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The CodeX CantinaThe Hamlet by William Faulkner (The Snopes Trilogy) - Novel Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! One of Faulkner's funniest books! "The Hamlet" by William Faulkner is a rip-roaring ride through Frenchman's Bend. The Snopes: Mink, I.O., Flem, Ab, Ike, and more, enter the land and leave it much different than how they found it.
The Snopes Trilogy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WKHsYSi-O4&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA7CD3l1uoUtmpYb9...2022-07-1144 minThe CodeX CantinaShooting an Elephant by George Orwell - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Imperialism? Colonialism? What does the elephant symbolism mean? Let's talk about George Orwell's maybe autobiographical, maybe fictional, short story "Shooting an Elephant" today.
George Orwell Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO_UmqR8QyQ&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAPMYvgYhFjPltT_StdT3v-
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or...2022-04-0717 minThe CodeX CantinaPoetry from BORYS HUMENYUK - Poems Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we are talking about some of the poetry from Borys Humenyuk. Specifically, some of the publically available poems from Words for War. Our poems were translated by Oksana Maksymchuk and Max Rosochinsky.
Words for War Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMrvC8e5kXA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBh7PqtGAy8K1amGGN3QZBD
Ukrainian Literature...2022-04-0517 minThe CodeX CantinaMarch Wrap Up and April TBR || 2022Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below!
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🖥️ Talk to us on our D...2022-04-0420 minThe CodeX CantinaBefore you Read The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky - Book Summary, Analysis, Novel Review, ThemesWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We read this in January and am just now getting the videos out. Thanks for your patience as we work through the logistics of real life! Let's talk about the things we wish we had known back in January before starting "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Themes of Christianity, Kindness, Compassion, and Social Norms coming out in this piece. Many have issues with...2022-03-3112 minThe CodeX Cantina"Make Love" by Yurii Izdryk - Poem Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We pause to look at "Words for War" a collection of Ukrainian poems. We talk about "Make Love" by Yurii Izdryk today. Our version was translated by Boris Dralyuk.
Words for War Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMrvC8e5kXA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBh7PqtGAy8K1amGGN3QZBD
Ukrainian Literature Playlist: https://www.youtube...2022-03-2915 minThe CodeX CantinaKing of the Bingo Game by Ralph Ellison - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "King of the Bingo Game" by Ralph Ellison today! A story that seems to talk about control, class, race, and more.
Ralph Ellison Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62b3BxbTMlM&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCDqNlos-81FrZwVpPD2GVN
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or...2022-03-2813 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky Part 1 - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We are embarking on a part-by-part discussion of "The Idiot" by Fyodor Dostoevsky! Today we talk about faces, intentions, and goodness in a person with Part 1! Let's talk more about the Prince Myshkin and Nastasia characters as these two seem to be enigmas wrapped in mystery!
The Idiot In-Depth Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67iTlScl3MU...2022-03-2533 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Is it madness? Is it all imagination and fear takes over? Let's take a look at "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe today!
Edgar Allan Poe Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_7PyOjBQdY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCq-6ifwSmStfMELxziowXu
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you...2022-03-2421 minThe CodeX CantinaWhy Read? The Obscene Madame D by Hilda Hilst - Book Summary, Analysis, Review, Meaning, ThemeWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about Brazil's Hilda Hilst today. She's frequently compared to Clarice Lispector and particularly this book is compared with "Agua Viva". This is a great work that is a meditation on death, language, time, and meaning.
Hilda Hilst Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQZ8uonKylY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCak6HZRba65noqOEFHWOAW
2022-03-2210 minThe CodeX CantinaLemon by Kwon Yeo-Sun - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! I'm sure we all want the ending explained and to know "what does it mean"? We've seen lots of book reviews so we thought we'd go against the grain for those who have read the book and want to have a spoiler book discussion. Lots of interesting things to discuss in this book with poverty, class, beauty, and the meaning of life! Especially...2022-03-2227 minThe CodeX CantinaTlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! A crazy mind experiment! Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius by Jorge Luis Borges experiments with epistemology, metaphysics, solipsism, and more! I'm sure we all want this story explained and clear-cut answers on "What does it mean?" Well, let's talk through some of this today!
Jorge Luis Borges Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=TXoDmYk4d3U&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAvL0...2022-03-2130 minThe CodeX CantinaA Little Cloud by James Joyce - Dubliners Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We continue down the journey of Dubliners with the middle story "A Little Cloud" by James Joyce! With amazing themes of class, social mobility, nationality, religion and more, let's talk about what this could mean being stuck in the middle of the collection!
Dubliners Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTgYJiNAeg0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC5fRgJ6JpuJ1...2022-03-1717 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! We look at an incredibly popular short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell today! A great story about the hunter and the hunted, strength, and perhaps a nod to the fall of tsarist Russia.
