#bookish podcasts

[gcantread]

rainbows? on my queer poly book? it's more likely than you think 🏳️‍🌈☀️ | JOMP book photo challenge | 27 August 2024

[hiddenbookcasepodcast]

Happy International Asexuality Day from us at The Hidden Bookcase. Here are some book recommendations we love featuring ace representation to celebrate!

[bi-the-way-drbloom]

This came to me in a moment of divine inspiration

(the painting is "Lovers" by Pál Szinyei Merse)

[readthebookfirstpodcast]

[margielalalove]

Kat and I couldn’t contain our laughter thinking about how Tamlin uses his nails to undress Feyre in A Court of Mist and Fury. Tamlins nails give me the ick…

[midnightmeadowpublishing]

Calling bookish content creators! We are looking for:

🔅 more ARC readers interested in queer books

🔅 content creators interested in joining an affiliate program for a small business

🔅creators who run blogs, podcasts, and other such platforms that we can also support

Algorithm do its thing

[that-one-girls-blog-posts]

listening to smart people talk >>>>>

[rei-the-head-shaker]

I would like to thank @betta-be from the bottom of my heart for making me discover the existence of the podcast "Re: Dracula" [@re-dracula], that alongside "Dracula Daily" will make my "Dracula" experience even more exciting!

[brooklynbridgebirds]

Bird Nerd Book Club podcast!

Had so much on the Bird Nerd Book Club podcast! Hannah had the most awesome questions to ask me about my latest book, "Find More Birds!"

[lizzybugg]

I finally got my life mostly in order!

Podcast is coming soon!!!! And by soon, I mean THIS FRIDAY!!!! July 5th!!!!

Decided to do a name change, but still going to be the same content. I’m super excited for this and I hope you guys are as well!

[why-must-i-write]

Check out my podcast on YouTube!

[readthebookfirstpodcast]

[fregolicotard]

13.03.2024 Alternating 🧚🏻‍♂️🌽 with podcasts about psychology, neuroscience, psychoanalysis "and the ways we suffer now".

#73of366

[thereviewstudio]

Long Legs - Oz Perkins

Image taken from YouTube

Rating: 5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

'Long Legs', directed by Oz Perkins, is nothing short of a cinematic triumph that exemplifies the heights horror can reach when crafted with care, intelligence, and a deep understanding of the genre's psychological roots. From the opening scene, both Perkins and Nicolas Cage transported me into a world that is hauntingly beautiful yet profoundly disturbing, a place where every shadow seems to hide a dark secret and every sound could be a prelude to something terrifying.

What made 'Long Legs' truly exceptional for me was its ability to sustain an atmosphere of palpable dread without ever feeling contrived or forced. Perkins built tension through the subtlety of his direction, allowing the horror to creep up on me gradually, embedding itself in my psyche. The pacing is deliberately slow, but this is a major strength, not a weakness. It allowed me to become fully immersed in the film's world, to absorb every nuance and detail, and to feel the weight of the suspense as it tightened like a noose.

The cinematography in 'Long Legs' is simply breathtaking. Each shot is composed with an artist's eye, creating visuals that are as unsettling as they are beautiful. The use of shadow and light is particularly effective, casting an eerie, dreamlike quality over the entire film. The result is a visual experience that is as memorable as the story itself, one that lingered in my mind, long after the movie ended.

The performances in 'Long Legs' are excellent, with each actor and actress bringing depth and authenticity to their roles. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the cast delivers their lines with a sense of quiet intensity that perfectly complements the film's mood. These are not just villains or victims-they are fully realised individuals with their own desires, fears, and secrets, which makes the horror all the more effective.

Perkins' script is another standout aspect of the movie. The dialogue is sparse but when they speak, it is loaded with meaning, often leaving more unsaid than said, only adding to the film's unsettling atmosphere. The plot is intricate and layered, with twists that kept me guessing up until the very end. But what truly sets the script apart is its thematic depth. 'Long Legs' is not just a horror movie; it is a meditation on loneliness, fear, and the human condition, exploring how our darkest impulses can be both our greatest weakness and our most powerful motivator.

The sound design and score further enhance the film's eerie atmosphere. The music is haunting yet angelic, perfectly enhancing the tension at key moments. The sound effects are equally effective, adding an extra layer of unease to the already thick sense of dread, which had me curling up in my seat.

To conclude, 'Long Legs' is a masterpiece of modern horror that transcends the genre to become something truly special. Oz Perkins has made a story that is as intellectually stimulating as it is terrifying, a film that challenged me to think as much as it dared me to feel. It is a slow-burn horror that rewarded my patience with a payoff that is both psychologically and emotionally satisfying. For anyone who appreciates horror with artistry, depth, and atmosphere, 'Long Legs' is a must-see!

[sicksadlit]

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Tell me you have ADHD without telling me you have ADHD. I’ll go first 🙋‍♀️

I haven’t even launched yet and I’ve already changed my podcast name.

Readerhood feels so much more fitting, as I’ve come to understand that this wonderful little book world is actually a fiercely connected community where we care deeply about the same things and we share common experiences.

Readerhood is about deepening these connections and growing our community of wonderful, likeminded readers across the globe.

I’m so excited about this change and even more excited to share the first episodes with you all!

[onemorechapterandcupofcoffee]

Undertow: The Harrowing

This podcast has all the best elements of thriller, mystery and horror. I could not recommend it more.

Follow along as police Sergeant O'Hara recounts her story of survival from the atrocities that destroyed the island of Toll Mór.