Podcasts about song of achilles

THE SONG OF ACHILLES by Madeline Miller SPEECH TEAM by Tim Murphy   Prepare your position papers and make sure you have your humorous interpretation memorized, because this week, Bailey dives into SPEECH TEAM by Tim Murphy! High School competition not really your style? That's okay, Andrew has plenty of thoughts about Madeline Miller's bestselling novel, THE SONG OF ACHILLES to tide you over. There's also a host of obscure Greek Gods, a breakdown of Andrew's caterpillar situation, and Bailey shames her former teachers!

We revisit the Achilles myth by discussing The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.  This retelling digs deep into Achilles' story from Patroclus' perspective and follows the two from childhood through Achilles' death in the Trojan War. We were divided on our feelings of this book.

why did achilles go to therapy? to heel his emotional trauma. speaking of emotional trauma, our book for historical fiction month is the song of achilles by madeline miller and this episode is a doozy. historians have marvelled at and theorised about the man, the myth, the legend that is achilles for centuries but have never come close to the hot takes we here at talk lit have come up with. risk the wrath of the gods with us as we discuss the lore, the mystery of how to correctly pronounce greek names and why patroclus was so obsessed with feet. (he would have loved onlyfans).synopsis music by kmacleodchoose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.talk lit, get hit acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we record this podcast. further, we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

Week 2 of our Physical TBR theme of January we read Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, which is off Ayesha's shelf. And although this isn't a true romance and more of a love story we loved this book! If you like greek mythology this is the books for you. Use our code SISTERSREADINGROMANCE to get 10% off our Modern Romantics Book Box, it even counts towards the subscriptions! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to our podcast! Come find us! Check out our website On Instagram  @sistersreadingromancepod On TikTok @sistersreadingromance On our YouTube Channel  

We return this week to tackle our first Greek mythology retelling as we discuss the heart-breaking The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Forget what you know from the Hollywood and Disney versions, it's time to go back to the source as we discuss prideful heroes and gods, understated but beautiful writing, and gut-punch endings. There is even a cameo from baby Edward at the end of the episode! Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Life Updates 02:25 - An Introduction to the Author 07:45 - Spoiler Warning 09:20 - The Blurb 10:00 - Our Discussion of 'The Song of Achilles' 01:02:20 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:03:45 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Circe by Madeline Miller The Illiad / The Odyssey by Homer A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows Links: Madeline Miller on Goodreads Madeline Miller on Instagram Madeline Miller's website Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

BYOB, the Bring Your Own Book Podcast, is back for Season 3 featuring your favourite bookworms Nikki and Kelly. Every episode we'll discuss the book we read and share our unfiltered thoughts and opinions.In this episode, the BYOB ladies are once again joined by Tilly to discuss Madeline Miller's second novel, Circe. In season 1, BYOB read and loved The Song of Achilles, which you can find linked below in the show notes.“You are wise,” he said.“If it is so,” I said, “it is only because I have been fool enough for a hundred lifetimes.”In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child--neither powerful like her father nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power: the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts, and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from or with the mortals she has come to love.The Song of Achilles - Season 1 episode----Tiktok: @bringyourownbookpodcastInstagram: @byobookpodcastFacebook: @byobookpodcastSupport the show

Today we meet Christina Bagni and we're talking about the book that saved her life The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.Christina is an editor, host of Classics and Chill, and the author of the YA novel My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the Mall.For Christina, The Song of Achilles not only helped her to process a painful past relationship, but it also put her on a path to host a podcast based on the novel's source The Iliad, as well as to her write her own YA novel. Connect with ChristinaTo connect to Christina's website, social media, her novel, and Classics and Chill, visit: linktr.ee/christinabagniBuy The Song of Achilles and My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the MallDid you know that you can visit our Bookshop for  new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts? So many titles on sale now! bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookTo purchase The Song of Achilles visit: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780062060624To purchase My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the Mall visit: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781738767786Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Stephen Flamm, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Permission to use clips from Classics and Chill provided by Christina Bagni.Music and SFX credits: visit thiqueerbook.com/musicQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Support the show

A confession, I don't like Greek mythology. AT ALL. I did however love this book both when I first read it 10 years ago and on re-reading for this podcast.Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath. They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.Ellie Hothersall and I had such a brilliant conversation about expectations, life scripts, stubbornness, the need to say sorry (and mean it!) and why some stories never ever grow old.Follow Ellie on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DundeePublicH

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Join us for book club! This month, we read The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and discuss pining, war, and announce our selection for July! Find our selection for July and past selections at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine or send us your questions or recommendations at wearedoingfine@gmail.com.

