In the season three recap episode of the Book Club Podcast, host Carly is joined by frequent guests My Nguyen and Christy Lynn Horpedahl to discuss their experiences revisiting childhood classics like A Wrinkle in Time and The Giver. The conversation dives into themes of nostalgia, the portrayal of female characters, and the evolving nature of connection in a digital age. The trio reflects on how these books have shaped their understanding of the world and whether they prepared millennials for adulthood. They also explore the balance between the solitary and communal aspects of reading and the impact of technology on personal and collective experiences. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! You can support the podcast by making a contribution on Venmo to @bookclubpod. 00:00 Welcome to the Season Three Recap 00:15 Introducing the Guests 00:58 Nostalgia and Childhood Books 01:40 Revisiting Old Favorites 02:51 Critiquing Beloved Characters 04:52 The Joy of Rediscovery 07:50 The Expanse and The Princess Bride 12:56 Reading as a Primer for Life 18:16 Sharing Books Across Generations 27:36 The Solitary and Communal Nature of Reading 33:38 Hiding your Books 36:54 Connection with High Nutritional Value 41:29 The Importance of Generosity and Honesty in Connection 48:47 Technology and Radical Humility 50:48 Female Characters and Their Portrayal 57:40 Millennials and a Changing World 01:02:03 Just Because you Like it

In this special bonus episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly, joined by Andrene and Joel from the Rewind Rewatch Podcast [https://linktr.ee/rr90spod], delves into Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. They explore themes of genetic engineering, human arrogance, and scientific discovery, discussing character developments such as Hammond's moral irresponsibility, Nedry's sabotage, and Malcolm's philosophical insights. The episode examines the narrative role of Lex and Tim, the depiction of female characters, and the contrast between the book and the movie. The hosts reflect on the story's relevance to contemporary issues like technological progress and environmental exploitation. They also highlight the 1993 film's enduring visual impact and influence on millennials, wrapping up with recommendations for Crichton's sequel, The Lost World. Listen to the Rewind Rewatch episode on the movie Jurassic Park on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-jurassic-park-1993/id1725034129?i=1000649999240]. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! Timestamps of conversation topics: 00:00 Life Finds a Way 00:13 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast 00:31 First Impressions of Jurassic Park 03:02 Diving into the Plot 10:07 Hammond's Delusions and Grandchildren 14:23 Character Dynamics and Development 25:58 The Arrogance of Humans 39:59 Living Systems and Chaos Theory 41:32 Automation and Nedry's Role 43:08 Nedry's Betrayal and Consequences 47:40 Hammond's Hubris and Park's Flaws 50:33 Children in Jurassic Park 53:39 Millennial Nostalgia and Connection 57:35 Female Characters in Jurassic Park 01:02:42 Modern Reflections and Genetic Power 01:08:39 Impact of the Movie on Millennials 01:14:33 Final Thoughts on Jurassic Park

In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly, Margaret, and David delve into The Princess Bride by William Goldman. The discussion ranges from character connections, gender dynamics, and the significance of storytelling within stories, to the cultural impact and enduring nostalgia of the film. They also share their perspectives on the possibility of remaking the beloved movie and reflect on the broader genre themes present in both the book and film. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! Timestamps of conversation topics: 00:00 Quote from The Princess Bride 00:52 Personal Histories with The Princess Bride 02:19 Summary of The Princess Bride 07:12 Opening Question on Storytelling 15:28 The Love Story and Ripple Effects 25:42 Buttercup Redemption 28:55 Max and Valerie: A Model Couple 32:53 Bill's Midlife Crisis and Reflections 36:01 Wesley Didn't Age Well 37:20 The Miracle Pill and Screenwriting Influence 39:19 Millennials and DVD Extras 42:41 Exploring Genuine Connections 45:25 Female Characters in The Princess Bride 50:07 Adventure and Genre Themes 54:25 Never Remake The Princess Bride 57:25 Final Thoughts and Millennial Nostalgia

