436 The Lorax by Dr Seuss (with Mesh Lakhani)

Twentieth-century French novelist Colette (1873-1954) was a strikingly modern celebrity and full of contradictions. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Kathleen Antonioli about her book Colette: A Critical Life, which tells the story of the life and legacy of literature's most ...  Show more

As the History of Literature Podcast Tour rolls through literary England, Jacke and Emma are revisiting some past episodes with connections to what they're seeing and doing. Today, they're in Bath, which naturally means spending some time with Jane Austen. In this episode, which ...  Show more

Join us as we explore the timeless tales and colorful characters created by the beloved children's author. From the mischievous Cat in the Hat to the heartwarming Horton the Elephant, Dr. Seuss's stories continue to enchant readers of all ages with their clever rhymes and timeles ...  Show more

If you don’t know who Dr. Seuss is, you should! He was a cartoonist and author who brought us The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham, and more than 40 other incredible books for children—and adults—around the world. He’s often called “the father of contemporary childr ...  Show more

There's a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr Seuss, another terrific story book for kids from the wonderfully creative Dr Seuss. A wonderful story from the ever creative Dr Seuss. Dr. Seuss’ unique entertaining writing style and appealing illustrations capture the hearts of kids worldwide ...  Show more

Show notes:

Let’s just be real with it: we’re very nosy people. It’s why we’ve always been interested in other people’s stories and why we love books so much. And it’s why we’re both drawn to the historical fiction genre. We get to dive into the past ...