Bookbabble Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=bookbabbletheshow A podcast for booklovers everywhere! About books, reading and everything in between! A podcast for booklovers everywhere! About books, reading and everything in between. Visit us at bookbabble.net. en Bookbabble Bookbabble feedback@bookbabble.net http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/17719/shows/small/bookbabbletheshow.jpg?r=1237556400 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=bookbabbletheshow Podcast no books, reading, literature, hobbies, opinions, bibliophile, fiction, nonfiction, discussion, booklovers, booklover, arts Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:06:11 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN feedback@bookbabble.net webmaster@podshow.com Bookbabble Episode 74: World Cup Chat – Part 2 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/246433/bookbabble-episode-74-world-cup-chat-part Bookbabble Episode 74: World Cup Chat – Part 2
Recorded 21 June  2010
Babblers: Marcel, Bjorn, Donny

Synopsis:

This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history.  This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match watched by the boys in three different countries – simultaneously.  And still somehow manage to talk about horror movies, private parts and racism.  Oh, and football related books and movies too.  (Yeah, it would have been better if this episode came out, oh, about 2 months sooner, but hey, at least you get to see how well we did our predictions).

Be warned, this is a rambling, totally unedited show.

Show Length: 1:37:24

Show Notes:

]]> This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history. This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match… This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history. This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match watched by the boys in three different countries – simultaneously. And still somehow manage to talk about Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:36:02 -0700 Podcast yes 2010, Cup, worldhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/246433/bookbabbletheshow-246433-08-29-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 74: World Cup Chat – Part 1 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/245502/bookbabble-episode-74-world-cup-chat-part Bookbabble Episode 74: World Cup Chat – Part 1
Recorded 21 June  2010
Babblers: Marcel, Bjorn, Donny

Synopsis:

This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history.  This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match watched by the boys in three different countries – simultaneously.  And still somehow manage to talk about horror movies, private parts and racism.  Oh, and football related books and movies too.  (Yeah, it would have been better if this episode came out, oh, about 2 months sooner, but hey, at least you get to see how well we did our predictions).

Be warned, this is a rambling, totally unedited show.

Show Length: 58:03

Show Notes:

]]> This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history. This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match… This is one of the strangest, most languid chit-chat in Bookbabble’s short history. This episode drops you right in the middle of a football match watched by the boys in three different countries – simultaneously. And still somehow manage to talk about Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:18:51 -0700 Podcast yes 2010, Africa, Cup, football, soccer, South, worldhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/245502/bookbabbletheshow-245502-08-22-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 75: Hanging out with Joshua Cohen – Part 2 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/245487/bookbabble-episode-75-hanging-out-with-joshua Bookbabble Episode 75: Hanging out with Joshua Cohen – Part 2
Recorded 29 June  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Bjorn, Francois, Donny with special guest Joshua Cohen

Synopsis:

The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has received rave reviews from critics everywhere. 

Show Length: 46:19

Joshua Cohen on the Web

Show Notes:

]]> The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has… The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has received rave reviews from critics everywhere. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:42:50 -0700 Podcast no Cohen, Joshuahttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/245487/bookbabbletheshow-245487-08-22-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 75: Hanging out with Joshua Cohen – Part 1 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/245485/bookbabble-episode-75-hanging-out-with-joshua Bookbabble Episode 75: Hanging out with Joshua Cohen – Part 1
Recorded 29 June  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Bjorn, Francois, Donny with special guest Joshua Cohen

Synopsis:

The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has received rave reviews from critics everywhere. 

Show Length: 1:02:35

Joshua Cohen on the Web

Show Notes:

]]> The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has… The crew is honored to have Joshua Cohen guesting on this episode to talk about your usual babbly things, including his latest work, Witz, which has received rave reviews from critics everywhere. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:14:27 -0700 Podcast no Cohen, Joshuahttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/245485/bookbabbletheshow-245485-08-22-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 73: Your CONTAGIOUS, INFECTED ANCESTOR - Hanging out with Scott Sigler Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/236668/bookbabble-episode-73-your-contagious-infected-ancestor Bookbabble Episode 73: Your CONTAGIOUS, INFECTED ANCESTOR - Hanging out with Scott Sigler
Recorded 12 June 2010
Babblers: Marcel, Donny and special guest Scott Sigler

Synopsis:

This week we speak with New York Times best-selling author Scott Sigler.  We covered his start in the publishing industry, the podcast-only novel mechanism, and his upcoming book release ANCESTOR.  Plus, there’s this bit about the World Cup as well (it’s called football, not soccer!).

Show Length: 52:15

Scott Sigler on the Net:

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]]> This week we speak with New York Times best-selling author Scott Sigler. We covered his start in the publishing industry, the podcast-only novel… This week we speak with New York Times best-selling author Scott Sigler. We covered his start in the publishing industry, the podcast-only novel mechanism, and his upcoming book release ANCESTOR. Plus, there’s this bit about the World Cup as well (it’s Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:55:58 -0700 Podcast no featured, interviews, scott, Siglerhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/236668/bookbabbletheshow-236668-06-20-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 72: Books That Make You Laugh! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/236662/bookbabble-episode-72-books-that-make-you Bookbabble Episode 72: Books That Make You Laugh!
Recorded 6 June  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:

What are the books that make the babblers break into a smile?  Perhaps even outright laughter?(Although it must be said that would look weird.  Good for clearing a space for you in public transports, though).  Anyway, babblers list out some interesting picks here, and in true Bookbabble style, a most varied and eclectic mix indeed.  Not just funny books, mind you, but satirical and cynical yet darkly humorous works are also covered.  Plus, critically-acclaimed poet who’s actually crap, and Marcel goes postal.  “Some people shouldn’t be allowed to write!”, he wails. 

Show Length: 1:09:47

Show Notes:

]]> What are the books that make the babblers break into a smile? Perhaps even outright laughter?(Although it must be said that would look weird. Good… What are the books that make the babblers break into a smile? Perhaps even outright laughter?(Although it must be said that would look weird. Good for clearing a space for you in public transports, though). Anyway, babblers list out some interesting pi Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:15:38 -0700 Podcast no barth, barthelme, beckett, bujold, Chevallier, Christensen, colfer, comedy, Cynthia, dahlhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/236662/bookbabbletheshow-236662-06-20-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 71: “Whodunnit”? More Like “Who Said It”? Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/236658/bookbabble-episode-71-whodunnit-more-like-who Bookbabble Episode 71: “Whodunnit”?  More Like “Who Said It”?
Recorded 24 May  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:

The babblers talk about crime fiction, and lists books in this genre (with plenty of help from Wikipedia, too).

Note: The audio for this episode is choppy, so please take note.

Show Length: 39:44 (shortest episode in recent memory!)

Links:

]]> The babblers talk about crime fiction, and lists books in this genre (with plenty of help from Wikipedia, too). Note: The audio for this episode is… The babblers talk about crime fiction, and lists books in this genre (with plenty of help from Wikipedia, too). Note: The audio for this episode is choppy, so please take note. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:16:51 -0700 Podcast no crime, Cromwell, detective, fiction, Larsson, patricia, stieghttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/236658/bookbabbletheshow-236658-06-20-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 67: 2 Books in 2 Hours! Hanging Out with John Wray - Part 2 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/236279/bookbabble-episode-67-2-books-in-2 Bookbabble Episode 67: 2 Books in 2 Hours! Hanging Out with John Wray - Part 2
Recorded 19 April  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Bjorn and guest John Wray

Synopsis:

 

Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours!  Learn a little more about this talented author of works such as The Right Hand of Sleep, Canaan’s Tongue and his latest novel, Lowboy.  Also, find out why he is compelled to maintain a ‘state of slight illness, indefinitely’.

Remember to check out part 1 of this interview.

Show Length: 1:16:26

John Wray on the Net:

Novels:

 

Links:

]]> Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours! Learn a little more about this talented… Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours! Learn a little more about this talented author of works such as The Right Hand of Sleep, Canaan’s Tongue and his latest novel, Lowboy. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:03:02 -0700 Podcast no interview, John, wrayhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/236279/bookbabbletheshow-236279-06-17-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 67: 2 Books in 2 Hours! Hanging Out with John Wray - Part 1 Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/236278/bookbabble-episode-67-2-books-in-2 Bookbabble Episode 67: 2 Books in 2 Hours! Hanging Out with John Wray - Part 1
Recorded 19 April  2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Bjorn and guest John Wray

Synopsis:

 

Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours!  Learn a little more about this talented author of works such as The Right Hand of Sleep, Canaan’s Tongue and his latest novel, Lowboy.  Also, find out why he is compelled to maintain a ‘state of slight illness, indefinitely’.

Remember to check out part 2 of this interview.

(Photo Credit: Complex.com)

Show Length: 1:01:19

Links:

 

]]> Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours! Learn a little more about this talented… Literary author John Wray joins the group for a round of bookbabbling, and ended staying for over 2 hours! Learn a little more about this talented author of works such as The Right Hand of Sleep, Canaan’s Tongue and his latest novel, Lowboy. Also, find Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:43:54 -0700 Podcast no featured, interview, John, wrayhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/236278/bookbabbletheshow-236278-06-17-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 70: What Are Sound Novels Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/235549/bookbabble-episode-70-what-are-sound-novels Bookbabble Episode 70: What Are Sound Novels
Recorded 17 May 2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Renee, Bjorn, Donny

Synopsis:

This week we’re introduced to the seemingly new form of storytelling called ‘sound novels’.  We find out a little more about this supposedly new medium, guided by a resident expert, Renee’s daughter, the Wilde Childe herself, Rosemary.  Along the way, Marcel treats us to a story of Amazon reviews abuse by the author himself.  Oh, and Stephenie Meyer.