Richard Connell Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hFxsymLsU&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBYFh0UG7kuKtCPK5Jx1K8j
2022-03-1514 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Fly by Katherine Mansfield - Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review, Meaning, ThemeWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Is the meaning to life found within the fly? Do you see this as more class commentary or a commentary on post-war feelings? A great little piece "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield.
Katherine Mansfield Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztjIftcNC8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCzm9Lyw7b_Hb7FsBzmI9ie
✨Do you ha...2022-03-1012 minThe CodeX CantinaTo Build a Fire by Jack London - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Jack London has a way with words. Let's talk about man vs nature, intellect vs instinct, and needs vs desires with "To Build a Fire" today!
Jack London Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fmAJKB9v78&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDV5Y-BTzG5-1o1yFGDWYhH
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel yo...2022-03-0714 minThe CodeX CantinaFeb Wrap Up + Mar TBR || 2022Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below!
Spoiler Free "Why Read?" Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zosyOZHcLmY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBoRL_dSsmL_7bCOff1Csm5
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📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patre...2022-03-0318 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Gun by Philip K. Dick - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Special thanks to our Patron Star for recommending this piece to us! A great #SFF short story by Philip K. Dick, "The Gun".
Philip K. Dick Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PLNWG2jrN0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAN42-oxVNjw4GVlfmTcCWA
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or...2022-02-2813 minThe CodeX CantinaDreams by Langston Hughes - Poem Summary, Analysis, Review, Theme, MeaningWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about the poem "Dreams" by Harlem Rennaisance writer Langston Hughes today. It is a wonderful poem about the future, change, and persistence.
Langston Hughes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMet0ADPNZI&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA78br-dPR_Aj0FFXVN_Ogj
"DREAMS"
Hold fast to dreams
For i...2022-02-2408 minThe CodeX CantinaFlowers by Alice Walker - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about coming of age and loss of innocence with "Flowers" by Alice Walker today!
Alice Walker Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtzW3Qx6Ajk&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAW5haYZU3jP59b75dSu8_s
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to se...2022-02-2211 minThe CodeX CantinaBlues Ain't No Mockin Bird by Toni Cade Bambara - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we are heading to the rural south with "Blues Ain't No Mockin Bird" by Toni Cade Bambara. With themes on privacy, protection, and pride, Bambara weaves a great story!
Toni Cade Bambara playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQOsqNIwTk0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAed7csjwv2u7xc_fOTCnW5
✨Do you have a Sh...2022-02-2115 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Scapegoat by Paul Lawrence Dunbar - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Where does power come from? How is it given? What does unity have to do with it? Let's look at "The Scapegoat" by Paul Lawrence Dunbar today!
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGZt-OfpQcE&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBXafCPvrOCiHNO_D9vnoFe
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd thi...2022-02-1710 minThe CodeX CantinaOn Being Crazy by W.E.B. DuBois - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today let's talk about "On Being Crazy." A short story by W. E. B. DuBois that follows a young man through a society that seems to be having a different conversation than him. Who is crazy and what does being crazy mean?
W. E. B. DuBois Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3XMVcadnJ8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7...2022-02-1411 minThe CodeX CantinaMarigolds by Eugenia Collier - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about poverty, protection, and innocence with "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier.
Eugenia Collier Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIzDGLMqdfY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YD2lc3owO6be3XZPAgPehmt
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pi...2022-02-1013 minThe CodeX CantinaMoses, Man of the Mountain by Zora Neale Hurson - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! A Spoiler-Free discussion about "Moses, Man of the Mountain" by Zora Neale Hurston.
Audio Voice Over Provided by Lezlie @The Nerdy Narrative
Zora Neale Hurston Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsKMRaAmzg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBoK2V_iUrDZbr-d8WSF6zp
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📖 J...2022-02-0807 minThe CodeX CantinaOne Friday Morning by Langston Hughes- Short Story Summary, Analysis, Review, Theme, MeaningWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's take a look at "One Friday Morning" by Harmel Rennaisance writer Langston Hughes today!
Langston Hughes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMet0ADPNZI&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA78br-dPR_Aj0FFXVN_Ogj
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Jo...2022-02-0714 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Triumph by Clarice Lispector - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we are looking at "The Triumph" ("O Triunfo") which is Lispector's first published work! A story about a man's struggle with his career and relationship but told from his lover's point of view. What is strength in a relationship? Do relationships mean we give up who we are to combine with others?
Clarice Lispector Playlist: https://www.y...2022-02-0313 minThe CodeX CantinaJanuary Wrap Up and February TBR 2022Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below!
