Being Bookish

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Being Bookish episodes

July 17, 2022 An Interview with Author AJ West
The Spirit Engineer is the story of Spiritualist William Jackson Crawford. Based in Belfast in the early part of the 20th century, following the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic, the popularity of mediums and spiritualism increased as people sought to understand death and find comfort in the promise of the afterlife. In his first novel, The Spirit Engineer, AJ West draws us into the life of a man who has been forgotten by history. And this week he joins me to talk about the book, his motivation in writing it, and what's coming next - though no spoilers!
Links
Instagram - @ajwestauthor
Twitter - @ajwestauthor
Website - ajwestauthor.com
Book tours - Victoria @instabooktours
1 hr 34 min
July 10, 2022 Agatha Raisin - A Spoonful of Poison
A Spoonful of Poison is book 19 in the Agatha Raisin series by M.C. Beaton. Released in 2008, it is a complicated but enjoyable cosy crime that takes place in a Cotswold village. Join Agatha and her team of eager investigators as they try to solve not 1 or 2 murders, but 4, AND a cold case. Can they do it? I won't spoil it, but I will tell you if I enjoyed it.
Featured episodes
Agatha Raisin - There Goes the Bride
35 min
July 09, 2022 Season 5 Trailer
What is Being Bookish? What do you have to look forward to with this new season?
1 min
June 12, 2022 Spotlight Once Upon a Nightmare with Lorraine featuring Raye as Guest Host (Firestarter, 1984)
I know, I know, my break isn't quite over, but this episode is one I recorded at the end of last as a guest on Once Upon a Nightmare, it's book-related as we are talking about the first adaptation of Stephen King's 1980 novel, Firestarter, starring Drew Barrymore, David Keith, Martin Sheen and George C Scott.
So, what did we think? Did it do the novel justice?
Featured episodes
The Bookshop: Firestarter
55 min
June 05, 2022 Introducing: American Murder Stories
This week I am taking a bit of a break, but I will be back.
In the meantime, let me introduce you to American Murder Stories - not for the faint of heart, but if you're a fan of true crime then this will definitely be for you.
In this episode of AMS I discuss the crimes of Pedro Rodrigues Filho - The killer of killers.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been dubbed the real-life Dexter. Just like the fictional character Dexter, Filho would target men who were criminals. Filho is now a free man.
Thank you for listening to American Murder Stories!
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Sources:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B087X1JX56/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8andpsc=1 (Psycho.com: serial killers on the internet: True stories of psychopaths who became online sensations (Dark Webs True Crime)) by Eileen Ormsby
Serial Killers Encyclopedia: The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers from A to Z By RJ Parker
https://www.grunge.com/236497/the-truth-about-the-real-life-dexter-killer/ (https://www.grunge.com/236497/the-truth-about-the-real-life-dexter-killer/)
https://forensicyard.com/pedro-rodrigues-filho-brazilian-serial-killer-who-killed-murderers/ (https://forensicyard.com/pedro-rodrigues-filho-brazilian-serial-killer-who-killed-murderers/)
https://sites.google.com/site/pedrorodriguezfilho/victims (https://sites.google.com/site/pedrorodriguezfilho/victims)
https://cvltnation.com/serial-killer-vs-criminals-the-real-life-dexter-murderer-pedro-rodrigues-filho/ (https://cvltnation.com/serial-killer-vs-criminals-the-real-life-dexter-murderer-pedro-rodrigues-filho/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmCdGzGnU6sandt=11s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmCdGzGnU6sandt=11s)
24 min
May 29, 2022 An Interview with Author Stacy Gold
This week is a little bit different as I had the opportunity to talk to Stacy Gold, author of contemporary, steamy romances about her latest novel, Wild at Heart. We chatted about her twist on the traditional when it comes to female and male protagonist roles, her writing inspirations, and the extreme outdoor sports she will never try! So check it out.
Stacy's links
Stacy's Website
Stacy's Twitter
Wild at Heart
45 min
May 24, 2022 Misery by Stephen King (1990)
Please note this is a HORROR novel and though we don't go into graphic detail, it's likely not one to listen to with anyone of a sensitive disposition.
Welcome to part two of my Misery special. I am joined, again, by Lorraine from American Murder Stories and Once Upon a Nightmare to talk about the 1990 film Misery, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. This is the film that won Kathy Bates an Oscar. So, did we like it? Did we find the differences between the book and film were too much, or did they make the film better? Join us to find out.
Featured episodes
Misery (book)
56 min
May 22, 2022 Misery by Stephen King (1987)
Please note this is a HORROR novel and though we don't go into graphic detail it's likely not one to listen to with anyone of a sensitive disposition.
Misery is probably best known for the hobbling scene; gifs have been made of it, but just how accurate is that movie scene? Today, I am joined by Lorraine to talk about the 1987 book that spawned a film about stalkers and obsessed fans. What did we think? How did I convince Lorraine to join me in talking about a book? All of this is answered today.
1 hr 7 min
May 15, 2022 Call for the Dead by John Le Carré
This week I am talking about the first George Smiley novel by John Le Carré, Call for the Dead with a special guest, Shane from What's Shakin' with Shaner. Though the topic is the first novel by this incredibly talented thriller writer, we also right the world as we talk about everything from Sherlock Holmes to the MCU.
Featured episodes
Chris Evans Season
The Thursday Murder Club
Links
What's Shakin' With Shaner
The Game is Afoot
Livestream for the Cure
1 hr 9 min
May 08, 2022 Elektra by Jennifer Saint
Elektra, not the best known of the victims of the Trojan War, but she is the title character in the latest novel by author Jennifer Saint. Find out how she fares in this mythological tale told from a female perspective. And then find out what I thought of it. As always, 100% spoiler-free so you can go from this to the novel without any fear that I am going to tell you the twists and turns that get you from the start to the end.
Featured episodes:
Ariadne
And don't forget that from 19-21 May Livestream for the Cure is taking place. you can show your support on the website.
35 min