Podcasts about Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

How the creator of the bestselling Molly the Maid series went from publisher to author; Bee Quammie talks about feeling stuck in life to writing The Book of Possibilities; Reading while on The Road with Customer Services' Matt Cheverie; and what perfect happiness means to writer Curtis Sittenfeld on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Maid's Secret by Nita ProseEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanWhere I Belong by Alan DoyleEmancipation Day by Wayne GradyLittle Cruelties by Liz NugentThe Road by Cormac MccarthyThe Book of Possibilities by Bee QuammieFalling Back in Love with Being Human by Kai Cheng ThomA Letter to My Daughter by Maya AngelouShow Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld

Part 1 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman SummaryTitle: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Author: Gail Honeyman Summary: Eleanor Oliphant is a socially awkward and solitary woman in her thirties who lives in Glasgow. She works in an office doing a routine and mundane job. Eleanor leads a very regimented life and follows strict habits, which include eating the same meals every day and spending weekends alone, often drinking copious amounts of whiskey.Despite her odd behavior and lack of social skills, Eleanor is content in her solitude, believing her life is completely fine. However, her world begins to change when she develops a crush on a musician after a chance encounter at a concert. This infatuation leads her to spark interest in opening up and attempting to reform herself.One day, while on her lunchtime walk, Eleanor witnesses a man named Sammy collapse on the street. She and a colleague named Raymond come to his aid, and through this act of kindness, Eleanor's life starts to intertwine with Raymond's. Together, they develop an unexpected friendship, which becomes a vital support system for Eleanor.As the story unfolds, Eleanor's dark past begins to surface. It is revealed that she has endured severe trauma, including an abusive childhood and the aftermath of an unnamed, tragic event. These revelations are pivotal in understanding her current isolation and emotional struggles.Raymond helps Eleanor explore her feelings and encourages her to confront her past. With his support, Eleanor begins to change—starting to engage more with the world around her and slowly breaking down the walls she had built around her heart.The novel touches on themes of loneliness, the importance of human connections, trauma, and the journey towards self-acceptance. Eleanor ultimately learns to confront her past and embrace the possibility of a future filled with companionship and hope. The story culminates in Eleanor realizing that she is, indeed, not completely fine, but that with the help of friends like Raymond, she can heal and move forward in life.Through Honeyman's poignant and sensitive storytelling, Eleanor Oliphant's character becomes a symbol of resilience and the importance of human connection in overcoming personal struggles.Part 2 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine AuthorGail Honeyman is a Scottish author best known for her debut novel, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, which was published in May 2017. The book garnered widespread acclaim and became a bestseller, often described as a poignant and insightful exploration of loneliness and the importance of human connection. Other WorksAs of October 2023, Gail Honeyman has published the following works:Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (2017) Her debut novel that catapulted her to fame.The A. I. (Artificial Intelligence) Book (2021, co-author) Honeyman contributed to this anthology that discusses the implications and future of artificial intelligence.The One to Watch (TBA) Honeyman has announced another novel, but specific details and a release date have not yet been officially confirmed. Best EditionsThe best edition of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is subjective and often depends on the reader's preferences. However, several editions are notable:Hardcover Edition (2017): This was the original release and is highly regarded for its quality and presentation.Paperback Edition (2018): A popular choice for readers, offering a more affordable option that is easy to carry.Special Editions: Some publishers released anniversary editions with new introductions or cover designs, often appealing to collectors.Audiobook: Read by the actress Kirsten O'Brien, the audiobook has received praise and allows for an engaging listening experience.Overall, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is...

Welcome back to episode 20 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast. Today we are talking about Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Join us today as we discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. We always love getting to hear about the books from the person who imagined them and hearing a little bit about the behind the scenes of the writing process. This book is a smart, warm, and uplifting story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes the only way to survive is to open your heart. Join us again next week and be sure to check out our previous episodes.  Connect with them on Tiktok: @cindygwrites and @aekingauthor

It's back…..our occasional episode where we pick books for each other from our massive “to be read” shelves! Listen to what we liked – and what we didn't! – and find out what we're reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: The Maid by Nita Prose (buy from Bookshop) – Good Morning America Book Club – The Maid (film) – Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (buy from Bookshop) – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (buy from Bookshop) – Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (buy from Bookshop) – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (buy from Bookshop) – Goodreads Choice Awards – Book of the Month Club – The Verifiers by Jane Pek (buy from Bookshop) The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (buy from Bookshop) – The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (buy from Bookshop) Halle's picks: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen (buy from Bookshop) – You've Got Mail (film) The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson (buy from Bookshop) – The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson (buy from Bookshop) Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour (buy from Bookshop) What We're Reading This Week: Ann: Kiss Her Once for Me by Alison Cochrun (buy from Bookshop) – The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun (buy from Bookshop) Halle: The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle (buy from Bookshop) Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Twitter Well-Read on Bookshop Well-Read on Instagram

This month librarians Elizabeth, Sarah and Desirae discuss the bestselling mystery The Maid by Nita Prose. It follows a hotel maid whose tidy life is turned upside down when she becomes a murder suspect. We fell in love with Molly the Maid, and we think you will, too! Also mentioned: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, the Shady Hollow mystery series by Juneau Black, and Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple mysteries by Agatha Christie. Check out books at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

