1.19 Reading Plans and Life Update
This week I’m coming to you with a very mini minisode in which I talk about what’s happening in the next few weeks, both in my life and for this podcast.
1.14 Does Fiction Exist in the Wizarding World?
This week, I’m talking all about fiction, or rather the lack thereof, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
1.13 Opinions on Austen, Harry Potter, and Shakespeare with Kalliope
This week I had to assemble the emergency team (which consists of me and my sister) in order to deliver you an extra-special emergency episode. We talk about Jane Austen, Harry Potter, and our dear friend Billy Shakes.
1.10 Books Featuring Plays
This week, I’m discussing why I love books that feature plays, and recommending some of my favourite books that do so! I talk about Shakespeare and Jane Austen, but also a graphic novel and a middle-grade.
1.9 What Taylor Swift and Robert Browning Have in Common
I’m very excited to bring you this week’s episode, which is all about pop/country icon Taylor Swift and mid-19th-century poet Robert Browning. In this episode I discuss the parallels between Browning’s 1842 poem My Last Duchess and Swift’s 2014 hit Blank Space.
1.8 Re-Reading Childhood Favourites
This week my topic of discussion is re-reading books, specifically childhood favourites. I talk about what happens when a re-read is disappointing, and why I’m scared of re-reading my Jacqueline Wilson favourites.
1.7 *Witchy Vibes* April Wrap Up
This month I read a short story collection, a non-fiction book, a Hogwarts Library book, and a book with lots of *witchy vibes*, plus a few more.
1.6 Watch Us Rise Above the Haters with Kali
This week, activist and artist (artivist) Kali and I discussed Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan! We loved this book, and we hope you did too! We speak about growing as activists, styles of activism, and channelling activism into art.
1.4 Female Friendships with Bonnie
This week, I sat down with Bonnie (who also featured in episode 1) and we discussed our favourite female friendships in books. From Matilda and Miss Honey to Anne Shirley and Diana Barry, female friendships in books are so important and wonderful, and we loved recording this episode for you.
1.3 Pulp - "We're Not There Yet, But it's Better" with Maija
In this week’s episode, Maija and I sat down and discussed Pulp by Robin Talley. We talked about the 1950s, the power of representation in books, and why Maija is definitely a Luna and I’m totally a Hermione.
1.2 Podcast and Book Q&A
This week, I answered your questions about reading and the podcast! You’ll discover which is my favourite Harry Potter book, how much I read in a week, and why I prefer buying books I’ve already read.
1.1 The Neverending Story of Bad Decisions with Bonnie
This week I sat down with Bonnie, former literature classmate and long-time friend, to discuss The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. We covered many topics: from what makes Atreyu such a great hero to why The Childlike Empress is not even a real person.
