Extra Literary Affairs Podcast

Story Analysis: The Lady in the Looking Glass - Virginia Woolf

Welcome back to another episode of the "Extra Literary Affairs" podcast. This week we are analyzing, "The Lady in the Looking Glass" by Virigina Woolf. If you ever read Woolf's work and thought, "What is see talking about?", follow along as we delve deeper into her life and work.

March Reading Wrap Up

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are wrapping up our March reading. We discuss our favorite stories of the month and what we are looking forward to in April.

Story Analysis: The Smallest Woman in the World - Clarice Lispector

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are discussing "The Smallest Woman in the World" by Clarice Lispector. Follow along as we explore how characters express love, colonialism, and the nature of joy. We also dive into the life of the author and try to understand possible motivations for her writing.

All About the Classics

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are discussing all things "classic". We offer some responses to online discourse about what people "should" be reading, and we offer some suggestions of where to start. Classics can be intimidating so follow along as we help guide you to finding your new favorite!

Story Analysis: The Witch - Shirley Jackson

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are joined by Christopher, a fan of the podcast, to discuss "The Witch" by Shirley Jackson. We attempt to find the meaning of this story and determine if the unnamed man has nefarious intentions or is innocently telling a story. In this episode we discuss the possible feminist themes and explore fairy tales.  

Introduction - Get to Know Us

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. We wanted to take some time to reintroduce ourselves since we made the decision to change our name. No matter what we call ourselves, our goal remains the same. 

The Husband Stitch - Carmen Maria Machado

Welcome back to another episode of "The Extra Literary Affairs" podcast. This week we are discussing "The Husband Stitch" by Carmen Maria Machado, featured in Granta Magazine and her short story collection, "Her Body and Other Parties". 
Follow along as we trace the possible inspiration for this story and discuss women's bodily autonomy. Let us know what you think the green scarf means!
 
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The Husband Stitch | Carmen Maria Machado | Granta Magazine

Mr. Salary - Sally Rooney

Welcome back to another episode of the Extra Literary Affairs podcast. This week we are discussing "Mr. Salary" by Sally Rooney which was featured in Granta Magazine. We discuss Rooney's unique authorial voice and contemplate if a healthy romantic relationship can thrive within an imbalanced power dynamic. We will also touch on how youth and inexperience shape and guide the protagonists decisions.
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Mr Salary | Sally Rooney | Granta Magazine