An examination of 4 Zen Wisdoms from the second half of Robert Pirsig's book.
A review of the first half of Robert Pirsig's bestseller. Including Best, Worst, Surprise.
Lean On Pete: A Search for Family
An essay on Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel, an American journey story. Named for the horse but not really about the horse, this book follows Charley as he runs from Oregon to Wyoming in search of the family he's never had. Not written explicitly for horse lovers, but an engaging tale with a hero worth cheering for.
Today, we are reviewing the phenomenal Where The Crawdads Sing. We take a look at the ending and contemplate how the ending maintains popular appeal but lacks a certain literary depth. Check out the essay on paperbackpirates.com or chime in with an email to paperbackpirates@gmail.com
A non-fiction essay about fathers and sons, death, and forgiveness, this is a reflection about the unexpected light that can come in dark times.
An essay addressing an idea at the heart of Gatsby.
Shaley Lensegrav stops by the show to discuss the modern Western hero Joe Pickett and the prolific Wyoming writer CJ Box.
Carly Speidel joins the show to discuss one of the great American novels. We discuss what the story has meant through the years and how it still holds up despite the controversy surrounding it.
Bob Speirs, American outdoor author, stops by the show to discuss All the Pretty Horses. We get into a wide-ranging discussion about epigenics (inherited memories from ancestors), why every boy gets his heart broken, and how the American West has changed. Bob's work can be found at South Dakota Hunting (link below). He is also the winner of the 2017 SDHC Veteran's Writing Prize.
