WhatstheTbookclub: Recent Episodes
WhatstheTbookclub
Are you looking to start reading but don't know where to start? Have you tried reading novels and cannot relate to the story? No Worries! WhatstheTbookclub is here to help you! WhatstheTbookclub is an open conversation with creator, Alisa, and cohost, Ron, about selected books and many other topics around reading. We will explore many genres and discuss the "T" of each. Additionally, we will sit with members and authors to discuss and debate a world of knowledge. So, What "T" will you bring?
What's the T?
Happy New Year! It's 2022 and WhatstheTbookclub podcast is back with another season of "T" and good books we think you should read. In this episode, Ron and I unpack the many topics and themes we took from The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. As you listen to this podcast, please remember that our "T" is based on our perspective of the book. This novel was a great segway into Black History Month as we also reveal what book we will be reading in the month of February and our reading goals as well.
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What's the T?
As 2021 comes to a close, Ron and I give our "T" on December's novel, Bad Monkey's by Matt Ruff. For those of you who have not heard of the author, you may know some of his work like... Lovecraft Country. The title is indeed a TV series, but Matt Ruff is the author of the novel!
During this episode, Ron and I take a deep dive into the fiction novel. We provide our different perspectives and ratings on the book, discuss other books we have enjoyed reading from the bookclub this year, and reveal what book we will be reading for January 2022!
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What's the T?
In this episode, Ron and I discuss some gems we took away from the guide Deep Work by Cal Newport. You will hear how this novel is important to us and how we both are working to develop our deep thinking skills as we navigate life. In addition, we discuss our favorite quotes and introduce a new topic— the most used word(s) by the author in the book!
Quotes:
“What we chose to focus on and what we choose to ignore plays in defining the quality of our life." – Winifred Gallagher
"Find the day within a day." - Unknown
Most Used Words:
Ubiquitous- Adjective: Present, appearing of found everywhere
Deep Work- The ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It’s a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time
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WhatstheTbookclub has its first guest on the Podcast! In this episode, Ron and I talk with the author of 13 Years of Student Robbery, Joshua Jones. We dive deep into why Joshua wrote the book and some of the themes we took away from the book! Joshua also provides some advice to individuals who do not see education as their pathway to success.
For those interested in purchasing 13 Years of Student Robbery, click here to purchase your copy
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In this episode, Ron and I discuss our "T" on the books whatstheTbookclub has read from January 2021 thru August 2021. We each share the good and the bad of the books and our rating of the books as well. Additionally, we prelude into August novel as well.
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In this episode, Ron and I give you our "T" on George M. Johnson's memoir-manifesto, All Boys Aren't Blue. We take a deep dive into a few themes we discovered in the book. Additionally, we provide you all with our favorite parts of the memoir and what the book means to both of us.
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In this episode, Ron and I express vulnerability. We didn't finish May's novel, Challenger's Deep by Neal Shusterman and, we discuss how we are navigating taking care of our mental health. Additionally, we deep dive and share some of the challenges we've faced.
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In this episode, Ron and I discuss this juicy romance novella. We share some parts of the novel that will leave you in shock. Additionally, we provide our ratings and dive deep into this romance. Lastly, we will announce May's novel!
Disclaimer: In this podcast, Ron and I discuss the topic of sexual intercourse.
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In this episode, you will hear the "T" from Ron and I on March's novel, An Equal Justice by Chad Zunker. There are many topics we discuss in this legal thriller! We share our thoughts and dive deep into our interpretations of this novel. Lastly, we will rate this thriller based on a 5-star scale and announce April's novel!
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What's the T? Grad School!
In this episode, I discuss my journey of applying and accepting an offer to grad school. I give you all my "T" on my process of finding my purpose and gathering the tools needed to pursue a lifelong career as a public servant. Additionally, I provide you all with a few tips on how to navigate the grad school application process.
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What's the "T"? I provide you all with my "T" on February's novel, Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Here's my insight on two prominent themes I relate to from the novel. Additionally, I discuss March's novel.
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This episode covers January's book of the month, Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes. I chat with Ron, a whattheTbookclub member, and we discuss our "T" on the book. Additionally, the announcement of February's book of the month!
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