Teaching My Cat To Read: The “very serious” Book Review Podcast
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Teaching My Cat to Read" is a book podcast that adds a unique comedic twist to literary discussions - thinking what our cat would think of this book. Discover answers to questions like, "Who would emerge victorious in a fight between Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennett?" or "Who funded the grant money for Victor Frankenstein's experiments?" And don't forget, we never fail to ask the important question: "What rating would our cat give this book?"
Tune in every other week for brand new episodes that guarantee laughter and literary discussion.
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The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 3 - Egwene Is Going Through It Hours
April 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Damane” and “Eyes Without Pity”. We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. Episode 5, Damane: Moiraine and Rand run to save their lives, as Selene still appears to be alive; Egwene and Nynaeve meet a new enemy. Episode 6, Eyes Without Pit...
The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 2 - Lanfear Loves Lace, Leather, and Lews Therin
March 24, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2. In this episode we focus on episodes 3 and 4 of Series 2 (“What might be” and “Daughter of the Night”). In relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. “What Might Be”: To become an Accepted, Nynaeve must overcome her trials; Rand finds it difficult to control his power; ...
The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 1 - This looks better than S1
March 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this bonus episode, Lotti, and M, are joined by AJ, and Liv, about series 2 of the Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we discuss specially episodes 1 and 2. We discuss all things costumes, plot points, and our favourite bits from the episodes. Plus we ask the question: Which Ajah would Jane Austen’s heroines be in? Make sure you’ve watched the episodes first, as it’s not spoiler free! Note this episode is marked E due to a light peppering of language. Episode 1 synopsis: ...
Q and A: *jingle jingle jingle*
November 19, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIt’s our Q and A episode! We answer your questions in this special bonus episode of our podcast. Content Warnings NA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Hound of the Baskervilles : *cocks gun* Moor’s Haunted
November 05, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBFor our final book review of series 3 join us as we discuss the Sherlock Holmes story “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring haunted moors, Scooby-Doo villainy, the John Watson defence squad, and some dogs (no cats). For our other episodes featuring Sherlock Holmes, including “Study in Scarlet”, see our website link below. Content Warnings Murder, death of animals, brief mention of phrenology Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want t...
Gideon the Ninth: We Do Bones, Motherf*cker
October 22, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBJoin us on an unforgettable literary journey as we unlock the secrets of Tamsyn Muir's captivating novel, "Gideon the Ninth." In this episode, we venture into a realm where necromancers wield power, the line between life and death blurs, and secrets shroud the decaying Canaan House. Content Warnings Death Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review po...
Emma: The “Make Up A Guy To Be Mad At” Olympics
October 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBJoin us for a discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma - a story of misguided match-making, lying lovers, and stressful social situations. We talk about class, telling yourself stories about what’s going on in the heads of those around you, and - of course - who we’d fight if given the chance. Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review poli...
The Creature in the Case: Country House Monster Mystery
September 24, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin us for a lively review of "Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case." By Garth Nix. In this standalone novella set in the Abhorsen universe, Nicholas Sayre embarks on a thrilling adventure, facing personal demons and unraveling a chilling mystery surrounding a locked case and an enigmatic creature. We explore Nix's masterful storytelling, immersive world-building, and themes of identity and duty. Discover the magic of this captivating tale, whether you're a fan of Nix's work or a n...
Mini Ep - The Final Empire
September 10, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this mini episode, the team ask the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. For the full book review, see series 1 episode 20 Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: ...
Alanna the First Adventure: Twenty Pounds of Stubborn in a Five Pound Bag
August 27, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBJoin us for a discussion of the first book in Tamora Pierce’s The Song of the Lioness series, Alanna the First Adventure. We think about what this story has to say about gender, and how it took on topics like bullying, sexism and misogyny while not even being allowed to run more than a couple hundred pages, because “it’s for children”. Content Warnings Discussion of misogyny and school bullying. Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, j...
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight : If You Want To Get A-Head, Get An Axe
August 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIt’s time for us to review another medieval poem! In this episode, we discuss “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English, with an unknown author. The title of the poem was given centuries later after it was first written. It is one of the best-known Arthurian stories, with its plot combining two types of folk motifs: the beheading game, and the exchange of winnings. The poem draws on Welsh, Irish, and Englis...