รีวิวหนังสือ Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine เอเลนอร์สบายดี เขียนโดย Gail Honeyman สำนักพิมพ์ Earnest หนังสือเล่มนี้หากอ่านเพียงเนื้อเรื่องย่อจากปกหลังอาจทำให้คุณเข้าใจผิดได้ว่าเป็นหนังสือนิยายโรแมนติคชวนฝัน แต่แท้จริงแล้วมันกลับไม่ใช่แบบนั้นและตรงข้ามอย่างสิ้นเชิง ในหนังสือเล่มนี้เราจะได้เรียนรู้การใช้ชีวิตที่ดูเหมือนจะปกติของเอเลนอร์ที่เพิกเฉยต่อสังคมรอบข้าง จนกระทั่งเรยมอนด์หนุ่มไอทีที่เธอเหม็นหน้าตั้งแตกแรก ค่อยๆเข้ามาทำให้ชีวิตของเธอเปลี่ยนแปลงไปจากเดิมโดยที่เธอไม่รู้ตัว จนท้ายที่สุดเธอได้กล้าที่จะเผชิญปัญหาที่เธอหลีกเลี่ยงมาตลอด พพร้อมทั้งสรุปแง่คิดมุมมองที่ได้จากการอ่านหนังสือเล่มนี้แบบจัดเต็ม #AfterReading #รีวิวหนังสือ #แนะนำหนังสือ #หนังสือดีบอกต่อ #หนังสือดีน่าอ่าน

This month we discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Join us to go through one of our favourite reads of Book Club so far (even with Lisa missing a MAJOR plot point!). We discuss some difficult topics in this episode, including depression and thoughts of self harm. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by anything we discuss, please know there is help out there. If you're in the UK, call the Samaritans on 116 123, and if you're in the US, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255.

Don't have time to waste on terrible books? Aimee and Kim have pre-read 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman for you - listen in to find out of it's worth your while!

This is NOT a clip show!! It’s our first ever year in review episode where where we “rewind” and look back on 2020, examining the ways the podcast has grown, and the ways we have too. After identifying the recurring themes that have emerged in the books, TV shows and movies, we dive into each, sharing a few of our favorite clips from the pod or personal realizations we’ve come to along the way. ** Being Seen. Is being seen with a capital “S” an anchor rooting you in an old place or is there a way it can help you grow? We share the evolution of our thinking on this favorite theme of ours through discussions of Normal People, Luckiest Girl Alive, Something’s Gotta Give, Boomerang, Open Book, Always Be My Maybe, and The Flight Attendant. We think we’ve landed on all the elements that being seen should -- and shouldn’t -- have.  (06:56) ** Embracing Our Damage. We love to discuss damage, and Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge taught us that damage is really just vulnerability. Through discussions about Fleabag, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and Christie Tate’s memoir, Group, we are back on the couch to discuss what we’ve learned about our own control issues. Carinn had long ago said that perfectionism and self-destruction were born of the same misbelief, but now she sees their differences (hint: it’s how they react to CHANGE). In the end we realize that the magic lies somewhere in the middle of the two of us, but through a humorous clip from our episode on the movie Cocktail, we decide that sometimes we need to embrace our damage and have a good laugh. (22:25) ** Caged or Wild? A lot of us felt “caged” by the restrictions of the pandemic, which made the timing of Hulu’s release of Little Fires Everywhere and Glennon Doyle’s Untamed so interesting and impactful. We share what we learned from both about the cages and structures in our own lives and how, through these complicated fictional characters, we have learned that it is possible to stay true to yourself but also grow and evolve. (48:40) ** Looking Ahead to 2021. It’s clear that we’ve learned so much this year on the podcast, but now it’s time to look ahead and discuss how we hope to move forward. We end with a clip from the Dead to Me Season 2 episode that perfectly captures how we plan to continue to figure out what makes our souls happy and how we can use our wounds to show us the way. (64:00) Cheers to 2021! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @popfictionwomen and on Twitter @pop_women. To do a full deep dive, check out our website at http://www.popfictionwomen.com (www.popfictionwomen.com). Stay Complicated! We’ve launched a platform at patreon.com/popfictionwomen to keep making the podcast you love -- and to make it even better. For a one time contribution to support this episode, use venmo @carinn-jade. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show! Support this podcast

