The Modern Bookworm

Emily Starr
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Modern Bookworm is dedicated to sharing the great literature joys in life. The podcast will cover past favorites, current reads, future reads, and much more! Come join me on this journey and we can grow together.

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  1. 12/06/2022

    May Reads

    I took a break from uploading so I could heal from reconstructive surgery. Thank you for sticking by me and waiting for the next big thing. This episode contains shoutouts to some fantastic people, all of the books I read in May, and important bookish news. Please enjoy my script-less rambling, and thanks for listening! Books Mentioned in This Episode (in order): Glint by Raven Kennedy Corruption by Jenika Snow Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa Praise by Sara Cate Eyes on Me by Sara Cate Rose Petal Graves by Olivia Wildenstein Gleam by Raven Kennedy War Storm by Victoria Aveyard To Get to the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert Social Media Accounts: linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022

    25 min

  2. 01/05/2022

    There Goes April

    In this episode of The Modern Bookworm, join me for my book reviews of the books I read in April. The episode begins with a shoutout to a few of my supporters: Katherine (@katfsilver_library), @levira10, Whitney, Tally, and Gabi. I also mention the winner of the giveaway I hosted! If you want to know what books I am planning to read in May, I talk about that here, too. And the episode ends with a segment of In Other Bookish News, where I talk about the important developments occurring in the book world. I am looking to create another survey for book lovers, so if you are interested, please let me know in the Q&A below! Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 App Mentioned in This Episode: Cittart Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth -Blood, Metal, Bone by Lindsay Cummings -Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre -Witch 13 by Patrick Delaney -How Did Romans Count to 100? by Lucy D. Hayes -Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting -His Saving Grace by Kylie Gopal -Desperate Measures by Katee Robert -Gild by Raven Kennedy -The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith -Call Me Daddy by Jade West -War Storm by Victoria Aveyard -Glint by Raven Kennedy -Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Sclesa -Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez -Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo -Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert -A Worthy Opponent by Katee Robert -Gleam by Raven Kennedy -Rose Petal Graves by Olivia Wildenstein -Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

    24 min

  3. 24/04/2022

    Free Book Haul

    This episode starts with a shoutout to the following listeners: Zoebee, strictlybookish_kai, Lauren_readsandreads, Caity, Tay.reads.books, Momma (Karla), Tori Garner, Navy Katt, Author Tristin Clark, and Monica Cook. Thank you all so much for your support! This episode is a fun one because I go over my largest book haul to date. The names and authors of these books are listed below! The next episode in this series will be the April Book Reviews episode, so you'll definitely want to come back to hear about what I've read this month. Don't forget: The giveaway for The War of Two Queens ends at 11:50 PM on April 25th, and the winner will be announced on Instagram on April 26th. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons -The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer -Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy -Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov -Utopia by Thomas More -Paradise Lost & Paradise Regained by John Milton -The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo -Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer -Coraline by Neil Gaiman -The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin -Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass -Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein -Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder -Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery -Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman -The Unquiet by Mikaela Everett -Roses by Leila Meacham -The Ward by Jordana Frankel -This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada -Splintered by A. G. Howard -Conjured by Sarah Beth Durst -The Sellout by Paul Beatty -Outlander by Diana Gabaldon -Atheist Manifesto by Michel Onfrey -The Demonata: Lord Loss by Darren Shan -The Mirror Sisters by V. C. Andrews -The Red Tent by Anita Diamant -The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon -The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje -Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope -The Children of Men by P. D. James

    27 min

  4. 17/04/2022

    The Love Hypothesis

    Join me and my mother, Karla, as we talk about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! This is a spoiler episode, so if you do not want the book to be spoiled for you, skip ahead to the second part of the episode beginning at the 34-minute mark. This episode also contains a few of my thoughts on Season Two of Bridgerton on Netflix. Bridgerton is based on the book series by Julia Quinn. And lastly, a segment of In Other Bookish News! I apologize for not including any shoutouts in this episode. Next week's episode will include double the shoutouts to make up for this week's blunder. This is also the last week for listeners to enter for a chance to win The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout! The giveaway is hosted on Instagram, so head over there to test your luck. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022

    39 min

  5. 10/04/2022

    Did Someone Say Giveaway?