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🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server: https://discor...2022-01-3121 minThe CodeX CantinaBoys and Girls by Alice Munro - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! A great story about the pressures of society and how boys and girls step into their identity.
Alice Munro Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrSCOj7_mNA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAbR47rhBMKZvj48NyVtWbg
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☕️ Buy Us a Coffe...2022-01-2715 minThe CodeX CantinaPale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's take a Spoiler-Free attempt at describing "Pale Fire" by Vladimir Nabokov. Just referring to this as Post-Modernism really fails to capture everything this book accomplishes! It was listed in Modern Library's Top 100 Books and Larry McCaffery's Top Book of all time.
Vladimir Nabokov Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lsCcz4qt7o&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCx3pbsAnjGbkwcJuLEkr4I
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or wo...2022-01-2511 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Umbrella Man by Roald Dahl - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's take a look at how looks can be deceiving with "The Umbrella Man" by British Author, Roald Dahl.
Roald Dahl Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is12ApKN6f4&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAuIJbftoUQqoRVtULh0_8x
Link to Listen for Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE4qZmRLuG8
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Jo...2022-01-2409 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Swimmer by John Cheever - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we are looking at one of the most heavily anthologized short stories, "The Swimmer" by John Cheever. Hailed as one of the greatest short stories of all time, let's take a look at a few of the angles that resonated with us. We talk about Greek influences and the Odyssey, societal pressures, alcoholism, and more!
John Cheever Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjbKalXQhI8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YD6iPWwn1gby6HECTTJ9LG7
2022-01-2017 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Astounding Science Fiction Tag by @Michael K. Vaughan Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
Created by Michael K. Vaughan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SpdxlKhFT8
Jack's Tag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5I94CAhyAg
Questions:
1. What was the first science fiction book that you read? What did you think of it?
2. What was the last science fiction book that you read? What did you think of it?
3. If you love science fiction, what m...2022-01-1827 minThe CodeX CantinaExodus by James Baldwin - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we are looking at "Exodus" by James Baldwin. Clearly, we're meant to ask some questions about the Book of Exodus and the Bible. Perhaps there was a hardening of Florence's heart?
James Baldwin Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vILtwwkl40&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCa_ebQw4HXAKbQSA0nLtKX
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our...2022-01-1713 minThe CodeX CantinaWhere Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Joyce Carol Oates - Short Story Summary, AnalysisWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today is such an amazing piece that we hope you love. "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" by Joyce Carol Oates. This story has it all: emotions, trists, Bob Dylan, The Love Revolution, The Devil, Vampires, and more! All metaphorical of course :D
Joyce Carol Oates Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FgXC03pqUE&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YD_i20s8jwza-_yJv_zwwxe
✨Do you have a Short Story or No...2022-01-1316 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Fab Four Book Tag by @Tom LA Books Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are looking at the Fab Four Book Tag today by @Tom LA Books
Tom La Books Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMwepFp9DQ
1.“I just fell out of bed, found out what key I had dreamed it in… and I played it”, Paul McCartney (about “Yesterday”).
A book that you dreamed about or that inspired one of your dreams.
2.“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”...2022-01-1122 minThe CodeX CantinaCream by Haruki Murakami - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's look at "Cream" by Haruki Murakami today. This is a tricky one. What did the ending mean? What does the circle represent? What is the cream? Let's discuss this and more!
Haruki Murakami Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcdMO3OQY_8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBdbQ5i4zqDBct5J1-pX8Wp
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Pa...2022-01-1017 minThe CodeX CantinaBartleby the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street Herman Melville -Short Story Summary, Analysis ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We dive into one of America's most famous authors, Herman Melville today! Let's talk about "Bartleby the Scrivener" today and what it could mean for the industrial revolution, civil disobedience, and choice. We also have to talk about that subtle Book of Job reference and death.
Herman Melville Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmbZbQWR3g&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDM5dfr0khbHMc8hrnMgHDp
Link to Read for Free: http://moglen.law.columbia...2022-01-0617 min
The CodeX CantinaOzymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley - Poem Reading, Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about "Ozymandias" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Decay, warnings, and more in our discussion today!
Poetry Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap5iWgeTGLs&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCLHLKysAyodr3Rqw5znNuB
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☕️ Buy Us a...2022-01-0416 minThe CodeX Cantina2022 Goals and Reading Plan || January TBR and moreWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about our goals and reading plan for 2022
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🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecodexcantina2022-01-0318 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Philosophy of Reading Book Tag by @Brandon's Bookshelf Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's take a break from book chat and instead talk about the philosophy of books! This tag was originally created by @Brandon's Bookshelf
1. What's most important...a good character, plot, or message?
2. Should one read books about ideas or opinions they disagree with?
3. As tech advances, what do you think will be the role of books?
4. How important are summaries, review, and art in your book choosi...2021-12-3036 minThe CodeX CantinaThe T-Shirts I Love by Haruki Murakami- Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Haruki Murakami's new book is out. And it's about shirts? Is that it? Let's take a look at the newest release today!
