In Season 5 Episode 10 we discuss ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie. First published in 1939 under a different and highly controversial title, it is the world's best-selling mystery. Join us as we round off our season of classics with our special guest, Madina, as we talk about red herrings, rhymes and recent TV adaptations.

In Season 5 Episode 9 we discuss The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting. First published in 1920, the book follows a world-famous animal doctor and his voyage to Africa to save the monkeys from a mysterious disease. Tune in this week to hear our thoughts on animal names, the history of vaccines and the importance of full disclosure when books are revised for modern audiences.

In Season 5 Episode 8 we discuss The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. First published in 1911, it tells the story of orphaned girl Mary who comes to live in an English country house and discovers a magical garden. Celebrate our podcast 2 year anniversary with us and hear our thoughts on friendship, character development and the restorative properties of the Yorkshire Moors.

In Season 5 Episode 7 we discuss The Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne. First published in 1864, it is a sci-fi adventure novel about a geology professor and his nephew, who set off across Iceland to find a route to the Earth's core. Join us for our discussion of this classic and hear our thoughts on the difference between a mile and a Danish mile, the loyalty of Hans and the feasibility of surviving a volcanic eruption.

In Season 5 Episode 6 we discuss ‘To the Lighthouse’ by Virginia Woolf. First published in 1927, it follows the lives of the Ramsay family beginning with their trip to the Isle of Skye. Join us as we continue our season of classics and hear our thoughts on strained familial relationships, the stream-of-consciousness style of writing and the significance of the letter Q.

In Season 5 Episode 5 we discuss Emma by Jane Austen. First published in 1815, it is the last novel to be released during the author’s lifetime. Join us for our discussion of this ‘comedy of manners’ and hear our thoughts on unlikeable characters, riddles and relationships in Georgian-Regency England.

In Season 5 Episode 4 we talk about The Call of the Wild by Jack London. First published in 1903 in a serialized format, it tells the story of Buck, a dog stolen from his home in California and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska during the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush. Join us as we discuss this moving story of survival and Buck’s return to primitivism, and hear our thoughts on how this book explores human nature, its depiction of violence and whether or not it has stood the test of time.

In Season 5 Episode 3 we discuss The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Published in 1890, it was a scandalous book that gained further notoriety when it was used against the author himself as evidence in court. Join us as we unpack this gothic novel and hear our thoughts on abridged editions of books, amorality and how this story of decadence and leading a double life is still relevant today.

In Season 5 Episode 2, we continue our season of classics with Dodie Smith’s coming of age story ‘I Capture the Castle.’ Published in 1948, it is the most recently released book we will be covering this season. Join us to hear our thoughts on young love, marrying for money, writer’s block and romantic depictions of the British countryside.

In Season 5 Episode 1 we kick off our season of classics with Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s stories ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ Join us to hear our thoughts on mad hatters, hookah-smoking caterpillars, beheadings and whether literary nonsense is anything more than just literally nonsense.