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Quick Book Reviews

Philippa Hall

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I love books (and biscuits) but there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, chat and biscuits. Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Noire Book Reviews

Natasha Nicolo

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Noire Book Reviews features books by and/or about Black people from across the diaspora. Noire Book Reviews is a part of the Media Noire Network created and hosted by me, Natasha Nicolo, to celebrate Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year. (Note: In the early episodes, you will hear mention of "Noire Histoir, " my original Black history and culture podcast. That podcast still exists as Noire History but now focuses on Black history and non-fiction books and documentaries ...
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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

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Hey I'm Kyrin and I review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (i.e., not recent releases). Join me as I cover the basic details before diving into the themes, ideas and learnings we can take away from the fascinating realm of literature. Weekly live episode on Thurs 10am AEST (Wed/Thurs Midnight UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan every now and then.
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Welcome to Pure Cringe, where two old friends laugh & cringe while recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by Bravo TV Stars! Together, they’ll dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, they explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on reality television ...
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If you’re a Christian parent looking for the next great read for your kid or a kid who is looking for a new book, this is the podcast for you. We quickly review popular books and let you know what to look out for in them. We also look at the book from a Biblical lens to evaluate Gospel ties that can be made. No spoilers for the books, but you can be sure that these books are parent-reviewed and sometimes even kid-tested. Enjoy the show and have a great read for your next book. https://randal ...
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We do weekly reviews of DC Comic books, everything that comes out is talked about every week! Visit TheGeekMatrixPod.com to join our Discord and support the podcast for just $2.99 a month, where you'll find our weekly Spotlight Shows, highlighting each weeks biggest books, all of our podcast episodes in one place, other bonus shows, and chatting with all the other members of The Geek Matrix. In The Geek Matrix, You Are Not Alone... #DCComics #comics #comicbooks #comicreviews #comicsaregreat ...
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All types of running related books are reviewed by two non-elite track, road and trail runners. Observation and description of running books intended to inform, help and inspire anyone involved or related to running at any level. Whenever possible we chat with the author about the book, but if not then we try to do it justice. If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also go to our Buy Me A Coffee website where we have a few mo ...
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Join us as we talk about great business books and how they change the way people do business. Each week we chat with a local entrepreneur and find out more about a book they have read recently. Why did they buy it? What was a great "learning" from the book? How long did it take them to read it? Get real feedback o a book to help you save time and money on your next book commitment.
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If you love storytelling, Punch The Timeline is the podcast for you. Each episode, Jarrod and friends tell you about the comics you should be reading. The PTT Brand also features Starman Supper Club, where Jarrod reviews each issue of the 1994 DC Comic Starman. Follow PTT on Twitter @timelinepunch and check out the Exit Zero newsletter on Substack.
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Welcome to my podcast. Look, I just love reading books. So I'll read one or two interesting books a month and post reviews and questions/discussions on them. The format will mostly be unedited ramblings. Most importantly, I will ask a few questions and set the stage for discussions and also leave links for surveys and yes/no answers on google forms to get your opinions on certain things about the book/writings. I just want to be part of this wonderful community.
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Maurice’s Book Review podcast is simply put a podcast where we will be reviewing, rating and discussing the purpose and power of a mix of my personal favorite books and some of the top recommended books out in the market. Whether your a habitual reader or could not finish a book if they paid you like I once used to be, this podcast is for you. This podcast is here to spark conversation and open minds to different subject matters
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Welcome Book Lovers! Books.Com is a podcast that celebrates anything and everything about books. Hosted by bookworm Subhashini, each episode is designed to bring you stories that are most read, from the annals of history, literature, from fiction/nonfiction and from far and near. Listeners get insights into their favourite authors' lives, reading tips, reviews/summaries interestingly in English, Hindi, and Tamil. So, tune in every Fornight to listen her gush about popular and not so popular ...
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In this podcast, your host, Jason Iwara, will be reviewing different book series' like Dog Man, Big Nate, Magic Tree House, and Captain Underpants. You guys will send me different books that I should review. There are different types of books, and if you guys send them to me, I will surely review them. If you want to give me a suggestion, comment on the podcasts and tell me which books to review. I am very excited to start reviewing books with you guys.
