Two teens discuss all things books - from our thoughts on classic literature to the best new reads. Episodes come out every alternate Wednesday. Stay tuned!
Eira Prakash, Victoria Pegkou-Christofi
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is one that we've had on our minds for awhile - and after Vicky finished it we knew we had to get into it. We do a deep dive into the plot line, our likes and dislikes, and some discourse on choice feminism!TW: Mentions of assault from around 10:30 to 10:45As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comSee you in a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are finally seniors, which means 2024 is our graduation year! With that comes a lot of uncertainty about our future and the choices we're going to make - so what better place to turn to than some books! In this episode, we analyze books where we feel the characters or authors made good choices, and ones in which we felt they could have done a lot better...because sometimes even the most plot-advancing decision is not the right one. Even we were surprised by the depth of analysis on this one, so tune in for some thought (and laugh) provoking discussion!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have read a LOT of books in the past month. So for this episode, we decided to do a deep dive into these books, and analyze both them and the themes they talk about (very English class, we know!) We promise it's more than the socratic seminars you have in class, so tune in!TW: Mentions of ED from around 3:30 to 4As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fourth Wing is one of our new favorite books of the year, and now that Eira has finally caught up with reading it, we figured we would do a deeper analysis on it, as well as the newly released single, Iron Flame! Tune in for a very analytical and professional analysis with absolutely 0 talks about the wonderful romance (because we're oh so professional). Enjoy!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As our senior year continues, and fall has dawned on us, we've been very reminiscent. So in this episode, we cover some of our favorite childhood books, and the progression of various series - specifically whether or not we think their various continuations have helped or hurt. This is one of our favorites so far, so tune in!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last year we gave you guys our thoughts on Season 1 of the Summer I Turned Pretty, this year it's on Season 2!! We LOVED this season, and we have so much to share!!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guys, we can't believe it's been two whole years of this podcast. In this episode, we reflect on our ups and downs, our hiatuses and productivity, our weird, weird eras and our (somewhat) more normal ones. It's a Pagebreak montage, all here for you in this special episode!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all (should) know the Eras Tour is happening, and it was near us this past weekend! In honor of our truly spiritual experiences, we dive into Taylor Swift Eras, as books! Some of these may be controversial, but we promise, we have good explanations.As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Now that the sun has decided to peak through the clouds and the birds are chirping, it's officially summer!...or at least spring. With that comes the annual discussion of what makes a book a summer book? We have the answers you need, as well as our trademarked tangents on whatever other topic we come up with. Check it all out in this new episode, and catch us again in about two weeks!As always:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you guys listened to one of our first episodes, Screenbreak, from two years ago (yes it really has been that long!!) we rave about Shadow and Bone season 1. We're a little slow on the uptake in Season 2, but I promise this episode is worth it! Find out if we felt the same, what our thoughts were, and if it's worth watching (spoiler alert: definitely is).As always find us at: Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comTune in in two weeks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is safe to say we have been waiting for this one for A WHILE!! All our long time listeners know of our love of Taylor Jenkins Reed, and this show lived up to the hype. We dive in to our favorite and least favorite scenes, as well as dissect the best parts of the show (Warren being the main one)! Tune in in another two(ish) weeks for our next episode, and let us know what you think about Daisy Jones!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comTune in in two weeks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We realized that we haven't really just gone through books in awhile - which for a podcast about books is a little weird. So we did an extended reading recap, where we go into our reading choices and recommend some books we've read so far this year! There are some spoilers, so listen with caution!As always, see you in two weeks, and follow socials below!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comTune in in two weeks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Normally, when we're recording, it takes us AGES to actually get to the point. In fact, our last recording was an hour long - and the episode you guys heard was maybe 20 minutes. So we thought it would be fun to give you guys a little behind the scenes footage and let you know what we sound like when we're not podcasting - from Vicky's various TikToks of hot men to Eira's 5 different existential crises, we do it all!As always, see you in two weeks, and follow socials below!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comTune in in two weeks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy New Year everyone!! It's been awhile, but one of our biggest resolutions is to make sure we're still delivering the content you guys deserve. This year, it's going to be great. Enjoy this special episode anticipating once to come, and we'll see you all soon!Disclaimer: There is one mention of sensitive topics in this episode, please listen with caution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