Haruki Murakami Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WST5Wc916V0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBdbQ5i4zqDBct5J1-pX8Wp
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📖 Join our PATRE...2021-12-2704 minThe CodeX CantinaO Tannenbaum by Ernst Anschütz - Audiobook #PoetryThursdayWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we listen to the 1824 poem "O Tannenbaum" by Ernst Anschütz read by Krypto.
Translated by W. H. Dawson.
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🖥️ Talk to us on our Discord Server...2021-12-2301 minThe CodeX CantinaA Very German Christmas - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about "A Very German Christmas" today with @The Nerdy Narrative !
A Very German Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnFQBzHWk_c&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YADRGkr5LbnDXUOYc7D094n
A Very Russian Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aNdROdddko&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBgH-LkZGnnVOPkP9fv6O3Y
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our...2021-12-2029 minThe CodeX CantinaChristmas by Kurt Tucholsky - Audiobook Poem #PoetryThursdayWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today Krypto performs the 1918 poem "Christmas" by Kurt Tucholsky for #PoetryThursday. Translated by Henry N. Gifford.
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🐤 T...2021-12-1601 minThe CodeX CantinaAnatol "Christmas Shopping" by Arthur Schnitzler - Audiobook of the PlayWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are performing the act "Christmas Shopping" from the play Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler. This was translated by Michael Z Wise.
Audiobook Readings by the CodeX Cantina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVTWbeFpWug&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDRnkHtjk6LMPEQRaAuqYe_
A Very German Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnFQBzHWk_c&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YADRGkr5LbnDXUOYc7D094n
A Very Russian Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aNdROdddko&list=PLHg_kbfrA7Y...2021-12-1315 minThe CodeX CantinaA Very German Christmas: German Christmas Traditions Talk with Klaus!Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are working through the book "A Very German Christmas" traditions. We thought we'd take some time to talk with Klaus about some traditions and assumptions we have about Germany including the German Pickle!
Klaus's Channel: @The Contradictorian
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A Very German Christmas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnFQBzHWk_c&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YADRGkr5LbnDXUOYc7D094n
A Very Russian Christmas Playlist: https://www.y...2021-12-0936 minThe CodeX CantinaAnna Karenina Parts 6, 7, 8 by Leo Tolstoy - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Is there a more famous book out there? Maybe. This is a book you'll want to read before you die. Krypto and Una are finally diving into this mammoth and performing an in-depth discussion as they work through it. This will cover Anna Karenina Parts 6, 7, and 8! Leo Tolstoy may have been Russia's greatest writer, he may have been their greatest moralist. Any way you look at it, it's hard to compare the themes of love, public and private life, or adultery any closer...2021-12-0632 minThe CodeX CantinaBefore you Read Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Is there a more famous book out there? Maybe. This is a book you'll want to read before you die. Let's talk about the things to know before starting Anna Karenina!
Anna Karenina In-Depth Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkaqYLXOzWM&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAeKApGlGHLejJIznz37SOE&t=0s
5 Tips for Reading Anna Karenina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkaqYLXOzWM
Read Anna Karenina for Free: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399
Listen...2021-12-0213 minThe CodeX CantinaA Cup of Tea by Katherine Mansfield - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are returning to New Zealand today to look at Katherine Mansfield's "A Cup of Tea." A wonderful piece that once again brings up class divide, materialism, and charity. What did you think of this piece?
Katherine Mansfield Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztjIftcNC8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCzm9Lyw7b_Hb7FsBzmI9ie
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us co...2021-11-3016 minThe CodeX CantinaNovember Wrap Up and December TBR - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about our favorite reads from November and what's coming up in December. We're still figuring out "The Idiot" timing as one of our hosts needs a slight delay before we start.
Link to the October Skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mkN_zzgLos
Top 10 Literary Fiction Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/literary_fiction_podcasts/
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✨Do you have a Short Story or...2021-11-2909 minThe CodeX CantinaThe View from the 5th Floor by Mason in the Dark DiscussionWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about fellow booktuber, Mason in the Dark,'s story "The View from the 5th Floor" today. This was recommended as our monthly Patron read.
