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A Deadman's BooksHorror Starter PackIf you are not a big reader of horror, our horror expert Jason Crockett will walk you through a curated starter pack fo those interested in starting the genre. From short stories to novels and podcasts, Jason gives us the right tricks and treats this Halloween to begin your horror journey.#booktube #booktok #bookstagram #ReadersofYouTube #Bookish #CurrentlyReading #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BookReview #BookLovers #Lit #Literature #horror #creepy #spooky #halloween #horrorstory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-3130 minA Deadman's BooksHorror Starter PackIf you are not a big reader of horror, our horror expert Jason Crockett will walk you through a curated starter pack fo those interested in starting the genre. From short stories to novels and podcasts, Jason gives us the right tricks and treats this Halloween to begin your horror journey.#booktube #booktok #bookstagram #ReadersofYouTube #Bookish #CurrentlyReading #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BookReview #BookLovers #Lit #Literature #horror #creepy #spooky #halloween #horrorstory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-3130 minA Deadman's BooksCROSSOVER EPISODE: Fences (1985) by August Wilson with Jason Crockett and Second StageIn this special episode, we crossover and give you a look at our good friend Jason Crockett's new podcast, Second Stage. In Second Stage, Jason will look at plays that are overlooked in the classroom. He asks questions like what might be the reasons that we do not teach them, the merit that they provide in the class, and how would we teach them if we got the chance. Give him a follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you find your podcasts.Today's resources:Fences by August Wilson...
2025-09-221h 18A Deadman's BooksCROSSOVER EPISODE: Fences (1985) by August Wilson with Jason Crockett and Second StageIn this special episode, we crossover and give you a look at our good friend Jason Crockett's new podcast, Second Stage. In Second Stage, Jason will look at plays that are overlooked in the classroom. He asks questions like what might be the reasons that we do not teach them, the merit that they provide in the class, and how would we teach them if we got the chance. Give him a follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you find your podcasts.Today's resources:Fences by August Wilson...
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Haston CurationLord of the Flies (1954) by William GouldingWhat would happen if a group of 60 boys were stranded on an island with no adults? Today, guest host Jason Crockett will explore that, give his takeaways, and a lengthy curation to go along with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2040 minA Deadman's BooksA Night to Remember (1955) by Walter LordThis week, two Titanic lovers? experts? enthusiasts? get together as Hannah Randolph sits down and talks with us about Walter Lord's nonfictional account, A Night to Remember. A Night to Remember is the definitive retelling of the tragic night that The Titanic slipped beneath the waves. Lord uses passengers and officers first hand accounts to reconstruct the horror of what happened in the North Atlantic. We're asking the tough questions. Was the Titanic disaster the end of out-and-out blatant classism? What's our opinion on the break-up of the ship during the sinking? Was the Californian at blame to any...
2025-08-1858 minA Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: The Last Lap (2023) by William WalkerAfter a tragic accident driving down the backroads of East Tennessee, Knoxville native Pete Kreis looked to pursue his dream of becoming a champion of the Indianapolis 500. Starting his career in the late 1920's, Pete became one of the hottest young drivers in the circuit, even having strong showings at Formula 1's European Grand Prix at Monza. However, a developing reputation of being a hard-luck driver combined with the Great Depression and Indy Car's new "junk formula", Pete struggled to find a ride. After finally capturing one, Pete tragically crashed in turn 1 of his first lap of qualifying at...
2025-08-111h 42A Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: The Last Lap (2023) by William WalkerAfter a tragic accident driving down the backroads of East Tennessee, Knoxville native Pete Kreis looked to pursue his dream of becoming a champion of the Indianapolis 500. Starting his career in the late 1920's, Pete became one of the hottest young drivers in the circuit, even having strong showings at Formula 1's European Grand Prix at Monza. However, a developing reputation of being a hard-luck driver combined with the Great Depression and Indy Car's new "junk formula", Pete struggled to find a ride. After finally capturing one, Pete tragically crashed in turn 1 of his first lap of qualifying at...
2025-08-111h 42Haston CurationJonah's Gourd Vine (1934) by Zora Neal HurstonJohn Pearson meets the love of his life, Lucy, and begins his life with her as a preacher and contractor. Unfortunately, John's weakness for women lead him to a tumultuous experience between he and Lucy, and his next wife who captures him through voodoo. This week's curation:Their Eyes were Watching God by Zora Neal HurstonSweat by Zora Neal HurstonZora Neal Hurston on Zombies (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmKPjh5RX6c)Meet the Past featuring Zora Neal Hurston (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=023WLvot4Y8) Hosted...
2025-08-0619 minA Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King -Chapters 50-87 Big Summer Read Check-InThe end has come. 2025's Big Summer Read has met its finale. What a ride it has been. In this final check-in Jason Crockett sits down with us and answers the tough questions. Is Nick Andros a static character? How can we use our characters as examples of overcoming addiction? What does it feel like to reach your true self? We answer these and more in today's episode. Thanks for listening!This episode's resources:The Stand - Stephen KingTheme song for A Deadman's Books: Surfing! by...
2025-08-041h 22A Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King -Chapters 50-87 Big Summer Read Check-InThe end has come. 2025's Big Summer Read has met its finale. What a ride it has been. In this final check-in Jason Crockett sits down with us and answers the tough questions. Is Nick Andros a static character? How can we use our characters as examples of overcoming addiction? What does it feel like to reach your true self? We answer these and more in today's episode. Thanks for listening!This episode's resources:The Stand - Stephen KingTheme song for A Deadman's Books: Surfing! by...
