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Unofficial Book Club PodcastBooks Are Beautiful Pieces of Art with Maika and Maritza MouliteIn this episode, Maika and Maritza Moulite join me again to discuss their relationship to reading and all of their favorite books!
Authors Discussed in this Episode:
Madeline Miller
Jenni Howell
Brandon Sanderson
Alyssa Cole
Books Discussed in this Episode:
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
James by Percival Everett
Circe by Madeline Miller
The Song of...
2025-06-2658 min
Backstage SpotlightBackstage Spotlight | S2, E16: Emma GyasiEmma Gyasi host of Mind Body Soul & Stage
2025-02-2331 min
The ProfileActor David Gyasi on loveActor David Gyasi (pronounced 'Josse') is on a career high. He's appeared in Hollywood films such as Interstellar with Matthew McConaughey and alongside Halle Berry in Cloud Atlas. You can also catch him as UK Foreign Secretary in the Netflix series of The Diplomat.
But getting there had its struggles. He and his wife - became teenage parents unexpectedly. It meant adjusting to a different kind of life while they were studying but the actor says friends, faith and his relationship with his partner got them through.
When his mother encountered Jesus through her twin brother in Ghana 'the atmosphere...
2024-12-2754 min
Mind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Rhoda Ofori-AttahLovely rare recording in person!! Rhoda is a Ghana born , British raised actor from Yorkshire and trained at the Oxford School of Drama. She has been acting in TV/film since 2005 and experienced playing many different roles under many different platforms including BBC, Netflix and ITV and Sky. She has been part of many classic and critically acclaimed projects including Coronation Street, Silent Witness, Last Tango in Halifax, Shadow & Bone, YOU & Top Boy. Rhoda was also part of the 2019 Bafta Elevate cohort which provided her with some amazing opportunities and connections. You will hear about this in the episode a...
2024-04-1251 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Dan BuckleyMountview alumni Dan Buckley has been acting for the best part of almost 15 years. He has worked across the West End theatre and touring internationally and in the UK as well as booking commercials, voice overs and video games. He has been nominated for his work and has received accolades for his roles in Loserville and Book of Mormon. Some may recognise Dan from his well known Tik Tok account where he has a 40k+ following for his funny and charismatic actor inspired videos. Dan has battled with mental health and has been very open about his journey in t...
2024-03-271h 00Mind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Helen K WintHelen is a North London born actor and has appeared in roles for both TV, West End and touring theatre. She performed the role of Isis as part of the Original West End cast for Daddy cool, while also understudying the lead role and featuring on the original soundtrack. Helen has since performed for a number of shows and has also been part of the girl band Goldstone with fellow stage performers Vicky Hoyles and Amie Atkinson. Helen actually spent a number of years away from TV and theatre following her successful start, and maintained a singing career amongst...
2024-03-1359 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Kristen GutoskieKristen Gutoskie is a Canadian born Actress now mostly living and working in LA. Kristen is known for TV roles in Beaver Falls, CW's Vampire Diaries and Containment and most recently Hulu's awesome show The Handmaid's Tale. She is multi talented and is also a musician and producer. Listen to Kristen's experience from child actor to Adult actor and how she now finds a balance with life and work she loves. Please note: This episode was a little labour of love as it due to tech issues it would nearly not have bee able to be released. T...
2024-02-0738 min
All Books AloudShould you set a yearly reading goal?Send us a textHappy New Year! Who doesn't love a good year-end round up?! Join us as we talk about our year in reading, our favorite books of 2023, and what we're looking forward to reading in 2024. We discuss the pros and cons of setting reading goals, complete with research that will not only let you off the hook with your yearly reading goal (if that's what you want) but will also get you out of having to walk 10,000 steps a day :)-----------------------Books we talk about in this episode: 2023 reads we haven't t...
