Bringing Reading Back

Welcome back to Bringing Reading Back’s second season, “Sh!t You’d Read in Lit!” This is the PrePod episode for our fourth book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. This book is a 1969 autobiography of the childhood and young adult years of American writer and poet Maya Angelou. Angelou details her years in depression era Arkansas as well as St. Louis and California. She deals with hardships and joys along the way. Her powerful story  highlights tough subjects such as black identity in America, racism, education, social status and so much more. Angelou has been an influence for many in our society and we truly enjoyed diving into her life.  Content/Trigger Warning: sexual assault, acts of violence, and racism. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @bringing_reading_back_podcast or email us at bringingreadingbackpodcast@gmail.com . We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll BRB!

Join us for the full discussion of S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders as we talk about Ponyboy, Johnny, Dally, and the family dynamic of the greasers and what that looks like opposed to the Socs. This episode also includes some internet difficulties, conversations about our college days, and some of the all-around fun that happens during a Bringing Reading Back podcast!

We're back again with a pre-pod episode diving into S.E. Hinton's classic, The Outsiders. This novel is a staple of literature classes in the United States. Ponyboy and Johnny are Greasers, part of a gang in an Oklahoma town. They break the law, get into fights, and most importantly, their greatest enemies are The Socs, the rich rival gang. When an accident happens late at night, Ponyboy and Johnny go on the run with the help of their friend Dally. This heartwarming novel tells the story of chosen family, and bonds that cannot be broken. Join us tomorrow for the full podcast episode of The Outsiders!

Welcome back! Join us as we dive into Khalid Hosseini’s bestselling novel, The Kite Runner. Set in 1970s Afghanistan, The Kite Runner tells the story of life during occupation and fighting past demons. Due to the heavy nature of this material, we’ve chosen to omit our 30-second synopsis segment and will instead be jumping straight into the content of the book. Content/Trigger Warning: sexual assault, suicide, infertitlity, miscarriage, acts of violence, war crimes, and racism.

***Due to unforeseen circumstances, this episode is a week late. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Welcome back to Bringing Reading Back’s second season, “Sh!t You’d Read in Lit!” This is the PrePod episode for our second book, Khalid Hosseini’s bestseller, The Kite Runner. Set at the beginning of the occupation of Afghanistan, The Kite Runner follows the story of a young boy named Amir. Throughout the book, Amir must deal with jealousy, racism, and the horrors brought to Afghanistan by the occupation of both the Russian army and the Taliban. After fleeing Afghanistan to immigrate to the United States, Amir must eventually return to the land of his birth and come to terms with pieces of his past he does not want to remember. Content/Trigger Warning: sexual assault, suicide, infertility, miscarriage, acts of violence, war crimes, and racism.

We're back for season 2! Join us as we kick off our second season, Shit You'd Read in Lit, with Ray Bradbury's classic novel, Fahrenheit 451. Guy Montag is a fireman tasked with burning books, and often homes, in this world where constant entertainment is king, empathy is considered weakness, and books are illegal contraband. This episode includes updates on what's been happening with Tori, Jade, and Danielle, as well as some fun soapboxes, singing, and glitches along the way. We're so excited to be back and talking about books with you! Join us next week for The Kite Runner, and until then we'll BRB! Questions? Comments? Email us at bringingreadingbackpodcast@gmail.com or message us on Instagram: bringing_reading_back_podcast

Bringing Reading Back has returned for our second season, Shit You'd Read in Lit! This season we'll be focusing on books that are typically found in English and literature classes in high school - you know, those books you were supposed to read for class but never did? Well now we're diving back into these classics, starting with Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. We step into a world where owning books is illegal, and if you are found with a book of any kind, it must be burned - and usually your house gets burned with it. Guy Montag is one of the firemen responsible for these book burnings, and is content in his life until suddenly things start to change... Will he continue his life as a fireman, or will he soon discover that a world without books is a world destined for destruction? Tune in tomorrow to hear us dive deeper into the themes of Fahrenheit 451 and break down what we liked and didn't like about this classic. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @bringing_reading_back_podcast or email us at bringingreadingbackpodcast@gmail.com . We hope you enjoy this episode, and we'll BRB!

We made it to ten episodes! Yay! We loved reading this book and falling in love with the Hulu original show! Join us as we unpack the complexities of Gilead and Offred's story. Of course, don't forget to tune in to part two of this series, in which we discuss The Testaments.  Under His Eye... Uhh... we mean BRB for now! 

Have you all been binge watching the new season of The Handmaid's Tale Hulu show like I have?? We highly suggest you check out the amazing book that came first! Listen here for a quick summary before tomorrow's episode is released! Tune in then to hear what we thought of the characters, plot and theme of this book! BRB for now!

The Help is a historical fiction novel that tells of the creation of a book by the same name. This book gives voices to the black women working in white households in Jackson. We really enjoyed making this episode! We hope you enjoy listening just as much!  BRB for now! P.S. We are not tiktok famous.. 

Hello all!  Please enjoy this pre-pod episode of The Help! We had a lot of funny diving into this book and making the full episode! So give this a listen to refresh yourself on the story before tuning into tomorrows discussion episode! BRB for now!

We had a great time with this episode! Listen to see how we use Lockhart's character description technique to describe ourselves! Of course, we will also unpack the characters and themes of this novel as well. As always, thank you for tuning in. BRB for now!

We had to jump on the #booktok train and fit in We Were Liars! Here is the summary episode. If you haven't read this one yet you definitely should! Stay tuned for they full length episode to hear what we thought of the book! BRB for now!

Here is the anticipated full episode on the Curious Incident. Due to technical difficulties there was a bit of a wait! However, this episode is worth it! Not only do we dive into the nitty-gritty of this novel, we also pitch ad campaigns to Skittles, Eggs, Trident gum, the Tiger King, and the Party Rock Crew! This was a fun episode we really enjoyed recording and hopefully you enjoy listening (even if we do get off track with Tori barking like a dog, Jade taking a stand against Chick-fil-a, and Danielle somehow making a VD reference in the first 6 minutes).  BRB for now!

This 2003 "mystery" novel by Mark Haddon casts Christopher, a 15 year-old boy with a learning disability, as an undercover, Sherlock Holmes inspired detective! However this book goes much deeper than simply finding out who killed the neighbor's dog. In this Pre-Pod we will give you a quick summary before the next episode, in which we discuss those deeper themes!  BRB for now!

The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller with everything.... a crazy plot twist, sex, drugs, and of course a mysterious murder! Tune in to see what we thought of this silent murderer and her sketchy therapist. Let us know your take on the book by reaching out on Instagram or emailing bringingreadingbackpodcast@gmail.com. BRB for now!

Hello friends! Take a listen to our summary of The Silent Patient if you need a bit of a refresher before we release our full, deep-dive episode. This is a psychological thriller that definitely has an interesting twist!  *** New mic alert! All three hosts have upgraded our recording equipment and the audio quality has improved tremendously! Thank you for your patience! *** BRB for now!

Hello Listeners! Station Eleven was a fun read that includes a crazy, world-ending pandemic, a traveling orchestra and a cult-y prophet! In this episode we discuss the characters, plot and our thoughts on this book. Let us know what you think! Brb for now. 

Join us as we summarize a story of a post pandemic world... wait we thought 2020 was over?? 

FINALLY! The long awaited Frankenstein episode! We thank you for your patience and understanding as we all three had setbacks! Please enjoy our discussion of Mary Shelly's classic horror novel. Let us know your thoughts! Best Wishes! BRB for now!