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Childhood Classics: Exploring the Formative Books That Shaped Our Reading Lives

Arthur Rivers by Arthur Rivers
August 9, 2024
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In this literary podcast episode, hosts Shirin and Meaghan embark on a journey down memory lane, reminiscing about their favorite childhood books that shaped their reading habits and tastes as adults.

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Childhood Favorites

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Meaghan chimes in, sharing her own fondness for Goosebumps and other fun series like Jigsaw Jones as well as classics like Robert Munch’s The Paper Bag Princess. The hosts discuss how these books allowed them to explore different themes and emotions at a young age, developing their taste for more mature content as they grew older.

Shirin reveals that she started reading more complex books around the age of 11, including Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt and Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. These novels tackled deeper themes like mortality, loss, and coming-of-age, which resonated with the hosts as they navigated their own adolescence.

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Meaghan shares that she was introduced to fantasy and science fiction through books like His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman and Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. These series transported her to immersive worlds, sparking her imagination and curiosity about complex concepts like parallel universes and magical systems.

Formative Years

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The conversation turns to the role of parents in shaping their reading experiences. Shirin mentions that her mom didn’t censor her reading material much, allowing her to discover more mature themes and authors at a young age. Meaghan notes that in contrast her parents were protective but ultimately encouraged her love for reading by introducing her to new books and series.

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As the hosts continue to reminisce about their childhood reading habits, they touch on the importance of finding the right books at the right time. Shirin recalls how Bridge to Terabithia hit her hard as a pre-teen, dealing with themes of loss and grief that were relevant to her own life.

Meaghan shares that she re-read some of these childhood favorites as an adult to better understand the complexity of the stories and appreciate the themes on a deeper level. Shireen notes that this process helped her develop a greater appreciation for the nuances of storytelling and character development.

Impact On Adulthood

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Throughout the conversation, the hosts emphasize the impact of their early reading experiences on their tastes and preferences as adults. They discuss how their love for reading has evolved over time, incorporating new genres, authors, and themes into their repertoire.

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The hosts invite listeners to share their own favorite childhood books and memories about discovering reading on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook groups. They encourage fans to join the conversation by sharing their own stories and experiences about how early reading shaped their love for literature.

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Picked up and finished my first book late, at the age of 13 years old, but has never stopped reading since. Discovered the works of legendary Stephen King which inspired me to read more as well as write my own short stories.

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