Big Book Energy
Jennifer Fain
Recent Episodes
Sitting Down With Florida Man
This week, BBE welcomes the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast back to the show. Jennifer sits down with Wayne to discuss Dave Berryâs book, Best State Ever, a heartfelt defense of his beloved state of Florida.Â
Episode Highlights
- Sponges. Yes, sponges. We know, you're hooked already.
- The Villages: your favorite quasi-dystopian retirement community.
- When are you considered a Floridian? What about a Mainer?
- The Skunk Ape makes an appearance, which is unsurprising given Jenniferâs Bigfoot obsession.
- Anecdotes on alligators are shared.
- If you're in Florida and want to go to a beautiful park with a lighthouse, check out St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge.
- What do you think the best state ever is and why? The answers may [not] surprise you.
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The Never-To-Be-Read List
This week Jennifer gives a [belated] look at her 2021 reading and talks about her reading goals for 2022. Yes, she knows that it is already March.
Paige Presents Webtoons: One of Jenniferâs latest Webtoon obsessions, The Gentle Way follows the Judo practitioner Jun as she learns how to confront her fears and overcome her anxiety. Super cute, romance vibes, but also great lessons on how to live your life bravely and authentically.
Visit the author's Instagram or Patreon if you want more!
Episode Highlights
- Did Jennifer reach her 2021 reading goals of 80 books and reading all the unread books on her shelf? No. No she did not.
- Trying to pick more reasonable goals for 2022 reading.
- Please help Jennifer figure out how to read the books she already owns. Please.
- Jennifer introduces the slightly re-imagined segment: Paige Presents Webtoons
Support the Pod
- Find BBE on Instagram
- Visit the Bookshop Store
- Buy Me A Coffee!
- Donât forget to leave us a review if you are enjoying the pod.
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Paige needed to compensate for the discomfort brought on by reading a spicy romance novel. She went with aliens.
Area 51, by Bob Mayer
- Learn more about the author and his books on his website.
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Paige Presents Fun with Comics: Jennifer talks Webtoon Like Wind On A Dry Branch. Click on for some plague, demons, and magic.
Creativeâs Corner: For some amazing commentary content and zany original music, check out YouTuber MĂźnecat.
Discussion Questions
- Why did Paige pick this book?
- What did Jennifer think of the alien insanity?
- Do we have any more "wild" sci-fi reads to recommend?
- Given Mayerâs military background, what do we think about the negative depiction of the military in this book?
- Insert Jennifer talking about Stargate a lot again
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