Mason's Story to Listen for Free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsBUjNpTopY
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📖 Join our PATREON!: https://www.patreon.com/t...2021-11-2511 minThe CodeX CantinaA Very German Christmas Announcement 🎄☃️Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
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📸 Instagram: http://in...2021-11-2206 minThe CodeX CantinaTwenty-Six and a Girl by Maxim Gorky - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we look at Russia's Maxim Gorky (Maksim Gorky) and "Twenty-Six and One" (Twenty-Six and a Girl) which was published in 1899. A great piece that shows the plight of the working life under the Russian Empire at the time. Possible influences and interpretations of religion in here as well. I hope you enjoy the piece! Our version was translated by Ivan Strannik.
Maxim Gorky Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4yTAi9Fzio&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YB41...2021-11-1521 minThe CodeX CantinaAnna Karenina Part 4 and 5 by Leo Tolstoy - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Is there a more famous book out there? Maybe. This is a book you'll want to read before you die. Krypto and Una are finally diving into this mammoth and performing an in-depth discussion as they work through it. This will cover Anna Karenina Parts 4 and 5! Leo Tolstoy may have been Russia's greatest writer, he may have been their greatest moralist. Any way you look at it, it's hard to compare the themes of love, public and private life, or adultery any closer...2021-11-1135 minThe CodeX CantinaCounterparts by James Joyce - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we talk about "Counterparts" by legendary James Joyce. While this one is not reviewed as frequently as other stories in the anthology, it's one that is very powerful to us. A great tale of abuse sprinkled with the usual Nationality and Religious overtones that Joyce always sneaks in there!
Dubliners Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTgYJiNAeg0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC5fRgJ6JpuJ1dw8mJC0SAH
James Joyce Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2021-11-0819 minThe CodeX CantinaNovember TBRWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! All we want to talk about is Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy!
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🐤 Twitter: http://twitter.co...2021-11-0407 minThe CodeX CantinaAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Part 1, Part 2, + Part 3 - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Is there a more famous book out there? Maybe. This is a book you'll want to read before you die. Krypto and Una are finally diving into this mammoth and performing an in-depth discussion as they work through it. This will cover Anna Karenina Parts 1, 2, and 3! Leo Tolstoy may have been Russia's greatest writer, he may have been their greatest moralist. Any way you look at it, it's hard to compare the themes of love, public and private life, or adultery any closer...2021-11-0154 minThe CodeX CantinaLetter from an Unknown Woman by Stefan Zweig - Short Story / Novella Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we are looking at the Patron Selection of the month. "Letter from an Unknown Woman" by Stefan Zweig.
Stefan Zweig playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsjbGjFBkh8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAX0-neDde77NDXflCY62q1
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☕️...2021-10-2520 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Caterpillar by Edogawa Ranpo - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Returning to the master of Japanese horror, Edogawa Ranpo is up for discussion today. Let's look at his banned story "The Caterpillar" (芋虫, Imomushi, 1929) today. Our copy was translated by James B. Harris.
Edogawa Ranpo Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CeUrnCbXHs&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCOaE5eRkfRRymqAhAm4n-P
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to pick our reads.2021-10-2117 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about one of the first stories to use hiding in plain sight, warnings against over-analyzing, and a hint of you reap what you sow. Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most famous American Authors and "The Purloined Letter" is one of his best Dupan Detective stories. Let's talk about it today.
Edgar Allan Poe Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_7PyOjBQdY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCq-6ifwSmStfMELxziowXu
✨Do you ha...2021-10-1814 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Diary of a Madman by Nikolai Gogol - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We return to one of our favorite authors, Nikolai Gogol! We are looking at his famous "The Diary of a Madman" which has influenced author authors and is a very powerful piece. Let's talk bout insanity, class divide, and what Spain represents in this story. Our version was translated by Pevear and Volokhonsky
Nikolai Gogol Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuQl7MtZdJk&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBaraHX7luwSsvtEvPWuJqa
Link to Read for...2021-10-1421 minThe CodeX CantinaHell Screen by Ryunosuke Akutagawa (Ft. Noah) - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we are looking at "Hell Screen" by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. A very complex work dealing with lots of looks at Buddhism, Psychology of Fear, Unreliable Narrator, and more.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Swl-3ma8Lk&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YD4J02nxwzNMelsm5Cv5Ld_
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Submit an entry via the Wheel of...2021-10-1240 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Decapitated Chicken by Horacio Quiroga - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! A truly horrific story from the Uruguayan horror writer, Horacio Quiroga. "The Decapitated Chicken" is very intense and will really allow you to reflect.
Horacio Quiroga Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRSYzgc_xO0&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YATcacZ7uCabGBk3BeWozmn
Link to Read for Free: https://www.shortstoryproject.com/stories/the-decapitated-chicken/
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see...2021-10-1117 minThe CodeX CantinaTop 5 Tips for Reading Anna Karenina by Leo TolstoyWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are so excited to kick off the Anna Karenina book with everyone today! As it is a book we have been looking forward to a long time with our previous yearlong Tolstoy endeavor, we wanted to make sure we got the most out of it. Let's talk about what are some of the top tips for reading this book. We reached out to several people who have read this book multiple times to get their view on what would help us get...2021-10-0809 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Possibility of Evil by Shirley Jackson - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! What does it mean to be evil? Can we be two-faced? Let's look at "The Possibility of Evil" by Shirley Jackson today and talk about these questions.