Show Length: 58:39

Links::

]]> This week we’re introduced to the seemingly new form of storytelling called ‘sound novels’. We find out a little more about this supposedly new… This week we’re introduced to the seemingly new form of storytelling called ‘sound novels’. We find out a little more about this supposedly new medium, guided by a resident expert, Renee’s daughter, the Wilde Childe herself, Rosemary. Along the way, Mar Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:55:14 -0700 Podcast no anime, gamebooks, games, Meyer, music, novels, Sound, stepheniehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/235549/bookbabbletheshow-235549-06-13-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 63: Dante's Hell And Ribena Berry Nipples Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/216254/bookbabble-episode-63-dante-s-hell-and Bookbabble Episode 63: Dante's Hell And Ribena Berry Nipples
Recorded 8 Feb 2010
Babblers: Gem, Lone, Marcel, Bjorn and Donny

 

Synopsis:

 

The crew welcomes a visit from our favourite English farmer (Gem) as they discuss the recently announced iPad, and all the jokes that come with it.  Also, Marcel brings our attention to Electronic Arts's new Dante's Inferno, based on Dante's classic of the same name.  Is having a half-naked monk killing monsters in the depths of hell a brilliant idea?  Also, Terry Pratchett and euthanasia, and find out what the Odyssey has in common with scantily-clad berries.

Show Length:  1:28:36

Mentioned

Links

]]> The crew welcomes a visit from our favourite English farmer (Gem) as they discuss the recently announced iPad, and all the jokes that come with it.… The crew welcomes a visit from our favourite English farmer (Gem) as they discuss the recently announced iPad, and all the jokes that come with it. Also, Marcel brings our attention to Electronic Arts's new Dante's Inferno, based on Dante's classic of th Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:36:43 -0800 Podcast yes Apple, arkady, Boris, Cave, cheng'en, dante, Franz, god, ipad, kafkahttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/216254/bookbabbletheshow-216254-02-26-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 62: JD Salinger's dead? Again? Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/213484/bookbabble-episode-62-jd-salinger-s-dead Bookbabble Episode 62: JD Salinger's dead? Again?
Recorded 31 Jan 2010
Babblers: Lone, Marcel

 

Synopsis:

 

Marcel and Lone get together for a duet, where they discuss the process of writing reviews.   As reviewers themselves, they compare notes on how reviews are done, the research put in, and influences.  Also discussed are JD Salinger, on his recent passing, and one of Lone's true loves: Virginia Woolf.

Show Length:  52:36 mins

]]> Marcel and Lone get together for a duet, where they discuss the process of writing reviews. As reviewers themselves, they compare notes on how… Marcel and Lone get together for a duet, where they discuss the process of writing reviews. As reviewers themselves, they compare notes on how reviews are done, the research put in, and influences. Also discussed are JD Salinger, on his recent passing, Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:54:03 -0800 Podcast no JD, reviews, Salinger, virginia, woolfhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/213484/bookbabbletheshow-213484-02-12-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 58: Another Year, Another Show Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/212089/bookbabble-episode-58-another-year-another-show Bookbabble Episode 58: Another Year, Another Show
Recorded 4 Jan 2010
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Lone, Lars, Marcel, Donny

 

Synopsis:

Gem and Lars return for this first show for the year, where we touched on quite a lot of things, surprisingly.  Music, films and of course, books.  This show was a little slow in going, but there are Michael Jackson jokes in there!

Show Length:  1:45:24 mins

 

]]> Gem and Lars return for this first show for the year, where we touched on quite a lot of things, surprisingly. Music, films and of course, books.… Gem and Lars return for this first show for the year, where we touched on quite a lot of things, surprisingly. Music, films and of course, books. This show was a little slow in going, but there are Michael Jackson jokes in there! Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:49:44 -0800 Podcast yes Jackson, michaelhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/212089/bookbabbletheshow-212089-02-07-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Snippet: Bjorn’s Auster Smackdown Prelude Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/211997/bookbabble-snippet-bjorn-s-auster-smackdown-prelude This is a snippet of Bjorn and Donny’s short conversation after the recording of Episode 61.  Lamenting yet another postponement to our planned Paul Auster Smackdown show, Bjorn shares his thoughts on Auster’s work.  Sort of like a prelude to the smackdown, if you will.

Length:10:08 mins

]]> This is a snippet of Bjorn and Donny’s short conversation after the recording of Episode 61.  Lamenting yet another postponement to our planned… This is a snippet of Bjorn and Donny’s short conversation after the recording of Episode 61.  Lamenting yet another postponement to our planned Paul Auster Smackdown show, Bjorn shares his thoughts on Auster’s work.  Sort of like a prelude to the smackdow Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:11:19 -0800 Podcast no Auster, paul, smackdown, snippethttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/211997/bookbabbletheshow-211997-02-06-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 61: The Ebook Babble Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/211995/bookbabble-episode-61-the-ebook-babble Bookbabble Episode 61: The Ebook Babble
Recorded 25 Jan 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Donny with guest Umapagan Ampikaipakan

 

Synopsis:

The guys talk about Apple's impending announcement of their supposed tablet device (which we now know as the Apple iPad) and its supposed killer ebook-reader features, and the ebook industry in general.  Bjorn taps into his experience in the ebook industry for this one.

Note: This show was recorded several days before the announcement by Apple on Jan 27 2010.  Also, this is another episode where we jumped in without introductions at the start.

Show Length:  52:51 mins

Links

]]> The guys talk about Apple's impending announcement of their supposed tablet device (which we now know as the Apple iPad) and its supposed killer… The guys talk about Apple's impending announcement of their supposed tablet device (which we now know as the Apple iPad) and its supposed killer ebook-reader features, and the ebook industry in general. Bjorn taps into his experience in the ebook industr Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:11:24 -0800 Podcast yes Apple, ebook, ebooks, ipad, publishing, readerhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/211995/bookbabbletheshow-211995-02-06-2010.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 57: 2009's Great and Not So Great Reads Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/205081/bookbabble-episode-57-2009-s-great-and Bookbabble Episode 57: 2009's Great and Not So Great Reads

Recorded 14 Dec 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Marcel, Donny

 

Synopsis:

The group discusses their best reads of the year, plus some not-so-great reads as well.  Also, what books best defined the past decade, given all that has happened in the past 10 years?  Plus, Renee treats us to a wonderful rendition of bad sex prose, courtesy of this year’s winner of Literary Review's 2009 bad sex in fiction award.

 

Show Length:  1:41:42 mins

 

Mentioned

 

 

Links

]]> The group discusses their best reads of the year, plus some not-so-great reads as well. Also, what books best defined the past decade, given all that… The group discusses their best reads of the year, plus some not-so-great reads as well. Also, what books best defined the past decade, given all that has happened in the past 10 years? Plus, Renee treats us to a wonderful rendition of bad sex prose, cou Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:58:27 -0800 Podcast no alec, Amin, b, bolano, Cave, Chabon, colson, cormac, couto, dahlhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/205081/bookbabbletheshow-205081-12-23-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 56: Cultural Imperialism and Adam West Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/205073/bookbabble-episode-56-cultural-imperialism-and-adam Bookbabble Episode 56: Cultural Imperialism and Adam West

Recorded 7 Dec 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Donny

 

Synopsis:

This is one weird, psychedelic episode.  We all came out of this one wondering what had happened.  How is this episode any different from the previous episodes, then, you may ask?  Well, among the stuff we covered: 70s/80s American TV series, Twilight/New Moon, how soon till the next Harry Potter-like phenomenon, export of popular culture from US and what Sweden and Malaysia thought of it in the early 80s, King’s Under the Dome, why Pride and Prejudice and Zombies isn’t as bad as it sounds.  Also, when Bjorn is hungry, he likes BRAAAAAAAAINS.

 

Note: The book Donny was trying to remember when he brought up the Jane Austen mashups was Mansfield Park and Mummies.

 

Show Length:  1:38:50 mins

 

Mentioned

 

 

Links

]]> This is one weird, psychedelic episode. We all came out of this one wondering what had happened. How is this episode any different from the previous… This is one weird, psychedelic episode. We all came out of this one wondering what had happened. How is this episode any different from the previous episodes, then, you may ask? Well, among the stuff we covered: 70s/80s American TV series, Twilight/New Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:27:44 -0800 Podcast yes Adam, Austen, culture, cybook, ebook, george, Jane, King, Martin, Meyerhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/205073/bookbabbletheshow-205073-12-23-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 55: Christmas Gifts! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/201614/bookbabble-episode-55-christmas-gifts Bookbabble Episode 55: Christmas Gifts!

Recorded 30 Nov 2009
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Renee, Donny

 

Synopsis:

The group talks about Christmas gifts – books we’d like to give people, and what we’d like to receive.  We covered Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many books, and a toaster.  Also, find out what Doraemon and Renee’s handbag have in common (hint: it’s not the colour).

 

Show Length:  1:35:20 mins

 

Mentioned

 

Links

]]> The group talks about Christmas gifts – books we’d like to give people, and what we’d like to receive. We covered Black Friday and Cyber… The group talks about Christmas gifts – books we’d like to give people, and what we’d like to receive. We covered Black Friday and Cyber Monday, many books, and a toaster. Also, find out what Doraemon and Renee’s handbag have in common (hint: it’s not t Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:21:49 -0800 Podcast no amy, Auster, beckett, bernward, Black, carlos, Christensen, Christmas, Cyber, doraemonhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/201614/bookbabbletheshow-201614-12-06-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 54: A Family Affair Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/201403/bookbabble-episode-54-a-family-affair Bookbabble Episode 54: A Family Affair

Recorded 23 Nov 2009
Babblers: Lone, Marcel, Renee, Donny, with guests Nicole and Rosemary

 

Synopsis:

Marcel’s sister Nicole joins us for a chitchat about nothing much in particular (well, if you consider almost 2 hours of chitchat 'nothing much’).  We did talk about the new Twilight movie, New Moon (where Renee’s teenage daughter Rosemary made a cameo on the show to tell us the word on the street on this phenomenon), manga, Auster and the National Book Award.  Also, Lone’s foray into the Copenhagen Book festival, Bogforum, and was excited to tell her tale.

