Bookshelf Remix

Bookshelf Remix Podcast

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Have you ever read a book and wished you could linger in its world? Has an author ever dropped a reference that makes you want to look it up and fall into a research rabbit hole? In Bookshelf Remix, Sophia and Elaina, two “professional readers” get stuck into reading for fun and things get very nerdy. Drop in on their conversations and follow along as a Mexican-American and Filipina-Canadian discuss books (including spoilers!) by BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, and other historically marginalised authors and take a deep dive into themes they want to learn more about.

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Mexican Gothic Part 1: Sophia loves allegories for colonialism

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07/05/21 • 41 min

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This is the one that starts it all. Élaina and Sophia introduce themselves and dive into the book that prompted the birth of this podcast: “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. In this first of two episodes devoted to “Mexican Gothic”, the nerdy duo discuss their relationship with gothic fiction and what they thought about this book in particular.

Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcast that discusses the plot and themes of the books we cover, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, go read “Mexican Gothic” and come back to hear our commentary.

CN: Discussions of rape, sexual assault, genocide of indigenous people, and colonial violence.

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Bookshelf Remix on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @bookshelfremix and you can support the podcast by becoming a monthly supporter at www.ko-fi.com/brpod. Transcripts also live on our Ko-Fi page for free.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

You can follow Sophia @themetropolitanist on Instagram, @metropolitanist on Twitter, and on her website www.maisonmetropolitanist.com.

07/05/21 • 41 min

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The Death of Vivek Oji Part 1: Are We White Men?

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09/27/21 • 34 min

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In Part 1 of their coverage of Akwaeke Emezi’s “The Death of Vivek Oji”, Élaina and Sophia confront their limits as readers and discuss the benefits of reading a book that is not written for them. Oh, and get ready to break down the violent structure of normativity in this novel (because we know how to party).

CW: homophobia, ableism, intra-family relationships

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Bookshelf Remix on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @bookshelfremix and you can support the podcast by becoming a monthly supporter at www.ko-fi.com/brpod. Transcripts also live on our Ko-Fi page for free.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

You can follow Sophia @themetropolitanist on Instagram, @metropolitanist on Twitter, and on her website www.maisonmetropolitanist.com.

09/27/21 • 34 min

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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

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07/24/23 • 50 min

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We are back with more Emezi coverage! The magic in "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty" is all about stringing that grief up like a canopy of wedding rings... If you know, you know. And if you don't know, go read this book immediately! Our fawning knows no spoiler bounds.

CN for discussions of: death, grief, biphobia, aggression

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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

Recommendations

Eva recommends:

Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
Second Place by Rachel Cusk

Élaina recommends:

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
This One Summer by Mariko and Jilliam Tamaki

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Bookshelf Remix is @bookshelfremix on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Élaina is @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram; check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call and Women of Questionable Morals.

Eva is @EAsprecher on Twitter and @windup_book_chronicles; find her academic work on ResearchGate

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07/24/23 • 50 min

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Season 1 trailer

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05/26/21 • 0 min

This is the trailer announcing Bookshelf Remix's season 1 premiere on July 5, 2021!

Follow @bookshelfremix on Instagram and Twitter for all updates and to discover our lineup.

Support the podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber at www.ko-fi.com/brpod

You can follow Élaina on Instagram @spinoodler and on Twitter @ElainaGMamaril

You can follow Sophia on Instagram @themetropolitanist and on Twitter @metropolitanist

05/26/21 • 0 min

Sex and Vanity Part 2: New York

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08/16/21 • 36 min

In this episode, Élaina and Sophia tackle the second half of Kevin Kwan’s latest beach read Sex & Vanity. They discuss old New York blue bloods and Lucie's struggle to fit into the upper-middle class white side of her family; Lucie’s new, social climbing love interest; and what reading a novel with a mixed-race heroine meant to them.

Please note that this is a spoiler-FULL podcast that discusses the plot and themes of the books we cover, so if you don’t want to be spoiled, go read “Sex and Vanity” and come back to hear our commentary.

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08/16/21 • 36 min

The City We Became Part 1: Who Is New York Anyway?

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08/30/21 • 54 min

Élaina and Sophia find a book they disagree about! In a debate between a New Yorker and a non-New Yorker about a plot that revolves around the incarnation of New York, these two nerds bring out their respective expertise to discuss N.K. Jemisin’s “The City We Became”.

The hosts also acknowledge their status as settlers on Lenapehoking and other unceded Indigenous lands and encourage you to learn more about the Lenape Center and to donate to their cause if you can.

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

You can follow Sophia @themetropolitanist on Instagram, @metropolitanist on Twitter, and on her website www.maisonmetropolitanist.com.

08/30/21 • 54 min

Sex and Vanity Part 1: Capri

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08/02/21 • 39 min

In this episode, Sophia and Élaina discuss the breath of fresh Amalfi Coast air that is Kevin Kwan’s latest book “Sex and Vanity”. Between revelling in Kwan’s playful writing style and the political value of having an Asian male love interest, they explore many facets of one of the two beautiful locales in this book: Capri.

CN: Discussions of racism, colonialism, and oral sex.

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08/02/21 • 39 min

The City We Became Part 2: New York Personified

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09/13/21 • 40 min

In this episode, Élaina and Sophia explore the different personalities of the boroughs and reflect on the role of Staten Island in the plot. They consider the instability of race in the U.S. and how Jemisin's book plays with that history. And, as always, Élaina and Sophia share their thematically related book recommendations as they wrap up their discussion of this genre-bending novel.

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

You can follow Sophia @themetropolitanist on Instagram, @metropolitanist on Twitter, and on her website www.maisonmetropolitanist.com.

09/13/21 • 40 min

The Death of Vivek Oji Part 2: Is This the Perfect Novel?

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10/11/21 • 36 min

In Part 2 Sophia and Élaina discuss the community that surrounds Vivek and the way living his and later her truth creates a chosen family; Osita’s toxic masculinity in relation to his queerness; Nnemdi living her truth, her friends finding their authenticity, and the many facets of “the death” of Vivek Oji.

CW: homophobia, ableism, intra-family relationships, transphobia

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

10/11/21 • 36 min

Mexican Gothic Part 2: The Demon Mushroom

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07/19/21 • 36 min

In this episode Élaina and Sophia wrap up their discussion of “Mexican Gothic” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. They deep dive into mushroom plot points, land ownership, and female property ownership in the novel.

CN: Discussions of rape, sexual assault, genocide of indigenous people, and colonial violence.

Please rate and review Bookshelf Remix wherever you listen to podcasts as this helps other people find the show.

You can follow Élaina @ElainaGMamaril on Twitter, @spinoodler on Instagram and check out her work at www.elainagauthiermamaril.com, and by listening to Philosophy Casting Call.

You can follow Sophia @themetropolitanist on Instagram, @metropolitanist on Twitter, and on her website www.maisonmetropolitanist.com.

07/19/21 • 36 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Bookshelf Remix have?

Bookshelf Remix currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Bookshelf Remix cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Bookshelf Remix?

The episode title 'Mexican Gothic Part 1: Sophia loves allegories for colonialism' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bookshelf Remix?

The average episode length on Bookshelf Remix is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bookshelf Remix released?

Episodes of Bookshelf Remix are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Bookshelf Remix?

The first episode of Bookshelf Remix was released on May 26, 2021.

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