The Brook Reading Podcast

On Episode 39 of Brook Reading, I discuss “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.  I reveal the information provided me by my listener, John, regarding Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute (thank you so much for that!), and share the regrettable news of Mr. Relin’s passing.  I also rant about sexist comments on Twitter, and share a promo from my friends at the Invasion of the Remake Podcast! Stay tuned for Episode 40, my New Year’s Eve episode, where I will also tie up loose ends on “Three Cups of Tea”.     Promo: Invasion of the Remake (@invasionremake on Twitter)   Links to Articles within the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/business/media/david-oliver-relin-co-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-dies-at-49.html   https://medium.com/galleys/greg-mortenson-disgraced-author-of-three-cups-of-tea-believes-he-will-have-the-last-laugh-760949b1f964   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].   Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

This weekend brings you Episode 38 of Brook Reading, the first annual Holiday episode!  I will be counting down my Top Ten Favorite Christmas and Hanukkah Stories, as well as regaling you with stories of my childhood, a little more of a peek into my life, and even some bloopers!  (Stay tuned after the outro song!) Next week, I will be discussing “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Check it out!   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.   You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].  Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

This week on Episode 37, I go “old school” on Brook Reading.  Which basically means, I include reviews, shoutouts, promos, and a proper novel review.  I finally discuss in depth the amazing novel, “Fever” by Laurie Halse Anderson. I promote my friends, the Reel Feels Podcast and the What Does It Matter? Podcast, I rant about general #firstworldproblems, and then realize how grateful I am for my lot in life.  I also make up a new word! At the end of the episode, I choose my next novel from the jar of possibilities, “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Check it out!   If you would like to learn more about Laurie Halse Anderson, check out her website, www.madwomanintheforest.com or follow her on Twitter @halseanderson   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999 Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].   Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

This week on Brook Reading, I let it all hang out, proverbially speaking.  I take a page from the What Does It Matter Podcast and just BE REAL, filling everyone in on the reason behind my absence, and throw in multiple rants to offset some of the more serious tones of the episode.  I also discover a snack hidden in my “recording studio”! My co-host, Piper the cat, even gets some airtime.   Next week, I will be back with the remainder of the episode for “Fever 1793” by Laurie Halse Anderson and a refreshed outlook.     Shoutouts My fellow podcasters on RadioPublic!  Download the app and listen to these shows:  Invasion of the Remake, What Does It Matter, 2 Girls on a Bench, Movie Geek and Proud, More Gooder Than, IMDB Journey Podcast.   Check out Morgan and Brent on the Franken Pod! You can find them on any podcasting app, or at their website, www.thefrankenpod.wordpress.com, follow them on Twitter @thefrankenpod, OR find them on Goodreads!   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999   If you’d like any more information, or contact 2 Girls on a Bench for any reason, their show information is:  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @2Girlsonabench, [email protected], Patreon www.ko-fi.com/benchsnack   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.   You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].  Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 35 of the Brook Reading Podcast is all about singling out those who stand up for others.  Perfect timing what with Veterans’ Day a week behind us. This week, I briefly discuss and prepare the novel “Fever 1793” for a more in-depth discussion next time.  I also pay respect to the following: Laurie Halse Anderson, an author that speaks for those who cannot Stan Lee, a creator who illuminates the light within us, even when we are still in the dark And, Tricia & Siana from the 2 Girls on a Bench podcast, 2 friends who, through their actions, rebuild their damaged community with food, laughter, and love.   Shoutouts My fellow podcasters on RadioPublic!  Download the app and listen to these shows:  Invasion of the Remake, What Does It Matter, 2 Girls on a Bench, Movie Geek and Proud, More Gooder Than, IMDB Journey Podcast. Thank you, Stork from the Besotted Geek Podcast, for your amazing comments on last week’s episode.  You can find him and Peacock on Twitter @besottedgeekpod   Check out Morgan and Brent on the Franken Pod! You can find them on any podcasting app, or at their website, www.thefrankenpod.wordpress.com, follow them on Twitter @thefrankenpod, OR find them on Goodreads!   You can donate to the victims’ families of the Borderline shooting in California, or the people who have been suffering due to the California Wildfires by visiting the following places: https://vccf.org Donate to Tavern 101:  On Venmo @ Tavern101FeedsFirstResponders or on Twitter @Tavern_101 www.redcross.org - select California Wildfires, or text the words ‘redcross’ to 90999   If you’d like any more information, or would like to contact 2 Girls on a Bench for any reason, their show information is:  on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @2Girlsonabench, [email protected], Patreon www.ko-fi.com/benchsnack   If you’d like any more information about Laurie Halse Anderson, you can go to her website:  www.madwomanintheforest.com or find her on Twitter @halseanderson.   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

