Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books
Cheryl Drury

Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books

No. of episodes
102
Latest episode
2026-07-14

Where can you listen?

Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Dante? Shook by Shakespeare? I get it! I'm Cheryl, a reader exploring the world's most influential books one episode at a time. I don't do lectures, and I can't do jargon. But we do have friendly conversations about why (and whether) these books still matter.

Each episode, we tackle a great book or two—The Divine Comedy, The Canterbury Tales, The Odyssey, The Prince—unpacking the big ideas, memorable moments, and surprising ways these stories connect to life today.

If you've ever thought "I should read that" but didn't know where to start, you're in the right place. Subscribe to Crack the Book. Let's find out what's inside.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books?

There are 102 episodes avaiable of Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books.

What is Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books about?

We have categorized Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books as:

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Books
  • Self-Improvement

Where can you listen to Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books?

Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books is available, among others places, on:

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When did Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books start?

The first episode of Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books that we have available was released 18 June 2024.

Who creates the podcast Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books?

Crack The Book: A Beginner's Guide to Reading the Great Books is produced and created by Cheryl Drury.