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- Episode 9 : My Friends
Episode 9! We are talking about Fredrik Backman’s newest book - My Friends - a moving and sensitive tale of 4 teenagers whose friendship gives them safety and refuge from their troubled lives and not only impact each other but the life of a young woman 25 years later.
It is something rather special (those friendships you have at 14 years old and the book - the books is pretty special too)!
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
42 min - Episode 8 : HOW TO KILL A WITCH: A guide for the patriarchy
Episode 8 of On the Crescent (insert music notes here)
Today we get into the very important business of dealing with those pesky witches with 'HOW TO KILL A WITCH: A guide for the patriarchy' written by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi
A wonderful mix of fact and fiction!
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
36 min - Episode 7 : As Many Souls as Stars
Episode 7 of On the Crescent! ( a little late because Matthew forgot to upload it)
Chloe discusses 'As Many Souls as Stars' written by Natasha Siegel.
Was this another hit or a miss for Chloe?
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
34 min - Episode 6 : Under the Rock, Poetry of a Place
Time for episode 6 of On the Crescent!
Fresh of our holidays, Chloe is excited to discusses 'Under the Rock, Poetry of a Place' a book written by one of her favourite authors of all time, Benjamin Myers.
Mixing it up a bit this week as it's our first non-fiction book.
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
36 min - Episode 5 : The Yellow Wallpaper
Blooming heck we've managed five episodes of On the Crescent! Thank you so much for sticking with us as we bumble through this adventure.
This week, Chloe discusses interior decoration by going through and discussing 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.
It's actually some late 19th century horror by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and it's fantastic!
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
38 min - Episode 4 : The Life Experiment
In this weeks (slightly late) episode of On the Crescent, we talk about Chloe's best read of January!
It is of course, The Life Experiment by Jess Kitching and we ask ourselves and you listeners 'Would you find out what day you're going to die?
As per usual we discuss the book in its entirety so it is full of spoilers! Just a little reminder that if you do fancy reading (we always recommend that you do) then please come back to us once you've finished!
Most importantly - Keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
36 min - Episode 3 : The Lamb
This week we get a little bit gory and while Chloe tells Matthew about 'The Lamb' by Lucy Rose.
This was one of Chloes book club reads and this brought some divided opinions to the group, so I hope you're ready!
We then introduce Chloes best read of january 'The life experiment' by Jess Kitchen
Thanks as always for listening and keep reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
Starting song 'Starlight' by Jake Indrinks
Theme song 'New moon in old arms' written and performed by Jake Indriks
37 min - Episode 2 : Maiden, Mother, Crone
In this episode of On the Crescent, Chloe talks about the three short stories in the book 'Maiden, Mother, Crone.'
Delve further into Joanna Harris' tales of travelling folk, silkies and the Kingdom of the Fae and find out how the stories compare to the original Child's Ballads.
After that, we will be introducing the next book - The Lamb by Lucy Rose.
Keep Reading!
Get in touch with us on Instagram @onthecrescentpod
Email enquiries: [email protected]
We now have a Bluesky too! @onthecrescent
35 min - Episode 1 : On the Crescent
On the Crescent Episode 1
Hello there lovely people! Welcome to the first ever episode of a brand new podcast by Matthew and Chloe, a husband and wife who just like to talk!
In the first episode we discuss how the show will work and how each episode will be structured from here on out.
Todays introduced book : Maiden, Mother, Crone by Joanne Harris
Please bear with us while we work out any technical issues, we are both very new to this and learning as we go!
Contact us: [email protected]
Instagram: onthecrescentpod
Bluesky: @onthecrescent
All music by Jake Indriks
30 min
About On the Crescent
From the publisher's feed
On the Crescent is a warm, funny bookish chat between husband and wife, Matthew and Chloe. Each week, they dive into one of Chloe’s favourite reads, previewing a book one week and reviewing it the next. Expect thoughtful discussion, plenty of humour, and a good dose of silliness as they talk all things books in a relaxed, cosy space. Whether you’re an avid reader or just love listening along, settle in and join them each week on On the Crescent.
contact: [email protected]