Book Interrupted

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Carew Papritz and his novel “The Legacy Letters: his wife, his children, his final gift.” Winner of 5 national awards including the Mom's Choice Award, The Legacy Letters reveals to us the rediscovered private letters from a dying father to his children and his wife. His words of wisdom, interwoven between deeply personal stories and poignantly-told memories, ultimately become the practical, moral, and spiritual guidebook for his children he'd never live to see, and for his wife, his redemptive act of love. "Live Life to the Fullest" becomes the father's passionate plea to his family and to all of us desiring to live the same way. Woman's World Magazine writes, "This inspirational classic is the perfect comfort book for people hungry to find meaning in their lives." Combining the best elements of such inspirational bestsellers as Tuesdays with Morrie, The Last Lecture, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, author Carew Papritz creates a timeless work that The Huffington Post calls, "A Must-Read Book of Wisdom for Life...exquisite, intimate, passionate, humorous, and genuine..." Discussion Points: Why we should read their book Award winning Reading challenge to customers Readers reactions Passages from the book Fiction but accepted as non-fiction Extended addition in the works Early mid-life Crisis Becoming a cowboy and philosopher Travel   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Carew Papritz The Legacy Letters: his wife, his children, his final gift book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Chris Donaldson and his novel “Going the Wrong Way”. Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country road trip of self-discovery. But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned motorcycle trip to Australia, he switches gears and begins a 33-country, 50,000-mile odyssey across Europe, Asia, and the Americas including 10,000 miles on an ocean-going racing yacht. As Chris leaves the “Belfast Troubles” behind, he creates his own trouble. Along the way, there are formidable roadblocks: trigger-happy soldiers with AK-47s in war-torn Africa, getting bogged in the Sahara Desert, waves the size of Everest that threaten to sweep him overboard, hepatitis E in South America, and PTSD when he gets home. A ‘coming of age’ road trip like no other... Going the Wrong Wayis raw in its exposure, thoughtful in its deliberations, and revealing about the regimes and cultures it passes through. What an amazing adventure in the days before Google maps, mobile phones and social media. Chris encounters a near-death experience around almost every corner, and a cast of characters that will change his life forever. All told in an honest style with the best of Belfast humour. This is not just a solo travel memoir. It's a story about finding oneself in the midst of chaos, and about the transformative power of travel. As Chris navigates the challenges and joys of the open road, he learns important lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following your dreams. Discussion Points: Why we should read their book 1300 5 star reviews Wrote the book 40 years later Changing direction Driving through the Sahara desert on a road bike Did he make it to Australia? Driving off his map Maps, phone calls and boarders Life lessons learned along the way Reality tv verses real adventures How technology has changed everything Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Chris Donaldson Website Going the Wrong Way by Chris Donaldson Book Going the Wrong Way by Chris Donaldson Audio Book Top Gear Long Way Down by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire and their novel “The Dead Rock Stars”. What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had.  The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999?  In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and hilarious plot will keep readers guessing at every turn. Discussion Points: Why we should read their book The 27 club rock stars How the idea came about Harry Potter Popcorn fun, a movie on paper Manifesting a screenplay Spotify music soundtrack for the book Generation X Pop culture references Greatest book of all time Best sorbet you’ll ever read   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Dead Rock Stars book The Dead Rock Stars website -for your signed copy Elvis John Lennon Kurt Cobain Jimi Hendrix Harry Potter book Men in Black Dumb and Dumber Weezer Weezer Buddy Holly Music Video Happy Days Spotify The Dead Rock Stars Music Playlist

Hold on to your bookmarks! Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. We take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss clothing or lack of and get a sneak peek into Season 5’s theme.  Can Sarah finally choose Twilight? And will we do another Hunger Games? Discussion Points: Overalls Public nudity Mesh Going commando Sneak peek into Season five’s theme Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Twilight Pride and Prejudice Hunger Games Sapiens Sapiens for Kids - Unstoppable Us Gone Girl Book Gone Girl Movie The Glass Castle Book The Glass Castle Movie Marco Polo App

Hold on to your bookmarks! The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. During this episode we play Never Have I Ever.  The Book Interrupted women discuss bad dates, pranks, false names, alibis and a new form of wine tasting. Discussion Points: Never Have I Ever: Never have I ever pranked someone Never have I ever laughed so hard I peed my pants as an adult Never have I ever wanted to be on a reality TV show Never have I ever used a false name Never have I ever been the alibi for a lying friend Never have I ever thrown a drink at someone Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Big Brother tv show Amazing Race American Idol Survivor

