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Between The Covers

Between The Covers

By: Jay Ruud and Stacey Margaret Jones
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 Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and his wife, author Stacey Margaret Jones discuss a book from his carefully cultivated ”100 Lovable Books” list. Stacey interviews Jay on what makes the book ”lovable” and where it ranks on the master list. They’ll also discuss current books in the CHAOS READER segment.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • The Continuing Relevance of LORD OF THE FLIES

    The Continuing Relevance of LORD OF THE FLIES
    Apr 14 2026

    Jay kicks off Season 3 of Between the Sheets with William Golding’s 1954 novel about boys stranded on a remote island, and their collective and individual responses to their situation. The novel’s themes are timeless. Chaos Reader checks in with Ian McEwan’s newest novel.
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    44 mins
  • Who is Really the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?

    Who is Really the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?
    Feb 10 2026

    In the final episode of Season 2, Jay names Mary Shelley’s 19th century gothic-horror novel FRANKENSTEIN to his list of the 100 Most Lovable Novels in the English Language, and Chaos Reader checks in AGAIN with Gerald Ford’s biography, in which the author has entered the chat. BETWEEN THE COVERS will be taking a break between seasons, but we’ll be back later this spring to finish the list of 100 most lovable novels.
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    48 mins
  • I want, I want, I want… to read Henderson the Rain King

    I want, I want, I want… to read Henderson the Rain King
    Feb 3 2026

    Saul Bellow’s comic, yet philosophical novel Henderson the Rain King is Jay’s most lovable novel this week for his list of the 100 Most Lovable Novels in the English Language. Henderson’s mid-life crisis and the resulting international journey leads to a greater exploration of his own inner self. Chaos Reader checks in on her progress reading a biography of Gerald Ford (still).
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    43 mins
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