 

Show Length:  1:41:45 mins

 

Mentioned

 

Links

 

]]> Marcel’s sister Nicole joins us for a chitchat about nothing much in particular (well, if you consider almost 2 hours of chitchat 'nothing… Marcel’s sister Nicole joins us for a chitchat about nothing much in particular (well, if you consider almost 2 hours of chitchat 'nothing much’). We did talk about the new Twilight movie, New Moon (where Renee’s teenage daughter Rosemary made a cameo on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:49:26 -0800 Podcast no ali, anne, award, Birkemose, bogforum, book, Butcher, discworld, Ditte, Doylehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/201403/bookbabbletheshow-201403-12-04-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 53: There’s A Sequel For This? Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/199653/bookbabble-episode-53-there-s-a-sequel Bookbabble Episode 53: There’s A Sequel For This?

Recorded 16 Nov 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Marcel, Renee, Donny

 

Synopsis:

We are so agreeable with each other on this episode.  The group clobbers each other with this one: should classic works have sequels?  What would we consider as a sequel?  Which ones were good, not good, and shouldn’t have been written in the first place?  Dracula, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Gone with the Wind, Winnie the Pooh, JD Salinger, Shakespeare and many others get dragged into this debate.

 

Show Length:  2:00:17 mins

 

Mentioned

]]> We are so agreeable with each other on this episode. The group clobbers each other with this one: should classic works have sequels? What would we… We are so agreeable with each other on this episode. The group clobbers each other with this one: should classic works have sequels? What would we consider as a sequel? Which ones were good, not good, and shouldn’t have been written in the first place? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:13:57 -0800 Podcast no Alexandra, Anderson, benedictus, Brandon, brian, colfer, dacre, david, eickhoff, Eoinhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/199653/bookbabbletheshow-199653-11-28-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 52: Genre and Literature – Hanging out with Brian Evenson Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/197313/bookbabble-episode-52-genre-and-literature-hanging Bookbabble Episode 52: Genre and Literature – Hanging out with Brian Evenson

Recorded 9 Nov 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Marcel, Renee, Donny, François with guest Brian Evenson

 

Synopsis:

The group is pleased to have Brian Evenson, award-winning literary/horror author of Altmann’s Tongue, Last Days and The Open Curtain, among many others.  We discuss the man and his work in this interview, covering genres, literature, his work as the Chair of the Literary Arts Program at Brown University, translation works, ebooks and prodigious reading input.

 

Show Length: 1:27:23 mins

 

Brian Evenson on the Web

 

 

Mentioned

  • Éric Chevillard (François’s write-up here)
  • Robert Coover
  • Keith Waldrop
  • John Edgar Wideman
  • Carole Maso
  • CD Wright
  • William Gass
  • Gilles Deleuze
  • Daniel Alarcon
  • Wells Tower
  • Tom McCarthy
  • Laird Barron
  • Shelley Jackson
  • Antoine Volodine
  • Underland Press

 

 

 

Books

 

]]> The group is pleased to have Brian Evenson, award-winning literary/horror author of Altmann’s Tongue, Last Days and The Open Curtain, among many… The group is pleased to have Brian Evenson, award-winning literary/horror author of Altmann’s Tongue, Last Days and The Open Curtain, among many others. We discuss the man and his work in this interview, covering genres, literature, his work as the Chair Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:38:52 -0800 Podcast no Alarcon, aliens, Antoine, barron, brian, carole, CD, china, Coover, Danielhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/197313/bookbabbletheshow-197313-11-14-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 51: We Can’t Let You Read That! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/196078/bookbabble-episode-51-we-can-t-let Bookbabble Episode 51: We Can’t Let You Read That!

Recorded 1 Nov 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Lone, Marcel, Donny, with guest Glenda Larke

 

Synopsis:

The group talks about censorship in our literature, and as it happens in our respective countries.  We discuss about what’s clearly bad, why they should or shouldn’t, and the beef about the whole process.  Also, a little on NaNoWriMo, and why teapots can be so titillating they deserved to be banned!

 

Show Length: 1:21:01 mins

 

Mentioned

 

 

Glenda Larke on the Internet!

 

 

 

]]> The group talks about censorship in our literature, and as it happens in our respective countries. We discuss about what’s clearly bad, why they… The group talks about censorship in our literature, and as it happens in our respective countries. We discuss about what’s clearly bad, why they should or shouldn’t, and the beef about the whole process. Also, a little on NaNoWriMo, and why teapots can Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:57:21 -0800 Podcast no banning, censorship, Glenda, james, Joyce, larke, nabokov, NaNoWriMo, vladimirhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/196078/bookbabbletheshow-196078-11-07-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 50: Desert Island Reads Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/194959/bookbabble-episode-50-desert-island-reads Bookbabble Episode 50: Desert Island Reads 
Recorded 26 October 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Lone, Marcel, Donny, with guest Umapagan Ampikaipakan

 

Synopsis:

Uma leads the group in listing each of our 5 desert island reads – books that we’d like to take with us when we get stranded in a desert island.  Some of us took some liberties on the topic and decided to list books they haven’t read that they’d like to bring, for whatever practical reasons. 

 

Show Length: 1:26:50 mins

 

Bjorn’s 5

 

 

Lone’s 5

 

Donny’s 5

 

 Uma’s 5

 

Marcel’s 5

 

Mentioned

 

Links

 

 

 

]]> Uma leads the group in listing each of our 5 desert island reads – books that we’d like to take with us when we get stranded in a desert island.… Uma leads the group in listing each of our 5 desert island reads – books that we’d like to take with us when we get stranded in a desert island. Some of us took some liberties on the topic and decided to list books they haven’t read that they’d like to b Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:57:56 -0700 Podcast no art, arthur, Auster, Ayn, carl, Carroll, Cervantes, Chabon, chapelle, conanhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/194959/bookbabbletheshow-194959-11-01-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 49: If It Were A Festival, There’d Be More Balloons Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/192992/bookbabble-episode-49-if-it-were-a Bookbabble Episode 49: If It Were A Festival, There’d Be More Balloons 
Recorded 19 October 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Lone, Donny

 

Synopsis:

A tight group this week, and we’re talking offensive literature.  Things that sets us off.  I suppose we weren’t surprised when the three of us shared the same view about things that offend us in literature, which isn’t what the topic itself would lead you to believe.  Also, problems with the Kindle International edition, NaNoWriMo, Google Wave and the call for the banning of fantasy movies in Malaysia, and Lamb in Vodka!

 

Show Length: 1:21:10 mins

 

Mentioned

 

Links

 

 

 

 

Note: Strong Language.

 

]]> A tight group this week, and we’re talking offensive literature. Things that sets us off. I suppose we weren’t surprised when the three of us… A tight group this week, and we’re talking offensive literature. Things that sets us off. I suppose we weren’t surprised when the three of us shared the same view about things that offend us in literature, which isn’t what the topic itself would lead yo Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:55:21 -0700 Podcast no ali, azar, censorship, fantasy, helle, Lars, lolita, lundin, merete, Monicahttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/192992/bookbabbletheshow-192992-10-20-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 48: Booker, Nobel and Reviews Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/192401/bookbabble-episode-48-booker-nobel-and-reviews Bookbabble Episode 48: Booker, Nobel and Reviews
Recorded 12 October 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Marcel, Lone, Donny with guests Francois Monti and Umapagan Ampikaipakan

 

Synopsis:

Founding member of the Fric Frac Club, Francois Monti, and literary reviewer Umapagan Ampikaipakan joins the group to talk about the literary awards given out recently, namely the Man Booker Prize and the Nobel.  Of course, when discussing the Nobel, this year’s oft-debated Nobel Peace Prize laureate also found his way in our chit-chat.  Also discussed are elements important in a literary review, as seen from both the enthusiast blogger/reviewer and the professional critic perspectives.  Also, Marcel’s adventures in the fantasy convention RingCon (held in Bonn, Germany) and the origin story for the Fric Frac Club.

 

Show Length: 1:28:22 mins

 

About Uma

 

About Francois

 

Mentioned

 

Links

 

Shigekuni’s selection of poems:

 

Note:

The subject matter raised while Marcel discusses RingCon may not be suitable for young listeners.

 

]]> Founding member of the Fric Frac Club, Francois Monti, and literary reviewer Umapagan Ampikaipakan joins the group to talk about the literary awards… Founding member of the Fric Frac Club, Francois Monti, and literary reviewer Umapagan Ampikaipakan joins the group to talk about the literary awards given out recently, namely the Man Booker Prize and the Nobel. Of course, when discussing the Nobel, this Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:33:55 -0700 Podcast no A.S., Auster, Barack, bolt, booker, Byatt, Chabon, Clemens, Ed, Hermanhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/192401/bookbabbletheshow-192401-10-17-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 47: Music & Literature Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/189498/bookbabble-episode-47-music-amp-literature Bookbabble Episode 47: Music & Literature
Recorded 5 October 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Lone, Donny

 

Synopsis:

The babblers talk about the influence of books on musicians, books by musicians, books on music, music on books, and other permutations of the theme.  Somehow we managed to fit Bill Clinton and Viggo Mortensen’s hot body (don’t ask) into this as well.

Also, Bjorn's experience in a book festival pitching ebook tech, and find out who’s the worse drummer ever in a metal band.

 

Show Length: 1:38:28 mins

 

Books Mentioned

 

 

Links

 

]]> The babblers talk about the influence of books on musicians, books by musicians, books on music, music on books, and other permutations of the theme.… The babblers talk about the influence of books on musicians, books by musicians, books on music, music on books, and other permutations of the theme. Somehow we managed to fit Bill Clinton and Viggo Mortensen’s hot body (don’t ask) into this as well. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:06:21 -0700 Podcast no abani, Barres, beckett, bill, Bob, cash, Cave, chris, clinton, Cohenhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/189498/bookbabbletheshow-189498-10-11-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 46: Swordplay with Swordskill – Chit-chat with Crystal Koo Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/189346/bookbabble-episode-46-swordplay-with-swordskill-chit Bookbabble Episode 46: Swordplay with Swordskill – Chit-chat with Crystal Koo
Recorded 21 Sept 2009


Babblers: Renee, Lone, Marcel, Donny with guests Gabriele Breder and Crystal Koo

Synopsis:
This week the group welcomes short story author Crystal Koo, joining us from Hongkong, while surprise guest Gabriele calls in from Frankfurt in this very interesting episode.  Crystal, Gabriele and the gang talk short fiction, and have Crystal field most of them, considering that she’s a published short fiction author.  Crystal reveals the subject of her undergrad thesis, and we get to talk a little about it too.  True to Bookbabble fashion, there are plenty of other things that gets into the mix as well, including, but not limited to, hellish office moves, Dan Brown’s Lost Symbol, Oktoberfest (which begins in September) and cute puppies. 

