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Welcome to Readings Minds where ordinary people read extraordinary books! Today Mason is joining me to discuss the books we’ve assigned each other.
I finally finished The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Mason read The Old Man and the Sea.
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
The history podcast Mason learned his WW1 facts from: https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/
The nautical-ish video game Mason brought up: https://gunsoficarus.com/
GOODREADS ACCOUNTS
Annie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Mason: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today Shannon, Suzie, and Annie are discussing Shannon’s pick: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie won’t stop talking about the KKK
Shannon comes up with an alternate ending
Suzie joins the alcohol club
BONUS- Baby Cooper crying in the background!
Drinking Game: Enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverage (if you’re not pregnant) every time we say the word “spite”
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.recordedbooks.com/title-details/9781470319861
Drink: https://us.nakedwines.com/products/f--stephen-millier-angels-reserve-petite-sirah-2017
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gone-with-the-Wind/Margaret-Mitchell/9781451635621
Drink: https://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/four-roses-bourbon/
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.recordedbooks.com/title-details/9781470319861 + https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8528710-gone-with-the-wind
Drink: https://rhinegeist.com/beer/wowie/
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and Annie are discussing Suzie’s pick: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie discusses her greatest fear
Shannon shows off her Shark Week knowledge
Suzie has the sudden realization that she has been to Hemingway’s house
Drinking Game: Drink some non-saltwater every time we get off track and be grateful that you aren’t stranded in the middle of the ocean on a skiff
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Sea-Ernest-Hemingway-ebook/dp/B000FC0SH8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Drink: http://www.ilovelibbys.com/our-products/juices/
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Man-Sea-Ernest-Hemingway/dp/0684801221/ref=asc_df_0684801221/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312057607832&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10492394221231333915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024593&hvtargid=pla-333774780623&psc=1
Drink: Water
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/old-man-and-the-sea-ernest-hemingway/1100300820/2661355430553?st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Marketplace+Good+Used+Books+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=CjwKCAjw9dboBRBUEiwA7VrrzVSy_eIY-gGZvD_N1_HSOhxNc0IvXYuwClwJp_nyhH1amgT8GmlRtRoChJYQAvD_BwE
Drink: Water
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds where ordinary people read extraordinary books!
Today Mason is joining me to talk about our new reading tactic: assigning each other books.
This time he read A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell and I read The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Stay tuned for some moderately amusing banter about our baby’s name and whether or not to leave us a five star review.
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GOODREADS
Annie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Mason: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and I (Annie) are discussing Shannon’s pick: The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie says “Check out these hot babes”
Shannon laughs in the midst of humanity’s bleak outlook
Suzie wishes for a summer miracle
Drinking Game: Sip on some fruity beer whenever we mispronounce “Tralfamadore”
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Titan-Novel-Kurt-Vonnegut-ebook/dp/B0012RMVCK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Drink: https://www.simplyorangejuice.com/product/lemonade + https://www.bigmuddyurbanfarm.org/csa/
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Titan-Novel-Kurt-Vonnegut/dp/0385333498/ref=asc_df_0385333498/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343249421922&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7272567590551133968&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024593&hvtargid=pla-417169551045&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=68544634069&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343249421922&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7272567590551133968&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9024593&hvtargid=pla-417169551045
Drink: https://rhinegeist.com/beer/bubbles/
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sirens-Titan-Novel-Kurt-Vonnegut-ebook/dp/B0012RMVCK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Drink: https://rhinegeist.com/blog/beer-reviews/2018-7-25-beer-review-wowie-ale-with-pineapple-and-passionfruit/
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds, where ordinary people talk about extraordinary books! Today I’ll be updating you on my reading life (and life in general) from this spring.
LET’S BE FRIENDS! Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Reading_Minds_
My Goodreads Account: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
Welcome to Reading Minds where ordinary people read extraordinary books!
Today Mason is joining me to talk about our new reading strategy: assigning each other books.
This time he read Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and I read The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien.
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Stay tuned for some moderately amusing banter about Fantasy and Sci-Fi in general.
