Reading Materials Corrie and Lucia
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We are Corrie and Lucia, long-time friends and self-declared bookworms. Join us as we take it in turns to select a different book to read and review each episode.
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We are both also active on Goodreads -
Corrie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2936047-corrie
Lucia: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/30820013-lucia
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S07 E09 - Together We Burn
In this week’s episode we read another young adult fantasy novel and encounter flamenco dancing and dragon fighting in Together We Burn by Isabel Ibañez.
Join us for our discussion of the author’s inclusion of Spanish culture, dragons as metaphors and multiple red herrings.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Life Updates
02:00 - An Introduction to the Author
04:50 - Spoiler Warning
05:20 - The Blurb
06:50 - Our Discussion of Together We Burn
45:15 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
47:30 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
Links:
Isabel Ibañez on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram -
S07 E08 - The Brilliant Death
In this week's episode we spend some time with the political and magical intrigue of The Brilliant Death by A. R. Capetta.
Join us in exploring the world of Vinalia, family politics, loyalty and secrets, as well as some soul-searching about what being a "young adult" actually means.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Life Updates
02:22 - An Introduction to the Author
04:16 - The Blurb
07:05 - Spoiler Warning
07:30 - Our Discussion of The Brilliant Death
53:11 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
01:15:40 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
The Brilliant Death by A. R. Capetta
Together We Burn by Isabel Ibanez
Links:
A. R. Capetta on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram -
S07 E07: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
In this week's episode we get a glimpse at the glamour of old-school Hollywood in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Join us to hear out thoughts on this bestselling and award-winning novel as we discuss Ernie, Don, Mick, Rex, Harry, Max and Robert, and ultimately find out who was the love of Evelyn's life.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Life Updates
02:30 - An Introduction to the Author
05:50 - The Blurb
07:05 - Spoiler Warning
07:30 - Our Discussion of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
01:15:00 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
01:15:40 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Brilliant Death by A. R. Capetta
Links:
Taylor Jenkins Reid on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram -
S07 E06 - A Strange and Stubborn Endurance
In this week's episode we journey to the fantastical lands of Ralia and Tithena in the queer love-story A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows.
Join us for our discussion of political intrigue, the book's exploration of gender identity and the author's clever use of language.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Life Updates
06:45 - An Introduction to the Author
08:30 - The Blurb
09:50 - Our Discussion of 'A Strange and Stubborn Endurance'
20:25-24:35 - Trigger Warning for Discussion of Rape
24:45 - Trigger Warning for Discussion of Suicide Attempt
01:03:20 - The Book We Will Be Reading Next Time
01:04:10 - Outro
Books Mentioned:
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas
Pucking Around by Emily Rath
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Links:
Foz Meadows on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram -
S07 E05 - The Song of Achilles
We return this week to tackle our first Greek mythology retelling as we discuss the heart-breaking The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.
Forget what you know from the Hollywood and Disney versions, it’s time to go back to the source as we discuss prideful heroes and gods, understated but beautiful writing, and gut-punch endings. There is even a cameo from baby Edward at the end of the episode!
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Life Updates
02:25 - An Introduction to the Author
07:45 - Spoiler Warning
09:20 - The Blurb
10:00 - Our Discussion of 'The Song of Achilles'
01:02:20 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
01:03:45 - Outro
Other Books Mentioned:
Circe by Madeline Miller
The Illiad / The Odyssey by Homer
A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows
Links:
Madeline Miller on Goodreads
Madeline Miller on Instagram
Madeline Miller’s website
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram -
S07 E04 - Detransition, Baby
We step away from fantasy this week to discuss Torrey Peters' bestselling debut about gender, parenthood, love and trans life - Detransition, Baby.
Tune in for our thoughts on Reece, Ames (or Amy before her detransition) and Katrina as they navigate relationships, grapple with gender identity and ultimately decide what to do about a surprise pregnancy.
Please note that this episode deals with topics that some listeners might find upsetting - please check the Episode Timepoints for trigger warnings.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Life Updates
03:10 - Trigger Warnings
04:10 - Introduction to the Author
07:45 - The Blurb
09:05 - Spoiler Warning
09:20 - Disclaimer
10:30 - Our Discussion of Detransition, Baby
01:18:15 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time
01:19:00 - Outro
Books Mentioned:
Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones by Torrey Peters
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Links:
Torrey Peters' website
Torrey Peters on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Goodreads
Lucia on Goodreads
Corrie on Goodreads
Reading Materials on Instagram