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Reading and Weeping
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Welcome! I have found a passion for reading a bit later in my life, and I want to share it with others to show people it’s never too late to pick up a good book
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Episode 12: The Absence of Genre + Review of "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"
May 16, 202300:32:06Tap to summarizeDo you ever read a book and not know what genre it is? Sometimes a book just doesn't fit into any specific category. In this episode, I talk about the successes and pitfalls of books that fall into this category-less category, including the book I finished this week, "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin. I also gush about her throughout the entire episode as she is most definitely my favorite author of all time, so get ready for all that more! Tune in, you won't want to miss it!
Transcribe →Episode 11: The Celebrity Book Club + Review of Daisy Jones and The Six TV show
Apr 24, 202300:41:48Tap to summarizeWhen you think of a celebrity book club, what comes to mind? Well whatever it is, I probably talk about it in today's episode. We'll dive into why we trust celebrities for book recommendations, how much influence they really have, and how all of this connects back to the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones and The Six. I have a few...thoughts on the matter as well. Tune in! You don't want to miss this one!
Transcribe →Episode 10: Booktok, Book Slumps, and Book Hauls
Apr 12, 202300:31:03Tap to summarizeLong time no see! Instead of talking about reading and reviewing a book, I thought we'd talk about something more important: NOT reading and spending time on social media! How healthy! All jokes aside, I've been in a major book slump lately and am super excited to get back on my grind, but I've been navigating the digital landscape around online reading communities in the mean time, and I have some thoughts that I'm eager to share. Hope you enjoy!
Transcribe →Episode 9: The Celebrity Memoir + Review of I'm Glad My Mom Died
Feb 24, 202300:24:52Tap to summarizeCelebrity memoirs always sell. Why? Because they always give the illusion that you are learning more about the person you are reading about. They are capitalizing off of your interest in their lives, their careers, and their stories that have yet to be told. Most of the time, they seem to disappoint and not have the longevity we want them to have. In today's episode, I review Jennette McCurdy's memoir to see if it breaks the mold of a typical celebrity memoir while also talking about the affects social media have on the way we consume content and form parasocial relationships. Tune in! This is a good one!
Transcribe →Episode 8: The Adaptation + Review of The Summer I Turned Pretty
Feb 8, 202300:42:42Tap to summarizeWe all know what they say: "The book is better than the movie!". The adaptation is usually always set up for failure, and anticipation is high while expectations are low. In today's episode, I wanted to do a deep dive on adaptations. What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? How can we avoid disappointment? I give examples of some of my favorite and least favorite adaptations, as well as reviewing one of the most popular adaptations out right now. Tune in, this is a good one!
Transcribe →Episode 7: The Graphic Novel + Review of Heartstopper
Jan 24, 202300:32:29Tap to summarizeThis is either my worst or best episode yet, you decide! I go through a lot of different emotions throughout this 33 minute episode, so if you want to hear me yell in rage and excitement, and hear me borderline cry, come along for the ride. I review Heartstopper and share my argument that I should've shared in 4th grade about why I think graphic novels should be considered valid books that count toward your reading requirement. While it might be all over the place, you will definitely not be bored. Tune in now!
Transcribe →Episode 6: The Self Help Book + Review of "Atomic Habits"
Jan 16, 202300:34:46Tap to summarizeI don't know about you, but I am so sick and tired of someone telling me that I am a project in need of constant repair and that they have all the answers to how to turn my life around. Let me guess: it involves getting up at the crack of dawn, eating kale, and running my own multi-million dollar online business. Like...did I ask? Not only is this blanket advice incredibly unrealistic for most people, but it actually capitalizes off their shame and makes them resent progress. This is the exact ploy of most self help books out there, but did I finally find one that shattered my expectations? Tune into this episode where I review Atomic Habits by James Clear, and rant about all the things I mention above!
Transcribe →Episode 5: The Taylor Jenkins Reid Universe + Review of Daisy Jones & The Six
Jan 2, 202300:30:21Tap to summarizeUnless you've been living under a rock, you would know that Taylor Jenkins Reid has written some of the best books in modern times. From The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to Carrie Soto is back, she has created a universe where all these characters collide and their stories intersect and you can't help but crave more of her stories. My first book of 2023 is Daisy Jones & The Six: a story of how a seventies rock band rose to the top and all the magic they created to get there. It also happens to have a mini-series adaptation coming out in March! Tune in to hear my thoughts on it as well as a full review and deep dive into the book and all the lessons you can learn from it. You won't want to miss this one!
Transcribe →Episode 4: Whodunnit? Review of "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle"
Dec 31, 202200:31:15Tap to summarizeEveryone loves a good murder mystery. What's not to love? From Sherlock Holmes to Nancy Drew, these often formulaic stories hook you in to solve the murder yourself. There is a massive jigsaw puzzle that you need to put together in order to get the big picture, sometimes to save the day, sometimes to escape, and other times just for the sheer satisfaction of doing so, and even then, they often surprise you. Authors have started to twist this classic and effective formula into something unconventional and innovative, and the perfect example of this is "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton. Tune in to hear my full review and for my best tips to approach this genre if you are new to reading! You won't want to miss this one!
Transcribe →Episode 3: A Deep Dive Into The Anatomy Of The Romance Novel + Review Of People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry!
Dec 21, 202200:24:39Tap to summarizeUgh, the romance novel. They are sappy, predictable, and unoriginal. Yet somehow, they keep getting written and people keep buying them. Why? Well I think I cracked the code. In today's episode, we explore why this genre is so popular (and how I learned to approach it), what makes or breaks these stories, and a review of one of the best romance novels I read this year: People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry. Come along for the ride! You won't want to miss it!
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