2025-08-041h 22A Deadman's BooksField Trip: A Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell LindsleyThis week, we take a field trip through the beautiful streets of St. Augustine. We will talk about our walk down Marine Street, past the infamous Athalia Ponsell Lindsley house. We will also discuss other parts of the city that were mentioned in Elizabeth Randall's 2015 book about the murder and case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.Thank you for listening!Resources from today's episode:A Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley(link: https://www.elizabethrandallauthor.com/books/)Elizabeth Randall's website:
2025-08-0125 minA Deadman's BooksField Trip: A Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell LindsleyThis week, we take a field trip through the beautiful streets of St. Augustine. We will talk about our walk down Marine Street, past the infamous Athalia Ponsell Lindsley house. We will also discuss other parts of the city that were mentioned in Elizabeth Randall's 2015 book about the murder and case of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley.Thank you for listening!Resources from today's episode:A Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley(link: https://www.elizabethrandallauthor.com/books/)Elizabeth Randall's website:
2025-08-0125 minHaston CurationAll the Sinners Bleed (2023) by S.A. CosbyWhen a school shooting takes place in a small southern town, Sheriff Titus Crown begins to pull a string that unravels a much deeper and sinister plot. S.A. Cosby's All the Sinners Bleed is dark, moody thriller that will have you reading until the very end. This week's curation:Silence of the Lambs (film)Miracle Creek by Angie KimDouble Indemnity by James CainL.A. Noire (video game) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-3021 minA Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley (2015) by Elizabeth RandallWhen Jacksonville socialite Athalia Ponsell Lindsey moved into her home on Marine Street in St. Augustine, Florida, she was met with a neighborhood that wanted to push her out. After on-going feuds with some of her neighbors, Lindsley was murdered on her doorstep on January 23, 1974. Her murderer was never convicted. This week we sit down and speak to author Elizabeth Randall who researched this mysterious death in this beautiful city. Randall will share her thoughts on the murder, the City of St. Augustine, teaching high school English, and her own father's murder that remains unsolved today as well.
2025-07-281h 40A Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Murder in St. Augustine: The Mysterious Death of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley (2015) by Elizabeth RandallWhen Jacksonville socialite Athalia Ponsell Lindsey moved into her home on Marine Street in St. Augustine, Florida, she was met with a neighborhood that wanted to push her out. After on-going feuds with some of her neighbors, Lindsley was murdered on her doorstep on January 23, 1974. Her murderer was never convicted. This week we sit down and speak to author Elizabeth Randall who researched this mysterious death in this beautiful city. Randall will share her thoughts on the murder, the City of St. Augustine, teaching high school English, and her own father's murder that remains unsolved today as well.
2025-07-281h 40Haston CurationThe Land Breakers (1964) by John EhleMooney and Imy Wright take a chance on creating a life in the unsettled mountains of Appalachian Western North Carolina. As they enter this Eden, they are faced with many challenges that look familiar to all of us and our human experience. John Ehle's novel gives us the dramatic telling of the settling of Appalachia and her people in a brutal, realistic way. This week's curation:Winter People by John EhleCades Cove by Durwood DunnThe Heartland Series by Bill Landry / WBIR (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gPCpuxCodY)He Man Du - Celtic Folk...
2025-07-2326 minA Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King - Chapters 35 - 49 2025 Big Summer Read Check-InToday, Jason Crockett and James Seibers join us as we discuss the second part of Stephen King's The Stand, "The Dreams".We're asking the tough questions. What separates the good guys from the bad guys? What happens when we are growing as people and we are faced with decisions that could define the new us or reinforce the old? What does it look like when you choose winning over being good? We talk about these questions and more on today's episode!Thanks for listening!Sources:The Stand (1978) by Stephen...
2025-07-212h 09A Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King - Chapters 35 - 49 2025 Big Summer Read Check-InToday, Jason Crockett and James Seibers join us as we discuss the second part of Stephen King's The Stand, "The Dreams".We're asking the tough questions. What separates the good guys from the bad guys? What happens when we are growing as people and we are faced with decisions that could define the new us or reinforce the old? What does it look like when you choose winning over being good? We talk about these questions and more on today's episode!Thanks for listening!Sources:The Stand (1978) by Stephen...
2025-07-212h 09A Deadman's BooksField Trip: Good Rebel SoilJason Crockett joins us as we discuss the various stops we made along the way in our local community that could be found in Troy D. Smith's novel, Good Rebel Soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-181h 04A Deadman's BooksField Trip: Good Rebel SoilJason Crockett joins us as we discuss the various stops we made along the way in our local community that could be found in Troy D. Smith's novel, Good Rebel Soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-181h 04A Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Good Rebel Soil (2012) by Troy D. SmithThis week, Jason Crockett joins us as we get a chance to sit down with author Dr. Troy D. Smith to discuss his book, Good Rebel Soil. This book is a fictionalized retelling of the legend of Champ Ferguson. A Confederate guerilla who stormed the areas of the Upper Cumberland in Tennessee. Dr. Smith talks to us about his reasonings for writing the book, his writing process, and his thinking behind his lengthy writing record. We also talk about history, the modern mindset, and a few other great stories that Dr. Smith has at his disposal. What a delight...
2025-07-141h 29A Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Good Rebel Soil (2012) by Troy D. SmithThis week, Jason Crockett joins us as we get a chance to sit down with author Dr. Troy D. Smith to discuss his book, Good Rebel Soil. This book is a fictionalized retelling of the legend of Champ Ferguson. A Confederate guerilla who stormed the areas of the Upper Cumberland in Tennessee. Dr. Smith talks to us about his reasonings for writing the book, his writing process, and his thinking behind his lengthy writing record. We also talk about history, the modern mindset, and a few other great stories that Dr. Smith has at his disposal. What a delight...
2025-07-141h 29Haston CurationDemon Copperhead (2022) by Barbara KingsolverThis week we are looking at Barbara Kingsolver's novel Demon Copperhead. In her book, Kingsolver examines the opioid crisis that is ongoing and how those involved are effected. She also takes a look at life in Appalachia and the people that inhabit it. This week's curation:David Copperfield by Charles Dickens Dubliners by James Joyce Raised for a Future that No Longer Exists (YouTube mini-documentary) by Vice // Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_6G9gab_f4The Damage is Terrifying by Hannah Marriott of The Guardian // Link: https://www.theguardian...
