“When is a book not just a book? Well, as almost any cultural historian can tell you, a book is almost never just a book…”So begins today’s story from Dr. Scott McLaren.For further reading: <a href='https://utorontopress.com/us/pulpit-press-and-politics-2'>Pulpit, Press, and Politics: Methodists and the Market for Books in Upper Canada</a> by Scott McLaren (University of Toronto Press, 2019) Episode transcript: <a href='https://skymichaeljohnston.com/90secnarratives/'>https://skymichaeljohnston.com/90secnarratives/</a>

90 Second Narratives is a weekly podcast featuring engaging true stories told by trained historians. Each episode includes a short story interwoven with expert analysis of the story’s historical significance. The concise length and storytelling format of the episodes make history accessible, dynamic, and entertaining. The subjects of the stories are diverse—spanning the globe and ranging from the pre-historic to the modern age. While individual stories stand alone, the episodes in each season are linked thematically and combine to offer comparative perspectives that illuminate connections from across the human experience. Every episode also includes recommendations for further reading. 90 Second Narratives provides a novel way to hear historians share the wonders of the past in their own voices.