On Episode 34, I collated a master list for our second episode of “You Should Read” (Thanks, Sam!).  After breaking down over 100 novels that are typically read in school, I share with you my top ten classic novels of all time.  I also mistake 10 for 11, mistake friends for brothers, and show my human side more often than usual.   Shoutouts & Promos: @InvasionRemake @WDIMPodcast My best pals (Alison, Vic, Lisa) And a special dedication to my uncle, who we lost this week.  This episode is for you.   Links: Required Reading in High School   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].     Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

On the ACTUAL Episode 33 of Brook Reading, I begin the analysis of one of my favorite novels, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.  I also rejoice over some amazing download numbers (THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!), mention a NEW place to follow Brook Reading (The Radio Public App), and … ugh! There was something else that was supposed to go in the show notes!  What was that? :)     Last but not least, I take a journey on the Yellow Brick Road that leads from Andalusia to Egypt... interested?     Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com.  You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].  Also, if you’d like to support Brook Reading financially, you can buy me a coffee at www.ko-fi.com/brookreading and I’ll send you some fun stuff!  Use the hashtags #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

On Episode 32 of Brook Reading, I tease out our next novel, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.  I also share some updates on the future of Brook Reading, read some new fan comments, and RAGE against the blatant upcharging towards women.     Don’t forget - we are in our final stretch of #AllTheHorror!  Follow @Allthehorror18 on Twitter for episode updates! Special shoutouts to: @warbabyyy, @2girlsonabench, @invasionremake, @reelfeelspod, and @wlimbalance Lots of love to you!   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com. You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected].  Use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

On a special episode of Brook Reading, I will be commemorating Day 18 of a month-long event entitled “All the Horror”, along with my #WLIPodPeeps friends.   Drew from @ReelFeelsPod and I will be discussing one of our favorite Edgar Allen Poe stories, “The Tell Tale Heart”, while creating content for Teachers Pay Teachers, and waxing poetic about the dark side of “Tiny Toons”.  Stick around to the end for a beautifully read adaptation of “The Tell Tale Heart” by Drew himself. I have the pleasure of being a part of an amazing event with over 20 other podcasts from far and wide as we discuss HORROR-ific topics in film, novels, games, and so on.  If you love Halloween, the Horror genre, or enjoy any of the podcasts who are part of the #WLIPodPeeps group on Twitter, check out #AllTheHorror and @Allthehorror18 on Twitter for all Spooktacular October Updates!  Every day, we release a new episode throughout the 31 days of October, covering a myriad of topics. I need to thank so many people, beginning with all of the members of #WLIPodPeeps on Twitter, and the podcasts that have been working so diligently on our #AllTheHorror event.  A special thank you to Derrick from @wlimbalance and Sam from @invasionremake for spearheading this event, and allowing me to be part of it. A very special thank you to my good friend and co-host, Drew.  I can’t thank you enough. Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com. You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected]. Use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Episode 30 - a milestone episode of Brook Reading - is not only special for me because I discuss one of my favorite short stories, “The Monkey’s Paw”, but also because I have the honor of sharing this distinction with a wonderful guest, Sam from Invasion of the Remake.     I have the pleasure of being a part of an amazing event with over 20 other podcasts from far and wide as we discuss HORROR-ific topics in film, novels, games, and so on.  If you love Halloween, the Horror genre, or enjoy any of the podcasts who are part of the #WLIPodPeeps group on Twitter, check out #AllTheHorror and @Allthehorror18 on Twitter for all Spooktacular October Updates! Every day, we release a new episode throughout the 31 days of October, covering a myriad of topics.   I need to thank so many people, beginning with all of the members of #WLIPodPeeps on Twitter, and the podcasts that have been working so diligently on our #AllTheHorror event.  A special thank you to Derrick from @wlimbalance and, to my co-host, Sam, you were wonderful. Thank you so much, @invasionremake.   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher, or download directly from http://brookreading.libsyn.com. You can also leave comments, questions, or novel requests on Twitter @brookreadingpod or email me:  [email protected]. Use the hashtags  #wlipodpeeps #ladypodsquad #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!