2025-07-0926 minA Deadman's BooksThe Devil in the White City (2003) by Erik LarsonTo celebrate American ingenuity on the week of July the 4th, Jason Crockett and I sit down and talk about Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City which covers the birth, planning, and execution of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Behind this ingenuity however is an insidiousness as America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, was lurking about the streets of Chicago, seducing and devouring any woman that was willing to be lured into his trap. We're asking the tough questions. What are the American achievements that we can celebrate in our present day? Could the scariest thing about...
2025-07-071h 24A Deadman's BooksThe Devil in the White City (2003) by Erik LarsonTo celebrate American ingenuity on the week of July the 4th, Jason Crockett and I sit down and talk about Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City which covers the birth, planning, and execution of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Behind this ingenuity however is an insidiousness as America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes, was lurking about the streets of Chicago, seducing and devouring any woman that was willing to be lured into his trap. We're asking the tough questions. What are the American achievements that we can celebrate in our present day? Could the scariest thing about...
2025-07-071h 24Haston CurationJames (2024) by Percival EverettThis week we look at Percival Everett's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, James. Everett writes a companion piece to Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the perspective and point of view of James. Our curation this week:Learning to Read and Write by Frederick DouglassFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain I, Too by Langston Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-0223 minA Deadman's BooksThe Trackers (2023) by Charles FrazierPainter Val Welch is sent to Dawes, Wyoming where he is a part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal working in the WPA. In this program, Welch is painting a mural in the local post office of Dawes. While in Wyoming, Welch is housed with rancher John Long and his wife Eve. Welch takes his journey to the mountain west expecting to paint. What he doesn't expect is that he will be sent on a mission to track down Eve Long as she has disappeared from the ranch, and that he may fall in love? We're asking the tough...
2025-06-301h 11A Deadman's BooksThe Trackers (2023) by Charles FrazierPainter Val Welch is sent to Dawes, Wyoming where he is a part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal working in the WPA. In this program, Welch is painting a mural in the local post office of Dawes. While in Wyoming, Welch is housed with rancher John Long and his wife Eve. Welch takes his journey to the mountain west expecting to paint. What he doesn't expect is that he will be sent on a mission to track down Eve Long as she has disappeared from the ranch, and that he may fall in love? We're asking the tough...
2025-06-301h 11A Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King - Chapters 1-35 - 2025 Big Summer Read Check-InWe check in on this year's Big Summer Read, The Stand by Steven King. We will be looking at what we are listing as part 1 or chapters 1-35. We're asking the tough questions. How much does this book feel like 2020? How much does this book feel like summer of 2025? Who is emerging as our protagonists of the story? Jason Crockett joins us as we answer these and more for our special episode in which we check-in with our Big Summer Read.We hope you're following along with us! If you haven't started, hop in! There still...
2025-06-271h 17A Deadman's BooksThe Stand (1978) by Stephen King - Chapters 1-35 - 2025 Big Summer Read Check-InWe check in on this year's Big Summer Read, The Stand by Steven King. We will be looking at what we are listing as part 1 or chapters 1-35. We're asking the tough questions. How much does this book feel like 2020? How much does this book feel like summer of 2025? Who is emerging as our protagonists of the story? Jason Crockett joins us as we answer these and more for our special episode in which we check-in with our Big Summer Read.We hope you're following along with us! If you haven't started, hop in! There still...
2025-06-271h 17Haston CurationThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884) by Mark TwainThis week, we are reviewing and curating Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. We'll take a brief look at his style, dialect use, and his craft of contrasts to pull out his message. We will also talk about how Twain uses this as a mirror for not just the America of his time but the America of today, and the importance of reading this with your child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2524 minA Deadman's BooksVarina (2018) by Charles FrazierThe name Jefferson Davis is synonymous with the Civil War, rebellion, and many other things. However, what is the story behind his wife during this rise to power, wartime, and the escape? Charles Frazier gives us a fictionalized retelling based in fact and research on the life and times of the first lady of the Confederacy, Varina Davis. Frazier's novel looks at complexity of race, politics, and what happens if we don't fully accept the politics of those we love. We're asking the tough questions. What does happen if we don't fully agree with our loved ones? How far...
2025-06-2356 minA Deadman's BooksVarina (2018) by Charles FrazierThe name Jefferson Davis is synonymous with the Civil War, rebellion, and many other things. However, what is the story behind his wife during this rise to power, wartime, and the escape? Charles Frazier gives us a fictionalized retelling based in fact and research on the life and times of the first lady of the Confederacy, Varina Davis. Frazier's novel looks at complexity of race, politics, and what happens if we don't fully accept the politics of those we love. We're asking the tough questions. What does happen if we don't fully agree with our loved ones? How far...
2025-06-2356 minA Deadman's BooksTrain Dreams (2011) by Denis JohnsonWhen logger Grainier returns from work in the Pacific Northwest to his cabin in Idaho, he finds that a wildfire has swept through and not only taken the forest with it, but also his home and family. Denis Johnson's Train Dreams gives us brief glimpses into the hermit life that Grainier leads after that as he seeks answers to his wife's death and what could have been with his daughter. We bring this to you during the month of Frazier as Johnson's style in Train Dreams is something that we can connect with similar devices, style and tone that...
2025-06-2037 minA Deadman's BooksTrain Dreams (2011) by Denis JohnsonWhen logger Grainier returns from work in the Pacific Northwest to his cabin in Idaho, he finds that a wildfire has swept through and not only taken the forest with it, but also his home and family. Denis Johnson's Train Dreams gives us brief glimpses into the hermit life that Grainier leads after that as he seeks answers to his wife's death and what could have been with his daughter. We bring this to you during the month of Frazier as Johnson's style in Train Dreams is something that we can connect with similar devices, style and tone that...
2025-06-2037 minHaston CurationThe Alchemist (1988) by Paulo CoelhoIn Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, a shepherd named Santiago has a dream interpreted and is sent on a journey to find his treasure at the Pyramids of Egypt. Before leaving, he runs into a mysterious king who tells him about omens and his Personal Legend. The story then follows the boy's expedition for that Personal Legend while teaching us along the way how to seek our own. Our curated list for The Alchemist:Star Wars Episode IV: A New HopeThe Story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)Sadie and Maud by Gwendolyn...
