The Book Common Room

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Hello! We are Lauren and Kali and we want to create a space for all to join in on our book discussions and learn to love reading. 

  1. Jun 23

    The Wordsworths: Stewards of Nature, Stewards of Each Other

    In our twelfth episode of the season, we take a deeper dive into the writings of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. Through poetry, journals, and reflections, we explore themes of stewardship, of nature, of community, and of one another. Join us as we discuss how the Wordsworths invite us to see the natural world with renewed attention and care, and how their writings continue to speak to questions of responsibility and memory. We also feature Caspar David Friedrich's Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, whose vision of humanity's encounter with the sublime beautifully complements the landscapes and reflections found in the Wordsworths’ work. Links to the readings discussed in this episode: William Wordsworth, Resolution and Independence ("The Leech-Gatherer" 1807 version) – https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence OPTIONAL: William Wordsworth, Michael: A Pastoral Poem – https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael:_A_Pastoral_Poem Dorothy Wordsworth, Thoughts on My Sick-bed – https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/ Dorothy Wordsworth, Grasmere—A Fragment – https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment/ OPTIONAL: Dorothy Wordsworth, An Excursion Up Scawfell Pike – https://romantic-circles.org/editions/wordsworth_dorothy/scawfell Featured artwork: Caspar David Friedrich, Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog (c. 1818) Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    49 min

  2. Jun 8

    The Underappreciated Sister Who Changed Poetry: Intro to William and Dorothy Wordsworth

    In our eleventh episode of the season, we enter into a new genre through the lens of William and Dorothy Wordsworth.  Enjoy the world of poetry with us as we learn about the brilliance of both William and his sister, Dorothy.  Links to the poems we will discuss in the next episode:  William Wordsworth, Resolution and Independence ("The Leech-Gatherer" 1807 version) - https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Resolution_and_Independence) OPTIONAL: William Wordsworth, Michael: A Pastoral Poem- https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael,_a_Pastoral_Poem (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Michael,_a_Pastoral_Poem)  Dorothy Wordsworth, Thoughts on My Sick-bed- https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/item/dorothy-wordsworth-thoughts-on-my-sick-bed-1832/ (https://dorothywordsworth2019.byu.edu/item/dorothy-wordsworth-thoughts-on-my-sick-bed-1832/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Dorothy Wordsworth, Grasmere—A Fragment https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment (https://www.textarchiv.com/dorothy-wordsworth/grasmere-a-fragment?utm_source=chatgpt.com) OPTIONAL: Dorothy Wordsworth,  An Excursion Up Scawfell Pike https://romantic-circles.org/editions.2022.DW.SP-reading.html (https://romantic-circles.org/editions.2022.DW.SP-reading.html) Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    39 min

  3. May 25

    The Reaper of Mars: A Red Rising Deep Dive

    Content warning: this episode includes discussion of rape, murder, and the dehumanization of marginalized groups within the novel. In our tenth episode of the season, we return to Pierce Brown’s Red Rising for a spoiler-filled deep dive. One of us loved it, one of us was a little less convinced, and we discuss everything from the Institute and the worldbuilding to the characters, pacing, and moments that either hooked us or lost us along the way. What are some of your favorite Red Rising quotes or moments? Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    37 min

  4. May 11

    "Rise, So High, in Mud You Lie": An Intro to Red Rising

    In our ninth episode of the season, we explore Pierce Brown as an author and the different works that influenced his epic series, Red Rising.  References:  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brown - https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/993.Pierce_Brown - https://www.piercebrown.com/aboutpierce If you would like to read the "Book of Lorn":  - https://www.patreon.com/shit_escalates Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    28 min

  5. Apr 27

    Why Wuthering Heights Still Haunts Us

    In our eighth episode of the season, we explore Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, sharing our reactions, interpretations, and some of our favorite passages from her powerful writing.  What are some of your favorite Wuthering Heights quotes? Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    42 min

  6. Apr 13

    The Dark Sublime: Emily Brontë and Wuthering Heights

    Lauren and Kali break down Romanticism, who Emily Brontë was, and the impact both had on her novel Wuthering Heights.  Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    40 min

  7. Mar 23

    Amaze, Amaze, Amaze: Project Hail Mary Deep Dive

    In our sixth episode this season, we’re breaking down Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We’re sharing our thoughts, reactions, and favorite moments—and we want you to think back on your own reading experience right along with us. Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    36 min

  8. Mar 9

    Are We Smart Enough? Intro to Project Hail Mary

    In our fifth episode, we introduce Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Join us as we discuss a handful of Weir's other projects and our love for Project Hail Mary.  Resources:  Casey and Andy Comic: https://galactanet.com/comic/view.php?strip=2 https://galactanet.com/comic/view.php?strip=6 The Egg: https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html YouTube Adaptations: youtube.com/watch?si=zzIqxsxXUzNY3B6-&v=h6fcK_fRYaI&feature=youtu.be - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=GLIM1bcBuvV9bOHr&v=ehRggplMieM&feature=youtu.be - youtube.com/watch?si=yrjLM3p9lC7iajKK&v=kPHbKZQ-wxY&feature=youtu.be Other Sources:  https://andyweirauthor.com/#about  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Weir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17563539-the-egg?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=pYMCrVeyrn&rank=2 Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

    37 min
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Hello! We are Lauren and Kali and we want to create a space for all to join in on our book discussions and learn to love reading. 

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    2024 - 2026
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