  The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss dealing with the heat, styling hair and stinky fruit. Discussion Points: Heat waves Sweat in all the best places Styling hair Hearing the sound of your own voice Karma Brown interview reflection Hair in the Humidity How to cool off in the heat Colouring your hair Stinky fruit   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The 4% Fix by Karma Brown Karma Brown Interview Video Episode Karma Brown Podcast Episode Noni Jack Fruit Dragon Fruit Durian Baobab  

Join Lindsay, Meredith and Sarah for our first Holiday Episode. We discuss Christmas movies, holiday songs, and the few holiday books we know.  We sing, reminisce, complain and debate if a famous Christmas song is flirty or threatening. Discussion Points:  Favourite holiday songs and annoying ones Christmas movies we love Hallmark Christmas movies The Christmas Vest and Ugly Christmas Cat dress Baby it’s Cold Outside; Lacking consent or just flirty? The Grinch (1,2,& 3) and Jim Carey’s Grinch coping techniques Christmas Books The Vinyl Cafe - A Canadian treasure Litte t - Christmas stories Christmas stress and consumerism in gift giving Elf on the Shelf Christmas movie recommendations Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group All I Want for Christmas is you Blue Christmas Jingle Bell Rock Jingle Bells Bing Crosby White Christmas White Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life Santa Baby Baby, its Cold Outside Love Hard- Baby It’s Cold Outside Scene Crown for Christmas Elf Grinch 1 Grinch 2 Grinch 3 Jim Carey on Graham Norton talking about the Grinch The Christmas Pig by JK Rowling

Join Lindsay, Kim, Meredith, Ashley and Sarah as they discuss our first romance novel “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne. The women go from hot elevator scenes to pick up artists and murderous incels. They reflect on the ‘bad guy’ storyline in books, movies and their own lives.  Would adding a little crime to this romance spiced things up for the members, maybe? Everyone shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more, except Kim because she forgot to watch the movie again (haha)! This book was made into a movie in 2021 and stars Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Damon Daunno, Kathryn Boswell and Sakina Jaffrey. Discussion Points:  Trying a book from the romance genre because we’ve never before The hate to love storyline The actors chosen to play the characters Hot and steamy books The differences in the movie Dating the “bad” boy Other RomComs with a guess that actor game Twilight and The Hunger Games Pick up Artist’s and Incel’s Staying true to the audience Romance and fantasy romance Adding a A storyline to the romance Great reviews and pondering over demographics Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Hunger Games 4 Book Box Set Twilight By Stephanie Meyer Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Brown Sisters by Talia Hibbert The Game by Neil Strauss The Pick up Artist by Neil Strauss The Forth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Beach Read by Emily Henry Book Lovers by Emily Henry Can you Keep a Secret by Sophie Kinsella Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood Twiligh...

Virginia, Sarah and Kim discuss Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons in Chemistry. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the limited series on Apple TV.  They speak about the storytelling in the book vs the tv show, but most importantly how inspirational the character of Elizabeth Zott is. They reflect on the feminist themes in the book and how critics and writers may have lost the essence of the messaging. They even get into the chemistry of cooking, talking dogs and the many benefits of having a pencil handy. This book was made into a TV Mini-Series in 2023 and stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Kevin Sussman, Stephanie Koenig and Patrick Walker.  Discussion Points:  Elizabeth Zott was inspirational and true to herself, always The many changes they made in the limited series on Apple TV Directors and Screenwriters for the limited series The talking dog Feminism in the 1960’s and now Losing yourself after marriage Chemistry of cooking The theme of the pencil The knife, poison mushrooms and not needing to be saved Done Better, the low budget remake Women supporting women Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Lessons in Chemistry Limited Series on Apple TV The BFG by Roald Dahl

Kara, Sarah and Kim discuss Roald Dahl’s childhood classic The BFG - Big Friendly Giant. The women discuss the book, characters, and compare the novel to the feature film. They also explore what it is that makes the books from our youth stick with us through the years and complete a ‘Which Roald Dahl character are you?’ Quiz. Will one of the Book Interrupted crew end up getting the BFG? You’ll have to listen to find out. This book was made into a movie in 2016 and stars Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Bill Hader, Penelope Wilton and Jermaine Clement. Discussion Points:  Books from out childhood Orphan archetype Are my parents aliens? Is my mother micro-dosing mushrooms? Reading the book out loud Our children’s reaction to the film Generation X childhood films Technology gaslighting Buzzfeed Quiz “What Roald Dahl character are you?” Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The BFG by Roald Dahl The BFG Film Only Murders in this building series Cocoon film Matilda film Matilda by Roald Dahl Wall-e Film Emperor’s New Grove Film King Fu Panda Film The Witches Film The Witches by Roald Dahl Annie Film ...

