The Pleasure of the Text
The Pleasure of the TextTwo friends obsessed with books and writing, we're Shannen and Gareth, and welcome to The Pleasure of the Text Podcast. Reading and writing aren't lonely pursuits, and The Pleasure of the Text lies in the shared imaginative space where readers and writers make meaning together. So tune in and join us as we talk about the books we love, interview remarkable authors, and discuss the writer’s craft.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this episode, we dive headfirst into the raw, surreal, and unforgettable world of Cruddy by Lynda Barry. Part coming-of-age, part fever dream, Barry’s cult classic is a dark, jagged tale told through the scrawled notebook of a teenage girl named R... more
For this episode it was our utmost pleasure to interview author DC Frost about her debut novel, A Punishing Breed, published by Red Hen Press.
DC Frost is a second-generation Angelino. For almost twenty years, she has worked as a fundraiser at a sma... more
Here at the Pleasure of the Text, many a time has the topic of translation come up. In this episode we consider the art of translation further, and take a deep dive into the different translations of Albert Camus's, The Outsider.
As always, if you ... more
And we are back! At the turn of the new year we sat down with beloved friend and fellow writer Patrick (Writing Solutions) and discussed our writing goals, and solutions, to help us progress forward in 2024.
In this episode, Patrick has returned for ... more
A long time in the coming (and the making); review of Solaris by Stanislaw Lem. Two books and two movies (and more), in this episode at The Pleasure of the Text, we talk about the different translations of Solaris, and compare the two.
As always, i... more
Another fun episode here at the Pleasure of the Text, where talk about our favourite (and worse) book recommendations.
As always, if you like our videos, please like and subscribe to our channel, The Pleasure of the Text, for more videos: w... more
"The Darkness is a mouth, and it consumes all."
Our first book review for 2024 is Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, a haunting, thrilling novel full of horror, set in Argentina and spanning the decades of brutal military dictatorship (the Dirt... more
In the first episode of the year, we talk about reading and writing goals, and strategies on how to increase reading and writerly no matter what your current situation is. Enjoy!
As always, if you like our videos, please like and subscribe to our c... more
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