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The Lightly Literary Podcast

Travis and Amanda
The Lightly Literary Podcast
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  • The Lightly Literary Podcast

    I Who Have Never Known Men - Part 1

    2026/09/05 | 1h 8 mins.
    This week, Travis and Amanda analyze the first half of I WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MEN, a novel by Jacqueline Harpman. Look up from your underground bunkers and stare at the clouds and stars, dear listeners, because Jacqueline Harpman has returned us to literary paradise! For too long did we wander the desert of prose, unable to quench our thirst for brilliance. Well, no longer. This wonderfully vexing and blissfully brief novel has given us something worth pondering — and worth loving. Join us as we discuss a work of obvious and rewarding genius.
  • The Lightly Literary Podcast

    Book Rec: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

    2026/08/31 | 34 mins.
    This week, Travis and Amanda recommend I WHO HAVE NEVER KNOWN MEN, a novel by Jacqueline Harpman. Look up from your underground bunkers and stare at the clouds and stars, dear listeners, because Jacqueline Harpman has returned us to literary paradise! For too long did we wander the desert of prose, unable to quench our thirst for brilliance. Well, no longer. This wonderfully vexing and blissfully brief novel has given us something worth pondering — and worth loving. Join us as we discuss a work of obvious and rewarding genius.
  • The Lightly Literary Podcast

    The Noise of Time - Part 2

    2026/08/28 | 1h 25 mins.
    This episode is an analysis of The Noise of Time, a historical fiction novel by Julian Barnes.
  • The Lightly Literary Podcast

    The Noise of Time - Part 1

    2026/08/21 | 1h 14 mins.
    This episode is an analysis of The Noise of Time, a historical fiction novel by Julian Barnes.
  • The Lightly Literary Podcast

    Book Rec: The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes

    2026/08/18 | 32 mins.
    This episode is a book recommendation for The Noise of Time, a historical fiction novel by Julian Barnes.
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About The Lightly Literary Podcast
These humble friends have simple goals: read, think, and talk. Once a week, they call upon their dormant English literature degrees in order to critically read and thoughtfully discuss a book of interest. Whether you're a wine-toting book club veteran or someone who hasn't willingly read a book since high school English, you'll find jovial, measured discussion here. From mythology to romance, historical fiction to science fiction, essays to memoirs, our selections are carefully curated so that your reading schedule is consistently fascinating and diverse. Join us (and read along!) as we pursue literary bliss.
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