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Today we are re-airing one of our very first episodes of Novel Pairings: Episode 18 on Homer\\u2019s Odyssey, in which Sara reveals her nerdy middle school obsession, Chelsey has strong opinions on defining \\u201cthe classics,\\u201d and we have a LOT of fun discussing the complicated character of Odysseus. You don\\u2019t need to have any knowledge of mythology or The Odyssey in order to enjoy this episode. This episode is mostly spoiler-free, except for a brief discussion of the ending. We\\u2019ll warn you in advance before we get into it, and timestamps are listed below.\\xa0

\\xa0If, after listening to today\\u2019s rerelease, you\\u2019re interested in joining us for a Slow Down Summer Odyssey, head over to the Novel Pairings Patreon page and join us at the $8 literature scholar tier. In addition to weekly podcast recaps of each section of The Odyssey, you\\u2019ll also get invitations to monthly book club discussions and classes to help you get more out of this epic poem, along with our regular Friday bonus episodes and access to our entire back catalog of bonus episodes and class recordings. Perhaps most exciting of all, Patreon supporters will get first access to our limited edition merch shop opening this month! We\\u2019d love to explore The Odyssey and beyond with you this summer so head to patreon.com/novelpairings to join our classics crew.

Our discussion includes:

• \\xa0What is a \\u201cmythology girl?\\u201d [13:08]

• \\xa0Analyzing Odysseus: a larger-than-life character [20:10]

• \\xa0More on Odysseus as a complex, flawed and nuanced hero [29:30]

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Plus, as always, we\\u2019re recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic,\\xa0 including a business book and a book in translation.

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Notes:

Edith Hamilton\\u2019s Mythology

\\u201cSiren Song\\u201d by Margaret Atwood

\\u201c Penelope\\u201d by Carol Ann Duffy

The World\\u2019s Wife by Carol Ann Duffy

Madeline Miller: Circe and The Song of Achilles

Gareth Hinds graphic novel The Odyssey

Bull by David Elliot

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Pairings:

The Time Traveler\\u2019s Wife by Audrey Niffeneger [40:35]

The Martian by Andy Weir [46:06]

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown [53:05]

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood [37:10]

The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth [42:55]

Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera [48:35]

Also mentioned:

\\xa0Chelsey: A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow recommended by Bezi @beingabookwyrm

Sara: Rick Riordan Presents