The Bookstore
Awkwardly Social MediaIt's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their days working and hanging out at their local independent book store.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 311 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksArtsComedy | ||||
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We are now officially on hiatus! Corinne is on maternity leave, although that's not why this episode is late, I just forgot about uploading it.
Our second book for June is Wild Geese by Soula Emmanuel.
If you want to read along with The Books... more
Today we discuss Nicole Dennis-Benn's novel Patsy, which won the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction.
Content warning: brief mentions of miscarriage, sexual and physical assaults, abusive relationships
Our next book discussion wi... more
For the month of May, our prompt is to read a dystopia or post-apocalyptic work of fiction. Corinne's pick is I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. We have both read this book already and jumped at the chance to reread and discuss this bo... more
Our first book for May's prompt to read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel is Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson. Set in a Toronto that has been abandoned by the government and anyone with means, Ti-Jeanne has to learn how to survive and how... more
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Juvenile and superficial discussion. ‘Weird to me’ is not a useful critical term.
Apple Podcasts2Iambic12345
United States3 months ago - They trashed one of my Favorit books (EP 144) and I LOVED it!
It so fun to listen to your energetic, detailed!! opinions and experiences with a book!
You don't focus about “right and wrong opinions” but on the encounter you had with a book and point out specifics/paragraphs to make one understand where you are coming from.
Also its just plain fun and enjoyable content wich can carry meaningful statements.
For me it was clear that i value and love this podcast BECAUSE you hated a book i really liked as a teenager (and still recommend(ed) 😅)
Its unbelie... more
Apple Podcasts5Loffredoson
Germany3 years ago - The heart is a lonely hunter
I wanted to drop a point that you may not have considered here—you talked about how you don’t understand Singer’s fixation on Antonopoulos, but his fixation on him totally mirrors all of the other characters’ fixation on Singer. They come to him to project all of their thoughts and feelings, never sure how much he understands but reassuring themselves that he understands all. Singer does the same thing to his friend. All of these lonely hearts make a god of Singer, and he in turn does this to An... more
Apple Podcasts4Christina1832United States3 years ago - Please include spoilers!
If you are announcing a book in advance the audience has time to read it or listen to the archived episode after they have read it. Not discussing the end of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter is so disappointing. Avoiding spoilers irritates the listener who spent 50+ mins anticipating a full discussion of the book.
Apple Podcasts3peoniesandsnowballsUnited States3 years ago - Awesome
I love your reviews! Waiting for more :)
Apple Podcasts5morvideo
Poland5 years ago
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Focusing on a wide range of literature, the discussion showcases in-depth analyses of various books, with an emphasis on themes such as identity, cultural struggles, and societal issues. The hosts highlight the importance of representation in literature, often prioritizing novels by female and multicultural authors. The conversational style encourages listeners to feel part of a vibrant book club environment, making complex subjects accessible and inviting. Notably, episodes intertwine humor and personal anecdotes, making challenging themes easier to digest while promoting a sense of relatability and shared experience among book lovers.
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