Literary Roadhouse: One Short Story, Once A Week

Discussion Notes: Freyr This week’s story: Freyr by Tommy Orange Next week’s story: Mandatory Carry by Caleb March Rated: Explicit Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Freyr” by Tommy Orange. In this story, two men bond over their individual physical deformities. One wears his on his face, the other secretly under his shirt! Anais, Gerald, and... The post Ep 179: Freyr by Tommy Orange appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: The Curfew This week’s story: The Curfew by Roddy Doyle  Next week’s story: Freyr by Tommy Orange Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “The Curfew” by Roddy Doyle, a story of an aging man in Dublin who anticipates an approaching hurricane with surprising eagerness. The story was a rare sensation with all three... The post Ep 178: The Curfew by Roddy Doyle appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: The Rabbit Matchmakers This week’s story: The Rabbit Matchmakers by Andrew Phillips  Next week’s story: The Curfew by Roddy Doyle  Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “The Rabbit Matchmakers” by Andrew Phillips, a story of a sensitive boy, his late grandfather’s pet rabbit, and the secrets of his grandfather’s tall-tale life. Gerald... The post Ep 177: The Rabbit Matchmakers by Brian Crawford appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: The Enchanted Forest This week’s story: The Enchanted Forest by Brian Crawford Next week’s story: The Rabbit Matchmakers by Andrew Phillips Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “The Enchanted Forest” by Brian Crawford and have wildly different reactions to this tale of two brothers who fight forest fires. Andy and Anais were disappointed... The post Ep 176: The Enchanted Forest by Brian Crawford appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: The Wreck at Goat’s Head This week’s story: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis Next week’s story: The Enchanted Forest by Brian Crawford Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “The Wreck at Goat’s Head” by Alexandra Manglis, which was recommended by last our previous episode’s guest, Carina Saxon. The story... The post Ep 175: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: The Effluent Engine This week’s story: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin Next week’s story: The Wreck at Goat’s Head by Alexandra Manglis Rated: Clean This week we welcome Carina Saxon to the podcast to discuss “The Effluent Engine” by N. K. Jemisin Carina is a content writer. She formerly a Professor of... The post Ep 174: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: Enid & Floyd & the Moon This week’s story: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker Next week’s story: The Effluent Engine by N.K. Jemisin Rated: Clean This week we welcome Caitlin Hamilton Summie to the podcast to discuss a story she recommends: “Enid & Floyd & the Moon” by Jeanne... The post Ep 173: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: Good Country People This week’s story: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor Next week’s story: Enid & Floyd & the Moon by Jeanne Shoemaker Rated: Explicit Language “Good Country People” centers around a mother and daughter, and their neighbors who are also their farm staff. The characters fall into categories with two very... The post Ep 172: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: Sole Solution This week’s story: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell Next week’s story: Good Country People by Flannery O’Connor Rated: Clean Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Sole Solution” by Eric Frank Russell, which was submitted by a listener named Mark who also watched the live recording and participated in the discussion through... The post Ep 171: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.

Discussion Notes: Mr Salary This week’s story: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney Next week’s story: Sole Solution by Eric Frank Russell Rated: Explicit Gerald, Andy and Anais discuss “Mr Salary” by Sally Rooney, who has been described as the first great writer of the millennial generation. All three hosts loved Rooney’s style, though Andy had... The post Ep 170: Mr Salary by Sally Rooney appeared first on Literary Roadhouse.