Literati Book Club

Kristen and Charles discuss books dealing with sexual harassment and sexual violence and how the #MeToo movement is forcing America to rethink how we talk about sex. Music by Michael Martin.

Not every book allows us to escape. Some hold our focus on the misery and terror of the human condition. They force us to bear witness. In this podcast, we discuss the books that are burdens, but rewarding burdens.

Stories of empowerment, justice, and the consequences of vigilantism are among the many reasons superheroes remain relevant. We discuss comics and novels that focus on both the super-abled and the average citizen who decide to fight back.