Listen along as we take a dive into what some might consider fanfiction. Whether or not it is, we here at BBE loved hearing Captain Wentworth&apos;s side of the Persuasion story.Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

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Headcannon Accepted: Captain Wentworth's Diary

Paige needed to compensate for the discomfort brought on by reading a spicy romance novel. She went with aliens.Area 51, by Bob MayerLearn more about the author and his books on his website.Want to read about flying saucers and shadowy military ops? Support us by buying a copy from our Bookshop store.Paige Presents Fun with Comics: Jennifer talks Webtoon Like Wind On A Dry Branch. Click on for some plague, demons, and magic.Creative’s Corner: For some amazing commentary content and zany original music, check out YouTuber Münecat.Discussion QuestionsWhy did Paige pick this book?What did Jennifer think of the alien insanity?Do we have any more "wild" sci-fi reads to recommend?Given Mayer’s military background, what do we think about the negative depiction of the military in this book?Insert Jennifer talking about Stargate a lot againSupport the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Indiana Jones with a Much Bigger Gun: Area 51

Bring the Romance: Jennifer’s Fav Spicy WebtoonsCarrying on the trend of our July episode, Jennifer dives into some of her favorite ~spicy~ romance Webtoons. With some incredible stories and art, this is just another reason to download the app and get reading stat.Some of Jennifer’s fav spicy Webtoons:Freaking RomanceAt Arm’s LengthLet’s PlaySubZeroMidnight Poppy LandSupport the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.Check out our Bookshop store!*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Bring the Romance: Jennifer's Fav Spicy Webtoons | BBE Shorts

BBE branches out with this month&apos;s pick into uncomfortable territory for both Jennifer and Paige (but mostly Paige). Tune in to hear out thoughts on our first Guilty Pleasure Pick: The Kiss Quotient.The Kissing Quotient, by Helen HoangLearn more about the author on her website.Want in on the spice? Grab a copy for yourself on our Bookshop store.Paige Presents Fun with Comics: Girls of the Wild’s on Webtoon.Creative’s Corner: Paige serves up an Iceland-inspired podcast: Saga Thing. Hosted by two professors, get an entertaining breakdown of Icelandic literature.Discussion QuestionsWhy did Jennifer choose The Kiss Quotient as a guilty pleasure book?I [Jennifer] am dying to know what you [Paige] thought of this book, it is very outside our normal range of readingWhat were your favorite or least favorite spicy moments?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

50 Shades of Red: The Kiss Quotient

Shame, Shame: An Intro to Guilty Pleasure ReadsIn this first episode of BBE Shorts, Jennifer spends some time musing over what “guilty pleasure reads” means to her, and even reveals some of her favs to fall back on when she’s feeling down. She also explores what our listeners think of as guilty pleasure reads and hints at future episodes that dig more into why we feel guilty about reading certain things rather than others.Some of Jennifer’s fav guilty pleasure reads:Any Jane Austen booksMr. Darcy’s DiaryCaptain Wentworth’s DiaryAnything by Eva IbbotsonCrown Duel by Sherwood SmithRadiance by Grace Draven and companyWinternight Trilogy by Elizabeth ArdenThen honestly probably some of my fav webtoons that I read and re-read over again, which I am already planning on mentioning those more in a later episode.Interested in any of these books? Some of them are available on our Bookshop store!Questions Jennifer AsksWhat do I think of when I think of guilty pleasure reads?What other genres or specific books do people classify as ‘guilty pleasure’?Where does this guilt come from?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Shame, Shame: An Intro to Guilty Pleasure Reads | BBE Shorts

Shame, Shame: An Intro to Guilty Pleasure ReadsIn this first episode of BBE Shorts, Jennifer spends some time musing over what “guilty pleasure reads” means to her, and even reveals some of her favs to fall back on when she’s feeling down. She also explores what our listeners think of as guilty pleasure reads and hints at future episodes that dig more into why we feel guilty about reading certain things rather than others.Some of Jennifer’s fav guilty pleasure reads:Any Jane Austen booksMr. Darcy’s DiaryCaptain Wentworth’s DiaryAnything by Eva IbbotsonCrown Duel by Sherwood SmithRadiance by Grace Draven and companyWinternight Trilogy by Elizabeth ArdenThen honestly probably some of my fav webtoons that I read and re-read over again, which I am already planning on mentioning those more in a later episode.Interested in any of these books? Some of them are available on our Bookshop store!Questions Jennifer AsksWhat do I think of when I think of guilty pleasure reads?What other genres or specific books do people classify as ‘guilty pleasure’?Where does this guilt come from?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.If you are interested in being on the show, check out the Book Elder tier on our Patreon*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

