The Moth
The Moth
Arts
The Literary Life Podcast
by Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks
Today: #109 in Arts on our combined chart.
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 1 | #77 |
About the show
Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature.
Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the World.
And check out our sister podcast The Well Read Poem with poet Thomas Banks.
Latest episodes
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"Lilith" by George MacDonald, Intro and Ch. 1-5
September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minOn The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas are joined by Addison Hornstra as they open a new book discussion series covering George MacDonald's Lilith: A Romance. This introductory conversation on the book opens with some…
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Finding the Education for Your Vocation with the Hornstra Sisters
September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 32 minThis week on The Literary Life podcast, Angelina and Thomas sit down for another chat with Addison and Ella Hornstra to bring us an update on their literary lives and educational journeys. They open the conversation with some thoughts on…
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"Best of" Series – The Literary Life of Addison and Ella Hornstra
September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 52 minOn The Literary Life podcast today, we bring you a replay of a chat that Angelina, Cindy, and Thomas had with twin sisters Addison and Ella Hornstra. Together they have been given a literary home education. Angelina introduces the Hornstra…
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 41-50
September 1, 2026 · 60 minOn The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas cover the final chapters in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. They begin by taking a look at the epilogue in light of the journey of the soul. Angelina also talks about…
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 31-40
August 25, 2026 · 57 minToday's episode of The Literary Life is part 4 of our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down. Angelina and Thomas discuss chapters 31-40 this week, starting with some thoughts on the conventions of literature in different literary…
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 21-30
August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 0 minOn The Literary Life Podcast this week, Angelina and Thomas continue their series on Richard Adams' Watership Down, covering chapters 21-30 in this episode. Angelina opens the discussion with some thoughts on the importance of the…
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Ch. 11-20
August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minWelcome to The Literary Life Podcast and the second episode in our series on Richard Adams' Watership Down.This week Angelina and Thomas will be discussing chapters 11-20. In addition to covering the main plot points and characters in…
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Watership Down by Richard Adams, Introduction, Ch. 1-10
August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 25 minWelcome back to The Literary Life Podcast and a new book discussion series! This month, Angelina and Thomas will be covering Richard Adams' Watership Down. Beginning of their commonplace quotes, they talk about the background of this book…