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Between The Covers

Between The Covers

By: Jay Ruud and Stacey Margaret Jones
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 Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and his wife, author Stacey Margaret Jones discuss a book from his carefully cultivated ”100 Lovable Books” list. Stacey interviews Jay on what makes the book ”lovable” and where it ranks on the master list. They’ll also discuss current books in the CHAOS READER segment.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • A Timeless War Novel from More than a Century Ago

    A Timeless War Novel from More than a Century Ago
    Jun 17 2025

    This week’s 100 Most Lovable Novels in the English Language entry is Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage, which Stacey knew was about a war, but not which war. Jay shares why it made his list and how it's as meaningful today as it was in 1895 when it was published. Chaos reader talks more about Richard Nixon by John A. Farrell.
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    37 mins
  • Kingsolver’s Conversation with Dickens: Demon Copperhead

    Kingsolver’s Conversation with Dickens: Demon Copperhead
    Jun 10 2025

    This week’s entry on the 100 Most Lovable Books in the English Language List is Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead… This beloved instant classic is popular for a reason. While it updates the eternally relevant Dickensian themes of David Copperfield, it also brings us something totally new and completely American. Chaos reader has also started a biography of a very American figure.
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    38 mins
  • Jane Austen’s Emma, with a Healthy Dose of Movie Talk Thrown In

    Jane Austen’s Emma, with a Healthy Dose of Movie Talk Thrown In
    Jun 3 2025

    Jane Austen set out to write a novel with an anti-hero: “A heroine whom no one but myself will much like,” she wrote about her goals for the book, so why is Emma so lovable? Of course, we couldn’t discuss this enjoyable book without spending time on the equally lovable film adaptations. Chaos reader shouts out a podcast, because, well… chaos.
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    45 mins
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