Robert Heinlein's Tunnel in the Sky kicks off our 4th year of continuous podcasting. One of Heinlein's juvenille series, this is a fast-paced page-turner about a group of high school students accidentally marooned on an alien world, left to survive on their own. One of Tony's favorites, this was a first-read for Tom.
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This episode, we talk a bit about making Thumbing Through Yesterday. No novel to discuss, just an exploration of the podcast itself. Why did we start it? How successful is it? What have we learned? What are its secrets?
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Michael Moorcock's Elric saga is one of the most influential bodies of work in early fantasy. Elric, the titular character, is the last emporer of a waning empire, one founded on sorcery, dragons, and cruelty. This novel, ELric of Melnibone, is actually a prequel, exploring Elric's origins, and his aquisition of the legenrady runeblade, Stormbringer. A favorite of Toms back when it was new, this is a first-read for Tony.
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Arcadia by Tom Stoppard is a little bit of a deviation, being a play script instead of a novel. Still, it's a fascinating read, showcasing Stoppard's wit and esoteric bent. A favorite of Tony's, this is a new experience for Tom. TTYpodcast.com Thumbingthroughyesterday.com

Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls is one of his best novels, a story about the nobility of war. Or is it about the futility of war? It depends on whether you ask Tom or Tony! TTYpodcast.com Thumbingthroughyesterday.com

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry is a beloved childrens' book that should have a place of honor in your bookshelf. A favorite of both Tom & Tony, we can't believe it's taken us nearly three years to visit this delightful tale. TTYpodcast.com Thumbingthroughyesterday.com

H.G. Wells is often referred to as one of the fathers of science fiction. The War of the Worlds is one if his masterpieces. It has been made into three films, was the source of the famous 1938 radio broadcast, has inspired over a dozen television and direct-to-video productions, and even been reimagined as a concept music album. But how does the original hold up? Both Tom and Tony think it does pretty well. TTYpodcast.com Thumbingthroughyesterday.com

The Comedy Writer is a novel by Peter Farrelly. If you know the name Peter Farrelly, it's likely from his screenplays. He's written such hits as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, and There's Something About Mary. How does he compare as a novelist? Let's find out! TTYpodcast.com Thumbingthroughyesterday.com