This episode I am joined by debut novelist, Melbourne writer, via Scotland, Paul Dalgarno. Paul was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and immigrated to Australia in 2010. In Scotland, he was a senior features writer, columnist and Deputy Weekend Features Editor with The Herald and Sunday Herald newspapers. In Melbourne, he was a launch editor, Deputy Editor, Arts Editor and Science Editor of The Conversation website. Paul has written for many publications including Guardian Australia, Australian Book Review, Sunday Times Scotland and The Big Issue. His memoir, And You May Find Yourself, was published in 2015. In 2016, he was awarded a Varuna Residential Fellowship to work on his second book. When not writing, reading or parenting, Paul loves to cycle vast distances. Poly is his debut novel about Chris and Sarah Flood whose near sexless marriage has led them down the path to polyamory … but as tensions grow between family, friends and lovers Chris discovers he may not know someone close to them as well as he thought. We talk about writing the book you want to read, how difficult it is to write sex scenes, mental health and some fantastic book pairings! The pairings: Hopscotch by Julio Cortázar Horacio Oliveira is an Argentinian writer who lives in Paris with his mistress, La Maga, surrounded by a loose-knit circle of bohemian friends who call themselves "the Club." A child's death and La Maga's disappearance put an end to his life of empty pleasures and intellectual acrobatics, and prompt Oliveira to return to Buenos Aires, where he works by turns as a salesman, a keeper of a circus cat which can truly count, and an attendant in an insane asylum. Paul suggested the caffeine-rich, herbal drink from South America called Maté, drunk out of a gourd with friends. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Meet Eleanor Oliphant: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she's thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen, the three rescue one another from the lives of isolation that they had been living. Ultimately, it is Raymond's big heart that will help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one. If she does, she'll learn that she, too, is capable of finding friendship—and even love—after all. In honour of the scene where Eleanor winds up eating with Raymond and his mother, Paul suggests a Scotch broth would pair perfectly with this wonderful story - salty and warm and Scottish. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. Nora Seed finds herself faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realising her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place. Justine recommends a warming cup of hot chocolate and - if you're up late - a splash of rum to warm you through and through, just like this book will.

Writer and comedian Rosie Waterland joins Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards to discuss loneliness.  Introduction: Loneliness in 2020. Chapter 1: What is the difference between being alone and loneliness? Is there a difference for introverts and extroverts?  Chapter 2: Rosie Waterland discusses loneliness, loss and social isolation, and reflects on the process of writing The Anti-Cool Girl and Every Lie I've Ever Told. Chapter 3:Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking and Quiet: The Journal by Susan Cain. Recommendations: Astrid recommends The Undying: A Meditation on Modern Illness by Anne Boyer, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Jamila recommends So Much To Tell You by John Marsden. CHAT WITH US Join our discussion using hashtag #AnonymousWasAWomanPod and don't forget to follow Jamila (on Instagram and Twitter) and Astrid (also on Instagram and Twitter) to continue the conversation. This podcast is brought to you by Future Women and Penguin Random House Australia. The podcast is produced by Bad Producer Productions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was written in the stars that someday we'd join forces with the Reading Glasses gals and create the nerdiest book event ever. Here it is. An hour of live book recommendations done over Zoom. If you missed out and would like us to do this again, reach out to us via twitter or email and let us know! Book requests and our recommendations"  “I just finished the first book in The Witcher series and I’d love more fantasy short story recommendations.”   Jill - Rogues (Anthology) https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780345537263 Dangerous Women https://www.overdrive.com/media/2052864/dangerous-women https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780765332073   Adam - Toil and Trouble (Anthology) https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781335016270   “Looking for a read-a-like for Little Women and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.”   Mallory - Where’d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316204262 https://www.overdrive.com/media/650438/whered-you-go-bernadette   When We Were Magic by Sarah Gailey https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781534432871 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4815623/when-we-were-magic   The Girl Who Slept With God by Val Brelinki https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780143109433 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2015858/the-girl-who-slept-with-god   “Looking for recommendations for books about small towns with quirky characters, with a sense of a small community where the characters get all up in each other’s business” Adam - Cedar Valley by Holly Throsby https://www.overdrive.com/media/4297634/cedar-valley   Nathan Coulter by Wendell Berry https://www.overdrive.com/media/228070/nathan-coulter https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781582434094 Mallory - The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781492623441 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2139814/the-readers-of-broken-wheel-recommend   “Looking for a read-a-like for Bunny by Mona Awad, something weird and creepy but with no violence and or horror.”   Mallory - The Return by Rachel Harrison https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780593098660 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4838379/the-return   Sarah Waters https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781594633928 https://www.overdrive.com/media/1742956/the-paying-guests Sarah Perry https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062856401 https://www.overdrive.com/media/5130366/melmoth Dare Me by Megan Abbott https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316430173 https://www.overdrive.com/media/1089210/dare-me Adam - Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781101974445 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3108736/meddling-kids   Jill - The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781683691433 https://www.overdrive.com/media/5038989/the-southern-book-clubs-guide-to-slaying-vampires   “Looking for queer sci-fi.”   Adam - The Disasters by M.K. England https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062657688 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3900835/the-disasters Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316449274 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4659499/once-future   Mallory - The Stars Are Legion by Kameron Hurley https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781481447942 https://www.overdrive.com/media/5038996/the-stars-are-legion   “Looking for a book recommendation to get me out of a slump. I love sci fi and fantasy and need something that will really get its claws in me and get me excited and invested right away.”   Adam - The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781524739010 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4775066/the-kingdom-of-back   Brea - The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780765392107 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4500036/the-future-of-another-timeline   Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781101886717 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2466122/sleeping-giants   The Test by Sylvain Neuvel https://www.overdrive.com/media/4297407/the-test “Can you recommend any novellas? Big books are intimidating and hard to focus on.” Mallory - The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djeli Clark https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781250294807 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4288450/the-haunting-of-tram-car-015   Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780143198055 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3970894/split-tooth   Phantom Twin by Lisa Brown https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781626729247 https://www.overdrive.com/media/5243308/the-phantom-twin   Brea - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780525541332 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4159273/drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead   “Looking for recommendations along the lines of Ghost Maps, nonfiction about diseases.” Brea - The Great Influenza by John M. Barry https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780143036494 https://www.overdrive.com/media/204479/the-great-influenza New Guinea Tapeworms and Jewish Grandmothers: Tales of Parasites and People by Robert S. Desowitz https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780393304268   “Looking for a good stand alone middle grade novel.”   Adam - Sunnyside Plaza by Scott Simon https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316531207 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4669399/sunnyside-plaza   Doll Bones by Holly Black https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781416963998 https://www.overdrive.com/media/1139037/doll-bones   Mallory - Small Spaces by Katherine Arden https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780525515043 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3656348/small-spaces    “I really love a teenage girl/young adult detective story. Any recommendations in that realm?   Mallory - Goldie Vance https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781608868988 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3007148/goldie-vance-volume-1   Jill - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780385343497 https://www.overdrive.com/media/199312/the-sweetness-at-the-bottom-of-the-pie   Adam & Brea - A Study in Charllote by Brittany Cavallaro https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062398918 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2236808/a-study-in-charlotte   “Looking for a read-a-like for Seanin McGuire/Mira Grant, historical or modern fantasy, maybe combined with a fairytale.”   Mallory - The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781250147936 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4559254/the-hazel-wood   Adam - Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781594634666 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4394966/gingerbread   Brea - A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781250211668 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3750319/a-blade-so-black The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781481466516 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2988715/the-strange-case-of-the-alchemists-daughter   “Looking for diverse mystery recommendations.”   Jill - The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781492670124 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3877587/the-seven-deaths-of-evelyn-hardcastle   Ruth Ware https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781501132957 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2526344/the-woman-in-cabin-10 Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062645234 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2962692/magpie-murders   Mallory - Sarah Waters https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781573228732 https://www.overdrive.com/media/242291/affinity   “I’ve been into nonfiction comics lately … looking for more.” Adam - The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781419718786 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3135209/the-best-we-could-do   Brea - My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris “Looking for a read-a-like for the Wayward Children series, reverse portal fantasy.”   Mallory - Ten Thousands Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780316421997 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4513546/the-ten-thousand-doors-of-january   Brea - The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780385541213 https://www.overdrive.com/media/4716002/the-starless-sea   “Looking for nihilistic YA…  desperately want more reads with nihilistic young adults as they go through a crisis of self and get closer to university. ”   Mallory - A.S. King   Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future https://www.overdrive.com/media/1547918/glory-obriens-history-of-the-future   Dig https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781101994917   Adam - The Rest of Us Just Live by Patrick Ness https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062403179 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2052828/the-rest-of-us-just-live-here   “Read-a-like for an adult version of Yoon Ha Lee’s books, looking for a Star Trek vibe.”   Brea - Space Opera by Catherynne Valente https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781481497503 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3442025/space-opera   Dark Orbit by Carolyn Ives Gilman https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780765336309 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2875604/dark-orbit   Jill - The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780062444134 https://www.overdrive.com/media/2245998/the-long-way-to-a-small-angry-planet   “Looking for lush historical horror a la Alma Katsu.”   Mallory - The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9781594484469 https://www.overdrive.com/media/552325/the-little-stranger   The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell https://bookshop.org/a/4926/9780143131632 https://www.overdrive.com/media/3309311/the-silent-companions

