Noteworthy Reading

About Noteworthy Reading

We take a deep dive into our favorite books and authors so their ideas don't get left on the shelf!

Publisher

Bryce Napier

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Apr 2022

Latest episode

1 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Nov 2024

   9. Liberty Or Death

   In E9, we'll showcase political authors we trust in 2024. So if you want to dive into current issues through the lens of Patriots and want some good book recommends, then give this one a listen!

2. 

   16 Dec 2023

   8. The Man Who Invented Christmas

   Sponsors TheUnforgiftable.com (https://theunforgiftable.com/) Lifting With Jesus (https://a.co/d/iFr1ieb), by Bryce Napier References Charles Dickens’s Christmas Carol. The Morgan Library & Museum. (2018, December 3). https://www.themorgan.org/collections/works/dickens/ChristmasCarol (https://www.themorgan.org/collections/works/dickens/ChristmasCarol ) Garner, J. F. (2000). Politically correct holiday stories: For an enlightened yuletide season. CNIB. IMDb.com. (2017, November 22). The man who invented christmas. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6225520/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6225520/) Standiford, L. (2017). The man who invented christmas: How Charles Dickens’s a christmas carol rescued his career and revived our Holiday spirits. Broadway Books. YouTube. (2023, December 11). Andrew Klavan asked Eric Metaxas the question, but what is the answer?. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyfv7h78CAU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyfv7h78CAU ) Further Reading Letter To The American Chruch (https://a.co/d/j6xOzWU), by Eric Metaxas The Man Who Invented Christmas (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YSXWN3Q/?coliid=ICDNX7U77MB93&colid=1MC2HCUC09JN9&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&_encoding=UTF8&tag=a1k1c8491d3dq-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d4747fba1e78fcded65da9ab10521a18&camp=1789&creative=9325), by Les Standiford Politically Correct Holiday Stories (https://a.co/d/hPUYl7M), by James Finn Garner

3. 

   7 Oct 2023

   7. The Sherlockian

   The Sherlockian (https://amzn.to/48LgmnS), by Graham Moore, mixes modernity and antiquity in mysterious ways. The cover is superb. The story is interesting. I've got my qualms with how the character of Arthur Conan Doyle was handled, but all in all, it's a game of dual detectives that leads you down trails of parallel meta mysteries. If you're wondering about that video interview with the author I mentioned, you can find it here (https://youtu.be/A3opDQl3D74?si=RDHYA4rJJHwCx9TO).

4. 

   24 Dec 2022

   6. St. Nicholas: The Man & The Legend

   Before he was Father Christmas...he was father, merchant, hunter, warrior, protector, hermit, and friend. And he was set apart. What makes St. Nick, tick? The Immortal Nicholas, written by one of America's lead Radio / TV personalities, Glenn Beck, is a fictional take on Jolly Old St. Nick. It's set in the cradle of civilization during the time of Christ and the centuries after His resurrection. If you've ever wanted a story about how the historic St. Nick could have become such a legend, and one that's tied to the real meaning of Christmas, then I think you'll be satisfied with how Beck frames it. ***NOTE*** There are a few times I say B.C. when I meant to say A.D. - Sorry! This was actually the first podcast I ever intended to publish with Noteworthy Reading. And it’s a little rough!

5. 

   2 Nov 2022

   5. Switch: How To Change Things

   What changes have you had to make personally or implement within an organization? Were they easy to make? In their book, Switch, written in 2010, Chip and Dan Heath take us on a journey with others who have had brilliant ideas on how to successfully implement difficult changes. The book is rich with case studies and data supporting their strategy, and is a quick 264 page read. It has personal and professional implications and the main idea is captured in a fun metaphor! It's a great read! ----------- Video Pairings Here is the first one by Matt Wallaert: https://youtu.be/LYHO_uMo6fQ (https://youtu.be/LYHO_uMo6fQ) The second one is from Travis Bradberry on Emotional Intelligence: https://youtu.be/auXNnTmhHsk (https://youtu.be/auXNnTmhHsk) This one, I recommend the whole video, but starting at 7:20 definitely to discuss creativity (psychological solutions) vs. logical arguments (Nudge theory): https://youtu.be/uXKilrFGd2U (https://youtu.be/uXKilrFGd2U) ------------ Extra Articles https://www.fastcompany.com/49677/masters-design-robyn-waters https://www.fastcompany.com/1514493/switch-dont-solve-problems-copy-success

6. 

