What's For Reading Podcast - 20th-century Book Quest
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Congrats, you are one chat away from treasure! 🤩 We're Gwen and Mimi, two avid readers. After a few months discussing books and suggesting reads to each other, we realised that the books we both loved were written in the 20th century. This is how we created the only conversational podcast focusing on books of the 20th century, famous or awaiting world-wide recognition. Because not all the great books are official classics, and because we take a personal approach to reading. We believe that each reader has their preferences, and that it’s perfectly ok to dislike books generally acclaimed as classics, and to love books that are not generally praised. So here we are now in search of 20th-century literary gems, to help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever. If you are a curious mind eager to discover the magic of 20th-century books, a general reader looking to broaden your literary horizons in search of the best books to read, 20th-Century Book Quest is the bookish podcast for you! We discuss our reading experiences of the book, the characters, the settings, the themes, and anything that caught our attention. And we also try to open on a few related book recommendations. Eclectic Selection: In our conversations on books we go beyond the classics, embracing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction. Whether it's a groundbreaking classic or a hidden treasure, in our literature podcast there's always something new and unexpected to discover. No Literary Degree Required: This isn't a podcast for hardcore literary analysis; it’s a book podcast for bookworms where we share the joy of reading. In each conversation on books, we offer insights, book recommendations, and discussions in a friendly manner. Subscribe to the 20th-Century Book Quest podcast and let's make the exploration of 20th-century literature a delightful journey, and let us help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever! You can find us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsforreading/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Congrats, you are one chat away from treasure! 🤩 We're Gwen and Mimi, two avid readers. After a few months discussing books and suggesting reads to each other, we realised that the books we both loved were written in the 20th century. This is how we created the only conversational podcast focusing on books of the 20th century, famous or awaiting world-wide recognition. Because not all the great books are official classics, and because we take a personal approach to reading. We believe that each reader has their preferences, and that it’s perfectly ok to dislike books generally acclaimed as classics, and to love books that are not generally praised. So here we are now in search of 20th-century literary gems, to help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever. If you are a curious mind eager to discover the magic of 20th-century books, a general reader looking to broaden your literary horizons in search of the best books to read, 20th-Century Book Quest is the bookish podcast for you! We discuss our reading experiences of the book, the characters, the settings, the themes, and anything that caught our attention. And we also try to open on a few related book recommendations. Eclectic Selection: In our conversations on books we go beyond the classics, embracing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction. Whether it's a groundbreaking classic or a hidden treasure, in our literature podcast there's always something new and unexpected to discover. No Literary Degree Required: This isn't a podcast for hardcore literary analysis; it’s a book podcast for bookworms where we share the joy of reading. In each conversation on books, we offer insights, book recommendations, and discussions in a friendly manner. Subscribe to the 20th-Century Book Quest podcast and let's make the exploration of 20th-century literature a delightful journey, and let us help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever! You can find us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whatsforreading/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Language:
English
Episodes
Who is The Great Gatsby?
5/13/2024
Delve into the world of Jay Gatsby in our second episode, as we unravel how he embodies the Roaring Twenties and reflects F. Scott Fitzgerald's inner struggles.
From lavish parties to the pursuit of the American Dream, we'll explore Gatsby's journey and its parallels with Fitzgerald's life in his masterpiece The Great Gatsby.
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Duration:00:35:13
Introducing the Lost Generation in Paris!
4/29/2024
Step into the captivating world of 1920s Paris with our podcast series on the Lost Generation!
In this inaugural episode of our podcast series, we embark on a journey through the world of the Lost Generation, a term coined by Gertrude Stein to describe the disillusioned expatriate writers who traveled to Paris after the end of World War I.
Join us, as we delve into the iconic literary salons that defined the era, hosted by luminaries like Gertrude Stein and Sylvia Beach.
Explore with us the lives and works of key authors, from Hemingway to Stein, and uncover the themes that permeated their writing.
Tune in now and discover new favourite authors!
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Duration:00:16:49
Take an Italian holiday with The Enchanted April
4/14/2024
We see its cover everywhere in April, and you've probably heard of it if you haven't read it: The Enchanted April (1922) by Elizabeth von Arnim. Gorgeous Italian, inspiring beauty everywhere - the setting is irresistible. And the characters endearing. Tune in to learn more!
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Duration:00:16:41
What happened to Atticus in the sequel of To Kill a Mockingbird?
4/1/2024
Atticus, racist? The model father and lawyer defending a black man in To Kill a Mockingbird turns out to be not so supportive of the cause of black rights in Go Set a Watchman, the sequel to Harper Lee's acclaimed first novel. How can that be explained? And does it ruin the book?
