Charley's Book Club: Recent Episodes
Charley Brunclik
Charley and her Dad discuss Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. What they would do the same and different, what the meaning of setbacks are, overcoming adversity, and so much more. If you want to read hatchet go here: https://amzn.to/3wWxt8a
Charley has a very special guest on the podcast this episode. In addition to her dad, she's invited her Grandma, Laura Kodiak, on the show to discuss a book they all read together. They're taking on a new series, The Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger. They talk about where this book ranks among other young-adult series, what powers they wish they had, who they think the real bad-guys are, and more!
If you want to read this book or read book 2 so you're ready for our next podcast, click the links below:
Book 1: https://amzn.to/3M6efBi
Book 2: https://amzn.to/3tDwdEO
Charley is exploring a new series by Rick Riordan. This week she is talking about the Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid. She discusses the switch to Egyptian Mythology, favorite characters, and what she thinks happens next. To get this book or get ahead of us on the next in the series, check the links below.
The Red Pyramid: https://amzn.to/3rJBDOc
The Throne of Fire: https://amzn.to/3M5mnlE
Charley is talking about the final book in the Hero's of Olympus Series: The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan. She discusses her favorite characters, how it ended, and what she thinks will happen next.
If you want to read the book yourself check it out here: https://amzn.to/3ZiMGtS
Sorry for the mixup, we call it episode 16 in the recording but it's actually episode 17! Today Charley is talking about book 4 in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. Charley and her Dad discuss which characters they liked the most, who's side story was the most interesting, and what they think will happen in the final book. If you haven't read House of Hades or you want to read The Blood of Olympus with us go to these links!
House of Hades: https://amzn.to/44nRBdY
Blood of Olympus: https://amzn.to/3YQpCT5
Charley is back to talk about The Mark of Athena, by Rick Riordan. Her and her dad discuss the themes of the book, their favorite monsters, what they think will happen in the next book, and more!
To get your copy of the book go here: https://amzn.to/3pZQtPH
Charley and her dad are back to talk about The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. They talk about the differences of Roman vs Greek gods, which horse is the best, powers, why they eat so much in the book, and so much more!
If you want to buy a copy of the book go here: https://amzn.to/3JTZWihhttps://amzn.to/3JTZWih
Charley welcomes her Mom for the first time on the podcast. Her mom is an experienced Podcast host and they are excited to talk about Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass. If you want to check the book out for yourself go here: https://amzn.to/3BbUCln
We're back! Sorry for the delay. Charley is talking about The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. Charley shares her thoughts on the new characters introduced, what she liked about them, who her favorite monster was, and so much more. If you haven't read the book you can go here to get it: https://amzn.to/40No7EL
Charley is finishing up the original Percy Jackson series with book 5: the Last Olympian. She shares the big moments from the book, talks about her favorite character, where her Achilles heel would be, and so much more!
Charley is back with more Percy Jackson. Today she discusses the 4th book in the series, the Battle of the Labyrinth. She shares the scariest monsters, discusses the role of Rachel Dare, and whether she thinks Daedalus is forgivable. She also gives her thoughts on psychics and much more!
Charley continues with her series on the Percy Jackson books. Today she's discussing book 3, the Titan's Curse. She walks you through the major plot points of the book, discusses her favorite parts, and reveals the fun plot twists in this book!
If you want to read book 3 you can find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3WntkRy
Charley is back on the Percy Jackson train, talking about book 2 in the series, The Sea of Monsters. She breaks down the plot, shares her favorite moments, and examines the relationships between the characters.
If you want to read book this book you can find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3PrXTn3
Charley is discussing the book Holes, by Louis Sachar. She breaks down the role race played in the book, examines the 3 separate stories that take place, and gives her opinions on the best parts!
Charley has started the Percy Jackson series. She discusses how the book differs from the movie, whether she liked the book better, her favorite parts, friendships, starting middle school, and more!
Charley has finished the Hunger Games trilogy and she's ready to talk about book 3. She shares her favorite moments, most surprising moments, where this book and series ranks on her favs, what she thinks it's all about, and more!
Get your popcorn ready! Charley is watching the entire 1st Hunger Games Movie and you can watch along with her. She shares her opinion on the moments as they happen! Also, this one is just Charley solo for the first time in Charley's Book Club history!
Charley quickly went through the second Hunger Games book and she's ready to talk about it. She shares her favorite parts, what surprised her, and what she thinks is coming in book 3!
Charley is on a new series! The first book of the Missing series by Margaret Peterson Haddix is called Found and it has it all: time travel, plane babies, frozen future people. You'll get it once you listen.
Charley finishes up book 1 of the Hunger Games. She goes through her favorite, most exciting, and most surprising moments from Book 1. She also speculates on what she thinks will happen with the rest of the series.
Welcome to Charley's Book Club. Follow along as she discusses her favorite books from the past and what she's reading now. Today we're talking Part 1 of the Hunger Games series, Book 1!