I Think You Should Read

• Rónán Hession thinks you should read The Notebook Trilogy

  What is the self? This week we're exploring this and other deep questions with author and musician Rónán Hession. Digressions include why we need to read more translated works, the brutality of life and why this book is like a strong blue cheese.You can follow Rónán on Bluesky here and find his website here.You can follow us on a multitude of social media platforms;InstagramBlueskyÁine's BookstagramWant to get in touch? Drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Richy Craven thinks you should read Nation

  This week, we talk to author Richy Craven about his enduring love of Terry Pratchett as we dive into Pratchett's stand-alone novel 'Nation'. Digressions include entry-level colonialism, dealing with the loss of everyone you know and coping with having voices in your head while trying to run an island.You can follow Richy on Instagram here. You can buy his book here.You can follow us on a multitude of social media platforms;InstagramBlueskyÁine's BookstagramWant to get in touch? Drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Rosemary MacCabe thinks you should read Venus Envy

  Content warning: This episode is heavy on the fatphobia. There is also a brief discussion of sexual assault.This week, it's a first for us on ITYSR as we encounter the worst book we've ever encountered. Author, writer, podcaster and proud Kildare woman Rosemary MacCabe joins us to discuss Louise Mensch's (neé Bagshawe as she was then) diabolical 'Venus Envy'. Digressions include the book slop that women were served in the 90s and early 00s, terrible Irish stereotypes and why life isn't over at 27.You can follow Rosemary on Instagram here. You can listen to her podcast 'Not Without My Sister' here. You can subscribe to her Substack here.You can follow us on a multitude of social media platforms;InstagramBlueskyÁine's BookstagramWant to get in touch? Drop us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Fionnuala Jones thinks you should read Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism

  If you were an orphan who learnt how to hypnotise people, what would you do with your new found power? That's the question we ask podcaster, TV host and all round good Cork woman Fionnuala Jones who joins us to discuss Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng. Digressions include the influence of Roald Dahl, why were all obsessed with orphans in the early 00s and what moral judgements we make on bald people.You can listen to Flop Culture here.You can follow us on a multitude of social media platforms;InstagramBlueskyÁine's BookstagramWant to get in touch? Drop us an email at [email protected] podcast is hosted by Áine O'Connell and Rachel O'Neill. Our producer is Niall Thompson. Our logo is by the exceptionally talented Design Wright. You can find her shop here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Dean Van Nguyen thinks you should read Out Of the Vinyl Deeps

  This week we're going back in time to review the 1960's rock and roll scene with music journalist and author Dean Van Nguyen. Dean has chosen 'Out of the Vinyl Deeps' an essay collection on the writing of the New Yorker's first female music critic Ellen Willis. Digressions include how much Bob Dylan is too much Bob Dylan, what would Willis make of Taylor Swift and whether it's ever ok to call John Lennon sexy.You can order Dean's new book here.You can follow us on a multitude of social media platforms;InstagramBlueskyÁine's BookstagramWant to get in touch? Drop us an email at [email protected] podcast is hosted by Áine O'Connell and Rachel O'Neill. Our producer is Niall Thompson. Our logo is by the exceptionally talented Design Wright. You can find her shop here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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