The Book Break Podcast

Season 2, Episode 10 - Book Recommendations

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

In this bonus episode, Luci and Mariam pick one book each and recommend it to each other and all of you.

Books Mentioned:
1. Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

2. Simon vs. The Homosapien Agenda by by Becky Albertalli

Season 2, Episode 9 - Long Bright River by Liz Moore

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we review Long Bright River by Liz Moore. This book is a family drama mixed with murder mystery police case. Check out our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Season 2, Episode 8 - Interview with Lilliana Dee

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we have a chat with ASMRtist and author, Lilliana. We discuss life, love, dogs, family, friendship, and so much more. Not to mention, Lilliana gives us a taste of ASMR, and reads to us from her book Mettle. Check it out!

Season 2, Episode 7 - Mettle by Lilliana Dee

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we review Mettle by ASMRtist and author Lilliana Dee. This book is a collection of poetry, prose, and artwork that reads like a journal or diary. It's full of heartache, healing, hope, growth, self-love, and advice. Check out our honest review and share yours with us. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Season 2, Episode 6 - Reading App Recommendations

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Mariam and Luci share some of their favorite apps and websites for reading and listening to books, short stories, etc.

Here is a list of what was shared in this episode:
1. Kindle
2. Audible
3. Bookbub
4. Libby
5. Storyline Online
6. Blinkist
7. Literary Hub
8. Goodreads
9. Fictional
10. BookClubz
11. Myths and Legends
12. Litsy

Season 2, Episode 5 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we review The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Told in varying perspectives and time periods, this book tells a love story with a twist! Check out our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Season 2, Episode 4 - Book Recommendations

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this bonus episode, Luci and Mariam pick one book each and recommend it to each other and all of you.

Books Mentioned:
1. Fear Is Not the Boss of You: How to Get Out of Your Head and Live the Life You Were Made for by Jennifer Allwood

2. Descender, Volume 1: Tin Stars - Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

Season 2, Episode 3 - Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we review Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall. This book has it all: romance, friendship, adultery, and even a mysterious murder! Told in three different parts from three different perspectives, this book takes you on a journey where you try and piece together the connections between the characters in order to figure out whodunit! Check out our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to follow us on social media!

Season 2, Episode 2 - Interview with Caroline McBride

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we have a chat with Caroline McBride, the author of Four Seasons at Angelino's. We talk about the book, romance, writing, travel, and much more. Check it out!

Season 2, Episode 1 - Four Seasons at Angelino's by Caroline McBride

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we review Four Seasons at Angelino's. It's a story about finding love, traveling, friendship, the restaurant industry, and so much more. Check out this episode for our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out on social media!

Season 1, Episode 9 - Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode we talk about the poetry of Rupi Kaur from her first book Milk and Honey. We each chose 2 poems, one from each section of the book and discuss it. Join us to hear our honest opinions about each of these poems. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive notifications when we release new episodes. Also, please leave us a review so that out postcast still be found by new listeners.

Season 1, Episode 8 - Rupi Kaur's Insta Poetry Workshop

Wed, 13 May 2020 20:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we talk about our experience with poet Rupi Kaur's Poetry Workshop on Instagram from Saturday, May 9th. Join us to hear about what we thought and what our poetry turned out like.

Season 1, Episode 7 - Redshirts by John Scalzi

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we switch up the genre and talk about Redshirts by John Scalzi, which was published on June 5, 2015. Check out this episode for our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out on social media!

Season 1, Episode 6 - COVID-19 Updates & Creative Writing

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Mariam & Luci talk about COVID-19 and how it has effected their lives as well as the podcast. Then, they share a fun, creative writing exercise from a book entitled "Caffeine for the Creative Mind: 250 Exercises to Wake Up Your Brain" by Stefan Mumaw and Wendy Lee Oldfield. Listen along, and then share your own on Instagram!

Season 1, Episode 5 - Watching You by Lisa Jewell

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode, we talk about Watching You by Lisa Jewell, which was published on July 12, 2018. Check out this episode for our honest review, and share yours with us. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out on social media!

Season 1, Episode 4 - The Polls & Q&A

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Mariam and Luci celebrate their followers and listeners. Join us to hear the results of the poll questions from Instagram, our answers to your questions, and some stories about our childhoods and books!

Shout out in episode to: Yolanda (Insta: @readit.loveit.swapit)

Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more!

Season 1, Episode 3 - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we're reviewing Regretting You, Colleen Hoover's latest novel which was published on December 10, 2019. Check it out for some book signing information, and our honest reviews of the novel. Make sure to let us know what you think of the episode and the novel here or on Instagram.

Season 1, Episode 2 - The First Sentence Game

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode, we play a really fun game where we each chose two books and created alternate first sentences for them. Then, we read the synopsis for each book to each other. After that, we read our sentence and the original sentence of the book to one another and the other person had to guess which was the correct first sentence. It was a lot of fun for us, and we hope you enjoy it, too!

Books Featured:
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Season 1, Episode 1 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Have you read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides yet? If so, check out our review and then let us know what you think! If not, listen to see why you should make it the next book you read!

Episode 0 - Introduction

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800

Welcome to The Book Break Podcast. We're Mariam and Luci. We wanted to introduce ourselves to you in this quick episode and let you know what you can expect from the podcast. We hope you enjoy!