Join Lia, Meredith, Lindsay, Sarah, Kim and Ashley (for a few minutes anyway) as they discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.  The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay) that this book was ten years in the making! Everyone agrees that this is an interesting read about a very important topic. The conversation veers off now and then to cousin love and whether zombies like to watch movies. There is plenty of discussion around ethics in science and medicine and whether there can be trust when there is money to be made. Everyone shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more, except Kim because she forgot to watch the movie! This book was made into a movie in 2017 and stars Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Sylvia Grace Crim. Discussion Points:  Audiobooks in a radio play format Language directly quoted to represent culture 90 minute movie praise Lacks family settlement with Biotech company Rebecca Sloot BBC interview and Lacks family update Oprah in the film Medical and scientific ethics Zombies Johns Hopkins acknowledgement statement Marrying cousins Racism in medicine History of cancer treatment Different book covers Fan book submissions Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group Henrietta Lacks Johns Hopkins acknowledgement statement Rebecca Skloot BBC interview Lacks Family Settlement with Biotech Company Oprah Winfrey The Immortal Life of Henriette Lacks Movie

Join Meredith, Lindsay, Ashley, Sarah and Kim as they discuss Saroo Brierley’s A Long Way Home. The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay’s research) that this book was actually written by a ghost writer and they are kind of relieved because no one really enjoyed the writing. Everyone really loves the story, but they all agree the writing wasn’t the best. Lindsay again helps with this issue by adding that this book was written in 3 months! The girls discuss accents in different countries and how one can pick up the speaking style and mannerisms of the place they visit. There is interesting conversation around the landscape of the brain and how both it and the landscape of an environment may change over time. Meredith wraps up the experience of the story nicely by pointing out that even though a terrible thing happens in this story, many different people along the way help – There are good people in this world, there is good in the world. The girls also share thoughts and opinions on international adoptions. And, of course, everyone offers up whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more. This book was made into a movie in 2016 called Lion and stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. Discussion Points:  Using a ghost writer and how that works Accents and mannerisms in different countries The landscape of the brain and environment There are good people in the world The amazing story Trauma, hope and genetics A couple surprises from Meredith International adoptions Do they recommend the book and/or movie Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley Lion (Movie)

On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment. This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone. Discussion Points:  The fact base writing style of the book Book vs movie There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film Victim blaming Colonialism White man created both the movie and the book The exploitation of the Osage Radio show at the end with Jack White Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group (Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King (Book) Killers of the Flower Moon Colonialism Osage Jack White album Lazaretto Album Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

On this episode of Book Interrupted the crew discuss Ashley’s book pick: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Topics include mirror images, stupid names, what’s in a name, would you eat someone, strategies for the Hunger Games and the creation of Hunger Games the series where fans could watch all 75 Hunger Games! Lindsay is back for this one and of course, the team shares whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie. This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, and Viola Davis.  Discussion Points:  Difficult names in the book The audio book with spoke songs Audio books pros and cons How did we like the adaptation of the book Who is the songbird and who is the snake? Crushes on Coriolanus Snow or Tom Blyth Each members strategy for this Hunger Games Are there future Hunger games expected? Twilight, again?? The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Soundtrack Are books being adapted into movies too long?  Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Hunger Games 4 Book Box Set Coriolanus Snow actor Tom Blyth The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins The B...