2025-06-1819 minA Deadman's BooksNightwoods (2011) by Charles FrazierLuce has been caretaker of an estate in the woods of Appalachian North Carolina. After her sister is murdered, she takes in her niece and nephew who witnessed the murder. However, the children won't speak. Unbeknownst to her, their father is the murderer and is under the assumption that the money is dead wife had is hidden with their children. In Frazier's Nightwoods, we sit back and witness the slow burn of a chase. The anticipation of the inevitable. We're asking the tough questions. Does Frazier's writing style change from Cold Mountain, or by book three, have we gotten...
2025-06-1653 minA Deadman's BooksNightwoods (2011) by Charles FrazierLuce has been caretaker of an estate in the woods of Appalachian North Carolina. After her sister is murdered, she takes in her niece and nephew who witnessed the murder. However, the children won't speak. Unbeknownst to her, their father is the murderer and is under the assumption that the money is dead wife had is hidden with their children. In Frazier's Nightwoods, we sit back and witness the slow burn of a chase. The anticipation of the inevitable. We're asking the tough questions. Does Frazier's writing style change from Cold Mountain, or by book three, have we gotten...
2025-06-1653 minHaston CurationIntroWe love to read. One of the best parts of that experience is when you are able to connect what you are reading to other books, songs, movies, and other various forms of art. For this podcast, I will cover books as I read them. In our brief episodes, we will talk about the book analytically, and then try to curate a small list other media that we feel like fits into the story that we just read. If you have something that you feel like would also go well with the book, then please share! Stories connect us, and...
2025-06-1302 minA Deadman's BooksBIG SUMMER READ '25 IS COMING Get ready for 2025's Big Summer Read. We sit down and discuss the upcoming read-together of Stephen King's The Stand. Read along with us! We will be doing check-ins every 300 pages, and we are looking to end with a culminating episode. Read with us, and let us know. We'd love to hear your thoughts as well.Thanks for listening!A Deadman's Books theme song: Surfing! by automaticbananas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-1313 minA Deadman's BooksBIG SUMMER READ '25 IS COMING Get ready for 2025's Big Summer Read. We sit down and discuss the upcoming read-together of Stephen King's The Stand. Read along with us! We will be doing check-ins every 300 pages, and we are looking to end with a culminating episode. Read with us, and let us know. We'd love to hear your thoughts as well.Thanks for listening!A Deadman's Books theme song: Surfing! by automaticbananas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-1313 minA Deadman's BooksThirteen Moons (2006) by Charles FrazierWhen Will Cooper is sold into indentured servitude, he embarks on a journey that even he himself cannot imagine. Cooper gambles for the love of his life, restores a fallen trading post, pursues that love of his life, obtains land for the Cherokee, and ventures to Oklahoma, again for the love of his life. We're asking the tough questions. Why do we love books about settling in Appalachia? Is it possible to find the Cherokee version of Thirteen Moons? Amy Hawkins makes her ADMB debut to answer these questions and more as the Month of Frazier rolls on.
2025-06-0956 minA Deadman's BooksThirteen Moons (2006) by Charles FrazierWhen Will Cooper is sold into indentured servitude, he embarks on a journey that even he himself cannot imagine. Cooper gambles for the love of his life, restores a fallen trading post, pursues that love of his life, obtains land for the Cherokee, and ventures to Oklahoma, again for the love of his life. We're asking the tough questions. Why do we love books about settling in Appalachia? Is it possible to find the Cherokee version of Thirteen Moons? Amy Hawkins makes her ADMB debut to answer these questions and more as the Month of Frazier rolls on.
2025-06-0956 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: Cold Mountain (2003)This week at the movies, we are watching Anthony Minghella's film adaptation of Charles Frazier's novel, Cold Mountain starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Rene Zellweger. Jason Crockett sits down with us as we review what we liked, didn't like, or noticed inb the film adaptation. We examine things from the actor's take on accents to can you notice that this was filmed in Romania? What does it feel like when you see one of your favorite author's characters in a film. We talk about these things and more on this week's episode.Thanks for listening!
2025-06-061h 23A Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: Cold Mountain (2003)This week at the movies, we are watching Anthony Minghella's film adaptation of Charles Frazier's novel, Cold Mountain starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Rene Zellweger. Jason Crockett sits down with us as we review what we liked, didn't like, or noticed inb the film adaptation. We examine things from the actor's take on accents to can you notice that this was filmed in Romania? What does it feel like when you see one of your favorite author's characters in a film. We talk about these things and more on this week's episode.Thanks for listening!
2025-06-061h 23A Deadman's BooksCold Mountain (1997) by Charles FrazierCast Aside by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folkerMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-021h 11A Deadman's BooksCold Mountain (1997) by Charles FrazierCast Aside by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folkerMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-021h 11A Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Going Home to Die No More (2022) by Russ WitcherWhen a band of former Civil War soldiers attempt to rob a train in southern Kentucky, all that could go wrong does go wrong. After making a pact that whoever talks about the robbery will be killed by the group, Harvey King is murdered. Witcher's book follows the historical account of the arrest, trial, and hanging of Captain William King and Abraham Owens. In a special edition of A Deadman's Books, we interview author Dr. Russ Witcher about his book, Going Home to Die No More. We're asking the tough questions. What is Witcher's process of writing? What are...
2025-05-2655 minA Deadman's BooksAUTHOR INTERVIEW: Going Home to Die No More (2022) by Russ WitcherWhen a band of former Civil War soldiers attempt to rob a train in southern Kentucky, all that could go wrong does go wrong. After making a pact that whoever talks about the robbery will be killed by the group, Harvey King is murdered. Witcher's book follows the historical account of the arrest, trial, and hanging of Captain William King and Abraham Owens. In a special edition of A Deadman's Books, we interview author Dr. Russ Witcher about his book, Going Home to Die No More. We're asking the tough questions. What is Witcher's process of writing? What are...
