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Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfDune, the Movie, and How it Compares to the BookLet's compare Dune the Movie to the Book and see how it compares.2022-05-041h 02Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfDune Book DiscussionDune, a beefy book if ever there was one, was recently turned into a movie and in this episode the hosts discuss the book - before watching the movie!2022-04-2756 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfReady Player One, The Movie DiscussionIn this episode, the hosts discuss the Movie Ready Player One vs the book by Ernest Cline2022-04-2459 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfReady Player One Book DiscussionWe chat about the Ernest Cline novel Ready Player one.2022-03-1953 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfProject Hail Mary DiscussionAndy Weir's latest novel that has been picked up by... Ryan Gosling? Music provided by Ivan Duch.2022-02-161h 04Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfRecommendations for New ReadersIn this episode, we discuss if we do give recommendations how we do that. Do we have defaults? Do we tailor it? Do we not give recommendations?2022-02-0644 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfNew Years ResolutionsIn this episode Jo, Rob, and Sam discuss there Book Related New Year's Resolutions. The music for this episode was provided by Ivan Duch at ivanduch.com2022-01-1244 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfTime Travel - a Trope, a Plot Device, or a Genre?Music from Ivan Dutch at ivandutch.com
In this episode Jo, Rob, and Sam talk about time travel, and a the Marvel Universe?2021-12-2254 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfOrange World by Karen Russell with Martha Steele of 3BookGirlsIn this episode Jo, Sam, and their guest Martha Steele of 3 Book Girls podcast discuss two short stories from Orange World by Karen Russell.2021-11-1345 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfThe ShiningIt is the end of Spooky Season - time to talk about the Steven King novel The Shining.2021-10-311h 14
Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfGoosebumps: An Intoxicated ReviewIn honor of spooky season, let's get this month started with some good old Goosebumps!2021-10-1044 min
Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfAuthor Interview - Coleman Alexander, Self Publishing, and Fantasy WritingIn this episode, we interview Coleman Alexander, author of Between the Shade and Shadow, and learn more about the self-publishing process and his stories.
Music provided by Ivan Duch - check it out at ivanduch.com2021-09-3043 min
Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfBook To Movie AdaptationsDo you like them? Is the adaptation sometimes easier... perhaps better, or are they all worse?2021-09-1642 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfThe Handmaid's Tale - Book, Film, and Graphic NovelIt's on Hulu, it has a Graphic Novel, and... it isn't a new book. In this Episode Jo, Rob and Sam discuss the Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood.
#HandmaidsTale #BookPodcast2021-09-061h 17
Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfMiddle Grade - What is this Genre?In this episode, Jo, Rob, and Sam talk about middle-grade literature and what that means/what it is.2021-07-2159 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfInterview with Laura BirdIn this episode, we interview Laura Bird, YA author with her first novel coming out on March 1st, 2022!2021-06-181h 10Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfThe Princess Bride, A True Adventure!Join us as we talk about the book vs movie - and do they add to one another? All the action, romance, adventure!2021-06-1759 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfBeginningsIn this episode we discuss beginnings in novels vs short stories - and what is a beginning.2021-06-021h 56Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Boy Living in My Wall - SphereThere is a noise in there. I know there is.
Written by the talented Sphere.2021-05-1906 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - House Meeting by SadieSo, what happens when your roommates can't contribute easily to the house?
Written by the wonderfully skilled Sadie.2021-05-1905 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfAdventure! Is it a genre, a tool, or a building block for every story?Join Rob, Sam, and Jo as they talk about Adventure and what that means in literature - where do you find it, and how is it used.
The music is by Ivan Dutch.2021-05-1945 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfThree Musketeers - As Good As Everyone Says?In this episode, Jo, Rob, and Sam discuss The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. An adventure novel, drama, or a bit too much?2021-05-1334 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfJane by April Lindner: A Modern Interpretation of Jane EyreIn this episode, in which Sam is quiet, we discuss this modern take of Jane Eyre vs the original. Listen to some hot takes on this 2010 YA release.2021-04-231h 25Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Housemate - SphereWritten by one of our discord members, CONTENT WARNING.
I thought I got away from him, and found a unique, but perfect, housemate. I was wrong.
2021-04-1704 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Hobbies - SadieWritten by one of the members of our Discord group, in this story some people have normal hobbies, some, like my roommates, are a bit concerning2021-04-1703 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfFrom Classic to Modern - What is Romance Literature?In this Episode, Jo, Sam, and Rob discuss how romance has changed, all the subgenres, and thoughts about how the current compares to the past.2021-04-081h 13
Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfJane Eyre and Classic RomanceIn this episode of Athenaeum, we discuss Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, a classic romance novel. Or, is it? Listen to hear our takes on the characters of this classic tale.2021-03-231h 05Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfTalking About The Thursday Murder ClubToday we are talking about a modern Mystery that has been popular - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman! Have you read this? Thinking about reading it? Give this a listen and see if it catches your interest.
