Notes From the Library

Emma Woodhead
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Notes From the Library

In a world full of stories, it's hard to choose what's next! Join Emma in this weekly podcast to discuss books, screenplays, poetry, journalism, and so much more. Learn about how these books have shaped their respected fields and how to become a better writer. Official Instagram @notes_from_the_library Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaw019

  1. 4D AGO

    The Beggar Student

    In this episode, Emma talks about the newly translated novella The Beggar Student by Osamu Dazai. Tune in to talk about the surprising humor that Dazai has in this book and how much she enjoy his books. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

    17 min

  2. MAR 16

    The Ides of March: Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

    In this special episode, Emma is talking about Shakespeare's Julius Caesar as well as the journalist Edward R. Murrow and her own novel that all tie together with Brutus being the center of all three. Tune in to listened to this special Ides of March episode. Links referenced in the episode: Edward R. Murrow's original broadcast and speech: Here Scene from Good Night and Good Luck movie: Here Julius Caesar from Great Performances PBS: Here Great Performances "The fault dear Brutus...": Here - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

    40 min

  3. MAR 9

    January & February Reading Wrap-Up

    2025 is here, and in this episode, Emma is talking about the six books she read during January and February. Tune in to hear which books they are and which one has become one of her all-time favorites! - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    15 min

  4. JAN 11

    The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish Volume 2

    In this episode Emma is talking about the funny but heartwarming volume 2 of a series about a man and his pet fish. Tune it to talk about this fantasy novel in which a man gets transported into a book as the main character's pet fish and their relationship evolves from there as the pet fish isn't really a pet fish but a man! It is equal parts funny and heartwarming, a series you won't want to miss out on. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Emma on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

    15 min

  5. JAN 3

    2024 Reading Wrap-Up

    Happy 2025! 2024 was a year of reading! Tune in to talk about the books Emma read and the different genres she explored. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Emma on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

    43 min

  6. 12/25/2024

    Small Things Like These

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In today's episode Emma is talking about Small Things like These by Claire Keegan. Tune in to talk about the book, history, the movie staring the one and only Cillian Murphy, and Emma's experience with meeting Claire Keegan once! - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Emma on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

    40 min

  7. 11/02/2024

    A Song to Drown Rivers

    In today's episode Emma is talking about A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang which is a historical book based on the Legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beautities of Ancient China. Tune in to talk about Emma's mixed opinions on that book and was parts she liked and didn't to find out of this book is for you or not. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Emma on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    17 min

  8. 10/03/2024

    The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Volume One

    In this episode Emma is talking about the funny but heartwarming Danmei about a man and his pet fish. Tune it to talk about this fantasy novel in which a man gets transported into a book as the main character's pet fish and their relationship evolves from there. It is equal parts funny and heartwarming, a novel you won't want to miss out on. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - - Let's be friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the official show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Emma on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

    11 min
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    In a world full of stories, it's hard to choose what's next! Join Emma in this weekly podcast to discuss books, screenplays, poetry, journalism, and so much more. Learn about how these books have shaped their respected fields and how to become a better writer. Official Instagram @notes_from_the_library Follow Emma on Instagram @emmaw019

    Information

    • Creator
      Emma Woodhead
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      83
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Emma Woodhead
    • Show Website
      Notes From the Library

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