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Grab your night-vision goggles and discrete compact because it’s time for some espionage! This week, the #BookSquad covers American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. We talk about the novel’s epistolary form, racism and sexism in America, questions of loyalty, and the romance at the center of the story. Then we get into some listener feedback about Evvie Drake Starts Over, Circe, and the Memory Police. Check out the #BookSquadBlog for television recaps, holiday-themed posts, and Emily’s 12 Days of Christmas Movies series! Join us on 12/16 for our Best of 2019 / Secret Santa #othersode, and read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Nature Poem by Tommy Pico -- available 12/30.Special Offer for BSG Listeners! Get 20% off the 2020 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery when you enter the code BOOKSQUAD at checkout at www.workspacery.com!TABLE OF CONTENTS::57–intro question—favorite spy property9:30–book intro 13:24–the epistolary novel is back!21:07– racism and sexism in America24:46–how does Marie’s race affect her loyalty to her country and how she’s seen at her job?33:06–the women in Marie’s life40:55–Sankara50:00– the ending56:12–ratings1:05:45–feedback! Finally! 1:14:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?https://electricliterature.com/finally-a-novel-centered-on-a-black-woman-spy/
Grab your night-vision goggles and discrete compact because it’s time for some espionage! This week, the #BookSquad covers American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson. We talk about the novel’s epistolary form, racism and sexism in America, questions of loyalty, and the romance at the center of the story. Then we get into some listener feedback about Evvie Drake Starts Over, Circe, and the Memory Police. Check out the #BookSquadBlog for television recaps, holiday-themed posts, and Emily’s 12 Days of Christmas Movies series! Join us on 12/16 for our Best of 2019 / Secret Santa #othersode, and read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Nature Poem by Tommy Pico -- available 12/30.Special Offer for BSG Listeners! Get 20% off the 2020 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery when you enter the code BOOKSQUAD at checkout at www.workspacery.com!TABLE OF CONTENTS::57–intro question—favorite spy property9:30–book intro 13:24–the epistolary novel is back!21:07– racism and sexism in America24:46–how does Marie’s race affect her loyalty to her country and how she’s seen at her job?33:06–the women in Marie’s life40:55–Sankara50:00– the ending56:12–ratings1:05:45–feedback! Finally! 1:14:00–what’s on the blog? What’s up next?https://electricliterature.com/finally-a-novel-centered-on-a-black-woman-spy/
Join the #BookSquad — er, #BookCoven — for a not-so-scary look at the new "Suspiria," directed by Luca Guadagnino. We talk about what worked and what didn't work (but mostly what didn't work) in this re-imagining of the 1977 film. Is the dancing good? Why is Tilda Swinton playing so many characters? And most importantly, what would "Suspiria" sound like as a Rihanna song? We answer all this and more, plus we hear some listener feedback on "Castle Rock!" Read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Celeste Ng's "Little Fires Everywhere," which drops on December 3rd. 1:00 – What would you use as a front for your secret witch coven?3:38 – Spoiler warning and movie summary7:20 – Is there ANYTHING we enjoyed?15:28 – Susan’s issues with the filmmaking 20:58 – What even is going on in this movie and why was it hard to figure out?26:54 – Turning horror into ART - Variety review: https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/suspiria-review-dakota-johnson-1202924220/37:12 – Is this movie feminist? Feminine?40:00 - The angry New Yorker piece—what is this movie even about?