Tori & Maddie are singing their praises for Song of Achilles. Beautiful, soft, poetic, this book is everything we've been needing to get out of this book slump. In this episode Tori pops off with her notes & quotes and thankfully Maddie happily let her rattle on about how sad this story was but how much she loved it too. I hope we can all find someone who will wait for us in the darkness. Next Episode: One Last StopFollow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbooksbadbanter Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbooksbadbanterIf you love crying over beautiful, tragic love stories like we do, like, comment, and subscribe to our episodes every Wednesday. We can all daydream about someone who will love us as poetically as Patroclus loved Achilles together.

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Maggie and Julia have reunited to talk about The Song of Achilles! We chat about myths, Percy Jackson, and what spice we think best relates to the romance of the book. Oh, and we share some dream casting - BBC give us a call if you need any tips. She's a short little episode but loads of fun! As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend.

Hey BookTalkers! In this episode, Gummy and Dante (miss you Lo!) discuss one of their favorite books, which has also blown up over #Booktok: The Song of Achilles! In this novel, Madeline Miller creates a beautiful world inspired by The Odyssey, featuring two popular characters from Greek mythology in a whirlwind romance. Join Gummy and Dante as they dive into the Grecian waters and relate Miller's masterpiece to themes of womanhood, family, relationships, and so much more!

This week on The Book Drop it's The Book Drop Book Club LIVE. Listen in on our discussion around Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, the results of which tragic Greek characters we are and which God or Goddess we'd seek favor from for query of the week.This episode was recorded on March 16th, 2023 with a live virtual audience. Due to its live recording there might be parts that don't translate well to audio, but please enjoy!Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:Common Soil 10th Anniversary Open House  | April 8th, 2pm at Benson BranchOmaha Public Library is embarking on a citywide library facilities plan for Omaha. Help determine a vision for your neighborhood library, your community, and Omaha's future.Your voice matters! Take this short survey by May 1st. All Omaha Public Library (OPL) locations and Do Space also have English and Spanish print versions available.All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.

Happy 50th Episode, Shelf Obsessed! To celebrate 50 episodes, almost a whole year of podcasting, Carleigh and Hannah delve into two of their favorite books: Circe and Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller. There is also a giveaway on Instagram, @shelfobsessed.podcast, so go enter!

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Happy February Book Club members! The Well Read Dames are dropping this episode out of order as we discussed the recent holidays at the beginning and I didn't want to cut our banter in case anyone else could relate! This episode we discuss Madeline Miller's book The Song of Achilles! As lovers of all things Ancient Greek, mythology, romance, and LGBTQ friendly, we had high hopes picking up this book and are happy to report it exceeded our expectations! This book is a beautiful tragedy full of young love, war, and heroic acts. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Well Read Dames Book Club and join us next time when we begin The Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black.

Oh, this book. Are our hearts ready for the dark academia adjacent title for season 3? Unsure, but we're doing it anyway. We put the book for this episode to a vote by your guys, our lovely listeners, and this novel won by a landslide! ‘The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller retells the kind of story from the worlds and legends that captivate the protagonists of dark academia novels, and it's the type of novel that they would become obsessed in a moment.

Do you enjoy retellings of the epics? Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) is a retelling of Homer's The Illiad. Jen and Ashley share our thoughts about this book club pick, and we share our pairings including Jennifer Saint's Ariadne (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). Looking for more Unabridged content? Join us on Patreon, where we release an additional episode each month. Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the episode. Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. | Join our Unabridged Podcast Reading Challenge. | Visit our curated list of books at Bookshop.org. | Become a patron on Patreon. | Check out our Merch Store. | Visit the resources available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store.

This week we discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller send opinions and recommendations to litonliteraturepod@gmail.com NEXT WEEK: Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

I discuss the extremely well-liked book The Song of Achilles, talk about some books I got for my birthday through the years, and the bizarre short story The First Year of My Life. I play some piano music.

