The Great Books - Podcast Rankings and reviews

John Miller does an exceptional job of asking the questions that allow his expert guests to share new insights about familiar texts. This podcast is also an excellent source of ideas for new reading material.

I love that each episode begins with the guest justifying the inclusion of each title as a “Great Book”. Some of the books featured bring back memories of trudging dutifully through their pages in high school and, at that time, wondering what English teachers experienced in college to cause them to seem so enthusiastic over the contents.

With several decades of life experience and many more books devoured,I now can appreciate writing styles, themes, allusions, and nuances that were beyond me as a teen. I, like other reviewers, have been inspired to reread with fresh eyes, to revisit beloved friends, and to acquaint myself with new-to-me classics.

Mr. Miller, your podcast has enriched my reading and appreciation of great books! I look forward to the discussion of Hamlet that some future venture of yours will facilitate. In the meantime, you have my heartfelt thanks.

No one gets to the heart of these great books like Miller. For those of us starved for access to the classics this is a must. Thank you Hillandale!

I really loved this podcast. You and your guests helped me think more deeply about literature I had read and motivated me to read things I didn’t know existed. I enjoyed this show so much. You will be missed.