Join the Book Interrupted Club as they discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love. The conversation begins with Lia, Meredith, Sarah and Kim sharing how they read the book (actual book vs audiobook) and whether the book ‘aged’ well. Ashley joins in late and the fun really gets going! The girls consider whether how old you are affects your enjoyment of the book. Recommendations (or not) are shared and everyone chooses the one word that represents their town and the one place they would visit if money was no issue. Bonus: there’s a sneak peek convo about the next book on our reading list. Discussion Points:  Eat Pray Love By Elizabeth Gilbert Eat Pray Love Movie Audio books Library Apps: Libby, Hoopla Audible Altruism vs Selfishness White Fragility, Me too and Black Lives Matter Dan Donohue Bali Learning Italian Personal Bubbles Red Lobster Glennon Doyle The Ballad of Sondbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins The Ballad of Songbirds and Snacks Movie Links to get connected:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

Sarah, Meredith and Kim hold the final discussion on Kim’s Season Three book pick: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. The girls discuss the complexity of being human and how multifaceted people and relationships are. As usual, the conversation veers off topic and the group considers the origins of the middle finger. Returning to the book, the discussion covers friendship, trials and tribulations, the moral of the story (or lack there of), hope and what exactly does “absolutely true” really mean? Finally, the girls share whether they would recommend the book or not.  This book is critically acclaimed and has appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. It became the most frequently challenged book from 2010 – 2019. Most of the controversy is based in how the book describes alcoholism, poverty, bullying, violence, and sexuality.   Discussion Topics: Character Stereotypes and the binary of good and evil The history of the middle finger Friends, matching and Malcolm Gladwell 1999 & Y2K Winning & Losing Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  The history of the middle finger  Friends, matching and Malcolm Gladwell  Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell 

In this episode Sarah, Meredith, Kim, and Ashley discuss their first impressions of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part time Indian by Sherman Alexis. As usual, the conversation veers off topic as the girls joke about murder mystery memoirs and traveling with cats. Other topics discussed include implicit bias, oppression, colonialism, racism, and micro aggressions.  This book is critically acclaimed and has appeared on the annual list of frequently challenged books since 2008. It became the most frequently challenged book from 2010 – 2019. Most of the controversy is based in how the book describes alcoholism, poverty, bullying, violence, and sexuality.   Discussion Points:  Murder mysteries  Memoirs  Adapting to unspoken rules Traveling with Cats Micro-aggressions  Racism   Oppression  Colonialism  Stereotypes  Reservations  Implicit bias   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie  Fun Home by Alison Bechdel 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon Scream

The Book Interrupted ladies continue their discussion of “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.  This novel has been banned for violence, sexual references, infanticide, euthanasia and suicide. Each member gives their final thoughts about the book and then continue in a group discussion. The women discuss the other books in the series, desire, the correct use of language, the lack of colour, infanticide and finally, do they recommend the book?    This book is on the American Library Association's most frequently challenged and banned books list from 1990 to 2009.   Discussion Points:   The other books in the four book series The purpose of the pills Cliffhangers and open endings Desire, love and storytelling Being comfortable and doing hard things Reading the book in school The correct use of language The lack of colour Infanticide and being released Parallels between the novel and colonization What job would you choose within this dystopian world? What was the author trying to say with the ending? Do you recommend the book?   Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Giver by Lois Lowry The Giver Film Joe Dirt The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Untamed by Glenn Doyle

Kara and Virginia join the other Book Interrupted ladies for the banned book “The Giver” by Lois Lowry.  This novel has been banned for violence, sexual references, infanticide, euthanasia and suicide. The Book Interrupted members give their first impressions of the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss utopia vs dystopia, family sharing time, sameness, the excuse of safety, free childhoods and ‘observers’ choosing vocations. This book is on the American Library Association's most frequently challenged and banned books list from 1990 to 2009. Discussion Points: How the book reveals the “world” slowly The fear of spoilers Is it a utopia or a dystopia Family sharing time Control and sameness Kids are capable of more The excuse of safety Restricted vs free childhoods Observers deciding on an individuals vocation Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Giver by Lois Lowry The Giver Film The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Julie and Julia by Julie Powell My Life in France by Julia Child

The Book Interrupted ladies continue their discussion of “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.  This novel has been banned for sexuality, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic references, violence, religious viewpoint, and being anti-family. The Book Interrupted members give their final thoughts about the book and continue in the group discussion. The women discuss The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, turning books into movies, dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ask the questions: can you have luxury without suffering and is ‘world peace’ possible? Finally, do they recommend the book?  There are 348 cases involving banning this book and its trilogy in 2010 alone.  Discussion Points:  New movie coming out: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Turning a book into a movie with accuracy Reading for the journey verses the destination Can you have luxury without suffering? Interconnectedness and globalization  Can you have peace and luxury at the same time? Defining happiness Dangers of AI  Being entertained by violence Do they recommend the book? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:  Book Interrupted Website   Book Interrupted YouTube Channel  Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group  The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins   The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes  Shawshank Redemption