The Bookish Deep Dive

Inside the Fantasy Genre | Why is it so popular today?

In today's episode, I am diving into the Fantasy genre. I'll be looking at: * What Fantasy is & it's sub-genres * It's origins * Why it’s become so popular * What makes a fantasy story good I hope you enjoy listening. https://evesbookclub.co.uk/ [https://evesbookclub.co.uk/] Here are some links from my research this week: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-the-fantasy-genre-history-of-fantasy-and-subgenres-and-types-of-fantasy-in-literature#1ohlGtc2LQELZODJ70qLGU [https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-the-fantasy-genre-history-of-fantasy-and-subgenres-and-types-of-fantasy-in-literature#1ohlGtc2LQELZODJ70qLGU] https://booktrib.com/2024/03/18/book-genre-industry-trends-the-folio-society/ [https://booktrib.com/2024/03/18/book-genre-industry-trends-the-folio-society/] https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-are-science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels-are-so-popular [https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-are-science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels-are-so-popular]

Why Certain Books Become "Must-Reads"

If you're a fan of reading, you'll probably be aware of those books that are considered ‘books everyone should read at least once’ usually because of the conversation it creates, the enjoyment and entertainment it brings or the interesting perspective it takes. This is what I consider a ‘must-read book’ and this concept is something I will be looking into today.   In today’s episode, I’m going to be looking atthese books a little closer and focus on understanding why some books areconsidered ‘must-reads’ In today's episode I'll explore: * Cultural timing of book releases and must-reads * The social aspect of reading and must-reads * The influence of certain institutions * Why must-read books often divide opinion https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub [https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub]

How Reading Becomes Part Of Our Idenity

In today's episode I will be looking into what makes us go from someone who says 'I like to read' to 'I am a reader'. I'll be chatting through: 1. How reading becomes part of our identity 2. How reading shapes and forms our identity These have been two really interesting sub-topics to explore in today's episode and I hope you enjoy listening. https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub [https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub]

The Psychology of Cliffhangers

Do you remember a cliffhanger that you loved or has stayed with you or kept you reading at the time? Cliffhangers are deliberate moments of unresolved tension, where the story pauses right at the point where your mind expects answers. And that’s exactly what we’re exploring today: * What exactly is a cliffhanger? * The psychology behind cliffhangers * 4 key ways authors craft great cliffhangers * How cliffhangers shape our reading experience I hope you enjoy, and let me know in the podcast comments which cliffhanger you remember and loved. https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub

Why We Get Lost in Fictional Worlds | A Deep Dive into World-Building

World-building is defined as the creation of the setting, the rules, and the atmosphere in which a story takes place and it really is what makes the story possible. With great world-building comes worlds and stories that really do stay with us. And this is what we are looking at today: * Why does world-building matter? * The psychology of world-building * How authors build worlds * World-building across different genres I hope you enjoy, let me know your favourite book worlds in the comments. https://linktr.ee/eves.bookclub