Functionally Literate
By Ryan Carter
It's a book club! Join Ryan and his friends every other Tuesday as they chat about books (and also tell you all about things they aren't sponsored by). From Mythology and Swords & Sorcery to Urban Fantasy or History, this book club is all about having a good time while exploring diverse literary genres.
Currently, the club is making its way through: The 5th story of Le Morte d'Arthur
Currently, the club is making its way through: The 5th story of Le Morte d'Arthur
Latest episode
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14 | Chapters 14-20
(3/12) We are now beginning to diverge from reality. Suspend some disbelief at the door. -
14 | Chapters 7-13
(2/12) Nate keeps discovering strange things about his apartment building, and acquires a confidant.Read along with us! We recommend you listen to the -
14 | Chapters 0-6
(1/12) Nate moves into an unusually cheap apartment near Hollywood and then...weird stuff happens. This has been one of Ryan's favorite novels since high school. This is Jake's first time joining us on the podcast. -
In Broad Daylight
What pushes someone to the point that they feel they have no choice but to commit murder in broad daylight? Today, Ryan and Natalie discuss Harry N. MacLean's -
Le Morte d'Arthur V | Chapters 7-12
(2/2) Arthur kills Lucius. Sir Gawaine makes a new friend. Arthur becomes Emperor of Rome. Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text -
Delay, Deny, Defend
Etched into the casings of the bullets that killed CEO Brian Thompson were the words "Delay," "Deny," and "Depose." Not long after that was reported, the popular connection on the internet was to the book Delay, Deny, Defend: Why I… -
Le Morte d'Arthur V | Chapters 1-6
(1/2) Emperor Lucius of the Roman Empire wants King Arthur to pay tribute. King Arthur would rather be Emperor of Rome. Read along with us! Zach is reading a version of the text adapted into modern idiom. Ryan is reading and translating… -
Hogfather
It's Christmas Eve and Zach and Ryan are celebrating the holidays by chatting about Terry Pratchett's holiday book. The Hogfather is assassinated, and for one night Death is filling his shoes! You can buy the book -
The Princess Bride | Buttercup's Baby
(6/6) We discuss the first (and only) chapter of the sequel to The Princess Bride. It strikes Ryan as more of an epilogue, but hey, he didn't write it... Read along with us! The next book we'll be reading for Christmas Ev… -
The Princess Bride | Chapters 7 & 8
(5/6) The Turk and the Spaniard save the Man in Black. Buttercup escapes the clutches of Prince Humperdink...or does she? Read along with us! We're reading the
