The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3

Bookish Introverts Podcast: Christian/Clean Fiction Book Talks

In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation They explore the themes of redemption, temptation, and the role of women in the story. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the inclusion of mythological creatures in the book and compare it to other popular series like Harry Potter. The conversation concludes with a taste test of Turkish Delight, a treat mentioned in the book.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
03:35 The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
06:06 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: First Book in the Series
09:24 Discussion on Writing and Author Notoriety
24:26 Controversy and Turkish Delight
36:56 Introduction and Background
39:04 Exploring Redemption and Temptation
41:44 Controversy and Mythological Creatures
42:44 The Role of Women in the Story
44:12 Comparisons to Other Popular Series
45:18 Fun Taste Test of Turkish Delight