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Aboutabook Jadecc
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The podcast that tells the true story behind the world's most iconic books. How did they think of this stuff?? why is their book so popular?? should you bother reading it?
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The Odyssey : Should you actually read it?
In this episode Jade saves you the slog of reading Homer's Odyssey by giving a background to the epic tale as well as discussing all the juicy bits. She discusses themes, characters, cultural impact and if there is any truth behind the story...
This episode also features a discussion with the Barely Bookish podcast!
Barely Bookish website https://barelybookish.com/
Barely Bookish podcast Odyssey series ft. me! :https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/53-the-odyssey-1-w-about-a-book-podcast/id1532794710?i=1000536976602
Books Mentioned:
The Odyssey by Emily Wilson: https://www.emilyrcwilson.com/the-odyssey
Andrew Lang : Tales of Troy and Greece https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780571333509?gC=8ad8757ba&gclid=CjwKCAjw-L-ZBhB4EiwA76YzOZMD61y-VICQmknXUkn-pTCkwscYxtr0PGwFGknZ_li6my3YCheHwhoCSY4QAvD_BwE
Helpful Resources:
Course Hero Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV-a_AtlilM&list=PLz_ZtyOWL9BTT6cHpSFM3HnK9ongAYDBl
The Science behind The Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVo225pUaSA
The Search for Ithaca : https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/odysseys-end-the-search-for-ancient-ithaca-112739669/ -
Roald Dahl: His Wacky World
In this episode Jade explores the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. she talks about his time as a Cadbury's taste tester, a spy, and his valuable contributions to medicine. She also discusses the real life inspirations behind some of his greatest stories.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aboutabook.podcast/
Tessa Dahl Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2186961/Tessa-Dahl-Roald-Dahls-daughter-life-father-best-selling-childrens-author.html
His complicated legacy: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/roald-dahl-s-family-apologises-for-author-s-anti-semitism-1.4428979
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-roald-dahl-antisemitism-children-20201228-viaclofxo5cahi6berf6q35wny-story.html -
The Outsiders: How YA was born
In this episode Jade and her sister discuss what is considered to be the first young adult novel. they chat about what life was like for teens in 60s America, what inspired the 15 year old S.E Hinton to write the novel and shoutout our favorite YA books
follow on instagram for some bookish history: https://www.instagram.com/aboutabook.podcast/
follow my sister's tattoo page! : https://www.instagram.com/inked.bycharlie/?hl=en -
What's the craic with Christmas Carols?
MERRY CHRISTMAS YA FILTHY ANIMALS
in this episode Jade talks about the history behind Christmas caroling and the story behind some of her favourite carols!
last years festive episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vyWUxbwp5nsugac0zof3R?si=t4scBsGiRhyKbnuL06X8Cw -
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Fact or Fiction?
In this episode Jade chats with @thebookstorianpodcast about Joan Lindsay's gothic novel, Picnic at Hanging rock. we discuss the spooky Australian bush, how it relates to Irish folklore and is there any truth behind it?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7eC98xFNY55O1OeS4995rG?si=vTffCnbpQKyqCJNwH_0mVg
https://open.spotify.com/show/6SjwlXC5e8uvPxXE8siyEZ?si=0a2be5c250f748dc -
I'm still alive!! Update and QnA
It's been a while since my last episode eh? in this episode I update on what I've been up to and answer some serious and silly questions