How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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A podcast dedicated to all things literary and bookish in Brighton & beyond. Anna interviews authors, publishers, people working in literature programmes, gets recommendations from booksellers and bloggers, and shares the best upcoming events. Follow @annamburtt on Twitter and @btnbookclub on Instagram for updates. Email btnbookclub@gmail.com for enquiries.
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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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The Mudai Manga and Book Club podcast explores the stories, comics, and novels coming out of Japan. From the newest Shonen Jump sensation to classics of manga’s early days, from brutal historical action series to fantastical romances to just the dumb fun of goofy Isekai stories and everything and anything in between, join us as we find series new and old to enjoy and explore together.
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Bookish Flights: Book Recommendations from Your Favorite Authors of Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children's Books
Kara Infante
Bookish Flights is podcast where we tell our stories through our favorite books. Each week, we sit down with a bookish guest to explore their reading journeys and discover the books that shaped their lives and writing. Whether you're looking for recommendations or inspiration, this is the perfect place to find your next great read. Head over to www.BookishFlights.com to learn more. This show will provide answers to questions like: * What are the best fiction and non-fiction books? * What boo ...
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Podcast with in-depth book reviews and book discussions for fiction with strong female leads. Chats cover all genres such as historical fiction, psychological thrillers, young adult, contemporary fiction, suspense, and more. We pick one best-selling book per month to discuss. Since this is a full analysis, there will be spoilers. See spoiler-free reviews on our website. Join the discussion on social media @judgingmorethan Suggestions for our next book? Send us a message on social media! The ...
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Packed with the best historical fiction literature, both past and present, novels and short stories!
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The One Drink Book Club reviews books from all genres including historical fiction, thrillers, biographies, business books and many more. In each episode, host Jamey Bowers brings on a guest to discuss the book and share a drink inspired by the story.
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Spectology: The Science Fiction Book Club Podcast
Adrian & Matt: Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Literature Enthusiasts
Each month we choose a speculative fiction book, read it, and talk about the ideas & themes it explores.
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Part book club, part podcast, Fiction Between Friends is a celebration of how a really good book can come into your life and change it. No scathing reviews or negative commentary, just great books and engaging conversations. Hosted by four childhood friends from the suburbs of Massachusetts, each episode covers either four books they’ve loved from the past, or a new release that just hit the bookshelves. It is an idyllic place for bibliophiles to rekindle their love for an old favorite or fi ...
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Jessica and a guest read and talk about books while indulging in a glass (or 2) of wine. This podcast will be released every other Sunday, and will cover genres including but not limited to: fantasy, horror, young adult, romance, historical fiction, autobiographies, and historical. We will also be sure to include books by and about minorities. Kick up your feet, grab a glass of wine, and listen to our thoughts and opinions about whatever book we just read.
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It's grown-up story time on the Read By The Author Podcast, where authors will read you their own stories. Listen as bestselling fantasy romance author Lindsey Sparks and her author friends bring their stories to life with their own voices. SEASON ONE: Echo in Time (Echo Trilogy, book 1) by Lindsey Sparks, a time-bending paranormal romance adventure steeped in historical mysteries and Egyptian mythology. SEASON TWO: Resonance (Echo Trilogy, novella 1.5). SEASON THREE: Time Anomaly (Echo Tril ...
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Fascinating guests. Fun conversations. A podcast with Ray Keating - author of the Pastor Stephen Grant thrillers and mysteries, the Alliance of Saint Michael historical fiction, The Weekly Economist, The Weekly Economist II, Free Trade Rocks!, and Behind Enemy Lines - discussing a wide range of issues. What does PRESS CLUB C stand for? Politics, Religion, Economics, Sports, Stories (books, authors and writing), Culture (entertainment), Life, Understanding, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Co ...
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This is a podcast all about novels and movies! Movies: foreign, independent, and older films (1920's-early 2000's) Novels: the hidden gems/under the radar novels that aren't mainstream, historical fiction without the wars, and novels by debut authors Non-fiction books: poetry, memoirs, essays, novellas, short stories, autobiographies, biographies, books about film, and some self-development Thanks for listening and being here! If you're loving this podcast, please rate it, subscribe, leave a ...
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A monthly history podcast about the Horn of Africa since 1270 AD. This is a historical survey of Northeast Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia. Released on the last Sunday of every month. Theme: "Snow in Aksum" by Mild Sorcery Effects, mildsorceryeffects.bandcamp.com Logo/Banner: Julian Rimmer, https://irulan.media Editing: Literal Fiction Book Club, https://anchor.fm/literal-fiction-book-club Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoApod_1270 Patreon: https://patreon.com/HoApod_1270 Blog ...
