The Cozy Christmas Book Tag | Original Tag | Advent Calendar @ArtBookshelfOdyssey

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey The Cozy Christmas Movie Book Tag

This is day 4 of the advent calender. For day 5, check out @DarkRootsCreations tomorrow!

I’ve picked my favorite Christmas movies, and made a book tag out of it. I’d love to hear your answers! Also because I’m a big Dickens nerd, most of my answers have to do with Charles Dickens… But since it's Christmas, I'm sure that's ok, right?
Tag Questions:
1. The Santa Clause: Recommend a book about family
2. The Grinch: Recommend a book about the redemption of an unlikable character
3. The Polar Express: Recommend a book about travel
4. Home Alone: Recommend a book about a character who faces challenges on their own.
5. The Hallmark Christmas Movie: Recommend a book that you find cozy
6. A Christmas Story: Even though I’ve given this movie a couple of chances, I can’t enjoy it. Recommend a book that you didn’t like the first time and tried to reread it a second time. Did you like it better the second time round? Or did you still DNF it?
7. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: Recommend a book that always makes you laugh.
8. A Miracle on 34th St: Since I like the remake better than the original, Recommend a book that is a retelling of a classic. OR, since the film is about belief, recommend a book about faith in something.
9. It’s a Wonderful Life: Recommend a book that you have reread, especially if it’s been more than twice. Do you like rereading books? Why or why not?
10. The Nightmare Before Christmas: recommend a scary book.
11. Elf: Recommend a holiday book - it can be a book about any holiday, not just Christmas.
12. A Christmas Carol: recommend your favorite classic book.
Bonus: Tag some friends who love Christmas!

I Tag:
@mitzireadsandwrites
@StormReads
@DarkRootsCreations

Check out the beachbum channel @theBeachbumbookworm and check out my interview with her on the podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=Gp6QhcGqgp4&ab_channel=ACozyChristmasPodcast

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My wish list: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OLK4ULHQVZJE

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My Christmas Podcast: www.cozychristmaspod.com
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The Cozy Christmas Book Tag | Original Tag | Advent Calendar

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2022-12-04 | The Cozy Christmas Movie Book Tag

This is day 4 of the advent calender. For day 5, check out @DarkRootsCreations tomorrow!

I’ve picked my favorite Christmas movies, and made a book tag out of it. I’d love to hear your answers! Also because I’m a big Dickens nerd, most of my answers have to do with Charles Dickens… But since it's Christmas, I'm sure that's ok, right?
Tag Questions:
1. The Santa Clause: Recommend a book about family
2. The Grinch: Recommend a book about the redemption of an unlikable character
3. The Polar Express: Recommend a book about travel
4. Home Alone: Recommend a book about a character who faces challenges on their own.
5. The Hallmark Christmas Movie: Recommend a book that you find cozy
6. A Christmas Story: Even though I’ve given this movie a couple of chances, I can’t enjoy it. Recommend a book that you didn’t like the first time and tried to reread it a second time. Did you like it better the second time round? Or did you still DNF it?
7. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: Recommend a book that always makes you laugh.
8. A Miracle on 34th St: Since I like the remake better than the original, Recommend a book that is a retelling of a classic. OR, since the film is about belief, recommend a book about faith in something.
9. It’s a Wonderful Life: Recommend a book that you have reread, especially if it’s been more than twice. Do you like rereading books? Why or why not?
10. The Nightmare Before Christmas: recommend a scary book.
11. Elf: Recommend a holiday book - it can be a book about any holiday, not just Christmas.
12. A Christmas Carol: recommend your favorite classic book.
Bonus: Tag some friends who love Christmas!

I Tag:
@mitzireadsandwrites
@StormReads
@DarkRootsCreations

Check out the beachbum channel @theBeachbumbookworm and check out my interview with her on the podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=Gp6QhcGqgp4&ab_channel=ACozyChristmasPodcast

Connect with me online
My wish list: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OLK4ULHQVZJE

Find Me online:
Podcast: bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com
My Christmas Podcast: www.cozychristmaspod.com
Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey
Discord: discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe
Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey
Twitter: @odyssey_podcast
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Email: bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com

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Charles Dickens Plays Chess | The Chess Book Tag | Tag Tuesday

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-10-15 | Today I'm doing the Chess Book Tag with a fun, Victober twist! It's a Charles Dickens themed book tag!

This tag was created by @AaronReadABook and you can see the original here: youtube.com/watch?v=sOiyrlBkvbI&t=0s&ab_channel=AaronReadABook

I was inspired to do this by @insearchofwonder and you can see her tag video here: youtube.com/watch?v=_SxWR2-cEoc&ab_channel=InSearchofWonder

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:43 Prompt 1: Pawn - a character that rises in the ranks
05:20 Prompt 2: Rook - a book that features a castle
07:09 Prompt 3: Knight - a book about an animal or animals, bonus points if it’s a horse
11:00 Prompt 4: Bishop - a book that features religious characters or members of a church, bonus points for a bishop
12:57 Prompt 5: Queen - a book with a strong female character
15:12 Prompt 6: King - a book about a monarch or ruler
17:06 Prompt 7: Tag Others!

I Tag:
@MyMessyBookshelf
@mitzireadsandwrites
@M-J
@KevinsNovelAdvice

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Books Mentioned:
Oliver Twist
Great Expectations
David Copperfield
A Tale of Two Cities
Hard Times
Bleak House
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The Life of Our Lord
Our Mutual Friend
Dombey and Son
God and Charles Dickens by Gary L. Colledge

Is this book scary? | Book Review: GHOST CAMERA by Darcy Coates

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-10-11 | Don't watch, you'll regret it...

Today I have a book review, a short story collection called "Ghost Camera" by Darcy Coates. Is the book really that scary? I also share my admittedly brief history of reading horror, and give a few recommendations at the end.

