Close Reads Podcast

Short Story Hour: "Leaf by Niggle" by J. R. R. Tolkien (FREE PREVIEW)

April 10, 2026·1h 5m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Welcome to another episode of our new series on classic short stories! This month, it’s Tolkien’s beloved story about creativity, hope, and the finitude of life. It’s also a little bit about Dante and Virgil, maybe a bit auto-biographical, and the perfect story to discuss during the Easter season. We discuss. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

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