Sept. 2, 2025
The Good Company of Charles Dickens

"It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour." — Charles Dickens
Join Jacke and me as we spend time in the company of Charles Dickens at the Charles Dickens Museum, which is a part of our literary tour in England. For the full itinerary, visit John Shors Travel. For reservation details, email mashiko@johnshorstravel.com. Sign up by September 30, 2025.
HOL Literary Tour in England
The HOL inaugural literary tour in England begins on May 6. We're excited as final plans take shape for our time in London, Oxford and Bath. Guests scheduled to join us on the tour include:Will Tosh, Director of Education at the Globe Theater (S…
The 25 Greatest Books of All Time: #1 and #2
The History of Literature Podcast's list of the 25 Greatest Books of All Time names #1 and #2 in Episode 789. In this episode, Jacke and Mike Palindrome discuss the imperfections of standard lists of great books and recommend other more compelling w…






