Big Book Energy
Hi 👋 My name is Jennifer and I love books! I love them so much I became a librarian, I write stories in my free time, and I have a podcast where I talk all things bookish: Big Book Energy. These conversations will address how books were, are, and will continue to be relevant to our every day lives. Keep reading ❤️
Episodes
66 episodes
Sitting Down With Florida Man | S5 E2
Sitting Down With Florida ManThis week, BBE welcomes the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast back to the show. Jennifer sits down with Wayne to discuss Dave Berry’s book, Best State Ever, a heartfelt defense of his beloved...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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49:11
The Never-To-Be-Read List | S5 E1
The Never-To-Be-Read ListThis week Jennifer gives a [belated] look at her 2021 reading and talks about her reading goals for 2022. Yes, she knows that it is already March.Paige Presents Webtoons: One of Jennifer’s la...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:33
It's the End of the Podcast as we Know It: Paige's Farewell
BBE is transitioning to a new phase. One that unfortunately lacks Paige. Tune in to hear about her new adventures, plans for the future, and a wrap up of season 4. Stay tuned for a new phase of BBE where Jennifer will continue to bring you all ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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58:02
Headcannon Accepted: Captain Wentworth's Diary
Listen along as we take a dive into what some might consider fanfiction. Whether or not it is, we here at BBE loved hearing Captain Wentworth's side of the Persuasion story.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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20:18
Indiana Jones with a Much Bigger Gun: Area 51
Paige needed to compensate for the discomfort brought on by reading a spicy romance novel. She went with aliens.Area 51, by Bob MayerLearn more about the author and his books on
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Season 4
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19:18
Bring the Romance: Jennifer's Fav Spicy Webtoons | BBE Shorts
Bring the Romance: Jennifer’s Fav Spicy WebtoonsCarrying on the trend of our July episode, Jennifer dives into some of her favorite ~spicy~ romance Webtoons. With some incredible stories and art, this is just another reas...
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17:09
50 Shades of Red: The Kiss Quotient
BBE branches out with this month's pick into uncomfortable territory for both Jennifer and Paige (but mostly Paige). Tune in to hear out thoughts on our first Guilty Pleasure Pick: The Kiss Quotient.The Kissing Quotient<...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:41
Shame, Shame: An Intro to Guilty Pleasure Reads | BBE Shorts
Shame, Shame: An Intro to Guilty Pleasure ReadsIn this first episode of BBE Shorts, Jennifer spends some time musing over what “guilty pleasure reads” means to her, and even reveals some of her favs to fall back on when s...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:53
Let's Try This Again: The Tiger's Daughter
As you may remember, we experienced some technical difficulties back in February and weren't able to release our normally scheduled episode. Well, we're back with Tiger's Daughter, for real this time. Tune in to hear our lost episode and what P...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:03:20
Bonus Episode S3E5 - Period Power
For our final bonus episode of this season, our coworker Dianna has come on to talk about Period Power. Let us know what you think! We may have a part 2 in store for you!Period Power, by Maisie HillVis...
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Season 3
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13:38
It's Warping Time: The Táin Bó Cúailnge
Paige finally gets her chance to make everyone listen to a story from Irish Mythology. Tune in to hear about an Irish epic centered around a cattle raid and a protagonist with the weirdest superpower. Mythology & Folklore: Irish<...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:14:12
Critiquing the Monomyth: The Power of Myth
For Jennifer's final episode of the season, she has chosen a slightly different pick with the Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell. Tune in as she analyzes Campbell's theories on comparative mythology.The Power of Myth, b...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:14:45
Bonus Episode S3E4 - The Library at Mount Char
This episode we are doing Horror Lite! Paige's friend Sammie chose a book for us that has just enough horror elements to not scare the uninitiated but also has an original concept that all of us appreciated. Tune in to hear about the Library at...
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Season 3
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14:39
The Curse of Problematic Authors: The Mists of Avalon
For this episode, Paige chose a classic feminist retelling of King Arthur: The Mists of Avalon. However, on closer inspection of the author we found some information that casts the novel in a very different light.Mythology & Folk...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:23:22
A Nebula Finalist: Black Sun
Mythology & Folklore: Pre-ColumbianResources used for general Pre-Columbian mythology:The Britannica article on Pre-Columbian cultur...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:56:59
Bonus Episode S3E3 - The Knife Man
For this episode we brought in an expert! Jennifer's compatriot from graduate school, Ryan, joined us to discuss The Knife Man: Blood, Body Snatching, and the Birth of Modern Surgery, which focuses on the wild life and times of s...
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Season 3
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16:37
[World] Serpents and Snark: The Gospel of Loki
This episode, Paige chooses a tale firmly rooted in Norse Mythology. Tune in to hear about everyone's favorite Trickster and his take on some less well known myths.Mythology & Folklore: NorseResources used for gener...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:06:32
I'm Not Crying, You're Crying: The Song of Achilles
Tune in for a dive into Greek mythology and a book that Jennifer says is the best she's read in a while and one that WILL make you cry: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.Mythology & Folklore: GreeceRe...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:14:23
Bonus Episode S3E2 - Submerged
Because Paige's computer ate some of our raw audio for our normally scheduled episode delaying our release, BBE decided to publish a bonus episode for everyone. Enjoy as Paige's sister Kayla joins BBE to discuss a true crime murder mystery as s...
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1:18:54
An Adventure in Japanese Folklore: Tales of Moonlight and Rain
This week we discuss a classic of Japanese Literature: Tales of Moonlight and Rain by Ueda Akinari. Tune in to hear some wild stories and to hear Jennifer's opinion on a classic.Mythology & Folklore: JapanJennife...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:23:45
Bonus Episode S3E1 - The Ninth House
This season we are doing Phone a Friend for our bonus episodes! Tune in to hear guest host Brooke join us to discuss Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House!Ninth House & Leigh BardugoLearn more about the author on h...
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Season 3
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16:48
Toss a Coin to your Witcher - The Last Wish
This episode we dive into the Witcher franchise with The Last Wish. Tune in to continue our talks on Slavic folklore and our thoughts on the Witcher book and Netflix series.Slavic Folklore ResourcesBrendan Noble on th...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:45
A Tale of Russian Folklore - The Bear and the Nightingale
We open up season 3 with The Bear and the Nightingale, a story inspired by Slavic and Russian Folklore. Tune in to learn a bit about this story and the mythology it is based on.Russian Folklore ResourcesRussian Folklo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:45:17
Season 3 Trailer
We're back for Season 3! This season is all about mythology and folklore. We're also bringing on some of our listeners as special co-hosts during our bonus episodes. Tune in for another exciting season of BBE!
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Season 3
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2:45
Bonus Episode S2E5 - The Princess Bride
We are finishing out the season with our final Movie Magic Pick, cult favorite The Princess Bride. Listen in as we gush over a mutually favorite movie title... and also the book.You can support BBE at patreon.com/bigbookenergy or throug...
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Season 2
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15:54