#203: Bridgerton and Books Bonanza

#203: Bridgerton and Books Bonanza

Author: Janine Jimenez April 11, 2022 Duration: 40:23
Today's episode is exactly as portrayed in the title: A JanineBTL reading roundup,  along with a debriefing on Season 2 of Bridgerton. Was it better than last season or not? Was it a flop or not?  Plan on episodes every other week as the host gets back into the swing of things... Janine Between the Swing of Things? Melikes.  Also, go check out MEMORY LANE MORNING SHOW here on Anchor and anywhere you listen to podcasts, if you want to hear a different side of the host, at large. The juicy, unfiltered, probably mostly the same version of her, at least.  Thank you forever and always for your love and support ❤️ BOOK MENTIONED: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro MUSIC MENTIONED: Glass Animals, Emotional Oranges, and EARTHGANG

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you're curled up with a friend, a cup of coffee, and a head full of thoughts about the book you just finished or the odd little moment from your day that stuck with you. Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure captures that feeling. Hosted by Janine Jimenez, this podcast feels like a series of those candid, meandering talks. As a Filipina-American, Janine brings a specific lens to the books she discusses, the current issues she unpacks, and those daily, somewhat trivial dilemmas we all ponder but rarely voice. The charm here is in the blend; a deep dive into a novel might seamlessly give way to a personal reflection on culture, society, or the small absurdities of modern life. She describes it as semi-entertaining and playfully warns that the whole endeavor might be a platform for connection or simply a verbal scapegoat-the possibilities are endless. What you'll hear is genuine and unscripted, a space where literature intersects with the realities of a multifaceted lifestyle. It’s less about formal analysis and more about where the lines between stories, identity, and everyday observations blur, creating a unique point of connection for listeners from all backgrounds. Tune in for a thoughtful, often witty, and always human take on the words we read and the world we navigate.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Janine Between the Lines: literature & lifestyle for leisure
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