For this BookTok Book Club episode, Authors Lindsey Pogue and Lindsey Sparks discuss Madeline Miller's beautiful retelling of the events surrounding the Trojan War, The Song of Achilles. WARNING: This episode contains ALL the spoilers about The Song of Achilles.BOOK RECS!The Housemaid by Freida McFaddenA Kingdom of Ruin by K.F. BreeneMOVIE/SHOW RECS1883As Above, So BelowOTHER LINKS:Lindsey Pogue's Savage North Chronicles character portraits video: https://youtube.com/shorts/FDaISaOCR8E?feature=shareLindsey Sparks' Blood of the Broken bonus stories: https://www.patreon.com/posts/70598640CURRENT FREEBIES (at the time of episode airing):The Darkest Winter by Lindsey PogueAfter The Ending by Lindsey Sparks & Lindsey Pogue--Join the No Shelf Control Podcast Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/noshelfcontrolpodcastSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/noshelfcontrolLindsey Pogue's website:https://www.lindseypogue.com/Lindsey Sparks' website:https://www.authorlindseysparks.com/Support the show

Hey guys! It is time for us to take a summer break, so what wbetter time than the "extra" week of August! Enjoy our rerelease of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This was the third episode we ever recorded, so it is a blast from the past! We will be back next week with a new episode of What We are Reading and Other Stuff! If you are participating in book club this month we are reading "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The discussion starts over on Instagram and Facebook on August 24th!Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

The Song of Achilles By Madeline Miller This week we recapped The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller We also gave you a side piece to hold you over until next Random Recap Next book choice is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok at halfbakedbookclub Send us your Listener Email to halfbakedbookclub@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening, if you enjoyed our show, please consider rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, we are talking about Beach Read by Emily Henry!Next week, we are taking a vacation!  So, we are going to rerelease one of our oldies, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller!  This is our most favorite book, our most downloaded episode and also, the third episode we did!  So tune in to hear about a great book and to see what we sounded like in the beginning.The audio books for both of these books were really great!  If you are interested in buying  them on audio and you listen on Libro.fm  consider buying them through our links above!  We are affiliated with Libro.fm and every time you use our links to buy books, you are not only supporting your local indie bookstores but also this podcast! Libro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

This fortnight we're discussing “The Song of Achillles” by Madeline Miller, a retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus. We're joined by special guest Taylor! TITLE: The Song of Achilles AUTHOR: Madeline Miller PUBLISHER: Ecco Press / Bloomsbury Publishing YEAR: 2011 LENGTH: 416 pages AGE: Adult GENRE: Fantasy, Historical RECOMMENDED: Yes Book TW for sexism, homophobia, possible biphobia, grief (graphic), kidnapping, confinement, terminal illness, slavery, vomit, blood (graphic), gore (graphic), sexual content, medical content, domestic abuse, rape, cannibalism (backstory), animal death, murder, child death (graphic), major character death (graphic), death (graphic). Topic 1: Exile. Begins at (1:35), CW for violence, death, murder. Topic 2: Hovering Shade. Begins at (13:30), CW for homophobia, death. Topic 3: Rape. Begins at (30:05), CW for rape, slavery. Promo for Circle of Friendship from CPOV; Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (55:45). --- If you'd like to make a monthly donation, please check us out on Patreon. To make a one-time donation please support us on Ko-Fi. For fortnightly news and updates, as well as links to recent written reviews, subscribe to our newsletter. You can check out Robin's written review of the book at Reviews That Burn.  Find all our links on our Carrd. Music provided by HeartBeatArt and is used with permission. Members of the Certain Point of View network of podcasts.

Well we hope you're ready to feel all the feelings while we unpack the beautiful tale of Achilles. Hosts Georgia, Briony and Ellie tried to maintain a semblance of respect and seriousness when discussing this literary goodness, but alas fell into the trap of dark humor and weirdly out place smut jokes. At this point, who is surprised? If you like greek mythology, queer romance, tragedy, war and a man horse; this book is for you. Ellie's Music References: Sign of the Times, Harry Styles Fan Art: @Jemlin_c @Isamiaella On twitter: @patatasassy @Elenana.art @Nerioki01 @reese_art @rosiethorns88 If you're looking for more of our crazy antics be sure to follow us on Insta @abookandabevpodcast and Tik Tok @abookandabev

Allie and Rach talk about The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Spoiler, they loved it.