2025-05-2655 minA Deadman's BooksCOMMENTARY: A Deadman at the Movies: Butcher's Crossing (2022)This week at the movies, we go back and review Gabe Polsky's artistic adaptation of John William's classic novel, Butcher's Crossing, starring Nicolas Cage in our own commentary throughout the movie. Watch along with us as we pause at the 1:08 mark on the film and count you in. It's a long one, but we hope that you'll enjoy the movie with us.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-231h 59A Deadman's BooksCOMMENTARY: A Deadman at the Movies: Butcher's Crossing (2022)This week at the movies, we go back and review Gabe Polsky's artistic adaptation of John William's classic novel, Butcher's Crossing, starring Nicolas Cage in our own commentary throughout the movie. Watch along with us as we pause at the 1:08 mark on the film and count you in. It's a long one, but we hope that you'll enjoy the movie with us.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-231h 59A Deadman's BooksButcher's Crossing (1960) by John Williams Will Andrews drops out of Harvard to pursue an idyllic adventure of the American west and its countryside. He head's to Butcher's Crossing, Kansas hoping to link up to one of J.D. McDonald's hunting parties for a perusal through the country. Instead he accompanies a rough hunter named Miller in search of this El Doradoesque hunting land high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The rag tag team of Miller, Andrews, Charley Hoge and Fred Schneider will come face-to-face with greed and survival. We're asking the tough questions. How much is too much? What does it say about...
2025-05-191h 24A Deadman's BooksButcher's Crossing (1960) by John Williams Will Andrews drops out of Harvard to pursue an idyllic adventure of the American west and its countryside. He head's to Butcher's Crossing, Kansas hoping to link up to one of J.D. McDonald's hunting parties for a perusal through the country. Instead he accompanies a rough hunter named Miller in search of this El Doradoesque hunting land high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The rag tag team of Miller, Andrews, Charley Hoge and Fred Schneider will come face-to-face with greed and survival. We're asking the tough questions. How much is too much? What does it say about...
2025-05-191h 24A Deadman's BooksBONUS: Shane (1949) by Jack Schaefer and 2025 Big Summer Read PreviewKailyn Dobbs, Madison Farley, Alivia Hart, Anita Hartawan, and Lily Parker join us to review Shane again as we take a closer look at the relationship between Shane and Marion. We're asking the tough questions. Is their relationship an innocent one, or is Bob naive to his hero and mother? We answer this and more. Also, Jason Crockett joins we preview our Big Summer Read. Get information on Steven King's The Stand, when we are going start, when we are going to update on it, and whatever else may come from this journey we take together. Also, Jason Crockett...
2025-05-1632 minA Deadman's BooksBONUS: Shane (1949) by Jack Schaefer and 2025 Big Summer Read PreviewKailyn Dobbs, Madison Farley, Alivia Hart, Anita Hartawan, and Lily Parker join us to review Shane again as we take a closer look at the relationship between Shane and Marion. We're asking the tough questions. Is their relationship an innocent one, or is Bob naive to his hero and mother? We answer this and more. Also, Jason Crockett joins we preview our Big Summer Read. Get information on Steven King's The Stand, when we are going start, when we are going to update on it, and whatever else may come from this journey we take together. Also, Jason Crockett...
2025-05-1632 minA Deadman's BooksShane (1949) by Jack SchaferWhen a stranger drifts up to the Starrett family farm in Wyoming, the family shows hospitality and welcomes him in. Little do they know that this mysterious Shane will upend their community and help send a simmering conflict in their valley to the boiling point. We're asking the tough questions. How much does an author's description of character play into actually characterizing them? Can an author leave too much to the reader to decide? How does an unreliable narrator effect the message of a story? Kevin Reagan joins us this week to help us answer these questions and more.
2025-05-1243 minA Deadman's BooksShane (1949) by Jack SchaferWhen a stranger drifts up to the Starrett family farm in Wyoming, the family shows hospitality and welcomes him in. Little do they know that this mysterious Shane will upend their community and help send a simmering conflict in their valley to the boiling point. We're asking the tough questions. How much does an author's description of character play into actually characterizing them? Can an author leave too much to the reader to decide? How does an unreliable narrator effect the message of a story? Kevin Reagan joins us this week to help us answer these questions and more.
2025-05-1243 minA Deadman's BooksBetween Two Fires (2012) by Christopher BuehlmanIt's medieval France and the plague is abounding. However, that's not all that's black that has covered the land. A dark presence has wrapped itself around the country and turned it into a true battle of good v. evil. Fallen knight Tomas takes under his wing an orphan girl by the name of Delphine as they embark on a quest to save the world and their faith that is full of gods and monsters. We're asking the tough questions. How far is too far when writing fiction about any specific faith? Does research before fiction truly matter? If a...
2025-05-051h 33A Deadman's BooksBetween Two Fires (2012) by Christopher BuehlmanIt's medieval France and the plague is abounding. However, that's not all that's black that has covered the land. A dark presence has wrapped itself around the country and turned it into a true battle of good v. evil. Fallen knight Tomas takes under his wing an orphan girl by the name of Delphine as they embark on a quest to save the world and their faith that is full of gods and monsters. We're asking the tough questions. How far is too far when writing fiction about any specific faith? Does research before fiction truly matter? If a...
2025-05-051h 33A Deadman's BooksAll the Missing Girls (2016) by Megan MirandaWhen Nic returns to her small home town in North Carolina to help her brother sell her family home, she's met face-to-face with her past. Coming back home revives her strained relationship with her brother, her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Tyler, and the memories of her best friend Corrine who mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Nic wrestles with these memories while helping to deal with her father who has been placed in a nursing home due to dementia and navigating through selling his estate. However, a new problem arises. A new missing girl. We're asking the tough questions. Is...
2025-04-281h 11A Deadman's BooksAll the Missing Girls (2016) by Megan MirandaWhen Nic returns to her small home town in North Carolina to help her brother sell her family home, she's met face-to-face with her past. Coming back home revives her strained relationship with her brother, her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Tyler, and the memories of her best friend Corrine who mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Nic wrestles with these memories while helping to deal with her father who has been placed in a nursing home due to dementia and navigating through selling his estate. However, a new problem arises. A new missing girl. We're asking the tough questions. Is...
