The Brook Reading Podcast

Episode 54 features the novel, Up Country by Nelson DeMille.  Join me as I attempt to speak a lot of Vietnamese, drown out the sounds of my nasal misery, and revel in the well-crafted, character-driven war novel, Up Country by Nelson Demille.  Mr. DeMille’s biographical information is credited on: www.nelsondemille.net   Shoutouts to: @NonMomHappyHour @bwthpodcast   This week’s promos are:   Epic...

Episode 53 is a mini housekeeping episode!  I have so many plans for future episodes of Brook Reading, and I want you all to be kept in the loop.  In this episode, you can hear the novels and episode topics from now until June. Dust off your library cards, break out your Audible gift cards, and get reading!  :)   This week’s promos are:   Epic Film Guys’ Livestream for the Cure Event:   www.livest...

Episode 52 is an ode to the women!  I am celebrating the feminist manifesto and first breakout ‘zine, BUST magazine.  Tonight, I reveal my love for Courtney Love (ahh, you see what I did there?), my appreciation for the 90s, and my message for the future. Thank you for taking this journey with me.   This week’s highlights and links to follow are: Promo from:  A Non Mom Happy Hour Podcast   Epic Fi...

For Episode 51, I ask all of my Brookworms to join me for a peek into a special part of my life - conversations with my girlfriend.  My special co-host, Shera, and I talk about personality quirks, whether or not certain things give you joy in your life, and spousal support groups!  I also reveal my Top Ten favorite characters in novels! I really hope you enjoy this journey. Can’t wait to hear your...

It’s Brook Reading’s 50th episode, everyone!  Tonight, my special co-host is Dave from the Super Movie Brothers Podcast.  He lends such a unique and academic perspective to the novel and film, “World War Z” by Max Brooks.  We also talk Philly accents, coroners' antics, and our love of “Mel Brooks”.   This week’s highlights and links to follow are:   Epic Film Guys’ Livestream for the Cure Event:  ...

Episode 49 is one of my most unique - and most ridiculous - episodes to date.  I walk my listeners, or “Brookworms”, through the daunting task of reading and understanding the informational text entitled, “Assembly Instructions”.     Next week, for Brook Reading’s 50th episode, I read and discuss “World War Z” by Max Brooks with a special guest!   Shoutouts * Here is the link to the website, Pinup...

Episode 48 - PART 3 - is the LAST section of Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far! I get a visitor from the Great White North...Sam, from the Invasion of the Remake Podcast!  He joins me down by the brook to share his thoughts on the original 1976 theatrical release and the 2013 remake! His thoughts and ideas on not onl...

“She felt—actually, physically—her whole miserable life narrow to a point that might be an end or the beginning” - Carrie, Stephen King   Episode 47 - PART 2 - is Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far!  My friend and horror expert, Vic, from Pocket Change Productions, and I celebrate Stephen King’s first novel. We delve...

Episode 46 - PART 1 - is Brook Reading’s contribution to Women in Horror Month, and, quite possibly, the “lifeblood” of Brook Reading so far!  My friend and horror expert, Vic, from Pocket Change Productions, and I celebrate Stephen King’s first novel, and multiple movie adaptations of, “Carrie”.  Tonight, we discuss the movie iterations, and next week, during Part 2, we leap into our thoughts on...

This weekend, Episode 45 is a “hoot and a half”, as my special guest often says!  Drew from the Reel Feels Podcast and I ruminate on so many different topics, from technology to religion to our calling to teach.  I also update my amazing Brook Reading listeners on some wonderful upcoming events, from the Epic Film Guys’ Livestream for the Cure to my episode for Women in Horror Month, “Carrie” by S...

Episode 44, Brook Reading’s first mini episode of the year, is also my first clip show! I’ve taken highlights from all of my guest hosts and created a Franken-sode!  Please do not forget to support my friend Drew at the following link: Reel Feels Recovery GoFundMe Link and also, check out the following podcasts highlighted on tonight’s episode: Invasion of the Remake Podcast Besotted Geek Podcast...

Episode 43 of Brook Reading includes a discussion of a wonderful memoir, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” by Mindy Kaling, a plug for some fun, upcoming events in Podcast Land, and a special shoutout to our friends at the Reel Feels Podcast.  Show them some love and support to help them overcome their recent loss in the link below: Reel Feels Recovery GoFundMe Link Thank you so much for all o...