So we've been slacking, and we realized that because of that we're not giving you guys the best content we possibly could. In the spirit of actually making good content, we've decided to cut down to episodes once a month, and we plan on making them slightly longer and more in depth. For this month, enjoy some of our favorite moments that didn't make it into episodes, but (we think) are extremely funny. Thank you to all of you guys who are putting up with us as we grow and figure out how to balance this podcast with the rest of our lives, it means a lot that you guys are still here. We can't wait to talk to you again soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey everyone, it's been awhile! Much like we are back to school, we are back making episodes again, and here to stay (hopefully)!As you know, we LOVE complaining, and we love nothing more than to complain about books. You can view this episode as a rant about everything we love and hate about any book, and whether we would read it or not. Let us know if you agree by emailing us or contacting us through any of our socials!Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We can't believe it's been a year of Pagebreak! This podcast has grown and changed so much over the course of a year - from audio quality to content - and we couldn't have done any of it without you guys. We reminisce, but also have some exciting news - a special one year episode with author Traci Chee! We discuss her book We Are Not Free, interspersed with commentary straight from the author.Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
*contains both show and book series spoilers*THE NEW SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY SHOW IS OUT!!!! With the release of this AMAZING show comes our plethora of thoughts on everything from being team Conrad vs. Jeremiah, the differences in the show and books, and some of Vicky's *specific* opinions. If you haven't read the books/watched the show, do that then come and listen!!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.comTune in in two weeks!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sorry for the late episode!! We have noticed that while reading should be a hobby, honestly sometimes it can turn into a big stressor in our lives. In this episode, we analyze why that is, and how you can and should maintain a healthy relationship with reading, as well as just stress in general. Tune in again in two weeks!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
It's been awhile!! We have been super busy with so many things, so we thought a break would be better than giving you guys rushed episodes. But now we are back and better than ever, and excited to welcome you to phase 2 of Pagebreak! Interviews, deep dives and so much more - listen in to see what we have planned for the future!As always, find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Sorry for the late update, we have been doing a lot! Sequels are certainly a contested topic amongst most readers, including us. They have their benefits, but are they really necessary? And in what genres? And what about when that transfers over to movies? Lots of questions, and lots of answers in this new episode!!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
TW: Mentions of abuse and harassmentWe wouldn't be a reading podcast if we didn't acknowledge the...wondrous...world of fanfiction. We all know Vicky had an addiction, but after seeing some things recently she feels as though she has been cured. We discuss why that is, as well as Wattpad, AO3, and the toxicity within fandoms - we get into it in this episode, so buckle up!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
There are lots of books to read in this world, and there are only two of us. Still, in the hopes of someday achieving our goals of reading as much as possible, we discuss some of our most anticipated reads, with, as usual, many tangents. Specifically, is the theater kid to reader pipeline real? Warning: this episode may change your entire view on your reader friends, as it did ours. Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Our uncut recordings tend to be ... chaotic to say the least. Over the past eight months, we have gathered a plethora of clips too good to delete that didn't make the cut. It may be short, but I can guarantee you will be laughing by the end - so enjoy this episode of all our unfiltered thoughts and fun!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Any listener of ours (or just anyone who knows us), knows that we are suckers for a good rom-com. With Valentine's Day coming up, what better than a round up of our favorite fun romances, or our own how-to on the best parts of a rom-com? Both of them together! Enjoy this...interesting...new episode where we become the stereotypical teenage girls we truly are and discuss all things romance. Note: Sorry about the delay in the episode!!
It is a tale as old as time, but midterms have been attacking us recently. However, we are ever dedicated to you all, and so we have persevered and brought you an episode nonetheless. Do we like annotations? What are the best ways to annotate? Are we really better than everyone? (that one is a yes). Sit back with us, relax, and enjoy a low-energy discussion on the perks and perils of annotating the books you read! Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Happy 2022!! We are back and better than ever, starting with some discussion on what we want this year in books to look like. Although knowing us, we tend to branch out to some...other topics. We hope you enjoy, and that we inspire you to stay true to your own goals this new year (despite what we may say)!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Happy Holidays! With 2021 coming to a close, we decided to recount the best books we've read this year - as well as some ... other... memories. We'll be taking a break over the holidays, so this is our last episode of the year! We hope you guys have enjoyed the past six months - we know we have. We'll talk to you again next year!As always, find us at: Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
As we've said before, life is stressful. Sometimes, all you need is to sit down with a friend and talk. We don't have a theme for this episode, instead, as our description states, we talk about all things books. Get to know us as people, as well as readers, a little better!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