Shirley Jackson Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtnbMqrUwSk&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDEBzgDsxDvICjAVlFBreLB
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📖 Join our P...2021-10-0714 minThe CodeX CantinaRussian Lit Party TagWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
This is an original tag created by Stephanie at Ms. Richards Reads. #TagTuesday Check out her video here: https://youtu.be/Ip3eiIX-Q88
Kate from The Literary Apothecary and Christy Luis also posted our videos on the same day as Stephanie. Here is Kate's! https://youtu.be/PsmKat5gc1Q
And Christy's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyCtx0TqGsY
QUESTIONS:
1. Favorite Classic
...2021-10-0516 minThe CodeX CantinaMidnight Mass by Machado de Assis - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about one of the greatest short stories to come out of Brazil! "Midnight Mass" by Machado de Assis is absolutely amazing. Ambiguity in perspectives, coming of age, and more. It's a psychological exploration that rewards people diving further into it.
Machado de Assis Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHxq4-TAGqQ&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDG1ZPeiPghpcPaXvtYHfAf
Link to Read for Free: https://canvas.ewu.edu/courses/1443512/files/74727253
2021-10-0421 minThe CodeX CantinaAll the King's Horses by Kurt Vonnegut - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are looking at "All the King's Horses" by Kurt Vonnegut this week. Originally released in "Welcome to the Monkey House." A great piece that looks at the Cold War and some themes of fighting with proxies. This was the monthly Patron selection from @The Nerdy Narrative ! If you'd like to help chose what we're reading next, consider joining our Patreon.
Kurt Vonnegut Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy32w2mIbqQ&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA72jakRzZR6Rn...2021-09-2817 minThe CodeX CantinaÁgua Viva by Clarice Lispector - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! What exactly happened? It's not a novel. But it's wonderful. It's Brazilian. It's Clarice. She paints with words here and escapes definition. Let's talk about the enigmatic Agua Viva today by Clarice Lispector!
Clarice Lispector Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTHJw_fkuA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC6N8nEmLSIHflBO1PoIueM
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us cover? Join our Patreon to...2021-09-2715 minThe CodeX CantinaKafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami - Book Summary, Review, AnalysisWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
We're talking "Kafka on the Shore" this week by Haruki Murakami!
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📸 Bookstagram: http://instagra...2021-09-2337 minThe CodeX CantinaWhere to Start with William Faulkner?Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We all want to know what's the best book to start with for William Faulkner? I remember asking Google what's the best William Faulkner book. But I saw a ton of answers and maybe there is no singular answer for everyone. Sometimes you want that personal touch such as if I knew you were super into crime noir, then perhaps "Sanctuary" is the best starting point. If Comedies are your favorite genre then I'd recommend "The Reivers." However, as a blanket statement, and...2021-09-2211 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Izu Dancer by Yasunari Kawabata - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! One of Japan's most respected authors, Yasunari Kawabata, up for discussion today. Let's look at The Izu Dancer (sometimes called the Dancing Girl of Izu) and talk about some themes of maturity and innocence, cleansing, and a bit about class divide which was easy for us to miss. Our copy came from The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories and was translated by Edward Seidensticker.
Yasunari Kawabata Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G36Jm3qr6Cs...2021-09-2120 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Our minds are blown this week by Jorge Luis Borges's "The Library of Babel." This is a thought experiment that Borges pays homage to and it's executed wonderfully! With themes on the infinite, knowledge, we didn't even really go into the religious side but there is so much here we by no means expect what we cover to be a complete look at this work! We chose this work as an effort to read more broadly for #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth. We'll provide a link below...2021-09-2022 minThe CodeX CantinaI Stand Here Ironing by Tillie Olsen - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olsen today. We had very different takes on how to interpret the mother. Did you see elements of feminism and symbolism in the meaning of the iron?
Tillie Olsen Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-tonJdrg8g&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC9YHIib6ngYMti4pmP9iGV
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to see us co...2021-09-1618 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Drone King by Kurt Vonnegut - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's return to one of Una's favorite authors, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.! He wrote a little story called "The Drone King" in the 1950s but it was never published. Thanks to the Atlantic, we now have access to it. Let's talk about what could be a look at Men's Rights in a return-from-war situation.
