En Mabe's Bookshelf, exploramos la riqueza de la literatura tanto clásica como moderna, desde una perspectiva fresca y contemporánea. Este podcast no solo revisita las grandes obras literarias que han dejado una huella imborrable en la cultura, sino que también habla de los libros modernos que tanto se leen en la actualidad, ofreciendo recomendaciones cuidadosas para los lectores de hoy. Ya sea que estés redescubriendo un clásico o buscando tu próxima gran lectura, este espacio es tu guía li ...
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Learn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.
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Episode 51: La historia de la Literatura
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Hoy exploraremos cómo la literatura ha evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo, desde los clásicos hasta las voces modernas. Vamos a descubrir cómo autores contemporáneos como Rebecca Yarros, Colleen Hoover, Ana Huang y Taylor Jenkins Reid han redefinido los géneros literarios, conectando con las emociones y realidades de los lectores actuales. No se pi…
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Of Blood and Earth, Stories from the Mexican Revolution (De Tierra y Sangre, Historias de la Revolución Mexicana)
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We've given Mexico some love in recent times, after Season 3's finale "Te Amo, México" - and today is no exception. In fact, today we'll talk about how Mexico's modern political structure came to exist. The nation wasn't always a stable democracy (well, depending on who you ask these days). It has had its up and downs, and its downs have been preee…
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Episode 50: La historia de Wattpad
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Wattpad es una plataforma global de lectura y escritura en línea que permite a los usuarios crear, compartir y descubrir historias originales de diversos géneros. Fundada en 2006, se ha convertido en un espacio popular para escritores aficionados y profesionales, especialmente entre jóvenes, debido a su accesibilidad y comunidad activa. Los autores…
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Episode 49: La Paciente silenciosa (sinopsis y reseña)
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The Silent Patient (La paciente silenciosa) es una novela de suspense psicológico que sigue la historia de Alicia Berenson, una reconocida pintora que vive una vida aparentemente perfecta en Londres junto a su esposo, Gabriel. Sin embargo, una noche, Alicia es sorprendida con el arma homicida en la mano, tras disparar a su esposo cinco veces en la …
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The Journey of Cacao, From the Mesoamerican Jungles to the Global Boom (El Viaje del Cacao, De las Selvas Mesoamericanas al Boom Global)
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Do you love chocolate as much as we do (and if you don't, WHY)? Well, in that case, you might be curious as to how we ended up having this delicious sweet all across the world, on every continent. And yes, that includes Antarctica. Born in the heart of Mesoamerica and originally consumed by the Olmecs, Mayas and Aztecs, cacao (the precursor of choc…
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Episode 47: Bajo la misma Estrella (resumen y análisis)
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En este episodio de Mabe's Bookshelf, nos adentraremos en el universo de Bajo la misma estrella, una novela que explora las conexiones humanas más profundas cuando la vida parece desmoronarse. A través de las vidas de Hazel y Augustus, John Green nos invita a cuestionar el amor, la pérdida y la lucha por encontrar significado en lo efímero.…
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The El Niño Phenomenon, Following in the Weather's Footsteps (Fenómeno El Niño, Tras las Huellas del Clima)
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Have you ever seen flowers in the desert? One of the most curious climate phenomena worldwide is El Niño, which is the irregular warming of sea surface temperatures, which leads to a cascade of effects on weather patterns and ecosystems. In this episode, we talk about what it involves, how it affects the lives of animals and human beings in Latin A…
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Episode 46: Circe (resumen y análisis)
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Circe es la segunda novela de la autora bestseller de The New York Times, Madeline Miller. La novela cuenta con la narración de la vida de Circe, desde cómo fue su infancia al desarrollo de sus habilidades de hechicería. ¿Quieres saber más? Escucha el episodio completo. Otra charla amena y un episodio más en Mabe's Bookshelf.…
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Satellites and Dreams, The Space Race in Latin America (Satélites y Sueños, La Carrera Espacial en América Latina)
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Welcome back to the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, this time for a fourth season! We've returned with a pretty interesting episode about something that isn't talked about enough... Latin America's Space Race! I bet you know the U.S., the EU, China, India and the Soviet Union (back in the day) had all built amazing missions to space, but Latin …
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Episode 45: Booktok, ¿aliado o enemigo?
