Just Another Bookish Podcast

Episode 28: Horror - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and other stories

It's a couple of days past Halloween, but let's keep the spooky season going for as long as we can. This episode, Silke discusses three stories by Robert Louis Stevenson: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Body Snatcher, and Olalla. These are all classic tales of gothic horror, from an 18th century Scottish author. Are you ready to dive into the creepy and the supernatural? Also, thank you for two years of Just Another Bookish Podcast! All podcast links: linktr.ee/justanotherbookishpodcast TIMESTAMPS Intro and premise [00:00] Characters [03:31] Setting [05:43] Spoiler Warning [10:38] Plot in Short [11:59] Themes and Motives [16:13] Tension/character arcs [17:29] Annotations Jekyll and Hyde [19:51] The Body Snatcher [32:41] Olalla [42:28] Review (spoilers) [01:00:45] Title and cover explanation [01:02:38] Outro [01:03:27] This podcast is meant as entertainment. I don't own the stories and don't claim to. It's always better to read the stories instead of listening to an incomplete analysis.

Episode 27: Fantasy - The Cruel Prince (1 of 5)

In the first episode of this five-part (interrupted) series in which Silke discusses the Folk of the Air trilogy and Stolen Heir duology, we start with the first book in the trilogy: The Cruel Prince. Jude Duarte is a human living in Faerie. Her life isn't easy as is, growing up different from everyone around her, and her rivalry with one of the Faerie Princes doesn't make it any easier. Still, the last thing you should do is underestimate her. TIMESTAMPS CHAPTERS Intro [00:00] Premise [1:24] Setting [02:37] Very Important Sidenote For Those Who Haven't Read The Book [04:03] Characters [05:46] Spoiler Warning [13:26] Plot in Short [15:44] Themes and Motives [20:58] Tension/character arcs [23:22] Annotations [27:40] Title and cover interpretation [01:05:33] Review (spoilers) [01:07:32] Outro [01:09:32] All podcast links: linktr.ee/justanotherbookishpodcast This episode is meant as entertainment only. I don't own anything about the discussed book, and don't claim it as my own. This novel was written by Holly Black. Do not use this podcast to train AI modals and don't use it as a replacement of reading the actual book.

Episode 26: YA thriller - One of Us is Lying

In episode 26 we travel to Bayview, California, where four students at the local high school are suspected of being involved in the death of a fellow classmate, Simon Kelleher. There are four points of view, four people trying to prove their innocence, but one of them is lying. You guessed it! In this episode Silke rambles on about One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus, a young adult thriller book that has been adapted into a tv show (and has amazing pop culture references). CW: mentions of death, depression, and related subjects. Timestamps: Intro and Premise [00:00] Characters [02:43] Spoiler Warning [06:11] Plot in Short [07:34] Setting [11:31] Themes [13:29] Motives [14:10] Tension/character arcs [14:48] Annotations [17:05] Title and cover explanation [59:40] Review (spoilers) [01:01:04] Outro [01:03:12] Spoilers ahead. This episode is intended for entertainment purposes and talks about books. I don't claim to be the owner of the books I discuss and leave a lot of details out. If you want to read the book, don't use this episode as a replacement.

Episode 25: Fantasy - Legends and Lattes

Episode 25 is about cosy fantasy novel Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. Join Silke on a discussion of this book about an orc who starts a coffee shop in a medieval town. It's fun, it's lighthearted, and it's all about coffee (and friendship, also friendship). All podcast links: linktr.ee/justanotherbookishpodcast Spoilers for the entire book ahead. This will be more interesting if you've read it, and I do leave out lots of details. This podcast is in no way meant as a replacement for the books I discuss on it. Timestamps: Intro and Premise [00:00] Characters [03:49] Spoiler Warning [08:30] Plot in Short [10:42] Setting [14:09] Themes [17:19] Motives [18:37] Tension/character arcs [20:36] Annotations [23:23] Bonus material [47:40] Title and cover explanation [52:59] Review [54:59] Outro [57:12]

Episode 24: Sci-fi - They Both Die at the End

In episode 24 we head to an alternate verion of NYC. This episode is all about "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera, a science fiction story about Mateo and Rufus, two teenagers who are total strangers but decide to spend their last 24-hours on Earth together. This book is the first in the Death-Cast series by Adam Silvera. Spoilers for the entire book ahead. This will be more interesting if you've read the story. I do not intend for this to replace reading the book and I leave lots of details out (really, a LOT). Please, if you're interested in still reading this, go read the book and don't use this podcast episode as a substitute (you'll thank me). I don't own anything about the books I discuss. All podcast links: ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/justanotherbookishpodcast [https://linktr.ee/justanotherbookishpodcast] TIMESTAMPS: Intro [00:00] Premise [03:15] Characters [06:54] Setting [14:40] Themes [16:30] Spoiler Warning [17:36] Plot in Short [19:03] Annotations [23:57] Title and cover explanation [55:40] Review [56:57] Outro [59:05]