A Brief History of Women - Volume III, Construction Tales by Leslie M. Jasper

Tonight, I continue our journey through the stories of amazing women, and this episode is no exception.  I provide a brief review and highlights of “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper.  You can find Leslie’s blog at www.constructiontales.com, and her short story collection on Amazon.  I also include more information on “Our Bodies, Ourselves”, tell you how you can get involved in the Reproductive Rights Conference at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, and shout out my friend, Gemma, at the Talking Codswallop Podcast!  Please join me next week for Volume 4 of Women!  Happy Reading!  

Promo:  Talking Codswallop Podcast 

@codswalloppod on Twitter

Talking Codswallop on Podbean

Codswallop on Facebook

No Phony Podcast Network

Reproductive Rights Conference - Amherst, Massachusetts

Intro Music:  Sean Faust

Outro Music:  Victoria Timpanaro

Women, Volume II - Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation

This episode of Brook Reading is an introduction to a very special series, the milestones, experiences, and wonder of women.  On tonight’s episode, I review the fabulous, funny, and factual book, “Flow:  The Cultural Story of Menstruation” by Elissa Stein and Susan Kim.  Don’t forget about our special deal provided by Designs by Paula J (10% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION BROOK READING!)!  Lastly, I highlight the podcast Feminists Without Mystique, and “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper.  Please don’t forget to join me next week for Volume 3 of Women!  Happy Reading!  

Intro Music:  Sean Faust

Outro Music:  Victoria Timpanaro

Promo: Feminists Without Mystique

Construction Tales by Leslie M. Jasper

Spiritual Pedicures by Elissa Stein

Designs by Paula J

A Brief History of Women - Volume I

This episode of Brook Reading is an introduction to a very special series, the milestones, experiences, and wonder of women.  On tonight’s episode, I cover many notable, trailblazing women and their forgotten places in history.  I also fill you in on a wonderful documentary series, and share with you a special deal provided by Designs by Paula J (10% OFF WHEN YOU MENTION BROOK READING!)!  Lastly, I highlight my friends, Tricia and Siana, over at 2 Girls on a Bench, and “Construction Tales”, a blog and short story series, by Leslie M. Jasper.  Please don’t forget to visit the website this week, www.brookreadingpodcast.com to learn more, and join me next week for Volume 2 of Women!  Happy Reading!  

Promos:

2 Girls on a Bench

Designs by Paula J

Construction Tales by Leslie M. Jasper

National Women's History Alliance

Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek, and the Remaking of NASA Documentary Trailer

History of Libraries in America - Part One

On this week’s episode of Brook Reading, I tackle the history of libraries in the United States.  I also read tons of lovely comments, regarding “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, Stephen King (of course), Alien, and the fact that President Biden is more respectful to the elderly than He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.  I also rant about Kevin Costner, and share with you another promo for Designs by Paula J.  Happy Listening!

Promo: Designs by Paula J

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - The Alan Rickman Story

Crazy Stephen King Theories

Lastly, I want to wish a happy anniversary to the Horror Academic, Vic, on her amazing YouTube channel!  I have learned so much from watching her show, and have had the pleasure to be on it, too!  Keep up the great work, Vic!  Go check out all of her content at Pocket Change Productions