LET’S BE FRIENDS! Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Reading_Minds_
Check out my friend Nate at Air War Audiobooks: https://airwaraudiobooks.podbean.com/
GOODREADS
Annie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Mason: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and I are discussing my pick: Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Check out my friend Nate at Air War Audiobooks: https://airwaraudiobooks.podbean.com/
Things to listen for:
Annie attempts to be an expert on Russia
Shannon urges all those likeminded with the Underground Man to seek some help
Suzie eats lunch
Drinking Game: Drink some real vodka for us every time Annie says “Um”
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: Air War Audiobooks
Drink: Water
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: Air War Audiobooks + http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/600
Drink: Water
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: Air War Audiobooks + https://almabooks.com/product/notes-from-underground/
Drink: Diet Coke
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and I are discussing Suzie’s pick: The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie makes mind-blowing sound effects
Shannon identifies with a murderer
Suzie thinks she’s the best singer ever
Drinking Game: Burn your tongue on a k-cup of your choice every time we talk about how much we love C. S. Lewis.
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BD2US4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Drink: https://www.keurig.com/Beverages/Hot-Cocoa/Milk-Chocolate-Hot-Cocoa/p/Milk-Chocolate-Hot-Cocoa-Swiss-Miss:24_CT?cm_sp=swissmisslandingpagemilkchocloate-_-lp+desktop-_-shop+now
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17334.The_Complete_C_S_Lewis_Signature_Classics
Drink: https://www.keurig.com/Beverages/Light-Roast/Breakfast-Blend-Coffee/p/Breakfast-Blend-Coffee-K-Cup-Green-Mountain:24_CT
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BD2US4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Drink: https://www.target.com/p/caramel-macchiato-light-roast-coffee-single-serve-pods-archer-farms-153/-/A-15745288
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds, where ordinary people talk about extraordinary books! Today I’ll be updating you on my reading life (and life in general) from this winter.
LET’S BE FRIENDS! Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @Reading_Minds_
My Goodreads Account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and I are talking Shakespeare with our mutual pick of A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie has some exciting news!
Shannon geeks out over Greek mythology
Suzie compares Shakespeare to Dr. Suess
Drinking Game: Take a drink of anything you want whenever we mispronounce a character’s name!
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2242
Drink: https://www.whittard.co.uk/instant-tea/explore-instant-tea/instant-tea-flavours/mulled-wine-flavour-instant-tea-324210.html
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2242
Drink: https://www.nespresso.com/fr/en/order/capsules/original/india-coffee-capsule + https://www.baileys.com/en-us/home.html
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31930548-a-midsummer-night-s-dream
Drink: https://www.yeti.com/
Tools we used to understand this book:
Thug Notes (explicit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpLqTC2-HuA
SparkNotes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1wMfOwlAZ8
SparkNotes: https://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/msnd/
William Blake Artwork:
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/blake-oberon-titania-and-puck-with-fairies-dancing-n02686
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon, Suzie, and I are together in the same room for the first time in over 6 months! Because of Christmas, we decided to read a book set around the holidays and Shannon settled on The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman.
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie doesn’t believe in the pursuit of happiness
Shannon goes blood doping in the mountains
Suzie shares insight into the minds of children
Drinking Game: Take a sip of something festive every time we talk over each other!
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36229962-the-deal-of-a-lifetime
Drink: https://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Miss-Peppermint-Chocolate-Keurig/dp/B01J23VLRG?th=1
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36229962-the-deal-of-a-lifetime
Drink: https://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/espresso/peppermint-mocha
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-deal-of-a-lifetime-fredrik-backman/1127095103?type=Audiobook
Drink: https://www.target.com/p/caramel-macchiato-light-roast-coffee-single-serve-pods-archer-farms-153/-/A-15745288
Shannon and Annie’s Favorite Fredrik Backman novels:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GEEB730/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
https://www.amazon.com/Grandmother-Asked-Tell-Shes-Sorry-ebook/dp/B00Q102M5Y/ref=pd_sim_351_3/147-4395346-8104007?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00Q102M5Y&pd_rd_r=de8b4c48-0ed3-11e9-b34a-211282c114f8&pd_rd_w=9kP1R&pd_rd_wg=httUH&pf_rd_p=18bb0b78-4200-49b9-ac91-f141d61a1780&pf_rd_r=02Z60RY8877A3J6JBD8T&psc=1&refRID=02Z60RY8877A3J6JBD8T
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon and Suzie are joining me as usual, and I picked for us to read The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson.
