A Story Of Sorts

On this episode, I talk to Ece Gurler about her debut middle-grade sci-fi book - Frank - about living abroad, and about the joys and challenges of starting a business, with some tips for writers and entrepreneurs alike.  Buy Frank here : ecegurler.com/books * You can find Ece Gurler online on the following platforms: Website ecegurler.com Art IG @ece_gurler_art Author Page IG @ece_gurler_author Li...

Welcome to Season 2 of A Story Of Sorts! For this first episode I invited Irenea Vicari - friend, musician, and arts and crafts maker - for a game of Guess The Plot Of The Book From The Title.  You can find Irenea on social media by following @pickingivy or @stitchingivy on Instagram.  * Books mentioned in this episode:  Irenea brought:  Concept M by  Aafke Romein The Heart Goes Last by Margaret A...

I'm back!  I know I have announced the end of this season countless times... but I forgot to share with you all my favourite reads of the year! 2020 was filled with 5 star reads; it was tough to shorten this list down, so you get 27 titles, out of the 65 I've read this year.  To learn more about each title head back to my Instagram page @astoryofsorts.  Season 2 is being prepared as we speak, and...

On the last episode of this season I bring you the book Three Women, by Lisa Taddeo. Will it be a recommendation, or a wreckage? Listen and find you!  You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

On the last main episode of season one, I take a little trip across the season, highlighting book lists from previous episodes, and my plans for season two, airing in January. And, of course, I couldn't resist sneaking in two book recommendations, so you can entertain yourself until I'm back!  Useful info: Lists mentioned on this episode:  Books by Black authors - episode 5 Books by Trans authors...

On this ninth episode of Rec'd, I bring you Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astoryofsorts/mess...

On this ninth episode I bring you a list of books which give me *October Vibes*.  Stay tuned for the small blooper at the end, - me shouting at a bird - for how many times I described Pumpkin Heads as "sweet", for my careless butchering of Talia Hibbert's name, and for my mispronunciation of Vibes as *Bibes*. Consider it all a Halloween treat (or trick).  * Books mentioned on this episode: Pumpkin...

On this eighth episode of Rec'd, I bring you The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. Horror track sample Assassin by Patrick De Arteaga used with permission. You can w...

On this eighth episode I bring you a list of books written by Latinx authors for Latinx Heritage Month, and I introduce two new book clubs coming to Rotterdam. * Books mentioned in this episode: In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Diaz The House Of The Spirits by Isabel Allende Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Dominicana by Angie Cruz Cemetery Boys by Aiden...

On this seventh episode of Rec'd, I bring you the memoir Know My Name by Chanel Miller. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astor...

On this seventh episode I invite you to take a glimpse at my TBR, and I talk about the books I'm looking forward to read next.  * Books mentioned in this episode: The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar Felix Ever After by Kacen Calender Dominicana by Angie Cruz Girl, Women, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Loveless by Alice Oseman The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Queenie by Candice...

On this sixth episode of Rec'd, I bring you Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astoryof...

On this sixth episode I bring you a short list of books written by trans authors. To support and donate to trans people, please visit:  https://www.allabouttrans.org.uk/about/support-organisations/ * Books mentioned on this episode: If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo  Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Pet by Akaweke Emezi Redefining Realness by Janet Mock Letters...

On this fifth episode of Rec'd, I bring you Birthday by Meredith Russo. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astoryofsorts/message...

On this fifth episode I bring you a list of books written by black authors.  If you'd like to join the book club mentioned in this episode and discuss some of these books with other people, feel free to reach out to me via Instagram.  Books on this episode, by genre:  Sci-Fi / Fantasy Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon Children Of B...

On this fourth episode of Rec'd, I bring you Trust Exercise by Susan Choi. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astoryofsorts/mess...

On this episode I talk about the pressure put on everyone, including readers, to do more during these Corona times, and how looking at reading as if it is a marathon, rather than something we do for fun, can be counter-productive.  You can follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo b...

On this third episode of Rec'd, I bring you Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out! You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astory...

On this episode, I talk about the books I've read in March, taking part on an online book club, and a few other things, including switching to Anchor as my podcast hosting platform. You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. The memoir similar to My Dark...

Blooper note: Debbie is our cat!  Rec'd, the bonus episode from A Story Of Sorts, the podcast mostly about bookish stuff!  Since I've got *really strong opinions* about some of the books I read, Rec'd episodes will serve to either highly recommend a book, or wreck it completely!  On this second episode, I bring you Harry Potter And The Cursed Child . Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out...

On this episode, I talk about the books I've read in February, my reading plans for March, and a few other things.  You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astoryofsorts/message Get...

Rec'd, the bonus episode from A Story Of Sorts, the podcast mostly about bookish stuff!  Since I've got *really strong opinions* about some of the books I read, Rec'd episodes will serve to either highly recommend a book, or wreck it completely!  On this first episode, I bring you Educated , by Tara Westover. Will I rec it, or wreck it? Listen and find out!  You can follow all updates on my Instag...

On this first episode, I talk about my experience attending a book club for the first time, the books I've read in January, and my reading plans for February.  You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Music and photo by @jorri_photo on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

A Story Of Sorts, the podcast mostly about bookish stuff!  Once a month I'll talk about books, literary events and news, and my reading plans for the following month.  The first episode premieres on the 12th of February. You can follow all updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts , and you can find all my social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira . Intro music by @jorri_photo on Insta...