    In this unique episode of The Modern Bookworm, I go over the results I gained from a questionnaire created for readers. If you would like to participate in the said survey, the link will be provided below. If you want to participate in future surveys, please look at future episode descriptions. I also want to thank the following new listeners: emma_ryder96 Briana G. Salmah Laura G. Hayley_darkblood Thank you all for your support and participation! This episode's segment of "In Other Bookish News" covers the ongoing topic of book bans in public schools and libraries, as well as the death of a popular author. And lastly: a book giveaway! Give the podcast a listen if you wish to know what book I am giving away. If you want to be considered for the giveaway, please head over to Instagram or TikTok for the specifics! Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/moderrnbookworm2022  Survey Link: For the Readers (google.com)(*CLOSED*) Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout (GIVEAWAY!!!) -The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins -The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

    13 min

  6. 03/04/2022

    Wrapping Up March

    The episode many have been waiting for: the March book reviews! In this episode, I wrap up March and introduce the books I plan to read in April. I also include a new segment called "In Other Bookish News." If you like it (or not), let me know in the poll below! If you have suggestions for future shows, let me know on social media through the link provided below. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022    Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard -King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard -War Storm by Victoria Aveyard -The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith -The Conjurer by Luanne G. Smith -Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart -Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo -Desperate Measures by Katee Robert -Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert -The Corsairs Series by Ruby Dixon -The Book of Souls by Kevin Moore -In a Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power -A Brush with Love by Mazey Eddings -Double Virgin Valentine Series (Dani Wyatt, Hope Ford, and Olivia T. Turner) -Freed & Fierce by Kara Holmes -A Worthy Opponent by Katee Robert -Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen -Blood, Metal, Bone by Lindsay Cummings -Witch 13 by Patrick Delaney -The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth -Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre -The Billionaire by Marni Mann -Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy -A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas -Those Three Little Words by Meghan Quinn -Desires Duet by Molly Doyle -The Half-Orc's Maiden Bride by Ruby Dixon

    17 min

  7. 27/03/2022

    Thrifty Book Recs

    In this episode of The Modern Bookworm, I introduce the bookseller Thriftbooks. Join me as I give more book recommendations and talk about different ways to read. My social media accounts are gaining traction with book lovers across the world, so take the time to join me over there if you want quick updates and recent information. Please take note of the questionnaire below or in the last episode to let me know your suggestions or to ask me questions! Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://lintr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Filth by Irvine Welch -Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen -Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling -Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury -To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee -Emma by Jane Austen -Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling -Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling -Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell -A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle -A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler -The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne -Great Expectations by Charles Dickens -The Book Thief by Markus Zusak -The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan -Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs -The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan -Library of Souls by Ranson Riggs -The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan -The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan -A Map of Days by Ranson Riggs -The Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan -20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne -Wicked by Gregory Maguire -A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire -A Game of Thrones by Georgie R. R. Martin -A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin -A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin -Alex & Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz -The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon -The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine L'Engle -Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen -The Turn of the Screw and Other Short Novels by Henry James -Hamlet by William Shakespeare -Lies Sleeping by Ben Aaronovitch -Home Before Dark by Riley Sager -Magyk by Angie Sage -A Peace to End All Peace by David Fromkin

