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we’ve come a long, long way together…

After 4 years, 100+ episodes, and countless laughs, rants, and reading recommendations, the Bluestocking Circle podcast is coming to an end. If you ever gave the show a listen, drop a comment below. We’d love to hear from you!

In the meantime, you can listen to our latest episode on Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility, or work your way through our back catalog, which will be available on your podcatcher of choice until Sept. 2022.

After that, we’ll find an alternative archive.

The Grand Finale – The Bluestocking Circle Podcast

The lady nerds say so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye.
  1. The Grand Finale
  2. Minisode 50.5: Follow-up & First Impressions
  3. Episode 50: Sense and Sensibility
  4. Minisode 49.5: Follow-up & First Impressions
  5. Episode 49: The Matrix Re-Examined

Monday Musings: Loves & Latest

monday musings

 

Loves

Reads

Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way by Anna Brones

I admire the Swedes, almost as much as I admire the Japanese. There’s just something about a slow, simple lifestyle that resonates with me and this book does just that. I purchased this on a whim because it had a pretty cover, but what I found is an inspirational and incredibly smart ode to slowing down and living with just enough.

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays by Alexander Chee

I review for Library Journal and my editor (shoutout to Stephanie!) has a knack for sending me just what I need when I need it. This is a prepub, and I’m still thinking how I’m going to review this, but the essays are excellent and Chee won me over when he revealed that we have the same tarot deck. *love*

Beauty

I feel like I should title this “on my face”

RMS Lip2Cheek in Beloved (the Detox Market)

The website describes this color as a “true red with just a hint of poppy to suit all skin tones” and boy does it suit my skin tone. In the pot this is red but on my cheeks it is the perfect, natural flush. I bought a sample of this through the Detox Market website and will be upgrading to a full size as soon as it’s empty.

 

Latest

Podcast

The Bluestocking Circle Podcast just celebrates it’s very merry half-birthday with Episode 6.5! If you love me, have a listen 🙂 We gush about all things geek with a theme every month.

Minisode 6.5: Feedback, Favorites, and First Impressions (with OTPs!)

Episode 6: Pushing Daisies

You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and follow us everywhere @bluesoxcircle

 

podcast: Episode 4 | Persuasion

 

bluestocking-circleIn which we discuss the merits of sense vs. sensibility, consider the virtues of Austen’s gents, and have a lively discussion on “the marriage plot” and how Jane set the bar for happy-ever-after a little too high (ruining romance for all). All this and more as the Bluestockings share their thoughts on Jane Austen’s Persuasion and subsequent film adaptations.

WARNING: Spoilers galore! If you haven’t read the book or seen one of the adaptations, do so now! 

(Though, really, what are you doing here if you don’t know Jane!? – Gricel)

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Reading Recommendations:

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Other Readings:

Video Clips:

“Love Your Library” links will take you to WorldCat, where you will see a list of libraries near you that have the book. “Support the Circle” links will take you to Amazon, where your purchase will help support the podcast.

Enjoy! Our next episode on your thoughts on Persuasion and all things Jane, our recent favorites, and First Impressions for our next selected work will be released on December 15. 

Find us everywhere @bluesoxcircle and join the conversation.

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podcast: Episode 3 – The 10th Kingdom

bluestocking-circleThe Bluestockings are back! And this time we’re dissecting that epic, made-for-TV fantasy mashup: The 10th Kingdom.

Where to listen:

(coming to Apple Podcasts soon! We’re working on it!)

Notes

In which inner children wage war with outer adults, the ethical implications of magic love towns are discussed, and the ladies are delighted by dancing trolls, singing mushrooms, and gossiping mice. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the TV miniseries The 10th Kingdom.

WARNING: Spoilers galore. If you haven’t seen the series, do so now!

Recommended reading and viewing:

Books and Comics:

Movies and TV Shows:

Other:

“Love Your Library” links will take you to WorldCat, where you will see a list of libraries near you that have the book. “Support the Circle” links will take you to Amazon, where your purchase will help support the podcast.

Enjoy! Our next episode on your thoughts on The 10th Kingdom, our recent favorites, and the First Impressions for our next selected work will be released on November 15. Find us everywhere @bluesoxcircle and join the conversation.

podcast: Episode 2 | Firefly and Serenity

Episode 2 of the pod is live!

bluestocking-circleIn which we discuss the ownership of fictional characters, male gazes and female sexuality, the importance of second seasons in character development, and nonsense Mandarin. All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss the TV series Firefly and the related film Serenity.

WARNING: Spoilers galore. If you haven’t seen the series or movie, do so now!

(coming to Podcasts soon!)

Honorable mentions and recommended reading:

Articles:

Books and Comics:

Other:

Credits:

“Love Your Library” links will take you to WorldCat, where you will see a list of libraries near you that have the book. “Support the Circle” links will take you to Amazon, where your purchase will help support the podcast.

Enjoy! Our next episode on your thoughts on Firefly and Serenity, our recent favorites, and the First Impressions for our next selected work will be released on October 15. Find us everywhere @bluesoxcircle and join the conversation.

podcast: P.S. Soulless

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We’ve emerged from out hurricane bunkers with another episode! Recorded at the behest of our fearless leader, no storm can stop the Bluestockings!

In Mini Episode 1.5 the lady nerds follow up on your feedback from their makeshift hurricane bunker, plus recommend a few recent favorites and provide First Impressions on the next selection.

Recent Favorites:

“Love Your Library” links will take you to WorldCat, where you will see a list of libraries near you that have the book. “Support the Circle” links will take you to Amazon, where your purchase will help support the podcast.

podcast: Episode 1 | Soulless

Episode 1 is live! bluestocking-circle

Kissing books! Secret feminist agendas! Scandalous confessions! Female friendships! Dangerous bluestockings! All this and more as the Bluestockings discuss Soulless by Gail Carriger.
WARNING: Spoilers galore. If you haven’t read the book, do so now!

Honorable mentions and recommended reading:

Support the pod by using one of our affiliate links, or check these out from your local library 🙂

Comments? tweet us @bluesoxcircle or email thebluestockingcircle@gmail.com