WARNING FOR ABSOLUTE CHAOSNote: We discuss specific books in this episode and may be a little too excited to discuss their plot, so this episode will be much more enjoyable if you have read at least one of them. I've listed them below so you can double check. if you haven't read them, come back after you have (or listen now, and hear us breakdown!!!)In two days, Taylor Swift will release Red (Taylor's Version). In honor of this masterpiece of a recording, we connect some of our favorite Taylor songs to some of our favorite books. Our goal was to analyze these lyrics and quotes with composure and a clear thought process, but unfortunately our love for both Taylor and these books won out. Nonetheless, we hope you all enjoy this wonderful episode! Books we discuss: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (specifically Kaz and Inej)The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E.Schwab (specifically Luc and Addie)The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reed (specifically Evelyn and Celia)Shatter Me (series) by Taherra Mafi (specifically Juliette and Warner)Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReedPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (specifically Elizabeth and Darcy)Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
Happy (almost) Halloween!!!! In honor of the best holiday of the year (Eira's opinion - and the right one), we shine a spotlight on the genre of mysteries, and discuss some of our favorites. It's the perfect time to read some spooky books and get into the Halloween mood, and some of these are definitely enough to keep you wondering at 3 am whether the pile of clothes on your chair is actually a person. Enjoy this Sunday (and eat lots of candy!)Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastInstagram - pagebreakpodcastEmail - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
*Episode does not contain spoilers* October is national LGBTQ+ history month, just in time for our second guest! Our wonderfully amazing friend Sky (aka Jeff Bezos) brings up a couple important issues in a very prominent LGBTQ+ book, as well as recommendations for books with unproblematic representation. We analyze whether certain types of representation are really helping the community, as well as whether or not Sky can finish their sentences. Come back in two weeks for a Halloween special!!Find us at:Website: pagebreak.simplecast.comTiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
School has certainly been taking a toll on us, but if nothing else, it reminds us that we know how to analyze books! In this episode, we explain the ins and outs of some of our favorite authors, whom we hold near and dear to our heart, and some who we would rather view from a distance (or preferably, not at all). Listen to us dissect their writing style, amount of representation, and whether or not certain authors really are problematic. It's a new take on Pagebreak, and let us know your feedback. (P.S. Our apologies for some background noise, our normal editing software malfunctioned but we wanted you guys to hear this episode - it'll be fixed by next time!) Find us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Tune in in two weeks!!
We consult both official website quizzes as well as the all knowing oracle that is Buzzfeed.com to figure out all our biggest questions - What role would we play in a book? Why don't we stop singing? Will Victoria ever learn how to pronounce the word "wand?" Tune in to a no-question-left-unanswered episode, and let us know which one of us YOU are more like!All quizzes below:Hogwarts house - https://www.buzzfeed.com/eleanorbate/accurate-af-sorting-quizSix of Crows - Official: https://grishaverse.com/which-six-crows-character-are-you/Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/gabrielle_564/answer-some-random-questions-toGodly Parent Quiz - Official: https://www.readriordan.com/2017/10/12/what-god-are-you-descended-from/Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/autumnmay04/which-greek-godgoddess-is-your-parent-3khkpThe Others - https://www.buzzfeed.com/stuti_sengupta/what-role-would-you-play-in-a-book-4kbmson207https://www.buzzfeed.com/ishabassi/i-just-wanna-be-at-home-readinghttps://www.buzzfeed.com/emilyandnova/lockdown-library-quiz-509oap311fFind us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com See you in two weeks!
TW// mentions of SA from about 10:15-10:25We finally got the chance to interview our wonderful librarian Mrs. Johnson in this back to school special!! We discuss some of her best and worst author experiences, some of her favorite books and get deep into why we think school English assignments suck so much, and how that makes kids hate reading. It was so cool to get a teacher's perspective on this topic, even if she did mostly agree with us. We can't wait to share this exciting interview with you!As always, you can find us at: Find us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com See you in two weeks!
It's almost time to go back to school ... while we may not exactly be excited about that, we are excited to go over some of our favorite books with high school protagonists. Unwind before the start of a new year with Eira's amazing author recall skills and Victoria's horrible pronunciation skills (the writer of these descriptions is extremely unbiased, obviously). Find us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Let us know what you think or if you have any ideas for the future!
Are Victoria and Eira telepathic? How serious is Victoria's addiction to tall, dark, mysterious men? In this episode, we rate some of our favorite (and least favorite) book to screen adaptations, as well as discuss some of our most anticipated ones coming soon - or not so soon. Join us for our most exciting episode yet!Find us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Let us know what you think or if you have any ideas for the future!
There are some spoilers (specifically Divergent and the Red Queen series) so listen with caution!Find us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Let us know what you think!!
Music (for all episodes):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39IfZiS_tcFind us at:Tiktok - PagebreakpodcastTwitter - Pagebreak101Email - pagebreakpodcast@gmail.com Let us know what you think!!
In this episode we go over some of our favorite books, as well as our most anticipated reads! See what we are like as readers!