All of the background music is royalty-free from Ivan Dutch at https://ivanduch.com/songs/2021-03-081h 06Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfThriller, Horror, Mystery - The Modern vs ClassicsWe talk about Modern vs Classic thriller, horror, and mysteries and what the differences are and some conversations about what qualifies as a thriller, horror, or mystery.
#literature #horror #mystery #thriller2021-02-221h 19Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Log Cabin - EveStuck in a cabin alone in the middle of winter.2021-02-2003 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - We'll Never Know - SadieAnother short story reading, written by the lovely Sadie, about a writer being stuck in their own story.2021-02-2002 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Sphere's Nightmares - SphereIn this short story, one of our authors, Sphere, imagines what his characters would do if they met him in person.2021-02-1902 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfA Discussion of Edgar Allen PoeJo, Rob, and Sam discuss The Black Cat, The Tale Tell Heart, The Mask of the Red Death, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allen Poe.
Everyone has to read these at some point, right?
Join us as we discuss these stories and how they relate to each other and modern day fiction!2021-02-081h 21Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Small Town Life - SadieGood luck trying to keep your secrets hidden in a small town.2021-02-0704 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Man in the Snow - SamA little hint of folklore for this winter tale!2021-02-0701 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - A Winter's Song - SphereWhen our main character get's lost in the snow, someone helps him to live.2021-02-0707 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Birthday Party - SphereWhat are you to do when your enemy and you share the same friend, and it's her birthday?2021-02-0704 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Heroes and Villains - SadieWritten by Sadie - what do you do when your friend is also friends with your arch-nemesis?2021-01-2804 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Fairytale - SadieWritten by Sadie, this short story is all about a boy dealing with a little girl who won't go to sleep.2021-01-2803 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Diary of the Ordinary - SphereWritten by the wonderful Sphere, this short story tells of what the afterlife looks like when most of humanity is gone from the world.2021-01-2806 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Fireworks - SadieWritten by Sadie from our discord, this is a very sweet story.2021-01-1305 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Hope - SadieThis is a short story, very short story, written by Sadie over on our discord server. Enjoy this hopeful tale!2021-01-1301 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Mortal FrenemiesA short story written by one of our discord members!2020-12-1703 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Had Enough - SphereA short story by one of our discord members!2020-12-1704 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Gravity - SadieA short story by one of our discord members!2020-12-1703 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The King's Herloom - YsdraetorA short story from the discord group. Written by one of the moderators!2020-12-1710 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - MURDER - SadieA short story by one of the members of our discord group.2020-11-1904 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Other Way Round - RienneA short story by one of the members of our discord group.2020-11-1907 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Job Hunters Inc - SadieA short story based on the prompt 'ineffective bad guy'.2020-11-1905 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Steven - SphereInspired by the Bad Guys prompt off, here is a short story submission.2020-10-1404 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Plans for World Domination - SadieInspired by the Bad Guys prompt off, here is a short story submission.2020-10-1405 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Shipwreck in the Dark - SamAnother short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck...2020-10-0607 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Ordinary Shipwreck - SphereAnother short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck... in the form of a CIA Report.2020-10-0606 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - Shipwreck - SadieAnother short story submission from the discord we are associated with. This one is about a certain shipwreck...2020-10-0604 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Disappearance of Elena Thomas - YsdraetorAnother short story submission reading, the prompt was "Just call the police. Nobody has time for your Nancy Drew shenanigans."2020-09-3006 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - To Call On A Storm - Sweet AbsynthiumAnother reading of a short story submitted on a Discord we are apart of. 2020-09-2906 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Recipe - SadieSam and Jake read a charming, lighthearted short story from our writing server.2020-09-2804 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfShort Story - The Fascinating Case of the Missing Vending Machine - SadieSam and Jake read a charming, lighthearted short story from our writing server. More to come soon ;)2020-09-2804 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfPortrait of a DragonA new sub podcast that we are adding, this is the first of a short story reading that we will be doing from submissions on a writing discord that the podcast is a part of.2020-09-2205 minAthenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfBurn For Me Book ReviewThe guys read Burn For Me, so that we can discuss a lot of tropes and writing styles that have become generic in a lot of Romance and Urban Fantasy, and how a number of assumed tropes aren't actually present in all Romance novels. 2020-09-171h 13Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfLove Death and Robots DiscussionWe talk about a few episodes (3, to be precise) of the Love, Death and Robots Netflix series, as well as the short stories that they are based on.2020-09-171h 05Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfFolktales and AdaptationsWe talk about folktales around the world and modern adaptations.2020-09-171h 47Athenaeum Hosted by the Owl and the WolfSam's OpinionsFirst episode, the team dips into topics on writing and literature.2020-09-171h 42