Episode 13 The Book Evangelists discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Morning Chatter We haven't talked about books as recently as we had hoped we would. We are very glad to be talking about books with each other now. Camp NaNoWriMo is happening, and writing is hard right now. Book News! The Hugo finalists are announced and we are very pleased to have read so many of the nominees! Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Smart, warm, uplifting, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is the story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes. . . the only way to survive is to open your heart. This blog post is spoiler-free. On the podcast, we discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman in detail and our discussion in the podcast is filled with minor and major spoilers, so please read the book before you listen if you are into that kind of experience. We'll be here for you when you finish! More Discussion Book Marketing: Who is this book for? How much do we trust genres or cover blurbs? How does our expectation match the reality of the book? Should readers be warned about issues books? How do readers react to books when they get into the story and find that they aren't ready for this particular book? Writing “Unlikeable” characters Is Eleanor relatable? Is she realistic? Did your feelings about her change over the course of the book? Who does it seem like Eleanor is modeled on? How are characters informed and inspired? How much does the reader bring to their unique interpretation? How unreliable is Eleanor as a narrator? "I liked the sad parts. They helped me have my feelings. That's what books do." Lissa describing .... pretty much the entire book Coming Up Next episode: Marian and Lissa are looking at the popularity of the novella as a form and a length. As longtime NaNoWriMo writers, we both familiar with what a 50,000 word story can do. We will read and discuss All Systems Red by Martha Wells and Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey. Our Show Notes include mentions and recommendations, all linked for your convenience. What else would you like to see here? Music Credit: The music used during transitions in our podcast is adapted from: Jazzy Sax, Guitar, and Organ at the club by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/58382 Ft: geoffpeters