UPDATE: So I double checked about who recommended this book to me, and I heard about this book on @TheNerdyNarrative 's channel. Check out her review video here: youtube.com/watch?v=xPnbyGXcwdI&ab_channel=TheNerdyNarrative Thank you Leslie for making me lose some sleep...

@M-J was the one who described a different book that scared her so bad, "it made me go to church"!

Both channels have excellent recommendations!

Get your copy of GHOST CAMERA, if you dare...
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Timestamps
00:00 My History with Horror
02:00 Introduction to the book
02:57 Ghost Camera
04:49 The Run to Broken Ridge Lighthouse
05:35 Untamed Things
06:47 A Box of Tapes
11:15 A Few Other Suggestions

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Bottled Secrets, Haunted Houses, and Inspired Creativity: an interview with author Mary Kendall

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-10-09 | In today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to add to your TBR, listen to this episode today!

Find Mary and her book online here: marykendallauthor.com

"After an archeological dig at Rosewood, Miranda's historic house, unearths an ancient blue bottle of questionable origin, it seems to trigger the occurrence of inexplicable and mysterious events. While Brian, the head archeologist, and his team try to figure out the mystery behind the blue bottle, disturbing encounters with the local folks leave Miranda shaken and unsure of the isolated, coastal corner of Virginia where she has moved. In fact, it seems that there are forces at hand trying to oust Miranda from Rosewood with the bottle at the root of it all. When she is awakened one night by an eerie glow at her window and finds a circle of fire around her property, she must decide. Should she leave her dream house or stay--and potentially pay the ultimate price?"

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction, What are You Reading
11:25 Bottled Secrets of Rosewood
15:55 Growing up in old and haunted houses and the things that inspiring creativity
31:35 Her book journey, advice, and more

#podcast #books #reading recommendations

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Thriller vs. Cozy | Reading Wrap Up of Two Great Mysteries - No Spoilers!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-27 | One of these things is not like the other... but both are very good mysteries! Today I review Dead Mile by Jo Furniss, a locked room type mystery that takes place almost entirely in a car. Then the other I review is a cozy mystery called Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush. While in many ways it is a typical cozy, there are a few things that make this one of the best ones I've read in awhile! Find out all about them in today's video, and let me know if you've read these books and what other great mysteries you've had on your shelf!

These books were recommended by
@CriminOllyBlog
@theBeachbumbookworm

Timestamps
00:00 Dead Mile Review
04:20 Grounds For Murder Review

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The Unsurprisingly Overly Ambitious Victober TBR

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-25 | In which I share my Victober TBR, get easily distracted, and wrestle to speak basic english. I'm just so excited for the best time of the reading year!

Victober Hosts:
@katehowereads
@BlatantlyBookish
@katiejlumsden
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711

Other Channels mentioned
@jenniferbrooks
@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf

Time Stamps:
00:00 Opening Waffle
03:28 Kate Howe’s Challenge read a book with religious view
05:30 Katie’s Challenge - a book that plays with form in some way
07:26 Marissa’s Challenge - a book that was originally serialized
09:09 Ros’s Challenge - a victorian play
10:52 The Group Challenges
14:13 The Doctor’s Wife by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
15:04 A Bonus Read - Sylvia’s Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
16:39 Some NF Victorian books
20:35 Something Completely Different

Books Mentioned:
Kilvert’s Diaries
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Beetle by Richard Marsh
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
The Frozen Deep by Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins
The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sylvia’s Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
How to Be Victorian by Ruth Goodman
Dickens and the Workhouse by Ruth Richardson
The Brontes: a Life in Letters by Juliet Barker

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Another Exciting Reading Wrap Up! | August reading wrap up

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-20 | In today's video I talk about 5 more books I finished in August. It's a hodgepodge collection of some trash, some Sci-Fi, and some mysteries. Though this week's reading might seem like a random collection of genres, they all involve characters who are forced to confront life-or-death situations that push them to their limits! No wonder I'm so tired after reading all of these!

What have you been reading this past month? Let me know in the comments!

Channels I mention:
@TheNerdyNarrative
@CriminOllyBlog
@M-J
@inerdius

Timestamps & Books Mentioned
00:35 I am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells
03:24 Garbology collection
04:50 Married with Zombies by Jesse Peterson
07:56 Native Tongue by Suzette Haden Elgin
13:33 The Plea by Steve Cavanagh

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Scotland, Witches, and Cozy Mysteries | Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-13 | In today's episode, I interview author Felicity Green. She is the author of the Scottish Witches Cozy Mystery Series. Her books are an excellent choice if you want some witchy cozy mysteries to read this October! Not only do we also explore her author journey from actress to author, we also end up talking about a lot of great cozy mysteries! So get ready to add to your TBR list with this fun episode!

felicitygreenauthor.com

Time Stamps
00:00 The Scottish Witches Mystery Series
08:30 Author Journey
13:29 Favorite Books
15:30 The Story Behind the Witch's Story
18:20 Challenges
21:37 Book Recommendations, Cozies, and yummy treats

Books Mentioned
Famous Five series and Twins of St. Clare by Enid Blyton
Books by Kelley Armstrong
Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Paige Shelton Scottish Bookshop Mysteries
Amanda Flower Magical Garden Series
Harry Dresden Series by Jim Butcher
Shady Hollows series by Juneau Black
Beacon Bakeshop Series by Darci Hannah
Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton

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Ray Bradbury on Marriage & Aging: My Thoughts on The Maiden & Dandelion Wine

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-10 | Hello! Today I have another episode of Ray Bradbury's Short Stories. I'm reading from his Dark Carnival collection, and today's story I discuss is called "The Maiden". Since it was such a short and weird story, I also review some of the short stories that can be found in his classic work of literature, Dandelion Wine. I've been buddy reading it with @mitzireadsandwrites and it is a fantastic tale!

