In this episode, Joy talks with her sister Sarah about how (and why) to read really long books, and why reading good books is good for the soul. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Joy talks with Joel (her composer brother) about advent carols, and then reflects on two works of art about the the annunciation: a poem by Denise Levertov and a painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner.  Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Joy sits down with a cup of tea to talk about finishing her PhD, writing a book, starting a new job, and what's next for the podcast. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Joy reflects on the final chapter of Piranesi.  Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

When the man called Piranesi realizes that 16 is in danger he makes up his mind to save her from the devastating flood. Joy talks with Leah Libresco Sargeant and Caitrin Keiper about Part Six of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

This week we open a window into Matthew Rose Sorensen's past, and what we see is more horrible than we could have imagined. Joy talks with Haley Stewart about enchantment, memory, and anti-horror novels in part five of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Piranesi learns something that changes everything: his real name. Joy and Dr Matthew Rothaus Moser talk about names, disenchantment, and loneliness in Part Four of Susanna Clarke's novel Piranesi.  Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Joy hosts a family discussion with Andy, Amy, and Timothy Crouch about Part Three of Piranesi. Their conversation touches on the wicked Prophet, self-care, naïveté, knowledge, innocence, and swan bones. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

Joy talks with Malcolm Guite about his friendship with Susanna Clarke, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, and whether we live in an enchanted universe (like Piranesi's).  Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

After a seven month hiatus, the podcast is back! Joy speaks with her brother Joel about part one of Susanna Clarke's intriguing novel Piranesi, and then gives a literary and thematic introduction to the book. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe