To The Stars Who Listen: Recent Episodes
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To The Stars Who Listen is a fantasy literature podcast hosted by Asma. The podcast focuses on various prominent topics in the bookish community and discusses some of your favourite books in thorough detail. Here we unpack topics such as the distinction the rise of booksta/booktok, High fantasy vs. low fantasy as well as how good characters are constructed. Follow our Host Asma on Instagram:@to__the__stars__who__listen https://www.instagram.com/to__the__stars__who__listen/ Executive Producer: Robert Mathenjwa Vanguard Prime (Pty) Ltd.
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In this episode we discuss our most anticipated books of 2022 as well as their potential impact
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In this episode we discuss our top 5 favourite books of all time and the impact that they have had.
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In this episode we discuss the value of book tropes and the immense impact they have had on fantasy literature.
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In this episode we isolate the key elements of successful literature. We break down the different methods writers employ when creating characters and how those methods amplify the value of the character as well as enhancing the reading experience of the story.s
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This episode will explore the different media of literature in 2022. Over the years, we’ve developed audiobooks, eBooks and many other methods of consuming literature. This episode will take a look at the place hardcopy books still have in society as well as its rise and fall (and rise again) over the years. We delve into this topic with redheadreads
About Redheadreads:
"My name is Nicolene Gonçalves. (My surname alone springs up some questions!)
I live in South Africa, I am half Afrikaans, half Portuguese on my dad’s side.
I like the simple things in life, always looking for happiness, always looking for more... more beauty, more significance, more passion, more adventure.
I love to laugh.l Love art, poetry, history, photography and travelling. I'm a cat person! And lastly something you know about me because it’s the reason I’m here! I love books and reading!
I'm a graphic designer but actually have my higher diploma in Interior Design and Decorating.
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House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City 1): https://amzn.to/3IMblOi
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In this episode we focus on the adaptation of of books for the big screen. We will be discussing some of the amazing (and not so amazing) adaptations we've had over the past decades. We will be reviewing Crescent City and discussing some of your opinions. We are joined by bookstagrammer and tiktoker mollyreadz
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Throne of Glass: https://amzn.to/3uMSTB7
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Crown of Midnight: https://amzn.to/3rOtjtq
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Heir of Fire: https://amzn.to/3oOHn4p
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Queen of Shadows: https://amzn.to/3JkuIxY
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Empire of Storms: https://amzn.to/3uRfIni
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Tower of Dawn: https://amzn.to/3GPTKTS
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Kingdom of Ash: https://amzn.to/3JuQgrO
Kingdom of Ash Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3JuQgrO
In this episode we focus on the different mediums for modern literature popularity. We will discuss the rise of Booktok, Bookstagrams and the value they add to the literary community as well as how they can progress. We also review the A Throne of Glass series and share our feelings on it. We are joined by prominent booktoker Milinaslibrary.
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Milinaslibrary is a Canadian romance reader and psych student. She has amassed a following of over 52k on TikTok and 6k on bookstagram.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses Book: https://amzn.to/3LoNshwA Court of Thorns and Roses Audiobook (FREE): https://amzn.to/3uMc6mh
A Court of Mist and Fury Book: https://amzn.to/3BlY4ZVA Court of Mist and Fury Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3oHIxyIA Court of Wings and Ruin Book : https://amzn.to/3oJIn9KA Court of Wings and Ruin Audiobook: https://amzn.to/34TkRA2
A Court of Silver Flames Book: https://amzn.to/3gGqgx1A Court of Silver Flames Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3JjPIVmIn our very first episode, we unpack the essence of what makes fantasy literature so popular. We unpack the rise of the genre, the difference between high and low fantasy as well as many more fun topics. We review the A Court of Thorns and Roses book series as well. Our guest for this episode is fellow bookstagrammer and podcaster Ashreads.
More About Ashreads:
"I’m Ashley, I’m 23 and from BC, Canada. I am a huge fan of the fantasy genre and some of my all time favourite books include: Caraval by Stephanie Garber, From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, and This Savage Song by V.E. Schwab. I joined bookstagram and booktok in April 2021, and am so thrilled to be part of this community. Getting to talk about books, hear differing opinions, and make connections has been so wonderful. Some of my non-bookish hobbies include writing, hiking, and playing an obsessive amount of video games."
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