2024-01-031h 00
普通读者Ep 65. 2023年度总结之对号入座🎙️ 又到了年末惯例，读书总结的季节。这一期我们以新的新式总结一下2023年的阅读生活。大家2023年读了什么书？欢迎和我们交流。本期特殊嘉宾：堂本的猫Akira🐱
时间节点：
00:00-06:49 各位主播们2023年的最后一周或者一天都在干什么，又准备怎么度过2024年的第一天？
06:49-07:22 年末读书总结Introduction
07:23 2023年读的第一本书
慢懒：《村上T》村上春树
H：The Third Person , by Emma Grove
JS: Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen
堂本：《一月后，一年后》萨冈
12:52 最期待的书
慢懒：回家（去年期待的Night Side of the River，The Iliad，卡林顿三本都没有读）
H：Big Swiss, by Jen Beagin
JS: 婚姻的终结：为了爱的革命 (Das Ende der Ehe: Für eine Revolution der Liebe) by Emilia Roig
堂本：《闪闪火花》《科拉决定做自己》艾尔·麦克尼科尔
17:53 最失望的书
慢懒：《永航员，克拉克森的农场》杰里米·克拉克森
H：Scanlines - Todd Keisling
21:11 最希望被改编成电影或电视的书
慢懒：《在意的人不是男生》新井すみこ
H：Tom Lake, by Anne Patchett
JS：Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
堂本：Our Share of Night, by Mariana Enríquez
24:07 近期被改编成影视剧的书
慢懒：The Wager（将被改编为电影）
H:
书：Leave the World Behind → 电影：断网假期
书："Saying Goodbye to Yang" - Alexander Weinstein → 电影：杨之后 After Yang
书：The Cabin at the End of the World → 电影：拜访小屋 Knock at the Cabin
书：Call Me By Your Name → 电影：请以你的名字呼唤我
JS：
The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James (这篇短篇小说收录在James的小说集当中，连接是wiki有关2023年改编的电影的链接)
Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh (链接也是电影的wiki链接)
堂本：Happeni
2024-01-021h 18
Livra-te#104 - Livra-te D’Ouro (Melhores e piores livros de 2023)Vocês vêem Livra-te D’Ouro no título e já sabem o que significa, certo? Está na altura de vos apresentarmos os melhores e piores livros que lemos este ano — com o nosso convidado especial, o Senhor Deboche.
- As Coisas Que Faltam, Rita da Nova (6:34)
- The Dinner List, Rebecca Serle (7:18)
- Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano (7:55)
- Our Wives Under the Sea, Julia Armfield (8:57)
- A História de Roma, Joana Bértholo (9:54)
- The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood (12:11)
- Foster, Claire Keegan (13:11)
- The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai (14:24)
- The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper (15:58)
- You Again, Kate Goldbe...
2023-12-271h 00Mind Body Soul & StageCharlie Brooks: What is for you won't go by you!Charlie Brooks is a British actress based in London. She is very well known in the UK mostly for playing Janine in soap opera, Eastenders. Charlie spent many years in Eastenders but has also managed to carve out a career in acting for TV drama and Theatre. I recently went to see Charlie in the National Theatre production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane which was absolutely amazing and it was great to see her in a completely different light and on stage. Her various TV credits also include Wired, The Bill, Bleak House...
2023-12-1347 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Janet Hsieh & George Young Fun with the Juggling!Janet Hsieh and George Young are both actors living and working in LA having been based in Taiwan together previously. Janet has had a considerable amount of success in Taiwan as a presenter and model and George's acting career has recently had two feature films out as well as writing/directing his own work with Janet and gaining accolades for their short film Home. Being in the industry for a number years, Janet and George discuss the ups and downs of turning potential lucrative offers down in pursuit of changing your pathway, moving around the world to do so...
2023-11-2352 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Bizzimumzi"Ashley Verma – self-proclaimed “ always coffee-infused” – was born and raised in Moundsville, West Virginia. She began a professional Broadway career at just 19, performing on Broadway and around the globe. It was while performing that her fitness career began, teaching sold out classes and personal training the elite. Jumping the pond with her British husband, she launched her first fitness business Define London. Ashley’s fitness business was thriving pre-COVID-19, and she was the go to personal trainer for the likes of celebrities Jourdan Dunn, Pippa Middleton, Lorena Rae and Lisa Snowden" - bizzimumzi.comI really wanted to share Ashl...