Anno Dracula: A Victorian Vampire Clusterf*ck
July 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJoin us for a special episode of Teaching My Cat To Read, where Eli brings some beloved guests on board to discuss Kim Newman's Anno Dracula. We talk about whether vampires are always sexy, how many fun literary cameos an author can include before it gets annoying, and exactly what on earth is going on in this book. Please mind the content notes; this episode is a little heavier than usual. Content Notes Discussion of extreme violence, homophobia, xenophobia, suicide, ableism, sexual conten...
Mini Ep - Temeraire
July 16, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this mini episode, the team asks the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of Temeraire (His Majesty’s Dragon) by Naomi Novik. "Temeraire" combines history and fantasy, transporting readers to an alternate Napoleonic era where dragons exist. Join Captain Will Laurence as he unexpectedly becomes the partner of a dragon hatchling named Temeraire. Novik weaves a captivating tale of adventure, danger, and the bond that forms between Captain Laurence and Temeraire. In this epi...
The Raven Tower: Put That Rock Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me
July 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn this episode, we review Ann Leckie's captivating fantasy novel, "The Raven Tower." Published in 2019, it immerses readers in a world where gods and humans coexist. Leckie's masterful prose, rich mythology, and well-crafted characters make this a must-read. Discover why it earned critical acclaim and awards. Happy reading! “A usurper has claimed the throne. Invaders amass at the borders. And they have made their alliances with enemy gods... For centuries the kingdom of Iraden has been pr...
Hamlet: Everything a Goddamn Ordeal in Area Family
June 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode, we chat about the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”, often shortened to “Hamlet” is one of Shakespeare’s most quoted plays. It was written between 1599-1601, and is his longest play. The play is set in Denmark, where Prince Hamlet’s uncle has taken over the throne by killing Hamlet’s father, and marrying Hamlet’s mother. This play features on many shortlists for literature for GCSE + A-level, but how will we find it (as first t...
Mini Ep - Small Gods
June 04, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this mini episode, the team asks the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of Small Gods by Terry Pratchett. For the full book review, see series 1 episode 10. Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: teach...
Guards! Guards!: Bjorn Strong in the Arm’s your Uncle
May 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBAs we continue on our valiant quest to read more books in the Discworld series, we decided to discuss “Guards! Guards!” by Terry Pratchett. The first in the City Watch series of books within the Discworld universe, Guards! Guards! Follows the Night Watch as they try to recover a stolen magical book which can be used to summon dragons. Featuring many puns, humor, and brilliant writing, plus dragons, this book got a Cat rating of 8.75/10. Listen to the episode to find out why! Content Warning...
Death on the Nile: Don’t Make Me Turn This Ship Around
May 07, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, we discuss the Agatha Christie Novel “Death on the Nile”. Featuring everyone’s favourite Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, (brushing off our gcse French to understand his thoughts), the twists and turns of the plot, silly questions, and what our cat would think. Content Warnings Fictional murder, alcoholism Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but plea...
Cosmere: Look, a chicken!
April 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode Lotti is joined by friends of the podcast Liv and AJ to discuss Brandon Sanderson’s high fantasy book series The Stormlight Archive. What did we think of this series compared to Wheel of Time, or other Cosmere books? What’s our favourite cameo? Who’s our favourite character? Check out this episode to find out! We’ve read the books before, so we have spoilers for the series (with Easter eggs) from about 34 min in. We do note when we spoiled and keep it high level (if you kno...
Howl’s Moving Castle: The world’s magic-est camper van
April 09, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the novel Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Listen to the episode to find out what we thought, and more importantly what our cat thought of the book! Book blurb: Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fortune. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. H...
Jeeves and Wooster: Wait! Let Me Jeeves That For You
March 26, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss The Inimitable Jeeves by PG Wodehouse. A collection of short stories, published in the 1920’s, the book follows Bertie Wooster and his Valet Jeeves, who solves the hapless problems encountered by Wooster. Featuring why shouldn’t probably steal other authors ideas, colourful clothing, and Bertie Vs a cat. Make sure to follow us so you never miss an episode, and check out our socials to follow all the behind the scenes news! Content Warnings NA Support the show Re...
