End of Season 1 - Taking a Short Break

Hi all!  This is just a note to announce I am wrapping up Season 1 of Classics Considered and taking a little break.

Over three months, our auditory "voyage" has spanned a variety of topics, from dystopia to historical fiction and from reviews to not-so-rhetorical questions.  Thanks to all who have been listening along the way!  I've enjoyed sharing books I like and some I didn't, and it's been lots of good fun, technical difficulties included.

In April, I plan to release one or two special episodes, so please stay tuned for that.  Otherwise, watch for Season 2 the first Monday in May, which will hopefully - like every good TV series - exceed Season 1 in quality and entertainment educational value.

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Stephen said…
Well, I for one have enjoyed your episodes so far, and will anticipate their return!
March 24, 2018 at 12:45 PM
Marian H said…
Thanks for sticking with me during this experiment! :) I've been keeping a backlog of ideas, so there should be some good variety for next season.
March 24, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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