Neela Gilbert

Thee Midnight Bookworm

Arts EN ↓ 32 episodes

Calling all bookworms! Whether you're looking for book reviews or a one-sided book discussion, this podcast is for you. For each episode, host Neela Gilbert will discuss 2-3 books that have a specific book trope/setting, as well as a comparison of the plot and character development, trope usage, and more! Instagram: @theemidnightbookworm

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Neela Gilbert

Episodes

Elitism and Its Gray Morals 04.07.2022 21:57

If you've ever been on Pinterest, you probably know about dark academia. In this episode, Neela discusses two realistic fiction books (Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo and The Secret History by Donna Tartt) that focus on the evils of elitism and its academic roots. Honorable mentions include ghosts, the reading of entrails, and lots of plaid clothing.

The Joys of Non-Imperialist Manhunts 27.06.2022 21:33

Medical practices that took place in 19th century Europe were certainly...enlightening. In this episode, Neela discusses two historical fiction books (The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee and Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco) that focus on historical medical mysteries. Honorable mentions include a Spiderman meme, not-like-the-other-girls syndrome, and lots of pirate...

Love Stories Before the History Books: Pride Edition 20.06.2022 25:41

Happy Pride! In this episode, Neela discusses two books with WLW couples (One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid) who face the trials of loving during their respective time periods. Honorable mentions include fried chicken, leather jackets, and Slytherin traits.

The Evils of Entertainment Media: Pride Edition 13.06.2022 20:34

Happy Pride! This episode marks the start of TMB's Pride Series highlighting LGBTQ+ romances. In this episode, Neela discusses three romance books with MLM couples (The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich, and Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston) who face forbidden love and dodge the media. Honorable mentions include One Direction, Wolfs...

Putting a Ring on It...Kind of 06.06.2022 20:53

Books that start with a wedding, rather than end with one, certainly flip the script. In this episode, Neela discusses three romance books (The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory, The Worst Best Man by Lucy Score, and The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren) and their use of the 'wedding meet-cute' trope. Honorable mentions include a wedding kidnapping, the usefulness of coupons, and the geography of...

How Cows Are Essential to Romance 31.05.2022 20:14

Falling in love abroad...does it work? In this episode, Neela discusses three romance books (Sweet on the Greek by Talia Hibbert, The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn, and The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas) and their use of the 'love abroad' trope. Honorable mentions include Scottish Highland cows, the prince saving the princess, and golden retriever boyfriends.

Thee Trailer 29.05.2022 4:13

A look into how future episodes will be formed and a general outline of this podcast’s mission