With the world in its current state, who doesn't need a comfort read? We're discussing what we look for when we turn to books in difficult times, and we'll end with what we're reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz- Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie- Foyle's War (TV)- Midsomer Murders (TV)- Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz- The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz- The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid- Jane Austen books- Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen- Edinburgh Fringe Festival- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer- Val McDermid books My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life by Ruth Reichl- Gourmet Magazine Halle’s picks: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane- ALA RUSA CODES Reading List- Emily Post books- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren What We’re Reading This Week: Ann: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles (releases June 2)- The American Library in Paris Halle: The Return by Rachel Harrison Well-Read on FacebookWell-Read on Twitter

In This Episode The Book Evangelists discuss The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow Morning Chatter: Marian participated in the recent #revpit event about query letters/ Revise & Resub (#RevPit) is a Twitter writing community co-founded in 2017 by a group of editors. It supports authors by offering editing-focused chats and mini-events throughout the year as well as an annual contest wherein querying authors can win feedback and edits on their full manuscripts from professional editors, ensuring their works are polished and ready for agent inboxes. We discuss techniques to try when you feel like you are in a reading slump. The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow is described at goodreads.com: In the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place. Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own. Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories awaits in Alix E. Harrow's spellbinding debut–step inside and discover its magic. This blog post is spoiler-free. On the podcast, we discuss The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow in detail and our discussion in the podcast is filled with minor and major spoilers, so please read the book before you listen if you are into that kind of experience. We'll be here for you when you finish! Quotes “The will to be polite, to maintain civility and normalcy, is fearfully strong. I wonder sometimes how much evil is permitted to run unchecked simply because it would be rude to interrupt it.” The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow More Discussion Book Marketing: If you have a book like this with complicated secrets that you can't give away in the jacket copy - how do you convince other people to read it? How much do we trust cover blurbs? Do we need cover blurbs or can author twitter substitute for that in helping us find books we would love from other author's recommendations? Where is reader twitter and how do we decide which recommendations to trust? How does "word of mouth" work? Learning: How does learning work outside of academia? Is learning by doing enough? Is learning in the evaluation and reflection even when it seems intuitive? Theme: This book has a clear one, but it doesn't beat us over the head with it. Re-Reading: Lissa says yes. Because reasons that would be spoilers. And spoilers are in the podcast, not here. Coming Up Next episode: Marian and Lissa are trying Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman which comes highly recommended from a podcast listener! (Thank you!) Our Show Notes include mentions and recommendations, all linked for your convenience. What else would you like to see here? Music Credit: The music used during transitions in our podcast is adapted from: Jazzy Sax, Guitar, and Organ at the club by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/58382 Ft: geoffpeters

Alissa [@alpalbecker] is a mental health therapist + OG CHAARG girl ; ). Alissa shares her experience with anxiety, gives therapy tools to utilize in everyday life, + dives into her interesting career journey that led her to this work! Notes:-- Urban Balance -- Heal Documentary-- EMDR-- Left Brain + Right Brain -- Episode #2 With Alissa: What's It Really Like To Be A CHAARG Ambassador?-- Book Recs: Self Compassion, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, City of Girls, The Universal Christ-- Ted Talk: Power Of Vulnerability-- Podcast Recs: Super Soul Sunday-- Blog: Manda Carpenter

Book Club Reporter Book Reviews is presented to you by me, Laura Jay. In this episode, present my book review of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, written by Gail Honeyman.Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a poignant story of a thirty-year old woman. Eleanor lives a lonely life, works in a small office and is friendless. Although, we do not how it happened, one side Eleanor's face is badly scarred. This story is heartrending and touching. At times it may you cry, yet at other times, it may make you laugh out loud. And if you have ever felt socially awkward, out of place or different from everyone else, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a great book to read. Read the full book review and all my book reviews at BookClubReporter.comI would like my readers and listeners to know, in Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman has written an insightful and touching story. I find myself at a loss for words, to express how much I have fallen in love with Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Oh! If you think you've heard something about this book before, that's probably because Reese Witherspoon is reported to be one of the producers of the Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine feature film.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

