In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Damane” and “Eyes Without Pity”. We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. Episode 5, Damane: Moiraine and Rand run to save their lives, as Selene still appears to be alive; Egwene and Nynaeve meet a new enemy. Episode 6, Eyes Without Pity: Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances ..read more

In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2.  In this episode we focus on episodes 3 and 4 of Series 2 (“What might be” and “Daughter of the Night”). In relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. “What Might Be”: To become an Accepted, Nynaeve must overcome her trials; Rand finds it difficult to control his power; While searching the tower for Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne discover Sheria; Mat wakes up to find Liandr ..read more

In this bonus episode, Lotti, and M, are joined by AJ, and Liv, about series 2 of the Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we discuss specially episodes 1 and 2. We discuss all things costumes, plot points, and our favourite bits from the episodes. Plus we ask the question: Which Ajah would Jane Austen’s heroines be in? Make sure you’ve watched the episodes first, as it’s not spoiler free! Note this episode is marked E due to a light peppering of language.  Episode 1 synopsis: Nynaeve and Egwene must endure the harsh tutelage of Alanna and Liandrin; Liandrin holds Mat prisoner ..read more

It’s our Q and A episode! We answer your questions in this special bonus episode of our podcast. Content WarningsNA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09 Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumb ..read more

For our final book review of series 3 join us as we discuss the Sherlock Holmes story “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring haunted moors, Scooby-Doo villainy, the John Watson defence squad, and some dogs (no cats). For our other episodes featuring Sherlock Holmes, including “Study in Scarlet”, see our website link below.  Content WarningsMurder, death of animals, brief mention of phrenology  Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but p ..read more

Join us on an unforgettable literary journey as we unlock the secrets of Tamsyn Muir's captivating novel, "Gideon the Ninth." In this episode, we venture into a realm where necromancers wield power, the line between life and death blurs, and secrets shroud the decaying Canaan House. Content WarningsDeath Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.word ..read more

Join us for a discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma - a story of misguided match-making, lying lovers, and stressful social situations. We talk about class, telling yourself stories about what’s going on in the heads of those around you, and - of course - who we’d fight if given the chance. Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.word ..read more

In this mini episode, the team ask the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson.  For the full book review, see series 1 episode 20 Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ Twitter: https ..read more

Join us for a discussion of the first book in Tamora Pierce’s The Song of the Lioness series, Alanna the First Adventure. We think about what this story has to say about gender, and how it took on topics like bullying, sexism and misogyny while not even being allowed to run more than a couple hundred pages, because “it’s for children”. Content Warnings Discussion of misogyny and school bullying.  Support the show P.s If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first ..read more

It’s time for us to review another medieval poem! In this episode, we discuss “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”.  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English, with an unknown author. The title of the poem was given centuries later after it was first written. It is one of the best-known Arthurian stories, with its plot combining two types of folk motifs: the beheading game, and the exchange of winnings. The poem draws on Welsh, Irish, and English stories, as well as the French chivalric tradition. Also, it is an important example of a chivalri ..read more