- New Yorker review: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/review-luca-guadagninos-suspiria-is-the-cinematic-equivalent-of-a-designer-che-t-shirt/amp44:15 – Ratings 47:27 – A scheduled surprise 51:20 – Feedback time! 56:13 – "Castle Rock" feedback (spoiler alert!)1:06:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!"Suspiria" Lyrics by Emily, music by "Rihanna's people"Tilda S. plays a shrinkIn old man make-upWe’re not sure what to thinkAbout this weird shake-upSo much blood, so don’t blinkHow much time will this take upFeels like I'm going insane, yeahViolent dreams in the nightDead moms might drop byDakota Johnson is a frightWith that red hair dyeWhen you dance, it’s a spellYou might just flyOr break every bone in your bodyThrow on your sweatpantsIt’s time to dance with no musicIt’s time for witch chantsWrithing can be therapeutic It’s like you’re in a trance Dancing the dance of another This isn’t vanity, it’s art!You’re watching SuspiriaIt's a two million hour snoreSuspiriaObscure references to the warYou’re watching Suspiria Prepare for nudity and goreSuspiria, Suspiria
Join the #BookSquad — er, #BookCoven — for a not-so-scary look at the new "Suspiria," directed by Luca Guadagnino. We talk about what worked and what didn't work (but mostly what didn't work) in this re-imagining of the 1977 film. Is the dancing good? Why is Tilda Swinton playing so many characters? And most importantly, what would "Suspiria" sound like as a Rihanna song? We answer all this and more, plus we hear some listener feedback on "Castle Rock!" Read along with us for our next #bookpisode on Celeste Ng's "Little Fires Everywhere," which drops on December 3rd. 1:00 – What would you use as a front for your secret witch coven?3:38 – Spoiler warning and movie summary7:20 – Is there ANYTHING we enjoyed?15:28 – Susan’s issues with the filmmaking 20:58 – What even is going on in this movie and why was it hard to figure out?26:54 – Turning horror into ART - Variety review: https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/suspiria-review-dakota-johnson-1202924220/37:12 – Is this movie feminist? Feminine?40:00 - The angry New Yorker piece—what is this movie even about?- New Yorker review: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/review-luca-guadagninos-suspiria-is-the-cinematic-equivalent-of-a-designer-che-t-shirt/amp44:15 – Ratings 47:27 – A scheduled surprise 51:20 – Feedback time! 56:13 – "Castle Rock" feedback (spoiler alert!)1:06:57 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!"Suspiria" Lyrics by Emily, music by "Rihanna's people"Tilda S. plays a shrinkIn old man make-upWe’re not sure what to thinkAbout this weird shake-upSo much blood, so don’t blinkHow much time will this take upFeels like I'm going insane, yeahViolent dreams in the nightDead moms might drop byDakota Johnson is a frightWith that red hair dyeWhen you dance, it’s a spellYou might just flyOr break every bone in your bodyThrow on your sweatpantsIt’s time to dance with no musicIt’s time for witch chantsWrithing can be therapeutic It’s like you’re in a trance Dancing the dance of another This isn’t vanity, it’s art!You’re watching SuspiriaIt's a two million hour snoreSuspiriaObscure references to the warYou’re watching Suspiria Prepare for nudity and goreSuspiria, Suspiria
Goodbye, Vitamin and Hello, new episode! This week the Squad discusses the plight of Ruth, a 30-year-old woman caring for her father, who has Alzheimer’s disease in Rachel Khong’s debut novel. We discuss the fickleness of human memory, the switch from cared-for to caretaker, the book’s narrative format, and the overall writing style of the novel. Then we get into some listener feedback about "Fledgling" (well, mostly about vampires). Plus, we tell you what’s on the #BookSquadBlog. Our next othersode will be on "Suspiria," so get to the theater and get spooked! 1:00 – Favorite weird trivia8:15 – Book Intro and summary11:15 – What role does memory play in the book?18:45 – What is truth and how true should creative nonfiction be? How should novels be structured?27:35 – Seeing the inner workings of a novel 30:47 – FOOD35:10 – Personal experience and enjoyment of the novel41:15 – Humor and sadness48:50 – Ratings!52:19 – Feedback!1:05:50 – What's on the blog? What's up next?- This month's featured bookstore is Ernest and Hadley in Tuscaloosa, AL! https://www.ernestandhadleybooks.com/- Kelli's post on HTLYT: How to Start a Podcast! http://howtolearnyourtwenties.com/2018/10/29/guest-post-how-to-start-a-podcast/1:14:15 – Tree of Life Remembrance- If you’d like to donate to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, please go to https://jfedpgh.org/donate. BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!Next episode: "Suspiria," November 19thNext Book: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng, December 3rd
