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 | Monthly | Episodes | 320 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsComedy | |||
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Today we talk about The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara. Next month we will be reading The Dry by Jane Harper.
Content warning: suicide, violence
Further reading:
thegatheringcollective.substack.com/p/toni-cade-bambara-knew-what-sh... more
Hello, we are checking in to be culturally relevant and bring you research we did about Tyra Banks, Modelland, and Smize Cream 5-6 years ago. The majority of this episode was recorded for our Patreon in September 2021.
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Today we're talking about Juan Rulfo's novel Pedro Páramo. Originally published in 1955, we both read different English translations, which had an effect on how each of us understood the book. Content warning: brief mentions of murder, rape, and ince... more
Years ago, I can't remember when, we read Katherine Dunn's Geek Love, by far her most famous work. We returned to Dunn to read Toad, which was published posthumously.
Content Warnings: Self-harm and suicide, child loss, 1960s views of fat bodies
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Apple Podcasts3Huxley 646
United Kingdoma year ago - There are better book podcasts
Juvenile and superficial discussion. ‘Weird to me’ is not a useful critical term.
Apple Podcasts2Iambic12345
United Statesa year 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 States4 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 States4 years ago
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A warm, conversation-driven book podcast that feels like a cozy book club with two witty hosts who read and discuss a wide range of literary fiction, both classics and contemporary titles. They blend sharp analysis with personal anecdotes, humor, and community-oriented moments, often weaving in reader recommendations, author interest, and occasionally cultural commentary. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on female authors and diverse voices, plus a relaxed, friendly vibe that invites listeners to join the conversation between episodes.
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