Planning Series 3: Best laid plans of cats & men
March 12, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this special episode to kick off series 3, we record us planning the books we are going to read! If you want to find out all the books we are reading check out our website for all the details. Content Warnings NA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teaching...
Welcome to Teaching my Cat to Read
March 12, 2023 09:00 - 59 seconds - 732 KBSupport the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachmycat2read?s=09 Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.com Youtu...
Mini Ep - Dracula: A Preponderance of Malewives
July 10, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this mini-episode we discuss DRACULA by Bram Stoker! We discuss the fun questions we introduced in series 2 for a book we’ve previously read in series 1. Including who’s the manipulator in this book, and what would the right move review be that Dracula is looking for for his London home (he probably won’t have to do a house share for £1k a month…) We originally read Dracula for series 1 episode 5. Content Warnings Na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to re...
The Song Of Achilles: Being God’s Favourite Little Boy Is Bad, Actually
June 26, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBJoin us for a discussion of Madeline Miller’s 2012 novel, The Song Of Achilles, which is a modern retelling of the life of Achilles and Patroclus from childhood to death. We talk about the original text of the Iliad (a lot!), the masterful work of art that is the 2004 movie Troy, and which bits of this book made us cry like babies. Content Warnings Particularly heavy discussion of assault and rape throughout the episode. Also discussion of suicide, murder and war. Support the show Recommen...
The Song Of Achilles: Being God’s Favourite Little Boy Is Bad, Actually
June 26, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBJoin us for a discussion of Madeline Miller’s 2012 novel, The Song Of Achilles, which is a modern retelling of the life of Achilles and Patroclus from childhood to death. We talk about the original text of the Iliad (a lot!), the masterful work of art that is the 2004 movie Troy, and which bits of this book made us cry like babies. Content Warnings Particularly heavy discussion of assault and rape throughout the episode. Also discussion of suicide, murder and war. Social Media Website: ht...
Cosmere: Time to Get Out My Conspiracy Diagrams
June 12, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, friends of the podcast, Liv and AJ, join Lotti to discuss all things Cosmere! In this episode we discuss the following books and series: The Final Empire, Stormlight Archive (all four books), Warbreaker, Mistborn era 2, Secret History, Sixth of Dusk, Elantris, Mistborn Era 1… This is not a spoiler free episode. Please check timestamps below. Things we chat about in this episode about include: Which is our favourite magic system in the series, what is our favourite magical world, ...
A Study in Scarlet: The Book of Mormon (No Not That One)
May 29, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, we’re talking about A Study In Scarlet, the first full-length Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle. Join us for a discussion of frontier Mormonism, flatmate compatibility, and - of course - yelling about how badly Moffat and Gatiss botched it on the BBC. Give us a listen to find out what the cat thinks about it all. Content Warnings Discussions of misogyny & animal death, Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just sen...
Abhorsen: The Dog Lends A Hand
May 15, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week, we’re talking about Abhorsen by Garth Nix. Join us for a discussion of character growth, using metaphorical molotov cocktails to exchange one problem for another, and - of course - what the cat would think of it all. NB: This is the third in The Old Kingdom Series, after Sabriel and Lirael. We’ve read both of these books before! See series 1 episode 4 and episode 22. Spoiler warning for Amazon’s Wheel of Time Season 1 - Who is the Dragon reborn - 20:21 Content Warnings Non-e...
Mini Ep - Pride and Prejudice: When in doubt, marry a guy for his house
May 01, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn our mini episodes we take 10 mins to discuss all the fun questions about a book we’ve already read on our podcast! Listen to us chat about which of the characters would be mansplain/manipulate/malewife and if Lizzie Bennet would do well in the world of The Long Way to A Small Angry Planet. In this episode we discuss PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by JANE AUSTEN! (Originally read s1e1) Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, ...
Out of the Silent Planet: Local Man Too Stupid To Notice He’s Being Kidnapped
April 17, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, we discuss Out Of The Silent Planet, the first of C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy. We talk about Gnosticism, the absolutely atrocious aerodynamics of a spherical spaceship, and the time-honoured literary tradition of writing caricatures of your best friends into your fiction. Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on...
