The High School Book Club
Latest Episodes
Ep. 7 - This Play's the Thing That Makes Our Hearts Sing
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, two teachers and one professor discuss the Bard's greatest play, Hamlet. The conversation includes a Danish history lesson, a critical analysis, and a playful "What if?"...
Ep. 6 - Our Best Words in the Best Order
Two English teachers engage in a discussion of poetry that includes both struggles and celebrations in the classroom. We read some teaching favourites, as well as a sample of our own poetry.
Ep. 5 - The Virtuous Coward
Three English teachers discuss the narrative tricks and discomforting themes present in Tim O'Brien's short story, "On the Rainy River".
Ep. 4 - Between a Beast and a Hero
Three English teachers share insights, and some differing opinions, about Shakespeare's tragic character, Macbeth.
Ep. 3 - The Beast and Truth Within
Why Lord of the Flies is still relevant in 2015
Ep. 2 - Son of a Salesman
To celebrate Arthur Miller's centennial, three English teachers gush over his beloved play Death of a Salesman.