Welcome back for another episode my lovelies! This week we return to my first love, a book discussion! We’re talking about The 7 (½) Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, a murder mystery type book that took the internet by storm. In this novel, our protagonist wakes up in a body and situation he can’t remember, but all he knows is Evelyn Hardcastle is to be murdered tonight unless he can solve who’s behind it. But the thing is, every time our protagonist wakes up, he’s a different guest...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Hello my lovelies, it’s time to buckle up and get ready for the release of Brandon Sanderson’s new book, The Lost Metal, which releases November 15! In this episode, we’re gonna revisit the previous novel, The Bands of Mourning, as well as travel through the Cosmere for a refresher of all the relevant events going on. If you couldn’t tell, there’s a LOT going on and I'm passionate about it! Loads of spoilers, so beware. As always, thank you for the love and support, and enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 - ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Girl, what is you talking about?? Yes guys, this episode is the definition of "when world's collide"! In this episode, we are diving deep into why I think Attack on Titan does the story that The Last of Us Part 2 attempted to tell a thousand times better, and why it is the superior story. Didn't think these two things were related? Well, think again! And sorry guys, if you haven't finished both of these games/anime, you'll have to sit this one out. Music Provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcda...
Oct 28, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Ya girl is back with another episode! Went off script this week and discussed all the thing I'm currently consuming... books, shows and music?! Sit back and relax for this more causal episode. Let me know down in the comments what you're currently consuming! Music Provided by Joseph McDade (www.josephmcdade.com) Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Oct 14, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back my lovelies! This week on the podcast, we're getting weird and we're talking about Beyonce's latest album, Renaissance! But this isn't your average album review, we're gonna do a deep dive into this surprise house music album - the history of house music, the samples used throughout the album, and the importance Renaissance has for both the house music industry as well as music as a whole. Get your notebooks out, this one is full of note-worthy info! **All the songs, images, and gra...
Sep 16, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Guys, we've got a lot to talk about when it comes to Wheel of Time... both the book and the show. This episode, Gabriele dives deep into the Eye of the World novel by Robert Jordan, and compares how the Amazon original show stacks up against the source material. Long story short, we've got a lot of feelings about this! As always, music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to the podcast, gang! In this episode, Gabriele chats about her favorite novels since last we spoke... plus a little bonus entry at the end. Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com) Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join Gabriele on a new adventure as she introduces you to the world of Roshar in this LIVE Stormlight Archives Series! Join in this read-along series as we delve into the world of Stormlight and tackle the first book of the series, The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. This week, you'll get a brief history lesson of the world, its norms, and what to expect from the series. Tune in every Friday for a new episode! Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com) Follow me on socials! Twitter - ...
Aug 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We're back baby!! On this week's episode, join your host Gabriele as she dives into the world of Battle Angel Alita, covering Volume 1 (Book 1 of 9!). Beloved robo doctor Ido finds the head of a cyborg woman who has no memory of who she is or where she came from. Naming her Alita, Ido gifts her with the powerful body of a Berserker, an ancient martian warrior body capable of things only dreams could make. Follow Alita as she learns to navigate this body and society in this dystopian future story...
Jul 20, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Buckle your seat belts and put on your reading glasses, because this week Gabriele is talking about the bizarre story of Lullaby, by Chuck Palahniuk. Listener discretion is advised! Reporter Carl Streator is investigating SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) for a piece at his newspaper, when report after report floods in of mysteriously dead infants, a little too convenient to all be SIDS cases. The only linking information is a book present in each nursery: Poems and Rhymes from around the worl...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The boy is back, and badder than ever! Join host Gabriele and special guest, Dasmir, for this week's episode continuing the discussion of Saga! Volume 2 is on the table this week, and it always seems like the stories we talk about get worse before they get better, right? Alana and Marco are still on the run, and as wanted as ever. And with the in-laws making an appearance, things should go well... right? Music by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Insta...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Wait, I thought this was a book podcast?! Well, think again! This episode, Gabriele delves into (arguably) one of the best games ever, Red Dead Redemption 2! Jump into the tale of Arthur Morgan in the wild wild west, as he tries to navigate a changing world with changing ideals. Everything is gonna turn out fine... right? And of course, there are spoilers for the game in case you haven't played it. Music provided by Jospeh Mcdade (www.jospehmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcas...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We're back baby! For the first episode of the year, join Gabriele as she narrows down her top 5 favorite books of the year. There are some honorable mentions (novels that couldn't make it on the list for whatever reason)... so sit back, relax, and experience the books that made the biggest impact on our host from last year! Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Jan 15, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Gabriele brings to you another international novel this week with About the Night by Anat Talshir. Listen in on the story of Elias and Lila, two star-crossed lovers in Israel who met in 1947... on the eve of one of the biggest conflicts our world has ever seen between Israel and Palestine. Will Elias and Lila be able to even see each other again? Or is their world forever split into two by a literal border? Get ready for all the feeeeeelings! Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com). F...
Dec 18, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Host Gabriele brings a new novel discussion to you this week, The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch. In 1660, the little town of Schongau is taken by surprise when a boy turns up dead with some spoooky mark on his shoulder. Martha, the town's midwife, is the one to take the blame, but resident badass hangman Jakob Kuisl doesn't buy it. Will he be able to find the real murderer, or will Martha be burned as a witch? Tune in to find out! Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (jospehmcdade.com) Follow ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join Gabriele and extra special guest, Dasmir, as they discuss one of their favorite comics, Saga Volume 1. The first of an ongoing series, Gabriele and Dasmir will relive the epic tale of Alana, Marko, and Hazel as they try to find a safe haven in a war stricken universe. Aliens, magic, robots with TV screens as heads, space... this series has it all! Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com) Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! i...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this week's episode, Gabriele talks about the tale of Susannah Cahalan, a perfectly normal young women who, out of nowhere, slips into actual madness. Join in on her journey through self identity in Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Will Susannah ever be the same? Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Nov 05, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Join Gabriele on this week's episode covering Forgotten Bones by Vivian Barz. Is Eric really crazy and no one's telling him? Or is Susan finally losing it? And who is this damned overalls kid? Listen to find out! Music provided by Joseph Mcdade (josephmcdade.com) Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Oct 22, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Gabriele chats about one of her favorite books, Water for Elephants. Experience the ups and downs, good times and terrible times Jacob goes through in the novel written by Sara Gruen. Who needs a movie adaptation anyways? Music provided by Joseph McDade (josephmcdade.com). Follow me on socials! Twitter - @awvpodcast Instagram - @almostwellversed Leave me a review! iTunes Spotify...
Oct 08, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