 

Note: I was kidding about the cute puppies, but who knows, really? 

Show Length: 1:38:28 mins

Check out Crystal Koo online:

Check out Gabriele online:

Authors Mentioned

Links

]]> This week the group welcomes short story author Crystal Koo, joining us from Hongkong, while surprise guest Gabriele calls in from Frankfurt in this… This week the group welcomes short story author Crystal Koo, joining us from Hongkong, while surprise guest Gabriele calls in from Frankfurt in this very interesting episode. Crystal, Gabriele and the gang talk short fiction, and have Crystal field most Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:26:13 -0700 Podcast no Bradbury, brown, Carey, Cha, Chesterton, china, crystal, Dan, david, Dorothyhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/189346/bookbabbletheshow-189346-10-10-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 45: Hanging out with Glenda Larke Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/180101/bookbabble-episode-45-hanging-out-with-glenda Bookbabble Episode 45: Hanging out with Glenda Larke

Recorded 6 Sept 2009
Babblers: Lars, Bjorn, Marcel and Donny with fantasy novelist Glenda Larke

Synopsis:   
This week, we speak with the delightful and incredibly friendly Glenda Larke, an Australian fantasy novelist living in Malaysia.  In addition to talking about her work and interests, Glenda shares her thoughts on genre fiction in general, the Google Book settlement and books made available electronically.  Plus, bird-watching, and Bjorn’s band!

If you’ve not checked out Glenda’s work yet, what are you waiting for?

 

Show Length: 1:18:35 mins

 

Check out Glenda Larke online:

 

 

 

Books Mentioned:

 

 

 

Links:

 

]]> This week, we speak with the delightful and incredibly friendly Glenda Larke, an Australian fantasy novelist living in Malaysia. In addition to… This week, we speak with the delightful and incredibly friendly Glenda Larke, an Australian fantasy novelist living in Malaysia. In addition to talking about her work and interests, Glenda shares her thoughts on genre fiction in general, the Google Book Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:06:39 -0700 Podcast no authors, authorsguild, Berryman, copyright, Cory, Doctorow, dodson, ebooks, fisher, Glendahttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/180101/bookbabbletheshow-180101-09-17-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 44: What You’re Missing When You’re Missing Graphic Novels Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/175756/bookbabble-episode-44-what-you-re-missing Bookbabble Episode 44: What You’re Missing When You’re Missing Graphic Novels

Recorded 24 Aug 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Lone and Donny with guests Ivan Yeo and Sheldon Goh

Synopsis:   
Along with guests Ivan Yeo and Sheldon Goh, the babblers revisit comics and cover the gamut.  What are comics, graphic novels, and why you would want to broaden your reading horizons to include this medium.  Lone and Bjorn come through with some gems from Scandinavia that is wildly different from the commercial US fares you may be familiar with, and no less interesting.  Also, what are the standouts Ivan and Sheldon will want you to check out. 

 

Show Length: 1:10:07 mins

 

Links:

 

Books Mentioned:

 

Notes:

  • A note from Sheldon after the show:

The term "graphic novel" actually came into popular use after Will Eisner's "A Contract With God" used it in the late 70's. Marvel's graphic novel line later used it to describe original comics works that were longer form and printed on higher quality, larger format paper. "God Loves, Man Kills" wasn't even the first graphic novel of that series. The first Marvel graphic novel was actually "The Death Of Captain Marvel". The first ever use of the term "graphic novel" pre-dates even Contract With God (you can Wikipedia "graphic novel" if you need the actual details).

  • Renee asked me to mention several works, which I did, albeit before I actually did the recording!  They are:
]]> Along with guests Ivan Yeo and Sheldon Goh, the babblers revisit comics and cover the gamut. What are comics, graphic novels, and why you would want… Along with guests Ivan Yeo and Sheldon Goh, the babblers revisit comics and cover the gamut. What are comics, graphic novels, and why you would want to broaden your reading horizons to include this medium. Lone and Bjorn come through with some gems from Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:04:25 -0700 Podcast no Adrian, alan, Anderson, Andersson, art, Batman, becky, bendis, bloom, bonehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/175756/bookbabbletheshow-175756-08-29-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 43: Bookbabble Review Show – Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/175748/bookbabble-episode-43-bookbabble-review-show-inherent Bookbabble Episode 43: Bookbabble Review Show – Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon

Recorded 17 Aug 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Gem, Marcel, Donny

Synopsis:   
The babblers talk about Thomas Pynchon’s eagerly awaited  new novel, Inherent Vice.  Let the gushing commence!

 

Show Length: 2:00:37 mins

 

Books Mentioned:

 

]]> The babblers talk about Thomas Pynchon’s eagerly awaited new novel, Inherent Vice. Let the gushing commence! The babblers talk about Thomas Pynchon’s eagerly awaited new novel, Inherent Vice. Let the gushing commence! Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:49:36 -0700 Podcast no brian, Chandler, Dashiel, david, Dürrenmatt, Farina, Freud, friedrich, Hajdu, Hammetthttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/175748/bookbabbletheshow-175748-08-29-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 42: Online Author Fanaticism Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/173021/bookbabble-episode-42-online-author-fanaticism Bookbabble Episode 42: Online Author Fanaticism

Recorded 10 Aug 2009
Babblers: Gem, Renee, Marcel, Donny

Synopsis:  
The babblers talk about the enthusiasm that surrounds some authors online, based upon the article “Why do Pynchon, Ballard and Wallace provoke such online loyalty?” from Times Online. 

 

Show Length: 1:33:18 mins

 

Links:

Books Mentioned:

]]> The babblers talk about the enthusiasm that surrounds some authors online, based upon the article “Why do Pynchon, Ballard and Wallace provoke such… The babblers talk about the enthusiasm that surrounds some authors online, based upon the article “Why do Pynchon, Ballard and Wallace provoke such online loyalty?” from Times Online. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:43:21 -0700 Podcast no Ballard, david, fanaticism, fans, foster, fricfracclub, jg, loyalty, pynchon, Thomashttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/173021/bookbabbletheshow-173021-08-14-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 41 Part 2: Poetry Revisited Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/169344/bookbabble-episode-41-part-2-poetry-revisited Bookbabble Episode 41 Part 2: Poetry Revisited

Recorded 3 Aug 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Lone, Marcel, Donny and guest Liam Brannelly

Synopsis:  
Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates have finally been blown to bloody bits.  For this show, Marcel brought along a nice, intelligent fellow, Liam, who’s a student of medieval literature in New York City who guzzles Beowulf and Chaucer for school and fun.

This show brings together poetry lovers, casual poetry readers, poets and students of poetry all mixed in a heady broth.  There’s appreciation, recitation, and babbling incoherence (oh wait, that’s me).

Oh, did I mention there’s a famous German poem recited in this episode?

This show broke all previous records for show length, and has been broken into 2 parts.  This is Part 2.

 

Show Length: 85:54 mins

 

Poems Mentioned in show: Mentioned in show: * Bjorn’s Translation of Nils Ferlin’s ‘I folkviseton’ poem (as a contrast to the translation as it appears here ):
My heart, I said, it was thine; Thy heart, you said, it was mine And you said you liked the couplet Where your tears were mine when you wept So these were the rhymes we made Then you married sensibly I get royalties each time it's played And nothing has changed for me
Liam’s Favourite Poets:
  • Ferenc Juhasz (Hung.)
  • Tennyson
  • Emily Dickinson
  • Yeats
  • Boleslaw Lesmian (Poland)
  • Seamus Heaney
  • Jack Clemo (Cornwall)
Links: ]]> Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates… Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates have finally been blown to bloody bits. For this show, Marcel brought along a nice, intelligent fellow, Liam, Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:08:05 -0700 Podcast no Poetry, poetshttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/169344/bookbabbletheshow-169344-08-07-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 41 Part 1: Poetry Revisited Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/169254/bookbabble-episode-41-part-1-poetry-revisited Bookbabble Episode 41 Part 1: Poetry Revisited

Recorded 3 Aug 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Renee, Lone, Marcel, Donny and guest Liam Brannelly

Synopsis:  
Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates have finally been blown to bloody bits.  For this show, Marcel brought along a nice, intelligent fellow, Liam, who’s a student of medieval literature in New York City who guzzles Beowulf and Chaucer for school and fun.

This show brings together poetry lovers, casual poetry readers, poets and students of poetry all mixed in a heady broth.  There’s appreciation, recitation, and babbling incoherence (oh wait, that’s me).

Oh, did I mention there’s a famous German poem recited in this episode?

This show broke all previous records for show length, and has been broken into 2 parts.  This is Part 1.

 

Show Length: 49:24 mins

 

Poems Mentioned in show: Mentioned in show: * Bjorn’s Translation of Nils Ferlin’s ‘I folkviseton’ poem (as a contrast to the translation as it appears here ):
My heart, I said, it was thine; Thy heart, you said, it was mine And you said you liked the couplet Where your tears were mine when you wept So these were the rhymes we made Then you married sensibly I get royalties each time it's played And nothing has changed for me
Liam’s Favourite Poets:
  • Ferenc Juhasz (Hung.)
  • Tennyson
  • Emily Dickinson
  • Yeats
  • Boleslaw Lesmian (Poland)
  • Seamus Heaney
  • Jack Clemo (Cornwall)
Links: ]]> Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates… Renee and Marcel have been itching to talk poetry for a while now, and having rescheduled this topic for several weeks, it’s like the floodgates have finally been blown to bloody bits. For this show, Marcel brought along a nice, intelligent fellow, Liam, Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:42:03 -0700 Podcast no Beowulf, chaucer, Doty, Duyn, Geoffrey, mark, Mona, Poetry, poets, Vanhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/169254/bookbabbletheshow-169254-08-07-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 40: The Incredibly Unprepared Discussion on the Google Book Search Copyright Settlement Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/168226/bookbabble-episode-40-the-incredibly-unprepared-discussion Bookbabble Episode 40: The Incredibly Unprepared Discussion on the Google Book Search Copyright Settlement
Recorded 27 July 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Lone, Marcel, Donny

 

Synopsis:
The babblers look at the Google Book Search settlement case, and discuss the fate of books that are out of print, but still in copyright (known as orphan works).  Orphan works are currently a part of the books that are being digitized in libraries around the world under the Google Library Project and made available for searching under Google's Book Search website.  The babblers are not incredibly prepared with this topic (because it was a surprise! Sort of...), but still managed to get an hour of chitchat out of this.  This could be either because we're naturally intelligent and analytical, or we just like to talk.

 

Show Length: 73:46 mins

 

Links:

 

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Recorded 20 July 2009
Babblers: Renee, Lone, Lars, Donny

Synopsis:

The groups discusses books-related movies that either just opened or are around the corner.  We go off on a little tangent, as we usually do BB-style, as we uncover upcoming, jaw-dropping gems in the movie industry.

 

Show Length: 55:24 mins

Books/Movies Mentioned:

Links:

 

]]> The groups discusses books-related movies that either just opened or are around the corner. We go off on a little tangent, as we usually do BB-style,… The groups discusses books-related movies that either just opened or are around the corner. We go off on a little tangent, as we usually do BB-style, as we uncover upcoming, jaw-dropping gems in the movie industry. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:43:56 -0700 Podcast no adaptations, asteroids, episode, Harry, JK, Lars, movies, philip, Potter, Richardhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/166888/bookbabbletheshow-166888-07-24-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 38: He's Still Not Crying Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/166027/bookbabble-episode-38-he-s-still-not Bookbabble Episode 38: He's Still Not Crying
Recorded 13 July 2009
Babblers: Gem, Renee, Marcel, Donny

Synopsis:
You probably won't know who Marcel is, who joined us a couple of episodes back.  But as we're time traveling at the moment with Donny being behind on a couple episodes, suffice it to know that Marcel is *one of us*, and as with the other babblers, will dazzle you with his profound knowledge and book geekiness.  The group discusses what was read in the Bookbabble hiatus period, and goes from classics to accidental forays into fantasy to anime and other good stuff.

 

Show Length: 70:29 mins

  

Books Mentioned:

 

Links:


]]> You probably won't know who Marcel is, who joined us a couple of episodes back. But as we're time traveling at the moment with Donny being behind on… You probably won't know who Marcel is, who joined us a couple of episodes back. But as we're time traveling at the moment with Donny being behind on a couple episodes, suffice it to know that Marcel is *one of us*, and as with the other babblers, will da Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:30:08 -0700 Podcast no a.b., banana, Batman, bill, cormac, elektra, Frank, grant, Herman, McCarthyhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/166027/bookbabbletheshow-166027-07-20-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 35: Deconstructing The Dan Brown Code Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/156607/bookbabble-episode-35-deconstructing-the-dan-brown Bookbabble Episode 35: Deconstructing the Dan Brown Code
Recorded 24 May 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Donny with guest Lone Christensen

Synopsis:

The babblers are once again graced by yet another guest, and this time, Lone Christensen from Copenhagen joins the madness!  In this episode, the babblers talk about Dan Brown – if you ever was uncertain where we stood with him, well, let’s just say this episode clears things up.  In conjunction with the release of the new Angels & Demons movie, the babblers say why Dan Brown is such a polarizing figure, why he generates so much attention, what he’s good at and what he isn’t.  The the books (book?) he used as research, the trial, the works.  Also, Bookbabble-approved Dan Brown alternatives.  Plus, Irene postulates that with enough alcohol, anyone can get through a bad book, and Lone singles out a couple of people you’d want to pay attention to in the movie.

 

Show Length: 86:24 mins

 

Note: The babblers make clear of their love and affection for Mr Brown in language that perhaps younger audiences won’t really appreciate.

 

Links:

]]> The babblers are once again graced by yet another guest, and this time, Lone Christensen from Copenhagen joins the madness! In this episode, the… The babblers are once again graced by yet another guest, and this time, Lone Christensen from Copenhagen joins the madness! In this episode, the babblers talk about Dan Brown – if you ever was uncertain where we stood with him, well, let’s just say this Tue, 26 May 2009 22:52:01 -0700 Podcast yes &, Angels, brown, carlos, code, da, Dan, demons, eco, ejersbohttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/156607/bookbabbletheshow-156607-05-27-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 34: Hard Times for Literature in Schools Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/155230/bookbabble-episode-34-hard-times-for-literature Bookbabble Episode 34: Hard Times for Literature in Schools
Recorded 17 May 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Donny with guest Emma Sutcliffe

 

Synopsis:

The babblers are joined by a guest today, the affable Emma Sutcliffe from Blackburn, England, as they talk about literature that is part of the school syllabus.  What's being taught in schools in the babblers' countries, whether it needs to be changed and why.  Plus, Emma spills on the book that scarred her during her schooling years.

Show Length: 86:24 mins

Links:

 

]]> The babblers are joined by a guest today, the affable Emma Sutcliffe from Blackburn, England, as they talk about literature that is part of the… The babblers are joined by a guest today, the affable Emma Sutcliffe from Blackburn, England, as they talk about literature that is part of the school syllabus. What's being taught in schools in the babblers' countries, whether it needs to be changed and Tue, 19 May 2009 12:19:31 -0700 Podcast no episode, literature, Schools, teachinghttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/155230/bookbabbletheshow-155230-05-19-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 33: Much Ado About Shakespeare Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/152939/bookbabble-episode-33-much-ado-about-shakespeare Bookbabble Episode 33: Much Ado About Shakespeare
Recorded 3 May 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:
The episode every Shakespeare fan will wish they were here.  Passion coming through pretty clearly for the babblers who turn into the bard's fanboys, talking from personal viewpoints about what makes Shakespeare great and why you should read him.  If you have even a passing interest in Shakespeare, you'll want this episode. Trust me.

Show Length: mins

Note: Around the time Bjorn explains Macduff's "was from his mother's womb untimely ript" in his final encounter with Macbeth in a more modern fashion, close delicate ears for half a nanosecond.

 

Links:

 

]]> The episode every Shakespeare fan will wish they were here. Passion coming through pretty clearly for the babblers who turn into the bard's fanboys,… The episode every Shakespeare fan will wish they were here. Passion coming through pretty clearly for the babblers who turn into the bard's fanboys, talking from personal viewpoints about what makes Shakespeare great and why you should read him. If you Sun, 03 May 2009 11:59:58 -0700 Podcast yes episode, hamlet, macbeth, othello, shakespearehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/152939/bookbabbletheshow-152939-05-03-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 31: Do Critics and Reviews Influence Our Reading Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/150723/bookbabble-episode-31-do-critics-and-reviews Bookbabble Episode 31: Do Critics and Reviews Influence Our Reading
Recorded 11 April 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Donny


Synopsis:

The babblers talk about reviews, regardless of whether they are from well-known, highly regarded professional critics or your average blogger.  What is the difference between the two, and how either affects our reading selection.

Oh, and Gem didn’t like Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Show Length: 59:25 mins

 

Authors mentioned:

Links:

]]> The babblers talk about reviews, regardless of whether they are from well-known, highly regarded professional critics or your average blogger. What… The babblers talk about reviews, regardless of whether they are from well-known, highly regarded professional critics or your average blogger. What is the difference between the two, and how either affects our reading selection. Oh, and Gem di Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:23:38 -0700 Podcast no Blogs, criticism, Critics, eco, emberto, episode, forums, influence, literature, reviewshttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/150723/bookbabbletheshow-150723-04-11-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Snippet: Bookbabble’s First Anniversary Call for Feedback! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/149543/bookbabble-snippet-bookbabble-s-first-anniversary-call Bookbabble Snippet: Bookbabble’s First Anniversary Call for Feedback!
Recorded 1 April 2009

Like Bookbabble?  Have ideas as to how we can improve?  Wanna get something off your chest as you’re listening away to Bookbabble? Send us something, feedback, comments, criticisms, etc as we commemorate approach our 1st anniversary!

p.s I just remembered what day this is.  I suppose I should stress that this *isn’t* a prank. :)

]]> Like Bookbabble? Have ideas as to how we can improve? Wanna get something off your chest as you’re listening away to Bookbabble? Send us something,… Like Bookbabble? Have ideas as to how we can improve? Wanna get something off your chest as you’re listening away to Bookbabble? Send us something, feedback, comments, criticisms, etc as we commemorate approach our 1st anniversary! Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:15:02 -0700 Podcast no Anniversary, bookbabble, episode, feedback, snippethttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/149543/bookbabbletheshow-149543-04-01-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 30: One Hit Wonders Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/149435/bookbabble-episode-30-one-hit-wonders Bookbabble Episode 30: One Hit Wonders
Recorded 29 March 2009
Babblers: Gem, Renee, Donny
Synopsis:

The babblers discuss authors who have produced only one book, or one good book that defines the author’s entire career.  Discussion revolves around primary causes of this phenomenon, the stories behind the authors.  Somehow Daleks are involved too.

