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3 Reasons to Read "The Count of Monte Cristo" This Summer
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Jeremy Anderberg
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The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 97-105: What makes it a classic?
Hi there, readers! As we approach the end of our months-long journey, it’s worth starting to examine the story as a whole. How does your experience…
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Jeremy Anderberg
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The Rewatchability of "The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002)
Spoiler alert: Kyle likes the movie more than the book.
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Kyle Smith
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The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 89-96: "Edmond!"
Hi there, readers! This week we arrived at two of our long-awaited, most anticipated confrontations — Edmond with both Mercedes and Fernand. In last…
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Jeremy Anderberg
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The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 82-88: Caderousse!
Hi there, readers! This week we saw the conclusion of Caderousse’s storyline, another nail in the metaphorical coffin of Fernand’s storyline, and the…
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Jeremy Anderberg
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Heads Up for the Remainder of 2023 + A Sneak Peek at 2024
Count of Monte Cristo hangout; Shirley Jackson; East of Eden
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Jeremy Anderberg
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The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 77-81: A Bit of Backstory
Hi there readers, Going into this summer, I knew I would have to read Tom Reiss’s Pulitzer-winning 2012 biography The Black Count, which details the…
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Jeremy Anderberg
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Poll for 2024's Non-Fiction Pick
Hi there, Big Readers! As I’m putting together next year’s reading list (we’re looking at doing 6 books total), I’m having a hard time deciding on our…
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Jeremy Anderberg
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