The clear majority of literary novels are read by women. The clear majority are written by women, too. Women also dominate the publishing industry around these books. As a result, more and more men are feeling alienated by this new literary landscape.

What’s led to this shift in the literary world? Is the development good, bad, or neutral? Matt, Mandy, and Christina delve into this multi-faceted issue.

 
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Are Today's Literary Novels Only for Women?
Are Today's Literary Novels Only for Women?

The clear majority of literary novels are read by women. The clear majority are written by women, too. Women also dominate the publishing industry around these books. What’s led to this shift in the literary world?

From Rend Collective to Children’s Author
From Rend Collective to Children’s Author

Bestselling children’s author Ali Gilkeson joins the digital pub table to discuss how her background with Rend Collective has influenced her writing.

Harry Potter in 500 Years
Harry Potter in 500 Years

What are the novels, movies, and songs that will still be relevant and important to people in the year 2525? Each of the co-hosts offers their best guess.

Why the Hammered Dulcimer Is the Greatest Instrument You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Why the Hammered Dulcimer Is the Greatest Instrument You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

Musician and composer Joshua Messick explains the hammered dulcimer’s unique ability to tell a story through its music.

Neve Foster's Big Reveal
Neve Foster's Big Reveal

Author Neve Foster joins the table to discuss her new novel, Of Ink and Spirit.

You Can't Judge a Book . . .
You Can't Judge a Book . . .

Join our cohosts in a discussion of what makes a book cover good, bad, memorable, or even misleading. 

Beneath, Between, Beyond
Beneath, Between, Beyond

Middle grade fantasy author Carolyn Leiloglou returns to the pub table to chat about the conclusion of her award-winning Restorationists trilogy, Beyond the Far Horizon (available 09/09/2025).

What Our Favorite Colors Say About Us
What Our Favorite Colors Say About Us

Can our favorite colors tell us something about ourselves? Join us as we turn to painter Mark Rothko's masterful approach, using the relationship between color and human brain to engage his audience.

The Happiest Saddest People
The Happiest Saddest People

Author JL Gerhardt and her husband Justin collaborate on the podcast Holy Ghost Stories. Gerhardt joins the table to talk about one of their recent projects: "The Happiest Saddest People."

All Aboard the Grandparents Express
All Aboard the Grandparents Express

Author Leilani Mueller’s new chapter book, All Aboard the Grandparents Express, explores grief, loss, and imagination from the perspective of its 8-year-old narrator.


Believe to See Podcast

A podcast of the Anselm Society Arts Guild. Join host Matt Mellema, Mandy Houk, Christina Brown, and a rotation of guests at the digital pub table to explore how art and storytelling matter for faith and to connect our stories, great stories, and the Great Story.

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