In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, host Carly, an Elder Millennial, is joined by guest Jenni to discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling. The episode delves into personal anecdotes about discovering the series, revisiting the story, and its impact on their generation. They explore the book's plot, character relationships, societal themes, and the broader Harry Potter universe. The conversation also touches on the challenges and emotional aspects of revisiting beloved childhood books, the portrayal of female characters, and the movie adaptation's strengths and weaknesses. Tune in next month for a discussion on William Goldman's The Princess Bride! Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! 00:00 The Goblet of Fire Chooses Harry 00:45 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast 01:02 Personal Harry Potter Journeys 03:50 Discussing the Goblet of Fire 05:12 Summary of the Goblet of Fire 12:14 Wizarding World and Muggle Relations 21:01 Rita Skeeter and Journalism 24:59 Impact of Cedric's Death 36:01 Revisiting Harry Potter 38:35 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Initial Impressions 38:59 Breaking Rules: A Millennial Perspective 39:24 Generational Differences and Rule-Breaking 47:22 The Importance of Genuine Connection 52:25 Female Characters in Harry Potter 58:32 The Hero's Journey and Millennial Reflections 01:03:01 Movie Adaptation: Hits and Misses 01:07:20 Final Thoughts and Next Book Discussion

In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, host Carly and guest Margaret, both elder millennials, discuss the book Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien. The discussion includes a detailed summary of the plot, touching on Mrs. Frisbee's journey to save her sick son, her encounters with wise mice and intelligent rats, and the mysterious background of the rats of NIMH. They delve into themes such as ecosystems and civilizations, the impact of scientific experimentation, and the lack of significant character development. The conversation also compares the book with its darker, magic-filled movie adaptation. The episode concludes with reflections on how millennial childhood media, including dark movies, might have influenced their resilience. Tune in next time for our episode on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 00:00 Mysterious Marching Figures 01:37 Introduction to the Book Club Podcast 02:55 Summary of Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH 07:48 Discussion on Ecosystems and Civilization 13:24 The Role of Education and Longevity 23:00 The Farmer and the Natural Cycles 32:37 Morality and Justice in Mrs. Frisbee's World 33:34 Natural Disasters and Human Vulnerability 35:50 The Scary Imagery of Childhood Movies 36:41 Millennial Nostalgia and Dark Childhood Films 38:05 The Horror Elements in Mrs. Frisbee's Story 38:44 Magical Elements in the Movie Adaptation 43:07 Exploring Themes of Connection and Isolation 45:31 Female Characters and Their Roles 49:01 Hero's Journey and New Genre Themes 51:11 Final Thoughts and Reflections Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]!

In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly Jackson and guest Christy Lynn Horpedahl discuss Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. They explore the themes of good versus evil, the importance of intelligence versus love, and the significance of Meg's faults. The conversation also touches on the unique loneliness and resilience of the protagonist, and the generational contrasts between boomers and millennials in the context of the novel. Listeners are encouraged to consider how classic stories shape their perceptions and to join the reading journey with the next book discussion on Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! 00:00 A Horrifying Smile 00:30 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast 00:41 Christy's History with 'A Wrinkle in Time' 01:49 Meg Murray: A Unique Protagonist 02:11 The Vivid Memory of the Murray House 02:43 Complete Summary of 'A Wrinkle in Time' 08:00 Meg's Faults and Their Significance 11:30 The Burden of Responsibility 13:55 The Happy Medium and Social Media 17:34 The Fight Against Conformity 25:51 Meg's Loneliness and Connection with Calvin 31:12 The Importance of Feeling Smart 33:17 The Danger of Intellectual Pride 35:19 The Power of Love 37:49 Faith and Science: Unlikely Allies 38:59 The Foolish and the Weak 43:25 Connection and Loneliness 46:00 Meg: The Unlikely Heroine 55:39 Movie Adaptation: Hits and Misses 01:01:43 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia

Guests My and Jenni join Carly to talk about what it means to make choices for yourself and if experiencing pain and suffering is a good trade-off for being able to make choices for yourself. They also talk about the expectations put on Millennials in school to save the rainforests and the whales and to fix the hole in the Ozone. Jonas makes a choice that will change his whole society, have Millennials succeeded in changing our whole society? Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]!

For our first book discussion on Millennial Nostalgia, guest host Christy joins Carly to talk about One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy. One in a Millennial is a memoir capturing the experiences of one person growing up through the '90s and ending with a successful podcasting career. They compare their own experiences growing up on '90s TV and connecting to communities online and set up the questions for the rest of the season about connection, female characters, and how millennials were raised for a world that did not exist. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/]

