Episodes

  • Why is the book community so messy?!? | A dive into J.K Rowling, Jack Edwards and the Freydís Moon controversy

    Why is the book community so messy?!? | A dive into J.K Rowling, Jack Edwards and the Freydís Moon controversy
    May 14 2024

    In this episode of The Open Book Podcast, Ren talks about some of the recent controversies in the book community, involving authors and bookish influencers.
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    26 mins
  • Is Booktok turning publishing into fast fashion?

    Is Booktok turning publishing into fast fashion?
    Mar 29 2024

    In this episode, Ren discusses the impact of Booktok on publishing and adds to the conversation on whether it can be likened to fast fashion.

    "Nowhere Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    24 mins
  • Can we separate art from the artist when it comes to J.K. Rowling?

    Can we separate art from the artist when it comes to J.K. Rowling?
    Mar 3 2024

    In this episode, Ren talks about J.K. Rowling's impact and discusses if its possible to still separate art from the artist.
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    20 mins
  • UNSOLVED LITERARY MYSTERIES

    UNSOLVED LITERARY MYSTERIES
    Feb 15 2024

    What are your thoughts and theories on these unsolved mysteries?
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    24 mins
  • Let's talk about the mess that was the 2023 Hugo Awards

    Let's talk about the mess that was the 2023 Hugo Awards
    Jan 30 2024

    In this episode of The Open Book Podcast, Ren talks about the controversy surrounding the 2023 Hugo Awards.
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    16 mins
  • Five Ways to Refresh Your Reading in 2024

    Five Ways to Refresh Your Reading in 2024
    Jan 16 2024

    In the first episode of the 'Talk Bookish to Me' podcast, Ren talks about New Years reading slumps and how to refresh your reading for 2024.
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    17 mins