is split over four episodes this week. Winston finally starts reading 'THE BOOK', and Dave and Roo discuss what went down du...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 16
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Could it be true? Is there hope for resistance in the grim world Orwell has depicted in '1984'? Chapter 16 has Winston and Julia going to meet O'Brian...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 14 & 15
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Roo waffle on a bit for the first 30 minutes of the podcast, and yet cover the short chapters 14 and 15 of 1984. Winston meets O'Brian in the...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 13
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Roo try and piece together the generations of 1984 and how they might react differently to the party. Winston and Julia may b...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 12
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ever-watchful gaze of Big Brother does not deter Dave & Roo from reading and discussing the twelfth chapter of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 11 - Part 2
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We finish off Chapter 11. We were right on so much we were discussing in earlier chapters, and it is not a good feeling, because 1984. A new chapter n...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 11 - Part 1
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Another multi-part episode. The unsettling world of Big Brother continues to provide Dave and Roo plenty of stimulus for conversations, rambles, and t...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 10
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 10 of 1984, Winston and Julia sneak out to a secluded spot in the countryside, away from all the hidden microphones, and Roo discusses the sta...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 9
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast Winston falls in love! We're not kidding. Also, Roo doesn't trust the shopkeeper from the last chapter. Content warning: 198...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 8
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Winston in the world of Ingsoc and Oceania continues with Dave reading chapter 8 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". In this cha...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 7
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In chapter 7, Dave and Roo finally find out about the proof Winston has that the past actually existed, and they break their "let's try not to talk ab...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 6
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 Dave and Roo take a little too long at the top of the show discussing Australia, followed by Winston talking about his wife, and the nigh...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 5
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6, Dave reads Chapter 5 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", whilst Dave and Roo explore the concepts of 'Newspeak', 'Duckspeak', a...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 4 - part 2
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing from Chapter 4 part 1, episode of the season, Dave & Roo explore George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Content warning: 1984 was writt...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 4 - part 1
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first multi-part episode of the season, Dave reads Chapter 4 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave and Roo learn about Winston's job, ...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 3
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, Dave reads Chapter 3 of George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984", Dave and Roo learn about doublethink! Content warning: 1984 was writt...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 2
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, Dave and Roo continue their foray into George Orwell's dystopian fiction "1984". Dave reads the chapter two, and engages in discussions ...
1984 by George Orwell - Chapter 1
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1, Dave and Roo introduce the premise of the podcast, love of books and reading, and the hope to widely encourage reading & discussion abou...