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Doug had never read the Harry Potter books. Robb has read them many times. Together they went through the books to see if the magic was still there. NOW! The Harry Potter series has concluded and the Death Readers are delving into other classic works that one (or both?) may have missed out on. If you’re reading along for the first time, Beware: Spoilers Abound. Send us an Owl! DeathReaders@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter @RealDeathReader Feeling Generous? You can support the pod at patreon.com/DeathReaders
Episodes
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
The Readers delve into hot topics like presumptive offense, hypothetical idioms, and fables.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Robb and Doug dig into the strange meat of The Silence of the Lambs. We’re introduced to Clarice Starling but all Robb interested in discovering exactly why Doug objects to eating people.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 42 - to the End
It’s the Red Dragon Book-Wrap Party! In this episode Doug revels in the book’s last page thesis statement and Robb appreciated Will’s brand of “Fu¢% You!”
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 35 - 41
In this episode of Death Readers Doug is critical of the book’s narrative turn and Robb fantasizes about getting out of jury duty.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 27 - 34
The Readers delve into a little more of Dolarhyde's past. We (finally) meet Reba. All the chess pieces are now in place. And what DO you call Housekeeping that happens at the end?
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
J.S. Bach Toccata & Fugue in D Minor by Kevin MacLeod
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 17 - 26
Content Warning: Discussions of Child Abuse
The Readers find themselves stunned by a trip into Francis Dolarhyde’s harrowing past and surprised at the level of empathy Thomas Harris achieved.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 12-16
In this episode Robb and Doug discuss crime and criminals. Robb praises Thomas Harris’ writing while Doug confesses he’s begun watching Hannibal again.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Red Dragon chapters 6 - 11
In this episode the Readers Doug makes an unclear point about police work early on and… it doesn’t translate. Robb lectures about time and shares his insights into the present tense.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Aria From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
The Readers plumb the depths of their friendship while examining Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon. How is it different than their beloved Hannibal TV show? Doug believes the book is littered with narrative booby-traps and Robb shares his love for the writing style. They both talk at length about their mothers.
Death Readers Theme by Matt Faubion
Variatio 1a 1 Clav. From the Open Goldberg Variations by Kimiko Ishizaka
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Goosebumps #17: Why I’m Afraid of Bees
The Readers get buzzy finishing their Goosebumps trifecta. But what exactly is this book about? A boy becoming a bee? A young person experiencing a strange new bodily transformation? Perhaps a sexual awakening? Take a listen as we honey-comb through this book so you don’t have to.
Death Readers theme by Matt Faubion