2023-11-081h 02Mind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Neil GraingerBorn in Middlesbrough, Neil began his career in ITV daytime soap Crossroads and was nominated for Best Actor at the 2002 Soap Awards. Neil went on to star in 2 series of the BBC2 sitcom Hebburn and most recently has appeared in ITV dramas The Hunt for Raoul Moat, BAFTA nominated series A Spy Among Friends and the second series of BBC drama The Capture.- IMDb We have known Neil for over 20 years! He has been a great friend and wonderful supportive colleague. Like many successful actors Neil has turned his hand to other businesses to support and add t...
2023-10-2556 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Dr Lucie Clements Dance Psychologist"Dr Lucie Clements is a Chartered Psychologist and Psychological Coach supporting individuals, schools and companies in the Performing Arts industry" She has over 10 years experience delivering her services. In this episode Dr Lucie and I cover the importance of mental well being for performers, how she overcame a setback in her own dance career and used it to create another career she is passionate about. Not only does it incorporate dance but also empowers and supports other dancers and performers on their own journeys. Dr Lucie has a wealth of knowledge to share in this episode. If you are...
2023-10-0941 minMind Body Soul & StageDarren Darnborough: Hollywood & EntrepeneurismDarren Darnborough is a British -born Actor working in Hollywood and has been based in the US for many years. His TV and Film work includes hit US shows and working with Oscar winning directors! He is the CEO of WeAudition.com - a revolutionary Video Chat community for auditions, rehearsals self tapes & advice, connecting professional actors across the word as scene partners for each other. Darren is a member of the TV academy, SAG-AFTRA, Equity & regularly attends major film festivals including Sundance, Cannes, TIFF, Venice, SXSW and awards shows including the Emmy's BAFTA's, & Artios Awards.Check...
2023-09-2759 min
Writing Excuses18.37: Mandatory FailureWe talk with Howard Tayler about the story structure of a story with a BIG disaster in the middle - one which we don't recover from until the next book. We also talk about the weight of world-building, how to write for your ideal reader. And Howard considers the question, what is the cost of death if immortality exists? For reference, Mandatory Failure is the 18th Schlock Mercenary Book; 1st in the 3-book finale to the 20 book mega-arc. We highly recommend you read this first, because this episode contains spoilers and in-depth conversations about t...
2023-09-1026 min
Livra-te#77 - Reviews Relâmpago (Desafio Booktok)Apanhámos boleia da ideia do tiktoker Nic (@bookbinch) e avaliámos os livros lidos de Janeiro a Abril com 3 palavras: Comprar, Kobo/Kindle e Cagar. Um método simples e eficaz para falar de muitos livros em pouco tempo.
Livros mencionados neste episódio:
- Happy Place, Emily Henry
- Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes
- The Fran Lebowitz Reader, Fran Lebowitz
- Girl Meets Boy, Ali Smith
- O Elevador, Filipa Fonseca Silva
- Legendborn, Tracy Deonn
- Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan
- The Dinner List, Rebecca Serle
- City of Girls, Elizabeth Gilbert
- Bad Vibes Only...
2023-05-1720 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: David GyasiDavid GyasiOur guest for the Mind Body Soul & Stage season finale is my inspiration for this podcast. My favourite male actor- period. (and he’s also my husband) David Gyasi. Since graduating in 2003 with a BA in Acting from Middlesex university, David’s career has slowly grown and grown, notwithstanding some extreme highs and lows. David appeared in many theatre shows until he landed a role in Warhorse at the National Theatre. Since then his film and TV career took over. His TV credits include: Carnival Row, Troy: Fall of a City, The A Word...
2023-05-1058 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Joshua Da CostaMy guest today is the talented Joshua Da Costa. As a graduate from Guilford School of Acting, Josh has a wealth of experience in UK theatre. He is an accomplished all round performer and has graced many a London stage in such productions as: Show Boat, Pinocchio, Book of Mormon among others and he is currently on stage right now in Tina the musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Not only is Josh busy with performing but he is also an experienced PT and his company, JDC Fitness, helps hundreds of performers as well as others, with not simply...
2023-05-0342 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Vicki ManserVicki ManserQueens get ready! This week's guest is the fabulous Vicki Manser. Vicki has accumulated a dedicated fanbase since appearing as Katherine Howard in the award winning West End show, SIX. Previous to this, Vicki graduated with a BA Hons from the Urdang Academy in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. She has been up and down the country performing in numerous shows including Sunday Afternoon, The Carole King musical, Beautiful and Bat out of Hell. Her dance credits include work for ITV, BBC Proms and Strictly Come Dancing. She d...
