Welcome to Novel to Me, the experiences of a Taiwanese girl going through English literature. If you’ve ever pondered whether treacle tarts were British or wizarding, or whether that cheerleader jock hierarchy is really a thing in American schools, then we’re in the same boat. Sit back and enjoy all the things I find in stories that are novel to me.
*SPOILERS in every episode*
For this episode of the podcast, we're talking about Outlander, a book that I first read because it was recommended to me in the Audible Plus catalogue. In this episode, novel prospectives and novelties include: how long it should take to sail from Scotland to France, what the route was, names in different languages, and half the population being named the same thing.
Question of the day: Have you ever read a book you couldn't put down? You have. You must have. Please let me know in the post for this episode on Instagram or in a review.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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16 Jul 2024
Ep.12 - Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen
For this episode of the podcast, we're talking about Pride and Prejudice, a book I first bought and attempted to read in junior high solely because it was one of Bella Swan's (of Twilight) favorite books. In this episode, novel prospectives and novelties include: the requirements for being an accomplished lady in society, as described by the ladies and by the gentlemen, the servants and chores that were done in a 19th century household, and the shock I received when I finally learnt what it meant to duel.
Question of the day: What do you think are the requirements for an accomplished young person? Let me know in the post for this episode on Instagram or in a review.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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1 Jul 2024
Ep.11 - The Time Capsule | Lurlene McDaniel
For this the eleventh episode of the podcast, we're talking about The Time Capsule, a book I first received as a vacation reading assignment in eleventh grade. In this episode, novel prospectives and novelties include: high school students in America and their ability to drive to Disney World for an unsupervised weekend trip, going to school dances, attending school clubs, college scholarships, and making time capsules.
Question of the day: Look back in your past! Have you ever written a letter to your future self? And what was it like when you finally opened it up? Let me know in the post for this episode on Instagram or in a review.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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16 Jun 2024
Ep.10 - The Tenth Circle | Jodi Picoult
For this the tenth episode of the podcast, I'm doing an episode on The Tenth Circle. In this episode, novel prospectives and novelties include: Western style superhero comics versus East Asian manga, Dante and his Inferno, and the assault that Trixie endured and when was a good age to be learning about such things?
Question of the day: Look back in your past! What book did you feel like was the first "adult book" you ever read, and at what age did you read it? Let me know in the post for this episode on Instagram or in a review.
Additional resources:
Classics Summarized: Dante's Inferno by Overly Sarcastic Productions https://youtu.be/gp8JGQk0CFQ?si=wm2hAiLg_ww5rirY
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
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31 May 2024
Ep.9 - Les Misérables | Victor Hugo
On this the year 2024, June 1st (in Taiwan, dates are written year-month-day), I'm commemorating my self-appointed 24601 day by accomplishing my first ever read through Les Misérables and with this episode on our favorite convict #24601.
In this episode, novel prospectives and novelties include: terms that don't translate from French into English, honorifics, "we" with you versus "we" without you, differences in the musical adaptation, Waterloo teeth, 8964, and my favorite musical that I haven't seen.
Question of the day: If you speak a language that has terms that don't translate to English (like vous versus tu) please share them with me! Let me know in the post for this episode on Instagram or in a review.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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25 May 2024
Ep.8 - Dear John | Nicholas Sparks
On North Carolinian accents, taking turns carrying the conversation, collecting coins and tea bricks, the widespread affect of a tragedy even in people who weren't connected to the initial event, and how a flea market transformed an experience for me.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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3 May 2024
Ep.7 - My Year With Eleanor: A Memoir | Noelle Hancock
On suddenly finding everyone's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon, scuba diving, sleep treatments, and karaoke machines.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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19 Apr 2024
Ep.6 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | J.K. Rowling
On what age one starts high school, Christmas crackers, Dr. Doofenshmirtz as a Santa Claus gnome, private schools versus public schools, and impressing one's parents' friends.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
New episodes every other Saturday.
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5 Apr 2024
Ep.5 - Twilight | Stephanie Meyer
On naming yourself after celebrities and fruit, transferring high schools, 40-hour school weeks, and learning to love Pride and Prejudice.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
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22 Mar 2024
Ep.4 - Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen
On calling each other by given names, writing letters, confinement centers, and dying of putrid fevers.
*SPOILERS* You have been warned ;)
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8 Mar 2024
Ep.3 - How to Eat Fried Worms | Thomas Rockwell
On waist seeds, waist rulers, eating kidneys to boister your kidneys, fragrant chicken butts, and presenting objectives and expected results for everything you've ever wanted to buy since childhood.
New episodes every other Saturday.
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23 Feb 2024
Ep.2 - Daddy Long Legs | Jean Webster
On feeding hangry ghosts, tombstones for dessert, spoilers in the translation, and childhood stories that your brain holds on to for no particular reason.
Apologies in advance for the shift in audio quality! I'm still learning the ropes, and I never realized that my mic disconnected. I promise to be more careful in the future!
New episodes every other Saturday.
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9 Feb 2024
Ep.1 - The Curse of Ravenscourt - A Samantha Mystery | AmericanGirl
On ravens, traveling suits, pantries, foyers, the number 13, and books that one read 20 years ago...
New episodes every other Saturday.
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2 Feb 2024
Ep.0 - Introduction
Welcome to Novel to Me, the experiences of a Taiwanese girl going through English literature. If you’ve ever pondered whether treacle tarts were British or wizarding, or whether that cheerleader jock hierarchy is really a thing in American schools, then we’re in the same boat. Sit back and enjoy the little things I find in stories that are novel to me.
New episodes every other Saturday.
Follow me on Instagram @noveltome
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