In this episode of the podcast, Addy talks about how journaling can be useful to both readers and writers. She goes over how she uses her journal for reading and writing, and offers tips for those wishing to start their own journal. Hope you enjoy!

Quote of the episode: “I write to discover what I think.” -Daniel J. Boorstin

In this episode of the podcast, Addy takes a look at some of her earliest stories that she wrote, seeing where younger-Addy did well and where she made some very laughable mistakes. This episode is full of hilarious character descriptions, questionable spellings, and MANY unfinished drafts. Hope you enjoy the stories!

Quote of the Episode: “Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” -E.L. Doctorow

**SPOILER ALERT: this episode contains spoilers for both Where the Red Fern Grows and A Tale of Two Cities. Don't listen until you have read BOTH of these books!**

What does Where The Red Fern Grows and A Tale of Two Cities have in common? They both say the same thing but in two completely different ways! Join Addy in this episode as she discusses her favorite trope/genre of all time, cries at multiple points, and talks about how two authors can have the same theme that they want to show but go completely different ways to present it. Hope you enjoy!

Quote of the day: "It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known." -A Tale of Two Cities(Charles Dickens)

**Spoiler alert! Addy gives brief spoilers for the 2019 Little Women movie from 18:10-19:15, so skip ahead if you don’t want the book/movie spoiled**

In the ninth episode of the podcast, Addy gives some reasons why books are far superior to movies. She also talks(a bit heatedly)about book to movie adaptations. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Quote of the day:

"There are things in a book you could never do in a movie."-Noah Hathaway

"Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They both are fruit, but taste completely different."-Stephen King

In this episode of the podcast, Addy goes over different reasons why you should consider re-reading books. She also rants a bit about books vs. movies, giving herself episode ideas for the podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Quote of the Day: “If a book is not worth reading twice, it is not worth reading once.” -Francis Bacon

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**SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Do not listen to this episode until you have read the whole series.**

In this episode, Addy and a special guest debate whether Team Foster-Keefe or Team Fitzphie are better. Somewhere in the middle, they get a bit lost in different theories, from Wraith’s identity to the ending of Stellarlune. Also in the middle, Addy’s younger brother runs in dressed as a spy pretending to be Secret Service. All of this combined makes for a very funny, thought-provoking, and entertaining episode. Hope you enjoy!

Quote of the day: “Team Foster-Keefe will always be cooler.”

“Yeah, but Sophitz will be unstoppable.” -Neverseen, Keefe and Fitz

***SPOILER ALERT!!! This episode includes spoilers/references to ALL of the Keeper of the Lost Cities books, so don’t listen to it if you haven’t read or finished reading the series.***

In this episode of the podcast, Addy and a special guest translate different Keeper of the Lost Cities quotes through Google Translate, and see if the result is anything like the original quote. Try to guess the original quote along with them and see how many points you get! Thanks to The Forbidden Cities: A Keeper of the Lost Cities Podcast, for the inspiration for this episode(if you like this episode, you should go check out their Kotlc Google Translate Quotes episode). Hope you enjoy!!

In this very rambling, quote-filled episode of the podcast, Addy talks about episode format changes, the history and purpose of commonplace books, and how to start your own. Enjoy!!

Quotes of the day:

“I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.” - Marlene Dietrich

“The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of the ages, may be preserved by quotation.” -Isaac D’Israeli

In the fourth episode of the podcast, Addy gives spoiler-free recommendations of some of her favorite fantasy books, including The Wingfeather Saga, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and more!

Show news: There will not be an episode of the podcast released next week, July 25.

Quote of the day: “Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.”-Lloyd Alexander

In this episode of The Bookish Teen Podcast, Addy discuses her annotating journey, different reasons to annotate, and goes over some common annotating fears. Enjoy!

Quote of the day: “The act of reading is a partnership. The author builds the house, but the reader makes it their home.”-Jodi Picoult