Kurt Vonnegut Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cy32w2mIbqQ&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA72jakRzZR6Rn4xhOPWGyV
✨Do you...2021-09-1419 minThe CodeX CantinaClara by Roberto Boloño - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Our first Roberto Bolano talk! Let's talk about "Clara" a short story published in the August 4, 2008 issue of The New Yorker! A wonderful piece that we have an interesting take on! We don't expect you have to view this story this way but have an interesting look at how he may be using the Male Gaze to talk about women. We chose this as a part of an effort to read more broadly for #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
. What did you guys think of...2021-09-1322 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Comet by W. E. B. DuBois - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Today we are looking at "The Comet" by W. E. B. DuBois. One of the greatest writers to have ever picked up the pen! Let's talk about the color line as well as some possible religious angles for understanding the piece today.
W. E. B. DuBois Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3XMVcadnJ8&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC2FILVlf5sdh4GzTviU6vr
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we...2021-09-0919 minThe CodeX CantinaSanctuary by William Faulkner - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about "Sanctuary" by William Faulkner today. With themes about justice, good, evil, free will, and choice: there is a lot to dig into here. While Faulkner claimed this is just a potboiler, is there more here to digest? A Southern Gothic novel set in the deep south, make sure you check trigger warnings as this is not for the faint of heart!
William Faulkner Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HVOURLMW8o&list=PLHg_kbfrA7Y...2021-09-0635 minThe CodeX CantinaAugust Wrap Up and September TBR || 2021Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
Novels:
I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
Sanctuary by William Faulkner (#FaulknerinAugust, see channels section for participants)
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 in United States will begin on Wednesday, September 15 though Friday, October 15
Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector
Clara by Roberto Bologna
Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Bor...2021-09-0223 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Man from Glengarry - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! For the background and spoiler-free chat, make sure you check out Shawn's background video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHwWCxW96B0
Today we welcome Shawn the Book Maniac to discuss Canada's 1901 classic "The Man from Glengarry" by Ralph Connor.
Ralph Connor Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnWv_1imDJg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCoRSNdWul67wiW4xe4qP1n
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd thi...2021-08-3130 minThe CodeX CantinaMagnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's look at our Patreon Selection of the Month, "Magnolia Flower" by Zora Neale Hurston. Obviously, you never have to twist our arm to ever read anything by Zora. She's one of our favorites so thank you to @The Nerdy Narrative for being a Patron and for selecting an amazing story!
Zora Neale Hurston Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnsKMRaAmzg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBoK2V_iUrDZbr-d8WSF6zp
✨Do you have a Sh...2021-08-3019 minThe CodeX CantinaDreaming of Kimchee by Banana Yoshimoto - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We return to talk about a Banana Yoshimoto story. Let's talk about "Dreaming of Kimchee" (also translated to "Dream of Kimchi"). A story about separation, loneliness, the past influencing the present, and more. Our copy was translated by Ann Sherif.
Banana Yoshimoto Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmLdOWBzqno&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAeg6IVNhEI4c_U5oUXEAM5
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to...2021-08-2616 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We continue our celebration of Women in Translation this month by heading to Brazil. Clarice Lispector writes the final novel of her life with "The Hour of the Star." Some argue it's the peak of her career. It's hard to deny the power this story can deliver. With a heavy theme rooted in class and poverty, there are many other elements such as knowledge and connections with others that leave readers speechless in a profundity that is rarely reached in books. Our copy...2021-08-2335 minThe CodeX CantinaA Painful Case by James Joyce - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We return to our favorite short story collection: Dubliners! Let's talk about another of James Joyce's masterpieces which is "A Painful Case." Whether you're reading this in a box or comparing themes of paralysis and loneliness with other stories in this collection, this is a great piece to break down. Mr. Duffy is a great character and maybe even has foils in others characters in this collection.
Dubliners Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTgYJiNAeg0&list=PLHg...2021-08-1924 minThe CodeX CantinaTsubasa Cat : Bakemonogatari Part 3 by NisiOisiN - Light Novel Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We continue our chat on Monogatari series today. Looking at Tsubasa Cat with a close reading. What do you guys think of this story?
Monogatari Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBD4XkNhLtg&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YDq-plBMayzzV9tW68mnHg8
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📖 Join our PATRE...2021-08-1715 minThe CodeX CantinaToddler-Hunting by Taeko Kono - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! From the short story collection of the same title, we look at "Toddler-Hunting" today which can be a very polarizing text. With themes that explore very sensitive subjects and how our inner fantasies can become reality, we have a hot discussion today! Our copy was translated by Lucy North.
