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Unlocking Great Books

Seán Barnes and Carl Davidson
Unlocking Great Books
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  • Unlocking Great Books 61 - The Season 5 Wrap Episode
    We reflect on our last batch of 10 books, known as Season 5.We discuss what moved us, what changed us and kick around a few ideas for what is next. Let us know what you think and please rate the show.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠
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  • Unlocking Great Books 60 - Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
    We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert PirsigZAMM, as it is affectionately known, is a huge book in so many dimensions. Carl describes it as a "cultural phenomenon".We have been itching to take on this on for a while. Carl referred to the Smithsonian exhibit - this is a great article that explores Pirsig, the trip, his tools of the writing trade and the impact of his writing: https://motorcyclestudies.org/volume-17-2021/chrome-and-black-and-dusty-robert-pirsigs-motorcycle-heritage-paul-f-johnston/ Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠
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  • Unlocking Great Books 59 - Fiction Show and Tell
    We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with handfuls of fiction!!Today we chat fiction, why we read fiction, and why you should read fiction too. Carl introduces the Sorbet/Teppenyaki/Kale framework, and Seán discusses books to share with others, and books to escape.The longlist of what we covered:Gregg Hurwitz Orphan X series (we talked about the latest episode, "Nemesis)Mick Herron Slow Horses seriesRichard Flanagan "The Narrow Road to the Deep North"Hanya Yanagihara, "A Little Life"Leo Tolstoy “War and Peace”Richard Osman “Thursday Murder Club” and seriesRobert Ludlum “The Bourne Identity”Tom Clancy “Hunt for Red October”Lucinda Riley “The Seven Sisters”Graham Greene “Our Man in Havana”Lee Child Jack Reacher seriesJudith Kerr “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”James Joyce “The Dead” - a short story.Fill your boots! And let us know some goodies.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab these books here: ⁠https://booko.co.nz/Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠
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  • Unlocking Great Books 58 - Hidden Figures
    We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with The Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.Welcome to the dawn of computing, but not as you know it. This book tells the story of leading black female mathematicians and their pivotal role in aeronautics and the space race. A truly important story, but did we love this book?Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab the book here: ⁠https://booko.co.nz/w/7756775/Hidden-Figures_by_Margot-Lee-ShetterlyFollow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠
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  • Unlocking Great Books 57 - The Radium Girls
    We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with The The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.Truly heartwrenching and a gripping read about a fight for justice. Welcome to book one of our historic non-fiction double header! We found ourselves often lost for words as we unpack this amazing book.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab the book here: https://booko.co.nz/w/7803937/The-Radium-Girls_by_Kate-MooreFollow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠
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About Unlocking Great Books

Seán and Carl are two passionate book lovers who are UNLOCKING GREAT BOOKS! In each episode we explore a book, and how it has translated into our world, or the world of someone else. We think reading is fun, and important, and we encourage you to read these books and let us know what you think! Every episode is a very listenable 20-30mins... great for the commute or when you're out for a wander. Connect with us here: [email protected]
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