
Saturday Mar 07, 2026
Pardon: The Apology Card Conundrum
In this short story, Pardon, by Carol Shields is about a woman named Milly who wants to buy an apology card at a card shop. The story takes place during the eighties which explains going into a shop for cards then after not finding an apology card Milly takes a bus into town for a card. The story really is that simple. I talk for a bit about what an apology might mean to me or to others. I love to hear your thoughts on this story or apologies in general.
Join Matt Hernandez on Book Chat as we dive into Carol Shields’ ‘Pardon’ – a short story that’s surprisingly big on questions about apologies! Matt tackles themes of regret, communication, and the sometimes awkward world of ‘I’m sorry.’ This isn't just a book review; it's a conversation about what apologizing really means. Matt gets into his own reflections on the topic, sharing personal thoughts and experiences. Is it always a good thing to apologize? What happens when stores run out of apology cards? Let’s unpack this short story together and explore the complexities of human connection. Subscribe for more literary discussions and honest conversations. In this short story, Pardon, by Carol Shields is about a woman named Milly who wants to buy an apology card at a card shop. The story takes place during the eighties which explains going into a shop for cards then after not finding an apology card Milly takes a bus into town for a card. The story really is that simple. I talk for a bit about what an apology might mean to me or to others. I love to hear your thoughts on this story or apologies in general. #BookChat #CarolShields
#ShortStory #Literature #Podcast #bookreview follow me: matthewlh702@proton.me https://discord.gg/36WxYB7T https://locals.com/bookstoread/feed Learn more about the author and the book at: https://www.carol-shields.com/ https://bookshop.org/a/117636/9780060762049
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