As you may remember, we experienced some technical difficulties back in February and weren&apos;t able to release our normally scheduled episode. Well, we&apos;re back with Tiger&apos;s Daughter, for real this time. Tune in to hear our lost episode and what Paige thinks about this Mongol inspired pick.Mythology & Folklore: MongoliaHere are the references Paige used for Mongolian mythology:http://www.antor.org/mongolia-culture.htmlhttps://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803110143814https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlikhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9ClgenPaige Presents Fun with Comics: This week, Jennifer raves about the adorable Down To Earth.The Tiger’s Daughter, K. Arsenault RiveraKeep up with the author by visiting her website.Interested in the story? Buy a copy for yourself and support the podcast!Creative’s Corner: want some vintage editions of works by black authors? Maybe a custom curation in your chosen topic? Look no further than Good Books Atlanta, a mother-daughter duo dedicated to providing the best of blackness in literature. You can also check out their instagram!Discussion QuestionsHave you ever read anything with a Mongol influence?What do you think about Shizuka and Shefali’s relationship?What is Paige’s perspective on critiques of The Tiger’s Daughter?https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2032356303?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1999199519?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Let's Try This Again: The Tiger's Daughter

As you may remember, we experienced some technical difficulties back in February and weren&apos;t able to release our normally scheduled episode. Well, we&apos;re back with Tiger&apos;s Daughter, for real this time. Tune in to hear our lost episode and what Paige thinks about this Mongol inspired pick.Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

For our final bonus episode of this season, our coworker Dianna has come on to talk about Period Power. Let us know what you think! We may have a part 2 in store for you!Period Power, by Maisie HillVisit the author’s website to learn more about her and her work.Purchase a copy for yourself and support the podcast at the same time!Folio Facts: This month, Paige tackles the witch hunting manual, Malleus Maleficarum, which translates to Hammer of the Witches! Despite an awesome name, this book was written by a terrible dude, Heinrich Krammer, in 1486, and was used to persecute many suspected witches in the centuries that followed. Interested in learning more? Check out this video by the Law Library of Congress on their copy, or this video by Story To Tell.Discussion QuestionsHow do you feel about Eastern/Traditional Chinese Medicines and Hill’s take on a lot of weastern period related medicines? (i.e. the pill)Do you feel like her overview in chapter one gave you new, or even surprising information, NOT covered in “sex ed”?What are our thoughts on Hill’s recommendation for diet to support our cycle?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Bonus Episode S3E5 - Period Power

For our final bonus episode of this season, our coworker Diana has come on to talk about Period Power. Let us know what you think! We may have a part 2 in store for you!Period Power, by Maisie HillVisit the author’s website to learn more about her and her work.Purchase a copy for yourself and support the podcast at the same time!Folio Facts: This month, Paige tackles the witch hunting manual, Malleus Maleficarum, which translates to Hammer of the Witches! Despite an awesome name, this book was written by a terrible dude, Heinrich Krammer, in 1486, and was used to persecute many suspected witches in the centuries that followed. Interested in learning more? Check out this video by the Law Library of Congress on their copy, or this video by Story To Tell.Discussion QuestionsHow do you feel about Eastern/Traditional Chinese Medicines and Hill’s take on a lot of weastern period related medicines? (i.e. the pill)Do you feel like her overview in chapter one gave you new, or even surprising information, NOT covered in “sex ed”?What are our thoughts on Hill’s recommendation for diet to support our cycle?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

Paige finally gets her chance to make everyone listen to a story from Irish Mythology. Tune in to hear about an Irish epic centered around a cattle raid and a protagonist with the weirdest superpower. Mythology & Folklore: IrishMost of this came from the preface of the TainWikipedia got Paige through the info on the Morrigan and LughPaige Presents Fun with Comics: Get real bookish and check out The Reference Desk podcast, hosted by two librarians and discussing the topics that fascinate them the most.The Táin, translated by Thomas KinsellaPurchase a copy for yourself and support the podcast at the same time!Creative’s Corner: This week, Jennifer is recommending another webtoon, Unholy Blood. Recommended if you’re into vampires, action, gorgeous art, or badass kween protagonists.Discussion QuestionsTale Foundry suggests that one of the reasons that Irish mythology isn’t as popular, and also is an excellent choice for writers, is because there are a lot of holes in the myths. It isn’t as tightly constructed as say Norse Mythology or Greek Mythology. What do you think about this?Cuchulainn is used as a propaganda tool by Northern Ireland. What do you think about harkening back to a glorified past based on mythology?Support the PodFind us on InstagramFind us on TwitterDon’t forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.If you’d like to support the podcast and get access to full-length bonus episodes, check out our Patreon.*Some of the links above are affiliate links and we will receive commission from any purchases made through them*Support the show (https://patreon.com/BigBookEnergy)

It's Warping Time: The Táin Bó Cúailnge

A podcast by book lovers for book lovers! Can't get enough bookish chats? Tune in every week to listen to two archivists chat about their chosen pick based off a variety of themes: everything from books they hate to thrift store finds and beyond. These conversations will address how books were, are, and will continue to be relevant to our every day lives. All hail the mighty codex!