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  • "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Ch. 17-32

    October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

    On today's episode of The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Addison are back to continue their book series on Lilith by George MacDonald. Before diving into chapters 17-32, they talk about the great influence that George MacDonald was on…

  • "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Ch. 6-16

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

    This week Angelina and Addison are back on The Literary Life podcast to continue their discussion series on George MacDonald's Lilith. Today's episode will cover chapters 6-16. They open the conversation with some thoughts on the…

  • "Lilith" by George MacDonald, Intro and Ch. 1-5

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas are joined by Addison Hornstra as they open a new book discussion series covering George MacDonald's Lilith: A Romance. This introductory conversation on the book opens with some…

  • Finding the Education for Your Vocation with the Hornstra Sisters

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    This week on The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Thomas sit down for another chat with Addison and Ella Hornstra to bring us an update on their literary lives and educational journeys. They open the conversation with some thoughts on…

  • "Best of" Series – The Literary Life of Addison and Ella Hornstra

    September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

    On The Literary Life podcast today, we bring you a replay of a chat that Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas had with twin sisters Addison and Ella Hornstra. Together they have been given a literary home education. Angelina introduces the Hornstra…

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  • Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 41-50

    September 1, 2026 · 60 min

    On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas cover the final chapters in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. They begin by taking a look at the epilogue in light of the journey of the soul. Angelina also talks about…

  • Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 31-40

    August 25, 2026 · 57 min

    Today's episode of The Literary Life is part 4 of our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. Angelina and Thomas discuss chapters 31-40 this week, starting with some thoughts on the conventions of literature in different literary…

  • Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 21-30

    August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    On The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas continue their series on Richard Adams' Watership Down, covering chapters 21-30 in this episode. Angelina opens the discussion with some thoughts on the importance of the…

  • Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 11-20

    August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Welcome to The Literary Life Podcast and the second episode in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down.This week Angelina and Thomas will be discussing chapters 11-20. In addition to covering the main plot points and characters in…

  • Watership Down by Richard Adams, Introduction, Ch. 1-10

    August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

    Welcome back to The Literary Life Podcast and a new book discussion series! This month, Angelina and Thomas will be covering Richard Adams' Watership Down. Beginning of their commonplace quotes, they talk about the background of this book…

  • Ask Us (Almost) Anything

    July 28, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

    This week on The Literary Life Podcast, our hosts Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks return from their summer break with a fun "Ask Us (Almost) Anything" episode. The questions they answer include the following: How does Mr. Banks choose…

  • "The Vulture" by Samuel Johnson – Short Story Summer Remix

    July 21, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

    Welcome to the final episode of our summer series on short stories and essays! Today your hosts Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins are joined once again by Thomas Banks for their discussion of Samuel Johnson's essay "The Vulture." Before…

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About the show

Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the World. And check out our sister podcast The Well Read Poem with poet Thomas Banks.