Book Academy Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Talks on various books. Your podcast library where we discuss wellness books, popular fiction novels, timeless classic literature, and many more. Hosted by Sophie Metropolis.
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Episodes
2023 Book Reviews
February 21, 2024 13:01 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBBook talk about the books I have read for the year 2023. The Forty Rules of Love- Elif Shafak The Mermaid- Christina Henry A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara The Tattooist of Auschwitz - Heather Morris Pachinko - Min Jin Lee The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene Circe - Madeline Miller Happiness Project - Suki Fleet Exciting Times - Naoise Dolan Dead End Memories- Banana Yoshimoto The Memoirs of Geisha- Arthur Golden
Episode 31- Book Reviews on Productivity Books
February 22, 2023 01:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIt's a new episode of non-fiction book reviews about productivity books. We read The 5 am Club by Robin Sharma, Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven, and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Listen to this short book talks about the important points of these popular productivity books.
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- Book Podcast Episode 30
July 17, 2021 16:28 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBEnjoy another short but sweet book podcast review talking about the bestselling book Norwegian Wood. This is another Murakami treasure that the book community frequently recommends for those who are just starting to read the Murakami literary magic. Not sponsored. No Ads.
Minimalism Books- Podcast episode 29
June 26, 2021 07:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBPodcast recommending various resources (books, vlogs, etc.) if you are starting to live the life of a minimalist. Featured review of the book "The Joy of Less by Francine Jay." Not sponsored. Free podcasting. Host: Sophie Metropolis
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Reading Journey)
April 20, 2021 12:58 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis is another classical edition book podcast featuring Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. The book is claimed to be one of the best novels ever written in literature. It's a story of the war in Russia interspersed with narratives of the life of Russian aristocratic families. In this less than 30 minute podcast, we talk about our personal journey while reading the book and we'll be giving you the best takeaway notes from Leo Tolstoy.
2020 Reading In Review
January 05, 2021 10:53 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBThis is the 27th episode of Book Academy Podcast. In this episode, we talk about our 2020 favorite books read, the number of books finished, and a little background of the podcast. In a way, it is also an episode to give thanks to all who had been with us for the entire year. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207 Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj49GXMQBZkJuKTc5fVvSCQ
2021 Reading Goals
December 10, 2020 05:23 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MBEpisode 26 is about our reading goals, and why people do them, or why others don’t. We chatted all about 52 books in 52 weeks, popular challenges, Goodreads, and even #NaNoWriMo. You can leave us a message about your reading goals. Thanks for listening.
Classic Edition- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
November 16, 2020 06:05 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThis is a book podcast of the well-known classic "Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë". We delved into the story, characters, and the movie adaptation of this novel. For the complete audiobook, you can visit librivox.org
Haruki Murakami- Kafka on the Shore
October 23, 2020 04:25 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThis is a book podcast featuring the award winning book of Haruki Murakami. Kafka on the Shore is a fiction novel that brings readers to a whimsical world of fantasy set in Japan. The story gives readers a lot of feelings and would make you read more of Murakami's works.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
October 12, 2020 08:08 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB"It is not until much later, as the skin sags and the heart weakens, that children understand; their stories, and all their accomplishments, sit atop the stories of their mothers and fathers, stones upon stones, beneath the waters of their lives." (Mitch Albom) This book podcast episode is an enchanting talk about life and the afterlife. QTlT3MfvtmMtsY0E1onP
The Science of... Trilogy by Wallace Wattles
September 22, 2020 09:34 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBThe Science of Getting Rich, The Science of Being Well, and The Science of Being Great. This is the classical trilogy of Wallace D. Wattles, an American New Thought writer. This book podcast talks about the 3 best selling self-help books of all time.
Still Alice by Lisa Genova (Review)
September 09, 2020 14:21 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBThe book is a fictional story of a 50-year-old woman’s descent into dementia through early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Alice is a professor with tenure at Harvard when the symptoms first appear. This book is not just about Alice, it’s the story of the family. The family goes through and grows through with Alice's illness. This is a short book podcast review and reflection on Lisa Genova's first self-published book. Support us on: http://ko-fi.com/sophiemetropolis
The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter, M.D. (Book Review)
August 13, 2020 16:51 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBEpisode 20 is another health related book written by a neurologist who have been an international expert on sleep and had helped thousands of people who have sleep problems. This book podcast talks about sleep issues, sleep hacks, and a lot more in 13 minutes. Share your thoughts about this review on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Book-Academy-Podcast-103853004669207/ ... also you can check out the book here: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=v5zbDAAAQBAJ
Born A Crime by Trevor Noah (Book Review and Analysis)
July 13, 2020 10:10 - 13 minutes - 137 MBA young boy's life about how people had find something different in him and turned it into disgust. This is a hopeful memoir about understanding race and ending discrimination. Listen to this 13 minute talk on the book Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.
Hows and Whys of the book "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
July 06, 2020 09:38 - 13 minutes - 138 MBBook Podcast from the reading journey of "The Power of Now: A guide to spiritual enlightenment" by E. Tolle.
Educated by Tara Westover (A Review)
June 29, 2020 03:31 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBEpisode 17 in book podcast is a review and a takeaway lesson on the controversial memoir of Tara Westover. This is a 17-minute no-holds-barred educated discussion.
The Clash of Jane Eyre and Anna Karenina
June 25, 2020 07:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe duel of the two timeless classic novels- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy. Which book is better? 😏
Ep15- The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
June 17, 2020 10:45 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis is a short book podcast on the take away lessons on The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. How do we find lasting joy in a changing world?
The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams
June 17, 2020 10:45 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis is a short book podcast on the take away lessons on The Book of Joy by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. How do we find lasting joy in a changing world?
