An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

C.S. Lewis

3 books referenced

Books by C.S. Lewis

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Referenced in 1 episode

461. Dragons

June 16, 2024

Context:

Referenced as part of the Narnia stories where the character Eustace turns into a dragon as punishment for his behavior

The Narnia stories

Referenced in 1 episode

367. The Real Harry Potter: Magic, Empire and Beastly Bullies

September 10, 2023

Context:

Mentioned as one of the story series that influenced Harry Potter (note: transcript incorrectly attributes to Tolkien)

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Referenced in 2 episodes

226. The Lord of the Rings

September 01, 2022

Context:

Mentioned as contrast to Lord of the Rings, noting that people criticize Lewis's book as pure Christian apologetics while Tolkien's Christianity is more subtle

132. A Christmas Carol

December 20, 2021

Context:

Mentioned when one host discusses reading children's books to his son and getting emotional