Show Length: 64:10 mins

Authors mentioned in show:

Links:

 

]]> The babblers discuss authors who have produced only one book, or one good book that defines the author’s entire career.  Discussion revolves… The babblers discuss authors who have produced only one book, or one good book that defines the author’s entire career.  Discussion revolves around primary causes of this phenomenon, the stories behind the authors.  Somehow Daleks are involved t Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:08:17 -0700 Podcast no Anna, Arundhati, Audrey, Berryman, Boris, Bram, Brontë, coward, d., Dalekhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/149435/bookbabbletheshow-149435-03-31-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 29: You've got me feeling emotions! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/148166/bookbabble-episode-29-you-ve-got-me Bookbabble Episode 29: You've got me feeling emotions!
Recorded 22 March 2009
Babblers: Gem, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:
After Gem begins with a terribly tragic story of her beloved Dalek doll, the babblers launch into a discussion on books that elicit strong emotions from its readers.  Find out which books still emotionally affect Renee since she was 6 till this very day (which I understand is not a very long time at all), and Gem's as well (it goes without saying that Donny doesn't cry from reading).  Besides sadness, the babblers also talked a little about books that elicit anger, horror.  Finally, Renee closes with a heart-warming story of a long-lost textbox.

Show Length: 65:10 mins

Books mentioned in show:

]]> After Gem begins with a terribly tragic story of her beloved Dalek doll, the babblers launch into a discussion on books that elicit strong emotions… After Gem begins with a terribly tragic story of her beloved Dalek doll, the babblers launch into a discussion on books that elicit strong emotions from its readers. Find out which books still emotionally affect Renee since she was 6 till this very day ( Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:18:52 -0700 Podcast no Anna, anne, annie, Anson, Capote, charlotte, dahl, de, DIANA, emotionshttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/148166/bookbabbletheshow-148166-03-21-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 28: It could have been so much better! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/146919/bookbabble-episode-28-it-could-have-been Bookbabble Episode 28: It could have been so much better!
Recorded 15 March 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:
This week's topic is about authors who suck over time; examples of writers who start off their careers with a bang, but slowly whimper and choke as their output quality deteriorate over time.  The babblers discusses why this happens, and touch also on authors who .  Also, Donny talks about an attempt to improve on a timeless Jane Austen classic with, uhm, something you might not expect.

Show Length: 63:50 mins

Authors mentioned in show:

  • Stephen King
  • Hermann Hesse
  • Paul Auster
  • Chuck Palahniuk
  • Thomas Pynchon
  • Philip Roth
  • Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Salman Rushdie
  • Gore Vidal
  • Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Agatha Christie
  • Terry Pratchett
  • Harper Lee
  • Frank Herbert
  • Orson Scott Card
  • Robert Jordan
  • Jim Butcher

Links:

Note: There's a bit of static when I speak, and I apologize for that.  Looks like I may have to start investing in a professional mic... (or just a professional to replace me).

 

]]> This week's topic is about authors who suck over time; examples of writers who start off their careers with a bang, but slowly whimper and choke as… This week's topic is about authors who suck over time; examples of writers who start off their careers with a bang, but slowly whimper and choke as their output quality deteriorate over time. The babblers discusses why this happens, and touch also on aut Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:03:57 -0700 Podcast no Agatha, arthur, Auster, Butcher, card, Christie, Chuck, conan, Doyle, Frankhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/146919/bookbabbletheshow-146919-03-14-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 27: Abandoning Books! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/145276/bookbabble-episode-27-abandoning-books Bookbabble Episode 27: Abandoning Books!
Recorded 1 March 2009
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee aka Irene Wilde, Donny
Synopsis:
Today the group talks about the cardinal sin (not the Philippine archbishop) of book lovers, the act of abandoning books without completing them.  What would compel one to drop these books unread?  The babblers share books that has been abandoned, what precipitated the drop.  Also, why Bjorn feels a little tentative about the upcoming Watchmen movie.

And, we kept it below 1 hour.  Shocking.

Show Length: 54:05 mins

Links:

 

]]> Today the group talks about the cardinal sin (not the Philippine archbishop) of book lovers, the act of abandoning books without completing them.… Today the group talks about the cardinal sin (not the Philippine archbishop) of book lovers, the act of abandoning books without completing them. What would compel one to drop these books unread? The babblers share books that has been abandoned, what pr Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:03:20 -0800 Podcast no alan, canavan, dostoevsky, fyodor, Herman, Indra, james, Joyce, melville, moorehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/145276/bookbabbletheshow-145276-02-28-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 26: Remember the time you read...? Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/143567/bookbabble-episode-26-remember-the-time-you Bookbabble Episode 26: Remember the time you read...?
Recorded 15 Feb 2009

Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Renee, Donny

Synopsis:
After a 2 month break, the babblers are back, joined by Renee once again as they catch up on the recent happenings in the book scene.  But first up, the babblers talk about whether they remember the countless books that they have read, whether that's important in the first place, and what some of us do to make the books stay with us as we journey on in our reading life.  Also, the effects of the current economic climate on readers, Updike's passing, feedback on Stephen King's assessment of Stephenie Meyer's writing, why you shouldn't be reading Nora Roberts and Bjorn does a funny limerick.

Show Length: 77:52 mins

Links:

[audio:]

Download the show here.

]]> After a 2 month break, the babblers are back, joined by Renee once again as they catch up on the recent happenings in the book scene. But first up,… After a 2 month break, the babblers are back, joined by Renee once again as they catch up on the recent happenings in the book scene. But first up, the babblers talk about whether they remember the countless books that they have read, whether that's impo Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:39:21 -0800 Podcast no balzac, david, george, grossmith, hustvedt, james, John, Joyce, King, limerickhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/143567/bookbabbletheshow-143567-02-14-2009.mp3 Episode 20: Bookbabble Review Show - Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/138142/episode-20-bookbabble-review-show-measuring-the Bookbabble Episode 20: Bookbabble Review Show - Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann
Recorded 2 Oct 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Donny


Synopsis:
The babblers finally do a review!  The book in question tells the tale of two pioneering German scientists who meet in the 1820s, and recounts their lives as they journey through the scientific world in vastly different ways.  Listen to hear what the babblers think of the book (which actually is revealed like 5 minutes into the show).  Also, Donny talks about The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.

Show Length: 47:55 mins

Special Note: Take care if you're listening to this with small children.  Also, there is a perceivable Skype lag when I attempt to speak to the others towards the end of the show, and that makes me sound weirder than I already do at present.

Links:

 

]]> The babblers finally do a review! The book in question tells the tale of two pioneering German scientists who meet in the 1820s, and recounts their… The babblers finally do a review! The book in question tells the tale of two pioneering German scientists who meet in the 1820s, and recounts their lives as they journey through the scientific world in vastly different ways. Listen to hear what the babb Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:23:17 -0800 Podcast no alexander, carl, Daniel, friedrich, gauss, humbolt, kehlmann, measuring, review, vonhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/138142/bookbabbletheshow-138142-01-01-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 22: Kindles in the Mountains Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/138077/bookbabble-episode-22-kindles-in-the-mountains Bookbabble Episode 22: Kindles in the Mountains
Recorded 13 Nov 2008
Babblers: Gem, Lars, Donny

Synopsis:

The babblers talk about Michael Crichton's passing and Oprah's support for Kindle, and we find out that you can't run away from the Kindle, even if you live in an ashram.

Show Length: 25:20 mins (What? Under 30 mins?)

Books mentioned:

Links:

 

]]> The babblers talk about Michael Crichton's passing and Oprah's support for Kindle, and we find out that you can't run away from the Kindle, even if… The babblers talk about Michael Crichton's passing and Oprah's support for Kindle, and we find out that you can't run away from the Kindle, even if you live in an ashram. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:16:15 -0800 Podcast no Cervantes, coetzee, crichton, david, ebooks, elena, ferrante, Jeanette, jm, kindlehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/138077/bookbabbletheshow-138077-01-01-2009.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 23: Masterpieces and Martinis - The Heady Mix of Literature and Alcohol Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/137894/bookbabble-episode-23-masterpieces-and-martinis-the Bookbabble Episode 23: Masterpieces and Martinis - The Heady Mix of Literature and Alcohol
Recorded 23 Nov 2008
Babblers: Gem, Donny with Renee Wallace aka Irene Wilde

Synopsis:

A intriguing exploration of authors and their alcohol.  Some of the most famous writers in the world produced some of the best literature in the world with a glass in their hand.  The babblers talk about some of the more interesting ones, ponder on how much their drinking has shaped their writings, plus talked about some of the most famous literary bars in the world.  Plus, Irene shows us what it takes to make the perfect martini (hint: never put watermelons, and no Beefeater!)  Also, something on Obama, and this time from an American (as opposed to a trio of non-Americans, as was what happened previously in Episode 21).

Show Length: 81:15 mins

Authors mentioned (some of them, anyway):

Ernest Hemingway F Scott FitzgeraldBeryl BainbridgeDashiell HammettRaymond ChandlerRing LardnerCharles BukowskiDorothy ParkerEdgar Allan PoeWilliam Faulkner - "Civilization begins with distillation"Stephen KingNoel CowardDylan Thomas

Note: Of course, due to the subject matter, this may not be entirely suitable for some of our younger audiences, however inclined they might be at producing inspired literature under the influence.

 

]]> A intriguing exploration of authors and their alcohol. Some of the most famous writers in the world produced some of the best literature in the world… A intriguing exploration of authors and their alcohol. Some of the most famous writers in the world produced some of the best literature in the world with a glass in their hand. The babblers talk about some of the more interesting ones, ponder on how mu Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:41:52 -0800 Podcast no alcohol, Allan, Bainbridge, Bar, Beryl, Bukowski, Chandler, charles, coward, Dashielhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/137894/bookbabbletheshow-137894-12-30-2008.mp3 Episode 24: Prose to Pictures - Memorable Film Adaptations Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/137784/episode-24-prose-to-pictures-memorable-film Bookbabble Episode 24: Prose to Pictures - Memorable Film Adaptations
Recorded 4 Dec 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Donny

Synopsis:

According to our in-house, part-time and moderately accurate statistician Gem, a third of every movie made in recent times is adapted from a book.  But what makes a good movie adaptation?  Which ones were favourites and which were duds?  (Don't even mention I Am Legend!)  The babblers also talk about possibly unfilmable books and books that we'd like to see as movies.  Also, can you think of a non-fiction book that got made into a movie?  Whatever it is, it's probably not the one Gem had in mind.  Oh, and pretty soon the ranting starts on things like remakes and whether they should have been done or not in the first place. 