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Super Tuesday isn’t just for politics anymore. Now it represents the day of the week where we get CW’s The Flash and ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD back to back. Dpalm and Kriss are here to recap and nerd out about both shows. Join Us. We also cover Arrow & Legends of Tomorrow and Shanna & the Doctor review Supergirl
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We must blah blah the blah in order to blah the blah from blah. 'The Tyranny Of Words' by Stuart Chase is his attempt at furthering the field of semantics to the general public. He takes us through the general theory, how language is used compared to cats or primitive people, areas of human conversation that contain more precise meaning and plenty …
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“Black Against Empire” by Joshua Bloom and Waldo E. Martin, Jr is the definitive history of The Black Panthers. The book not only charts the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party but also provides detailed backgrounds of its most prominent members. Learning about Huey P. Newton’s and Bobby Seale’s early family life set the stage for explaining t…
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In today's episode is brought to you by the letter 'A' for anxiety. We see our cast of designers panic as they try to create a look for a major retailer. Some Highlights: Our brief and sweaty soccer careers Robert coins the term, 'Banana Republican' Snatch Patrol Kevin is a pill Human Origami Tim Gunn as the Human Zamboni Stick around until the end…
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William Shaw about his latest book: The Wild Swimmers Plus I review My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor, The Last Resort by Heidi Perks and The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard. The three books Williams recommends are: Body Language by A K Turner The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Dissolution by C J Sansom Join our Facebook group here: https://w…
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Main Titans #9 Wonder Woman #9 Catwoman #65 Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #6 BonusBatman / Superman: World's Finest #27 - Rob Nightwing #114 - JoshGreen Lantern: War Journal #9 - RobSuperman #14 - JoshHonorable MentionsJohn Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #5The Bat-Man: First Knight #3Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #7 --- Send in a v…
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It was a Tuesday and all was not a'right in the land of the written word. Many a tome-titillated soul spent the first day of the week rending their clothes and donning sackcloth and ashes in protest of Monday’s episode experiencing delays. Untold thousands of book lovers were out their weekly recommendation. The question of “what to read?” that so …
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Send us a Text Message. The Race to Be Myself is a 4 part memoire where Caster talks about: The beginning: how she grew up, how she liked to hang out with boys and play sports, and what happened in puberty. The rise: How she got into running and eventually decided to be more serious about training. She also talks about getting more serious about sc…
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"Ain't I a Woman" by bell hooks explores the impact of racism and sexism on Black women. Not as separate factors but through the lens of intersectionality. The book charts the history of how “sexism operates both independently of and simultaneously with racism to oppress us” (Black women). Show notes and sources are available at https://medianoire.…
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"The Assassination of Fred Hampton" by Jeffrey Haas is an incredible book about a less celebrated but important Black figure. The details may differ but the story of Fred Hampton is unfortunately not uncommon. Yet, his death stands apart from most others as it was proven to have been the result of a concerted effort by the FBI and Chicago police. S…
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"Coming of Age in Mississippi" by Anne Moody is the story of a young Black woman coming of age in rural Mississippi during the 40's and 50's. Moody's introduction to and involvement in the Civil Rights Movement unfolds in a beautifully written story. It was refreshing to read about the development of an activist juxtaposed against a young woman's j…
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In this episode of the Noire Histoir podcast, I discuss "Watch Me Fly" by Myrlie Evers-Williams. "Watch Me Fly" is more than the story of the widow of a civil rights hero. It’s also the story of a rather sheltered woman who struggles to find herself in her thirties after her world is ripped apart. Show notes and are available at https://medianoire.…
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To quote the great philosopher Judge Dredd .... "I am the law". 'The Law' by Frédéric Bastiat is a philosophical treatise that might get confused as political writing due to the subtitle. Bastiat argues that the law should be limited to a narrow subset of protection of natural rights, not to be philanthropic & interfere in people's lives. Mini sect…
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"The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson, weaves together the stories of three people who fled the South during The Great Migration. It's not a happy book but I found it very inspiring. In this episode, I discuss the book's main characters and touch on The Great Migration, the plight of sharecroppers, and the generational wealth gap. Show not…