As always, SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie wishes to she were the Alfather
Shannon feels nostalgic about the Norse gods
Suzie talks about a “special sauce”
Drinking Game: Try to outdo Thor and drink an ocean of beer every time Shannon mentions Magnus Chase
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18947
Drink: https://yogiproducts.com/teas/herbal-teas/ginger/
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/353/35334/the-prose-edda/9780140447552.html
Drink: https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/capsules/original/coffee-macaron-capsules
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18947
Drink: https://www.amazon.com/Tazo-Tea-Passion-Bags-20/dp/B000VK9YQA
Here is a link to Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, the series that Shannon read and loved:
http://rickriordan.com/series/magnus-chase-and-the-gods-of-asgard/
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds, where ordinary people talk about extraordinary books! This is our second episode of Season’s Readings where I talk to you about everything I’ve read the past three months and give you an update on my reading life. Today you'll hear me ramble in particular about Educated, Go Set a Watchman, and The Handmaid's Tale. Enjoy!
As usual, SPOILERS!
LET’S BE FRIENDS:
Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com
Look at pretty pictures of books at @reading_minds_ on Instagram
To see everything I’ve read recently, check out my goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds book club, where I talk about books with my besties! Today, Shannon and Suzie are joining me as usual, and Suzie picked for us to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
As always, we will be talking about the whole book so there will be lots of SPOILERS!
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Things to listen for:
Annie bemoans never having gone trick-or-treating.
Shannon is frustrated with the likelihood of this monster actually existing.
Suzie wouldn’t totally mind being threatened by the monster.
Drinking Game: Take a drink of something spooky (You figure that one out, we did our best!) every time we say “Frankenstein’s monster.”
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35247.Frankenstein
Drink: https://www.campbells.com/v8/vegetable-juice/v8-vegetable-juice/
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/frankenstein-shelley-mary/1126911566#/
Drink: https://www.facebook.com/scoutscafe/
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Frankenstein-Dover-Thrift-Editions-Shelley-ebook/dp/B00H4KUCLG
Drink: https://ship.kroger.com/p/072310000735/bigelow-tea-herbal-tea-mint-medley
Here is a link to Fictional, the podcast Suzie mentioned with a really spooky adaptation of Frankenstein:
https://fictional.fm/
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds! This is our second episode of In-Depth Introductions where I talk about the big ideas of a book with one guest.
Today, Mason will be joining me again and we’ll be discussing three short stories by H. P. Lovecraft: “The Call of Cthulhu,” “Dunwich Horror,” and “The Thing on the Doorstep.”
As always, SPOILERS!
Here are links to both of our Goodreads accounts
ANNIE: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
MASON:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza
More links!
The book with the introduction that Mason read from: https://www.amazon.com/Doorstep-Stories-Penguin-Lovecraft-2013-10-01/dp/B017YC4GLU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539280264&sr=8-2&keywords=the+thing+on+the+doorstep+and+other+weird+stories
The collection of stories we mentioned: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hp-lovecraft-selects-various/1122754704
LET’S BE FRIENDS!
Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com
Check us out on Instagram @reading_minds_
Welcome to the Reading Minds Book Club where I talk about books with my besties! This month, Shannon picked for us to read a book by one of her favorite authors, Agatha Christie. Today we’ll be discussing The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Since there is no way we can talk about a murder mystery without discussing the murderer, please remember that there are SPOILERS.
LET’S BE FRIENDS! Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com
Things to Listen For:
I am a scaredy-cat and can’t say the word “bonds”
Shannon sings the Poirot theme song and shows off her expert Agatha Christie knowledge
Suzie only drinks hot chocolate like an American and can’t say the word “ruminating”
Drinking Game: Take a drink of something indulgent that you only allow yourself every once in a blue moon every time you hear any one of us singing creepy background music.