Most of the discussion will be spoiler free - I talk more about the themes and imagery that Bradbury uses more than his plot points.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro and Discussion of The Maiden
02:00 Spoilers for The Maiden
04:33 Dandelion Wine - Non spoilers

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A Little Bit of Classics, A Little Bit of Trash | Reading Wrap Up for July - August

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-09-06 | In today's video I wrap up a few of the books that I have read over the last two months. I share a few brief thoughts on some books I read for Jane Austen July, and then talk about some of the books I've read for Garbaugust, and a couple of other odds and ends thrown in.

Most of the books I mention in the video I read for GarbAugust but there have been some great trash I've read this month. Everything from SF to horror to something called.... a splatter western?

Channels Mentioned:
@CriminOllyBlog - Thank you Olly for putting on such a fun event like Garbaugust!

Timestamps
00:00 Life updates
03:00 Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
09:05 Jane Austen July and Garbaugust Wrap Up
14:13 Garfield, by Jim Davis
16:12 Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell
19:05 Episode 13 by Craig DiLouie
20:43 Wrap up thoughts

Books Mentioned:
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen
Firefly: Big Damn Hero by James Lovegrove,
Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen,
Hunger on the Chisholm Trail by M. Ennenbach
Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell
Episode 13 by Craig DiLouie
Garfield by Jim Davis
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Talking Back to Stories: an Interview with Author Jeanne Blasberg | The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-08-30 | Hello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", and it is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. We talk about how different the story is seen in the modern "me too" movement, what goes into writing a retelling, and the powerful connection our myths and legends have to our stories today.

Find Jeanne Blasberg online: jeanneblasberg.com

Get her book here: jeanneblasberg.com/books/daughter-of-a-promise

Books Mentioned/Discussed:
"James" by Percival Everett (bookshop.org/a/56283/9780385550369 bookshop.org affiliate link)

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (bookshop.org/a/56283/9780063251984 bookshop.org affiliate link)

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New York Booktube Tag | Tag Tuesday

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-08-13 | Hello everyone! Today I am doing the New York Booktube Tag. I was tagged by the wonderful channel @MyMessyBookshelf - make sure you check out her channel!

Nikki's video: youtube.com/watch?v=denK_ZzzTnM&ab_channel=MyMessyBookshelf

If you'd like to check out my wife's Uncle's artist website, find him here:
Quiet Raquette Studio: https://steven-c-cobb.square.site/

Books Mentioned:
Nero Wolfe Mysteries by Rex Stout
Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens
The Apartment by S. L. Grey
Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy
Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

#booktube #tagtuesday #newyork

Confessions of a (Not So) Boring Reader: Jane Austen, Cozy Mysteries, & Author Anna A. Armstrong

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-07-15 | In this episode of "The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast" we celebrate being boring! I have the pleasure of interviewing cozy mystery writer Anna A. Armstrong - who is NOT a boring writer! We kick off our conversation by discussing our mutual love for Jane Austen, acknowledging that while it may seem basic to some, we find immense comfort in her timeless works like "Pride and Prejudice." Embracing our so-called "boring" tastes, we chat about the joy and comfort these classic stories bring us. Anna also shares her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, giving us an inside look at her process and her delightful FitzMorris Family Mystery series. Join us for a delightful chat that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the charm of beloved literature.

The FitzMorris Mystery Series:

thecotswoldwriter.com

Timestamps:
03:42 Discussing Jane Austenwwwwww
12:40 Anna Armstrong's Writing Journey
26:00 Biggest challenges and joys
29:55 What’s coming up next
35:08 In Praise of YA literature

Books Mentioned:
Corpse in the Chard, by Anna A. Armstrong
Murder on the Isle, by Anna A. Armstrong
Season for Murder, by Anna A. Armstrong
Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

#podcast #booktube #janeaustenjuly #janeausten #cozymysteries #bookshelf

Is This the Greatest Ray Bradbury Story? | My reflections on The Lake from Dark Carnival

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-07-03 | Today I share another episode from the off and on series I'm doing discussing some of the greatest short stories Ray Bradbury has written. Specifically I'm looking at the stories found in his first collection, Dark Carnival.

Today's story is a melancholy one. The story focuses on a young man named Harold and his recollection of a traumatic experience from his childhood about his friend Tally. In the video I discuss the plot (with spoilers, so make sure you read the story if that's a concern!), talk about my thoughts on it, and share some other writing that discusses the story.

This is a definitive story by Ray Bradbury, and it's hard to believe he was only 22 years old when he wrote it. If you've read the story, comment below and we can continue to conversation there!

Time Stamps
00:00 Dark Carnival - introducing the collection
03:33 The Lake - spoiler discussion
10:40 Quotes from essays about the lake - is it the best?
15:22 Thoughts on Writing
15:55 What’s Next in the Bradbury Short Story Club

Post from author Sam Weller website http://www.samweller.net/bradbury-1 check out #4

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Jane Austen July 24 TBR | A Rather Modest List

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-06-24 | It's time for Jane Austen July! One of the great reading events of the year. Today I will be going over my TBR, which isn't a lot this year. I'm trying to take things a bit easy, so I'm not over planning.

But I will probably over plan anyway!

Let me know if you are participating, and what you'll be reading next month.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Group Read and reflections on Jane Austen novels
05:27 Prompt 2 - non main novels
06:35 Prompt 3 - Nonfiction Works about her
09:45 Prompt 4 - read a retelling or historical fiction set in her time
14:30 Prompt 5 - read a contemporary of Jane Austen
14:45 Prompt 6 - Watch a direct screen adaptation
18:04 Prompt 7 - watch a modern retelling of a Jane Austen book

Books Mentioned:
Sense & Sensibility
Mansfield Park
Emma
A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil
Jane Austen: Her life by Park Honan
Jane Austen and the Clergy by Irene Collins
Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
Sense and Second Degree Murder by Tirzah Price
Manslaughter park by Tirzah Price
In want of a suspect by Tirzah Price
The Jane Austen Project
The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: guest author Jesper Soerensen | Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-06-21 | After an unplanned short hiatus from the podcast, I'm back behind the mic talking about my favorite author, Charles Dickens. My guest today is author Jesper Soerensen and he's just written a book about Dickens and his stories. In the episode we talk about his book, we share plenty of recommendations, and have a lot of discussion about the stories that Dickens wrote. We do not talk spoilers, so whether you're relatively new to Dickens or are a hardcore fan, there is something for everyone in today's interview!

Find Jesper online:
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My author page at Olympia Publishers: olympiapublishers.com/authors/jesper-soerensen
Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: amazon.com/dp/1804390143?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Books mentioned:
We talk about all of Charles Dickens' novels, and several biographies by Michael Slater, Fred Kaplan, and Peter Ackroyd.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and book discussion
14:00 Biographies about Dickens
21:00 Discovering Dickens
28:00 Reading Dickens when you're older
31:01 Top 5? More like top 20...
38:50 Favorite Dickens Characters
45:55 What’s coming up next?

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My Summer TBR! | Jane Austen, Garbage, Classics, and ... Christmas?!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-06-11 | Hey everyone, I'm back! In today's video, I talk about all the books I will be reading this summer. I'm doing a couple of reading events, a few bookclubs, and some other odds and ends. I am going to skip all adult responsibilities and do nothing but read all summer!

Ok, not really... but I do have some great reads I'm looking forward to!

cozychristmas.libsyn.com

Channels Mentioned:
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@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf
@cozychristmaspodcast

Time Stamps:
00:00 Life update - where have I been?
02:05 Introducing the Big Summer TBR
03:00 Jane Austen July - Main Read
06:10 Moby Dick by Herman Melville
08:48 Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens
10:55 June on the Range - The Rustlers of Pecos County by Zane Grey, Wildfire by Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour,
15:26 Garbaugust 2024
16:32 Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury (tag mitzi and alice!)
18:14 Ray Bradbury SS Club - Dark Carnival by Ray Bradbury
20:02 A Cozy Christmas Book Club - The Christmas Train by David Balducci
23:35 What’s Coming Next?

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A Final Chapter For Dad: Leaving a Legacy of Stories | Life Update

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-04-25 | A few weeks ago, I received the surprising news that my dad had suddenly passed away with no warning. After taking a few weeks off from the channel to process and grieve, I wanted to get on today to talk about him, his love of stories, and how he has influenced my reading life.

Books Mentioned:
The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared by Alice Ozma

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An Eclectic Used Book Haul | Book Haul Spring 2024

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-04-10 | In today's video, I share some of the books I've been able to pick up from a variety of used book stores I've been to recently. I've gathered up a collection of mystery, sci-fi, nonfiction, and lots of fun reading ahead! There's something for everyone here.

Books Mentioned:
Seattle Noir edited by Curt Colbert
On the Run Gordon R Dickson
In Iron Years by Gordon R. Dickson
TIme Storm by Gordon R Dickson
The Songs of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke
The View from Serendip by Arthur C. Clarke
At the Stroke of Madness by Alex Kava
B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton
How to Read and Why by Harold Bloom
The Reading Promise by Alice Ozma and Jim Brozina
Holding Stone Hands by Alan Boye

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Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice... and Football? | Bookshelf Odyssey Pocast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-03-22 | In today's episode, I play part 2 of my interview with authors Jessica Thompson and J. R. Lancaster. We talk about Jane Austen, our experiences reading her books, and favorite adaptations. I also share some of my favorite Jane Austen memes that came up out of the Super Bowl, we discuss other favorite mystery writers, and more! Thanks for joining us on this hilarious discussion about one of the greatest authors to put pen to paper!

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J. R. Lancaster: jrlancasterwriter.wordpress.com

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The Luck of the Irish: A New Cozy Mystery Anthology! Part 1 | Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-03-15 | In today's video, I am joined by mystery authors J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson to talk about their new St. Patrick's Day-Themed Cozy Mystery Anthology, edited by Jessica Thompson and Kate Darroch. We also talk about St. Patrick's Day traditions, and of course we give you a big list of Irish themed mysteries to read!

And then near the end of the episode, I find out that I was in the presence of some Jane Austen mega fans, and we ended up talking for another half hour about her and some of our favorite classics. So the episode will be divided up and next week Jessica and J. R. will be back to talk about some more of our favorite reads!

Do you have any St. Patrick's Day traditions? Do you have any good book recommendations connect to March? Let us know in the comments!

Time Stamps:
01:50 Luck of the Irish - author conversation
11:12 St. Patricks Day Mystery Recommendations
16:10 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
20:47 Meet Cute Moments

Books Mentioned:
Murder at the Blarney Bash by Darci Hannah
Irish Milkshake Murder by @KensingtonPublishing Carlene O'Connor, PEggy Ehrhart, and Liz Ireland
Carlene O'Connor’s Irish Village cozy mystery series
Four Leaf Felony by Tonya Kappes
Four Leaf Cleaver by Maddie Day

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J. R. Lancaster: jrlancasterwriter.wordpress.com

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THE BRONTES | A Biography, Wildfell Hall, and my confused relationship with Wuthering Heights

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-03-12 | In today's video, I wrap up some of my February reading by talking about some Bronte-related books I read. I give some quick thoughts on a biography about Charlotte Bronte, my thoughts about Anne Bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (mostly spoiler free), and get side tracked talking about my mixed feelings with Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.

Books mentioned:
Charlotte Bronte: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harmon
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

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Boo Trundle: The Healing Power of Writing Your Truth | The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-03-07 | My guest today is the author Boo Trundle, who has written one of the most interesting and captivating novels I've ever read. "The Daughter Ship" is a very personal novel that tells of one woman's journey to find healing. The story focuses on Katherine, a wife and mother who is struggling on the brink of despair. Helping to tell her story are "Truitt, Star, and Smooshed Bug—her inner children, each with their particular strategy for coping with Katherine’s past at the hands of a hopeless mother and a terrifying, seductive father. Several of her female ancestors, Confederate widows and their daughters, who’ve imposed a legacy of racism and damage on her bloodline, also join the telling. The assembled ghosts and contenders for Katherine’s ear are gathered in a rusting WWII submarine off the coast of Virginia Beach where the truth of her life is, quite literally, submerged. Will they surface with it? Will they protect her from it, or deliver it to her?"

In our conversation we talk about our favorite authors (Charles Dickens and Jane Austen?! Did we just become best friends?), her writing journey, the importance of laughing in the face of rejection, and writing tips.

Head over to bootrundle.com to find out about her, order book, and more.

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The Im So Annoyed Booktube Tag | Apparently Ive Got Some Unresolved Issues...

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-29 | Today I do the I'm So Annoyed Booktube Tag created by @booksimnotreading. Do I start the video thinking I'll be unflappable and unbothered, but end it in a seething rage of unresolved issues? Maybe...

Prompts:
1. Do publishers ever do things that you find annoying? Share an example.
2. Have you ever been annoyed by a spoiler? Even something as simple as someone else telling you there's a great twist?
3. Have you ever been annoyed by what discovered in a Little Free Library, a book sale or used bookstore? Tell us what you found and why it was so annoying.
4. When it comes to short story collections, are you annoyed if there's a novella in the middle of the collection?
5. Deckled edges: beautiful or annoying?
6. Other people's annotations in a used book or library book: Annoying or are you OK with it?
7. If there's a series or a collection of certain kinds of books (like an imprint) and changes are made, are you annoyed or OK with it? If yes, give us an example.
8. Do the decisions of characters in a novel every annoy you? Share the book and what decisions you found annoying.
9. Are you ever annoyed by how someone organizes their books? What do you find annoying?
10. Share something bookish that you find annoying,
11. Tag other people!

I tag:

@inerdius
@mitzireadsandwrites
@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf
@BookwormAdventureGirl
@ElliesCozyChronicles
@RelishBooks
@jensreadinglife

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I Read Something Weird... Mid February Wrap Up!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-24 | In today's video I do a mid month wrap up of three books I read. One of them is quite weird but really enjoyable!

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Jackal by Erin E. Adams
02:54 Sexton Blake: The Complete Miss Death Stories
06:16 Rabbits by Terry Miles
14:40 Concluding Thoughts

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Puerto Rican Stories: A Conversation with Author Margarita Barresi | The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-22 | My guest today is Margarita Barresi, author of "A Delicate Marriage". Her novel is a personal one, a novel that "celebrates Puerto Rican culture while delving into themes of class, oppression, and the effects of colonialism through the lens of a marriage."

In our conversation, Margarita tells stories of her family that inspired her story, we talk about the importance of knowing your people's history, and of course there will be plenty of book recommendations and some writing advice!

I found "A Delicate Marriage" to be a powerful story that celebrates the enduring power of love. I know you will enjoy our conversation today!

Find Margarita Barresi online at: margaritabarresi.com

Books Mentioned:
A Delicate Marriage by Margarita Barresi
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Olivia
When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez
It Rained Warm Bread by Hope Anita Smith
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
Other Authors:
Isabel Allende
Sandra Cisneros
Julia Alvarez
Esmeralda Santiago

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:00 What We Are Reading
11:00 Her Writing Journey: From Puerto Rico to Boston
22:11 Story Behind the Cover Art
25:30 The message of the novel
27:31 Future stories
30:26 Writing advice

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GarbAugust - Wasted Weekend TBR 2024: I hang out with Miss Death!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-14 | In today's video, I share my one book TBR for the upcoming GarbAugust Wasted Weekend.

I talk about the collection Sexton Blake: The Complete Miss Death Stories by Gwyn Evans. It tells the stories of detective Sexton Blake as he goes up against the criminal mastermind - MISS DEATH!

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In Which We Use Our Little Grey Cells: A Celebration of Agatha Christie

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-08 | In today's episode, I have author Jessica Thompson back on the podcast. We talk about her new book coming out just in time for Valentines Day: A Caterer's Guide to Valentines and Violence. Then we get down to discussing one of our favorite mystery writers: Agatha Christie, the Grand Master of detective fiction! We chat about our history with reading Christie, some of our favorite novels, movie version, actors, and more!

Find Jessica Thompson Online here: jessicathompsonauthor.com
A Caterer's Guide to Valentines and Violence: amazon.com/Caterers-Guide-Valentines-Violence-Crime-ebook/dp/B0CLKY8DKH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27CM6NLB87REK&keywords=a+caterer%27s+guide+to+valentines+and+violence&qid=1707435324&sprefix=a+caterer%27s+guide%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1

Time Stamps:
00:00 Can you read a series out of order? We start off with the hard hitting questions…
04:11 A Caterer’s Guide to Valentines and Violence discussion
08:48 Agatha Christie - Curtain, Sleeping Murder, and planning ahead for when you die…
13:45 Our History with Agatha Christie, comparing Poirot and Holmes
18:00 Celebrating Agatha Christie: influence on Jessica's writing, our favorite characters, movies, actors, more

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Wrapping Up 2023 - My Reading Year in Review || Channel Plans, Life catch up, and the best books

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-02-04 | Hey everyone, I'm back!

After a bit of a break, I'm back and ready for a new year of reading. But first, let's review my year of 2023! I took these questions from the @TheNerdyNarrative and her video on her year in review:
youtu.be/cYU5COl0Rec?si=_i4tI1k0M0v6Czyo

Prompts:

1) How many books did you read this year?
2) What was the first book you read this year?
3) What was your most anticipated read?
4) What was the shortest book you read?
5) What was the longest book you read?
6) What book surprised you the most?
7) What was the most disappointing book you read?
8) What book exceeded your expectations? s
9) What author did you read the most of?
10) If you could recommend one book this year to your subscribers, what would it be?
11) Top 3 or 5 favorite book covers from books read this year
12) Top 3 or 5 favorite new to me authors
13) Favorite book of the year
14) Favorite series started this year but not finished
15) Favorite new character this year
16) Favorite new release this year
17) Favorite reread of the year
18) What was the last book you read this year?
19) Favorite series finished this year
20) Favorite short story this year
21) Favorite short story collection
22) Least favorite book cover of the year
23) What was your favorite anthology released/read this year

Books Mentioned:
Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany
The Pickwick Papers by Charle Dickens
Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah
Old Lady Mary by Margaret Oliphant
The Letters of Mrs. Gaskell by Elizabeth Gaskell
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Particular Charm of Miss Jane Austen by Ada Bright and Cass Grafton
At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon
We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys by Liz Ireland
There are (No) Stupid Questions in Science by Leah Elson
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
Mrs. Lirriper’s Lodgings and Mrs. Lirriper’s Legacy by Charles Dickens
Autumn Nights by Juno Jakob

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Bullet Through The Art: The Joyful Writing Journey of Author Anne Seidel

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2024-01-06 | My guest today is cozy mystery author Anne Seidel. She has a new book in a new series out called "Bullet Through the Art: A Sam Gordon Cozy Mystery."

In today's episode we talk about her writing journey from screenplays to mystery novels; We talk about her reading life and our mutual love for audio books; and she offers up a ton of writing tips that will be an inspiration to any writer - no matter where you are on your own journey. So take a listen today and find out more about Anne's journey - and I learn why Jack Reacher doesn't giggle... there's all this and more today on The Bookshelf Odyssey!

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Books Mentioned:
Bullet Through the Art by Anne Seidel
Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
A Frost of Fear and Fortitude by A. P. Beswick
Making It So by Patrick Stewart

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Sisters in Crime: sistersincrime.org

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Star Trek Voyager Tag | Tag Tuesday

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-26 | Well I was tagged quite a few months ago by @jscottphillips503, but it's never too late to throw some love towards Star Trek! Today I'm doing the Star Trek Voyager Tag!

STAR TREK: VOYAGER TAG PROMPTS

1 — THE USS VOYAGER is equipped with bio-neural gel-packs that are often more trouble than they’re worth. Do you suffer from any kind of allergies?

2 — CAPTAIN JANEWAY is a terrific starship captain who sometimes doesn’t know when to back off. Do you share this trait? Can you ever lose focus and need to be pulled away from something?

3 — FIRST OFFICER CHAKOTAY returns to Starfleet from the terrorist Maquis. How readily would the friends of your youth recognize you today?

4 — LIEUTENANT TUVOK’s precise age is a source of speculation on Voyager. Do you feel like your chronological age? Younger? Older?

5 — CHIEF ENGINEER B’ELANNA TORRES is half-Klingon and half-wimp. Does your own nature contain any radically different elements that you somehow keep aligned?

6 — TOM PARIS is Voyager’s dauntless pilot. What’s the largest mechanical object you’ve ever piloted?

7 — NEELIX, Voyager’s cook and morale officer, once said, “It’s nice to be nice.” Are you nice? Just in general?

8 — SEVEN OF NINE is a recovered Borg drone who finds a new family on Voyager. What are your thoughts on the concept of ‘found family’? How close are your friends to family?

9 — ENSIGN HARRY KIM is perpetually awestruck and dumbfounded (except in “Timeless”!). How annoying are you?

10 — AMELIA EARHART was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Have you ever met a famous person? If not, have you ever come close?

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Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol, Part 4: My Favorite Adaptations

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-19 | On this day in 1843, A Christmas Carol was first published. 180 years later it remains, not only as a widely read book, but also as a frequently adapted work. In today's video, I talk about a handful of my favorite adaptations and performances in tv and film versions of the Carol.

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Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol, Part 3: My Favorite Characters

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-16 | Today, I talk briefly about a couple of my favorite characters in A Christmas Carol. Who are your favorites in the book - and why? Let's keep the conversation going in the comments!

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Christmas Mugs and Other Magical Crockery: an interview with author Amey Zeigler

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Christmas Mugs and Other Magical Crockery: An Interview with Amey Zeigler
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Episode: 76
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Welcome to our Christmas episode! Today I talk to author Amey Zeigler. She's just written a new Christmas book called "The Christmas Mug" - It's book two in the Helping of Hope Series!

In the interview we talk about our favorite reads and authors (Brandon Sanderson is a must; Calvin & Hobbes is essential reading... ). Then we explore her writing journey and the power of "just keep going!" Then, we end our discussion talking about her tips for new writers. It's some excellent, must-listen to advice!

http://www.ameyzeigler.com

Find The Christmas Mug here: amazon.com/Christmas-Mug-Book-Helping-Hope-ebook/dp/B0CP8YX9J7?ref_=ast_author_mpb%20

"One Christmas scrooge. One judgmental neighborhood. One Christmas miracle needed. Can a Christmas mug help them all get into the spirit of Christmas?

Due to years of childhood trauma, Lisa Bennigan loathes all the busywork surrounding the holidays. Her financé, Jackson Tydell, wants to show Lisa and her family the true meaning of Christmas. But Lisa's kids struggle to accept him as their future step-dad. Will they open their hearts to the spirit of Christmas and this new family dynamic?