Taeko Kono Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzTDx1bPS7Y&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YB3hjjO0162SC-AuBEI867H
✨Do you have a Short St...2021-08-1614 minThe CodeX CantinaEast of Eden by John Steinbeck - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We look at one of the 20th century's masterpieces, "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck. Written from 1948-1952, this piece is an amazing novel. It's fluid, simple: yet complex and challenging at the same time. If you are looking for a great place to start reading classic literature, this might be the best place to start with classics. It tackles a core idea of what makes us good or evil? What is free will and do we recognize it or influence others in...2021-08-1234 minThe CodeX CantinaA Chicken by Clarice Lispector - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are celebrating #WomenInTranslationMonth with Clarice Lispector! We continue to explore her Family Ties collection, today let's look at "A Chicken" (Sometimes translated as "The Chicken" or "The Hen") which is frequently recommended to people as one of Clarice's best stories. It has themes of freedom, utility, and perhaps an interpretation of women's role in society. Our copy was translated by Katrina Dodson.
Clarice Lispector Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HHpPJOiAPA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC6N8...2021-08-1013 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Tale of the House of Physics by Yoko Ogawa - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are back with another Yoko Ogawa story as we celebrate Women in Translation Month! Today we look at "The Tale of the House of Physics" which we got from the Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories and was edited by Ted Goossen. It's Women in Translation Month for August. This is a great story that seemed to really celebrate the role of the editor in the publication process as well as highlight the vulnerability writers experience. We really enjoyed this story, what...2021-08-0915 minThe CodeX CantinaIn the Box by Taeko Kono - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We are looking at the comic masterpiece by Taeko Kono, a female Japanese author. A great story about going up in an elevator and the fantasies we have when people aren't nice. Our copy was translated by Jay Rubin.
Taeko Kono Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzTDx1bPS7Y&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YB3hjjO0162SC-AuBEI867H
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd think we'd like or would want to...2021-08-0516 minThe CodeX CantinaA Very Strange, Enchanted Boy by Yuko Tsushima - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! August is #WomeninTranslation month and today we head to Japan to look at Yuko Tsushima's "A Very Strange, Enchanted Boy" which came to us via the Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories. An interesting tale about infinity, identity, and needs of a child against the needs of an adult.
Yuko Tsushima Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W12JLUgeO-E&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAKfYmkuvqywNvCohorwcmn
✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel you'd thi...2021-08-0200 minThe CodeX CantinaChannel Format Change + August TBR + #WomeninTranslationMonthWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's talk about books we plan to read in August!
#WITMonth
Hour of the Star - Lispector
The Chicken by Clarice Lispector
A Very Strange Enchanted Boy by Tsushima Yuko
Flames by Tsushima Yuko
In The Box by Taeko Kono
Toddler Hunter by Taeko Kono
The Tale of the House of Physics by Yoko Ogawa
Dreaming of Kimchee by Banana Yoshimoto
2021-07-2914 minThe CodeX CantinaJuly Wrap Up // Voice Over Question?Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
Sanshiro by Natsume Soseki
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Green Lantern: Blackest Night
Short Stories:
A Day's Wait by Ernest Hemingway
The 1963/1982 Girl from Ipanema by Haruki Murakami
The Elephant Vanishes Haruki Murakami
Sweetness by Toni Morrison
A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka
The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck
2021-07-2720 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Let's look at The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck. A very famous work that deals with genders and their roles in society. The heavy usage of symbols is quite strong in this too. We'll see the usage of yellow chrysanthemums and their meaning of scorned love and white has a different meaning as well. Let's talk about it today!
John Steinbeck Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvZUdiHTgkU&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCBrvqet3jyObGbI-GGF_HA
2021-07-2621 minThe CodeX CantinaThe Elephant Vanishes by Haruki Murakami - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We're continuing our exploration of Haruki Murakami. This week we talk about "The Elephant Vanishes" and some themes of unity, pragmatism, and the unsaid in iceberg theory!
Haruki Murakami Playlist: Coming Soon!
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☕️ Buy Us a C...2021-07-1917 minThe CodeX CantinaThe 1963/1982 Girl from Ipanema by Haruki Murakami - Short Story Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! We're finally diving into some of Haruki Murakami's work. Let's talk about "The 1963/1982 Girl from Ipanema" and some themes of memory, experience, and more.
Haruki Murakami Playlist: Coming Soon!
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☕️ Buy Us a Coffee/Sup...2021-07-1216 minThe CodeX CantinaThe JFK Book TagWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
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2021-07-0922 minThe CodeX CantinaSanshiro by Natsume Soseki - Book Summary, Analysis, ReviewWelcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! What an incredible work of literature. Let's talk about the Meiji Restoration, Westernization in Japan, and more today as we explore "Sanshiro" by Natsume Soseki.
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☕️ Buy Us a Coffee...2021-07-0535 minThe CodeX CantinaCats, Patreon, and July TBR 2021Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books!
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