Diary of an Ex-English Major

Diary of an Ex-English Major

Diary of an Ex-English Major is a podcast dedicated to dissecting both media and the written word just like in your favorite English seminar course. Diary of an Ex English Major is a tailor-made podcast for those who studied the humanities and are craving a below the surface critical analysis of both the books we read and the content we consume--demonstrating exactly how the possibilities of this area of study are limitless. Hosted by Deja, a former English major and current blogger at CityofDeja.com. read less
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13-05-2023
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Who am I and how did Diary of an Ex-English Major come to be? Tune into this introductory trailer to find out all the good stuff. "The End of the English Major" New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/the-end-of-the-english-major My website: https://cityofdeja.com/
The Bookstagram Effect with Ex-English Major Jill
22-10-2023
The Bookstagram Effect with Ex-English Major Jill
Deja interviews Jill, an ex-English Literature major and bookstagrammer from the account @booknerd_reads. The two discuss Jill's longtime reader status, publishing internships, and the ins and outs of the bookstagram community. Jill's bookstagram: @booknerd_reads
Storytelling is Powerful with Ex-Creative Writing Major Alyx
24-09-2023
Storytelling is Powerful with Ex-Creative Writing Major Alyx
Deja interviews ex-Creative Writing major Alyxandria Ang, a podcast host, online content creator, and mental health advocate. In this episode, the two discuss the power of storytelling, shifting career paths, the woes of bookish content creation, and more. A is for Anxious: A Podcast Diary - https://open.spotify.com/show/0YNCdjhhnEGhLeVASWrW5v Alyx's Instagram - @alyxandriaang Alyx's YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@alyxandriaang
Following Your Curiosity with Ex-Journalism Major Ryley
30-08-2023
Following Your Curiosity with Ex-Journalism Major Ryley
Deja interviews Ryley, an ex-Journalism major by way of an English department. The two discuss the the process of following your curiosity and creativity, the character building that’s yielded from studying the humanities, questionable BookTok recommendations, and more.  Spors Girls Club Tiktok: @sportsgirlsclub Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
Mid-Year Reading Check In & What is Mood Reading Anyway?
06-08-2023
Mid-Year Reading Check In & What is Mood Reading Anyway?
Deja chats about her 2023 reading thus far, attempts to define the concept of "mood reading," and shares how it affects her reading habits. Mid-Year Reading Check In Blog Post Yellowface Book Review Alone With You in the Ether Book Review One for My Enemy Book Review The Atlas Paradox Book Review Any Way the Wind Blows Book Review Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
Literature is Art with Ex-English Major Candace
17-07-2023
Literature is Art with Ex-English Major Candace
Deja interviews ex-English major and bookstagrammer Candace from the account @cecepointofview. The two discuss the life skills one can yield from being well read, literature as an art form, the special value of young adult books, and more.  Candace's Bookstagram: @cecepointofview Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
The Creative Writing Process with Ex-English Major Lydia
02-07-2023
The Creative Writing Process with Ex-English Major Lydia
Deja interviews ex-English major (and creative writing minor) Lydia from the book blog P.S. I Still Read You. The two discuss the creative writing process, lost princess stories, and being a publishing hopeful. Lydia's Bookstagram: @ps_i_still_read_you Lydia's blog: psIstillreadyou.wordpress.com  Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
Book “Hype” & The Expectations We Bring to What We Read
20-06-2023
Book “Hype” & The Expectations We Bring to What We Read
Deja discusses the concept of hype and popularity as it relates to books, its effect on reading enjoyment and expectations, and how she parses through the "hype bubble" to choose what books to read next. Should You Read The Raven Boys? Blog Post: https://cityofdeja.com/2021/05/31/should-you-read-the-raven-boys-review/ Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
Rhetoric is in Everything with Ex-English Major Simone
04-06-2023
Rhetoric is in Everything with Ex-English Major Simone
Deja interviews ex-English major and Booktuber Simone from the channel @chasingpages. The two discuss the pervasiveness of English rhetoric, diverging reading tastes, and passion writing projects. Simone's Booktube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingpages/featured Simone's Bookstagram: @chasingpagez Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diaryofanexengmajor⁠ Blog: ⁠https://cityofdeja.com
My Reading Origins & The English Major Epiphany
21-05-2023
My Reading Origins & The English Major Epiphany
In the this pilot episode, Deja discusses her journey to becoming a book lover, joining the Bookstagram community of Instagram, and how she came to be an English major. Podcast Instagram: @diaryofanexengmajor Blog: https://cityofdeja.com
Trailer
13-05-2023
Trailer
Who am I and how did Diary of an Ex-English Major come to be? Tune into this introductory trailer to find out all the good stuff. "The End of the English Major" New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/the-end-of-the-english-major My website: https://cityofdeja.com/