2023-04-2648 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Jason WongJason WongThis week's guest is British-born Chinese actor Jason Wong. Jason's professional career is a little over 15 years. He has had a really interesting journey in TV that is steadily growing. Since training at Central School of Speech and Drama his work has included small roles in Alex Rider, Midsomer Murders & Chimerica to larger regular and recurring TV roles most recently being Silent Witness and the US ABC version of The Missing. His film roles also include indie film Panic, Solo: A Star Wars Story and the popular Guy Ritchie flick The Gentlemen. His...
2023-04-1240 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Mike Jibson & Caroline SheenToday’s guests are Mike Jibson and Caroline Sheen. They have been married for a number of years and both have had prominent acting careers in theatre, film and TV. Mike started off in the National Youth Theatre and has since performed with the National Youth Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. He has since then performed in many productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Globe and he played the role of King George III in the Original London cast of Hamilton winning the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a...
2023-03-2955 minMind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Tamzin MerchantThis weeks guest is the lovely Tamzin Merchant. Tamzin is a Cambridge graduate who started her acting career while studying. Her early career credits include Pride and Prejudice and playing Catherine Howard in the popular tv drama The Tudors. Since then she has played various roles in both UK and American TV shows, many of which have been huge productions including Salem and Dragonheart. Her most recent work includes playing Helena in a new adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and popular series regular Imogen Spurnrose in Amazon’s Carnival Row. Tamzin has also written, produced and directed shor...
2023-03-1448 min
Mind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage: Madeline AppiahMadeline Appiah is a British born Ghanaian actor. Having originally trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Madeline has since then, spent the last 18 years in theatre, film and TV. She has been in countless productions at notable venues such as The Old Vic, Theatre Royal Stratford and the National Theatre and most recently she has starred in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Her time in TV includes Jungle on Amazon Prime and she is currently starring in Idris Elba’s ‘In the Long Run’. She has gained a wealth of experience over a long ca...
2023-02-281h 03
Mind Body Soul & StageMind Body Soul & Stage TrailerMind Body Soul & Stage hosted by Emma Gyasi is an insight into the lives of actors and performers with a focus on physical and mental health. Whether you’re a budding artist new to the creative industry or just a fan of some of the amazing guests, this podcast will give you a true insight into the life of a performer.Here we listen to first hand experiences from stage and screen actors on how they manage to look after their whole self in a creative and tumultuous industry. Stories of expectation versus re...
2023-02-2802 min
Book Lounge by LibbyBooks We Can't Stop RecommendingWhen you think about it, we all have a list of books at the ready to recommend. Very often, these are the same books to new people. Today, we've checked our Goodreads lists, Libby Borrowed Smart Tag, and most recent texts with book buds, and we’re ready to share the books we ALWAYS share when someone asks what they should read next.Books mentioned in this episode:Marissa’s Titles:
The Transall Saga by Gary Paulson
Endurance by Alfred Lansing
The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
Period Repair Manual by Lara B...
2023-02-161h 18
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books based on our zodiac signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra) with Kendell!Send us a textHi, Should-heads! We've got a treat for you today--we're joined by our friend Kendell to share the books you should read based on your sign. We started with our own (Aries, Cancer and Libra) but will end up doing recommendations for every sign.Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one. C...
2022-08-161h 01
One for the Books025: The Best Books of 2021For our season one finale we’re doing a wrap-up of our absolute must-reads from this year!
BOOKS MENTIONED:
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Jacinta's List -
Earnest, Earnest? By Eleanor Boudreau
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante
The Herd by Andrea Bartz
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gott...
2021-12-1645 min
Novel PairingsPerfectly paired gifts for every bookwormOur penchant for pairings goes far beyond books and in today's gift guide rerelease we're offering a variety of suggestions for what to give the literary minded loved ones in your life. Each book and gift pairing is put together with a particular type of reader in mind to help you find the perfect holiday gift no matter who you're shopping for this season. Our Gift Guide: https://novelpairings.com/2020/11/10/35-a-2020-gift-guide-for-every-literary-taste/ For more bonus episodes, nerdy classes, and extra book talk, join our Classics Club: patreon.com/novelpairings.com. Connect with us on...
