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The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Book & Beyond is a captivating narrative podcast hosted by Caoimhe Howell that dives deep into the rich intersections of literature, cinema, and contemporary culture. Caoimhe guides listeners through vivid explorations of how stories evolve from the page to the screen, offering thoughtful analysis on authors who shape our world. Each episode delivers an immersive experience for book lovers and film enthusiasts alike, blending literary criticism with cultural commentary in a warm, engaging…
Episodes
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Sound of Time Breaking: Field Recording Glaciers | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell takes listeners on an immersive journey into the world of field recording glaciers, exploring the…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Ink, Patience & Pixels: Why Calligraphy Saves Us in the Digital Age | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound psychological and spiritual benefits of practicing calligraphy as a…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Airport Confessions: The Secret Lives of Lovers Waiting to Fly | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the hidden emotional landscape of airport terminals, transforming them from sterile transit…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Ink Stains & Imaginary Worlds: The Art of Messy Creation | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the transformative power of embracing imperfection in creative work, specifically focusing…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Clay in the Cell: Teaching Sculpture to Prisoners Who’ve Never Held Clay | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound impact of teaching sculpture to prisoners in maximum-security facilities. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Writing Letters to Ghosts: How Ancestral Ink Heals Modern Anxiety | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the transformative practice of writing letters to deceased ancestors as a powerful tool for…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
When Love Becomes a Cage: Spotting Obsession vs. Passion in Art & Life | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the critical distinction between healthy passion and destructive obsession in creative work…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Subway Sorcery: Turning Commute Chaos into Everyday Magic | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the hidden poetry of urban transit in 'Subway Sorcery: Turning Commute Chaos into Everyday…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Quiet Joy of Finishing a Mosaic: Art, Patience & Small Wins | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound psychological and creative benefits of finishing tedious, small-scale art…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Trash to Treble: The Secret Music of Household Junk | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound and playful concept of 'Trash to Treble,' inviting listeners to discover the…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Singing in the Key of Guesswork: Writing Songs in Languages You Don't Speak | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the liberating and creative practice of writing songs in languages you do not speak…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Shredded Diaries: Reassembling Intimate Histories from the Fragments | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound literary and psychological concept of 'Shredded Diaries'—the act of…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Quiet Rebellion: Building a Sustainable Career on the Fringes of Finance | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the concept of 'quiet rebellion' within the high-pressure world of finance. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Silence as a Canvas: Performing for Walls That Absorb Sound | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound artistic and psychological concept of 'performing for silence.' This discussion…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Collaborating Across Time Zones: Finding Rhythm in Remote Creativity | The Book & Beyond
This episode explores the art and psychology of collaborating across time zones, offering a guide for remote creatives, writers, filmmakers, and artists who…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Whispers Under Concrete: The Secret Life of Highway Murals | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the hidden world of highway murals and street art, examining how these ephemeral works…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Quiet Joy of Finishing a Tedious Mosaic | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the unexpected therapeutic power of finishing tedious creative projects, using her personal…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Dancing Alone in a Warehouse of Discarded Furniture | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell invites listeners into a vivid, imaginative exploration of dancing alone in a warehouse of discarded…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Ink, Patience & Pixels: Why Calligraphy Matters Now | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound psychological and philosophical shift that occurs when we move from digital…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Lullabies and Lyrics: Finding Music in the Motherhood Chaos | The Book & Beyond
In this deeply personal and resonant episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the intricate relationship between motherhood and artistic…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Art of Not Looking: Drawing Strangers on the Subway | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound and intimate art of sketching strangers on public transportation. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Listening to the Sky: How Rain Sounds Fix My Broken Focus | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the surprising power of rain sounds to restore focus and calm a racing mind. If you struggle…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Relief of Destroying a Failed Painting: Why You Must Kill Your Darlings | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the psychological and creative necessity of 'killing your darlings'—the practice of letting…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Lullaby You Forgot: Songs in a Half-Remembered Tongue | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound emotional landscape of writing songs in a half-remembered tongue. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
