MBeckelhimer Book Reviews
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Brief discussion and reviews of books from all genres.
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Rise of the Rebels | Michael Kogge
September 30, 2020 20:46 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBQuick review of this Star Wars Rebels novel featuring my sister Hailey and my stepdaughter Amelie
The Green Mile | Stephen King
September 28, 2020 21:17 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBQuick review of The Green Mile, which is Stephen King at his finest.
Honor Among Thieves | James S.A. Corey
September 28, 2020 20:38 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBReview of Honor Among Thieves, a fun Han Solo book!
Birthday Letters | Ted Hughes
September 28, 2020 20:18 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBA quick review of Ted Hughes’s Birthday Letters. I was disappointed.
The Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath
July 13, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBTonight we discuss The Collected Poems of Sylvia Plath. This episode is heavy, and I do get emotional once or twice. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy. If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Please subscribe and rate.
The House of the Spirits | Isabel Allende
July 09, 2020 02:19 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBTonight we discuss The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, a personal favorite. You can check out the pictures of me after meeting Isabel Allende at the blog link below, as promised in the episode. If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Please subscribe and rate.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane | Neil Gaiman
July 08, 2020 03:44 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBTonight we discuss The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. We also read from a blog posted by Amanda Palmer in reference to this book, which you can find at https://blog.amandapalmer.net/20130618/ If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Please subscribe and rate.
The Perfect Swing | James McGirk
June 30, 2020 02:06 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBTonight Josh and I discuss the Audible original The Perfect Swing by James McGirk, narrated by Nick Jonas. Nick is super hot, and he has such a soothing voice. This is advertised as a bedtime story, and they aren’t kidding. Nick’s voice made my eyes heavy, and I’m a tough one to get to sleep! If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbec...
Open Book | Jessica Simpson
June 12, 2020 02:17 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBTonight we discuss Open Book by Jessica Simpson. Opinions abound. This was a fun one to record with my now permanent cohost, Josh. If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Please subscribe and rate.
Razor's Edge | Martha Wells
May 21, 2020 22:05 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBToday I briefly discuss Razor's Edge by Martha Wells, a Star Wars novel. If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Please subscribe and rate.
The Bluest Eye | Toni Morrison
May 10, 2020 22:19 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis episode is dedicated to Betty Hippert Brown Adkins (March 23, 1937-May 1, 2020). Josh and I spend a little time talking about my grandma, who passed away on May 1. Then we delve into Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, which I just reread for the first time since college. Please subscribe and rate. If you have questions or comments, please leave a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail on my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me ([email protected]). Also, visit my blog: htt...
The Martian | Andy Weir
April 24, 2020 18:19 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThis episode starts on a very personal note, so I apologize for that. But we talk about Andy Weir's debut novel, The Martian, which is an undeniable hit, and I'm kind of upset I'm just now getting around to finishing it. I listened to it on audiobook, which is narrated by Wil Wheaton, who did a fabulous job. Please visit my blog at: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meganbeckelhimerauthor Twitter: @mbeckbooks Instagram: @meganbeckelhimerauthor Feel free t...
Maul: Lockdown | Joe Schreiber
April 22, 2020 02:16 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBJoined by my husband, Josh (of JB Publishing and The Lone Bards), we talk about Joe Schreiber's Maul: Lockdown. Prison, monsters, Extended Universe confusion and all, we discuss it. Please visit my blog at: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meganbeckelhimerauthor Twitter: @mbeckbooks Instagram: @meganbeckelhimerauthor Feel free to leave me a message via the Anchor app, a voicemail at my google number (336-283-5143), or email me at emeganbeckelhimer@...
The Secret Garden | Jennifer Adams
April 16, 2020 02:29 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBJust a quick episode about reading a short book with my daughter. Read to your kids! It's important! Blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/meganbeckelhimerauthor Twitter: @mbeckbooks Instagram: @meganbeckelhimerauthor Feel free to leave me a voice message on the Anchor app or on my Google number: 336-283-5143. You can also email me at [email protected].
Quarantine Madness / "The City" by Chelsea Effect
April 12, 2020 01:15 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode doesn't have much to do with literature. I mean, I talk about Dr. Seuss for a second, but I don't know how much that counts. This is mostly about how every day is exactly the same, how my kids are making me crazy, and most importantly, plugging a song by the wonderful Chelsea Effect, "The City." Enjoy! Blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com Twitter: @mbeckbooks Instagram: @meganbeckelhimerauthor Facebook: www.facebook.com/meganbeckelhimerauthor Feel free to leav...
Gather, Darkness | Fritz Leiber
April 07, 2020 03:22 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoined by my husband, Josh, of JB Publishing, we discuss Fritz Leiber's Gather, Darkness. Heavily influenced by H.P. Lovecraft and Carl Jung, Leiber has created a fascinating dystopian world full of amazing technology and terrifying creatures. Josh dives deep into this book and takes me along for the ride. I interrupt him with tales of woe regarding sleep paralysis, and we break several times because we crack each other up. This was a fun one to record. Josh's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jbpu...
