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Books with Brookes
Hosted by Chase Smith, Press Play Podcasts, Brookes May · EN
Welcome to "Books with Brookes," the podcast where we dive into the world of literature one book at a time! 📚 Join me, your host Brookes May, as we explore captivating reads like Stephen King's "The Shining" and Delia Owens' "Where the Crawdads Sing."
Each month, we'll read a new book and then come together for a lively discussion. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just love chatting about books, this podcast is for you! So grab your favorite book, settle in, and let's embark on this literary journey together. Tune in to "Books with Brookes" and let the reading adventure begin!
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A Message from Chase Smith
Mar 14, 202500:01:51Tap to summarizeChase Smith, Founder/CEO of Press Play Podcasts, offers a final message to the P3 family.
Transcribe →October 2022 Book Club: Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Oct 31, 202200:31:52Tap to summarizeBeth joins us to discuss our spookiest read of the year in honor of Halloween: Pet Sematary. This classic horror story contained a lot of classic Stephen King tropes as well as some new, surprising ones. This episode is presented by Uproar Coaching: productivity without punishment. Get 10% off with promo code P3. Visit: https://www.uproarcoaching.com/busy-bitch-productivity-program For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →September 2022 Book Club: The One by John Marrs
Sep 30, 202200:29:10Tap to summarizeChelsea joins to discuss our September read, The One, which has a fantastic premise: billion-dollar tech company, Match Your DNA, will find your genetic soulmate for the low-low cost of $10. What does this mean for the future of marriage, relationships and society? This episode is presented by Uproar Coaching: productivity without punishment. Get 10% off with promo code P3. Visit: https://www.uproarcoaching.com/busy-bitch-productivity-program For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
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August 2022 Book Club: Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Aug 31, 202200:52:25Tap to summarizeA few members of the book club join to discuss individual stories in Ted Chiang’s latest short story compilation, Exhalation. These mind-bending stories have us contemplating all of life’s biggest questions like do we have free will? What constitutes being “alive?” What is the purpose of life? And so much more. This episode is presented by Uproar Coaching: productivity without punishment. Get 10% off with promo code P3. Visit: https://www.uproarcoaching.com/busy-bitch-productivity-program
Transcribe →July 2022 Book Club: 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
Jul 29, 202200:38:09Tap to summarizeBeth joins Brookes for a lively discussion on morality, integrity and true love after reading 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand. Hilderbrand is the queen of summer romance and she delivers with this romp of a tale. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →June 2022 Book Club: Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Jul 1, 202200:45:56Tap to summarizeNick joins Brookes for a discussion of this murder mystery set in Scotland called Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. We can’t keep up with all the twists in this one! For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →(Re release discussion from May 2021 Book Club): The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad by Mike Birbiglia
May 13, 202200:37:55Tap to summarizeCarrie, a new mom herself, joins Brookes for this month’s discussion bringing a unique perspective to this memoir about a “reluctant” parent. They talk poetry, finding that elusive work-life balance, and how really, everyone just wants to be a baby again. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →April 2022 Book Club Discussion: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Apr 29, 202200:35:17Tap to summarizeIn another special LIVE book club episode, seven Books with Brookes members join to discuss The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. This WWII historical fiction follows the friendships and dramas of three female code-breakers at the infamous Bletchley Park. This book was a hit! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
Apr 1, 202201:00:51Tap to summarizeIn this very special LIVE book club episode, five Books with Brookes members join to discuss We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. This dense, genre-bending Western/thriller/murder mystery/family drama came with rave reviews. The book club found much to discuss! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
Transcribe →February 2022 Book Club Discussion: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Feb 28, 202200:32:01Tap to summarizeThe book club discusses the February book, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. When bestselling erotica novelist, Eva Mercy, reconnects with Pulitzer-winning author Shane Hall, sparks fly beyond the page. This romance for February was just what the book club wanted! Books with Brookes is produced by Mo Barrow with theme music by Jonathan Allen. For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.com | www.pressplaypodcasts.com
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