As a creative business owner, it’s oh so important to develop a community of support to keep you going. On today’s episode, I am joined by Bonnie Kuhl, founder of Archer and Olive, a paper goods studio that she created after realizing the therapeutic benefits of journaling. We talk about the importance of community over competition and supporting other people in business. She shares how she set up a sourcing process, her experience with using a fulfillment center and how she knew it was time to hire a team. We discuss how being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder led her to journaling and her tips for sharing what you do with the world.   What’s in this episode: How Bonnie got started in creating journals and notebooks Recognizing a void in the market and deciding to go for it  The process of growing a team and when she realized she needed help Bonnie’s advice for getting through overwhelm  Getting to the point where you need to pause and take a break to avoid burnout Being diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder  How Bonnie has used journaling and art to cope with anxiety How she films her videos and the importance of working with what you have  Using a fulfillment center and when she knew she was ready to use one The sourcing process she went through to create her products Dealing with knock offs and copycats from other brands Developing your community in business Supporting other creatives and cheering other people on Why Bonnie has decided to do collaborations with other creatives Working with Amy to create a 2020 planner and sticker pack Filling up empty spaces while allowing for white space in your journal Why it’s so hard to be vulnerable and open up online Being a new mom and navigating motherhood  The power behind showing your messes in an authentic way  Bonnie’s tips for sharing what you do online How Bonnie runs her e-commerce business    From Bonnie: Journaling has radically changed the way I experience the world around me. My self-discovery journey started at university when I received a life-changing diagnosis. After learning I had bipolar disorder and general anxiety disorder, I struggled to navigate each transition while prioritizing my own mental health. The overwhelming pressure to have it “all figured out” followed me wherever I went. It wasn’t until a mentor introduced me to the power of journaling that I began to fully embrace life with my diagnosis. Paired with doctor-prescribed treatment, journaling helped me organize my thoughts, reduce my anxiety, and take control of my mental health. After experiencing my own transformation, I set out to share the empowering tool of journaling with as many people as possible through my paper goods studio, Archer & Olive. We design dot grid journals and daily agenda planners to help ambitious, purpose-driven people like you achieve your goals and exercise your creativity while giving you the tools to manage your mental health.    Connect with Bonnie: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links: Amy Tangerine for Archer & Olive Dated 2020 Planner + Sticker Pack (USE CODE: AMY10 for 10% off) Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine   I would love to hear from you! Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or on my website. If you enjoyed this podcast and you haven’t already, I’d like to encourage you to subscribe that way you won’t miss a single update. Craft a Life You Love by choosing community over competition, and you and those you surround yourself with, will always win.

In our inaugural episode, we introduce ourselves; we introduce the NSA agents assigned to surveil our fascinating repartee; we do pro bono product placement for two different brands of hard seltzer; and, mostly, and most importantly, we talk about the wonderful novel, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.

In this all new episode of Read Astray, host Laura Young, along with special guest Sheila Chaffin, will give their review of the book “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman.

News Talk 94.1 — In this all new episode of Read Astray, host Laura Young, along with special guest Sheila Chaffin, will give their review of the book “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman.

Marianne Richmond is best known as the author of the bestselling children's books IF I COULD KEEP YOU LITTLE and BE BRAVE LITTLE ONE. Her books collectively have sold over 6 million copies. In our interview, she tells the story of the horrible seizures that left her emotionally disconnected growing up, the breakthrough that led to her first book, how she built her publishing empire only to watch it nearly crumble when Target cancelled a giant order, and how she stays creative. This is an interview about how to marry your creative life with your work, the tensions inherit in that relationship, and how to stay true to your art while also making a living. Marianne is very vulnerable and totally relateable. Anyone with any desire in creativity or writing will instantly connect. We also examine Eleanor the protagonist of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeymoon. Oh, and of course, there's a free prize? Character Test is brought to you by The Write Practice Pro, a premium critiquing community for creative writers. You can learn more about The Write Practice Pro and join the community here.

This week we’re feeling the Marco Polo app, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, and Dawnbreaker from Daughter of Swords. We decide if we’re in or out on Hustlers, Top Gun: Maverick, Paradise Hills, and Cats. We then review the remake of The Lion King. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeelingItPod Leave a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1PXfRMS Feel free to use the chapter buttons to skip between segments!

Gail Honeyman talks about her novel Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine which won the 2017 Costa First Novel Award and has been a runaway success since. Gail was inspired to write her debut novel after reading an article in which a young woman described her lonely life. On the outside, her life was a success, with her own flat and a good job but the reality was she often went home on Friday evening and returned to work on Monday morning without speaking to a soul all weekend. Gail created her own version of this story with the character Eleanor Oliphant, who leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend. She speaks to her mother every Wednesday evening on the phone. Nothing is missing from her carefully timetabled life. One simple act of kindness shatters the walls Eleanor has built around herself. Gail describes how Eleanor becomes the agent of her own destiny and the change, learning how to navigate the world that everyone else seems to take for granted - while searching for the courage to face the dark corners she's avoided all her life. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a heartwarming story about loneliness, loss and the possibility of change. Presenter : James Naughtie Producer : Dymphna Flynn August's Bookclub choice : I Saw A Man by Owen Sheers (2015)

Jen, Ericka, and Danielle discuss the book club book, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine! Listen in as the gang deliberates whether Eleanor Oliphant is fine... or not? Join us as we discuss everything we love about this novel from the characters to Gail Honeyman's allusions to classic literature.

Ericka, Danielle, Jen, and special guest Livy Simms discuss the wild world of fanfiction: past, present, and future.

A great list of eight for y'all this week! A mix of books, podcasts, South Korean words, and an old man getting down in Turbo Kick. I hope these resonate with the light all around you. 8. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 7. Turbo Kick 6. Creative baking 5. Front door happys 4. Basketball: A Love Story (Documentary) 3. The Teacher's Pet (podcast) 2. Teaching Fossy "nunchi" 1. Awakening by Amanda Lindsey Cook

Can you love and dislike a character at the same time? Does a story about of two being good to each other enough to make it a good book? Is this book an accurate description of loneliness? And what the hell is a jerkin? On our final episode, we’re going to be discussing Gail Honeyman's book Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.   Described as ‘up lit’, Gail Honeyman created the character of Eleanor in response to an article she read about loneliness, and now it’s being made into a movie by Reese Witherspoon’s production company. But what is it about this book that some people loved and others hated? Remember, this is a Book Club, so we're assuming if you're listening you've read the book too.  That means there will be spoilers, so if you haven't read it, grab a copy, get reading and join us after you've turned the last page.  We'll be right here waiting for you! Come join our Book Club Facebook group here. You can buy Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine on Apple Books at apple.co/mamamia Your host is Jessie Stephens.  With thanks to Keryn Donnelly Elissa Ratliff is the producer of Mamamia Book Club.  You can call Jessie and Lize on 02 8999 9386.  Head to https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ to get this and all our pods delivered straight to your inbox.

