The Written World

Follow The Written World
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A podcast for readers and writers.

Kylie Rae Brown & Isadora H. Petrovsky


    • Apr 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Written World with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Written World

    15. The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 28:26


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end to hear what's up next.

    14. Kylie Picks for Izzy, Izzy Picks for Kylie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 21:36


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we're talking about TWO books. As part of our 2022 reading challenge (a little late, we know), Kylie picked a book for Izzy to read, and Izzy picked one for Kylie. We bought hard copies and sent them across the country to each other in a delightful literary exchange. Listen in as we discuss How to Be Eaten by Maria Adelmann and The Past is Red by Catherynne M. Valente. Find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end to hear what's up next.

    2022 Reading Challenge Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 26:14


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this episode, we are recapping everything we read (individually and together) for our 2022 Reading Challenge. Listen in for TBR inspiration and thoughts on reads outside our comfort zones!

    13. House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 47:06


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson, Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end to hear what's up next.

    12. Carrie by Stephen King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 35:34


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss Carrie by Stephen King, Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end to hear what's up next and for a personalized book recommendation.

    11. Velocity Weapon by Megan E. O'Keefe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 36:36


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss Velocity Weapon by Megan E. O'Keefe. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end to hear what's up next. This episode was edited by the wonderful Sophie Goad.

    11. Rainbow Rainbow by Lydia Conklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 25:47


    This one's a little different! In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss Rainbow Rainbow by Lydia Conklin and the power of marketing in the book industry. This episode was edited by Sophie Goad. Give us a follow on Instagram @thewrittenworldpodcast to join the conversation and follow along with future reads.

    10. No Exit by Taylor Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 48:59


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss No Exit by Taylor Adams, along with the movie based on the book. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read (and movie) to. Stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation!

    9. The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 30:21


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss The Low, Low Woods, a graphic novel by Carmen Maria Machado, featuring artwork by Dani. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! This podcast was edited by Sophie Goad.

    Minisode - In the Style of "The Bone Fire"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 12:56


    Listen to us share the writing we did in the style of "The Bone Fire," by Gyorgy Dragoman.

    8. The Bone Fire by György Dragomán

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 30:53


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss The Bone Fire by György Dragomán. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! This podcast was edited by Sophie Goad.

    bone gy dragom
    7. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 27:22


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, join us for a discussion about The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. Stay tuned til the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! This episode was edited by Sophie Goad.

    6. Space Opera by Catherynne Valente

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 33:31


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss Space Opera by Catherynne Valente. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. We'll also share our own pieces of writing inspired by this book, and stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! This podcast was edited by Sophie Goad.

    5. The House in The Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 32:31


    Don't miss this one, as we'll definitely be referencing it in plenty of episodes to come! Listen in on our discussion of T.J. Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea. Find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. And stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation based on a listener request :) Thanks for listening! If you'd like to keep track of what we're reading next, follow us @thewrittenworldpodcast on Instagram. There you can also submit requests for personalized recommendations and ideas for our future reads.

    4. Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 53:09


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss Yolk by Mary H. K. Choi. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. We'll also share our own pieces of writing inspired by this book. And stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation!

    HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Gift Ideas for Bookish Pals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 30:49


    Join us as we discuss when and when not to gift a book, and what you can do instead! Examples of potentially unfamiliar items discussed in the show! Book Sleeves Book Page Holder Literary Cookbook Keep up with us on Instagram @thewrittenworldpodcast. Happy Holidays!

    3. The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 54:39


    In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we discuss The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. We'll also share our own pieces of writing inspired by this book. And stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to keep track of what we're reading next, follow us @thewrittenworldpodcast on Instagram. There you can also submit requests for personalized recommendations and ideas for our future reads.

    HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 38:07


    In this extra-spooky episode, we discuss Shirley Jackson's "The Haunting of Hill House." Listen to find out what we liked, what we didn't, and how the Netflix series compared. Thanks for your support! If you'd like to keep track of what we're reading next OR submit a request for a personalized book recommendation, find us on Instagram @thewrittenworldpodcast.

    2. The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 69:27


    **Content Warning for mentions of an abusive relationship** In this episode of The Written World Podcast, we take on The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. We'll also share our own pieces of writing inspired by this book. And stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to keep track of what we're reading next, follow us @thewrittenworldpodcast on Instagram. There you can also submit requests for personalized recommendations and ideas for our future reads.

    1. In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 50:58


    **Content Warning for mentions of physical and psychological violence and abusive relationship** In our first episode of The Written World Podcast, we tackle a memoir written by the incredible author of Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado. Listen to find out what we thought, what we liked & didn't, and who we would (or wouldn't) recommend this particular read to. And stay tuned at the end for a special, personalized book recommendation. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to keep track of what we're reading next, follow us @thewrittenworldpodcast on Instagram. There you can also submit requests for personalized recommendations and ideas for our future reads.

    Claim The Written World

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel