The Bookish Teen

In this episode, I chat about side characters, and their vital importance in stories. I share some of my favorite side characters, as well as giving a little background into my history with loving side characters. Enjoy!

In this episode, I give the reasons why readers convince themselves that they should rush through books, and offer advice on slowing down and taking time to truly enjoy reading.

In this episode, I discuss the Chronicles of Narnia, giving my ranking of the series as well as diving deep into each book. I talk about common themes such as redemption, and go over the main characters. Enjoy!

In this episode, I give a brief spoiler-free description of the Wingfeather Saga. Then, I jump into induvidual book rankings, plus rantings about my favorite characters-get ready for some Janner fangirling-and finish it off with a few funny and some not-so-funny(but still amazing)quotes. In the words of Oskar N. Reteep(Appreciator of the Neat, the Strange and/or the Yummy), “Enjoy!”

In this episode, I dive into my new and updated method of commonplacing, discussing both what exactly a commonplace book is, to what my original method of quote-collecting was, to how I commonplace now. Enjoy! Release Updates: There will not be any episodes of the podcast released the next two weeks. After that, new episodes will be released every other week.

In this episode, I discuss the different purposes of poetry. I also go over different tips for reading it. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy talks about the concept of ‘your one story’, explaining what exactly that means both for readers and writers. She gives tips on how to discover your story, as well as shares how knowing what your story is can change your life. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy reads more of her stories from when she was 10 years old, including a detective mystery that is a spin-off of Nancy Drew, a play re-writing of Little Red Riding Hood, and more! Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy debates whether the plot or the characters should drive a story. Using examples from many books, she comes to a conclusion that is both simple and complex, useful to reader and writer alike. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy reads a short story she wrote recently. She then gives a step-by-step breakdown of the writing process of this story, from original ideas through edits to the finished product. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy chats about different methods of organizing your bookshelves, from super analytical to messy. She gives some examples of each method, and talks about which ones she is going to use to reorganize her books. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy gives her thoughts on the differences in reading for school and reading for fun. She talks about the purpose of school, how reading for school can enable you to read for fun, and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy gives her thoughts on Jane Eyre, discussing everything from characters to themes and more! She fangirls excessivly about Jane, reading quotes and giving character examples from the novel. She also talks about Charlotte Brontë and Jane Austen, and how they were both brilliant authors in entirely different ways. Enjoy!

Have you ever wanted to read more books? In this episode, Addy gives tips and advice on how to read more, from time management to picking the books that get you excited to read. She also talks about how wanting to read more ‘just for the numbers’ can turn reading into an analytical to-do rather than a pleasurable activity. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy chats about her current novel, Project Adelaide, discussing draft two difficulties, getting to know her characters, and more. She also gives a(very)brief description of her novel. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy tackles the question: is reading simply for pleasure enough, or should you read for more? She also talks briefly about if writing is enough, highlighting themes and character growth as well as the actual value of relaxation and pleasure. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy discusses the themes and characters in the classic allegory and satire, Animal Farm. She points out the power of words and language to the pig’s enterprises, plus highlights some points of irony in the novel. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy dives deep into Nazi Germany through the eyes of The Book Thief, discussing the characters, themes, and writing golds of this amazing novel. She talks about the importance of words and books, as well as the difference one person can make when they refuse to silently submit. Enjoy! Release Note: There will not be an episode of the podcast released next Thursday due to a busy s...

In this episode, Addy discusses the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, going over Bilbo’s quest of who he is meant to be. She talks about the two main ‘quirks’ of Bilbo’s character, as well as giving some favorite quotes from the book. She also talks a bit about re-reading old childhood favorite books. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy talks about what makes a first line of a book great, providing tips for writers(and readers!) on how to spot the best ones. She also reads some favorite first lines, and gives a creative writing exercise using first lines. Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy goes through her favorite books from each month of 2024, and finally selects the top two. She also discusses her writing accomplishments this year. Enjoy!

In this episode of the podcast, Addy talks about her reading goals for 2024, giving advice for setting your own reading resolutions. She also talks about the importance of reading as a hobby, and on not putting too much pressure on yourself to ‘check off a box’. Enjoy!

**UNRAVELLED SPOILER ALERT: there are spoilers Unravelled, Keeper of the Lost Cities book 9.5, from 2:00-8:00** In this episode, Addy discusses keeping a book journal, using examples from her own book journal. She gives advice and tips for anyone wanting to start a book journal, plus reads through some of her(very emotional)book reviews. She also gives a writing update and shares her thoughts on U...

In this episode, Addy discusses a medley of topics, from the new Keeper of the Lost Cities book, to Shakespeare, to her episode plans through the end of the year. She dives into Shakespeare’s Othello, discussing the villain, themes, crying, and more! Enjoy!

In this episode, Addy talks about genres and tropes, ranking different genres from her least favorite to favorite. She gives many book suggestions from each genre, and gives examples of books which she will read regardless of genre. Enjoy!