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AboutabookThe Odyssey : Should you actually read it?In this episode Jade saves you the slog of reading Homer's Odyssey by giving a background to the epic tale as well as discussing all the juicy bits. She discusses themes, characters, cultural impact and if there is any truth behind the story... This episode also features a discussion with the Barely Bookish podcast!Barely Bookish website https://barelybookish.com/Barely Bookish podcast Odyssey series ft. me! :https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/53-the-odyssey-1-w-about-a-book-podcast/id1532794710?i=1000536976602Books Mentioned: The Odyssey by Em...2022-09-261h 13AboutabookRoald Dahl: His Wacky WorldIn this episode Jade explores the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. she talks about his time as a Cadbury's taste tester, a spy, and his valuable contributions to medicine. She also discusses the real life inspirations behind some of his greatest stories. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutabook.podcast/ Tessa Dahl Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2186961/Tessa-Dahl-Roald-Dahls-daughter-life-father-best-selling-childrens-author.htmlHis complicated legacy: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/roald-dahl-s-family-apologises-for-author-s-anti-semitism-1.4428979https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-roald-dahl-antisemitism-children-20201228-viaclofxo5cahi6berf6q35wny-story.html2022-03-141h 03AboutabookThe Outsiders: How YA was bornIn this episode Jade and her sister discuss what is considered to be the first young adult novel. they chat about what life was like for teens in 60s America, what inspired the 15 year old S.E Hinton to write the novel and shoutout our favorite YA books follow on instagram for some bookish history: https://www.instagram.com/aboutabook.podcast/follow my sister's tattoo page! : https://www.instagram.com/inked.bycharlie/?hl=en2022-01-3126 minAboutabookWhat's the craic with Christmas Carols?MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS in this episode Jade talks about the history behind Christmas caroling and the story behind some of her favourite carols! last years festive episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vyWUxbwp5nsugac0zof3R?si=t4scBsGiRhyKbnuL06X8Cw2021-12-2228 minAboutabookPicnic at Hanging Rock: Fact or Fiction?In this episode Jade chats with @thebookstorianpodcast about Joan Lindsay's gothic novel, Picnic at Hanging rock. we discuss the spooky Australian bush, how it relates to Irish folklore and is there any truth behind it? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eC98xFNY55O1OeS4995rG?si=vTffCnbpQKyqCJNwH_0mVg https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=0a2be5c250f748dc2021-11-0923 minAboutabookI'm still alive!! Update and QnAIt's been a while since my last episode eh? in this episode I update on what I've been up to and answer some serious and silly questions 2021-10-2122 minAboutabookThe Truth Behind The Handmaid's TaleIn this episode Jade talks about the historical events from around the world that inspired this dystopian. She also fangirls over Margaret Atwood. some useful sources! A great youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cae8oRaBHeEAtwood's Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/margaret-atwood-teaches-creative-writingAtwood's podcast with the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b4zf0wAtwood's article on "What The Handmaid's Tale means in the age of Trump" https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/books/review/margaret-atwood-handmaids-tale-age-of-trump.html "The legacy of Romania's contraceptive ban" article in The Irish Tim...2021-07-071h 01AboutabookFairy folklore and literatureIn this episode Jade chats about how fairies have been portrayed throughout history and literature. She also explores some dark folklore about Changelings and chats about Irish Fairy forts with a very special guest. *this episode briefly mentions murder and child abuse* Lets connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutabook.podcast/ Check out the snazzy new website: https://aboutabookpodcast.com/about/Sources Used: Magnus Course (2017) Changelings: alterity beyond difference, Folk Life, 55:1, 12-21.Radford, Edwin, and Mona A. Radford. Encyclopedia of Superstitions, Philosophical Library/O...2021-04-2347 minAboutabookshow trailerinstagram: @Aboutabook.podcast don't forget to follow on spotify and review on apple podcasts !2021-03-2500 minAboutabook1984: Orwell's OracleIn part 2 of her George Orwell special, Jade talks about the historical context behind 1984, where Orwell got his inspiration, and the books happy ending? she also discusses why this book is still significant in our world today This episode is perfect as a study guide, or just for anyone wanting to learn some bookish history! Useful Sources: "The Ministry of Truth" by Dorian Lynskey Mere Mortals Media podcast episode: 1984 All sound effects are from Freefx.co.uk : https://freesfx.co.uk/Default.aspx2021-03-1241 minAboutabookGeorge Orwell : The man behind the pen name and Animal FarmIn the first episode of her new dystopian series, Jade talk's about George Orwell's life, why he was a bit of a hipster, and what inspired his political satire, Animal Farm. All sound Fx are from https://freesfx.co.uk/ 2021-01-2131 minAboutabookWho the heck is Santa Claus?In this festive episode, Jade talks about the history behind Santa Claus, and the origin of some Christmas traditionsSounds from www.freefx.co.uk2020-12-2316 minAboutabookLord of the Flies and why humans kinda suckIn this episode, Jade talks about the oddball author William Golding, and the pessimistic philosophy explored in his novel Lord of the Flies. She also discusses how this theory was explored scientifically The Stanford Prison Experiment. 2020-12-1412 minAboutabookDo we all have badness within us? Lord of the Flies and The Stanford Prison Experiment.In this episode, Jade talks about the oddball author William Golding, and the pessimistic philosophy explored in his novel Lord of the Flies. She also discusses how this theory was explored scientifically The Stanford Prison Experiment. 2020-12-1412 minAboutabookThe Great Gatsby and why F. Scott Fitzgerald was kind of a jerkHello old sport! This week, Jade discusses Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald's crazy relationship, why the Great Gatsby was initially a flop, and how it became known as "The great American novel"All sound FX are from: https://freesfx.co.uk/Default.aspx2020-11-2129 minAboutabookFrankenstein and why Mary Shelley is a badassIn this episode, Jade talks about Mary Shelley's rollercoaster of a life and her unconventional relationship with Percy Shelley. She also discusses the cultural impact of her iconic novel "Frankenstein"2020-10-3019 minAboutabookDracula and his Irish rootsto kickoff her new podcast Jade tells the story of Irish writer Bram Stoker, what inspired his iconic character, and why it remains so popular today. 2020-10-2017 min