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Joy's Book Reviews
by Ms Okada
A study of Books with my reviews, my own analysis, and plain ol' life happenings. (Formerly known as Ms O's Novel Reviews and Analysis)
Episodes
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2022 Books Goal Ep. 5: May Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of May - SPOILERS! Caste: The Origins of our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, and Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir by Amy Tan Special thank you to AW for lending me Caste: The Origins of...
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2022 Books Goal Ep. 4: April Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of April - SPOILERS! Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez Special thank you to CN for recommending The Marrow Thieves! 2022 Book count so far: 18...
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2022 Books Goal Ep. 3: March Review
In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of March - SPOILERS! The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, Ace of Spaces by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, The Maid by Anita Prose…
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2022 Books Goal Ep. 2: February Review
In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of February - SPOILERS! The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson, The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman, Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story) by Daniel Nayeri, and Mexican Gothic by Silvia...
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2022 Books Goal Ep. 1: January Review
In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of January - SPOILERS! The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Joyoun Kim, Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller, An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten, translated by Marlaine…
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2021 Books Goal Ep.12: December Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of December - SPOILERS! Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig December Book count: 3 books and 1,017 pages 2021 Total Book count: 32 books, 9,999 pages...
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2021 Books Goal Ep.11: November Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of November - SPOILERS! 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, Heating and Cooling by Beth Anne Fennelly, and Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge Special thanks to MA for lending me 84 Charing Cross Road and Hearing and Cooling to read...
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2021 Books Goal Ep.10: October Review
In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of October - SPOILERS! Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley and In Five Years by Rebecca Serle October Book Count: 2 books and 784 pages 2021 Total Book Count: 26 books, 8461 pages
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2021 Books Goal Ep.9: September Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of September - SPOILERS! We are Not Free by Tracy Chee (384), The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa (274), and Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (316) Special thank you to my school librarian CN for recommending We are Not...
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2021 Books Goal Ep.8: August Review
In this episode, I review the one book that I read for the month of August - SPOILERS! People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks Special thanks to SA for recommending the novel to me! August Book count: 1 books and 372 pages 2021 Total Book count: 21 books, 6703 pages *Links mentioned: 1990 Essay by...
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 7: July Review
In this episode, I review the five books that I read for the month of July - SPOILERS! It's a long one, y'all. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, Crying in HMart by Michelle Zauner, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, and Educated by Tara Westover Special thanks...
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 6: June Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of June - SPOILERS! (Sorry for the sound on this one - I didn’t get a chance to edit properly like I normally would!) Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala, There There by Tommy Orange, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by...
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 5: May Review
In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of May - SPOILERS! Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro and Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie. May Book count: 2 books and 752 pages Special thank you to J.K. who recommended Klara and the Sun to me! 2021 Total Book count: 12…
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 4: April Review
In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of April - SPOILERS! Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro and Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia. April Book count: 2 books and 544 pages. 2021 Total Book count: 10 books, 2683 pages *Link mentioned: Gabriela Garcia...
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 3: March Review
In this episode, I review the two books that I read for the month of March - SPOILERS! Kiyo’s Story by Kiyo Sato and Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng March Book count: 2 books and 632 pages. 2021 Total Book count: 8 books, 2139 pages
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 2: February Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of February - SPOILERS! The Complete Short Stories Volume 2 1954-1988 by Roald Dahl, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good, and Fated for Felony by Victoria Laurie February Book count: 3 books and 1380 pages. 2021 Total Book…
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2021 Books Goal Ep. 1: January Review
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of January - SPOILERS! I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli, and Murder on Trinity Place by Victoria Thompson Special thank you to D.O. who gifted me with The Night Portrait. Book…
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Brave New World Analysis Ep. 8: The ending
The ending of the novel - In this final episode for this novel, I discuss the really big ideas presented in the ending of the novel. The whole thing is a spoiler, so if you want to read the ending on your own, make sure you do so before listening to this podcast. We discuss the tragic ending and...
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.7: Shakespeare Allusions
Allusions to Shakespeare that develops John the Savage character. - This episode is a doozy, and it's long. But I promise you'll find insight in it. In this episode, several Shakespeare plays and their themes are introduced, then connected to the novel; specifically, John the savage's character...
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.6: The World State or Savage Reservation?
Compare and Contrast the two worlds as created by Huxley - This is another solo episode where I chat about the similarities and differences between the World State and the Savage Reservation. What are the pros and cons in living in each of these places? Which would you choose if you were given a...
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.5: Important Motifs, Symbols, Characters
Chat about some motifs, symbols, and characters from the first half of the novel - This episode is a solo episode where I chat about what interests me from the first half of the novel with focus on character development and some motifs/symbols. I hope it gives you some things to think about as…
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.4: Behavioral Psychology of the World State
Discussion of behavioral psychology in the World State (through chapter 6) - This episode dives into the World State's engagement of behavioral psychology in order to control its citizens and how this setting is a warning for us. How does the World State enforce its laws? Why do the citizens…
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.3: Introduction and Bioethics of the World State
Discussion of bioethics in the World State as you begin the novel (Chapters 1~3) - This episode dives into understanding a bit about how Huxley's World State works, starting with how they make humans - babies. We talk a bit about baby making in the World State and how it happens truly - outside…
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Brave New World Analysis Ep. 2: Background; Historic Figures
Some more background information before reading the novel - In this episode, we delve into some important historic figures that Aldous Huxley satirizes in his novel: Politicians, Philosophers, Ideologists, Scientists, Industrialist, and one religious figure. I hope it gives you some background...
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Brave New World Analysis Ep.1: Background Information
Some historic background information before reading the novel - We delve into the history of science and technology, some politics and philosophies of his time that Aldous Huxley was satirizing in his novel. I hope it gives you some background context before you dive into the novel - and it gives...
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A study of Books with my reviews, my own analysis, and plain ol' life happenings. (Formerly known as Ms O's Novel Reviews and Analysis)
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