"Rise, So High, in Mud You Lie": An Intro to Red Rising

The Wordsworths: Stewards of Nature, Stewards of Each Other

In our twelfth episode of the season, we take a deeper dive into the writings of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Through poetry, journals, and reflections, we explore themes of stewardship, of nature, of community, and of one another. Join us as we discuss how the Wordsworths invite us to see the natural world with renewed attention and care, and how their writings continue to speak to questions of responsibility and memory. We also feature Caspar David Friedrich's Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, whose vision of humanity's encounter with the sublime beautifully complements the landscapes and reflections found in the Wordsworths’ work. Links to the readings discussed in this episode: William Wordsworth, Resolution and Independence ("The Leech-Gatherer" 1807 version) – https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence [https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence] OPTIONAL: William Wordsworth, Michael: A Pastoral Poem – https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael:_A_Pastoral_Poem [https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael:_A_Pastoral_Poem] Dorothy Wordsworth, Thoughts on My Sick-bed – https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/ [https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/] Dorothy Wordsworth, Grasmere—A Fragment – https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment/ [https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment/] OPTIONAL: Dorothy Wordsworth, An Excursion Up Scawfell Pike – https://romantic-circles.org/editions/wordsworth_dorothy/scawfell [https://romantic-circles.org/editions/wordsworth_dorothy/scawfell] Featured artwork: Caspar David Friedrich, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (c. 1818) Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom [http://linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom] Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

The Underappreciated Sister Who Changed Poetry: Intro to William and Dorothy Wordsworth

In our eleventh episode of the season, we enter into a new genre through the lens of William and Dorothy Wordsworth.  Enjoy the world of poetry with us as we learn about the brilliance of both William and his sister, Dorothy.  Links to the poems we will discuss in the next episode:  William Wordsworth, Resolution and Independence ("The Leech-Gatherer" 1807 version) - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence) OPTIONAL: William Wordsworth, Michael: A Pastoral Poem- https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael,_a_Pastoral_Poem (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael,_a_Pastoral_Poem)  Dorothy Wordsworth, Thoughts on My Sick-bed- https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/item/dorothy-wordsworth-thoughts-on-my-sick-bed-1832/ (https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/item/dorothy-wordsworth-thoughts-on-my-sick-bed-1832/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Dorothy Wordsworth, Grasmere—A Fragment https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment (https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment?utm_source=chatgpt.com) OPTIONAL: Dorothy Wordsworth,  An Excursion Up Scawfell Pike https://romantic-circles.org/editions.2022.DW.SP-reading.html (https://romantic-circles.org/editions.2022.DW.SP-reading.html) Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

The Reaper of Mars: A Red Rising Deep Dive

Content warning: this episode includes discussion of rape, murder, and the dehumanization of marginalized groups within the novel. In our tenth episode of the season, we return to Pierce Brown’s Red Rising for a spoiler-filled deep dive. One of us loved it, one of us was a little less convinced, and we discuss everything from the Institute and the worldbuilding to the characters, pacing, and moments that either hooked us or lost us along the way. What are some of your favorite Red Rising quotes or moments? Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

"Rise, So High, in Mud You Lie": An Intro to Red Rising

In our ninth episode of the season, we explore Pierce Brown as an author and the different works that influenced his epic series, Red Rising.  References:  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brown [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brown&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517785887&usg=AOvVaw2ZwN8NyCIkT0vmFi5G6WdL] - https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/993.Pierce_Brown [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/993.Pierce_Brown&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517781844&usg=AOvVaw2hHM3wpxKacbNKCjoXcUfZ] - https://www.piercebrown.com/aboutpierce [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.piercebrown.com/aboutpierce&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517785753&usg=AOvVaw38SEQCf2ybZUfyVDurV_C3] If you would like to read the "Book of Lorn":  - https://www.patreon.com/shit_escalates [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/shit_escalates&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517786032&usg=AOvVaw2sgq1MrKOuvgSQG7KiIaX8] Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

Why Wuthering Heights Still Haunts Us

In our eighth episode of the season, we explore Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, sharing our reactions, interpretations, and some of our favorite passages from her powerful writing.  What are some of your favorite Wuthering Heights quotes? Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).