Show Length: 53:46 mins

Links:

Notes: Unfortunately, my usually reliable mic seemed to have gone on a vacation and its evil cantankerous twin decided to spit a steady stream of low static on my end of the recording throughout.  I've tried to dampen it as much as I can, but enough of it remains that may hamper the enjoyment for some of you.  Sorry about that.  Also, don't listen to this with small children - language.

 

]]> According to our in-house, part-time and moderately accurate statistician Gem, a third of every movie made in recent times is adapted from a book.… According to our in-house, part-time and moderately accurate statistician Gem, a third of every movie made in recent times is adapted from a book. But what makes a good movie adaptation? Which ones were favourites and which were duds? (Don't even menti Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:39:49 -0800 Podcast yes adaptations, arthur, c, carlo, Clarke, emilio, gadda, hg, legend, lemhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/137784/bookbabbletheshow-137784-12-29-2008.mp3 Bookbabble Episode 25: Unconventional Storytelling Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/137700/bookbabble-episode-25-unconventional-storytelling Bookbabble Episode 25: Unconventional Storytelling
Recorded 14 Dec 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Donny with guest Renee Wallace aka Irene Wilde

Synopsis:

The babblers list books that tell their story in unconventional ways.  Books that either have interesting structures, telling the story out of sequence, using stories within a story, or just simply seem weird, a lot of books got mentioned here.  Are they a crutch, a means to an end, or an integral part of the whole experience?  Irene Wilde joins us again for this show as we weigh in the piles of books.

Books mentioned (some of them, anyway):

Links:

Show Length: 77.51 mins

 

]]> The babblers list books that tell their story in unconventional ways. Books that either have interesting structures, telling the story out of… The babblers list books that tell their story in unconventional ways. Books that either have interesting structures, telling the story out of sequence, using stories within a story, or just simply seem weird, a lot of books got mentioned here. Are they Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:39:11 -0800 Podcast no alfau, amis, Ballard, burroughs, calvino, david, felipe, georges, interesting, italohttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/137700/bookbabbletheshow-137700-12-28-2008.mp3 Bookbabble Snippet: Frank Sinatra Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/137695/bookbabble-snippet-frank-sinatra Bookbabble Snippet: Frank Sinatra
Recorded 14 Dec 2008

 
Something off topic that we talked about during a short break in the recording of a recent episode.  Irene Wilde talks Frank Sinatra.
]]> Something off topic that we talked about during a short break in the recording of a recent episode. Irene Wilde talks Frank Sinatra. Something off topic that we talked about during a short break in the recording of a recent episode. Irene Wilde talks Frank Sinatra. Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:29:01 -0800 Podcast no sinatra, snippethttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/137695/bookbabbletheshow-137695-12-28-2008.mp3 Episode 21: Judging a president by the cover. The 2008 US Presidential Candidates' Reading Lists. Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/128398/episode-21-judging-a-president-by-the Bookbabble Episode 21: Judging a president by the cover.  The 2008 US Presidential Candidates' Reading Lists.
Recorded 9 Oct 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
Listen to three non-Americans talk American politics based on their book picks!  It was tough staying on topic for this one, but the babblers talked about the 2008 US Presidential candidates' supposed reading lists.  Both Obama and McCain plus their VP picks get picked on (although I know you know who got picked on a little more than the others), while vociferously declaring our unbiased evaluations.  Also, Nobel Prize for Literature, and Bjorn's wildcard pick for this prestigious recognition.

We're unbiased.  Really.

Show Length: 65:25 mins

Links:

McCain's Reading List in Amazon
Obama's Reading List in Amazon
Michael Palin 'better running mate' than Sarah Palin
Matt Damon Rips Sarah Palin
The Onion News Network: Portrayal Of Obama As Elitist Hailed As Step Forward For African Americans

]]> Listen to three non-Americans talk American politics based on their book picks! It was tough staying on topic for this one, but the babblers talked… Listen to three non-Americans talk American politics based on their book picks! It was tough staying on topic for this one, but the babblers talked about the 2008 US Presidential candidates' supposed reading lists. Both Obama and McCain plus their VP pi Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:52:17 -0700 Podcast no Amazon, Barack, biden, damon, Joe, John, lists, Matt, McCain, michaelhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/128398/bookbabbletheshow-128398-10-10-2008.mp3 Episode 15: Books and Sex - Between the Sheets, Baby! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/124586/episode-15-books-and-sex-between-the Bookbabble Episode 15: Books and Sex - Between the Sheets, Baby!
Recorded 7 August 2008
Babblers: Gem, Bjorn, Donny
Synopsis:
The babblers talk about what goes on between the sheets - bookwise, that is.  Is sex merely a gimmick?  What books won't work without the sex, and why?  Also, Nostradamus is wrong again (simply by virtue of posting this episode late, we have irrefutable proof) and the screwing of the Taming of the Screw.


Show Length: 52:21 mins

My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-7480e2297a35e52cf42b49f0ce79f975} ]]> The babblers talk about what goes on between the sheets - bookwise, that is. Is sex merely a gimmick? What books won't work without the sex, and why?… The babblers talk about what goes on between the sheets - bookwise, that is. Is sex merely a gimmick? What books won't work without the sex, and why? My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-7480e2297a35e52cf42b49f0ce79f975} Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:13:13 -0700 Podcast no John, lawrence, rushdie, salman, sex, shakespeare, Sutherlandhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/124586/bookbabbletheshow-124586-09-02-2008.mp3 Episode 14: Holy Good-Graphic-Novels, Batman! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/123063/episode-14-holy-good-graphic-novels-batman Bookbabble Episode 14: Holy Good-Graphic-Novels, Batman!  
Recorded 23 July 2008
Babblers: Gem, Lars, Donny
Synopsis:
Are graphic novels worth reading?  The babblers discuss the popular medium that is more often maligned and misunderstood, and makes it understandable to all.  Well, we tried, anyway.  Lots of recommendations for first time readers, and for those who'd like to try something new.  Also, Gem still doesn't like what she sees on top of the book charts, and Wikipedia to be published?

Show Length: 53:40 mins

Recommendations from Scott Saavedra:
Midnight Sun Graphic Novel, Ben Towle
Zombies Calling, Faith Erin Hicks
Paris Collection, Andi Watson and Simon Gane

Links:
Scott Saavedra (blog)
SLG publishing
Das Wikipedia - online resource goes into print
]]> Are graphic novels worth reading? The babblers discuss the popular medium that is more often maligned and misunderstood, and makes it understandable… Are graphic novels worth reading? The babblers discuss the popular medium that is more often maligned and misunderstood, and makes it understandable to all. Well, we tried, anyway. Lots of recommendations for first time readers, and for those who'd lik Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:42:54 -0700 Podcast no alan, art, bone, Comics, Eisner, Frank, graphic, maus, Miller, moorehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/123063/bookbabbletheshow-123063-08-20-2008.mp3 Episode 13: Jason vs Dracula! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/119462/episode-13-jason-vs-dracula Bookbabble Episode 13: Jason vs Dracula!
Recorded 16 July 2008
Babblers: Gem, Bjorn, Donny
Synopsis:
To commemorate Episode 13, the babblers made horror and superstition as a theme for today's show.  Didn't eventually talk about superstition, but plenty of horror movie talk, horror-related reads and some recommendations.  Also, terrifying developments on Nicole Ritchie's new book, Bjorn's thoughts on the terrifying Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris, and is there such a thing as a soul?

Show Length:  58:38 mins

Special Note: Look up the reference to The Big Lebowski yourself!  

Links:
]]> To commemorate Episode 13, the babblers made horror and superstition as a theme for today's show. Didn't eventually talk about superstition, but… To commemorate Episode 13, the babblers made horror and superstition as a theme for today's show. Didn't eventually talk about superstition, but plenty of horror movie talk, horror-related reads and some recommendations. Also, terrifying developments on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:00:28 -0700 Podcast yes Allan, barker, brian, brite, Clive, Dan, dracula, Edgar, Gaiman, herberthttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/119462/bookbabbletheshow-119462-07-21-2008.mp3 Episode 12: Collective Human Knowledge Gone Wilde! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/119026/episode-12-collective-human-knowledge-gone-wilde Bookbabble Episode 12: Collective Human Knowledge Gone Wilde!
Recorded 5 July 2008
Babblers: Lars, Gem, Katherine, Donny, with special guest Renee Wallace
Synopsis:
The babblers are joined by a special guest, Renee Wallace, more popularly known as Irene Wilde, in a discussion about the collective knowledge that is captured in books, and how we are accessing this store of information and knowledge and whether it is being accessed at all.  Also, the wonderful story of the Christmas Truce, serialized story by Benjamin Black (aka John Banville), and Internet book catalog sites.

Show Length:  72:02 mins

Links:
]]> The babblers are joined by a special guest, Renee Wallace, more popularly known as Irene Wilde, in a discussion about the collective knowledge that… The babblers are joined by a special guest, Renee Wallace, more popularly known as Irene Wilde, in a discussion about the collective knowledge that is captured in books, and how we are accessing this store of information and knowledge and whether it is be Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:15:32 -0700 Podcast no carl, Cosmos, information, knowledge, Saganhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/119026/bookbabbletheshow-119026-07-17-2008.mp3 Episode 11: Helping Ourselves To The Secret Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/118630/episode-11-helping-ourselves-to-the-secret Bookbabble Episode 11: Helping Ourselves To The Secret
Recorded 25 June 2008
Babblers: Lars, Gem, Katherine, Donny
Synopsis:
The group talks about self-help books, and whether they are more stink than substance.  Lars braved the entirely of The Secret and gives a brilliant summary - in all of 5 seconds (nobody was counting, anyway).  Others in the discussion include diet books, art of being happy, tools for communications, etc.  Also, Donny highlights a software tool for poets.