2025-04-281h 11A Deadman's BooksIndian Killer (1996) by Sherman AlexieA mysterious killer is on the loose and bringing fear amongst Seattle's white elite and their Native American population because of the calling cards that they are leaving behind that references native culture. Aubrey Simmons and Jason Crockett join us this week as we tackle some deep topics. Can you separate someone's art from their person when they have been cancelled? What's the difference between appreciating culture and appropriating culture? How much does does media such as nightly news talk shows and radio chat shows influence society around us? We also make our case for who is the Indian...
2025-04-211h 27A Deadman's BooksIndian Killer (1996) by Sherman AlexieA mysterious killer is on the loose and bringing fear amongst Seattle's white elite and their Native American population because of the calling cards that they are leaving behind that references native culture. Aubrey Simmons and Jason Crockett join us this week as we tackle some deep topics. Can you separate someone's art from their person when they have been cancelled? What's the difference between appreciating culture and appropriating culture? How much does does media such as nightly news talk shows and radio chat shows influence society around us? We also make our case for who is the Indian...
2025-04-211h 27A Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Great Gatsby (2013)We're back at the movies with Mary Beth as we take a look at Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Also, making his podcast debut, Hollis sits down and makes a recording with Dad where he talks about Batman, Star Wars, and maybe Little Bear. A Deadman's Books theme song: Surfing! by automaticbananasA Deadman at the Movies theme song: Sunset Dances on Vinyl by StockTune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1728 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Great Gatsby (2013)We're back at the movies with Mary Beth as we take a look at Baz Luhrmann's 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Also, making his podcast debut, Hollis sits down and makes a recording with Dad where he talks about Batman, Star Wars, and maybe Little Bear. A Deadman's Books theme song: Surfing! by automaticbananasA Deadman at the Movies theme song: Sunset Dances on Vinyl by StockTune Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1728 minA Deadman's BooksThe Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Live Crossover Episode! with With Honors by Jason CrockettOur first ever crossover episode where Jason Crockett invites us into his atmosphere of his classroom podcast, With Honors. We recorded live, in front of his Honors Sophomore English class at our local high school. The book chosen was F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Is Nick really that honest? Is there a person in this book that we would like as a friend? Can you repeat the past? Of course you can, Old Sport! We talk about these questions and more. Also, we will give a preview of our books to come in the...
2025-04-141h 06A Deadman's BooksThe Great Gatsby (1925) by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Live Crossover Episode! with With Honors by Jason CrockettOur first ever crossover episode where Jason Crockett invites us into his atmosphere of his classroom podcast, With Honors. We recorded live, in front of his Honors Sophomore English class at our local high school. The book chosen was F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Is Nick really that honest? Is there a person in this book that we would like as a friend? Can you repeat the past? Of course you can, Old Sport! We talk about these questions and more. Also, we will give a preview of our books to come in the...
2025-04-141h 06A Deadman's BooksThe Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne CollinsIn Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games, the oppressive Capital as taken control of what is now called Panem. To remind those of a failed rebellion, the Capital requires that each district offer up two of its young as sacrifices and entertainment in what is called The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen makes the ultimate sacrifice when her younger sister is chosen from the lottery to represent their District 12 by volunteering in her stead. Katniss learns that she can be a symbol for hope, and maybe even a spark to a revolution. Hannah Randolph is back with us again this week...
2025-04-0756 minA Deadman's BooksThe Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne CollinsIn Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games, the oppressive Capital as taken control of what is now called Panem. To remind those of a failed rebellion, the Capital requires that each district offer up two of its young as sacrifices and entertainment in what is called The Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen makes the ultimate sacrifice when her younger sister is chosen from the lottery to represent their District 12 by volunteering in her stead. Katniss learns that she can be a symbol for hope, and maybe even a spark to a revolution. Hannah Randolph is back with us again this week...
2025-04-0756 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Road (2009)Roger Haston joins us as we talk about the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road starring Viggo Mortenson. Is it tougher to adapt books that are dense as opposed to books like a cheap thriller? Would this make for a better mini-series? Are there any changes that we would make to this adaptation. These are some of the things we talk about in this episode and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0455 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Road (2009)Roger Haston joins us as we talk about the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's The Road starring Viggo Mortenson. Is it tougher to adapt books that are dense as opposed to books like a cheap thriller? Would this make for a better mini-series? Are there any changes that we would make to this adaptation. These are some of the things we talk about in this episode and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-0455 minA Deadman's BooksThe Road (2006) by Cormac McCarthyThe world is cold and full of constant raining ash. There is no food or resources, and cannibals roam the landscape looking for the weak to devour. Amongst this post apocalyptic world is a father and son. The father, remembering warm summers spent in Florida, decides to try and travel the road from Appalachia to what he hopes is warmer weather and warmer conditions. While traveling, he must not only protect his son from this fallen world, but also teach him and leave with him all wisdom he can to ensure his survival. Jason Crockett joins us as we...
2025-03-311h 36A Deadman's BooksThe Road (2006) by Cormac McCarthyThe world is cold and full of constant raining ash. There is no food or resources, and cannibals roam the landscape looking for the weak to devour. Amongst this post apocalyptic world is a father and son. The father, remembering warm summers spent in Florida, decides to try and travel the road from Appalachia to what he hopes is warmer weather and warmer conditions. While traveling, he must not only protect his son from this fallen world, but also teach him and leave with him all wisdom he can to ensure his survival. Jason Crockett joins us as we...
2025-03-311h 36A Deadman's BooksAnthem (1939) by Ayn RandIn Ayn Rand's dystopia, Anthem, human society has progressed back to the dark ages. All individual thought, freedoms, and speech has been stripped away. In replace of that is the worship of the almighty 'WE'. That is until one day, when protagonist Equality 7-2521 stumbles upon a manhole while performing his mundane job as a street sweeper. What he finds here is a tunnel from a forgotten past. In this tunnel, Equality not only discovers the mysteries of science, but also his true identity. Jayde Bumbalough and Aubrey Simmons join me to talk about the novella and its controversial...