TBR Books for the next half of 2020 (Jun-Dec)
June 03, 2020 01:12 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBSharing with you our to be read books for the next 6 months of this year. 8 books are waiting to be scratched off the list.
Ep14- TBR Books for the next half of 2020 (Jun-Dec)
June 03, 2020 01:12 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBSharing with you our to be read books for the next 6 months of this year. 8 books are waiting to be scratched off the list.
Book Podcast Ep 13 - How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff
June 02, 2020 01:13 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBA 15-minute insight on the book How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff. Does statistics even make sense?
How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff
June 02, 2020 01:13 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBA 15-minute insight on the book How To Lie With Statistics by Darrell Huff. Does statistics even make sense?
Book Podcast Ep 12- Ikigai by H. Garcia and F. Miralles
May 27, 2020 03:17 - 11 minutes - 113 MBIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy life reminds us the most imporant thing in living. We take a look on the take away lessons in this non fiction book. https://www.patreon.com/book_academy
Ikigai by H. Garcia and F. Miralles
May 27, 2020 03:17 - 11 minutes - 113 MBIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy life reminds us the most imporant thing in living. We take a look on the take away lessons in this non fiction book. https://www.patreon.com/book_academy
Jane Austen's 6 Novels (Rated and Ranked)
May 26, 2020 04:56 - 18 minutes - 187 MBFrom least to most favorite novel discussion of the best regency period classical romance novels written by Jane Austen. https://www.patreon.com/book_academy
Book Podcast Ep 11- Jane Austen's 6 Novels (Rated and Ranked)
May 26, 2020 04:56 - 18 minutes - 187 MBFrom least to most favorite novel discussion of the best regency period classical romance novels written by Jane Austen. https://www.patreon.com/book_academy
Normal People by Sally Rooney
May 25, 2020 08:34 - 11 minutes - 113 MBNormal People by Sally Rooney is a New York Times best seller novel. This episode is a book talk on issues around the characters and plot of the contemporary love story.
Book Podcast Ep 10- Normal People by Sally Rooney
May 25, 2020 08:34 - 11 minutes - 113 MBNormal People by Sally Rooney is a New York Times best seller novel. This episode is a book talk on issues around the characters and plot of the contemporary love story.
Book Minimalism (Why I don't buy books anymore?)
May 18, 2020 04:18 - 9 minutes - 94.2 MBA less than 10-minute talk on the shift of the habit of reading to digital form.
Ep9- Book Minimalism (Why I don't buy books anymore?)
May 18, 2020 04:18 - 9 minutes - 94.2 MBA less than 10-minute talk on the shift of the habit of reading to digital form.
Book Podcast Ep8- Lullabies by Lang Leav
May 15, 2020 11:29 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBBook insights on one of the popular works of the modern day poet Lang Leav. Listen to a short chat on the relevance of poetry in modern times.
Lullabies by Lang Leav
May 15, 2020 11:29 - 10 minutes - 4.71 MBBook insights on one of the popular works of the modern day poet Lang Leav. Listen to a short chat on the relevance of poetry in modern times.
Book Podcast Ep7 -How Not to Die by Michael Greger, MD
May 10, 2020 08:17 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMother's Day Edition. Bringing you insights about health, nutrition, and life longevity. Support: https://www.patreon.com/arbitrary_insights
How Not to Die by Michael Greger, MD
May 10, 2020 08:17 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBMother's Day Edition. Bringing you insights about health, nutrition, and life longevity. Support: https://www.patreon.com/arbitrary_insights
Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi
May 09, 2020 07:16 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBLet's book talk about financial success and learn from an expert entrepreneur with his book that had sold thousands of copies worldwide.
Book Podcast Ep 6- Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi
May 09, 2020 07:16 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBLet's book talk about financial success and learn from an expert entrepreneur with his book that had sold thousands of copies worldwide.
Book Podcast Ep 5- Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson
April 30, 2020 12:28 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe look into the scientific side of yoga with a personal journey while reading the book.
Science of Yoga by Ann Swanson
April 30, 2020 12:28 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe look into the scientific side of yoga with a personal journey while reading the book.
Quiet by Susan Cain
April 28, 2020 22:10 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBringing you the personal impact of the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking. We delve into book insights and how introversion and extroversion shapes people's life.
Book Podcast Ep 4- Quiet by Susan Cain
April 28, 2020 22:10 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBringing you the personal impact of the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking. We delve into book insights and how introversion and extroversion shapes people's life.
Book Podcast Ep 3- Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
April 27, 2020 16:57 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBook discussion based on history and lessons of the past.
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
April 27, 2020 16:57 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBBook discussion based on history and lessons of the past.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
April 23, 2020 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThinking, Fast and Slow is a non-fiction book. This podcast discussed views on one of the most intellectual books written in our time. It will enrich one's lexical range about judgements and choices. So, stop being overconfident when you are wrong and read this book.
Book Podcast Episode 2- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
April 23, 2020 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThinking, Fast and Slow is a non-fiction book. This podcast discussed views on one of the most intellectual books written in our time. It will enrich one's lexical range about judgements and choices. So, stop being overconfident when you are wrong and read this book.
101 Job Interview Questions by James Reed
April 21, 2020 15:10 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBThis is an insight on the book written by a recruitment specialist and a Harvard graduate, James Reed. For everyone who wants to ace their interview without the hassle of using Google for the best answers.
Book Podcast- 101 Job Interview Questions by James Reed
April 21, 2020 15:10 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBThis is an insight on the book written by a recruitment specialist and a Harvard graduate, James Reed. For everyone who wants to ace their interview without the hassle of using Google for the best answers.