While we had not intended to read Harper Lee's second novel, we eventually did to decide for ourselves what had become of Atticus. Join us to understand the evolution of this character thanks to the analysis of the characters and the publication history of this book, and discover what you can enjoy in Go Set a Watchman.
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What's for Reading Podcast: 20th-century Book Quest, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Fun Quirky Upbeat jazz by Music_for_Videos
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Duration:00:23:11
Why we love To Kill A Mockingbird
3/18/2024
If you haven't read To Kill a Mockingbird, you have probably heard about it.
You know, it's this novel set in Alabama in the 1930s in the context of segregation, with a child narrator and her wonderful father Atticus 😍
So many generations of readers have read and loved it. So why is it that we love this novel?
Join us to hear about the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird and the main themes.
And let's try to understand what the benefits of reading this classic could be.
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/3ToBxVE (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link, without any added fee for you. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast: 20th-century Book Quest, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Fun Quirky Upbeat jazz by Music_for_Videos
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Duration:00:31:13
Making sense of Brideshead Revisited
2/12/2024
Who are the characters in Waugh's Brideshead Revisited? Are Charles and Sebastian lovers? Why does Sebastian carry a teddy bear?
And concerning the plot, what does the end of Brideshead Revisited mean? What is the message?
So many questions that readers asked themselves when it comes to this beautiful novel, and that we were very happy to discuss in this conversation.
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/3SZS182 (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link, without any added fee for you. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast: 20th-century Book Quest, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Fun Quirky Upbeat jazz by Music_for_Videos
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Duration:00:33:48
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier: it's all about the twists!
1/18/2024
What better way of starting our quest for literary gems of the 20th-century than with Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca?
Join us for our first episode of our new adventure as we discuss this magnificently written novel with gothic vibes, its unnamed female narrator, and the rather gloomy characters around her.
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/4bC87M6 (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link, without any added fee for you. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast: 20th-century Book Quest, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Fun Quirky Upbeat jazz by Music_for_Videos
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Duration:00:43:04
Christmas stories with Tolkien
12/17/2023
Never heard of Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas, also known as the Father Christmas Letters? No wonder, it's not his best-known book. But it's nonetheless delightful and really worth reading. Tune in to learn more about the Tolkien family's Christmas tradition as well as clues on the development of Tolkien's major works.
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/49BUbQK (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link, without any added fee for you. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Bookmark in a Book by Audio Coffee
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Duration:00:27:32
Thinking about women's rights with The Handmaid's Tale
11/13/2023
Join our discussion on the masterpiece that is The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood!
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/3NhX7t2 (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: Bookmark in a Book by Audio Coffee
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Duration:00:39:07
Getting scared about our future with Parable of the Sower
8/14/2023
Octavia Butler's eerily familiar speculative fiction: The Earthseed Series.
And if you haven't read it yet, you can find a copy just here: https://tidd.ly/3I09K8N (Affiliate link to Waterstones website. We may earn a small commission if you buy following this link, without any added fee for you. Thanks a lot for your support!)
What's for Reading Podcast, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Blog: www.whatsforreading.com
- Music: Bookmark in a Book by Audio Coffee
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Duration:00:24:33
Get to know us as readers
7/3/2023
First up: our journeys as readers since childhood, our reading habits, how we savour our reading time and the books we would recommend each other.
Enjoy this new book podcast episode!
What's for Reading Podcast, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Blog: www.whatsforreading.com
- Music: Bookmark in a Book by Audio Coffee
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Duration:00:40:15
Welcome to our Book Podcast
6/30/2023
A warm welcome to the 20th-century Book Quest podcast!
We're Gwen and Mimi, two avid readers. After a few months discussing books and suggesting reads to each other, we realised that the books we both loved were written in the 20th century.
That’s why we decided to create a podcast focusing on books of the 20th century, famous or awaiting world-wide recognition.
So here we are now in search of 20th-century literary gems, to help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever.
If you are a curious mind eager to discover the magic of 20th-century books, a general reader looking to broaden your literary horizons, this podcast is for you!
It’s not a podcast for hardcore literary analysis. In each conversation, we discuss our reading experiences of the book, the characters, the settings, the themes, and anything that caught our attention. And we also try to open on a few related book recommendations.
In our conversations we go beyond the classics, both fiction and non-fiction. And we will discuss any book that takes our fancy
Subscribe to the 20th-Century Book Quest podcast and let us help you pick books of the last century and curate your own list of greatest books ever!
What's for Reading Podcast, a book podcast by Gwen & Mimi
- Instagram: @whatsforreading
- Music: the-show-intro-162872
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Duration:00:06:30