    31 min

  8. 20/03/2022

    Going Through My TBR

    In this episode of The Modern Bookworm, I introduce Coast to Coast Bookselling Gals and all of the books I have purchased from them. Genres included in the lists are as follows: nonfiction, general fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and informational. I also make a few corrections regarding my last episode. Keep an eye on my social media accounts for more information about the books I read and review. If there are any books I mention that you would like to hear more about, please let me know in the questionnaire below or on social media. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -In a Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power -Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen -The Help by Kathryn Stockett -The Lost VIntage by Ann Mah -Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge -The Elizabethan World by Lacey Baldwin Smith -The Lying Game by Ruth Ware -The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger -The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini -Love & War by Melissa de la Cruz -The Ring and The Crown by Melissa de la Cruz -The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan -The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan -The House of Hades by Rick Riordan -The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan -The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor -Katharine by Anya Seton -The Lady Elizabeth by Alison Weir -The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish -The Borgias by Christopher Hibbert -Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian -The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho -Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman -The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen -All Things New by Lynn Austin -Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon -The Secrets of Drearcliff Grange School by Kim Newman -The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern -The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova -The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen -Go Tell the Bees That I am Gone by Diana Gabaldon -Web of Dreams by V. C. Andrews -This Lie Will Kill You by Chelsea Rivers -A Game of Fate by Scarlett St. Clair -Tumbleweeds by Leila Meacham -The Mapmaker's War by Ronlyn Domingue -Savage Lands by Clare Clark -The Keep by Jennifer Egan -Paris by Edward Rutherford -A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon -Vixen by Jillian Larkin -A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin -Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith -Uprooted by Naomi Novik -A House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas -The Firekeeper's Daughter by Karola Renard

    34 min

  9. 13/03/2022

    New ARC, Who 'Dis?

    Join The Modern Bookworm as I talk about the books I have finished this month, the books I am currently reading, and the books I plan to read before the end of the month. I provide a review of my first ARC and give a little insight into my next ARC read. There is also a special opportunity for my followers in this episode! Find out more on social media and thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard -King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard -The Corsairs Series by Ruby Dixon -Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon -Icehome Series by Ruby Dixon -The Book of Souls by Kevin Moore -Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger -Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo -Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart -The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith -In a Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power

    17 min

  10. 06/03/2022

    February Reads

    This episode of The Modern Bookworm discusses the books I read in February and my physical reading journal. I also discuss my current reads and upcoming reads. If you are interested in seeing the books I talk about, you can find images of them on my social media accounts. I hope you continue to stick with me on this journey as I discover more topics to talk about and find the most entertaining way to keep you engaged in the show. Thanks for listening! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Reading journal mentioned in the show: ZICOTO Ultimate All-in-One Journaling Kit Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo -Diver's Heart by K. A. Knight -Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo -Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight -Promised in Blood Trilogy by Lilith Vincent -The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood -Claimed by Cupid by Dana Isaly -Dipped in Holly by Dana Isaly -Precarious Shifters Trilogy by Leah Steele -Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard -A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn -The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith -Lilac by B. B. Reid -Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard -Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart -The Book of Souls by Kevin Moore -Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo -The Glamourist by Luanne G. Smith -The Conjurer by Luanne G. Smith -King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard -War Storm by Victoria Aveyard -Wicked Villain's Series by Katee Robert (Desperate Measures)

    24 min
  11. Introducing Myself

    27/02/2022

    Introducing Myself

    This podcast is dedicated to introducing myself and my plans for the future. I spend some time giving a brief personal backstory before jumping into my January books read and my current reads. I hope you enjoy the show and I look forward to having you with me as I grow. Thank you! Social Media Link: https://linktr.ee/modernbookworm2022 Books Mentioned in the Show (in order): -The Little, Red Hen by Paul Galdone -Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer -Nancy Drew Series by Edward Stratemeyer -Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling -Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett -Dewey by Bret Witter and Vicki Myron -Blue by Joyce Hostetter

    31 min
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Modern Bookworm is dedicated to sharing the great literature joys in life. The podcast will cover past favorites, current reads, future reads, and much more! Come join me on this journey and we can grow together.

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  • Creatore
    Emily Starr
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  • Puntate
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    © Emily Starr
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    The Modern Bookworm