Reading Into It

Holes is a book-to-film adaptation that explores the juvenile justice system, family legacies, poverty, and so much more. Books like these remind us why we don't ban books, and what we can glean from interacting with characters who come from different backgrounds and perspectives.
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In this episode, we take on book three in the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy. Parables, what makes a character recognizable, and more questions about the mysteries of Narnia are discussed, and I give my honest opinion on how this book plays a role so far in this epic tale.

In this episode, we meet: The Pevensies, Mr. Tumnus, and a world full of old and new characters. Mr. Tumnus is a victim of the system, and I'm trying my best not to dislike Edmund in this Biblical parallel universe. Mentions of: Lady Lilith, Genesis, New Testamant versus Old Testament, and the Great Sacrifice explained. TW: Religion, Christianity, Biblical doctrine

HELLO! I am back! I apologize for the LONG break, but since we are all mostly human I'm sure you will understand. This week we are discussing the prequel to the Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew. Essentially the Genesis of how Narnia came to be, this story centers around a biblical retelling in reverse, allowing us to view biblical concepts in a more fantastical perspective! One that allows more empathy and emotion than what we might be usually given in moral-driven stories. Happy reading! Follow our instagram @readingintoitpod or email us at readingintoitpod@gmail.com. Love you!

LONG TITLE, I KNOW. This book quietly changed my life last year when things felt bleak. Kate Dicamillo's writing style is something I can't quite explain besides being similar to being held and wrapped in a big blanket right after a huge heartbreak. Kate DiCamillo tackles the complicated topic of what it means to love and be loved with Edward Tulane, a toy China rabbit who, at first, knows nothing of the concept. In a lot of ways, we begin our journey with love in a similar way. Happy reading! Let's all learn to love, love, and love again with Edward!