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In this recording, my Nonna Gloria Pisani and Bella Pisani discuss the novel Pride and Prejudice.

In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

In this recording Annie Huetteman interviews her father, Mark Huetteman, about how literature has played a role in his life. He recommends to her a literary merit to complete her high school education.

In this recording, student Caroline Lyman interviews her mother, an occupational therapist, Amy Lyman, and they discuss the Amy’s early love for reading, most influential novels, and the lessons learned from them. Interesting take on the importance of reading today...

My mother and I discussed various pieces of literature that she enjoyed throughout her life. She also made some recommendations for high school graduates on what books to read.

In this recording, my father Dean Pisani and I discuss the most pivotal novels that have influenced him and which novels he would recommend to me.

Drury and Dugan discuss the challenges of finding one’s path in the world, blooming in the face of darkness, and influencial people and events. Also mentioning various books that have stuck with them and hopes for the future.

In this interview, my aunt and I sat down and talked over a book we both read. We talk about a book called Their Eyes were Watching God.

In this recording, Rebekah Lampman and Peyton Lienhart discuss “Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert, and it’s impact on us as readers.

In this recording, student Jennifer Stavreva and her mom Boryana Stavreva, discuss “Anna Karenina” and why people should read it.

In this recording, Jayne and Tonya talk about the authors purpose in writing a tragic book like this and why it was recommended to Jayne

In this recording, Daniel interviews James about his reading life and culture, how it has affected him thus far in his life, and his book recommendation.

In this recording students Andrew Doromal and Morgan McLaughlin discuss the Kite Runner, and why it was such a good book.

In this recording High School students Lauren and Brianna discuss the many important characters in the book and how the plot of the book differs from other totalitarian governments

In this recording Lauren Keating and her mother Stephanie Keating discuss the most influential books in Stephanie’s life and why she recommends certain books. Interview flips around minute 9.

In this episode of Literary Experience, high school seniors Jay Liu and Andrew Li discuss the Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. They talk about personal experiences relating to the book and various interesting aspects of the novel.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central student Elisabeth Bieber talks with her father about his reading experience and what books he recommends.

In this interview, Nishant and Matt discuss Pride and Prejudice and many aspects of it from themes to characters. We discuss our major takeaways from the novel and what made it a good read.

In this recording Kelly Summerwill and Annie Schulz discuss important moments that can further develop the understanding of The Great Gatsby.

Harini Loganathan And Hajera Naveed discuss overarching themes and messages, characters, and pivotal scenes of the Great Gatsby.

In this recording Juliana Gutierrez and her cousin, Jordan Smits talk about the book Pride and Prejudice that Jordan reccomended to her, and their favorite characters, moments, and what they took away from the book.

In this interview, my mom and so discussed the American dream as it’s portrayed in the novel as well as Gatsby’s fight to be a member of the elite class and the shallowness of all of I️t

During this interview, Melissa Zinnecker explains how her reading life has changed from her childhood until now. Through her family influences, schooling, and career, Melissa has found reading as a very valuable thing in her life to maintain. Reading has...

Michelle and Joie discuss aspects of “The Alchemist” and how these aspects can be seen in our daily lives.

Louise and Michelle discuss the themes of family, coming of age, and forgiveness in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.