Still Reading

Still Reading

By Ashley BlankinshipComedy
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Still Reading episodes

  • 17: I WENT TO LONDON

    Hey y'all!!! Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. This week, I'm recapping my trip to London(!!!!!). We also discuss Adam Johnson's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Orphan Master's Son, which I really couldn't recommend enough.

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    43 min
  • 16: Carmilla is for the FREAKS!!!

    Hey y'all welcome back! This week we're discussing Practical Magic 2 and why you should absolutely see it. We're also talking all things Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu which is so ahead of its time it's actually crazy.

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    40 min
  • 15: Odysseus Live in Concert

    Welcome back to this week's episode of Still Reading! We're mourning Dolly Parton, breaking down Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, and beating the dead horse of her feud with Christopher Nolan.

    If you feel called to do so, consider donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/

    Here's the Tik Tok referenced which you SHOULD watch: https://www.tiktok.com/@phz_sicks/video/7667790645712440590?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc


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    35 min
  • 14: The Birthday Episode

    Heyyyy team!!!! Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. Unfortunately for both of us, I don't have a book to discuss this week, HOWEVER, I just turned 31 and am feeling reflective. Getting older is a privilege!

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    30 min
  • 13: Frank Herbert is D(UNE)oing Too Much

    Welcome back to Still Reading, team! This week, I learned that maybe St. Louis isn't a total flop, saw Noah Kahan for the third time, and finally, FINALLY, finished Frank Herbert's Dune. It is not for the weak, and I'm so glad it's over.

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    46 min
  • 12: Take Me to Tom Lake

    Heyyyyyyyyyyy and welcome back to another episode of Still Reading! This week, we're discussing Joe Jonas being the face of Tinder, Noah Kahan's upcoming show, and the beef between Emily Wilson and Christopher Nolan. Finally, I give my thoughts on my most recent read, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. This is turning into an Ann Patchett fanclub and I'm not sorry!!!!!!


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    28 min
  • 11: I Love Going to the Movies

    Heyyyyyy team! Welcome back to a new episode of Still Reading. We're speaking very little about books this week. I'm breaking down Gracie Abrams' new album Daughter From Hell and Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey.


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    41 min
  • 10: Mitch McConnell's Gonna Lose It

    Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading! We're officially in DOUBLE DIGITS PEOPLE!!!!! EPISODE 10!!!! WOOOO!!!!

    This week, I have so much to talk about. We investigate whether or not Mitch McConnell is actually dead, Ken Burns' American Revolution docuseries, and what it means to "celebrate" America 250 in times such as these. I break down my thoughts on Brooke Averick's debut novel Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It, review all the movies I've watched recently, and have an epiphany related to Tyra Banks.


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    1 hr 3 min
  • 9: What Ann Patchett's Bel Canto Can Teach Us About the Unifying Power of Music

    Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. This week I'm sharing my thoughts about Vanderpump Rules (I'm watching for the first time), Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, and Audition by Katie Kitamura.


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    45 min
  • 8: We Need to Talk About Ariana Grande

    TW: very explicit discussion of eating disorders/anorexia from 00:45-27:25.

    Hey team! Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. This week is starting off on a serious note as we discuss Ariana Grande and the Eternal Sunshine tour. I also break down my thoughts on Patmeena Sabit's debut novel Good People (you have to read it; it's so good!!!!). I promise we'll get back to laughing next week.

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    46 min

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Welcome to Still Reading, the podcast with your host Ashley!