For today's episode, Paige has chosen The Bloodprint by Ausma Zehanat Khan, a fantasy novel based in Middle Eastern culture. Tune in as Paige explains why she chose this book, even though it has a lower Goodreads rating than you might expect from a book we love. Folio Facts: Carnegie Library Book Heist BBE Bookstore: The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Creative's Corner: Biographics, YouTube Support the show...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We continue our Movie Magic theme with a popular movie choice: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. There were some unexpected differences between the book and movie which left both of us with feelings. You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/BigBookEnergy Support the show
Sep 25, 2020•27 min
BBE gets Academic for this episode. Check out a favorite from Jennifer's graduate school days: Holy Feast and Holy Fast by Caroline Walker Bynum. Tune in for a discussion about Medieval Saints, food, and history. Folio Facts: Voynich Manuscript BBE Bookstore: A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djeli Clark Creative's Corner: Lindsay Ellis, YouTube Support the show
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 6
For this episode, Paige has selected a book that made her stop and think: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. Tune in to hear about a society with no gender by one of Science Fiction's great authors. Folio Facts: World's Oldest Bookstore BBE Bookstore: Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad Creative's Corner: Netflix's Wellness You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/BigBookEnergy Support the show...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Continuing our Movie Magic theme for this season's bonus episodes, we took a dive into a modern classic: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Let's just say that we were both less than impressed. Paige Presents Fun with Comics: Wytches by Scott Snyder and Jock You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/BigBookEnergy Support the show...
Aug 29, 2020•28 min
Jennifer takes us through a nostalgic read for her this episode: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. For the discussion, Jennifer gets into the hubris of scientists and some insight by one of the most annoying characters. Folio Facts: Destroyed Library of Baghdad BBE Bookstore: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Creatives Corner: Samosas and Sirens You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/BigBookEnergy Support the show...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
For this episode's book, Paige brought in her favorite book of all time: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Tune in to hear about Paige's thoughts and Jennifer & Paige's disagreement about the movie adaption. Folio Facts: Book Smell BBE Bookstore: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Creative's Corner: Overly Sarcastic Prodcutions Support the show
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This season, at your request, we are doing Movie Magic as our theme for the bonus episodes. We are also introducing a new segment, Paige Presents Fund with Comics. Tune in to hear us compare books and movies and also for Paige to finally get a chance to talk about comic books. For our first episode, we are reviewing the book and movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and discussing the ethics surrounding her unique situation. Support the show...
Aug 01, 2020•26 min
For our second episode, Jennifer has chosen perhaps the greatest revenge story in book history: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Tune in for a summary of this awesome book and a discussion on things like vigilante justice. Folio Facts: Medieval Comic Books BBE Bookstore: All Systems Red by Martha Wells Creative's Corner: Artisan Geek You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at bookshop.org/shop/BigBookEnergy Support the show...
Jul 20, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 2
For the first episode of Season 2, Paige comes out swinging with what she considers to be the gold star of fantasy writing: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. Tune in to learn more about the first book in Jeminin's Broken Earth trilogy and a discussion on world building and aesthetics in books. Folio Facts: the most expensive book ever sold BBE Bookstore: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Creative's Corner: Our Fake History You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or through our bookstore at...
Jul 06, 2020•2 hr•Season 2Ep. 1
Big Book Energy is back from our break with a new theme, new segments, and an awesome new song! You can learn more about what to expect from us this season here! First full episode of season 2 drops on July 6th. Support the show
Jul 06, 2020•2 min
For our last episode of season 1, we have a final Thrift Store Find: The Book of Destiny by Carlos Barrios. Support the show
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This is the last bonus episode of season 1! We finish up our reading of Tolkien's work with the Silmarillion. This is a teaser of a much longer episode that is only available to our Book Ninja tear Patreon supporters. If you'd like to get access to the full episode and support the podcast head on over to patreon.com/bigbookenergy. Support the show
Jun 01, 2020•17 min
For the last episode of Books We Hate, Paige review's Jennifer's choice: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Support the show
May 19, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
For this episode, Jennifer reviews a Thrift Store Pick: Foundation by Isaac Asimov. Support the show
May 12, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week Jennifer review's Paige's Book We Hate Pick: The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley. Support the show
May 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode is a short teaser of our full bonus episode on Tolkien's The Return of the King. The full episode is only available to our Book Ninja tier of Patreon supporters. If you'd like to get access to the full episode and support the podcast head on over to patreon.com/bigbookenergy. Support the show
May 01, 2020•14 min
This week Paige reviews her Thrift Store Pick Chariots of the Gods by Erich von Daniken. Tune in for more Ancient Aliens! Support the show
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of Books We Hate, Paige reviews Jennifer's pick: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks. Support the show
Apr 21, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
For this episode, Jennifer reviews her Thrift Store Find: The Ghosts of Williamsburg by L.B. Taylor, Jr. Support the show
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of Books We Hate, Jennifer review's Dawnthief by James Barclay. Support the show
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This episode is a short teaser of our full bonus episode on Tolkien's The Two Towers. The full episode is only available to our Book Ninja tier of patreon supporters. If you'd like to get access to the full episode and support the podcast head on over to patreon.com/bigbookenergy. Support the show
Apr 01, 2020•23 min
For this episode of Thrift Store Finds, Chicken Soup Edition, Paige goes over her choice, Chicken Soup for the Working Soul. Support the show
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
For this episode of Books We Hate, Jennifer chose In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O'Brien for Paige to read. Support the show
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week Jennifer reviews her Thrift Store Find, Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul. Support the show
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This episode is a short teaser of our full bonus episode on Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. The full episode is only available to our Book Ninja tier of patreon supporters. If you'd like to get access to the full episode and support the podcast head on over to patreon.com/bigbookenergy. Support the show
Mar 06, 2020•16 min
Tune in for Paige's choice of Book She Hates. Jennifer is reviewing Green by Jay Lake. Support the show
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Paige discusses her Thrift Store Find The King of Vodka: The Story of Pyotr Smirnov and the Upheaval of an Empire by Linda Himelstein. Tune in to hear Paige and Jennifer talk about Vodka and Russian History while drinking vodka. Support the show
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
For this episode Paige reviews the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Jennifer's pick for her Book she Hates. Tune in to see if Paige feels the same way. Support the show
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week Jennifer talks about her Thrift Store Find The Great Influenza by John Barry. Tune in to learn more about the history of American medicine, viruses, and the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. Support the show
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