Tonight, Episode 42 is the first annual Brook Reading Pod-iversary Special, featuring some of my pod pals from the Twitter group #WLIPodPeeps. This episode is chock full of fun, and is dedicated to everyone who supports the show, especially YOU, the listener. Thank you.   The following podcasts are featured via promos, messages, and shoutouts on tonight’s episode: What Does It Matter? Invasion of...

Tonight’s episode of Brook Reading, episode 41, is my first official episode of the year!  I discuss “On Writing” by Stephen King, share an awful lot about myself, and rant about a topic that may be on everyone’s minds currently.  Next week, I hope you will join me for the Brook Reading Pod-iversary Special, and in two weeks time, I will be reviewing “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?” by Mindy...

Happy New Year, Brook Reading Listeners!  Tonight, on Episode 40, I finish up my discussion on “Three Cups of Tea”.  I reflect on this past year, and I also reach into the jar of possibilities for our next episode’s book, “On Writing” by Stephen King.  I want to thank everyone who has supported me this past year, and I will see you all on January 13, 2019 by the Brook!   Links to Articles referred...

On Episode 39 of Brook Reading, I discuss “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.  I reveal the information provided me by my listener, John, regarding Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute (thank you so much for that!), and share the regrettable news of Mr. Relin’s passing.  I also rant about sexist comments on Twitter, and share a promo from my friends at the Invasion of...

This weekend brings you Episode 38 of Brook Reading, the first annual Holiday episode!  I will be counting down my Top Ten Favorite Christmas and Hanukkah Stories, as well as regaling you with stories of my childhood, a little more of a peek into my life, and even some bloopers!  (Stay tuned after the outro song!) Next week, I will be discussing “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliv...

This week on Episode 37, I go “old school” on Brook Reading.  Which basically means, I include reviews, shoutouts, promos, and a proper novel review.  I finally discuss in depth the amazing novel, “Fever” by Laurie Halse Anderson. I promote my friends, the Reel Feels Podcast and the What Does It Matter? Podcast, I rant about general #firstworldproblems, and then realize how grateful I am for my lo...

This week on Brook Reading, I let it all hang out, proverbially speaking.  I take a page from the What Does It Matter Podcast and just BE REAL, filling everyone in on the reason behind my absence, and throw in multiple rants to offset some of the more serious tones of the episode.  I also discover a snack hidden in my “recording studio”! My co-host, Piper the cat, even gets some airtime.   Next we...

Episode 35 of the Brook Reading Podcast is all about singling out those who stand up for others.  Perfect timing what with Veterans’ Day a week behind us. This week, I briefly discuss and prepare the novel “Fever 1793” for a more in-depth discussion next time.  I also pay respect to the following: Laurie Halse Anderson, an author that speaks for those who cannot Stan Lee, a creator who illuminates...

On Episode 34, I collated a master list for our second episode of “You Should Read” (Thanks, Sam!).  After breaking down over 100 novels that are typically read in school, I share with you my top ten classic novels of all time.  I also mistake 10 for 11, mistake friends for brothers, and show my human side more often than usual.   Shoutouts & Promos: @InvasionRemake @WDIMPodcast My best pals (Alis...

On the ACTUAL Episode 33 of Brook Reading, I begin the analysis of one of my favorite novels, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.  I also rejoice over some amazing download numbers (THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR LISTENING!!), mention a NEW place to follow Brook Reading (The Radio Public App), and … ugh! There was something else that was supposed to go in the show notes!  What was that? :)     Last but no...

On Episode 32 of Brook Reading, I tease out our next novel, “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.  I also share some updates on the future of Brook Reading, read some new fan comments, and RAGE against the blatant upcharging towards women.     Don’t forget - we are in our final stretch of #AllTheHorror!  Follow @Allthehorror18 on Twitter for episode updates! Special shoutouts to: @warbabyyy, @2girlsona...

On a special episode of Brook Reading, I will be commemorating Day 18 of a month-long event entitled “All the Horror”, along with my #WLIPodPeeps friends.   Drew from @ReelFeelsPod and I will be discussing one of our favorite Edgar Allen Poe stories, “The Tell Tale Heart”, while creating content for Teachers Pay Teachers, and waxing poetic about the dark side of “Tiny Toons”.  Stick around to the...

Episode 30 - a milestone episode of Brook Reading - is not only special for me because I discuss one of my favorite short stories, “The Monkey’s Paw”, but also because I have the honor of sharing this distinction with a wonderful guest, Sam from Invasion of the Remake.     I have the pleasure of being a part of an amazing event with over 20 other podcasts from far and wide as we discuss HORROR-ifi...