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1195182.The_Murder_of_Roger_Ackroyd
Drink: 1/3 cup https://www.organicvalley.coop/products/half-half/half-half/half-half-ultra-pasteurized-quart/ + 3 squares https://www.lindtusa.com/90-cocoa-excellence-bar-392977 + 1 pat https://www.kerrygoldusa.com/products/salted-butter/
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-on-the-orient-express-and-other-hercule-poirot-mysteries-agatha-christie/1124857743?ean=9780062678058&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Core+Shopping+Top+Margin+EANs_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP210221&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcJwb3ubhPLb7y5F8B9X4SEMaA8Vt7VTsqznNA115n924zRIRJWBYIYaAnH0EALw_wcB#/
Drink: https://busycreatingmemories.com/belgian-hot-chocolate-recipe/cookbook-print/51341/
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC12YQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Drink: https://busycreatingmemories.com/belgian-hot-chocolate-recipe/cookbook-print/51341/
Here is a link to the show Shannon mentioned about Poirot’s adventures: https://www.amazon.com/Agatha-Christies-Poirot-Complete-Collection/dp/B00IK454JK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538006014&sr=8-2&keywords=poirot+dvd+complete+collection
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds! This is our first episode of In-Depth Introductions where I talk about the big ideas of a book with one guest.
Today I’ll be talking with my husband, Mason about Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. We’ll be tackling controversial topics of all kinds (think colonialism AND gender roles).
As always, SPOILERS!
Here are links to both of our Goodreads Accounts
ANNIE: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
MASON:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ: https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/
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What you didn’t see: me frantically motioning for Mason to stop thumping his elbows on the table. It didn’t work. If you’re listening to this using headphones, I apologize.
(P.S. from Mason- He would like everyone to know that he reads more than sci-fi and fantasy; he’s not THAT much of a nerd.)
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds Book Club, where I talk about books with my besties.
This month, I chose The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame for Shannon, Suzie, and I to read together. We loved reading this children’s classic and think that you will too! As usual, beware of (or embrace) the SPOILERS.
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Things to Listen For:
I say “poop poop”
Shannon wishes there were more birds
Suzie shows off her washer woman impression
Drinking Game: Take a slug of your favorite non-alcoholic, child-approved beverage every time you hear us talk about the importance of illustrations.
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wind-in-the-willows-grahame-kenneth/1126932191#/
Drink: https://www.amazon.com/Capri-Sun-RoarinWaters-Flavored-Beverage/dp/B002UPZ2QU
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Willows-Wordsworth-Classics-Collection/dp/1853260177
Drink: https://www.amazon.com/fairlife-Chocolate-reduced-fat-milk/dp/B00QM3LZD0
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-wind-in-the-willows-grahame-kenneth/1126932191#/
Drink:https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Light-Lemonade-12-Quart-3-2-Ounce/dp/B003DNL9VA + https://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Light-Concord-Grape-Drink/dp/B00IFQOX1I
Here is the picture of the Piper at the Gates of Dawn that is mentioned in this episode:
https://www.google.com/search?q=piper+at+the+gates+of+dawn+wind+in+the+willows&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi2qe6RmKzdAhUCKqwKHcINBLwQ_AUIECgD&biw=1183&bih=640#imgrc=agAM6B-1HEdkGM:
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to Reading Minds, where ordinary people talk about extraordinary books! This is the first of a new kind of episode called Season’s Readings, where I talk with my husband, Mason, about everything I’ve read the past three months and give an update on my reading life. Enjoy!
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Here is a full list of all the titles mentioned on today’s show along with my ratings. For even more books I’ve read this summer, check out my Goodreads account: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza (And if you’re curious about what Mason’s been reading: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/41383254-mason-bruza)
JUNE
Aru Shah and the End of Time- Roshani Chokshi **
The Richest Man in Babylon- George S. Clason ***
Hour of the Bees- Lindsay Eager *
Unbroken- Laura Hillenbrand *
Letters to my Daughters- Barbara Rainey **
The Cow Book- John Connell **
The Cormoran Strike Series- Robert Galbraith (J. K. Rowling):
The Cuckoo’s Calling ****
The Silkworm ***
Career of Evil **
The Professor’s House- Willa Cather ****
JULY
Bachelor Nation- Amy Kaufman ****
The Read-Aloud Family- Sarah Mackenzie ****
The Gospel Comes with a House Key- Rosaria Butterfield *
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie *
You Think It, I’ll Say It- Curtis Sittenfeld ****
AUGUST
The Ender’s Game Quartet- Orson Scott Card:
Ender’s Game ****
Speaker for the Dead *
Xenocide ****
Children of the Mind ****
The Wind in the Willows- Kenneth Grahame ****
Cutting for Stone- Abraham Verghese **
The Incendiaries- R.O. Kwon **
Lord of the Flies- William Golding ****
https://www.amazon.com/Lord-of-the-Flies/dp/B0000E69E3/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1536174718&sr=8-1
Phantom of the Opera- Gaston Leroux ****
Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea- Barbara Demick ****
Life, the Universe, and Everything- Douglas Adams ***
MENTIONED:
The Newlywed Cookbook- Sarah Copeland
Crime and Punishment- Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Wheel of Time series- Robert Jordan
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to the Reading Minds Book Club where I talk about books with my besties.
