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Book Academy Podcast

Book Academy Podcast

By Sophie Metropolis

Talks on various books. Your podcast library where we discuss wellness books, popular fiction novels, timeless classic literature, and many more. Hosted by Sophie Metropolis.


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Jane Austen's 6 Novels (Rated and Ranked)

Book Academy PodcastMay 26, 2020

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2023 Book Reviews

2023 Book Reviews

Book talk about the books I have read for the year 2023.

The Forty Rules of Love- Elif Shafak

The Mermaid- Christina Henry

A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara

The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris

Pachinko - Min Jin Lee

The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene

Circe - Madeline Miller

Happiness Project - Suki Fleet

Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan

Dead End Memories- Banana Yoshimoto

The Memoirs of Geisha- Arthur Golden

Feb 21, 202445:43
Episode 31- Book Reviews on Productivity Books

Episode 31- Book Reviews on Productivity Books

It's a new episode of non-fiction book reviews about productivity books. We read The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma, Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven,  and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Listen to this short book talks about the important points of these popular productivity books. 

Feb 22, 202315:48
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- Book Podcast Episode 30

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- Book Podcast Episode 30

Enjoy another short but sweet book podcast review talking about the bestselling book Norwegian Wood. This is another Murakami treasure that the book community frequently recommends for those who are just starting to read the Murakami literary magic. 

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Jul 17, 202110:60
Minimalism Books- Podcast episode 29

Minimalism Books- Podcast episode 29

Podcast recommending various resources (books, vlogs, etc.) if you are starting to live the life of a minimalist.

Featured review of the book "The Joy of Less by Francine Jay." 

Not sponsored. 

Free podcasting. 

Host: Sophie Metropolis

Jun 26, 202115:11
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Reading Journey)

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Reading Journey)

This is another classical edition book podcast featuring Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. The book is claimed to be one of the best novels ever written in literature. It's a story of the war in Russia interspersed with narratives of the life of Russian aristocratic families. In this less than 30 minute podcast, we talk about our personal journey while reading the book and we'll be giving you the best takeaway notes from Leo Tolstoy. 


Apr 20, 202126:41
2020 Reading In Review
Jan 05, 202110:38
2021 Reading Goals

2021 Reading Goals

Episode 26 is about our reading goals, and why people do them, or why others don’t.   

We chatted all about 52 books in 52 weeks, popular challenges, Goodreads, and even #NaNoWriMo. 

You can leave us a message about your reading goals. Thanks for listening.


Dec 10, 202010:38
Classic Edition- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Nov 16, 202011:50
Haruki Murakami- Kafka on the Shore

Haruki Murakami- Kafka on the Shore

This is a book podcast featuring the award winning book of Haruki Murakami. Kafka on the Shore is a fiction novel that brings readers to a whimsical world of fantasy set in Japan. The story gives readers a lot of feelings and would make you read more of Murakami's works.
Oct 23, 202011:58
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

"It is not until much later, as the skin sags and the heart weakens, that children understand; their stories, and all their accomplishments, sit atop the stories of their mothers and fathers, stones upon stones, beneath the waters of their lives." (Mitch Albom) 

This book podcast episode is an enchanting talk about life and the afterlife.

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Oct 12, 202008:42
The Science of... Trilogy by Wallace Wattles

The Science of... Trilogy by Wallace Wattles

The Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well, and The Science of Being Great. This is the classical trilogy of Wallace D. Wattles, an American New Thought writer. This book podcast talks about the 3 best selling self-help books of all time.
Sep 22, 202010:12
Still Alice by Lisa Genova (Review)

Still Alice by Lisa Genova (Review)

The book is a fictional story of a 50-year-old woman’s descent into dementia through early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Alice is a professor with tenure at Harvard when the symptoms first appear. This book is not just about Alice, it’s the story of the family. The family goes through and grows through with Alice's illness. 

This is a short book podcast review and reflection on Lisa Genova's first self-published book. 

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Sep 09, 202007:24
The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter, M.D. (Book Review)
Aug 13, 202014:13
Born A Crime by Trevor Noah (Book Review and Analysis)

Born A Crime by Trevor Noah (Book Review and Analysis)

A young boy's life about how people had find something different in him and turned it into disgust. This is a hopeful memoir about understanding race and ending discrimination. Listen to this 13 minute talk on the book Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.
Jul 13, 202013:34
Hows and Whys of the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

Hows and Whys of the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

Book Podcast from the reading journey of "The Power of Now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment" by E. Tolle.
Jul 06, 202013:37
Educated by Tara Westover (A Review)

Educated by Tara Westover (A Review)

Episode 17 in book podcast is a review and a takeaway lesson on the controversial memoir of Tara Westover. This is a 17-minute no-holds-barred educated discussion.
Jun 29, 202017:37
The Clash of Jane Eyre and Anna Karenina

The Clash of Jane Eyre and Anna Karenina

The duel of the two timeless classic novels- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Which book is better? 😏
Jun 25, 202027:13
The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams

The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams

This is a short book podcast on the take away lessons on The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. How do we find lasting joy in a changing world?
Jun 17, 202012:42
TBR Books for the next half of 2020 (Jun-Dec)

TBR Books for the next half of 2020 (Jun-Dec)

Sharing with you our to be read books for the next 6 months of this year. 8 books are waiting to be scratched off the list.
Jun 03, 202009:31
How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff

How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff

A 15-minute insight on the book How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff. Does statistics even make sense?
Jun 02, 202014:59
Ikigai by H. Garcia and F. Miralles
May 27, 202011:12
Jane Austen's 6 Novels (Rated and Ranked)
May 26, 202018:30
Normal People by Sally Rooney

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Normal People by Sally Rooney is a New York Times best seller novel. This episode is a book talk on issues around the characters and plot of the contemporary love story.
May 25, 202011:12
Book Minimalism (Why I don't buy books anymore?)

Book Minimalism (Why I don't buy books anymore?)

A less than 10-minute talk on the shift of the habit of reading to digital form.
May 18, 202009:19
Lullabies by Lang Leav

Lullabies by Lang Leav

Book insights on one of the popular works of the modern day poet Lang Leav. Listen to a short chat on the relevance of poetry in modern times.
May 15, 202010:17
How Not to Die by Michael Greger, MD
May 10, 202014:15
Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi

Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi

Let's book talk about financial success and learn from an expert entrepreneur with his book that had sold thousands of copies worldwide.
May 09, 202016:40
Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson

Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson

We look into the scientific side of yoga with a personal journey while reading the book.
Apr 30, 202024:45
Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet by Susan Cain

Bringing you the personal impact of the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking. We delve into book insights and how introversion and extroversion shapes people's life.
Apr 28, 202018:32
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Book discussion based on history and lessons of the past.
Apr 27, 202013:33
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast and Slow is a non-fiction book. This podcast discussed views on one of the most intellectual books written in our time. It will enrich one's lexical range about judgements and choices.

So, stop being overconfident when you are wrong and read this book.
Apr 23, 202015:35
101 Job Interview Questions by James Reed

101 Job Interview Questions by James Reed

This is an insight on the book written by a recruitment specialist and a Harvard graduate, James Reed. For everyone who wants to ace their interview without the hassle of using Google for the best answers.
Apr 21, 202007:28