Season 3 of the Book Club Podcast starts now! This season, we are exploring Millennial Nostalgia. We're reading books that we have loved since childhood to determine if they helped prepare us for adult life. Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack at bookclubpod.com now and you can join the conversation with other listeners about each episode by leaving comments. Read One in a Millennial for our first book discussion. You can get your copy of all the books using our affiliate links here: 1. One in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy [https://www.amazon.com/One-Millennial-Friendship-Feelings-Fangirls/dp/1250285127/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1] 2. The Giver by Lois Lowry [https://www.amazon.com/Giver-25th-Anniversary-Quartet/dp/1328471225/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1] 3. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle [https://www.amazon.com/Wrinkle-Time-Quintet/dp/0374386137/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1] 4. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien [https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Frisby-Rats-Robert-OBrien/dp/0689206518/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1] 5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling [https://www.amazon.com/Harry-Potter-Goblet-Fire-Book/dp/1338878956/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1] 6. The Princess Bride by William Goldman [https://www.amazon.com/Princess-Bride-Morgensterns-Classic-Adventure/dp/0156035154/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1] Thanks for listening!

In our long delayed recap episode for our Solarpunk season, Caroline and Carly reflect on what they have learned about how to organize society. Our Solar punk books were: 1. Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/ecotopia-by-ernest-callenbach-book] 2. A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/a-psalm-for-the-wild-built-by-becky] 3. The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/the-fifth-sacred-thing-by-starhawk] 4. Suncatcher by Alia Gee Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/suncatcher-seven-days-in-the-sky] 5. The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/the-dispossessed-by-ursula-k-leguin] 6. Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/emergency-skin-by-nk-jemisin-book] 7. Seveneves by Neal Stephenson Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/seveneves-by-neal-stephenson-book] 8. Earth Abides by George R. Stewart Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/earth-abides-by-george-r-stewart] 9. Walkaway by Cory Doctorow Book Club [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/p/walkaway-by-cory-doctorow-book-club] Concepts and genre themes discussed: creative use of technology as a net benefit to mankind, progressive worldview, a relationship to the meaning of life, a relationship to the Earth. They also discuss what kind of luxuries or status is required to give up in order to make a better society and their willingness to make those changes. What are you willing to give up? These books brought up questions of the balance between freedom and coercion to find the most human flourishing, when does major societal change happen, how to resolve disputes peacefully, what does it mean to have faith? Carly and Caroline also talk about which books they would read again and which books they would not read again.

What happens to a post scarcity society when the fear of death is removed? In our final discussion for our Solar Punk season, Caroline and Carly ponder how curing death can help create a better society. They talk about some of the tradeoffs of living a completely free life with no possessions versus a wealthy life where your possessions can be taken away. Get your copy of the book using our affiliate link here: Walkaway [https://amzn.to/3QIrfQL]by Cory Doctorow Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://www.bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/]

Special guest Margaret joins us to talk about rebuilding civilization after collapse and what we lose when civilization ends. We ask if people are capable of radical change. In this book, our main character, Ish, builds a family that grows into a new community in the years after a pandemic wipes out most of humanity. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: Earth Abides [https://amzn.to/459u551] by George R. Stewart Walkaway [https://amzn.to/3QIrfQL]by Cory Doctorow Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://www.bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/]

Special guest Christy joins us to talk about Neal Stephenson's Seveneves, about the human response when the moon is destroyed in an unpredictable cataclysm. The main characters must build habitats in space to preserve the human race until Earth is restored. We discuss the traits of humanity that we want to preserve for future survival and the love of Earth strong enough to guide 5,000 years of human history. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: Seveneves [https://amzn.to/3NMaO2I]by Neal Stephenson Earth Abides [https://amzn.to/459u551] by George R. Stewart Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/

We are wrapping up our season on Solar Punk with three heavy hitting books. The final three books of the season are Seveneves by Neal Stephenson, Earth Abides by George R. Stewart and Walkaway by Cory Doctorow.. Seveneves begins with the destruction of the moon, wiping out all life on Earth. Survivors build a civilization in space for 5,000 years, until the Earth is habitable again. In Earth Abides, a pandemic wipes out most of humanity and the main character travels the country, observing how animal and plant life adapt to an ecosystem without humans. Over the course of his life he sees what remains from the old civilization, and what does not. Walkaway is about informal groups who "walk away" from corrupt American society by building and surviving in areas of land destroyed by climate change. These books create worlds in which humanity must deal with a worldwide crisis and build a better society for the future. Read Seveneves for our next book discussion. You can get your copy of all the books using our affiliate links here: Seveneves [https://amzn.to/44VKH0E]| Earth Abides [https://amzn.to/3OH7MOO] | Walkaway [https://amzn.to/45i3ens] Subscribe now in your favorite podcast player so you don't miss a single episode of Season 2 on Solar Punk. Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-club-podcast/id1644689758] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Jcy5Ufej885bEnMCTg31N]| Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy56ZW5jYXN0ci5jb20vZi9PMGtaV2NobS5yc3M=] | RSS [https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/O0kZWchm.rss] Thanks for listening!

