This week, Episode 19 reviews the final volume of "Persuasion" by Jane Austen.  This will be our last Austen novel for a while.  On the way to our happy ending, I reveal a sordid story from my past, and I pick MANY new books from the jar of possibilities, until I finally decide on one I like.     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 hashtag  #wlipodpeeps to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!   Promos featured this week: Reel Feels Podcast What Does It Matter? Podcast

This week, I finally tackle "Persuasion" by Jane Austen - Volume One.  I clear up some technical and emotional issues, lay out the groundwork for the next couple of weeks, and share my love for Anthony Stewart Head.     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 hashtag  #wlipodpeeps to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!   The link to Jim Nelson's breakdown of the Flitcraft Parable is here:  http://j-nelson.net/2015/01/twenty-writers-dashiell-hammett-the-flitcraft-parable-from-the-maltese-falcon/   Shoutouts in this episode: @WDIMpodcast @Ace_Collins #wlipodpeeps   Our promo for this week is: The Drunk Discussions Podcast

This week is a very special episode of "Brook Reading", where I dissect, along with MANY virtual guest stars, the ins and outs of podcasting.     A special thanks to everyone who took part in this journey with me.  Shoutouts and promos for the following podcasts are included in this episode: The What Are You Worried About? Podcast The Besotted Geek Podcast That's KC Podcast What Does It Matter? Podcast The Fan Film Boyz Podcast Drunk Discussions Podcast The Franken Pod The Epic Film Guys Work/Life Imbalance Flicks X Rayed Films On Trial   A special international shoutout to the following podcasts: The Countdown Movie and TV Reviews Podcast The IMDB Journey Podcast We Watched a Thing The Retro Cinema Podcast   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 hashtag  #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!   #WLIPodPeeps #PodernFamily #Brookreading on Twitter

This weekend, I cover Part 2 of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.  I discuss the "art" of turning 40 and wish a HUGE Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there, including my own.     Our promos this week are from the following podcasts: What Are You Worried About? Podcast Fan Film Boyz Podcast   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, 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 hashtag  #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading!

Tonight, I tackle the first 10 chapters of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.  I jump right into the themes of vanity and betrayal of one's own soul, and bare my own as I highlight my favorite aspects of teaching.  I also discuss my favorite iteration of "DG", wonder why I haven't watched Colin Firth play Lord Henry, and mourn the loss of two cultural icons.  Lastly, I referred to this episode as "Episode 16" - when it is CLEARLY episode 15!   Shoutouts tonight are given to: 2 Girls on a Bench Podcast What Are You Worried About Podcast Fan Film Boyz Podcast   Tonight's promo:  2 Girls on a Bench Podcast   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, 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 hashtag  #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts. Happy reading!

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we find out what happens when Republicans stop being polite, Democrats start getting real, and immortalize the legacy that is President Woodrow Wilson.   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, 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 at [email protected].  Use the #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts!  Happy Reading!   Promos for the following podcasts: Invasion of the Remake Podcast

Tonight's episode is Brook Reading's first two-parter!  I am discussing the biography, "Wilson" by A. Scott Berg.  It is quite a long book, so I've decided to break it up.  Get ready to travel with me from Virginia, where "Tommy" was born and raised, to New Jersey, where he studied, to his greatest venture, Washington D.C.  Part Two will be up next week!  Thanks for joining me! Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, 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 hashtag  #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading! Shoutouts:   Let’s get shitty Alternative Facts - Chicago Ladysh!t with Lilly and Brit Babe and the Bro St. Paul Filmcast The Frankenpod What are you worried about The Herfcast podcast   Follows: @mirthsmonsterpod @wrasslenerds @dudesonaporch (Dudes with Brews) @notoriousjokes (Doctor Notorious)   Promo: Tuesdays With Mari Epic Film Guys IMDB Journey   Thanks for the convo! @tuesdayswithmari @americanslacker @darkdividepod @ntbpodcastcrew (Nature of the Beast)

On this week's episode, I discuss and review "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells.  I also delve into the concept of misuse of school property, and incorporate other "men out of time". Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on Apple Podcasts, 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 hashtag  #podernfamily to discover other awesome podcasts.  Happy reading! This week’s promo supports the LiveStream for the Cure from the Epic Film Guys.  Find them on Twitter @Epicfilmguys. Shoutouts include:   @InvasionRemake @UnWomanPOD @imdbjourney @TheFrankenpod @EpicFilmGuys @CannedAirPod @blockbustercast @nerdschatting @thecountdownpc @ThePopsOnPod @MikeyGeek @thepodcouple @giantleap4geeks @MovieMustsPod   Happy Birthday to Billy from @WeWatchedAThing And, a HUGE Happy Birthday to my mom!  :) Love you!   Trailer from “The Time Machine” (1960):  The Time Machine - 1960 Film

This week, we swim the dark waters of film noir as we review the master of all detective novels, "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett.  We talk communists, femme fatales, fall guys, and rant a little about the recent movie, "I feel pretty".  (Warning:  5 Minute Rant includes SPOILERS!) Our promo break includes the promos from the We Watched a Thing Podcast and, my fellow murder mystery aficionado, the St. Paul Filmcast.  Check both these shows out! You can find the Brook Reading Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Libsyn via direct download.  Any reviews on Apple would be greatly appreciated!  Contact us on Twitter @brookreadingpod, or via email at: [email protected]. Thanks!

This week on Brook Reading, I finally tackle my "white whale", "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.  With the help of Lizzy and Darcy, I highlight my favorite scenes, complete a VERY specific plot timeline, and review MANY of the movie adaptations.  I also give many special shoutouts to the #podernfamily.   Thank you so much for all of your support!  Subscribe and check out my other episodes on iTunes, 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].  Happy reading!