Aug. 22, 2025
The History of Literature Podcast Goes to England
Join the History of Literature Podcast on a literary tour of England! Celebrate iconic authors, explore historic sites and rediscover classic stories.
Jacke and I will be channeling the literary dynamic duo Johnson and Boswell as we start the tour in London, with stops at Dr. Johnson's House and his favorite pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.
To view the full itinerary, visit John Shors Travel website.
The 25 Greatest Books of All Time: The List Continues
The History of Literature's countdown of the greatest books of all time continues! Here's Jacke's list of books 19 to 11, with opening lines that craftily establish the tone and wonder of what comes next.
For more about why these works made Jacke's…
The 25 Greatest Books of All Time: From 25 to 20
What are the qualities of a great book? The History of Literature host Jacke Wilson considers this question as he creates his list of the 25 greatest books of all time.
As a teaser, here are the first lines of Jacke's top books, from 25 to 20: …
