The Brook Reading Podcast

This week’s episode of Brook Reading celebrates a personal favorite of mine - yup, you guessed it, Brookworms, ANOTHER STEPHEN KING EPISODE! I have reviewed for you one of his newer works, “Elevation”, as well as discussed some of his movie adaptations, all in time for his 74th birthday! Thank you for joining me on this episode, Happy reading, and please don’t forget to share (and possibly donate, if you can) to the links below. Love you all!

Sarah's Go Fund Me (https://gofund.me/4920e071)

Project Hope - Hurricane Ida Relief (https://bit.ly/3lERzu3)

Red Cross - Hurricane Ida Relief (https://rdcrss.org/3k7BfCn)

PROMO BREAK: Bats & Balls Podcast, Reel Feels Podcast

Intro music: Sean Faust
Outro music: Victoria Timpanaro

Tonight’s episode of the Brook Reading Podcast highlights the lives of three maverick women who have paved the way for the modern woman, Edith Clarke, Emma Willard, and Marie Severin.

I also implore you to help in any way you can to the victims of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and New Jersey. In the show notes this evening, I have included links for the Red Cross, Project Hope, as well as my cousin Sarah’s GoFundMe (she and her family lost their home due to the storm). If you can share the links, donate, or help in any way, that would be amazing. Thank you so much. Happy Reading!

https://gofund.me/4920e071 (Sarah's Go Fund Me)

https://bit.ly/2XlpbEO (Project HOPE - Hurricane Ida Relief)

https://rdcrss.org/3z5HOtt (Red Cross - Hurricane Ida Relief)

SHOUTOUTS: Talking Codswallop & Assorted Goods
PROMO BREAK: Dig on America

Intro music: Sean Faust
Outro music: Victoria Timpanaro

Tonight is a very special episode of the Brook Reading Podcast! I cover a book by an author I’ve never read, along with a guest who I’ve never met AND who’s never been on the show! Dan from the Assorted Goods Podcast joins me to discuss Kurt Vonnegut’s classic novel, “Slaughterhouse Five”. We get into time jumping, Vonnegut’s tragic life, and the origins of reading and education in a myriad of ways. I was also successfully able to pronounce “Tralfamadorian”! Dan was such a wonderful guest, so eloquent and knowledgeable on the topic, and we also had so much fun! It was such a privilege to have him on the show, and I hope he returns to the Brook soon! You can find Dan’s podcasts, Assorted Goods and Fuckin’ Eh, on all the podcatchers, as well as on Twitter and Instagram (included below). Dan is also a fellow brother in arms within the No Phony Podcast Network.

Fuckin’ Eh Twitter & Instagram: @fuckinehpodcast

Assorted Goods Twitter: @assortedgoodspc
Assorted Goods Instagram: @assortedgoodspod
Go to www.assortedgoods.com for everything else you need!

Intro music: Sean Faust
Outro music: Victoria Timpanaro

This weekend’s episode is a special one, as I have the opportunity to speak to one of my favorite authors AGAIN! Sophie Queen is back to talk about her newest release, “Book Two: Krino’s Blade” in the Riley Series. Our conversation was so much fun, running the gamut from the horror genre, to character development, to the positive aspects of online communities. We even laugh about our shared fascination with true crime!

You can find Sophie Queen on Instagram @sophie.ann.queen and @sophie.queen.author or visit her site at linktr.ee/Sophie.ann.queen for all of the links you need. You can also follow @collectivedarkness for more information regarding the Horror anthology. Happy Reading!

Intro music: Sean Faust
Outro music: Victoria Timpanaro

Tonight’s episode of Brook Reading is a REBOOT! I’ve made it to 145 episodes, and this week, I take a look back at Episode 6 of the podcast, where I review Octavia Butler’s “Kindred”. I revamped the episode and made it special, just for you, to introduce this author to new listeners, as well as a thank-you to all of the people who have been listening since episode 1. I will be off next weekend, so enjoy the episode, and Happy Reading!

Promo: Pitney and Amelia’s Bitchen’ Boutique

Intro Music: Riot
Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

Tonight’s episode is the culmination of my month-long journey into the history, biology, and experiences of women. My survey responses are modified from the book, “The Women Who Broke All the Rules” By Susan B. Evans, Ed. D., and Joan P. Avis, Ph. D., and I made lots of discoveries hearing about different women’s perspectives. Included in tonight’s episode is my review of two chapters of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, and my rant about the unconscionable invasion of property that I suffered at the beginning of the week. Lastly, my cohorts and I share with you some words of wisdom that, hopefully, you can incorporate into your life. Thank you so much for taking this journey with me.

Don’t forget to check out Leslie M. Jasper’s blog at www.constructiontales.com and Vic’s YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/zera77

Promo: The Horror Academic

Intro Music: Sean Faust
Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

Tonight, I continue our journey through the stories of amazing women, and this episode is no exception. I provide a brief review and highlights of “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper. You can find Leslie’s blog at www.constructiontales.com, and her short story collection on Amazon. I also include more information on “Our Bodies, Ourselves”, tell you how you can get involved in the Reproductive Rights Conference at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, and shout out my friend, Gemma, at the Talking Codswallop Podcast! Please don’t forget to visit the website this week, www.brookreadingpodcast.com, to learn more, and join me next week for Volume 4 of Women! Happy Reading!

Promo: Talking Codswallop Podcast (@codswalloppod on Twitter, https://talkingcodswalloppod.podbean.com, https://www.facebook.com/CodswallopPod/)
www.nophonynetwork.com

Intro Music: Sean Faust
Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

This episode of Brook Reading is an introduction to a very special series, the milestones, experiences, and wonder of women. On tonight’s episode, I review the fabulous, funny, and factual book, “Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation” by Elissa Stein and Susan Kim. Don’t forget about our special deal provided by Designs by Paula J (10% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION BROOK READING!)! Lastly, I highlight the podcast Feminists Without Mystique, and “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper. Please don’t forget to visit the website this week, www.brookreadingpodcast.com, to learn more, and join me next week for Volume 3 of Women! Happy Reading!

Intro Music: Sean Faust
Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

This episode of Brook Reading is an introduction to a very special series, the milestones, experiences, and wonder of women. On tonight’s episode, I cover many notable, trailblazing women and their forgotten places in history. I also fill you in on a wonderful documentary series, and share with you a special deal provided by Designs by Paula J (10% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION BROOK READING!)! Lastly, I highlight my friends, Tricia and Siana, over at 2 Girls on a Bench, and “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper. Please don’t forget to visit the website this week, www.brookreadingpodcast.com, to learn more, and join me next week for Volume 2 of Women! Happy Reading!

Intro and Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro

This week, I finish my series on the history of libraries in America. I review the concept of “Carnegie Libraries”, discover the role of women throughout the entire history of libraries, including the development of library sciences, and go on a walk down memory lane. I also provide my own brief and cursory review of “The Day Lincoln Was Shot”. Enjoy, and happy reading!

Intro Music: Sean Faust
Outro Music: Victoria Timpanaro