2021-11-1646 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastLaura Morelli - THE STOLEN LADYLaura and I discuss The Stolen Lady, her decades-long fascination with the Mona Lisa, how the Nazis sought to steal all of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings and drawings during World War 2, that the Mona Lisa was never delivered to its patron and instead how da Vinci brought it to France with him, and much more.Laura’s recommended reads are:
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Anticipation by Melodie Winawer
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to supp...
2021-11-0633 min
The Brown Rose PodcastBook Recommendations Part IIJoin us for part II of one of the most passionate discussions we've had yet. As passionate and avid readers both Nyla and Lexi are constantly recommending books. Listen in to hear a list of must reads in a number of different genres and to find your next read. The chat got so good we had to break it in two parts!
Our top book recommendations in the following categories:
6. Young Adult (Lexi: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas , Nyla: This is my America by Kim Johnson
7. Book Series (Lexi: Fifty Shades o...
2021-10-3056 min
The Readerly ReportSummer Paperbacks! Just In Time For VacationGayle and Nicole discuss books coming out this summer in paperback that are worth picking up if you missed them in hardcover.Books discussed:What Could Be Saved | Liese O'Halloran Schwarz | Amazon | BookshopWayward | Dana Spiotta | Amazon | BookshopThe Other Black Girl | Zakiya Dalila Harris | Amazon | BookshopCrying In H Mart | Michelle Zauner | Amazon | BookshopWhat Passes As Love | Trisha Thomas | Amazon | BookshopSaving Ruby King | Catherine Adel West | Amazon | BookshopSuch A Fun Age | Kiley Reid | Amazon | BookshopThe Beauty...
2021-07-2348 min
Arts & IdeasWriting About FaithIn Frank Skinner's A Comedian's Prayer Book the broadcaster presents a series of prayers which read like a stand-up routine exploring questions of belief. A practising Roman Catholic, Skinner's questions include the correct way of addressing God, what it means to be humble, and an unpicking of some of the metaphors used in the Bible. Jeet Thayil was born into a Syrian Christian family in Kerala, and his latest novel, Names of the Women, imagines the New Testament from the viewpoint of the women who became followers of Jesus Christ - from Martha and Mary, the sisters...
2021-03-3045 min
From the Front Porch313 || March Madness 2021Annie is joined this week by her husband and March Madness super fan, Jordan Jones to discuss their own bookish brackets.
The books mentioned in this week’s episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf:
The Harpy by Megan Hunter
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
All Adults Here by Emma Straub
Writers and Lovers by Lily King
Normal People by Sally Roon...
2021-03-2549 min
The Bookcast Club#40 New releases in 2021 Jan - JunSend us a Text Message.Welcome to the 40th episode of The Bookcast Club, a book podcast for people who love to read and talk books. Sarah T and Jenny share their top new releases heading to a bookshop near you between January and June 2021.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations. Our aim, when we hit $75 a month, is to set up a fund to allow those with less...
2021-02-1249 minThe Bookcast Club#40 New releases in 2021 Jan - JunSend us a Text Message.Welcome to the 40th episode of The Bookcast Club, a book podcast for people who love to read and talk books. Sarah T and Jenny share their top new releases heading to a bookshop near you between January and June 2021.Support The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at just $2 a month and rewards include, early access, bonus episodes and tailored book recommendations. Our aim, when we hit $75 a month, is to set up a fund to allow those with less...
2021-02-1249 min
Late Night with Seth Meyers PodcastLate Night Lit: Seth Meyers & 2020 Literary ReflectionsTo end 2020, Late Night Lit concluded that only one guest would be suitable to reflect on the year in books and how literature has nourished us during the pandemic. Luckily, Seth Meyers said yes. Late Night producer Sarah Jenks-Daly talks to Seth about the role of authors on Late Night. Plus, they pay tribute to one of Seth's favorite authors, the late John le Carré.Then, she talks to Late Night researchers Matt Reimann and Kat Spillane, who help out with all things related to literature on the show. They discuss what they've caught up on in 2020.