This short story inspired a wide-ranging conversation about how Carly and Caroline respond to climate change in their personal lives. They talk about how they can build a better society right now but they choose not to because they are unwilling to make certain trade-offs. Solar punk stories explore the potential for human society to respond to climate catastrophe to build a better society. In this story we have a picture of potential for a terrible society. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: "Emergency Skin" [https://amzn.to/3rlde0N] Seveneves [https://amzn.to/3NMaO2I]by Neal Stephenson Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/

What happens in utopia 200 years later? Caroline and Carly discuss how utopian ideals survive entropy and scarcity and what it takes for a person to be able to objectively evaluate another society. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: The Dispossessed [https://amzn.to/3D3QWTG] "Emergency Skin" [https://amzn.to/3rlde0N] Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/

This plot-filled story made Carly and Caroline ask questions about personhood. Personhood is defined by law in this book, which is not necessarily a bad thing. We also talk about what you have to leave behind to create something new. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: Suncatcher, Seven Days in the Sky [https://amzn.to/44bjgiF]: https://amzn.to/44bjgiF The Dispossessed [https://amzn.to/3D3QWTG]: https://amzn.to/3D3QWTG Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/

Season 2 of the Book Club Podcast continues with our indy, classic, and short story selections in the Solar Punk genre. Read with us! You can subscribe to our email newsletter at bookclubpod.substack.com. Subscribe now and you can join the conversation with other listeners about each episode by leaving comments. The next three books of the season are Suncatcher: Seven Days in the Sky by Alia Gee, The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin, and "Emergency Skin" by N.K. Jemisin. Suncatcher is an action-filled story that takes place on floating airships and in the virtual world called the aether. In this story, we get many examples of personhood from genetically engineered people to a self-aware AI program. The Dispossessed is about a physicist named Shevek from a utopian civilization on the moon that has decayed into bureaucracy. Shevek visits the home planet in an attempt to rejuvenate the revolution that created his egalitarian society. "Emergency Skin" takes place hundreds of years after the Earth was dying from man-made pollution, a traveler from a refugee planet is sent back to visit. He discovers that the Earth has healed and humanity is thriving. He rejects his advanced composite suit in favor of real human skin. In these stories, we see what happens to a utopian society several generations later, we see how the utopian ideals hold up or not. We continue discussing what it means to be human and how societal structure can help humans reach our full potential. Read Suncatcher: Seven Days in the Sky for our next book discussion. You can get your copy of all the books using our affiliate links here: Suncatcher: Seven Days in the Sky [https://amzn.to/3XDSXiT] | The Dispossessed [https://amzn.to/3Xx4twx] | Emergency Skin [https://amzn.to/3NwzUTb] Subscribe now in your favorite podcast player so you don't miss a single episode of Season 2 on Solarpunk. Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-club-podcast/id1644689758] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3Jcy5Ufej885bEnMCTg31N]| Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy56ZW5jYXN0ci5jb20vZi9PMGtaV2NobS5yc3M=] | RSS [https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/O0kZWchm.rss] Thanks for listening!

This book makes us ask the hard questions like, what must be given up to achieve the dream of a better future? To heal 5,000 years of violence and destruction, what if it takes 5,000 more years to bend the arc of history? What is the true cost of nonviolence? Carly and Caroline delve into these questions and develop a fuller picture of the solar punk genre. Get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: The Fifth Sacred Thing [https://amzn.to/43SGxpj]: https://amzn.to/43SGxpj Suncather, Seven Days in the Sky [https://amzn.to/44bjgiF]: https://amzn.to/44bjgiF Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons: https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8 Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.substack.com/

This novella seamlessly weaves philosophical questions about humanity's place in the greater ecosystem within a delightful story about a monk and a robot. Caroline and Carly talk about shame as a prosocial instinct and whether or not the effect of shame changes when a society is healthy or unhealthy. You can get your copy of the books using our affiliate links here: A Psalm for the Wild-Built [https://amzn.to/43c0tDL] The Fifth Sacred Thing [https://amzn.to/43SGxpj] Complete our feedback form [https://forms.gle/d1czC4kmE9gmzCes8] and suggest books to read for future seasons.