It's Okay To Buy Another Book!
By Hollis House
Here at IOTBAB, your host, writer/bookworm Angela Hilario will chat all things literary from recent reads to classics to foreign lit to everything in-between. If you're trying to save money, or you can't move in your house because the TBR pile might collapse on you - look away!
It's Okay To Buy Another Book!Feb 11, 2024
Ep. 12: Gay Mermaids & Reverse Storytelling
Our first entry into our Road to the Oscars segment, as well as books as I'm excited to read, and our main topic reviews: TOMB SWEEPING by Alexandra Chang and PRINCE OF ENDLESS TIDES by Ben Alderson.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:56 Intro
01:57 - 18:49 - Road to the Oscars (Barbie vs. Oppenheimer)
18:55 - 29:04 Books I'm Excited For
29:10 - Main Topic
Books Mentioned:
"Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong" by James W. Loewen https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lies-my-teacher-told-me-james-w-loewen/1100185227
"The King's Assassin: The Secret Plot to Murder King James I" by Benjamin Woolley
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250125057/thekingsassassin
(Mary and George TV show announcement: https://twitter.com/filmupdates/status/1753090387294740934?s=46)
The Princess of Thornwood Drive by By Khalia Moreau https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/khalia-moreau/the-princess-of-thornwood-drive/9781538725269/?lens=forever
Prince of Endless Tides by Ben Alderson https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Endless-Tides-Darkmourn-Universe-ebook/dp/B0C9JT4X4Y
Tomb Sweeping by Alexandra Chang https://www.harpercollins.com/products/tomb-sweeping-alexandra-chang?variant=40976859594786
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Ep. 11: Interview with Shannon C.F. Rogers, Author of I'D RATHER BURN THAN BLOOM
In this special episode, we are interviewing Shannon C.F. Rogers, the author of the incredible YA novel, I'D RATHER BURN THAN BLOOM. *warning: spoilers ahead!*
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Ep. 10: Added to my TBR Pile
Happy Sunday! In this episode I talk about some of the books I'm excited to read this year, plus a little segment on the movies I've seen this past week. Let me know: do you also want to hear some of my thoughts on movies or should I leave it for a separate podcast? Leave a comment!
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Books Mentioned:
I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL by Natalie Sue
RELUCTANT IMMORTALS by Gwendolyn Kiste
ROGUE by Mona Awad
Movies Mentioned:
NAPOLEAN (2023)
THE EXORCISTS: BELIEVER (2023)
Ep. 9: On Dealing With Goal-Heartbreak
Through two memoirs: ELEPHANTS IN MY BACKYARD by Rajiv Surendra and OVER IT by Lolo Jones, we will be discussing the sacrifices involved in pursuing big-time goals, and the heartbreak that might occur in the event when we don't reach them.
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Ep. 8: On Book Snobbery
Today I'm talking about book snobs and snobbery and why we shouldn't be hatin'!
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Ep. 7: 2023 Reading Wrap- Up
Talking about the books I read in 2023; my favorite and least favorite books, and some reading stats. Plus, my 2024 bookish goals (and a special announcement!)
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Ep. 6: "Evil Eye" by Etaf Rum
Discussing a five-star read, EVIL EYE by Etaf Rum. Join the book club on instagram! @itsokaytobuyanotherbook
Ep. 5: "Fault Lines" by Emily Itami
We're talking about "Fault Lines," by Emily Itami! Follow the book club @itsokaytobuyanotherbook
Ep. 4: "The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears
Talking about Britney Spears' memoir, THE WOMAN IN ME, and how it brings up important reminders of how women are viewed (and vilified) in society, how a fight for freedom is the same no matter the contextual circumstances, and how Justin Timberlake is trash.
*Spoilers begin after the instrumental break*
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Ep. 3: I Hate You, I Love You
Our main topic is the enemies to lovers trope - why does it work, and why do we love it? Follow us on instagram @itsokaytobuyanotherbook
Books mentioned:
"Spare" by Prince Harry"
"The Kind Worth Killing" by Peter Swanson
"Eight Perfect Murders" by Peter Swanson
"Before She Knew Him" by Peter Swanson
"Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin
"11/22/63" by Stephen King
"The Hating Game" by Sally Thorne
"The Love Hypothesis" by Ali Hazelwood
Quote of the week from "Convenience Store Woman" Sayaka Murata
And our book for next week: "Fault Lines" by Emily Itami
Ep. 2: How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
We're talking about new books on our TBR as well as some tips and tricks on how to get more motivation to read and not, you know, binge on Netflix.
Ep. 1: That Favorite Books Pile
It's okay to forget the plot of your favorite book! Welcome to the first episode of IOTBAB! We talk current reads, books that we need to read before we watch them on the big screen, what I'm currently watching, and my definitive list of favorite books of all time! Join our book club over at https://www.instagram.com/itsokaytobuyanotherbook/
It's Okay To Buy Another Book! | Trailer
Have a stack of books you haven't read yet that's slowly but surely taking over your home but can't resist going to the bookstore (or library!) and getting just One. More. Book...? Don't worry. We don't judge. It's okay to buy another book!
Here at IOTBAB, your host, writer/bookworm Angela Hilario will chat all things literary from recent reads to classics to foreign lit to everything in-between. If you're trying to save money, or you can't move in your house because the TBR pile might collapse on you - look away!
Follow us on IG @itsokaytobuyanotherbook
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