The Literary Life Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This podcast has given me eyes to see and ears to hear in a whole new literary sense. Eternally grateful for the wisdom and inspiration passed down. Also, the regularity of this podcast bringing me to full blown tears due to understanding the greater story woven throughout stories (many I would have never previously picked up) has become such a joy on my life. Thank you for that! My children now ask “are you crying about another book?”.

The just-right companions and conversation I’ve always wanted.

I was a hungry student who didn’t know how and where to continue my education after college. I did not want literary tests or “expert opinions” — I wanted story-loving friends and lively banter and enthusiasm and laughter and wit and rabbit trails. And I found it here!

Yes, one can always read good books on one’s own, but there is a place in the world for kind guides who are real human beings who can open doors and literary portals of time. Angelina and her friends do that so well.

It takes a few episodes to slowly get to know them and come to appreciate them as friends and unique individuals, and that’s not popular in our consumeristic age, but I’m the odd soul who loves stories and anecdotes and lore, thank you very much.

The reason I keep coming back is because this podcast is proof to me that kindred spirits definitely do exist. :)

This podcast has been an encouragement and help to me in my newly found literary journey. Thank you for helping me love reading again. The series on Mansfield Park and ‘Til We Have Faces have been incredibly enjoyable and thought provoking. The series on Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson has also been really helpful. I listened to the Harry Potter book 1 series while driving through the night and it kept me on the edge of the seat with the insights and connections I had never made before. Thanks so much for sharing this gift with us.

Step into the world of books with three guides to make your way through faery land, Victorian England, Ancient Greece and beyond. This podcast is hosted by the brilliant teacher Angelina Stanford, the Wise homeschooler Cindy Rollins, and the witty poet Thomas Banks who teach you how to make the most of every read and how to cultivate wonder, joy, truth, and beauty in leading your literary life. And whether you have a history with books or not, this podcast may be just the thing to make you fall in love with them. Who can say. It may even help save the world.

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Don’t forget to bring your commonplace book along for the ride. Also your bingo cards because there will be Charlotte Mason quotes from Cindy, self-deprecating Thomas lines, and hills Angelina will most certainly die on.

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If you do not know what I am talking about then stop reading this review and press the play button already