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Join Sara, Lis, and Erin for a lively discussion of witches, girdles, and Taylor Swift as we break down what Anne Sexton means to us. Come for the snacks, stay for the jazzy poetry readings!

Erin, Lis, and Sara discover and enjoy the biting satire and wit of Dawn Powell through "A Time to be Born" --one of the novels is her complete collection. The self-aware spotlight on New York Society in 1941 also helped us discuss and reflect on our own life and times.

Join us for a very special episode as we interview our moms(!) about what it was like to raise us (hint - we were all perfect) and how Dr. Spock’s seminal book, Baby and Child Care, got them through some of the tough parenting questions that every parent faces. Listen and learn about the influence Dr. Spock had on generations and history. Whether or not you have kids, this is an episode that everyone can relate to and enjoy!

Join Sara, Erin, and Lis as they brush up their Shakespeare! We dive into The Comedy of Errors and along the way, learn all about "Yes, And," Lis' love for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and the best way to freeze popsicles.

Sara, Lis, and Erin examine the voices and perspectives in four of Eudora Welty's short stories. Each story brought a chance to learn, laugh, or air some personal grievances.

Erin, Lis and Sara beef up their poetic prowess by analyzing some of the collected works of W.B. Yeats. Think you know what The Second Coming is all about? (Shh! Neither do we.)

In which we wax poetic on things both silly and serious. Come for the deconstruction of the hipster via J. Alfred Prufrock and stay for the Naming of Cats and diet root beer and string cheese.

Erin, Lis, and Sara are delighted and thoroughly entertained by PG Wodehouse's perfect nonsense of a novel: The Code the Woosters. You may have to "ask Jeeves" to get all of the references, but you will be laughing out loud while you do.

Erin, Lis, and Sara take on the ambitious task of connecting the characters and themes in David Mitchell's ambitious novel, Cloud Atlas. This episode may blow your mind.

Erin, Lis, and Sara will not be forcing you to listen to us discuss this shocking and violent novel by Anthony Burgess. We are sure you will choose to listen with your own free will.

Erin, Lis, and Sara are not the target audience for Clifford the Big Red Dog--Norman Bridwell's iconic children's book. Fortunately we brought in some perfect guests to help us make sense of why Clifford is so big. Thanks to Ben, Cameron, Jane, Henry, and Piper for joining our conversation.

Erin, Lis and Sara dive into the history and folklore behind the classic fairytale Cinderella. Is it the love story we’ve always cherished as young girls or really just a story about class and money? You decide after listening to today’s episode.

The gals are joined by Erin's automotively-inclined brother Rob to discuss Stephen King's tale of the vengeful Christine. We talk all things cars and mostly do not embarrass ourselves.

Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" may have been a "beautifully rendered bummer" to read, but it was an interesting play to discuss and dissect. Join Sara, Lis, and Erin as we explore lies, vengeful students, and perceptions of single women.

Erin, Lis and Sara debate whether or not the character of Charlotte actually makes spiders any less scary as they step back in time to appreciate the nostalgic Americana of E.B. White’s beloved children’s classic. Sara harbors secret affections for Templeton, Erin compares Wilbur to Babe, and Lis sets aside her disdain for talking animal--sort of.

Erin, Lis, and Sara join Charlie Bucket and Grandpa Joe on their charming and vaguely upsetting tour of Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory. Join us as we discuss Roald Dahl's problems with gum-chewers, greed, and gluttony.

Sara, Erin, and Lis laugh their way through the story and discussion of Mark Twain's witty short story, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." We also loved celebrating the magic and art of storytelling. Bonus treat: dramatic readings.

Join Erin, Lis and Sara as they enter the adolescent turmoil of Holden Caulfield to discuss the cultural footprint of J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye.

Erin, Lis, and Sara sing high praises for the Christmas traditional favorite-- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Which ghost had the most impact? Which adaptation do we cherish the most? Why do people like fruitcake? Listen to find answers to these vital questions.

"A problematic situation for which the only solution is denied by a circumstance inherent in the problem or by a rule." So says the dictionary regarding a catch-22. Erin, Lis, and Sara explore the origins of this conundrum in their discussion of Joseph Heller's 1961 classic, "Catch-22."