Just the Best Literature

Hosted by Dennis Leap

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.

#68: Introduction to JBL’s Summer of Classics Series

Aired Monday, June 26, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   54 minutes
Host Dennis Leap uses Senator Ben Sasse’s book The Vanishing American Adult to explain why reading classic literature is vitally important for teen development into adulthood and introduces Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

#67: The 60-Plus Panel Discuss "Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip,” Part 3

Aired Monday, June 19, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   28 minutes
Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book III: The Factory. Includes conversation on Driving tickets, the Chinese entrepreneurial spirit, Chinese teenagers, and the Ancient Weir Art Village.

#66: The 60-Plus Panel Discuss "Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip,” Part 2

Aired Monday, June 12, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes
Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book II: The Village. Includes conversation on Sancha village life, marriage and family, and the migration to cities.

#65: The 60-Plus Panel Discuss "Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip”

Aired Monday, June 5, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   26 minutes

Host Dennis Leap with Deborah Leap and Deryle Hope discuss Book I: The Wall.
Includes conversation on the Chinese driving test, the Great Wall, and rapid changes taking place in China.

#64: Interview with Peter Hessler, author of Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip.

Aired Monday, May 29, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   53 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and Peter Hessler discuss Peter’s incredible experiences while living in China.

#63: Introduction to Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip

Aired Monday, May 22, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   24 minutes

Host Dennis Leap discusses Peter Hessler's background and provides an overview of his terrific book.

#62: Thad Carhart’s Memoir: a Master Class for Life

Aired Monday, May 15, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   28 minutes

Host Dennis Leap discusses “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank” as: inspiration to change your thinking about what you can do in your life; suggests following Carhart’s humble example and find a teacher to help you accomplish your goals; and for those wanting to write--study the memoir as a piece of fine literature.

#61: The 60-Plus Panel Discusses “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank,” Part 2

Aired Monday, May 8, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   29 minutes

Host Dennis Leap, Deryle Hope and Deborah Leap discuss music education as lessons for life and the excellent writing of the memoir.

#60: The 60-Plus Panel Discusses “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank,” Part 1

Aired Monday, May 1, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   26 minutes

Host Dennis Leap, Deryle Hope and Deborah Leap discuss the great aspects to the book, as well as, the French people and their culture.

#59: Discussing “The Piano Shop on the Left Bank” With “Music for Life” Host Ryan Malone, Part 2

Aired Monday, April 24, 2017   ·   08:00 AM CDT   ·   27 minutes

Host Dennis Leap and guest Ryan Malone discuss Thad Carhart’s memoir as it relates to piano lessons for adults, the piano’s place in the family, and a master class for life.