Book Academy Podcast

Sophie Metropolis
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Talks on various books. Your podcast library where we discuss wellness books, popular fiction novels, timeless classic literature, and many more. Hosted by Sophie Metropolis. https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207/ Love and Support, https://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis

  1. 08/16/2025

    Episode 35- There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

    A review of the book, from an average mind, who read slowly, and painstakingly expressed what she thought of the story. There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak is a historical, political, and magical fiction that will take you to stories of rivers and people whose lives become intertwined from a single drop of water. Thank you for listening to this podcast. Read my other stories on @sophiemetropolis · sophiemetropolis.medium.com

    16 min
  2. A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Book Talk)

    06/29/2025

    A Woman of Pleasure by Kiyoko Murata (Book Talk)

    Book Review In 1903, a fifteen-year-old girl named Ichi Aoi is sold to the most exclusive brothel in Kumamoto, Japan. Despite her modest beginnings in a southern fishing village, she becomes the protégée of an oiran, the highest-ranking courtesan at the brothel. Through the teachings of her oiran, Shinonome, Ichi begins to understand the intertwined power of sex and money. And in her mandatory school lessons, her writing instructor, Tetsuko, encourages Ichi and the others to think clearly and express themselves.  #GreatRead

    11 min
  3. Episode 33- Woman Who Run with The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    12/28/2024

    Episode 33- Woman Who Run with The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores the "wild woman" archetype, a wise and powerful presence in the female psyche. The book aims to help women reconnect with the wild woman archetype and embrace their authenticity, power, and instinct. Estés uses stories from multicultural myths, fairy tales, and folk tales to help women understand the wild woman archetype. This podcast discusses the book and the best-highlighted passages you'll be thinking about.

    33 min

  4. 02/21/2024

    2023 Book Reviews

    Book talk about the books I have read for the year 2023. The Forty Rules of Love- Elif Shafak The Mermaid- Christina Henry A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris Pachinko - Min Jin Lee The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene Circe - Madeline Miller Happiness Project - Suki Fleet Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan Dead End Memories- Banana Yoshimoto The Memoirs of Geisha- Arthur Golden

    46 min
  5. Episode 31- Book Reviews on Productivity Books

    02/22/2023

    Episode 31- Book Reviews on Productivity Books

    It's a new episode of non-fiction book reviews about productivity books. We read The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma, Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven,  and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Listen to this short book talks about the important points of these popular productivity books.

    16 min
  6. Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- Book Podcast Episode 30

    07/17/2021

    Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- Book Podcast Episode 30

    Enjoy another short but sweet book podcast review talking about the bestselling book Norwegian Wood. This is another Murakami treasure that the book community frequently recommends for those who are just starting to read the Murakami literary magic.  Not sponsored. No Ads.

    11 min

  7. 06/26/2021

    Minimalism Books- Podcast episode 29

    Podcast recommending various resources (books, vlogs, etc.) if you are starting to live the life of a minimalist. Featured review of the book "The Joy of Less by Francine Jay."  Not sponsored.  Free podcasting.  Host: Sophie Metropolis

    15 min
  8. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Reading Journey)

    04/20/2021

    War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Reading Journey)

    This is another classical edition book podcast featuring Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. The book is claimed to be one of the best novels ever written in literature. It's a story of the war in Russia interspersed with narratives of the life of Russian aristocratic families. In this less than 30 minute podcast, we talk about our personal journey while reading the book and we'll be giving you the best takeaway notes from Leo Tolstoy.

    27 min
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Talks on various books. Your podcast library where we discuss wellness books, popular fiction novels, timeless classic literature, and many more. Hosted by Sophie Metropolis. https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207/ Love and Support, https://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis

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  • Creator
    Sophie Metropolis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Metropolis
  • Show Website
    Book Academy Podcast