Shelf Awareness

By Antea Garo and Dasha Morris

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 o... more

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How many episodes does Shelf Awareness have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

Shelf Awareness episodes:

February 20, 2021 Episode 9: Movie Review of Greta Gerwig's 2019 "Little Women"
In this episode, we conduct a (fun) analysis of Greta Gerwig's 2019 film "Little Women," starring Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet (*gushes*), Emma Watson, and more. We discuss the aspiration of the characters, critique the film, talk about its themes, and more. Stay tuned for some valuable shelf awareness!
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24min
January 11, 2021 Episode 8: Our Most Hated Works of Literature
In this episode, we will be discussing two works of literature (a novel and play) that we, personally, despise and the reasons that we dislike them. Those works are "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger and "Waiting for Godot" by Samuel Beckett. Stay tuned for some valuable shelf awareness!
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26min
December 16, 2020 Episode 7: Who is Arnold Friend from "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"
In this episode, we fangirl over Joyce Carol Oates and we offer our interpretations of Arnold Friend, a sinister, devilish character from the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" Stay tuned for some valuable shelf awareness.
Disclaimer: We will be discussing difficult topics like sexual assault. If these subjects bother you, we suggest you not listen to this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
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29min
November 27, 2020 Episode 6: Ophelia's Floral Demise
In this episode, we conduct a very interesting analysis of the painting "Ophelia" by British artist Sir John Everett Millais. We analyze it by looking at the composition, symbols, and themes regarding Ophelia's subliminal role in the play "Hamlet" and question whether she really goes insane (or if her death had a real purpose). Stay tuned for some valuable shelf awareness!
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23min
November 06, 2020 Episode 5: "Tell-Tale Heart" and Gothic Literature
In our (belated) spooky season episode, we discuss Edgar Allan Poe's short story "Tell-Tale Heart." Expect a (chaotic) and interesting analysis of the themes of this very suspenseful short story, along with some jump scares (sort of). Stay tuned!
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23min
October 18, 2020 Episode 4: "Mirror" and Women's Self-Perceptions
In this episode, we take a line-by-line look at the poem "Mirror" by Sylvia Plath. We cover female worship of appearance and its effect on women's psyche. Stay tuned for some valuable "shelf" awareness!
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26min
October 10, 2020 Episode 3: The Moral Corruption of Characters in "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
In this episode, we conduct an analysis of the characters in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. We look at the moral degeneration of Dorian's soul and how his malleable innocence was corrupted by hedonism and self-worship. Stay tuned for some valuable "shelf" awareness!
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22min
September 26, 2020 Episode 2: Is America Obsessed with Censorship? Ridiculous Book Bans and More.
In this episode, we discuss banned books in the US, the reasons why they were banned, and our own personal impressions and opinions about the merit these books hold.
Disclaimer: There are spoilers in this episode about certain books, so here are the timestamps for each discussion:
1) "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck (01:46-10:06)
2) "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl (10:06-13:14)
3) "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (13:14-17:39)
4) "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley (17:39-22:19)
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23min
September 17, 2020 Episode 1: "The Yellow Wallpaper"
In our pilot episode, we discuss "The Yellow Wallpaper", a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. We will discuss women's mental health taboos and domestic treatments in the 19th century. Tune in to gain some valuable "shelf" awareness.
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25min

FAQs about Shelf Awareness:

How many episodes does Shelf Awareness have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.