Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan covers the complete works of Celebrated author, Edgar Allen Poe ----more---- Besides discussing a brief biography of Edgar Allen Poe, Xan also goes over the various genres that Poe influenced. Check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us Either way check out the website and leave a comment or email us at Spiraken@gmail.com Music For Episode: Opening/Closing Music -Book Club by Arkells (Michigan Left), Closing Music -The Raven by Christopher Walken (Audacity Audio), Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Host's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Random Question of the Week: Which of the stories Xan talked about were you a fan of?
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