UlyssesIn80-Reading James Joyce Masterpiece in 80 Days

How I Read Ulysses?

A mosaic of voices from the Ulysses in 80 community sharing spontaneous thoughts on how they read James Joyce’s Ulysses. New readers. First-time readers. Returning readers. No one prepared for this episode. The reflections here emerged in the moment — stream-of-consciousness responses to a simple question: How do you read Ulysses? This is not an academic “how to” episode. These are personal reflections shaped by experience, frustration, joy, confusion, passion, struggle, and discovery while reading one of literature’s greatest — and most challenging — masterpieces. Now in its fifth year, Ulysses in 80 [https://ulyssesin80.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] brings readers from around the world together to read approximately 10–12 pages a day over 80 days while sharing conversation, insight, humor, and companionship along the way. The 2026 reading begins June 1 and continues through August 19, with the new website becoming the central hub for daily readings and discussion. This episode carries the voices of readers from Tasmania to Vancouver, sharing the deeply personal reasons they chose this book — and what happened when they began reading it together. Mark Sanford Gross in Northern California and Cliona O'Farrelly in Dublin, Ireland lead the Ulysses in 80 project and host this podcast. Questions? readingulyssesin80@gmail.com [readingulyssesin80@gmail.com] Visit: u [https://ulyssesin80.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com]lyssesin80.com Ulysses in 80 A global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, moving through the book together over eighty days. 📧 Contact: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com The 2026 reading is June 1 to August 19th.

Why Read Ulysses-Voices From Around the World

The 2026 season opens with this podcast. Ulysses in 80 is a global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, now in its fifth year, moving through the book together over eighty days. This episode gathers twenty-four voices — all participants in the global group — who offered their own response to a simple question: why read Ulysses? This is the first podcast of the 2026 season. These voices were not recorded in a studio, and not rehearsed. They arrived as they are — from around the world — finding their way into one place. What emerges is a mosaic of voices, each one distinct, yet somehow in conversation. And in a time that feels difficult, and with a book that often feels the same, something else begins to happen: we begin to hear each other. The 2026 Ulysses in 80 reading begins June 1. More information: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com Ulysses in 80 Produced by Mark Sanford Gross With Cliona O'Farrely Ulysses in 80 A global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, moving through the book together over eighty days. 📧 Contact: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com The 2026 reading is June 1 to August 19th.

Ulysses in 80: 32 Voices, 12 Countries, One Soliloquy 08.28.25

Our final episode of the Ulysses in 80 Podcast (2025) weaves 32 soliloquies from readers in 12 countries. Each recorded in a place of their choosing, spontaneous and on the spot, their voices join into one collective stream of consciousness—the 2025 Soliloquy. Spanning many languages and accents, the chorus echoes Joyce’s vision: strangers passing one another on life’s journey. And at the end, one last soliloquy—an older voice, full of life—reminds us why we struggle with Ulysses, and why we read. Hosted by Clíona Ó’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross. Ulysses in 80 A global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, moving through the book together over eighty days. 📧 Contact: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com The 2026 reading is June 1 to August 19th.

Ulysses in 80 Webinar Series Episode #10: From Trieste,Featuring Ilaria Susmel 08.13.2025

Podcast Description In our final Ulysses in 80 webinar guest series of 2025, we’re joined by Ilaria Susmel from Trieste, Italy. A local and enthusiastic Joyce reader, Ilaria’s warm and engaging delivery brings both affection for Ulysses and fresh insight into how the city of Trieste itself shapes the reading of the novel in ways we may not have known. As an added gift, Silvia Margherita German joins us from Trieste with song—imagine the city lights behind her as she sings and speaks, carrying the voice of Trieste into this final stop with Joyce’s masterpiece. This episode is hosted by Clíona O’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross. With heartfelt gratitude to Ilaria and Silvia, whose passion and spirit made this closing conversation truly unforgettable. Ulysses in 80 A global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, moving through the book together over eighty days. 📧 Contact: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com The 2026 reading is June 1 to August 19th.

Ulysses In 80 Webinar #9. The Intersection of Dante and Joyce Featuring Dr. Daragh O'Connell 8.06.2025

Ulysses in 80 welcomes special guest Dr. Daragh O’Connell,  Director of the Centre for Dante Studies in Ireland.  This compelling conversation explores the deep links, intersections, and influences between Dante Alighieri and James Joyce — and their landmark works, Inferno and Ulysses. Through this shared lens, we uncover new insights into the structure, symbolism, and ambition of both literary masterpieces. This episode is hosted by Clíona O’Farrelly and Mark Sanford Gross. Ulysses in 80 A global reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses, moving through the book together over eighty days. 📧 Contact: readingulyssesin80@gmail.com The 2026 reading is June 1 to August 19th.