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The Book Bully

by Ellison Weist

Join obsessive reader and raconteur Ellison Weist, aka "The BookBully," as she muses about current books and old favorites that may have slipped past you. Interviews with other bibliomaniacs and recommendations galore.

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Episodes

  1. #11: I Hate Reading Ruts

    The BookBully is in the midst of a horrible reading slump. In this mini-episode she talks about how she combats periods like this, the ones that every avid reader dreads.

  2. #10: The BookBully Goes to the Dogs

    With a new puppy in the house, The BookBully chats about books featuring dogs. From a childhood favorite to a BFF memoir, there's something for every reader.

  3. #9: A Millennial Reader: An Interview with Podcast Maker Alex Ward

    The (Boomer) BookBully chats with Alex Ward about his reading habits and those of his fellow Millennials. Just what the heck is a "Borgel" and are podcasts the new paperbacks?

  4. #8: 2018 So Far

    The BookBully chats about the books she's read in 2018. And mentions a couple of books that landed in the DNF - Did Not Finish - column.

  5. #7: Restoring My Faith in Mysteries

    The BookBully reminisces about several of her favorite mystery novels and laments about popular ones that left her cold. Fortunately, there are several new entrees that have renewed her faith in this popular genre.

  6. #6: An Interview with Adrienne Martini, Sci-Fi Whisperer

    Can this mild-mannered woman convert The BookBully into a Science Fiction/Fantasy Lover? Listen to Ellison's interview with Adrienne Martini, who loves all things about a genre The BookBully isn't crazy about.

  7. #5: Non-Fiction Favorites

    The BookBully chats about her five favorite non-fiction books from 2017. And a great novel she just finished and highly recommends.

  8. 4: Top Fiction Reads of 2017

    Ellison dives into her favorite fiction books for 2017 and chats about two new books. And, hallelujah her website is up and running!

  9. 3: Six Books That Tickled My Funny Bone

    The BookBully presents her top six laugh-out-loud books, complete with quotes to make you chuckle. With winter upon us, who doesn't look forward to losing themselves to a hilarious read? Books Mentioned in Episode 3: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby Welding with Children by Tim Gautreaux Eligible by...

  10. 2: The BookBully Blabs New Books

    The BookBully goes a bit crazy talking about new books she's read or is looking forward to reading. Let's just say her eyes are bigger than her reading capacity! BOOK LIST FOR THIS EPISODE: My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti Brewster by Mark...

  11. 1: Sarah Bowen Shea

    In our pilot episode of The Book Bully, Ellison sits down with long-time friend, writer, runner, and podcaster Sarah Bowen Shea of Another Mother Runner to discuss childhood reading memories, reading habits, and book clubs.

  12. Prologue to the Book Bully

    Introducing The Book Bully - a new podcast about books from Ellison Weist.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join obsessive reader and raconteur Ellison Weist, aka "The BookBully," as she muses about current books and old favorites that may have slipped past you. Interviews with other bibliomaniacs and recommendations galore.

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Ellison Weist

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Book Bully have?

The Book Bully currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Book Bully about?

Join obsessive reader and raconteur Ellison Weist, aka "The BookBully," as she muses about current books and old favorites that may have slipped past you. Interviews with other bibliomaniacs and recommendations galore.

How often does The Book Bully release new episodes?

The Book Bully has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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You can listen to The Book Bully on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Book Bully?

The Book Bully is created and hosted by Ellison Weist.
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