When Christmas packages disappear from front porches, neighbors accuse Lisa's oldest son of stealing. Lisa's family must discover the real porch pirates and bring peace again to the neighborhood.

When a house fire causes a family to be displaced for Christmas, can Lisa unite the neighborhood for a Christmas miracle?"

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Celebrating 180 Years of A Christmas Carol, part 2: Why I think Its a Timeless Classic

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-13 | Hello! In today's video I will give a couple of reasons why I think A Christmas Carol is a timeless classic. Why do you think the Carol is a timeless classic? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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Celebrating 180 years of A Christmas Carol: Part 1: Introducing the book

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-09 | Merry Christmas! Today I begin a series talking about my favorite book, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens. In this video I talk about how Dickens wrote the book, my general thoughts, and I also recommend some nonfiction books if you are interested in reading more about Dickens and A Christmas Carol.

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Books Mentioned:
The Man Who Invented Christmas, by Les Standiford
The Lives and Times of Ebenezer Scrooge by Paul R. Davis
Inventing Scrooge, by Carlo DeVito
A Christmas Carol and It's Adaptations, by Fred Guida

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Shannon Symonds is Booked for Murder!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-12-09 | My guest is cozy mystery writer Shannon Symonds. She's just published the first book in the brand new Balefire Bay Cozy Mystery Series! In this interview we get distracted talking about all the books we've enjoyed reading lately, but then dig into her story and talk about her writing journey. She also talks about her Christmas mystery "The Seaside Murder Before Christmas". Then we take some time to share Christmas memories, and more! This episode is absolutely stuffed full of book recommendations and writing tips.

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Find Shannon Symonds online: cozymysteriesbythesea.com

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Woman of Valor: an interview with Lynne Golodner | Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-11-30 | Join us on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast as we embark on a captivating journey with acclaimed author Lynne Golodner. In this episode, Lynne shares her journey behind her novel, "Woman of Valor." This novel delves into the intricate layers of identity, infidelity, true love, and the liberating process of shedding the need to please others.

In our interview, Lynne shares with me the joys of being a voracious reader, the victories and challenges of writing, and offers some helpful tips for writers. We also dig deep into the story and message of her book and the resilience required to define one's path. From her writing process to the lessons learned along the way, you will gain a deeper understanding of Lynne's perspectives on writing, the exploration of identity, and the intricate dance between fiction and reality. This episode is a must-listen for literature enthusiasts, aspiring writers, and anyone captivated by the profound nuances of the human experience.

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Find Lynne online at lynnegolodner.com

Get her book "Woman of Valor" on amazon or on her website lynnegolodner.com/books/fiction-by-lynne-golodner

Her publishing company Scotia Road Books: scotiaroadbooks.com

Listen to: The Make Meaning Podcast makemeaning.org/make-meaning-podcast (Note: I've been listening to it for the past couple of weeks - it's really good and worth subscribing to!)

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Victober 2023 - Its a Wrap!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-11-16 | Today I wrap up my #victober reading - I definitely tried too many books at once. But there were several gems here that I enjoyed!

Books mentioned:
Charles Dickens: Places and Objects of Interest by Paul Kendall
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden
Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins
The Odd Women by George Gissing
A Burglary by Amy Dillwyn
The Letters of Mrs. Gaskell
Madam Crowl's Ghost and Other Stories by J. Sheridan LeFanu

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Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast Ep 73: Shoot Shovel & Shut Up - an interview with author Jessica Thompson

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-11-02 | In today's episode, I talk to author Jessica Thompson. She has a new book out called "Shoot Shovel & Shut Up". We talk about her new book and discuss some writing tips.

Jessica Thompson's website: jessicathompsonauthor.com

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Victorian Literature Journey Tag

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-31 | Today, I'm doing the Dickens Literature Journey Tag! I mean the Victorian Literature Journey Tag... Because I totally talk about other books besides Dickens. Definitely. Yep.

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Prompts:
1. What was your first experience reading Victorian literature and how was it?
2. Has the reading of a Victorian book ever brought you to tears? If so tell us more.
3. Are there any people who have played a significant role in your Victorian literature journey?
4. Do you have a favourite film or TV adaptation of a Victorian book? What about one you'd like to see made?
5. Which character in Victorian literature most resembles you, or you identify with most?
6. Do you have a favourite moment, scene or line from Victorian literature? Tell us about it or read it to us.
7. Does any Victorian literature intimidate you? If so, what and why.
8. What tips would you give to someone early on in their Victorian literature journey?
9. What is your top recommended read for other readers of Victorian literature?
10. Tag people.

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@katiejlumsden
@booksimnotreading
@katehowereads
@lucythereader

Books I mention
By Charles Dickens:
Great Expectations
A Christmas Carol
Doctor Marigold
A Tale of Two Cities
Little Dorrit
Bleak House

Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

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The Letters of Mrs. Gaskell | #victober

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-28 | Hello! Today I share some selections from The Letters of Mrs. Gaskell. I'm still making my way through the book, and have come across some truly delightful, funny, and heartbreaking notes.

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Distracted by Dickens Episode 2: Mrs Joseph Porter | #victober

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-23 | After much delays due to some vet trips and trying to fix some microphone issues, the week delayed episode 2 is finally up! Today I read Mrs. Joseph Porter by Charles Dickens. Fans of the theater and of Shakespeare will enjoy this one. Dickens was a huge fan of the Bard, and you can find references and allusions to Shakespeare all throughout his work. In today's story, Dickens writes a humorous piece about a small theatrical performance of Othello - Think "The Play That Goes Wrong" with "A Comedy of Errors"!

Enjoy!