Episode 12 comes to you this week. And we’re here to talk TBR. The specifics of what drives us to choose the next book off the stack! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: a group of online readers that saves the day and all about audiobook “stories.” Next, we tackle what we are currently reading: some Capital W-Weird picks, some non-fiction, some YA. We’ve got a little taste of everything. We take a mini-deep dive this week into the topic of TBR lists. How do readers in general choose what is To Be Read next? How do we, specifically, choose what to slot into that coveted position? As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week we have a perfect Christmas gift idea (and some wonderful accompaniments) as well as a beloved curmudgeon book for almost every reader on your list. Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  3:17 - Audiobook stories on Instagram: click on the Audiobooks Q&A highlight! 6:05 - The Book of Boy by Katherine Gilbert Murdock 8:52 - The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer 9:50 - Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians by Brian Sanderson 14:03 - Episode 9 with Meg Teitz 14:32 - Our favorite free Enneagram test: https://exploreyourtype.com/details 15:08 - The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stablile 15:25 - Typeology podcast 15:35 - The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher Heuertz 17:20 - From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon 17:25 - When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon 20:32 - The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell 20:47 - The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs 20:50 - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 23:15 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 29:37 - Vox by Christina Dalcher 32:46 - I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel 34:24 - You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero 36:55 - Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 39:06 - A beautiful mug to pair it with 39:10 - The coziest of cozy wraps from Athleta 40:47 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 42:50 - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 42:52 - The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg 42:57 - The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick 44:09 - A Man Called Ove movie 45:09 - Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrick Backman *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Gail Honeyman, author of ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE, talks all about her New York Times best-selling debut novel. Gail discusses loneliness vs. solitude, manicurists vs. dog groomers, alcohol vs. household items, and who she'd want to star in the Reese Witherspoon-produced movie version!

Hi friends and readers! Katie and I spent this entire episode catching up on what we've been reading (and the book-to-movie adaptations we've been watching), including Anne of Green Gables, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Crazy Rich Asians, Walk Two Moons, and so much more. Check it out and let us know what you're currently reading! Books mentioned:  Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Love That Dog by Sharon Creech Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery The Ensemble by Aja Gabel To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han Far from the Tree by Robin Benway Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel  Peace Like a River by Leif Enger  Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman The Wonder by Emma Donoghue  Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Follow Us Everywhere! Website:https://www.nothankswerebooked.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nothankswerebooked Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothxwerebooked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoThxWereBooked  

Ian talks with Marilene Phipps about her memoir Unseen Worlds: Adventures at the Crossroads of Vodou Spirits and Latter-day Saint. In this powerful memoir, we enter the lives of a family who are both descendants of European aristocrats and African slaves. We meet Phipps's godfather, the rebel leader Guslé Villedrouin, and we relive her experiences with Vodou priests and spirits, a cold-eyed pope, a charismatic Muslim astrologer, Catholic monks and exorcists, American Mormon bishops, scholars and missionaries. Her collection, The Company of Heaven: Stories from Haiti, won the Iowa Short Fiction Award. Her poetry won the 1993 Grolier poetry prize, and her collection, Crossroads and Unholy Water won the Crab Orchard Poetry Prize. Steve talks with Gail Honeyman about her debut novel Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. It has received massive praise from many outlets, including the NY Times, NPR, the Frankfurt Book Fair, and was selected by Reese Witherspoon for her book club and for the film rights. Honeyman studied French language and literature at Glasgow University. While working as an administrator, Honeyman enrolled in a Faber Academy writing course where she submitted the first three chapters of what would become Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine to a competition for unpublished fiction by female writers run by Cambridge’s Lucy Cavendish College.

Conan is joined by Dr. Tena Stone to discuss The Experience Economy and how it relates to libraries, as well as movie Red Sparrow, the best selling book, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and the new sleep and relaxation app called Calm.

