It's Spooktober! Meaning it's the perfect time of year for depressing, post-apocalyptic nightmares. The Road by Cormac McCarthy is just that novel, and it ends up being a harrowing journey for us almost as much as it is for the characters in the book. Ok, maybe not that awful, but you can decide for yourselves. Join us as we take a nihilist road trip through the end of the world.     

Bindings and Bookmarks: A Book Club Podcast

The Road

To Kill a Mockingbird is one of America's greatest novels. An instant classic in is time and still to this day one of the most read novels by young America in schools. And somehow Jared had never read it, until now! We dive deep into the Finch family, the mysterious Boo Radley and confront the racism that is engrained not only in the fictional Maycomb county, but sadly the racism that still lives on in modern America. We also mildly discuss the controversial sequel Go Set a Watchman. 

To Kill a Mockingbird

The newest episode is dedicated to Pet Sematary by Stephen King (1983). Jared and James discuss many things in this episode such as if they had the opportunity would they use the annex to the Pet Sematary on someone they love. Is Louis Creed the most flawed main protagonist in a novel? Are things in Ludlow main being controlled by fate, or is there something else influencing the residents of the town? Is Stephen King America's greatest novelist? And much more!  

Pet Sematary

This is the final episode covering the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Jared and James sit down and dissect the final book in the trilogy; The Return of the King. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did reading/talking about it. This is a spoiler warning as we will be talking about some parts of the movies and the entire book trilogy in totality.  Oh and bear with us if you are a hardcore LOTR's fan. This is Jared's first time reading, and James has only read them once so they are going to get some things incorrect when it comes to the LOTR world and canon. We apologize for any inaccuracies as we slog through some of the book lore. Timestamps: Flaws (16:00) Aragorn's lame (25:00) Denethor & Eomer (34:45) Eowyn (48:20) Frodo & Sam (56:10) The Scouring of the Shire (1:14:45) The Grey Havens (1:33:10) Overall Thoughts (1:50:00)  

The Return of the King: The Lord of the Rings Part 3

Jared has some problems with Gandalf, James prefers book-Gimli, and there are lots of gunshots. 

The Two Towers: The Lord of the Rings

It has been a long time since we released a new episode but all good things come to those who wait, and here is the new episode. It feels good to be back baby! Jared and James sit down OUTDOORS to chat about the Fellowship of the Ring, the first novel in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy series, The Lord of the Rings. We have changed our set up so now you may hear a lower audio quality but we hope to make up for it with some electrifying, high quality book talk! There is a spoiler warning as we will be talking about some parts of the movies, and some parts of the future books, you have been warned.  Oh and bear with us if you are a hardcore LOTR fan, this is Jared's first time reading, and James only read them once so they are going to get some things incorrect when it comes to the LOTR world and canon. We apologize for any inaccuracies as we slog through some of the lore.   

The Fellowship of the Ring: The Lord of the Rings Part 1

Jared and James are back to talk about the newest book in the bookclub, Life of Pi. A survivor story about a boy stranded at sea with a Bengal Tiger. They cover everything from beginning to end all in one episode. Spoiler Warning, this is a book review so we will be discussing major plot points, themes and characters from the story.  

Life of Pi

In this special episode we reflect on the long journey from Privet Drive to Hogwarts and every thing in-between. Jared & James began this podcast in March of 2018 and all they've read so far has been the seven Harry Potter books. So before they turn the page on the next adventure they wanted to close this book tight and find a nice spot for it on the bookshelf.  Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Official Rank of the Books (1:35) | Favorite Characters (7:23) | Least Favorite Characters (30:40) | Harry's Arc (38:15) | Favorite Moment (54:00) | Memorable Quotes (58:41) | The Theme (1:03:30). The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Harry Potter Retrospective

This week Jared & James are discussing everything about the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies. Both of our host have different opinions on which the better movie is, James has problems with Michael Gambon (like he does in every movie), and Jared breaks down the little love triangle we get a glimpse of in Part 1 in elegant fashion.  Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: DH Part 1 Review (4:00) | Rotten Tomatoes Review Score chat (39:50) | DH Part 2 Review (43:00).  The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Movie Review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2

We wanted to thank everyone who listened to any of our episodes in this epic book club journey. It has been so much more than reading for us, it's been a hundred little moments of us bonding over a shared experience. Thank you for listening! Jared and James discuss the final chapters of the Harry Potter series and parse through all the final threads. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Ch 34 The Forest Again (2:08) | Ch 35 Kings Cross (19:50) | Ch 36 The Flaw in the Plan (51:48).  The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Ch 34-36 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

The penultimate episode for the entire seven book Harry Potter series is here. Jared and James breakdown every aspect of the chapters this week because they love this book and c'mon, they have to talk about the bravest man Harry ever knew. So buckle up because this is a long one! Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Ch 31 The Battle of Hogwarts (3:12) | Ch 32 The Elder Wand (1:07:34) | Ch 33 The Princes Tale (1:31:45). The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Ch 31-33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

We are back with a huge discussion around chapters 28-30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Severus Snape can fly, Aberforth Dumbledore likes goats, and Percy freaking Weasley steals the whole show! Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. Timestamps: Ch 28 The Missing Mirror (9:00) | Ch 29 The Lost Diadem (32:50) | Ch 30 The Sacking of Severus Snape (58:00). If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ch 28-30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

It has been a few weeks since we last recorded but we are back and we have made up for that missed time with an extra lengthy episode. There was so much to discuss this episode as we are nearing the end of the book and the series as a whole. We go off on tangents that include, Draco Malfoy's character arc, Peter Pettigrew's demise and the Elder Wand possession conundrum. Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Ch 22 The Deathly Hallows (3:50) | Ch 23 Malfoy Manor (29:30) | Ch 24 The Wandmaker (1:29:17).  The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Ch 22-24 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Myths and legends exist everywhere in our Muggle world so why can't they exist also in the Wizarding one? This week Jared and James chat about the Deathly Hallows, the Tale of the Three Brothers and we have a lengthy discussion about our favorite chapter of the book so far, the Silver Doe.  Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Ch 19 The Silver Doe (5:45) | Ch 20 Xenophilius Lovegood (43:50) | Ch 21 The Tales of Beedle the Bard (59:50).  The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Ch 19-21 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

In this week's episode Jared and James discuss the consequences of the choices Harry and the trio have been making up to this point in the book and how grave those decisions have been. We also delve deep into the Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore and how our feelings of the wise old wizard have changed. Be aware! This is a re-read for us and we delve into spoilers and wider theories surrounding the series. If you'd like to reach out, head on over to our Twitter page @BindingsB. Timestamps: Ch 16 Godric's Hollow (7:30) | Ch 17 Bathilda's Secret (32:10) | Ch 18 The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore (1:14:00).  The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

Ch 16-18 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Bindings & Bookmarks is a weekly podcast book club hosted by James Aquilina and Jared Quinn. Reading has been a bonding experience for both of us since way back when we met in high school and we used to swap comic books and manga. Now, as adults, it has gotten more difficult to find the time to read which is why we started this club. We hope you join us as we get lost among the pages.

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Bindings and Bookmarks: A Book Club Podcast

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