Shannon and Suzie are here with me again and this time Suzie picked The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. And, as always, there will be SPOILERS- Like meaning of life SPOILERS.
Things to listen for:
I’m basically MIA for the first 20 minutes
Shannon waxes eloquently about the fjords of Norway
Suzie sings the song of the dolphins
(BONUS) We ramble about how wonderful the Earth is for way too long about halfway through the show.
Drinking game: take a shot (a real one this time) every time we mention the movie. Also, the movie is great and YOU should watch it.
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-ultimate-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-douglas-adams/1106658817#/
Drink: Any gin + https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Aid-Blue-Raspberry-Lemonade-Drink/dp/B004N5PMYW
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Hitchhikers-Guide-Galaxy/Douglas-Adams/9780345391803
Drink: https://www.leinie.com/beers/grapefruit-shandy
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Hitchhikers-Guide-Galaxy/Douglas-Adams/9780345391803
Drink: https://www.thewinebowgroup.com/our-brands/stella/montepulciano-dabruzzo-doc/
LET’S BE FRIENDS! Send us an email at readingmindspodcast@gmail.com
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to our second episode of the Reading Minds Book Club where I talk about books with my besties!
I’m talking again with my best friends, Shannon and Suzie. For this episode, Shannon picked the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee for us to discuss and she will be leading our conversation!
Since we will be talking about the whole book, there will be many SPOILERS.
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY apologize for the terrible pun at the end… But also I really don’t.
Things to listen for:
I appreciate lemons
Shannon shows off her bird-nerd knowledge
Suzie makes trumpet fanfare noises
Drinking game: Take a shot of espresso (or Diet Coke if you’re into that kind of thing) every time we reference “The South” as if it is an all-encompassing entity.
ANNIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37449.To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
SHANNON
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10754520-to-kill-a-mockingbird
SUZIE
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2660.To_Kill_a_Mockingbird
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ
https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/books/#/
Music:
“Ukulele Whistle” and “Happy Ukulele” by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Hi friends,
Welcome to Reading Minds! Listen to this short intro to find out who I am and what this show is about!
Enjoy,
Annie Bruza
Music:
"Ukulele Whistle" and "Happy Ukulele" by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
Welcome to our first episode of the Reading Minds Book Club where I talk about books with my besties!
Today I’m talking with long-time friends and readers, Shannon Franson and Suzie Herman, about Jane Austen’s novel, Persuasion!
We will be talking about the book in its entirety so don’t listen if you don’t want to hear SPOILERS!!!
Things to listen for:
I love all the bad characters.
Shannon laments being the youngest child.
Suzie says the words “truth nugget."
Drinking game: take a dainty sip of tea every time we say “like.” (We’re working on it…)
ANNIE
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74525142-annie-bruza
Tea: https://www.artemisteas.com/retail-teas/huntress
Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LAK3VU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
SHANNON
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/79032398-shannon-franson
Tea: https://www.ingebretsens.com/foods/beverages/soderblandning-tea.html
Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jane-austen-jane-austen/1016272669?ean=9781435167964&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Core+Shopping+Top+Margin+EANs_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP210221&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JvaBRDGARIsAFjqkkoMBTMUWFboIEjqLy09YdqaaUQ17xFm3NP0VlNYbkZe9Trav1XPnR8aAhzXEALw_wcB#/
SUZIE
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/75046927-suzie-herman
Tea:https://www.starbucks.com/menu/drinks/tea/royal-english-breakfast-black-tea
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KZ2V1AU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
PROJECT GUTENBERG:http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/105
Music:
"Ukulele Whistle" and "Happy Ukulele" by Scott Holmes
http://www.scottholmesmusic.com
