Some Reading Required

We step into Bath Abbey and travel to Netherfield Park and Orchard House or Concord, Massachusetts as we discuss our love of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott in today's episode where I am joined by Valerie Winters of Hello from Elsewhere Podcast of WBNE Network.Some Books Mentioned:Pride & Prejudice by Jane AustenLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottMy Guest Valerie Winters of Hellow From ElsewherePodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1lyw0ZviuXg4tnmVLaGCriTwitter https://twitter.com/elsewhere_podFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon (@Graphite.vmb on Instagram

And the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay goes to.. Today we forgo a guest and look a bit deeper at 5 films nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay for the Academy Awards from novels that a student may have read in high school. Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsLets be Goodreads Friends https://www.goodreads.com/booksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon @Graphite.vmb on Instagram  

Today we discuss what some international high schools are like and the impact of colonialism themed stories when I am joined by Jess Vander Motte of StoryDiver for episode 7 of Some Reading Required.Some Books Mentioned:Heart of Darkness by Joseph ConradTwelfth Night by William ShakespeareTranslations by Brian FrielMy Guest Jess aka StoryDiverYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaxwNYDcod9VaLk0S2pI5ATwitter https://twitter.com/StoryDiverInstagram https://www.instagram.com/divejess/Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon (@Graphite.vmb on Instagram

Today we discuss the upsides of choosing your required read from a list, the plus of giving a book a second chance and more when I am joined by Kathleen Loughran for Episode 6 of Some Reading Required.Some Books Mentioned:Just Mercy by Bryan StevensonThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyMy Grandmother Told me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik BackmanFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon (@Graphite.vmb on Instagram)

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Welcome to the first Review Corner of Some Reading Required where I review some of my recent reads. Today we review A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo, published November 5th, 2019. A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo is available at https://www.ravenbookstore.com/book/9780062747105Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon (@Graphite.vmb on Instagram)

Today we discus stealing books, our unread shelves, and how classic books ignited our love of reading in high school when I am joined by my cousin and future author Carl Corder.Some Books Mentioned:Crime & Punishment by  Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Martian Chronicles by Ray BradburySurprised by Joy by C.S. LewisA Constellation of Roses by Miranda AsebedoFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Vashaun Brandon (@Graphite.vmb on Instagram)

Today we compare memorized prologues, discuss the qualities of Shakespeare and how our schools just can't resist having junior year students perform the Crucible when I am joined by Mary Clay Watt of That's What I'm Tolkien About Podcast.Some Books Mentioned:The CrucibleCanterbury TalesWorks of William ShakespeareThe Great GatsbyChildren of Blood and BoneThe Two TowersFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Graphite - InstagramMy GuestThat's What I'm Tolkien About Twitter & InstagramMary Clay Watt Twitter & Instagram

Today I am joined by my friends Laura & Andy Boland, both teachers, as we discuss the impact of the passion of a teacher and what books can be super impactful.Some books mentioned:The CrucibleZlata's DiaryHamletTwilightPudd'nhead WilsonThe Hate U GiveFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Graphite - Instagram

Today we go way down Hadestown where we realize that The Lightning Thief is just Orpheus & Eurydice retold; how To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the best books to read in high school, and how Forwards are for after reading the book when I am joined by Ethan Hulen of True Stories of a Tryhard Podcast.Some books mentioned:The Prince by Niccolo MachiavelliBeloved by Toni MorrisonThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanTo Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeeFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Graphite - InstagramMy GuestTrue Stories of a Tryhard Podcast Twitter & InstagramEthan Hulen Twitter & Instagram

Today we are joined by my close friend, Brenda Blohm to discuss war themes, the new Hunger Games book, and more.Some books mentioned:The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeOnce & Future King by T.H. WhiteThe Boys of Winter by Wayne CoffeyThirteen Reasons Why by Jay AsherThe Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyFollow the show on Instagram & Twitter @SomereadingPodFollow the host on Instagram & Twitter  @BooksofkingsArtwork by Graphite - Instagram

Some Reading Required Podcast is an interview-style podcast where each week I am have a conversation with a new guest all about our various required reading lists in our high school years.Follow the Show on Instagram at @SomereadingPod and the host at booksofkings on Instagram & Twitter