In this episode, we continue our 10-part literary analysis of A Court of Thorns and Roses with chapters 29–32. After submitting to Tamlin’s will, Feyre finds herself back in the human world—where food tastes like ash, the woods feel ordinary, and her art is gone. Yet her time in Prythian has changed her forever, leaving a glow her family can’t ignore. As Fey ... Show More
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Pride and Prejudice: TV and Movie Adaptations
Welcome to Academia Unlocked, our new literary deep-dive series on Book Talk for BookTok! In this episode, we provide a literary analysis of Pride and Prejudice. With over 13 years of combined academic training in literature and creative writing, we walk listeners through the fou ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 29
A Court of Silver Flames Chapters 38-42: Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks
We’re Amy and Jac, co-hosts of Book Talk for BookTok, bringing over 13 years of combined academic training in literary analysis to break down the stories you love. Our work focuses on unpacking metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and character development using multiple critical lenses ... Show More
39m 15s
Apr 27
A Court of Silver Flames Chapters 38-42: Nesta and the Valkyries
Dive into our literary analysis of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, the bestselling author behind the global phenomenon A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In this season, we break down ACOSF through an academic lens, using our combined 13 years of literary training t ... Show More
1h 34m
Oct 2019
292: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VI
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Is the path to the Quiet Isle a metaphor for Brienne's long and winding journey or a trip to Ikea? In any case, the Quiet Isle gives Brienne (and us) a welcome pause...and inspiration for all the fanfic. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fir ... Show More
27m 50s
Nov 2019
294: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Welcome to the Inn of the Lord of the Flies. Brienne is a goddamn hero. Hyle may be a dog, but he's an honest dog. Where's our Son of Nedbert fic? We need something to take our minds off of this heartwrenching chapter. Game of Thrones. A S ... Show More
51m 28s
Nov 2019
296: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VIII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Sometimes a missing tongue is just a missing tongue. Most of us like dogs, but tune in to find out who doesn't. Catelyn has left the building. Pod's been hanging for 14 f**king years and we're done with it. What did the Russian translator ... Show More
40m 32s
Aug 2019
281: Re-Reread ASoS Jaime VIII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. It’s time for King’s Landing Cribs Edition, where the magic doesn’t happen. Are you a gasoline kinda gal or do you prefer manure? All we know is we’re not into the smell of rotting flesh. Jaime trusts Loras will fall in love with Brienne i ... Show More
37m 57s
Feb 2021
362: AGoT Catelyn IX (repost)
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. They may be literal river trolls, but we love the Freys now? We do, because Walder is your favorite someone-else's-relative. Are the Duggars modern Freys, or is it the other way around? And, the only place Lysa Arryn wants Robin fostered is o ... Show More
44m 21s
Apr 2015
STORM OF SPOILERS – Olly, Fetch My Sword (Why’d You Have To Kill My Girlfriend)?
A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALL CAUGHT UP AND WANT TO TALK ABOUT SPOILERS With Joanna Robinson from Vanity Fair, Dave Gonzales from Geek.com and Neil Miller from Film School Rejects! If you’re looking for spoiler-free dissection of the highest caliber, you’re looking ... Show More
1h 10m
<p>Sansa I (AFFC), The Kraken's Daughter (AFFC), & Tyrion III (ADWD) are covered this week as <a href= "http://twitter.com/ivan_hernandez">Ivan</a> and <a href= "http://twitter.com/red_scott">Red</a> continue the <a href= "http://boiledleather.com/post/24543217702/a-proposed-a-f ... Show More
