
Our lives, from their beginnings, are storied, and find their fullness when nestled securely within the Great Story; the one that opens, “In the Beginning…” Here on The Reader and the Writer, we delight in and give witness to that Great Story by reading and discussing those excellent works of literature written since. thereaderandthewriter.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 125 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Welcome to Middlemarch! In this episode, Shari and Rhea lay the groundwork for R&W’s first yearish-long read. They discuss the author, George Eliot, the origin story of Middlemarch, and all the things they will be looking for while they read. Oh, and... more
Welcome to the final episode of R&W’s 2025 year-long read of War and Peace. It really is hard to believe it’s over (Except, if you’re Shari, it’s not. Six more Epilogue essays to go!)
In this episode, Shari and Rhea discuss the way Tolstoy takes the... more
It’s hard to believe, but it’s time for the last episode of 2025.
In this episode, Rhea and Shari ask each other questions about all things R&W and books this 2025. They talk about those most memorable scenes, where they found the Great Conversation... more
“Hope,” he said. “Damn thing never leaves you alone.” —Paul, p. 219
Welcome to the final episode of Klara and the Sun. In this episode, Shari and Rhea discuss all the motifs and how they bring to life the central question of this novel: What does it... more
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Into the 3rd book so far and the podcast has been a treat. Relaxed, smooth banter gives detail, light and understanding to wonderful literature. They make reading the book a team sport in the best sense of the word.








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