The story of a storyteller who can't think of a story to tell, and how a stranger solves that problem by getting him fired and taking him on wacky adventures with too many beheadings.

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Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin.

Ever wonder why 97% of aspiring authors never finish their books? The answer might surprise you. If you've been dreaming about writing a novel but find yourself starting and stopping, getting stuck in the middle, or just staring at a blank page wondering where to even begin, you're not alone. Here's what I've noticed after working with hundreds of writers: the ones who actually finish their novels aren't more talented or creative than you. They've just learned to navigate around five specific...

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.

Welcome to Book Decoded, where we break down the key ideas from must-read nonfiction books. Whether you're a lifelong learner, a busy professional, or just love exploring big ideas, this podcast delivers actionable insights and fresh perspectives in a digestible format. Perfect for curious minds wanting to explore the essence of great books without the fluff! #NonfictionBooks #BookSummaries #LifelongLearning #BookRecommendations #BigIdeas #PodcastForLearners #SelfImprovement #CuriousMinds #PersonalDevelopment #BigIdeas #MustReadBooks #LearningMadeEasy #BookClub #KnowledgeForGrowth

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

Download 3 full audiobooks of your choice free at https://hotaudiobook.com/free Just pick any 3 audiobooks free from 500,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobooks, free, stream or download your audiobooks instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@hotaudiobook.com.

Download 3 full audiobooks of your choice free at https://hotaudiobook.com/free Just pick any 3 audiobooks free from 500,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobooks, free, stream or download your audiobooks instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@hotaudiobook.com.

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.

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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.

Two sisters, Nicole and Lexi, dive deep into your favorite fantasy books – talking about lore, characters, insights, and theories of beloved stories.Currently covering Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole(SPOILERS for the entire Kindred's Curse Saga series)Every episode, these two sisters cover several chapters of Spark of the Everflame, first Consulting with our Royal Advisors(chapter summaries) before we Reach for Our Forging Magic with key insights, foreshadowing and theories, then we step into the Sophos Librarys for an in-depth exploration of a lore topic in this fantasy world.New episodes drop every Monday!

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Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese treatise on military strategy and tactics. It emphasizes the importance of preparation, adaptability, and understanding both oneself and the enemy to achieve victory. Key principles include strategic planning, deception, resource management, and exploiting the enemy’s weaknesses. Sun Tzu advocates for winning without conflict whenever possible and stresses the value of leadership, discipline, and intelligence. While rooted in warfare, its teachings have been widely applied to business, politics, and personal development as a guide to achieving success through strategy. (Summary by Dream AudioBooks)

We believe that George R. R. Martin has put a lot of effort and thought into creating a deeper dimension of archetype and symbol in his writing. He’s created connections between past and future, between sky and ground. He’s built on classic figures from world mythology and twisted them around in new and incredible ways to fashion his own archetypal characters whose divine roles are played out by the characters in the story. He’s done all of this not only to be artistic and clever, but because he’s actually participating in a grand tradition of esoteric, symbolic art. Keeping this tradition alive is of critical importance and tremendous value to society, and that is why I believe this facet of A Song of Ice and Fire is so worthy of study. This podcast is intended to be our vehicle to explore these inner workings, and it is fueled by enthusiasm, yours and mine.

Hosted by worldwide bestselling authors Victoria Aveyard (RED QUEEN series, REALM BREAKER series) & Soman Chainani (THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL series), PLOT TWIST takes you behind the scenes of the biggest swings in our careers. Victoria’s TEMPEST, her very first novel for adults, an epic pirate fantasy… and Soman’s YOUNG WORLD, a red-hot young adult political thriller. Each week, we pull back the curtain of our creative process and give you our hot takes on thorny issues in publishing and entertainment, answer your mailbag questions, plus pitch plot twists we want to see in real life. New episodes every Thursday.

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