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The aim of the European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) is to put the spotlight on the creativity and diverse wealth of Europe’s contemporary literature in the field of fiction, to promote the circulation of literature within Europe and to encourage greater interest in non-national literary works.
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Join the Gribshnobler as he and his friends geek out about movies, music, books, animation, and whatever else they feel like, supplemented with music by himself and others.
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Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.
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With 2024 officially, definitely, and technically behind us, Tom and Louie take far longer than they expected to cover their favorite series they discovered this past year. From an assemblage of notable mentions and honorable titles to the top five best of the year, there’s bound to be something here for you to enjoy as well! Also they spend too mu…
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Ace, Marvel, Spy: Serving Up Untold Stories with Author Jenni L. Walsh (E126)
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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! I’m delighted to be joined by Jenni L. Walsh, USA Today bestselling author of thirteen captivating books for adults and children. Jenni spends her days immersed in storytelling from her home in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where she masterfully balances her busy writing career with being…
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How to Recover and Protect Your Instagram Account After Being Hacked (E125.5)
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Send us a text 🚨 I didn’t want to make this episode, but here we are. 🚨 In this solo episode of Bookish Flights, I’m sharing my story about how my Instagram account was hacked and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. Tune in to hear how to get it back and make sure this doesn’t happen to you! I’m sharing actionable tips to secure your onli…
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BEL CANTO Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-5): “Warfare should not include cellular phones, it made everything seem less serious.”
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This week, we're discussing the first half of BEL CANTO, by Ann Patchett, which is January's podcast book pick. From opera to soap operas to explorations of what power truly means, the first half of BEL CANTO gives us a lot to talk about! If you want to read along, then be sure to read Chapters 6-10 (plus the epilogue) before next Monday! Tune in e…
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This episode is about The Gatecrasher by Madeleine Wickham. It's a novel that was published in 1998. I would consider it to be a hidden gem/under the radar novel at this time. I read it years ago, and I just recently reread it. Throughout this podcast, there will be episodes going into different specific novels and other books I've read and recomme…
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Grady Hendrix, author of 'Witchcraft for Wayward Girls' - Horror writer discusses what readers actually want, making every word count, and why questions make horror scary
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On this week's episode of 'Writer's Routine', the show that takes a look inside an author's working day, we're chatting to horror writer, Grady Hendrix. Grady is the bestselling author of "The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires", "Horrorstör", and "My Best Friend’s Exorcism". He blends horror and humour with incredibly inventive plots a…
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The Testening - Episode 0, DandaDan, Zelda Twilight Princess
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In this pilot episode of the podcast, we flail around helplessly trying to talk about things we enjoy. But also and more importantly, Louie leads us in covering the first main arc of DanDaDan by Yukinobu Tatsu -- The Turbo Granny Arc -- and we spend much of the time gushing about how wonderful the series is due to the fact that, it is, actually, wo…
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Teetering TBR Piles & a Historical French Fiction Book Flight with Author Debra Borchert (E125)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Debra Borchert. Debra’s career journey is as fascinating as the stories she writes. From her beginnings as a clothing designer to acting, hosting TV shows, working in high-tech marketing, and technical writing for Fortune 100 companies, she has truly done it all. As a graduate of the F…
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December Reading Wrap-up + 2025 Reading Goals + Announcement
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It's the first episode of 2025, and we have a lot to talk about! What books did I read in December? What did my 2024 reading year look like, and what are my reading goals for 2025? And most importantly: what are my plans for the podcast moving forward? Featuring: the most chaotic energy I've ever brought to the podcast. Important disclaimer: I'm go…
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Two Kinds of Film Audiences + Significant Dates in American Film History
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In this episode, I talk about different film audiences noticed in 1960 that are still accurate today + mention different dates of events throughout American film history that impacted films after. Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation subscription options (copies of books and films not included): Annual…
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Book Club Fiction | Realistic Motherhood with Author Hadley Leggett (E124)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hadley Leggett. Hadley writes layered book club fiction exploring truth in shades of gray. Her winding career path has included degrees in medicine, biochemistry, Spanish, and science journalism, as well as a ten-year stint as a stay-at-home mom. After moving all over the United States during he…
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How to Make 2025 Your Best Reading Year Yet | Tips, Goals and a Challenge (E123)
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Send us a text In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing actionable tips, personal goals, and an exciting new reading challenge to help you make 2025 your best reading year yet. Whether you’re aiming to read more, discover new authors, or simply have your best reading year yet, this episode is packed with inspiration for all readers. Episode Highlights:…