   27 Oct 2022

   4. Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree

   If you like reading A Christmas Carol in December, then you should read Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree in October. In addition to capturing the atmosphere of halloween, Bradbury helps readers look death in the face through the lense of past cultures, while painting a joyous, redemptive, all American portrait of All Hallows’ Eve. While he does offer some candied comfort to the problem of mortality, I wish Bradbury had arrived at the conclusion of “O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” - 1 Cor 15:55. I’ll take Christ over candy any day! *Correction - I reference the book Green Shadows, White Whale, but called the wrong name - FYI! Also, if you're a Bradbury fan, you should definitely check out his website at raybradbury.com

7. 

   3 Jun 2022

   3. Tolkien: Holes In the Ground

   What was going through Tolkien's mind before his entry into WWI? What was his experience like in the War? What were his reflections on the war like, and how did it emerge in his writing? We address each of these topics and more in our latest episode on J.R.R. Tolkien. This episode features Joseph Loconte's, A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1914-18 (https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-Wardrobe-Great-War-Rediscovered-ebook/dp/B00PWOH1EM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8).

8. 

   22 Apr 2022

   2. Tolkien: Oxford, Edith & War

   We explore Tolkien's life after high school and before entry into WWI in order to better understand his development as the author who'd eventually write The Lord of the Rings. *CORRECTION - There's a place in this episode when I meant to say, "New Testament," but I said "Old Testament" instead.

9. 

   1 Apr 2022

   1. JRR Tolkien: Who Was He? Where Did He Come From?

   We'll explore Tolkien's roots to learn what the formative years were like for the greatest myth maker all time. Check us out on YouTube to see the video version! Works Cited Full # line edition . Drout, M. (n.d.). Of sorcerers and men: Tolkien & the roots of modern fantasy literature. Barnes & Noble Audio; Garth, J. (2011). Chapter 1: Before. In Tolkien and the Great War: The threshold of middle-earth (pp. 11–37). essay, HarperCollins. Hammond, W. G. (2020, February 2). Hilary Tolkien - Tolkien Gateway. Retrieved March 28, 2022, from http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Hilary_Tolkien R., T. J. R., & Tolkien, B. (2020). Letters from father christmas. HarperCollinsPublishers. Shippey, T. A. (2005). A Cartographic Plot. In The road to middle-earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien created a new mythology (pp. 114–114). essay, HarperCollins. Unknown, A. (n.d.). Sekhet - definition, meaning & synonyms. Vocabulary.com. Retrieved March 28, 2022, from https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Sekhet#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20Sekhet,example%20of%3A%20Egyptian%20deity Zaleski, P., & Zaleski, C. (2016). Chapter 1 - 3. In The fellowship: The literary lives of the inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams (pp. 13–71). essay, Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Music License LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Elements Item ================================================= This license certificate documents a license to use the item listed below on a non-exclusive, commercial, worldwide and revokable basis, for one Single Use for this Registered Project. Item Title:                      Angelic Choir Divine Elevation Item URL:                        https://elements.envato.com/angelic-choir-divine-elevation-BZ9MDE5 Item ID:                         BZ9MDE5 Author Username:                 AllenGrey Licensee:                        James Napier Registered Project Name:         NOTEWORTHYREADING License Date:                    March 28th, 2022 Item License Code:               M3A4Y7FHPU The license you hold for this item is only valid if you complete your End Product while your subscription is active. Then the license continues for the life of the End Product (even if your subscription ends). For any queries related to this document or license please contact Envato Support via https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Envato Elements Pty Ltd (ABN 87 613 824 258) PO Box 16122, Collins St West, VIC 8007, Australia ==== THIS IS NOT A TAX RECEIPT OR INVOICE ====

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4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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