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I interview Imran Mahmood about his latest book called 'Finding Sophie' Plus I review ‘Dead Head’ by C J Skuse and ‘Greenwild - The World Behind The Door’ by Pari Thomson Imran mentions the latest Janice Hallet “The Examiner” out later this year. Plus his 3 book recommendations are: The Mars House by Natasha Pulley (out now) Hunted by Abir Mukherje…
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"The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood" by David Simon and Edward Burns is one of the most saddening and inspiring books I’ve ever read. The book follows the lives of residents near the corner of West Fayette and Monroe Streets in West Baltimore over a year in the early 90’s. The authors lay bare how a history of poverty, cri…
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"Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority" written by Tom Burrell, is a book about “the greatest propaganda campaign of all time”: the concept of black inferiority. In this episode, I discuss the book's theories on racial stereotypes and its exploration of the lingering effects of slavery on the Black psyche and community. Show notes …
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Honourable MentionsSinister Sons #4Batman / Dylan Dog #3Red Hood: The Hill #4MainOutsiders #7 - BrandonSuicide Squad: Dream Team #3 - RobBatman and Robin #9 - BrandonBonusBlue Beetle #9 - RobAction Comics #1065 - BrandonGreen Lantern #11 - Rob --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeekmatrixcomics/messageSupport th…
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"12 Years a Slave" is a movie/book about the unfortunate life events of Solomon Northup. Solomon was lured away from home under false pretenses, kidnapped, and sold into slavery. He then spent 12 years of his life yearning for his family and suffering under the false identity of "Platt". In this book and movie review, I discuss the themes of desper…
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Who is to blame for all the financial turmoil? 'More Money Than God' by Sebastian Mallaby is a history of US hedge funds. It details how they were created, notable people who worked in them and some of the legendary trades that occurred. It also goes over some of the larger financial bubbles (and subsequent crashes) that happened and contributions …
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Project Runway Season 1 Episode 2: Vision. The remaining 11 designers try to create a garment that embodies 'Envy'. The highlights: Michelle and Maria gush over Robert, Austin, and Jay We meet Baby Cries-a-Lot Kevin is compared to both Gollum and Captain Queeg from the Caine Mutiny It's death by a thousand bolts of cotton jersey! Stick around until…
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"Your Money and Your Man" by Michelle Singletary, offers women financial advice for life in general but mostly focuses on dating/courtship, marriage, and raising kids. In this episode, I discuss useful sections of the book along with the points on which I agreed and disagreed with Singletary's views on personal finance. Show notes are available at …
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Reading - something you do alone . . . or is it? Like pretty much everything in life, with the exception of going number two, it’s better with friends. If you are lacking those of a bookish disposition in your life, or simply are seeking better ones. These two fearless hosts invite you to join them and our awesome discord community for another week…
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I interview Samuel Burr about The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers plus I review: You Are Here by David Nicholls Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly The Trawlerman by William Shaw Books recommended by Samuel Burr We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman The Night In Question by Susan Fletcher The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey Hos…
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"At the Dark End of the Street" by Danielle L. McGuire tells the story of Black women's fight to obtain civil rights and equal legal protection against rape and sexual harassment. In this episode, I discuss the book's fresh perspective on Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement.⠀ Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/at-the-dark-…
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Honorable MentionsSuicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum #4Kneel Before Zod #5The Boy Wonder #1MainBirds of Prey #9 - JoshShazam! #11 - RobPoison Ivy #22 - JoshBatman #147 – RobBonusRob and Josh Stream Playing WWE 2K24 – See Omega Bam Man and many more (our CAW hashtags are tgm)Come and join the Geek Matrix as we talk about this week’s releases from DC!…
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Rob and Josh play some WWE 2K24 - Come watch some Omega Bam Man in the WAM arena! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeekmatrixcomics/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeekmatrixcomics/support
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"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" tells the story of Harriet Jacobs, a fugitive slave who escaped North with hopes of reuniting with her children. One of the primary themes is the impact of limited civil rights on slave women and their ability to protect themselves and their children. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/in…
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Be Useful extends beyond mere autobiography to offer a blueprint for practical action and personal success. "Be Useful" is structured around pivotal themes like having a clear vision, the power of persistence, and the importance of community and support networks. Join us as we take a look at the memorable, key takeaways from the book tody! Timeline…
