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  • The Troop by Nick Cutter

    The Troop by Nick Cutter
    Jan 2 2025
    The Troop is a 2014 horror science fiction novel by Canadian author Craig Davidson under the pen name Nick Cutter. This one was pretty gross, and we liked it.The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers, and explore our beloved authors’ lesser-known works. There will be summary, discussion, analysis, and swearing! We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    1 h et 8 min
  • The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

    The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
    Oct 13 2024
    The Mountain in the Sea is a 2022 science fiction novel by American-Canadian author Ray Nayler. Hard science? Check.Artificial intelligence? Check.Octopode intelligence!? Check, check, check! Intelligence and lack thereof permeate Ray Nayler’s debut novel, following scientists, hackers, delightfully adorable yet realistic cephalopods, and much, much more (maybe too much?) in this special, science fiction edition of the Apartment Library, a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers, and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known works. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis, and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    47 min
  • Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

    Earthlings by Sayaka Murata
    Nov 20 2023
    Earthlings is a 2018 novel by Japanese author Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori, and published in English in 2020. The audiobook is narrated by Nancy Wu. Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in? You might be an alien! Content warnings galore! The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers, and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known works. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis, and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    48 min
  • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
    Oct 9 2023
    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1943 semi-autobiographical novel by American author Betty Smith. In the heart of Brooklyn\'s struggles, a delicate tree grows, mirroring the tenacity of young Francie Nolan. In the face of poverty, she discovers the pain and beauty of life. Betty Smith\'s tale is a lyrical ode to resilience The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    57 min
  • Stoner by John Williams

    Stoner by John Williams
    May 14 2023
    Stoner is a 1965 novel by American author John Williams. The quiet, tragic, and simple life of William Stoner is easily the most beautiful thing we’ve ever read. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    54 min
  • Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice

    Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
    Feb 26 2023
    Moon of the Crusted Snow is a 2018 post-apocalyptic novel by Anishinaabe author Waubgeshig Rice. First, the power goes out, and rumors begin to spread through a remote Anishinaabe community in Northern Ontario: a looming catastrophe is making its way up North. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    51 min
  • The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson

    The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson
    Nov 19 2022
    The Emperor’s Soul is a 2012 fantasy novella by American author Brandon Sanderson. Captured and sentenced to death, a thief and forger faces her greatest challenge, for it’s not just her life that hangs in the balance. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    45 min
  • The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

    The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
    Nov 12 2022
    The Travelling Cat Chronicles (Tabineko Ripouto) is an absolutely adorable 2012 novella by Japanese author Hiro Arikawa, translated into English by Philip Gabriel. The quaint and charming journey of Nana—a proud and opinionated stray cat—packs a surprising emotional punch; make sure to stock up on tissues. This is the height of cat literature. The Apartment Library is a book club podcast created and nurtured by our unwavering love for literature. Join us as we embark on a literary journey to read together, discover new writers and explore our beloved authors’ lesser known work. No book is too out there, no story too taboo. There will be summary, discussion, analysis and swearing. We’d love to hear from you! Send us your feedback and recommendations to apartmentlibrarypodcast@gmail.com
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    31 min