2020-12-2827 min
Novel PairingsAnticipated Fall Reads and backlist books to pair with themToday Chelsey and Sara are back to topple your TBRs with highly anticipated fall releases and backlist books. We know hardback books are pricey and library waitlists for the hottest new releases are long, so we're going to be pairing the books we're most excited to read this fall with older books that are easier to get your hands on. There are about 60 titles mentioned in today's episode, so be sure to visit our show notes at novelpairings.com or our shop at Bookshop.org to find full lists of every book we talked about. Shop our Ba...
2020-09-1557 minFrom the Front Porch288 || Netflix and ReadAnnie is joined this week by cousin, friend and former Bookshelf staffer, Ashley Sherlock. The two will pair books with some of their favorite TV shows.
The books discussed today can be purchased online from The Bookshelf:
Britt-Marie is Here by Fredrik Backman (matched withTed Lasso on Apple TV+)
Long Bright River by Liz Moore (matched with Ozark on Netflix)
Three by D.A. Mishani (matched with You on Netflix)
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell (matched with Tiger King on Netflix)
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson...
2020-09-1034 min
Women Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerWe’ve Got Even More Book SuggestionsIn early April, we were both struggling to focus and looking for an escape from a shut-down world, so we turned to the National Book Foundation's Lisa Lucas and author and Books Are Magic owner Emma Straub for some reading recs. Now, exactly 99 days later, Lisa is back, this time with podcast regular and Riverhead Books publisher Jynne Dilling Martin to restock our shelves with recommendations. There's something for everyone this episode, whether you're looking for a graphic novel to keep your short attention span in check, a historical trilogy set in the court of Henry V (complete with...
2020-08-0536 min
Reading GlassesEp 115 - Books That Make You Feel Old and Other Historical Fiction with E.R. Ramzipoor!Brea and Mallory talk about historical fiction with E.R. Ramzipoor! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Sponsor - The Great Courses Promo Code - http://TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/glasses Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Live Show Stream Link E.R. Ramzipoor https...
2019-08-2952 min
fiction/non/fiction24: All About the Green: Getting That Big, Fat Writer's AdvanceIn this episode of the Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast, critic and editor Oscar Villalon and novelist and screenwriter Arthur Phillips discuss book advances and the effects of finances on creativity with hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell. In part one, Villalon explains how advances work, and why the publishing industry uses them. In the show’s second half, Phillips chronicles how his finances have changed over the course of his career as a bestselling fiction writer.Readings • Prague, The Egyptologist, and The Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips • City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg • The Girls by...
2018-08-231h 08
fiction/non/fiction24: All About the Green: Getting That Big, Fat Writer's AdvanceIn this episode of the Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast, critic and editor Oscar Villalon and novelist and screenwriter Arthur Phillips discuss book advances and the effects of finances on creativity with hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell. In part one, Villalon explains how advances work, and why the publishing industry uses them. In the show’s second half, Phillips chronicles how his finances have changed over the course of his career as a bestselling fiction writer.Readings • Prague, The Egyptologist, and The Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips • City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg • The Girls by...
2018-08-231h 13
No Thanks We're BookedTransformation StoriesIn today’s episode Mollie and Katie talk about all kinds transformation stories. We mention how most good stories include transformation but how that may be different from a transformation story. And we talk about the transformations we’ve gone through in our own life. This episode was recorded the day after we recorded another episode, so we switch things up a little bit and talk about the books we want to read next rather than what we’re currently reading. AND we talk about the author dinner parties we’d love to crash - but you’ll just have to li...
2018-08-2233 min
The Book Bully2: The BookBully Blabs New BooksThe BookBully goes a bit crazy talking about new books she's read or is looking forward to reading. Let's just say her eyes are bigger than her reading capacity! BOOK LIST FOR THIS EPISODE: My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti Brewster by Mark Slouka The Secret History by Donna Tartt The World of Tomorrow by Brendan Mathews (yes, only one "t") The Law of Dreams by Peter Behrens Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan Stay With Me by Ayobami Adebayo Commonwealth by Ann Patchet...
