Confused by Confucius? Daunted by Dante? Shook by Shakespeare? I know exactly how you feel - because that was me. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of diving into those classic books you feel like you should have read by now, but don’t know where to start, Crack The Book is for you. I’m your host, Cheryl. I stumbled upon a list of classic books and realized how much I’d missed. I wanted to understand these stories and ideas and didn’t know where to start. But I was tired of feeling out of the loop and told myself - I can do this. And you can too. In each episode, we unpack an all-time classic book - Plato, Confucius, Dante, and more - exploring their stories, their lessons, and how we can apply them to our lives today. We’re going to take a walk through the humanities, starting from the earliest epics ever written through to the 21st century modern classics. So come along with me - I’ll break down the big ideas, share my honest take on what’s worth your time, and show you how these classics can connect to your life. I’m by no means an expert on these works, but I’m excited for you to join me on this adventure of curiosity and discovery. Whether you’re new to these books or revisiting them with fresh eyes, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to Crack The Book now on your favorite podcast platform.