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Evolution of a Reader Tag

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-18 | In which I spend over half the video answering just the first question...

Original Tag: @spreadbookjoy youtu.be/Is3PFUsw4-M?si=UvokdSqFLy68_Mm5
I was tagged by: @BooksCauseInsomnia youtu.be/Rs7YTZhhbkw?si=1IL87E4vqwEQBqq1

1) What you read: how has your taste in books evolved?
2) How you read: has the format of your reading changed much?
3) How much you read: do you read more/less than previously? When do you read? Has how often you read changed?
4) How has Booktube changed you as a reader?

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Tips for Reading Victorian Literature #victober

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-14 | In today's video, I share with you some tips and tricks on what has helped me grow in my ability to read and enjoy Victorian literature. Admittedly, I am a little bit rambly in the video, but in general I talk more about my reading journey, what's helped me dig deep into the classics, and whether or not listening to audio books is cheating.

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Distracted By Dickens Ep 01

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-09 | Hi everyone! welcome to a new mini-series podcast I'm doing for #victober that I might turn into an ongoing podcast, Distracted by Dickens. Today I read and talk about Charles Dickens' first published story "A Dinner at Poplar Walk". Observant followers of my channel will know that I have read this before on the channel, but I wanted to rework it into a podcast series. Also the audio quality is a bit inconsistent, but those issues will be dealt with by next week's episode!

Audio Podcast link: Coming soon

Here are some handy dandy time stamps if you just want to listen to the story and skip my rambling intro and outros

Timestamps
00:00 Intro - What the Dickens is Distracted by Dickens?
03:53 Podcast Intro
05:20 Background to A Dinner at Poplar Walk
10:57 The Story: A Dinner at Poplar Walk
35:05 Thoughts on the Story
36:18 Video conclusion

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My Summer Vacation Book Haul! | Dickens, Austen, and Cozy Mysteries!

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-07 | Hello everyone! In today's video that I recorded back in August I chat with you about some of the books I bought while I was on vacation. I found a lot of good books for Victober too!

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Books Mentioned:
Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams
Murder in the paperback parlor by Ellery Adams
Books by Charles Dickens and O. Henry
Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
The Artful Dickens by John Mullan
Jane's Fame by Claire Harmon
Anthony Trollope by James Pope Hennessy
The World of Charles Dickens by Angus Wilson
Dickens of London by Wolf Mankowitz

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Katie Lumsdens Victorian Odyssey | The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-10-05 | Hello! In today's episode I interview new author Katie Lumsden - she is a booktuber and we share a love of Victorian literature in general and Dickens in particular. We talk about her new book The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, her reading journey into Victorian literature, and we discuss why it's important to read the classics, even if they can at times be problematic.

Find Katie on youtube at: @katiejlumsden

Books Mentioned:
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
Man and wife by Wilkie Collins
Mothers of the Novel by Dale Spender
Great Expectations by Charles Dicken
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens

Timestamps
00:00 Intro news etc
03:05 Interview with Katie Lumsden
04:10 What are We Reading?
09:45 Our Victorian Reading Journey
14:14 Becoming a Writer
20:15 All About Victober
27:12 Is Victorian Literature still relevant to read? Reading problematic novels, and more
36:10 Charles Dickens

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My Victober TBR! | Decisions Were Made...

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-09-26 | Hi Everyone, I finally make some decisions and have a pile of possibilities for my Victober TBR!

Hosts:
@katiejlumsden
@katehowereads
@bookswithpetra
@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
@BlatantlyBookish

Other channel mentioned: @jenniferbrooks

Books Mentioned
The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
Man & Wife by Wilkie Collins
Madam Crowl's Ghost and Other Stories by Sheridan LeFanu
Told After Supper: Stories on Christmas Eve by Jerome K Jerome
Deerbrook, by Harriet Martineau
The Odd Women, George Gissing
The Blood of the Vampire by Florence Marryat
Letters - by Elizabeth Gaskell
Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Gaskell
Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K Jermone
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden
A Burglary by Amy Dillwyn
The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Silas Marner by George Eliot
Uncle Silas by Sheridan LeFanu
Carmilla by Sheridan LeFanu

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Hope is Kindled? | Fahrenheit 451 Part 3 Burning Bright

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-09-22 | Hello, and welcome back to our Fahrenheit 451 read along. Today I am talking about all of part 3. There will be spoilers! I'd love to know what your thoughts are about the issues brought up in this story: censorship, book burning, etc. Let's keep the conversation going in the comments!

If you are reading along with the 60th anniversary edition, the next video I will be talking about the essay written by Jonathan Eller, pages 158-188

Find the rest of the Fahrenheit 451 videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBmwVGR7jpEaOmHdBgpNC8spwprmp5Q_&si=DntkJ0ko5nBAIqmn

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Behind the Booktube Tag

Art @ Bookshelf Odyssey 2023-09-19 | Today I do the Behind the Booktube Tag!

Created by @Shellyish
I Tag: @mitzireadsandwrites and @AliceandtheGiantBookshelf

Behind the Booktube Tag
1. What has surprised you the most about Booktube both in a good way and in a bad way?
2. How do you balance reading and Booktube with the rest of your life?
3. Have you ever thought about starting a Patreon?
4. Have you made any mistakes on Booktube?
5. Do you have any advice for new Booktubers?
6. What are your thoughts on the Youtube algorithm?
7a. How do you decide what videos to make?
7b. Are you ever overwhelmed with video ideas?
8. Have you regretted posting a video?
9a. Are the number of views/subscribers meaningful to you?
9b. Are the number of views/subscribers a measurement of success?
10. Are you disappointed by the growth on your channel?
11. Have you ever thought about quitting Booktube?
12a. What are the most touching comments?
12b. What are the most negative comments?
13. In regards to Booktube, where do you see yourself in five years?

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