Practically Bookish Podcast

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Have you been looking for a podcast to shake up your bookish knowledge and discuss the real hard hitting topics, such as book banning, politics in books, and finding a more cohesive, welcoming space that supports ALL HUMAN RIGHTS and the authors who do, too? (Yes, that means indie, trad, AND self-published!) At Practically Bookish, we're here to bring together readers and writers of all kinds in a space that is safe for everyone. Tune in for the guest, hot takes, sarcasm, and tea! Follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast! Original music by: ThisOldTaloas

Episodes

  1. FEB 4

    Ep 4: Functional Literacy FTW!!

    So you can read. Great! But can you actually understand what you're reading? Can you use context clues to figure out what something means? Can you retain the information? This episode we discuss what functional literacy is, and how it effects individuals and society as a whole. Don't forget to frequent your local libraries!! Books to check out: ⁠The Bible Holy Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text Fablehaven - Brandon Mull Chronicles of Narnia - CS Lewis The Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paollini A Series of Unfortunate Events - Lemony Snicket The Heir of Swansgrove - K.J. Pritchett The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte Broke-Ass Witchcraft - Raven Morrigan A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St Clair Sources to note throughout the episode: PubMed Central Barbara Bush Foundation: Literacy Gap Map⁠ APM Research Lab Extras: ⁠The Onion Jolly Good Ginger Aaron Parnas ⁠

    1h 54m

  2. JAN 22

    Ep 3: Critical Reading or Nah?

    As the popular memes and posts lately have been saying... You watched or read "The Hunger Games" and sided with the resistance.You watched "Star Wars" and sided with the resistance.You watched "The Matrix" and sided with the resistance.You watched or read "Divergent" and sided with the resistance.You read "Fourth Wing" and sided with the resistance.You watched "V for Vendetta" and sided with the resistance.When it's fiction, you understand. Yet you refuse to see it when it's the reality you're living. Wild. It's safe to say, we're at an impasse. Most people these days do not read critically, regardless of what they're reading. While they may be able to retain the information, many do not look for deeper meaning or context within the text they read. While there isn't technically anything wrong with that, reading critically allows us to fully connect with the stories and characters. For those of us who had this drilled into us during school, it happens automatically, almost by osmosis. However, for others, it is a skill that can be learned, and we discuss how and more! Don't forget to follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast!! Books to check out: The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros For Whom The Belle Tolls - Jaysea Lynn Grotesque - Allison Paige Blood Infernal - James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman Witches of New York - Ami McKay The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte Count My Lies - Sophie Stava Sources to note throughout the episode: Excelsior University: Active (Critical) vs Passive Reading York University: Active vs Passive Reading Cleveland State University: Critical Reading Stetson University: Critical Reading Reading Critically (Reddit) University of Regina: Passive vs Active Reading Library of Congress - Rebecca Yarros Interview Extras: HP Lovecraft Historical Society HP Lovecraft Lovecraft Country (Series) Lovecraft Country (Novel) 12 Years a Slave (Movie) 12 Years a Slave (Novel) The Butler (Movie) The Butler: A Witness to History Reading Rainbow Roots

    1h 57m

  3. JAN 14

    Ep 2: Book Banning For Dummies

    Buckle up folks, this one is a doozy! Books are being banned all across the country, and we're here to talk about it, along with a bit of a free history lesson (you're welcome). To quote our Lord and Savior Stephen King: "If they ban a book in your school, haul your ass to the nearest bookstore or library ASAP and find out what they don't want you to read." And don't mind the squirrelling. We all have ADHD around here. We're working on it. Stay tuned soon for a new website and Patreon. Don't forget you can find us @practicallybookishpodcast and thank you for hanging out! Books to check out: New English Canaan - Thomas Morton If The Legends Fade - Tom Hendrix A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St Clair Come for Me - CJ Sweet Blood of Hercules - Jasmine Mas Midnight Ruin - Katee Robert The God of the Woods - Liz Moore Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series This Book is Gay - Juno Dawson ACOTAR - Sarah J Maas Her Soul To Take - Harley Laroux Fifty Shades of Grey - EL James Grey - EL James Twilight - Stephanie Meyer Midnight Sun - Stephanie Meyer Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo Famine - Laura Thalassa Stuffed - Silvia Morrow Eric Malikyte Backlist Sources to note throughout the episode: Pen.org American Library Association Harvard Library Atlas Obscura The Guardian Unite Against Book Bans Barnes and Noble PBS News Hour Reads with Rachel History & Extras: 16 Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford WWI Treaties & Reparations - US Holocaust Memorial Museum Nazi Book Burnings - US Holocaust Memorial Museum Old Gods of Appalachia Project 2025 Tracker Watchmen - Series The Mummy The Fifth Element The Contoured Librarian Meet Me in the Media Center Tales Podcast

    2h 24m

  4. JAN 7

    Ep 1: Books Are F*cking Political

    Can we keep politics out of books? Why are we always bringing politics into bookish spaces? We read to escape...blah blah blah...NO. Books ARE f*cking political! Join us this week for our first official episode where we discuss just how political books can be! Do we go off on a tangent or two? Maybe. We listen and we don't judge, remember? Don't forget to give us a follow @practicallybookishpodcast

    1h 39m

  5. JAN 1 · BONUS

    Ep 0: Practically A Podcast

    I bet you're wondering who we are and why you should care. Valid. Meet the mouths behind the brains of this operation: Lisa: self published indie author Kat: avid reader and hobby writer Trula: avid reader and aspiring author Here's a little peek into why we wanted to do this thing and what to expect from us in the future. Enjoy! P.S. follow us on socials @practicallybookishpodcast

    1h 20m

  6. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Practically A Trailer

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    1 min

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Have you been looking for a podcast to shake up your bookish knowledge and discuss the real hard hitting topics, such as book banning, politics in books, and finding a more cohesive, welcoming space that supports ALL HUMAN RIGHTS and the authors who do, too? (Yes, that means indie, trad, AND self-published!) At Practically Bookish, we're here to bring together readers and writers of all kinds in a space that is safe for everyone. Tune in for the guest, hot takes, sarcasm, and tea! Follow us everywhere @practicallybookishpodcast! Original music by: ThisOldTaloas

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  • Creator
    Practically Bookish Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Practically Bookish Podcast
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