Get exiled with the #BookSquad to the deserted island of Aeaea as we discuss Madeline Miller’s second novel, "Circe." We talk about our favorite myths, whether this novel is feminist, what’s so great about mortals, witchy witchcraft, and more. We also get into some listener feedback for "The Mars Room" and hear about Emily’s featured bookstore, Star Line Books in Chattanooga. Head to the #BookSquadBlog for more content on your favorite TV shows, movies and other pop culture nonsense. Go see "Where’d You Go, Bernadette?" in theaters for our next #othersode on 8/26, and read the brand new novel "The Memory Police" by Yoko Ogawa for our next #bookpisode on 9/9! Send us your feedback to [email protected], and follow us on social media so you never miss what we’re up to!

TOC

0:30 – Intros/favorite myths
10:38 – Book summary and hey SPOILERS TO FOLLOW
14:25 – What do we know about The Odyssey? Or Circe? Madeline Miller is a classics scholar and knows it all!
21:27 – Is this a feminist retelling?
30:15 – How does witchcraft feature in the novel?
39:32 – Mortals and the sea nymphs who love them
47:25 – What’s so great about Odysseus?
53:05 – The ending
1:03:30 – Ratings!
1:08:01 – Feedback for "The Mars Room"
1:12:54 – Emily’s feat. bookstore, Star Line Books! Visit them at http://starlinebooks.com/
1:16:42 – what’s on the blog? What’s up next?