That's What We Read: A Bookcast

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Tired of analyzing literature the academic way? Us too! That's why we decided to do the 2021 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge and ask you to join us! Read along with us, Rocio and Willow, as we discuss the basics (historical/cultural context, the author, synopsis) and how our identities impact what we think about the books we're reading.

That's What We Read: A Bookcast


    • Dec 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 57:02


    WE'RE BACK! Here we are with our wrap up of The Kite Runner. TW: sexual assault/rape, PTSD, war, violence, death, infertility. This is our last episode of the year (obviously)! Stay tuned for our next book and we'll be back in February. Thank you ALL for your support and streams in our first year! 

    The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 53:39


    Yay! Kite Runner! Listen to us struggle through world history and pronunciations but also express our love of this book. Stay tuned for part two in a few weeks!IG/FB: @wereadbookcastwereadbookpod@gmail.com

    Fave Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 49:59


    WE'RE BACK BABY! To start season two, we're back with five of our favorite books. Not our top five, although we did do a top five. Whatever! Just listen and then head to YouTube to watch it!Keep up with us on-IG/FB: @wereadbookcastEmail: wereadbookpod@gmail.comYouTube: That's What We Read: A Bookcast

    Glitch Feminism by Legacy Russell (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 45:40


    Okay, listen. We don't even feel like reading right now but that's kinda the whole point of the bookcast SO we're gonna take our time with this one. We've got some preliminary thoughts on chapters 1-4 and we're changing things up since this is our first non-fiction/theory read.Also, it was a pretty noisy night at Willow's and we're drinking again. Enjoy!Keep up with us!IG/FB: @wereadbookcastEmail: wereadbookpod@gmail.comYouTube: That's What We Read: A Bookcast

    The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 75:49


    What a wild time. Get ready for fireworks, (book) ASMR, Rocio's cat meowing and so much more! We hope y'all enjoyed this book, we did for sure– and we're back on schedule. Our next book is Glitch Feminism by Legacy Russell and Ep 8 will be out 8/5. Turn the page with us:FB/IG/Goodreads: @wereadbookcastYouTube: That's What We Read BookcastEmail us at wereadbookpod@gmail.com

    History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 89:16


    Took us long enough, right?  We're FINALLY  covering HIAYLM with all the tangents you're used to! Also, Rocio got a "That's what she said" button– so get used to that now. Our next book is THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET by Sandra Cisneros. Episode 7 will be out July 5th! Turn the page with us:FB/IG/Goodreads: @wereadbookcastYouTube: That's What We Read BookcastEmail us at wereadbookpod@gmail.comWEBSITE COMING SOON! 

    Epilogue: Buzzfeed, Snoop Dogg & Percy Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 42:21


    What is even going on? We didn't finish History Is All You Left Me in time, Rocio graduated from grad school and Willow had a birthday. BUT WE'RE BACK! When will we learn to stop recording at night? Turn the page with us:FB/IG/Goodreads: @wereadbookcastYouTube: That's What We Read BookcastEmail us at wereadbookpod@gmail.comWEBSITE COMING SOON! & Stay tuned for Episode 6, out in week and a half. 

    Epilogue: The Alchemist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 46:56


    Welcome to the first epilogue! These episodes will contain all the extra stuff that didn't make it into the main episode. Important takeaways from this episode: Rocio is getting her Master's, it really do be like that, sometimes just cry it out and capitalism ain't it. Plus, Willow drops some books recs at the end. Stay tuned for episode 5 and hopefully more epilogues!Connect with us:FB/IG: @wereadbookcastgoodreads.com/wereadbookcastThat's What We Read: A Bookcast on YouTubewereadbookpod@gmail.com

    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 70:31


    We try to get through our *incomplete* notes, chat about how women are written in the book, why we keep choosing books about men who're #struggling and Rocio even drops a pro tip for book buyers! Are Barnes & Noble and Amazon the same thing? Anyone know how to pronounce the author's last name correctly? Please help!Our next book: History Is All You Left Me by Adam SilveraSubscribe on YouTube for more! Wanna get in touch with us?IG/Facebook: @wereadbookcastEmail: wereadbookpod@gmail.com

    Winter In The Blood by James Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 39:25


    We chat about the movie adaptation (and the inaccuracies), our thoughts, and the history behind terms "Indigenous," "Native/Native  American," and "Indian." POPSUGAR prompt: a book written by an indigenous author.  Episode 3 (The Alchemist) drops 5/5.Keep up with us!IG/FB/Goodreads: @wereadbookcastYouTube: That's What We Read: A BookcastEmail: wereadbookpod@gmail.com

    The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 60:22


    The first episode is finally here! Hear all about our thoughts on this "classic" book! We chat about the author, what was going on in the world around the time it was published, links to assassinations, and how we both missed a MAJOR plot point. Follow us on IG/FB and let us know what you thought!TW: sexual assault, mental illness, death

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 7:36


    Rocio and Willow chat about the layout of the episodes, story behind the bookcast's name and how to keep up on social media. Plus, the release date for Episode One will be announced!Instagram & Facebook: @wereadbookcastYouTube: That's What We Read: A Bookcast

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