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A review of "The Cutting Season" by Attica Locke, a murder mystery that takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana on the fictional Belle Vie plantation. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/cutting-season-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medianoire Pin…
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Though ten thousand and eighty minutes have passed since we last Monday’d, it seems like ten long book-less lifetimes have transpired. There are friends and then there are friends who read together. Then there are friends who read together AND listen to the Monday Morning Minute! Our fearless hosts have a juicy one for you today, folks. Not one rab…
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I Interview Lucy Vine all about her latest book Date With Destiny and I also review: The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay Can’t Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy PLUS Lucy Vine recommends the following books: Pity Party by Daisy Buchanan Reasonable People by Caroline Hulse The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty…
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A review of “Worthy” by Jada Pinkett Smith, a relatively new release about the actress' early life growing up in Baltimore, her career as an actress in LA, and of course her marriage. Show notes are available at https://medianoire.com/blog/worthy-book-review. VISIT MY WEBSITE https://medianoire.com FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.i…
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Honorable MentionsDC’s Spring BreakMainHarley Quinn 2024 Annual #1 - Rob The Flash 2024 Annual #1 - JoshNightwing 2024 Annual #1 – RobBonusSuperman: House of Brainiac Special #1 - Rob story 1, Josh story 2, Rob story 3Come and join the Geek Matrix as we talk about this week’s releases from DC! Watch us LIVE RIGHT NOW on www.thegeekmatrixpod.comhttp…
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Special Friday Episode Interview with Helen Lederer about her new book Not That I’m Bitter PLUS Helen recommends the following books: Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen Wahala by Nikki May The Book Of Witty Women - Collection of short stories for the Comedy Women In Print Prize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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"Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson is a book about family and identity. Eleanor Bennett was married with two children who despite being several years apart were very close as children but have become estranged as adults. The siblings are forced to deal with each other in the aftermath of their mother's passing. She has left some recordings for the…
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Be Useful extends beyond mere autobiography to offer a blueprint for practical action and personal success. "Be Useful" is structured around pivotal themes like having a clear vision, the power of persistence, and the importance of community and support networks. At 260 pages, the book is an engaging read filled with actionable advice, personal ane…
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Hello Bravo TV Fashion Friends. Welcome to our rewatch of the first Season of Project Runway! We hope you will join us for our unique brand of 'stitch & bitch' recap! Let's make it work, people! In this premiere episode of the series, we: Roll out new categories--stick around until the end to hear the winners this week! Fight nausea during quick-cu…
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Send us a Text Message. Running Through; my journey through moments of flight, is Steven’s journey into Running via a series of tiny moments of flight. This book is divided into short stories describing some of the moments in his personal running journey and how they ended up influencing his life. Some stories are funny anecdotes and others are not…
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Monday was AWFUL! It is fair to say the book community was on shaky ground for the last 24 hours. The Monday Morning Minute, starting book-folk’s weeks off since the dawn of time was delayed. It was only the promise of a Tuesday Minute that allowed many to push on through. Due to one whose name shan’t be mentioned (the handsome one), bandwidth was …
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I interview C J Skuse author of the Sweetpea series, the lates one is “Thorn In My Side”. I also review A Sign Of Her Own by Sarah Marsh Five Minds by Guy Morpuss An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley PLUS C J Skuse recommends the following books: Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltaha…
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A review of “Will” by Will Smith an autobiography about the rapper and actor that charts his life from a childhood in West Philadelphia to being a Hollywood megastar. It's an unexpectedly candid account of the ups and downs in Smith's life that led to me finishing the book with a different perspective of the man and insightful questions for myself.…
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Send us a Text Message. If you've been following our social media accounts (mainly FB and Instagram... we're not as good about posting to X or Threads...) then you'll have seen that Alan went to Boston this year. Before the Boston Marathon, we reviewed The Boston Marathon Handbook buy Marc Pollina, and it turned out that Alan and Marc ran very simi…
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