The Pod Around The Corner

The Pod Around The Corner

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  • 17: Emma (2020) with Helena

    In this episode, we go rogue and discuss a film on our book podcast. Our special guest Helena is back to talk about the most intense dance scene ever, compare Jane Austen TV and film adaptations, and discuss at length the merits of a certain actor's butt. 

    Helena: @bestie_bookclub

    ~

    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!

    Links:

    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner  

    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner  

    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   

    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

    51 min
  • 16: Comforting Reads

    In this episode, Rhiannon recommends some sci-fi, Molly recommends some self-help, and we record the podcast in a pre-election world. 


    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!

    Links:

    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner  

    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner  

    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   

    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

    36 min
  • 15: Book Club - Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi

    In this episode, Rhiannon makes nachos, Molly claims she has very little to say and then says a lot, and we discuss this episode's Book Club pick, Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi!

    CW for eating disorders, childhood abuse, sexual assault

    This episode contains spoilers. 

    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! 

    Links: 

    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   

    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner  

    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   

    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)


    30 min
  • 14: Graphic Novels and Fantastic Classics
    In this episode, Molly has a cold, Rhiannon talks about the seven billion books she read this week, and we discuss graphic novels, libraries and classics. 
    Books mentioned:
    2:28 - Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau
    3:15 - Through the Woods by Emily Carroll
    3:49 - Rusty Brown by Chris Ware
    5:00 - Goblin Girl by Moa Romanova
    9:24 - The Witches (Graphic Novel) by Penelope Bagieu
    16:00 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
    21:41 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
    24:40 - The Loving Spirit by Daphne Du Maurier 
    25:56 - Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks
    27:44 - In The Woods by Tana French
    30:22 - Mercedes Ice by Philip Ridley
    31:10 - How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found by Sara Nickerson
    32:42 - Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley
    34:06 - Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval
    36:12 - The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie
    36:52 - The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes
    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Links: Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner   Twitter: @PodAroundCorner   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner   Email: [email protected] Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
    44 min
  • 13: dnf? reread? reading slump?
    In this episode, Rhiannon denies having a reading slump, Molly justifies why she consistently gives up on books, and we just accept that every episode will be very long now because we don’t know when to stop talking. A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!
    Links:
    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner  
    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner  
    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner  
    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
    54 min
  • 12: What We Think You Should Be Reading
    In this episode, Rhiannon and Molly fail to leave work behind on their days off by recommending some books to some lovely listeners! 
    Books Mentioned:
    2:00 - Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
    3:03 - A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicol
    5:01 - The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry
    6:06 - The Lost Boy by Christina Henry
    8:50 - Pine by Francine Toon 
    13:14 - The Likeness by Tana French
    17:11 - The Wych Elm by Tana French
    19:00 - The River Within by Karen Powell
    20:45 - The Bigwoof Conspiracy by Dashe Roberts
    22:38 - A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
    25:51 - I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 
    27:00 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers
    27:52 - Die for Me by Karen Rose
    28:50 - Closer Than You Think by Karen Rose
    32:00 - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
    33:05 - On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong 
    33:55 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett 
    34:55 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt
    36:16 - The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton
    39:42 - I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
    40:53 - No Matter What by Debi Gliori
    41:00 - The Girls by Lauren Ace
    41:39 - The Misadventures of Frederick by Ben Manly and Emma Chichester Clark
    42:15 - My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart
    42:59 - Square by Jon Klassen 
    43:15 - Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers
    44:44 - Elmet by Fiona Mosley
    45:50 - Potkin and Stubbs by Sophie Green
    46:43 - Misery by Stephen King
    47:22 - Meddling Kids by Edgar Canterro
    49:09 - Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley 
    49:46 - Lockwood & Co. by Jonathon Stroud
    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon!
    Links:
    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner  
    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner  
    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner  
    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
    53 min
  • 11: There and Back Again
    In this super long episode, Rhiannon and Molly catch up on all the books they've read over the last few weeks! Plus there's a special appearance from a recurring guest star. 
    Books mentioned:
    list to come
    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! 
    Links: 
    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner 
    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner 
    Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner 
    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
    53 min
  • 9: Romance with Helena (@bestie_bookclub)
    In this episode, Rhiannon and Helena debate whether the enemies-to-lovers trope is truly ~enemies-to-lovers, we recommends romance books to one of our favourite listeners, and we talk about diversity within the romance genre!
    Helena runs Bestie Book Club with her best friend Jill (long-distance best friends reading romance books!).
    Remember: next week is the book club episode! See our Instagram for more details: instagram.com/podaroundthecorner
    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly Drummond and Rhiannon Tripp!
    Books mentioned:  
    2:44 - The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
    4:12 - Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole
    10:49 - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
    13:08 - Beach Read by Emily Henry
    13:40 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
    14:45 - Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
    16:50 - Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
    17:05 - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
    18:20 - The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa
    19:25 - The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
    19:25 - The Switch by Beth O’Leary
    20:20 - Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
    20:35 - Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
    23:25 - Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
    24:05 - The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
    24:25 - The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
    24:50 - If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane
    29:25 - Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
    31:10 - The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smith
    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner
    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner
    https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner
    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)
    37 min
  • Episode 8: A Bouquet of Sharpened Pencils

    In this episode, Rhiannon recites the entirety of You've Got Mail, Molly struggles to define exactly what an autumn book is, and there's a wee shout out for The Portobello Bookshop! 

    CW: discussions of sexual assault from 6:57 - 14:43

    A podcast talking about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly Drummond and Rhiannon Tripp!  

    Books mentioned:  2:17 - Meaty by Samantha Irby 3:34 - We are never meeting in real life by Samantha Irby 6:57 - Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow 11:10 - I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 13:20 - She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey 20:22 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend Hollowpox by Jessica Townsend 27:20 - Secret History by Donna Tartt The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Little Friend by Donna Tartt 30:18 - Autumn by Ali Smith 31:58 - The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater 32:34 - The Peculiar Peggs of Riddling Woods by Samuel J Halpin 34:12 - Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 36:12 - Overstory by Richard Powers 37:55 - Pine by Francine Toon 

    Instagram: @PodAroundTheCorner 

    Twitter: @PodAroundCorner 

    https://anchor.fm/pod-around-the-corner 

    Music by Bea Duncan (@beaduncan_)

    43 min

About The Pod Around The Corner

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A podcast about books with two readers, booksellers, and Nora Ephron devotees, Molly and Rhiannon! Each week, they’ll be talking about what they’ve read, what they're reading and books they want you…