2025-03-2452 minA Deadman's BooksAnthem (1939) by Ayn RandIn Ayn Rand's dystopia, Anthem, human society has progressed back to the dark ages. All individual thought, freedoms, and speech has been stripped away. In replace of that is the worship of the almighty 'WE'. That is until one day, when protagonist Equality 7-2521 stumbles upon a manhole while performing his mundane job as a street sweeper. What he finds here is a tunnel from a forgotten past. In this tunnel, Equality not only discovers the mysteries of science, but also his true identity. Jayde Bumbalough and Aubrey Simmons join me to talk about the novella and its controversial...
2025-03-2452 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Circle (2017)If you were told that Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, Bill Paxton, John Boyega, and Patton Oswald were in a movie together, you'd probably think that you were in for a special treat...or a major letdown. Mary Beth Haston joins us as we watch and review the film adaptation of Dave Eggers' The Circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2138 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: The Circle (2017)If you were told that Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, Bill Paxton, John Boyega, and Patton Oswald were in a movie together, you'd probably think that you were in for a special treat...or a major letdown. Mary Beth Haston joins us as we watch and review the film adaptation of Dave Eggers' The Circle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2138 minA Deadman's BooksThe Circle (2013) by Dave EggersHow transparent are we truly? Dave Eggers' dystopia The Circle takes a look at the exposure we surrender to big tech, and what would happen if their motives were for political gain and control. Hannah Randolph joins me as we look at this novel that has become quickly timely and prophetic. We will talk about Eggers' writing style, things in the current political climate that this novel is beginning to resemble, and will this become like some of our telling dystopias all too soon. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345807294/?bestFormat=true...
2025-03-1755 minA Deadman's BooksThe Circle (2013) by Dave EggersHow transparent are we truly? Dave Eggers' dystopia The Circle takes a look at the exposure we surrender to big tech, and what would happen if their motives were for political gain and control. Hannah Randolph joins me as we look at this novel that has become quickly timely and prophetic. We will talk about Eggers' writing style, things in the current political climate that this novel is beginning to resemble, and will this become like some of our telling dystopias all too soon. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345807294/?bestFormat=true...
2025-03-1755 minA Deadman's BooksFahrenheit 451 (1953) by Ray BradburyGuy Montag is a fireman, but instead of starting fires, he starts them. In the society of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, books are banned and are burned when discovered. Protagonist Guy Montag however has a secret. At his department's book burnings, he's been taking books back home with him. After speaking with his teenage neighbor, Montag begins to slowly realize the importance of literature. The importance of art. The importance of being 'bothered'. "We need not be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long has it been since you were really bothered? About...
2025-03-101h 26A Deadman's BooksFahrenheit 451 (1953) by Ray BradburyGuy Montag is a fireman, but instead of starting fires, he starts them. In the society of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, books are banned and are burned when discovered. Protagonist Guy Montag however has a secret. At his department's book burnings, he's been taking books back home with him. After speaking with his teenage neighbor, Montag begins to slowly realize the importance of literature. The importance of art. The importance of being 'bothered'. "We need not be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long has it been since you were really bothered? About...
2025-03-101h 26A Deadman's Books1984 (1949) by George OrwellIn George Orwell's 1984, protagonist Winston is dealing with life living in Airstrip 1 under the watchful eye of Big Brother. He begins to question the world and those around him as he tries to dive deeper into what he assumes is a group looking to find truth in the government. Jason Crockett joins us again as we talk about the historical implications of this book, why books like 1984 should be read, and why art is important to us as humans. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/1984-Signet-Classics-George-Orwell/dp/0451524934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JMYRT7KIPEJ7&dib...
2025-03-031h 17A Deadman's Books1984 (1949) by George OrwellIn George Orwell's 1984, protagonist Winston is dealing with life living in Airstrip 1 under the watchful eye of Big Brother. He begins to question the world and those around him as he tries to dive deeper into what he assumes is a group looking to find truth in the government. Jason Crockett joins us again as we talk about the historical implications of this book, why books like 1984 should be read, and why art is important to us as humans. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/1984-Signet-Classics-George-Orwell/dp/0451524934/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JMYRT7KIPEJ7&dib...
2025-03-031h 17A Deadman's BooksProject Hail Mary (2021) by Andy WeirThe ultimate disaster is facing Earth. The Sun is losing its energy. Also, this energy is being depleted by tiny alien lifeforms that are being discovered for the first time. Scientist/Teacher Rylan Grace is sent to another star system to try and figure just exactly what the solution is to save Earth. Jason Crockett joins us again as we sit down and discuss Andy Weir's sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=Abe books link to...
2025-02-2452 minA Deadman's BooksProject Hail Mary (2021) by Andy WeirThe ultimate disaster is facing Earth. The Sun is losing its energy. Also, this energy is being depleted by tiny alien lifeforms that are being discovered for the first time. Scientist/Teacher Rylan Grace is sent to another star system to try and figure just exactly what the solution is to save Earth. Jason Crockett joins us again as we sit down and discuss Andy Weir's sci-fi novel, Project Hail Mary. Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=Abe books link to...
2025-02-2452 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)In this bonus episode, Mary Beth Haston joins us as we review the movie adaptation of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The movie was made in 1997, three years after the books publication. It stars Kevin Spacey and John Cusack, and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. We will talk about what we liked and didn't like about the movie compared to its source text. We will also stray away and talk about life in the South, what makes a state a part of the South, and just life in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2025-02-2132 minA Deadman's BooksA Deadman at the Movies: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)In this bonus episode, Mary Beth Haston joins us as we review the movie adaptation of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The movie was made in 1997, three years after the books publication. It stars Kevin Spacey and John Cusack, and it was directed by Clint Eastwood. We will talk about what we liked and didn't like about the movie compared to its source text. We will also stray away and talk about life in the South, what makes a state a part of the South, and just life in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2025-02-2132 minA Deadman's BooksMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994) by John BerendtJournalist John Berendt tells the story of the murder and court case of Danny Hansford through the larger than life characters that occupy Savannah, Georgia. From squatting lawyers to men who keep flies on a string, this book covers the eccentricity of society in Savannah. After spending time with known 'bachelor' Jim Williams, Berendt writes about the ups and downs during the time period of Hansford's murder at Mercer House. Our top book of the year had characters so large, we forgot there was a court case involved.Amazon link to the book...