Rose Madder | Stephen King
April 03, 2020 21:39 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBMy first of many Stephen King episodes, as I'm currently reading my way through his work. This one has some crazy moments. Have you read it? What are your thoughts? Leave me a voice message on the Anchor App, leave me a voicemail at my Google number (336-283-5143), or email me at [email protected] with any thoughts or comments. Remember you can always read my reviews or keep up with what I'm reading on my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com. Stay safe out there, f...
Late Last Night | Lilian Darcy
March 22, 2020 17:13 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBIn this episode, I discuss Late Last Night by Lilian Darcy. This is a short book that is mostly about a romantic relationship, but it has enough other elements involved that I wouldn't classify it as a romance novel. It was a lovely read. If you'd like to ask a question or leave a comment, please leave a voice message via the Anchor app or on my Google Number, which is 336-283-5143. You can also email me at [email protected]. For more about my opinion on this book and to keep up w...
No Tomorrow | Luke Jennings
March 18, 2020 03:13 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBFeel free to leave me a voice message about this (or anything else) here on Anchor. You can also leave me a voicemail on my Google Number 336-283-5143. Emailing me is also an option: [email protected]. Don't forget to visit my blog at https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/meganbeckelhimerauthor, Instagram at @meganbeckelhimerauthor, and Twitter @mbeckbooks. I'm also searching for a recording partner. If you love books, and you want to read, dr...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams
March 09, 2020 03:19 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, I discuss my reread of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I still think it's a fantastic work of comedy and of science fiction. We also discuss the fact that Felicia Day is not a fan of the movie. Why? I would love to have her call in and express her opinion fully. It's important! Please feel free to leave voice messages regarding your thoughts on this book (or the movie adaptation) via the Anchor app. You may also call in and leave a message on my Google ...
Unspeakable Things | Jess Lourey
February 27, 2020 02:50 - 33 minutes - 31 MBFirst of all, I did realize I mispronounced the author's last name in the podcast. I'm sorry! It's Lourey, but it rhymes with "dowry." Please check out my blog for my written review: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com Please feel free to leave me a voice message on the Anchor app or a voice message at (336) 283-5143. You can also email me at [email protected]. Don't forget I wrote a book! You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Shadows-Poetry-Megan-Beck...
Pokémon with Griffin
February 17, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, I discuss my four-year-old’s Pokémon manual with him. I’m gonna be honest, I don’t know what he’s talking about through at least 85% of this, but he’s still cute.
Divan of Shah | Shah Asad Rizvi
February 14, 2020 17:23 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBGoogle Number: (336) 283-5143 Email address: [email protected] Check out my blog: https://mbeckelhimerbookreviews.blogspot.com You can purchase my book here: https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Shadows-Poetry-Megan-Beckelhimer/dp/B084GHMPKV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IW2XJV43NDQ7&keywords=relentless+shadows+megan+beckelhimer&qid=1581700896&sprefix=relentless+shadows+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1
I Wrote a Book! (Relentless Shadows by Megan Beckelhimer)
February 12, 2020 03:46 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBMy book is available for purchase on Amazon. Just search for Relentless Shadows by Megan Beckelhimer, and you'll see both Kindle and Paperback versions for purchase. Richard Seymour's book is called Member's Only. His book is out of print, I believe, but you can still also find it on Amazon if you're interested. Barbara Lister-Sink is the pianist mentioned in the podcast. Her website is: https://www.lister-sinkinstitute.org/ If you do not listen via the Anchor app and cannot leave voice memo...
Should I Rebrand?
February 06, 2020 22:20 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBI’m looking for ideas for rebranding . Send me your ideas! If you don’t listen via Anchor and can’t call in, feel free to email me at [email protected], or find me on Facebook at MBeckelhimer Book Reviews, Instagram @mbeckbookreviews, or Twitter @mbeckbooks.
The Memory Keeper's Daughter | Kim Edwards
January 29, 2020 01:48 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBI really loved this book, but it was emotional for me. Josh and I talk a little bit about why that is and go in depth into this book.
The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson
January 24, 2020 04:18 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBTonight we feature yet another book I haven't read, The Haunting of Hill House. This is another episode featuring my husband Josh, who is finally finishing all the books he started two years ago. Episode again features our cats. Enjoy!
The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien
January 23, 2020 02:42 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBToday we talk about The Fellowship of the Ring, which I *gasp* have not actually read. This episode features my husband, Josh, of JB Publishing. Link to the gofundme mentioned in the episode is here.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love | Maurene Goo
January 20, 2020 04:17 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBQuick review of a YA novel following K drama formulas. No, that’s really the plot.