Show Length:  49:04 mins

Links:
The Secret
Psycho-cybernetics - A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life

 

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Recorded 18 June 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
The group talks about award-winning books that seem to fall short of the expectations that follows recognition, why it's not as easy as it seems (at least to us).  Find out why Bjorn loves leek so much, just before he explains his love for Pynchon.  Also, a quick update from our resident Harry Potter correspondent, Amazon sanctions authors, Lars's quick discussion on Who Speaks for Islam by John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed, and Bjorn's masterful treatment of a classic Swedish poem.

Show Length:  59:29 mins
Special Note:  Hmm... let's see... I forgot to chip in when everyone else said f**k.  I've got to take note of that.  Also, Lars mentioned this mysterious entity called 'Beer Good'.

Links:
Amazon Sanctions Authors (Link from Glenda Larke)
Who Speaks for Islam - as highlighted by Lars in Bookbabble
]]> The group talks about award-winning books that seem to fall short of the expectations that follows recognition, why it's not as easy as it seems (at… The group talks about award-winning books that seem to fall short of the expectations that follows recognition, why it's not as easy as it seems (at least to us). Find out why Bjorn loves leek so much, just before he explains his love for Pynchon. Also, Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:21:34 -0700 Podcast yes Arundhati, Elizabeth, Haddon, Kostova, mark, Pychon, roy, Thomashttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/117731/bookbabbletheshow-117731-07-05-2008.mp3 Episode 9: Iamb What Iamb - The Iambic Pentametre, that is. Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/115924/episode-9-iamb-what-iamb-the-iambic Bookbabble Episode 9: Iamb What Iamb - The Iambic Pentametre, that is.
Recorded 13 June 2008
Babblers: Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
The babblers talk poems!  An incredibly well-thought out podcast, filled with deliberate ponderings and critical analysis of the artform this episode is most certainly NOT.  Favourite poems get recited, emotions and thoughts that accompany them are shared.  Tidbits include a syair recital, a cheeky piece by Lars, serious one by Gem, an original by Donny, and a poetry textbook by Stephen Fry.  Also, the guys bring exciting ebook news to diehard ebook fan Gem.

Show Length:  45:24 mins
Special Note: Delicate ears should not listen at 2 points in the podcast, at the 42nd and 44th second mark.

Links:
]]> The babblers talk poems! An incredibly well-thought out podcast, filled with deliberate ponderings and critical analysis of the artform this episode… The babblers talk poems! An incredibly well-thought out podcast, filled with deliberate ponderings and critical analysis of the artform this episode is most certainly NOT. Favourite poems get recited, emotions and thoughts that accompany them are shared Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:34:33 -0700 Podcast no cybook, ebooks, fry, kindle, poems, Poetry, Stephen, syairhttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/115924/bookbabbletheshow-115924-06-17-2008.mp3 Episode 8: What you thought you knew about reading... is probably right. Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/115736/episode-8-what-you-thought-you-knew Bookbabble Episode 8: What you thought you knew about reading... is probably right.
Recorded 5 June 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny, with special guest Katherine!
Synopsis:
Bookbabble has a guest!  The babblers are joined by a fellow bookworm Katherine aka Pontalba from New Orleans, as they all mull about how we experience the process that is book reading.  We took a little time to talk about a Nabokov fan's view about The Original of Laura, a little about the new Bond novel, and dish a little dirt on book forums.

Show Length:  63:33 mins
]]> Bookbabble has a guest! The babblers are joined by a fellow bookworm Katherine aka Pontalba from New Orleans, as they all mull about how we… Bookbabble has a guest! The babblers are joined by a fellow bookworm Katherine aka Pontalba from New Orleans, as they all mull about how we experience the process that is book reading. We took a little time to talk about a Nabokov fan's view about The O Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:10:33 -0700 Podcast no babbler, comprehension, enjoyment, experience, guest, Katherine, reading, themeshttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/115736/bookbabbletheshow-115736-06-15-2008.mp3 Episode 7: And the cry rang out all around the town, Good Heavens the Tay Bridge has blown down! Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/114884/episode-7-and-the-cry-rang-out Bookbabble Episode 7: And the cry rang out all around the town, Good Heavens the Tay Bridge has blown down!
Recorded 29 May 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
The babblers ramble on about works that are influenced by other people's works, under what circumstances would it be allowed and how much of it is acceptable?  Quite a few books were mentioned that builds on existing and established literature, premises and explores interesting mashups.  Also discussed are why writers should have a will, impatience with George RR Martin and having some fun at the expense of apparently the worse poet ever.

Note:
There are a couple of places where the audio breaks a little for a few seconds, so take note and press on.  The quality returns to normal shortly after.

Show Length:  50:59 mins
Links:
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Recorded 22 May 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
This episode was a leisurely-paced show where the babblers mull about what would constitute a good book.  A great many books were mentioned in this podcast, and you get a full short story thrown in for good measure!  Also, our resident Harry Potter correspondent comes up with the goods again, and Bjorn is true to form with his thought-provoking idle rambling.

Books mentioned in this episode:
  • How to Read Literature Like a Professor, Thomas C Foster
  • How to Read a Novel: A User's Guide, John Sutherland
  • A Secret History, Donna Tartt
  • The Little Friend, Donna Tartt
  • The BFG, Roald Dahl
  • Wuthering Heights
  • Gone with the Wind
  • Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens
  • Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Presumed Innocent, Scott Turow
  • Asylum Piece, Anna Kaven
  • The Master and Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov
  • No Country for Old Men, Cormac McCarthy
  • The Gospel According to Jesus Christ, Jose Saramago
  • Demian, Herman Hesse
  • Steppenwolf, Herman Hesse
  • Legends
  • Legends II
  • The Overcoat, Nikolay Vasilyevich Gogol
  • White Nights, Doestoyevsky
  • Crime and Punishment, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  • The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoyevsky
  • The Black Monk, Anton Chekov
  • Chess, Stefan Zweig
  • The Death of Ivan Illyich
  • Answer, Friedich Brown
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams
  • Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler
  • Cutting It Short, Bohumil Hrabal
  • A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen
  • The Helmet of Horror: The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, Victor Pelevin and Andrew Bromfield
  • The Sea, John Banville
  • The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Jean-Dominique Bauby

Show Length: 49:46 mins
Links:
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Recorded 14 May 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis: The group takes a look at self-publishing, from Dickens's day to the present day incarnation, and briefly examines what has changed in terms of perception and technology.  Gem braves the waters to sample celebrity-written fiction, and lives to tell the tale.  Also discussed: the trailblazer of a novel that is Frankenstein, what Mary Shelley had in common with Nicole Ritchie, the Best of the Booker shortlist, the 10 most challenged books in 2007 and a fanboy gush on Guy Gavriel Kay.  

Show Length: 62:06 mins
Links:

 

 

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Recorded 3 May 2008
Babblers: Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
Lars invites the others to ponder on the importance of language, of the responsibilities of translators and of the English language's propensity to adapt words from other languages into its own.  Also discussed are the good and bad about ebooks, and if it could this be the future of reading.  Discover Gem's secret feelings for the Kindle.  Other chitchat include finding love in the library, mobile bookstores and Donny's book warehouse sales haul!
Show Length: 53:40mins
Links:
]]> Lars invites the others to ponder on the importance of language, of the responsibilities of translators and of the English language's propensity to… Lars invites the others to ponder on the importance of language, of the responsibilities of translators and of the English language's propensity to adapt words from other languages into its own. Also discussed are the good and bad about ebooks, and if it Tue, 06 May 2008 21:32:10 -0700 Podcast no Digital, ebooks, English, kindle, language, media, Sales, translators, warehousehttp://m.podshow.com/media/17719/episodes/111410/bookbabbletheshow-111410-05-06-2008.mp3 Episode 3: The New Shakespeare - Gary Barlow? Bookbabble http://www.mevio.com/episode/110682/episode-3-the-new-shakespeare-gary-barlow Bookbabble Episode 3: The New Shakespeare: Gary Barlow?
Recorded 26 April 2008
Babblers: Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
Shakespeare was the topic of the day, with the babblers talking about his influence and the various incarnations of the bard's work today.  Also touched on the supposed controversy surrounding the authenticity of Shakespeare.  Also, Donny gives some tips and tricks for speed reading, and talks about World Book Day.  Finally a gem (sorry!) of a story on the ultimate list: the world's best books as voted by the people, and why the results are not what they seem.  Lars's parting soundbite says it all.
Show Length: 51:31 mins
Links:
pollthepeople.com
Research explores what 1.3 billion Muslims think - http://shrinkster.com/xjm
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Recorded 20 April 2008

Babblers: Lars, Gem, Donny
Synopsis:
The significance of the Orange Prize for Fiction and Donny attempts to explain the perceived differences between male and female authors. The babblers disagree on Rowling's decision to block the publication of a fan-created encyclopedia of Harry Potter's universe, and ponders on the absolutely, incredibly difficult question of reading vs watching TV. Also in the menu: book blogs, a turkish writer's quest for freedom of speech, and Jose Saramago.

Show Length: 52:58 mins
Important Notes:
- A couple of words unsuitable for young listeners towards the end. I think.
- I mention running times during the show, but the times are inaccurate, as I've edited stuff out.
- There's a spoiler for the Hobbit, so if you haven't read it yet, and intend to, please plug your ears (or unplug them, if you're using earphones) at 40:41 for 5 seconds.
Links:

  • Orange Prize for Literature - http://www.orangeprize.co.uk/show/feature/home/orange-prize-2008-shortlist
  • Turkish Writer - http://shrinkster.com/x57
  • hp-lexicon.org
  • Booklit - http://www.booklit.com/blog/
  • Jabberwock - http://jaiarjun.blogspot.com/
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Recorded 28 March 2008
Babblers: Bjorn, Lars, Gem, Donny
Synosis:
Inaugural episode! The cast is introduced, and starts off the projected weekly podcast on everything that a booklover would love to talk about in the world of reading. Here, the babblers talk about the the causes and effects of book banning, whether book lists or book charts barometers of what's really good out there, and what Umberto Eco thinks about his bestsellers. Also find out the latest planned incarnation of Enid Blyton's Famous Five, and what Lars thinks about The Wheel of Time as he re-reads the series in preparation for the forthcoming Memory of Light.

 

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