2025-02-171h 02A Deadman's BooksMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1994) by John BerendtJournalist John Berendt tells the story of the murder and court case of Danny Hansford through the larger than life characters that occupy Savannah, Georgia. From squatting lawyers to men who keep flies on a string, this book covers the eccentricity of society in Savannah. After spending time with known 'bachelor' Jim Williams, Berendt writes about the ups and downs during the time period of Hansford's murder at Mercer House. Our top book of the year had characters so large, we forgot there was a court case involved.Amazon link to the book...
2025-02-171h 02A Deadman's BooksWarlock (1958) by Oakley HallOakley Hall's western epic Warlock examines deep messages and themes with the backdrop of the American Old West. When the citizens of Warlock feel as if their voice isn't being heard so that they can properly protect themselves, they form a committee to take matters into their own hands. The committee hires the larger than life figure of Clay Blaisedell who comes to Warlock with his friend Tom Morgan and acquaintance Kate Dollar. Blaisedell's first task is to get rid of the nuisance of the McCowan gang. During the events of the book, Bud Gannon is trying to seek...
2025-02-1051 minA Deadman's BooksWarlock (1958) by Oakley HallOakley Hall's western epic Warlock examines deep messages and themes with the backdrop of the American Old West. When the citizens of Warlock feel as if their voice isn't being heard so that they can properly protect themselves, they form a committee to take matters into their own hands. The committee hires the larger than life figure of Clay Blaisedell who comes to Warlock with his friend Tom Morgan and acquaintance Kate Dollar. Blaisedell's first task is to get rid of the nuisance of the McCowan gang. During the events of the book, Bud Gannon is trying to seek...
2025-02-1051 minA Deadman's BooksThe Land Breakers (1964) by John EhleOur friend Jason Crockett joins us as we continue our countdown of our top 5 reads in 2024 with our number three book of the year, The Land Breakers by John Ehle. The novel is the opening book of Ehle's 'mountain novel' series of seven books that spans the generations of two families, the Wrights and the Plovers. In The Land Breakers, Mooney Wright and his wife Imy cross into the Appalachian Mountains to begin a life of their own. As Mooney settles in, another family, the Harrisons, move into his cove with the intention of creating the patriarch's own vision...
2025-02-031h 25A Deadman's BooksThe Land Breakers (1964) by John EhleOur friend Jason Crockett joins us as we continue our countdown of our top 5 reads in 2024 with our number three book of the year, The Land Breakers by John Ehle. The novel is the opening book of Ehle's 'mountain novel' series of seven books that spans the generations of two families, the Wrights and the Plovers. In The Land Breakers, Mooney Wright and his wife Imy cross into the Appalachian Mountains to begin a life of their own. As Mooney settles in, another family, the Harrisons, move into his cove with the intention of creating the patriarch's own vision...
2025-02-031h 25A Deadman's BooksSay Nothing (2018) by Patrick Radden KeefeWe continue our countdown of our top 5 reads in 2024 with number four on the list, Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. This book takes us through "The Troubles" as the IRA sought to create a united Ireland by getting the British Government to release control of Northern Ireland. The book begins with the kidnapping of Jean McConnville, a single widowed mother of ten, and centers around some of the biggest players of the Provisional IRA like Gerry Adams, Brenden Hughes, and sisters Delours and Marian Price.Amazon link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Nothing-Murder-Northern-Ireland...
2025-01-2748 minA Deadman's BooksSay Nothing (2018) by Patrick Radden KeefeWe continue our countdown of our top 5 reads in 2024 with number four on the list, Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. This book takes us through "The Troubles" as the IRA sought to create a united Ireland by getting the British Government to release control of Northern Ireland. The book begins with the kidnapping of Jean McConnville, a single widowed mother of ten, and centers around some of the biggest players of the Provisional IRA like Gerry Adams, Brenden Hughes, and sisters Delours and Marian Price.Amazon link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Nothing-Murder-Northern-Ireland...
2025-01-2748 minA Deadman's BooksLong Time, No See (2011) by Dermot HealyDermot Healy's Long Time, No See is number five in our Top 5 Reads of 2024.Set in 2006 in an isolated coastal town in northwest Ireland, Long Time, No See is about a young teenager named Phillip Feeny (Mr. Psyche) who is working to overcome trauma and grief from an accident that he has perviously had. While navigating through this, Phillip must work through the situation that has arisen with his aging granduncle JoeJoe and his friend The Blackbird. On top of this, Phillip also must keep the delicate relationship together with a girl he has feelings for...
2025-01-2028 minA Deadman's BooksLong Time, No See (2011) by Dermot HealyDermot Healy's Long Time, No See is number five in our Top 5 Reads of 2024.Set in 2006 in an isolated coastal town in northwest Ireland, Long Time, No See is about a young teenager named Phillip Feeny (Mr. Psyche) who is working to overcome trauma and grief from an accident that he has perviously had. While navigating through this, Phillip must work through the situation that has arisen with his aging granduncle JoeJoe and his friend The Blackbird. On top of this, Phillip also must keep the delicate relationship together with a girl he has feelings for...
2025-01-2028 minA Deadman's BooksIntroWelcome To A Dead Man's Books. This podcast was created as a way to help preserve memories of reading books so that one day my kids will be able to read my books with me. It's also a way to go back and talk about many of the books my friends and I have loved together. It's also a place that hopefully other fellow book lovers will come and share their thoughts on the books we read and give recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-1802 minA Deadman's BooksIntroWelcome To A Dead Man's Books. This podcast was created as a way to help preserve memories of reading books so that one day my kids will be able to read my books with me. It's also a way to go back and talk about many of the books my friends and I have loved together. It's also a place that hopefully other fellow book lovers will come and share their thoughts on the books we read and give recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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