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  • The Starless Sea: Review, Reaction & Discussion by Husband and Wife

    The Starless Sea: Review, Reaction & Discussion by Husband and Wife
    Aug 16 2024
    On this episode of Book Club Date, we're exploring The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. We'll be sharing our review, detailed discussion, and reactions to comments by the author and some community reviews so that you can decide if you should read The Starless Sea. Whether you're a fan of The Night Circus, a lover of magical realism, or just want to join in a conversation about The Starless Sea, this book club will give you a fun his and hers perspective. If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more book reviews and discussions. Let us know in the comments what you thought of The Starless Sea and if you have any book suggestions for future episodes. Below may contain affiliate links, where I earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Links: Purchase the Book: Book: https://amzn.to/3YNt0A5 Author: https://erinmorgenstern.com/the-starl... Plot Summary : https://the-bibliofile.com/the-starle... Video Equipment: Music Library https://share.epidemicsound.com/fn9nfjhttps://amzn.to/3XveNVK - M1 Mac Book Pro (aff link) https://amzn.to/43aJsZz - Canon R5C (aff link) https://amzn.to/43Z4jQW - Canon EF lens 24 - 70mm (aff link) https://amzn.to/3XuhBSY - DJI Mic Kit (aff link) Mic Option 2: https://amzn.to/3IHlQ7p (aff link) Articulating Arm 2: https://amzn.to/3VtdIyL (aff link) Discussion Questions: 1. Did you feel that the goal was more of a “vibe”, does Erin write at a high level? Or did she just miss the mark for you? 2. We have two love stories. Time and Fate aka The Keeper and Mirabel. And, Zach and Dorian. Did these love stories work? Believable, was one more interesting than the other? 3. The dialogue is rather modern. But the descriptions are abstract. How would you describe the style of writing? 4. “Not all stories speak to all listeners, but all listeners can find a story that does, somewhere, sometime. In one form or another.” Did this story speak to you? 5. Is Allegra the closest thing that can be considered an antagonist? Other than her. Who is the antagonist? Besides Allegra. Who/what else is an antagonist? 6. Mirabel aka fate indicates that she doesn’t force people in any one direction. She just literally presents options to them. “She is young enough to carry fear with her without letting it into her heart. Without being scared. She wears her fear lightly, like a veil, aware that there are dangers but letting the crackling awareness hover around her. It does not sink in, it buzzes in excitement like a swarm of invisible bees.” In the case of Zachary, what do you think happens if he opens that door when he is a child? Would it be similar to the Girl in the forest aka Eleanor? 7. “Each of us has our own path, Mister Rawlins. Symbols are for interpretation, not definition.” This is a story of symbols. What do you think the bee, key, and sword meant? 8. What kind of stories would you seek out in the starless sea? 9. “Zachary takes the folded-paper star from his pocket. He turns it over in his hand, letting it dance over his fingers. He hasn’t read it. Not yet. The owl hoots at him. The son of the fortune-teller tosses the paper star with his future inscribed upon it into the campfire. The flames consume it, charring and curling the paper until it is no longer a star, the words it once contained lost and gone forever.” Why did Zach burn the paper? 10. “I remember the space more than the story that went with it but I think the story part had to do with this hidden kingdom being a temporary space.” Will you remember this story? Or is it itself temporary? 11. Who would you recommend this book to? Timestamps: Intro - 00:00 Spoiler Free Review - 1:32 Plot and Character Summary - 3:37 Discussion Questions - 30:55 Author’s Take - 01:01:33 Community Review - 01:25:09 Outro - 01:28:50
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • The Wager Book Club | Part 2 of 2

    The Wager Book Club | Part 2 of 2
    Jan 31 2024

    The Wager by David Grann Airing Episode 1 on 1/24/24 Covering chapters 1-11. Airing Episode 2 on 1/31/24 Covering chapters 12 - end. We'll be openly discussing and speculating spoilers during Book Club. 📖 Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SoCUoo (aff link) * Affiliate links are included, where we earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you! 🎧 Listen on: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Wager Book Club | Part 1 of 2

    The Wager Book Club | Part 1 of 2
    Jan 24 2024

    The Wager by David Grann Airing Episode 1 on 1/24/24 Covering chapters 1-11. Airing Episode 2 on 1/31/24 Covering chapters 12 - end. We'll be openly discussing and speculating spoilers during Book Club. 📖 Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SoCUoo (aff link) * Affiliate links are included, where we earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. As Amazon Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you! 🎧 Listen on: ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Music⁠
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    45 mins
  • The Wager | Spoiler Free Review

    The Wager | Spoiler Free Review
    Jan 17 2024

    Go here to enter the Giveaway. Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a comment.