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68: Holly Bourne and Alan Edwards (are coming to a venue near you)
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We speak to Alan Edwards and Holly Bourne about their forthcoming events in Brighton and Sussex and the books they’ll be discussing. See Holly on Jan 16th at Chapter 34 https://www.chapter34.co.uk/event/book-launch-of-so-thrilled-for-you-by-holly-bourne/ See Alan on Feb 7th at The Old Market https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/i-was-there-in-convers…
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If you love reading books and watching movies, check out these YouTube channels! Emmie RC Waldun Jared Henderson Dakota Warren Eyes on Indie Ana Wallace Johnson BookswithEmilyFox Be Kind Rewind Every Frame a Painting CinemaStix Moviewise Thomas Flight The Cinema Cartography Broey Deschannel Book and film curation services are available! Always Read…
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The Art of Intentional Living: Cultivating Resilience and Personal Growth with Desiree Petrich (E122)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Desiree Petrich. Desiree is a best-selling author, speaker, team development facilitator and host of the Lead with Confidence podcast. She is the founder and CEO of Intentional Action, and her mission is to help teams learn and grow together, and to help you build a life you love by taking contr…
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A Very Festive Deep Dive into the Little Women Books
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Let's celebrate the holidays by exploring a classic holiday story, Little Women... and its sequels. Special thanks to Little Women: A Family Romance, by Elizabeth Lennox Keyser (2000), which was immensely helpful in putting together this deep dive. The Little Women books can be found for free on Project Gutenberg at the following links: Little Wome…
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On our final mid-month book news podcast of the year, we go over some of the latest publishing announcements of books by Asian American authors. Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: To the Death by Andrea Tang Seven: The Courage, Artistry, and Teamwork of BTS by Lilly Lu Jia Has a Dog Problem by Stephanie Ellen Sy; illust by Isabella Ku…
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How to Create a Reading Journal or Notebook
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"Keep a commonplace book, a notebook where you write down beautiful pieces of language, things you read. Copy poems by hand, something you overheard on the street. So that you’re constantly guzzling beauty, so that you’re steeped in it like a fruitcake in good brandy. You’re making an alter for yourself every day." ~ Mary Karr Book and film curatio…
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Cathy Hayward, author of 'The Secret of the Brighton House' - Multitasker discusses dual timelines, mining trauma, and the 5 AM Club
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This week, we're chatting to Cathy Hayward. Cathy is busy. She runs an award-winning PR agency, bought a bookshop in Brighton on a whim, runs a 5 AM writing club, and manages a creative writing programme. Amongst all that she's just re-released her debut novel, 'The Girl in the Midnight Maze', and has just published her new novel, 'The Secret of th…
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From Vision to Impact —Memoirs of Quiet Empowerment with Author Kate Kennedy (E121)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we are chatting with Kate Kennedy. Kate is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, visionary, and a dreamer of big dreams. She’s a writer and a self-described theology nerd with a passion for empowering others to share their stories by bravely sharing her own. Kate’s work focuses on where the church meets the world and the…
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This week it's time to talk about my 10 worst books of 2024! Enjoy my passionate 37-minute rant as I reflect on my most disappointing books of the year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.…
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On this episode, we chat with author Clare Osongco about her debut novel Midnights with You, a YA coming-of-age story about a teenage girl living with her strict Filipino mother, and her secret late night driving lessons with the new boy next door. Follow Clare on Instagram at @clareosongcoand check out her debut novel Midnights with You available …
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Entertaining Ideas For Film Clubs and Film Parties
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In this episode, I share different ideas for film clubs and film parties that you can try. Have fun! Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation subscription options (copies of books and films not included): Annual online film curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book curation subscription (1 mo…
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BFF Book Club - Faking Christmas with Cindy Steel (E120)
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Send us a text Today’s episode is extra special because it's our next BFF Book Club meeting! Each month, we dive into a new book, and today we're welcoming Cindy Steel to chat about her charming rom-com, Faking Christmas. Cindy was raised on a dairy farm in Idaho. She grew up singing Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire songs at the top of her lungs and …
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Daniel Sellers, author of 'Murder on Skye' - Crime writer discusses a through schedule, writing 3 books a year, and the change that FINALLY got him published
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Daniel Sellers is the bestselling author behind the 'Detective Lola Harris' series. Each involves a mysterious crime set across Scotland. The new one is 'Murder on Skye', which sees Lola track a potential murderous reality TV star out to the remote, windswept island. It starts as Lola discovers the body of a woman pulled from the river. Instantly, …
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The Ultimate YA Good vs. Evil Book Flight with Author E.H. Underhill (E119)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with E.H. Underhill. E.H. is the author of The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes. He is also a Christian, husband and father of three, but to keep the lights on he draws house plans during the day. He is from Plymouth, Massachusetts but currently resides in Central Florida, the setting for his firs…