Beer is the Drunk Guys Achilles heel this week when they discuss The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. They are mortally wounded by: Rainbows Everywhere by Torch and Crown, Samoa by Decadent Ales, Beach Zombie by KCBC, and Frosé Hydras Deuce by Mortalis. Join the Drunk Guys next week

Join us for a discussion of Madeline Miller's 2012 novel, The Song Of Achilles, which is a modern retelling of the life of Achilles and Patroclus from childhood to death. We talk about the original text of the Iliad (a lot!), the masterful work of art that is the 2004 movie Troy, and which bits of this book made us cry like babies. Content WarningsParticularly heavy discussion of assault and rape throughout the episode.Also discussion of suicide, murder and war.Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/130760733-teachmycat2read-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQSupport the show

Try to outwit and outrun Fate while fighting along side one you love with your host Jen and guest reader, Shelby, as they celebrate Pride Month by discussing Madeline Miller's outstanding novel Song of Achilles. Trigger warnings: mentions of sexual assault, character death, mention of warWarning before listening: This episode does contain spoilers.***I apologize for my neighbor's dogs barking in the background and sound issues! I hope you all still enjoy the episode!***Support the show

PRODUCTION NOTE: Our name has changed but our levels of delusion and derangement have not! Lit By Moonlight is now Normal About It - where we're anything but! Nothing says 'Welcome to the Book Club' like starting off with a tragedy! This week we discuss Greek mythology, the relationship of Patroclus and Achilles, connecting the dots of what an Achilles heel truly means, and most importantly, why does Thetis sound like that? All in our conversation about Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles.  THIS IS NOT A SPOILER-FREE PODCAST! Links: Buy the Book! Thanks to Purple Planet Music for our lovely theme music!  Check out Emberlin sobbing about this book if you want an incentive to read Listen by moonlight to this week's specially curated playlist! Follow Us on Social Media! Listen On Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts References:  Madeline Miller on The Song of Achilles: ‘It helped people come out to their parents' (The Guardian)

On this episode we cover The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. We decided to forgo the spoiler's section in this episode because while this book brings a new perspective to the story, we feel most already know the legend of Achilles and separating spoilers was unnecessary. We discuss how Miller wrote the romance and love between Patroclus and Achilles as well as how she came to the decision to tell the story this way. We spend a lot of time on their relationship but also touch on the other players and events surrounding their upbringing and the Trojan War. Enjoy!

On today's podcast we are discussing the Song of Achillese and a short story also written by Madeline Miller. We started a Patreon for our listeners! Get access to exclusive content monthly for only $5 a month. This helps support the show! https://www.patreon.com/readingandrelaxingDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and check us out on social media!This episode of the podcast is collaborating with Grace by Shan (IG: @gracebyshan). Use code ReadingandRelaxing15 for a one-time use of 15% off of bookish merch! You can also shop the link here: https://gracebyshan.com/discount/readingandrelaxing15Me and Abby love Shan's book sleeves! I use them for my books, kindles, journals, planners and more! She also has cute stickers and apparel. Get 15% off at Bookbabedesigns.com with code readingandrelaxing15  Get your first audiobook free with Libro.fm and support local and independent bookstores: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm172123Buzzsprout – the best way to launch a professional podcast! Everything is super easy and self-explanatory!! Get a $20 Amazon gift card when you sign-up using our link! Happy Podcasting!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1752520Have an idea for an episode of the podcast, want to collaborate for a promotion or sponsorship or even if you just have a book recommendation check us out at:Instagram: @readingandrelaxingEmail: readingandrelaxingpod@gmail.comMusic By: Devon Bishop - If you like the music it was produced by my brother.- Instagram: @devonbishop- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCzM5BSkr5D3K0ucP2DbSwCw

`Strange Love Book Club is a podcast where your two hosts, Caitlyn and Diana, discuss queer books. Every episode discusses a new queer book. This episode Diana is joined by Mel, and they're talking about Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Welcome to [Working Title], a podcast where two friends wander through books we love, looking for writing secrets. In this episode, we discuss SONG OF ACHILLES by Madeline Miller! We explore the challenges of threading the line across complex themes of glory and humanity and how the choices we make when adapting well-known stories can divide reader opinion.

