Bookshelf Remix

Élaina and Sophia find a book they disagree about! In a debate between a New Yorker and a non-New Yorker about a plot that revolves around the incarnation of New York, these two nerds bring out their respective expertise to discuss N.K. Jemisin’s “The City We Became”. The hosts also acknowledge their status as settlers on Lenapehoking and other unceded Indigenous lands and encourage you to learn m...

In this episode, Élaina and Sophia tackle the second half of Kevin Kwan’s latest beach read Sex & Vanity. They discuss old New York blue bloods and Lucie's struggle to fit into the upper-middle class white side of her family; Lucie’s new, social climbing love interest; and what reading a novel with a mixed-race heroine meant to them. Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcast that discuss...

In this episode, Sophia and Élaina discuss the breath of fresh Amalfi Coast air that is Kevin Kwan’s latest book “Sex and Vanity”. Between revelling in Kwan’s playful writing style and the political value of having an Asian male love interest, they explore many facets of one of the two beautiful locales in this book: Capri. Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcast that discusses the plot an...

In this episode Élaina and Sophia wrap up their discussion of “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. They deep dive into mushroom plot points, land ownership, and female property ownership in the novel. Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcast that discusses the plot and themes of the books we cover, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, go read “Mexican Gothic” and come back to hear our c...

This is the one that starts it all. Élaina and Sophia introduce themselves and dive into the book that prompted the birth of this podcast: “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In this first of two episodes devoted to “Mexican Gothic”, the nerdy duo discuss their relationship with gothic fiction and what they thought about this book in particular. Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcas...

In this bonus episode of Video Remix, Élaina and Sophia discuss the 2015 Guillermo del Toro movie "Crimson Peak" and compare it to "Mexican Gothic". Which one is better? Will Élaina be angrier at del Toro's lighting choices or at the absence of vampires from this plot? Listen to find out. If you like this content, you can gain access to our future recaps by becoming a monthly supporter. Vote for t...

This is the trailer announcing Bookshelf Remix's season 1 premiere on July 5, 2021! Follow @bookshelfremix on Instagram and Twitter for all updates and to discover our lineup. Support the podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber at www.ko-fi.com/brpod You can follow Élaina on Instagram @spinoodler and on Twitter @ElainaGMamaril You can follow Sophia on Instagram @themetropolitanist and on Twitter...