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This week, I'm revealing my top 10 books of 2024! We've got 3 mystery books, 2 nonfiction books, a ton of historical fiction, and much much more, so take a listen to find out which books made my top 10 of the year. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club …
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On this episode, we sit down with debut author Rosa Kwon Easton to chat about her new novel White Mulberry, a historical fiction novel about a Korean woman who moves to Japan as a child to pursue her education during the period when Korea was occupied by Japan. Rosa shares with us the long journey to publishing her debut based on the real life expe…
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Fun Ideas For Book Clubs and Book Parties
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In this episode, I share different ideas for book clubs and book parties that you can try. Have fun! Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation subscription options (copies of books and films not included): Annual online film curation subscription (1 month free) Annual online book curation subscription (1 mo…
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Nayantara Roy, author of 'The Magnificent Ruins' - TV Executive and writer discusses comfortable sanctuaries, learning from your debut, and being influenced by culture
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Nayantara Roy is a TV executive for the channel Starz over in Los Angeles, and now a published author. Her debut is 'The Magnificent Ruins'. It tells the story of Lila, on the verge of a massive career breakthrough, only to inherit her grandfather's home in Kolkata. She returns to face a resentful family and an unresolved childhood. We discuss lear…
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Making Magic Through Art: Illustration and Groundbreaking Picture Books with Laura Muncie (E118)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Laura Muncie. From a young age Laura loved making art, everything from playdoh models to sea glass murals on her Grandparent’s garden walls. Originally from Scotland, she moved to Germany in 2012, and currently lives in Obertshausen, Germany, near Frankfurt. She is a children’s book illustrator.…
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Book Discussion: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
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Team: Amber Gregg, James Moore, and Kate Ota. Episode Summary: In this Book Club Discussion, we will have an in-depth analysis of Yellowface by R.F. Huang. E ach month, we discuss a different best selling novel with a strong female lead. *Spoiler alert for the conversation.* Join our lively book club discussion as we share our thoughts, insights, a…
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I read 12 books in November, ranging from dystopian to fantasy to mystery! Spoiler alert: This was a great reading month for me, so in November's wrap-up you can listen to me be (mostly) nice for 52 minutes and 43 seconds! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Revi…
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#298 - Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
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On this episode, we discuss our November 2024 book club pick, Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu, an award winning novel about a guy living in cop show version of Chinatown who dreams of becoming a "Kung Fu Guy" but is stuck playing generic Asian guy roles, a metaphor for not only how Hollywood treats its Asian actors, but for the model minority myth…
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If you really love film and are truly passionate about it, this episode is for you! Book and film curation services are available! Always Reading and Watching curation membership options (copies of books and films not included): Annual online film curation membership (1 month free) Annual online book curation membership (1 month free) Annual online…
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Niall Williams, author of 'Time of the Child' - Star of Irish Literature discusses what makes a good day, the perfect opening sentence, and why he keeps writing
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This week, we're looking inside the writing routine of Niall Williams. He is an acclaimed Irish author whose evocative storytelling has captivated readers and audiences around the world. He loves to capture a sense of place Born in Dublin in 1958, his writing is rooted in the rich cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Niall studied English a…
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Swashbuckling Adventures and Sailing the World with Author Liz Shipton (E117)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Liz Shipton. Lis is a freelance writer, indie author and full-time, off-grid, live-aboard sailor. She is currently sailing around the world with her boyfriend and her dog, turning her real-life adventures into speculative fiction. Highlights from the Episode: The Thalassic Series: Liz dives into…
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This week we're talking about 5 book quotes that are a little too relatable! And whether you get some book recommendations, some relatable quotes, or just food for thought, I hope you'll enjoy this week's episode. Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Y…
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67: Holiday Book Recommendations with Kemptown Books and our very first Christmas Story with Fran Swaine
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On our Christmas special we speak to Cathy Hayward from Kemptown Books about her Holiday Recommendations, and Brighton based writer Fran Swaine reads her Christmas short story, The Lost Dog.By RadioReverb
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With a new year coming soon, this episode goes into a reading checklist you can use to get more reading into your life in the upcoming year. Use this checklist at any time as much as you want to reach any reading goal you have, to read more books (especially novels), to keep yourself accountable, to improve your reading experience, and more! Book a…
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On this episode, we chat with author Julie Leong chat about her debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes, a cozy fantasy about a young traveling fortune teller who embarks on a journey across her adopted kingdom alongside her party of found family members. Julie shares her inspirations for writing her cozy adventure that explores western fantasy wi…
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