The Book Common Room

"Rise, So High, in Mud You Lie": An Intro to Red Rising

In our ninth episode of the season, we explore Pierce Brown as an author and the different works that influenced his epic series, Red Rising.  References:  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brown [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brown&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517785887&usg=AOvVaw2ZwN8NyCIkT0vmFi5G6WdL] - https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/993.Pierce_Brown [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.goodreads.com/interviews/show/993.Pierce_Brown&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517781844&usg=AOvVaw2hHM3wpxKacbNKCjoXcUfZ] - https://www.piercebrown.com/aboutpierce [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.piercebrown.com/aboutpierce&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517785753&usg=AOvVaw38SEQCf2ybZUfyVDurV_C3] If you would like to read the "Book of Lorn":  - https://www.patreon.com/shit_escalates [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/shit_escalates&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778476517786032&usg=AOvVaw2sgq1MrKOuvgSQG7KiIaX8] Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

Why Wuthering Heights Still Haunts Us

In our eighth episode of the season, we explore Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, sharing our reactions, interpretations, and some of our favorite passages from her powerful writing.  What are some of your favorite Wuthering Heights quotes? Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

The Dark Sublime: Emily Brontë and Wuthering Heights

Lauren and Kali break down Romanticism, who Emily Brontë was, and the impact both had on her novel Wuthering Heights.  Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

Amaze, Amaze, Amaze: Project Hail Mary Deep Dive

In our sixth episode this season, we’re breaking down Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We’re sharing our thoughts, reactions, and favorite moments—and we want you to think back on your own reading experience right along with us. Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).

Are We Smart Enough? Intro to Project Hail Mary

In our fifth episode, we introduce Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Join us as we discuss a handful of Weir's other projects and our love for Project Hail Mary.  Resources:  Casey and Andy Comic: https://galactanet.com/comic/view.php?strip=2 https://galactanet.com/comic/view.php?strip=6 The Egg: https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html YouTube Adaptations: youtube.com/watch?si=zzIqxsxXUzNY3B6-&v=h6fcK_fRYaI&feature=youtu.be - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=GLIM1bcBuvV9bOHr&v=ehRggplMieM&feature=youtu.be - youtube.com/watch?si=yrjLM3p9lC7iajKK&v=kPHbKZQ-wxY&feature=youtu.be Other Sources:  https://andyweirauthor.com/#about  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Weir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17563539-the-egg?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=pYMCrVeyrn&rank=2 Follow us on Instagram @TheBookCommonRoom. Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube: linktr.ee/TheBookCommonRoom Introduction music featured by Antonín Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96, B. 179 “American”: I. Allegro ma non troppo (1893), performed by the Cleveland Quartet (Telarc, 1991).