For the final installment of the Hidden City Summer Reading Club, Doug and Grant are joined by Eric Nystrom to discuss Nathanael Johnson’s Unseen City, a book about learning to notice the wildlife hiding in plain sight.

From hawks over Elmwood and turtles in Cedar Creek to bald eagles along the Trinity River, the conversation explores the nature woven through Dallas and what we discover when we slow down, ask questions, and pay closer attention to the places we call home.

Summer Reading Club continues with The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Joined by Fred Durham of the C.S. Lewis Institute, we explore why these beloved stories continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

From talking animals and enchanted forests to themes of courage, redemption, and hope, we discuss what makes Narnia so much more than a children's fantasy series. Along the way, we trace Lewis's life from wartime Britain to Oxford, discuss the friendship that shaped both him and J.R.R. Tolkien, and consider how the best stories can change the way we see the places and people around us.

Summer Reading Club continues with Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. We explore why this story has resonated with so many readers and how its themes of place, hospitality, and human connection echo the kinds of stories we love to talk about on the podcast.

We discuss what the book has to say about truly seeing the people around us and draw connections to Oak Cliff. Whether you've already read the book or are looking for your next summer read, this conversation is a great place to start.

We kick off our Summer Reading Club with John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, a novel that finds humor, humanity, and unexpected beauty in the lives of a small working class neighborhood in depression-era California. Grant, Doug, and Savannah discuss why this classic still resonates today, exploring the ways place shapes identity, how community forms in unlikely spaces, and what Cannery Row can teach us about seeing the hidden stories in our own neighborhood.