Geraldine & Rob discuss what is perhaps known as THE greek tragedy of twink f*ggotry... a book SO good, Geraldine could only give it a 1 sentence review on good reads in 2017, and Rob read in a single, very long and sad day... The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a neo-classic adaptation of Homer's The Illiad, told through the perspective of the character Patroclus and his relationship with the infamous demi-god Achilles. Join as we discuss the gayest empire known to man and what is possibly the first instance of a hag in ancient history. Side-notes include questionable statues, the besties to lovers pipeline, and blue-haired girls. Edited by: Natalie Rash

In today's episode, we will be discussing a book that left me in SHAMBLES. That book is none other than The Song of Achilles. Enjoy my attempt in getting you, the viewer, to be convinced to read this book. I will be honest, if you hate books, you're taking this podcast's name too seriously. Go read, it's good for the brain. Instagram: therahay Youtube, TikTok, and Twitter: thaynyx

We join the Song of Achilles party about 10 years too late (shout out to Madeline Miller) and talk about it for 12 hours straight! Yay!

Another Madeline Miller masterpiece! If you thought Aidan and Brynn gushed over Circe, just wait and listen! Drink of the Episode: Achilles Heel https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15/achilles-heel Question of the Episode: How much did you cry, and when did you start crying?

Evan reviews a book he should have read a long time ago. Sit back with some figs and wine and listen in about a new tale of the man skilled in all ways of contending.   

We tried something a little different for this episode and chose to partner up and cover two books instead of four. Aileen and Lauren read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, the 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 that the only way to survive is to open your heart. The book is soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon.And Josie and Alisa read Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, a tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart. A dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer's enduring masterwork, The Iliad. 

The buddies enter the fictional (some say non-fictional) world of Greek mythology following the story of Patroclus and Achilles in The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. The book inspired the buddies to make some movie connections as it followed closely to the movie Troy and also had obvious parallels to Austin Powers and Varsity Blues.  Make a sacrifice to a god, grab a spear,  jump on a centaur and join us on the ride.Intro: (0:00-7:05)Favorite Scene (7:06-12:36)Stock Up/Down (12:37-30:45)Love/Hate (30:46-43:48)Listener Mail (43:49-45:20)Conclusion (45:21-51:10)Next Book: THE GRAY MAN by MARK GREANEY

This week I'm joined by Kieron again for a spirited discussion on books, crying at video games, and a certain mammal population with a 90% chlamydia rate.Follow Kieron here - @kieronspicsWatch the episode here - https://youtu.be/5YF4Q-JBrFAFollow us for weekly episodes!

In this episode, we discuss Madeline Miller's novel The Song of Achilles, winner of the Orange Prize for fiction.

Young love, Greek Gods, steamy love, and boys kissing!! Amie Ledermann joins me to discuss one of our favorite books of all time: The Song of Achilles. Are you team Achilles or team Patroclus?   -- Follow the pod on IG at @GaySpoiler Help support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gayspoiler FOLLOW Zeke https://www.instagram.com/iamzeked --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gayspoiler/support

We've had a few lesser known books on the show recently, so I want to bring it back to a critical and cultural darling, THE SONG OF ACHILLES by Madeline Miller. My guest is none other than Deedi Brown, known as @deedireads on instagram. Deedi runs the Booker of the Month book club, reviews every book she reads on her blog, releases a newsletter, advocates for indie booksellers, and so much more. I'm exhausted just thinking about it! Deedi has excellent taste in books and this one is no exception. We gush about Miller's wonderful prose, tender characters, and reinterpretation of the age old myth. If you haven't read this one, don't worry, no spoilers! We also talk about the importance of supporting indie bookstores, how to practice positivity in dark times, following book prizes, and so much more. Deedi also has a TON of book recommendations for all of us, in case your TBR needed toppling. If you're looking for ACHILLES book discussion only, skip to the 20 minute mark, but you definitely want to listen to this whole episode.