    If The Wager by David Grann sounds like a book you'd like to read and discuss, then follow our podcast so you're notified when episode 1 of that discussion drops on 1-24-24. The suggested reading is chapters 1-11. Spoilers are definitely on the horizon!

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    3 mins
  • Lessons in Chemistry | TV Show vs. Book

    Lessons in Chemistry | TV Show vs. Book
    Jan 17 2024

    Welcome to Katy and Josh's Weekly Book Club Date. The show where the joy of reading transforms into engaging conversations! In this special episode we will be comparing the Lessons in Chemistry novel to the TV show on Apple TV.

    ⁠⁠Not sure if the book is your cup of tea? Check out our brief, spoiler-free review of Bonnie Garmus' "Lessons in Chemistry" by clicking here!⁠⁠

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    Katy and Josh are committed to enhancing the show with every episode. Your feedback is invaluable, so share your thoughts on how we can make this experience even better or recommend your favorite books for future episodes. Let the Book Club Date begin! 📚✨
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    41 mins
  • Lessons in Chemistry | Part 4 of 4 | Book Club Date

    Lessons in Chemistry | Part 4 of 4 | Book Club Date
    Jan 17 2024

    Welcome to Katy and Josh's Weekly Book Club Date, the show where the joy of reading transforms into engaging conversations! In this exciting series, we're delving into the captivating novel "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Get ready for an insightful journey with Part 3 of 4 in this episode. We highly recommend reading all of "Lessons in Chemistry" beforehand, as we'll be openly discussing and speculating – spoilers are definitely on the horizon!

    ⁠Not sure if the book is your cup of tea? Check out our brief, spoiler-free review of Bonnie Garmus' "Lessons in Chemistry" by clicking here!⁠

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    Katy and Josh are committed to enhancing the show with every episode. Your feedback is invaluable, so share your thoughts on how we can make this experience even better or recommend your favorite books for future episodes. Let the Book Club Date begin! 📚✨
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    56 mins
  • Lessons in Chemistry | Part 3 of 4 | Book Club Date

    Lessons in Chemistry | Part 3 of 4 | Book Club Date
    Jan 17 2024

    Welcome to Katy and Josh's Weekly Book Club Date, the show where the joy of reading transforms into engaging conversations! In this exciting series, we're delving into the captivating novel "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Get ready for an insightful journey with Part 3 of 4 in this episode. We highly recommend reading Chapters 1– 32 of "Lessons in Chemistry" beforehand, as we'll be openly discussing and speculating – spoilers are definitely on the horizon!

    ⁠Not sure if the book is your cup of tea? Check out our brief, spoiler-free review of Bonnie Garmus' "Lessons in Chemistry" by clicking here!⁠

    Listen on

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    Katy and Josh are committed to enhancing the show with every episode. Your feedback is invaluable, so share your thoughts on how we can make this experience even better or recommend your favorite books for future episodes. Let the Book Club Date begin! 📚✨
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    1 hr
  • Lessons in Chemistry | Part 2 of 4 | Book Club Date

    Lessons in Chemistry | Part 2 of 4 | Book Club Date
    Jan 17 2024


    Welcome to Katy and Josh's Weekly Book Club Date, the show where the joy of reading transforms into engaging conversations! In this exciting series, we're delving into the captivating novel "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Part 2 of 4 in this episode. We highly recommend reading Chapters 1–23 of "Lessons in Chemistry" beforehand, as we'll be openly discussing and speculating – spoilers are definitely on the horizon!

    ⁠Notsure if the book is your cup of tea? Check out our brief, spoiler-free reviewof Bonnie Garmus' "Lessons in Chemistry" by clicking here!⁠

    Listen on

    ⁠Spotify⁠

    Apple Podcasts⁠

    YouTube⁠

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    Katy and Josh are committed to enhancing the show with every episode. Your feedback is invaluable, so share your thoughts on how we can make this experience even better or recommend your favorite books for future episodes. Let the Book Club Date begin! 📚✨
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    53 mins