Joy's Book Reviews

Joy's Book Reviews

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Joy's Book Reviews episodes

  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 7: July Review
    In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of July - SPOILERS! It's a long one, y'all.
    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, Crying in HMart by Michelle Zauner, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and Educated by Tara Westover
    Special thanks to AW for gifting me The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
    July Book count: 5 books and 1938 pages
    2021 Total Book count:  20 books, 6331 pages
    *Note: I edited one "f-bomb" in this episode (it will make sense in context) and it may sound a bit strange... Also, I will repeat myself here: I do not condone systemic racism in any shape.
    38 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 6: June Review
    In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of June - SPOILERS! (Sorry for the sound on this one - I didn’t get a chance to edit properly like I normally would!)
    Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala, There There by Tommy Orange, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez
    June Book count: 3 books and 960 pages
    2021 Total Book count: 15 books, 4395 pages
    **Article by Martha Henriques on BBC mentioned in episode: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190326-what-is-epigenetics
    14 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 5: May Review
    In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of May - SPOILERS!
    Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro and Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie.
    May Book count: 2 books and 752 pages
    Special thank you to J.K. who recommended Klara and the Sun to me!
    2021 Total Book count:  12 books, 3435 pages
    10 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 4: April Review

    In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of April - SPOILERS!

    Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro and Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

    April Book count: 2 books and 544 pages.

    2021 Total Book count:  10 books, 2683 pages

    *Link mentioned: Gabriela Garcia NPR Interview

    12 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 3: March Review

    In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of March - SPOILERS!

    Kiyo’s Story by Kiyo Sato and Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng

    March Book count: 2 books and 632 pages.

    2021 Total Book count:  8 books, 2139 pages

    13 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 2: February Review

    In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of February - SPOILERS!

    The Complete Short Stories Volume 2 1954-1988 by Roald Dahl, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good, and Fated for Felony by Victoria Laurie

    February Book count: 3 books and 1380 pages.

    2021 Total Book count:  6 books, 1507 pages

    18 min
  • 2021 Books Goal Ep. 1: January Review

    In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of January - SPOILERS!

    I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli, and Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson

    Special thank you to D.O. who gifted me with The Night Portrait. 

    Book count so far: 3 books, 1127 pages

    13 min
  • Brave New World Analysis Ep. 8: The ending

    The ending of the novel - In this final episode for this novel, I discuss the really big ideas presented in the ending of the novel. The whole thing is a spoiler, so if you want to read the ending on your own, make sure you do so before listening to this podcast. We discuss the tragic ending and what messages Huxley was giving through Mustapha Mond and John the Savage. 

    I hope it gives you some insight into the tragic ending.  

    Special Guests: Mr. A

    22 min
  • Brave New World Analysis Ep.7: Shakespeare Allusions

    Allusions to Shakespeare that develops John the Savage character. - This episode is a doozy, and it's long. But I promise you'll find insight in it. In this episode, several Shakespeare plays and their themes are introduced, then connected to the novel; specifically, John the savage's character development. 

    I hope you enjoy this one with some friendly voices and you gain some insight into John the Savage's character.

    Special Guests: Ms. P, Ms. A, Mr. P, Ms. S, Ms. T, Mr. W, Ms. B, Ms. C, Ms. P 

    33 min
  • Brave New World Analysis Ep.6: The World State or Savage Reservation?

    Compare and Contrast the two worlds as created by Huxley - This is another solo episode where I chat about the similarities and differences between the World State and the Savage Reservation. What are the pros and cons in living in each of these places? Which would you choose if you were given a choice to exist?

    I hope this episode cleared up a few things about the two places and have given you some things to think about as you continue your journey through this novel.

    8 min

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A study of Books with my reviews, my own analysis, and plain ol' life happenings. (Formerly known as Ms O's Novel Reviews and Analysis)