We are Honey and Diana, two Malaysian gals who really love diving into books of all kinds. Welcome to 2 Book Nerds Talking where we discuss books we love or those hot on the read list. We get to share reading insights, bookish topics, pick the minds of occasional bookworm guests and other general book nerdery. If you love books as much as we do, this is the podcast for you!
In this episode we discuss Circe by Madeline Miller, a retelling of Homer's Odyssey through the eyes of the witch of
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Aiaia, Circe. We talked about mythology, themes of motherhood and craftiness and how important it is to listen to voices of the underdog. Our bookish topic is how to start or get involved with a book discussion for those who like to talk books.
Book recommendations:
Song of Achilles: Madeline Miller
Silence of the Girls: Pat Barker
Spinning Silver: Naomi Novik
The Bear and the Nightingale: Katherine Arden
Excerpts:
Circe Audiobook read by Perdita Weeks
Madeline Miller's interview from the Guardian Books Podcast. Listen to full show here: www.theguardian.com/books/audio/201…a-books-podcast
Picture:
Circe Us Edition Cover
Circe offering the. cup to Ulysses byJohn William Waterhouse 1891
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