Shelf Awareness

Shelf Awareness

By Antea Garo and Dasha MorrisArts
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Shelf Awareness episodes

  • Episode 18: Stupid Y/A Book Series From Our Youth
    In this light-hearted episode of the Shelf Awareness podcast, we discuss why two Y/A book series from our youth (Twilight and The Mortal Instruments) are incredibly problematic and seemingly absurd. Tune in for some second hand embarrassment, unfortunate nostalgia, and uncomfortable laughs.
    41 min
  • Episode 17: "Where the Crawdad's Sing" Novel

    In this episode, we analyze Delia Owen's contemporary novel Where the Crawdad's Sing (which we both love!). We discuss the aspects of the books that caught our attention, the heartbreaking coming-of-age story and the murder mystery element, and also how the descriptions of the natural world in this novel are absolutely stunning. Stay tuned!

    32 min
  • Episode 16: Our Personal Guide to Transitioning into College

    In today’s episode, we will be talking about our different college experiences. We are basing our discussion on a 4-minute YouTube video called “My College Transition” filmed by Emery Bergmann. The link to the video can be found below, we highly recommend you watch it before listening to the podcast.

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAUcoadqRlE&t=187s

    49 min
  • Episode 15: "The Bell Jar" Part 2, An In Depth Look Into Esther Greenwood

    In this episode, we will be continuing our discussion of Sylvia Plath's first and only novel "The Bell Jar" and we will be conducting a character analysis of the protagonist Esther Greenwood, a nuanced and oftentimes relatable individual. 

    Disclaimer: In this episode, we will be discussing difficult subjects like depression and suicide. If these topics are disturbing, please consider not listening to this episode and prioritizing your mental health. Please know that you are not alone in this. 

    Resources:
    https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
    https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources
    https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/suicide-resource-guide#Crisis-hotlines

    35 min
  • Episode 14: "The Bell Jar" Part 1, Themes and Symbols
    In this episode, we will be discussing the themes and symbols in Sylvia Plath's first and only novel "The Bell Jar." Stay tuned! 
    Disclaimer: In this episode, we will be discussing difficult subjects like depression and suicide. If these topics are disturbing, please consider not listening to this episode and prioritizing your mental health. Please know that you are not alone in this. 
    Resources:
    https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
    https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources
    https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/suicide-resource-guide#Crisis-hotlines
    32 min
  • Episode 12: Is America (and the World) Obsessed with Censorship? Ridiculous Book Bans, Part 2
    In this episode, we discuss banned book in the US and other places around the world, the reasons why they were banned, and our own personal impressions about the merit these books hold. 
    Disclaimer: There are spoilers in this episode about several different works, and sensitive topics are being discussed. Here are the time stamps and warnings in regards to each work. Listener discretion is advised. 
    1) "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, 1:24 - 9:58 (Warning: Discussions of derogatory language)
    2) "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Witman, 9:59 - 13:34
    3) "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 13:35 - 20:54
    4) "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, 20:55 - 28:11 (Warning: Discussions of sexual assault and derogatory language)
    29 min

About Shelf Awareness

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In this conversational podcast, we will be discussing everything and anything related to books, movies, artworks, music, poetry, essays, and more. We will be delving into the themes and significance of various works in order to be more "shelf" aware of humanity and the world we live in. All discussions are opinion-based. We are not experts, but we are enthusiasts and hopefully, after listening to our podcast, you will be too.