What makes a Good Adaptation: Don’t Mention The Film
April 03, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode we’re discussing what makes a good adaptation! We discuss adaptations of books we have read before such as Pride and Prejudice, to books we haven’t read on the podcast such as The Lord of The Rings! Join us as we wander through the forest of adaptations, what we like, what we don’t like, and picking out those we think our cat would read. Content Warnings NA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/em...
Warbreaker: It’s Tough To Be A God
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, we’re talking about Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson! Join us as we discuss magic systems, talking swords, and the power of character growth. Warbreaker is a stand-alone novel set in the Cosmere Universe, set on Nathlis, the shard world of Endowment. The magic is called Awakening, and is similar to the magic system which we discussed in The Emperor's Soul, and is based on the magic of Invested “Breaths”. In the book, Siri is sent to her sister Vivenna’s place for the marriage to ...
Warbreaker: It’s Tough To Be A God
March 20, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, we’re talking about Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson! Join us as we discuss magic systems, talking swords, and the power of character growth. Warbreaker is a stand-alone novel set in the Cosmere Universe, set on Nathlis, the shard world of Endowment. The magic is called Awakening, and is similar to the magic system which we discussed in The Emperor's Soul, and is based on the magic of Invested “Breaths”. In the book, Siri is sent to her sister Vivenna’s place for the marriage to ...
A long way to a small angry planet: Roads? Where We’re Going, We Make The Roads
March 06, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis week, we gush about Becky Chambers’ first novel, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet. Join us as we talk about humanism when not all the characters are human, why we actually wouldn’t punch any of the characters, and how much this book is just a big warm hug in word form. This episode also includes an excellent recommendation of British desserts if you ever are travelling in the future Warning! Green tea does, despite what is implied in this episode, contain a reasonable amount of caf...
Northanger Abbey: Austen Goes Gothic
February 20, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week, we’re talking about Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen’s commentary and parody on the Gothic novel genre. Join us for a discussion of dramatic fainting, odious love interests, and leaping to false conclusions. Content Warnings NA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). Social Media Website...
Northanger Abbey: Austen Goes Gothic
February 20, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week, we’re talking about Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen’s commentary and parody on the Gothic novel genre. Join us for a discussion of dramatic fainting, odious love interests, and leaping to false conclusions. Content Warnings NA Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: [email protected] Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/130760733-teachmycat2read-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/ Twitter: https://t...
Castle of Otranto: Gothic Horror The Gilbert & Sullivan Edition
February 06, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBWelcome to this week’s episode, where we take a rolllicking tour through Horace Walpole’s ‘The Castle of Otranto’, widely considered the first ever Gothic Horror novel. We discuss unmitigated chaos, the incredible diversity of character motivations, and - of course - whether the cat would approve. Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read ou...
Uprooted: In Fantasy Poland, Trees Eat You
January 23, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, we discuss Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Join as we talk about magical metaphors, the power of human connection, and - of course - what the cat’s opinions might be. Content Warnings Discussion of attempted sexual assault, murder, fantasy violence. Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept). S...
Sense and Sensibility: Throw the whole man out/ YOU ARE SIXTEEN
January 09, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss Sense & Sensibility by the master herself, Jane Austen. Join us as we chat about unsettling age differences, where this book stands in conversation with the Gothic literature genre, and the frankly extraordinary blandness of almost every male character in this book. Content Warnings Discussion of large age gap relationship, in the context of 18th century England. Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just se...
Sense and Sensibility: Throw the whole man out/ YOU ARE SIXTEEN
January 09, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, we discuss Sense & Sensibility by the master herself, Jane Austen. Join us as we chat about unsettling age differences, where this book stands in conversation with the Gothic literature genre, and the frankly extraordinary blandness of almost every male character in this book. Content Warnings Discussion of large age gap relationship, in the context of 18th century England. Social Media Website: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/ Email: [email protected]...
