Teaching My Cat To Read: The “very serious” Book Review Podcast

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"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. 

P.s. We have content warnings for each episode, please check them to make sure it’s your cup of tea!

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The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 3 - Egwene Is Going Through It Hours

Apr 07 2024 64 mins  
In 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

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 2 - Lanfear Loves Lace, Leather, and Lews Therin

Mar 23 2024 60 mins  
In 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 thos

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 1 - This looks better than S1

Mar 10 2024 63 mins  
In 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 i

Q and A: *jingle jingle jingle*

Nov 19 2023 41 mins  
It’s our Q and A episode! We answer your questions in this special bonus episode of our podcast.Content WarningsNASupport the showRecommend 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 MediaWebsite: https://

Hound of the Baskervilles : *cocks gun* Moor’s Haunted

Nov 05 2023 45 mins  
For 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 WarningsMurder

Gideon the Ninth: We Do Bones, Motherf*cker

Oct 22 2023 57 mins  
Join 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 WarningsDeath Support the showRecommend us a Book!If there’s a book you want

Emma: The “Make Up A Guy To Be Mad At” Olympics

Oct 08 2023 63 mins  
Join 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 WarningsnaSupport the showRecommend us a Book!If there’s a book you want to recomm

The Creature in the Case: Country House Monster Mystery

Sep 24 2023 51 mins  
Join 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-buil

Mini Ep - The Final Empire

Sep 10 2023 15 mins  
In 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 20Support the showRecommend 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

Alanna the First Adventure: Twenty Pounds of Stubborn in a Five Pound Bag

Aug 27 2023 57 mins  
Join 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 WarningsDiscussion of misogyny