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Stories That Change Us
A lively discussion between four friends and authors as they breakdown the most popular fiction from the last century. Join us as we identify the key aspects of storytelling, character development, and social analysis that have caused these stories to resonate through the decades and, in doing so, help novice and seasoned writers craft bestselling fiction of their own.
Episodes
11 episodes
Episode 11: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Few YA novels manage to weave modern issues so flawlessly into a story that equally engages children and adults, but The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins stands out for that very reason. Collins masterful use of subtle subtext, world building th...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:09
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Episode 10: The Godfather by Mario Puzo
Provocative, gory, and oddly breathtaking are just a few ways to describe Mario Puzo's critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather. Intimate in his portrayal of family love, horrifying in the graphic description of violence and urban warfar...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:51
Episode 9: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
As inconspicuous as novel can be, when one thinks of classic literature that unequivocally nails the power of sympathetic villains, landscape as emotional foreshadowing, and reflective monologues that are insightful and entertaining, Jane Eyre ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:51
Episode 8: A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L'Engle
26 rejections, a frequent spot on the banned books list, and shining the light on the dangers of blind conformity are just a few of the surprises awaiting readers of Madeline L'Engle's, A Wrinkle In Time.Moderated By: Lau...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:35
Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
Dark, thrilling, and prescriptively moral are not words often used to describe the work of Louisa May Alcott, but the 19th century novelist was hiding more up her sleeve than simply a pen and a copy of Little Women. A Long Fatal Love Chase is o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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45:16
Episode 6: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Part religious satire, part social commentary, and wholly fictional genius, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a deeply stirring epistolary that has prompted much conversation about the state of humanity since it was first published in 1942...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:10
Episode 5: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Charles Dicken's, A Christmas Carol, has resonated across the ages as a holiday favorite! Today, let's breakdown the iconic moments, characters, and themes to reveal where Dicken's excelled at the craft of storytelling that has ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:04
Episode 4: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Eccentric yet unforgettable characters, hilarious banter that just won't quit, and true love (or twu wuv!) are just a few of the things that make William Goldman's, The Princess Bride, a delightful fare. Join the discussi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:18
Episode 3: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Riveting, controversial, and flawlessly epic, Marget Mitchel's, Gone With The Wind, has stirred the flames of adoration and outrage since its publication in 1936. Join the discussion as we unlock the secrets to vibrant historica...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:08
Episode 2: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Join us as we travel to the broody Scottish Highlands and uncover the secrets of character building and historical accuracy of the first installment of the wildly popular series, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.Moderated...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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40:12
Episode 1: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Welcome to Stories That Change Us! What better way to launch our podcast than to discuss a story that has been adapted over a dozen times for the big screen and continues to enthrall readers--Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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41:13
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