Hey there word nerds! Today I have the pleasure of hosting Gail Honeyman on the show! Gail is the author of the novel Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, which hit shelves in May of last year and made a huge splash with readers. Gail’s debut novel was the star book at the Frankfurt Book Fair and was selected as an Indie Next Pick by booksellers across the country. It soon became one of the most beloved novels of 2017, catching the attention of readers worldwide, including Reese Witherspoon, who made it one of her book club picks and bought the film rights. The love for this book has not let up since its release, and it has been heralded as a must-read for summer by The New York Times, People, and TheSkimm. Independent booksellers were so excited about the book that many of them even participated in an “Eleanor Oliphant Day,” touting this quirky, funny, and heartbreaking novel to their customers both in their stores and across social media. So listen in as Gail and I unpack this quirky, sometimes difficult, but always lovable character of Eleanor Oliphant, and how to craft a story that really puts readers directly into the heart and soul of a character. In this episode Gail and I discuss: Crafting a voice driven novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The learning curve of your first book. Creating empathy for an unlikable character through close first person narration. How to “feel” your way through writing and editing your novel. Building a compelling character with multiple layers. Plus Gail's #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/208

We were thrilled to chat with Gail Honeyman, author of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. Gail shares a little about the origin of the memorable title character and what it's been like publishing her debut novel. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. A special thanks to our patrons Amy B., Carley T., Deborah W., and Stephanie W. Follow along over on Instagram, join the discussion in our Goodreads group, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Author Bio Gail Honeyman is a graduate of the universities of Glasgow and Oxford. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine won the Costa First Novel Award and was short-listed for the Lucy Cavendish College Fiction Prize. This is Honeyman’s debut novel and she lives in Glasgow, Scotland. U.S. Tour Cities Wellesley, MAMilwaukee, WIWinnetka, ILWichita, KSAustin, TXHouston, TXManhattan Beach, CASan Diego, CAOrinda, CAHealdsburg, CAPleasanton, CA Twitter | Buy the Book   CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@readingwomenpodcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA Reading Women Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website   Music “Reading Women” Composed and Recorded by Isaac and Sarah Greene    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gail Honeyman, author of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine (which is now available in paperback), stops by Writer’s Bone to discuss delving into loneliness in her debut novel, what went into crafting her memorable main character Eleanor, and how she balanced drama and humor throughout the narrative. To learn more Gail Honeyman, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @GailHoneyman. Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, NovelClass, and Film Freaks Forever!

It’s the TITS episode in which your mammary mates, Jen and Soph talk about the myriad ways that putting milk into a baby can go so right, so wrong and so fantastically weird. Also covered: the deeply unnerving tale of the missing maternity pad, some interspecies breastfeeding, why the term ‘family holiday’ is essentially an oxymoron and the definitive theory on how there only two types of children in this world: T-Rexes and Velociraptors. Come on in the uteran waters are… well… murky. Follow us: Instagram @motherofpodcast www.instagram.com/motherofpodcast/ Facebook @motherofpod m.facebook.com/motherofpod Email us motherofpodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Jennifer O'Dwyer and Sophie White Produced by Cassie Delaney Links to shite we're talking about: Your one-stop shop for all the boobing wisdom in the universe www.kellymom.com Breast Angels: These are the terminator tits, sterling silver nipple tassels that we both found to be a life-saver for keeping your nips smiley happy nipples during breastfeeding https://www.earthmother.ie/breast-angels-silver-healing-cups-natural-breastfeeding-support.html This is the study that we have opted to believe when it comes to boobin’ and boozin’ (please don’t tell us it’s not peer-reviewed or any such, the disappointment would kill us) https://www.laleche.org.uk/alcohol-and-breastfeeding/ Low Milk Supply: These are the lactation cookies Sophie made and ate to boost milk supply #wearenotdoctors https://www.bellybelly.com.au/breastfeeding/lactation-cookies/ Here’s a longer piece Sophie wrote for the Sunday Independent which gives a much fuller and informed (including interviews with experts!) account of having her first baby’s tongue tie corrected. It doesn't hurt the baby #wearenotdoctors https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/the-ties-that-bind-when-your-baby-is-tonguetied-30419373.html Lactation Consultants and Midwives are magical unicorns, here’s some wisdom from LC Fiona Rea on how to prepare for boobing https://www.herfamily.ie/parenthood/prepare-breastfeeding-10-gems-wisdom-lactation-consultant-246541 Here’s the support network that loads of Irish mums swear by https://www.cuidiu-ict.ie/ Here’s a whole bunch of interspecies breastfeeding, it’s a whole FUCKING THING: https://www.google.ie/search?q=cat+breastfeeding+dogs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjegebMp_bYAhUqLsAKHfg8DnAQ_AUICigB&biw=1164&bih=548 Jen’s “culture” pick for the week was oyster parties which are a crazy, real thing and pretty much a SCAM by the looks of this: https://www.buzzfeed.com/leticiamiranda/pearl-parties-are-taking-over-facebook-live-but-buyer-beware?utm_term=.xqaAA8BXwD#.tnMll6b92M Here’s all the books Sophie recommended (they’re deadly reads): Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eleanor-Oliphant-Is-Completely-Fine/dp/B06XCNPCVC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516993410&sr=8-1&keywords=elinor+oliphant+is+completely+fine+book The Party by Elizabeth Day https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Party/dp/B0728KJ7RW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1516993449&sr=1-1&keywords=the+party+elizabeth+day You’ll Grow Out Of It by Jessie Klein https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youll-Grow-Out-of-It/dp/B01LXV5ISF/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1516993472&sr=1-1&keywords=you%27ll+grow+out+of+it All The Good Things by Clare Fisher https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-the-Good-Things/dp/B071H4HJ5C/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1516993493&sr=1-1&keywords=all+the+good+things+clare+fisher Watch the new It trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAUTdjf9rko