2017-12-1900 min
Saturday ReviewArt at London's Old Vic, Scorsese's Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, Alan BennettA revival of Yasmina Reza's Art at London's Old Vic revives the art of the review - is it art?
Martin Scorsese's latest film Silence has taken nearly 3 decades to reach the screen. It's the story of two Christian missionaries in 17th century Japan. Is it worth the the long wait?
We investigate Virtual Reality gaming - there are many different headsets and games on the market, but which are worth your attention
Ghanaian-American novelist Yaa Gyosi's Homegoing is a debut novel that has been garnering a lot of extremely favourable attention from readers and critics alike. It deals...
2016-12-2441 min
Sorta AwesomeEp. 81The best in books & reading for 2016 with Jessica Turner and Laura Tremaine
'Tis the season for year-end lists of favorites! We've invited blogger and author Jessica Turner back to Sorta Awesome to join Laura in talking all things book and reading for 2016. They dish on buzzed books that fell flat for them, what books they are giving as gifts, and what their very favorite reads from the past year were. All of that, plus Awesome of the Week! SHOW NOTES: Bandolier iPhone Case/crossbody Gilligan & O'Malley at Target Plant Therapy, Serious Cough by Wishgarden, Potion ingredients: equal parts apple cider vinegar, honey, and lemon juice; dilute with warm water...
2016-12-161h 08
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #74 - Our Favorite Books of 2016It's the end of the year, which means it's time for the Professional Book Nerds to reflect and discuss their favorite books of 2016. For this episode we brought back some of our previous guests and asked them to share their favorite titles. (And, because we all read so much, we let them come in with their top three although even that proved difficult for some of us!) Books Mentioned in this Episode This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of a Fist by Sunil Yapa...
2016-12-1548 min
All the Books!Favorite Novels of 2016This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss The Underground Railroad, Homegoing, Sweetgirl, and more of their favorite novels of 2016.This episode was sponsored by ThirdLove, Comic Bento, and the Book Riot store.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website....
2016-12-1345 min
City of Melbourne LibrariesDear Reader E21 - Best of 2016Episode 21 - Best of 2016
Justine and Natalie try their best to whittle down the years reading into a Best of list and fail fantasically ... but have a great time doing it!
Natalie and Justine both loved:
Our magic hour / Jennifer Down
Everywhere I look / Helen Garner
Homegoing / Yaa Gyasi
Eligible / Curtis Sittenfeld (although Justine not so much!)
Books Natalie loved:
Imagine me gone / Adam Haslett
The paper house / Anna Spargo-Ryan
The monkey's mask / Dorothy Porter
The small backs of children / Lidia Yuknavitch
The Turner house / Angela Flournoy
The eye of the sheep / Sofia Laguna
The passion / Jeanette Winterson
The girls...
2016-12-0833 min
All the Books!New Releases for May 31, 2016This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss The Hour of Land, Before the Fall, Modern Lovers, and more new releases.This episode was sponsored by ThirdLove, Rook by Sharon Cameron, and Book Riot Live.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit...
2016-05-3143 min
Get BookedHouse-Wife, But Also AssassinJenn and guest Swapna recommend comics for kids, superhero novels, graphic memoirs and more on this week’s Get Booked.This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Live and the Oh, Comics! Podcast.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website.Books Discussed!The Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye, #1 of the Geronimo Stilton seriesTin...
2016-04-281h 03
Drunk BooksellersEp 8: Pete Mulvihill, Green Apple BooksIt’s episode 8 of Drunk Booksellers, and we’re here with Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, CA. Get psyched, y’all. You can also stream the episode on iTunes and Stitcher. Follow us on Twitter at @drunkbookseller for updates, book recs, and general bookish shenanigans. Check out our show notes, after the jump! Epigraph Bitches in Bookshops Our theme music, Bitches in Bookshops, comes to us with permission from Annabelle Quezada. It’s amaze-balls, and Kim just discovered Annabelle’s other literary Kanye parod...
2016-04-2654 min
LC15Navigating the Pressures on Marriages TodayA cross-section of leaders take a practical look at handling the pressures on marriages in the workplace, in ministry and in the home. Contributors include Monsignor Renzo Bonnetti, Jo Glen, David & Emma Gyasi and Nicky & Sila Lee.
2015-05-1400 min