Goodbye, Vitamin and Hello, new episode! This week the Squad discusses the plight of Ruth, a 30-year-old woman caring for her father, who has Alzheimer’s disease in Rachel Khong’s debut novel. We discuss the fickleness of human memory, the switch from cared-for to caretaker, the book’s narrative format, and the overall writing style of the novel. Then we get into some listener feedback about "Fledgling" (well, mostly about vampires). Plus, we tell you what’s on the #BookSquadBlog. Our next othersode will be on "Suspiria," so get to the theater and get spooked! 1:00 – Favorite weird trivia8:15 – Book Intro and summary11:15 – What role does memory play in the book?18:45 – What is truth and how true should creative nonfiction be? How should novels be structured?27:35 – Seeing the inner workings of a novel 30:47 – FOOD35:10 – Personal experience and enjoyment of the novel41:15 – Humor and sadness48:50 – Ratings!52:19 – Feedback!1:05:50 – What's on the blog? What's up next?- This month's featured bookstore is Ernest and Hadley in Tuscaloosa, AL! https://www.ernestandhadleybooks.com/- Kelli's post on HTLYT: How to Start a Podcast! http://howtolearnyourtwenties.com/2018/10/29/guest-post-how-to-start-a-podcast/1:14:15 – Tree of Life Remembrance- If you’d like to donate to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, please go to https://jfedpgh.org/donate. BSG is proud to be an affiliate for the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner by Workspacery. Visit http://bit.ly/2RnXx1g to get your planner today!Next episode: "Suspiria," November 19thNext Book: "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng, December 3rd
Jenna is the owner of Workspacery, where she helps work-at-home business owners and young professionals design beautiful, functional workspaces through the use of planning tools, inspiration, and the knowledge to transform their space for the better. On today’s episode she shares some of her favorite ways to blend paper and digital tools to both boost productivity and make your space beautiful and inviting, as well as how she overcomes the overwhelm that we all experience. ANNOUNCEMENT: The Empowered Boss Lab doors are opening soon! Get on the waitlist at www.theempoweredbosslab.com IN THIS EPISODE: How she’s using paper (and other) products helping others create positive, functional, and creative workspaces right where they are. Knowing she wanted to be an entrepreneur in college, getting design experience in the agency world, and how all of her experiences led her to create Workspacery. Allowing herself to organically pivot in her business. How her friend pushed her into the product world. (Why you need your biz besties!!) Learning to let go of control and letting the messy process happen. Being a paper and digital person. Using Google Drive to organize her business. Using Alexa to set time blocking timers. Finding your “Magic Hour” and using your energy levels and rhythms to plan her daily schedule. Conquering overwhelm, getting unstuck, gaining perspective, and using worst- and best-cast scenarios to help you Filtering advice - listening to the things that are a good fit and letting go of all the rest. Getting out of your normal routine, normal environment, etc. to reset and refresh. Being a Rory but wishing you were a Lorelai. TOOLS DISCUSSED: Refresh Planner Content Planner Google Drive MileIQ* Notti* Planoly Genius Scan Amazon Alexa* Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham* *affiliate link(s) CONNECT AFTER THE SHOW: -Jenna- Website Facebook Instagram Pinterest Grab the 2019 Refresh Weekly Planner at https://workspacery.com -Chelsea- Website: www.chelseabfoster.com CBF Workshops Shop: www.chelseabfoster.com/workshopsshop Instagram: www.instagram.com/chelseabfoster The Empowered Boss Lab doors are opening soon! Get on the waitlist: www.theempoweredbosslab.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chelseabfoster/support