When the Story Won't Let You Sleep: The Haunting of Creative Ideas | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the phenomenon of creative ideas that refuse to stay quiet, often arriving as intrusive…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Concrete Poetry: Finding Magic in Abandoned Industrial Ruins | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound creative potential hidden within abandoned industrial ruins. This is not just a…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Faces in the Window: Finding Intimacy on Commutes | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the hidden intimacy of urban commuting and the art of observing strangers. Set against the…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Melting Masterpieces: Why Imperfect Ice Sculptures Teach Us to Let Go | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound philosophy behind ice sculpture as a metaphor for creative impermanence and the…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Freelance Graphic Design in a Recession: Finding Beauty in the Burnout | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the intense reality of freelance graphic design during an economic recession. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Sculpting Concrete in a Shelter: Art as Survival for Displaced Creators | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of art, survival, and displacement through the story of Elena, a…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Photographing Decay in Post-Industrial Towns | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound art and ethics of photographing decay in post-industrial towns. This is not…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Why I Write Tiny Stories on Receipt Paper for Strangers | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound art of writing flash fiction on receipt paper and sharing it with strangers…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Beauty of Imperfections in Wabi-Sabi Craft | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, inviting listeners to embrace imperfection…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Letters to Ghosts: Writing to Those Who Died Before You Were Born | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound and healing practice of writing letters to those who died before you were born…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Secret Murals of the Underpass: Art Before Dawn | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound beauty and emotional resonance of unauthorized street art found in urban…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Why I Named My Sourdough Starter After My Grandmother | The Book & Beyond
In this deeply personal and reflective episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of grief, memory, and the art of…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Quiet Power of Black and White Art: Seeing Without Color | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound emotional and ethical power of black and white art. This discussion is designed…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Rust & Romance: Finding Magic in Abandoned Industrial Ruins | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell invites you to explore the profound beauty and creative potential hidden within abandoned industrial…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Strangers on the Commute: Painting Faces We Almost Knew | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound creative and ethical dimensions of painting portraits of strangers encountered…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Listening to Ice: The Secret Life of Glaciers and the Sound of Time | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of nature, sound, and storytelling through the lens of glacial…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Impostor Syndrome in Galleries: Finding Your Place Among Masters | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the pervasive phenomenon of impostor syndrome within high-profile art galleries and creative…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Forging Futures: The Quiet Alchemy of Copper Wire Basketry | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of art, grief, and resilience through the lens of copper wire…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Grounding History: Mixing Paints from Ancient Roman Tiles | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of art, history, and mindfulness through the practice of creating…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Clay Dust & Quiet Hands: The Ritual of Making Ceramics | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell invites listeners to slow down and reconnect with the physical world through the meditative practice…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Escaping the Echo Chamber: The Heavy Weight of Hometown Expectations | The Book & Beyond
In this deeply reflective episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the invisible weight of hometown expectations and the emotional labor…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Seal Your Secrets: Why Wax Letters to Your Future Self Are Magic | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the transformative practice of writing letters to your future self and sealing them with…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Subway Sorcery: The Secret Magic of Everyday Commutes | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the enchanting world of street magic and how everyday commutes can transform into moments of…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Designing in the Dark: Finding Creativity When Money Is Tight | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of financial stress and creative output, offering a compassionate…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
When Math Becomes Magic: The Hidden Constants in Everyday Tricks | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the fascinating intersection where mathematics meets magic, revealing that what we perceive…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Writing Movies That Will Never Exist: The Freedom of Unfunded Scripts | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the liberating practice of writing screenplays for movies that will never be funded, filmed…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
The Art of the Void: Painting Portraits in Negative Space | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound concept of negative space in art, literature, and human connection. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Carving Soap into Cathedrals: The Quiet Art of Miniature Architecture | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the mesmerizing and meditative art of carving soap into miniature architectural marvels…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Copper Wire Baskets: Weaving Beauty from Demolished Ruins | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound art of transforming demolition debris into woven copper wire baskets. This…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
When Your Child Wants to Join Your Art Practice: A Love Letter to Shared Creation | The Book & Beyond
In this deeply reflective episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound and often terrifying intersection of creative practice and…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Logic, Lies & Labyrinths: Designing Mystery Board Games | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the intricate art of designing mystery board games that rely on pure logic rather than…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Listening to the Night Sky: How Bird Songs Rewired My Creativity | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores a profound shift in creative practice: moving from forced output to deep, attentive…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Clay in the Cell: Teaching Sculpture to Prisoners Who Never Held Clay | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound psychological and emotional impact of teaching sculpture to incarcerated…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Whispers in a Forgotten Tongue: Writing Songs from Childhood Memory | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound creative practice of writing songs and poetry using a forgotten childhood…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Building Birdhouses for Rare Urban Species: A Quiet Rebellion | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the profound intersection of urban ecology, creative patience, and quiet rebellion through…
- The Book & Beyond: Books, Authors, Film & Culture
Sampling the City: Turning Urban Noise Into Musical Gold | The Book & Beyond
In this episode of The Book & Beyond, host Caoimhe Howell explores the artistic and cultural phenomenon of sampling urban noise to create musical gold. This…