Wheel of Time Watch Along: Three - One, not-quite, drunken night out and we started a war (woops)
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this bonus episode of Teaching my Cat to Read, Lotti is joined by two friends of the podcast to discuss episodes 6,7 and 8 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon prime. In the episode we discuss all the events of the show, plus our favourite book reader nods and subtle references which we picked up on re-watches! Spoiler warning Spoilers for episodes 6,7,8 of The Wheel of Time. Spoilers for the books THE EYE OF THE WORLD, NEW SPRING. Specific spoiler for latter books by topic: 14:30 - Oathrod ...
Hogfather: Yes tiny child, you may have a sword
December 25, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin us for a festive chat about Hogfather by Terry Pratchett, another installation in his incredible Discworld series. We talk about belief, the horror of childrens’ imaginations, and - of course - what the cat would think of everything. Happy Hogswatch, all! Content Warnings na Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we’ll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first f...
Wheel of Time Watch Along: Two - Humans, always so hasty
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this bonus episode of Teaching my Cat to Read, Lotti is joined by two friends of the podcast to discuss episodes 4-5 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon prime. In the episode we discuss all the events of the show, plus our favourite book reader nods and subtle references which we picked up on re-watches! SPOILERS Spoilers for episodes 4-5 of The Wheel of Time. Spoilers for the books THE EYE OF THE WORLD, NEW SPRING. Spoilers for people who have only read book 1 from 12 min. Content Warni...
Wheel of Time Watch Along: Two - Humans, always so hasty
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this bonus episode of Teaching my Cat to Read, Lotti is joined by two friends of the podcast to discuss episodes 4-5 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon prime. In the episode we discuss all the events of the show, plus our favourite book reader nods and subtle references which we picked up on re-watches! SPOILERS Spoilers for episodes 4-5 of The Wheel of Time. Spoilers for the books THE EYE OF THE WORLD, NEW SPRING. Spoilers for people who have only read book 1 from 12 min. Content Warni...
Wuthering Heights: Heathcliff holds a grudge
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin us for a discussion/dragging of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Beloved by English teachers across the world, this book deals with themes of generational trauma and abuse, set in the evocative Yorkshire moors. We talk about racism, haunted houses and - of course - what the cat would think of it all. Spoilers start around the 3 min mark. Content Warnings Discussions of emotional and physical abuse described in the book Discussion of death and trauma Support the show Recommend u...
Wuthering Heights: Heathcliff holds a grudge
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin us for a discussion/dragging of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Beloved by English teachers across the world, this book deals with themes of generational trauma and abuse, set in the evocative Yorkshire moors. We talk about racism, haunted houses and - of course - what the cat would think of it all. Spoilers start around the 3 min mark. Content Warnings Discussions of emotional and physical abuse described in the book Discussion of death and trauma Social Media Website: https...
Good Omens: What’s this? It’s Humanity With A Steel Chair!
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBJoin us for the first episode of season 2, in which we discuss Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett! We talk about free will, compulsory heterosexuality, and the *chef’s kiss* perfect humour of the prose in this book. We also discuss who would be the single human in a Muppet adaptation, and what the cat would think of everything. Spoilers start around the 17 min mark. Content Warnings Discussion of toxic beauty standards, specifically of the 90s. Support the show Recommend us a B...
Wheel of Time Watch Along - I want to knit Rand's fuzzy jumper.
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this bonus episode of Teaching my Cat to Read, Lotti is joined by two friends of the podcast to discuss the first THREE episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon prime. Featuring questions such as what did we like in the adaptation, what we hope for in future episodes, and why Nynaeve is the MVP. Spoilers for episodes 1-3 of The Wheel of Time. Spoilers for the books THE EYE OF THE WORLD, NEW SPRING. Content Warnings Discussion of fantasy violence, death of characters. Support the show...
Q and A : Have you got the pop filter?
October 17, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBFor our final episode of series 1, we answer questions from you, our listeners! Find out what our favourite genres are, which author we would want to meet (and why), and which of the books we have read for series 1 we enjoyed reading the most! We also discuss the first few books which we are going to read for series 2! Make sure to stick around for the whole episode to find out which we will be reading. Content Warnings NA Support the show Recommend us a Book! If there’s a book you want ...