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BookTok es una comunidad dentro de TikTok donde los usuarios crean y comparten contenido relacionado con libros. Este subgrupo se ha convertido en una de las tendencias más influyentes dentro de la plataforma, especialmente entre lectores jóvenes. A través de videos cortos, los creadores comparten recomendaciones de libros, reseñas, desafíos litera…
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Episode 44: La Luz Que No Puedes Ver (resumen y análisis)
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Memoria actualizada En "La luz que no puedes ver," Anthony Doerr nos muestra que incluso en los momentos más oscuros, se puede encontrar amor, esperanza y la fortaleza para seguir adelante. A través de los ojos de Marie-Laure y Werner, descubrimos cómo la resiliencia y la capacidad de conectar con los demás pueden surgir incluso en medio de la guer…
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Episode 43: Volver a Empezar (It Starts With Us) resumen y análisis
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En este episodio de Mabe’s Bookshelf, nos sumergimos en Volver a empezar, una de las novelas más emotivas de Colleen Hoover. Acompáñame mientras desglosamos la complejidad de los personajes principales, Lily y Atlas, y exploramos los temas de redención, perdón y las segundas oportunidades. Hablaremos de cómo Hoover teje una historia llena de emocio…
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Episode 42: Romper el Círculo (resumen y análisis)
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"Romper el círculo" ("It Ends With Us") de Colleen Hoover se ha convertido en un fenómeno global, manteniéndose en la lista de bestsellers del New York Times y siendo adaptado recientemente al cine. La novela se destaca por abordar temas difíciles y poco convencionales, como el abuso y la complejidad de las relaciones humanas, presentados a través …
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Episode 41: El Tapiz Amarillo (resumen y análisis)
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Un relato corto impactante y revolucionario para los tiempos en los que fue escritos. En el "Tapiz Amarillo" se tocan temas poco comunes y delicados para esos tiempos tales como la salud mental, la opresión, falta de control de las mujeres y la búsqueda de libertad que las mujeres sufrían en el siglo XIX. Este relato corto no solamente marca un ant…
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Episode 40: Un Cuento Perfecto
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Tristeza, incertidumbre amor, pasión, nostalgia y una historia que tiene todo para ser imperfecta y al mismo tiempo imperfecta. Descubre lo que pasa en este episodio de Mabe's Bookshelf.
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Episode 39: El mundo de Sofia (introducción a la filosofía)
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En este episodio de Mabe's Bookshelf, nos sumergimos en las profundidades del pensamiento filosófico a través de uno de los libros más influyentes y accesibles sobre filosofía: "El Mundo de Sofía" de Jostein Gaarder. Acompáñanos en un viaje intelectual mientras desentrañamos las preguntas filosóficas fundamentales que este libro plantea y explora.…
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Episode 38: She Is One Of The Boys (resumen y análisis)
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Una novela juvenil diferente. ¿Que pasaría si en cuestión de un verano tus amigos se enamoran de ti? Plantea esa pregunta cuando escuches este episodio con Mabe.
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Episode 37: Alas de Hierro (resumen y análisis)
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Esta batalla ha comenzado en la cámara de la piedra protectora y ya hemos perdido. Lo que pasa es que todavía respiramos.
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Episode 36: Alas De Sangre (resumen y análisis)
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Un dragón sin su jinete es una tragedia. Un jinete sin su dragón está muerto.
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Episode 35: ¿Cómo obtener el hábito de lectura?
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Consejos para obtener el hábito de lectura y recomendaciones de novelas con Mabe.
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I Love You, Mexico! (¡Te Amo, México!)
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It's the final episode of Season 3, so let's admit it: we haven't been fair with Mexico during our podcast's lifetime. Yes, we've talked about the Aztecs, but we've also talked a lot about the border issues, El Chapo, and other negative circumstances in the beautiful country of "El Águila Real" (the Royal Eagle). But it's time to redeem ourselves. …
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Episode 34: La canción de Aquiles
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Una muy interesante reinvención de la Ilíada es escrita por Madeline Miller con muy profundas reflexiones. Únete al canal de Mabe's Bookshelf aquí: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaTvF37HbFUxf4MXNu1g
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Mate, A Drink that Transcends Borders (El Mate, Una Bebida que Atraviesa Fronteras)
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Do you like tea? Sure, maybe. But have you ever tried (or seen someone else try) yerba mate? Mate goes beyond just a drink. It goes beyond the English tea time or that of other cultures. It's something which is almost... spiritual, you know? Having started as a tradition among the Guarani people and then adopted by Spanish colonizers, this drink ha…
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The Nicaragua Canal, An Unfinished Dream (El Canal de Nicaragua, Un Sueño Inconcluso)
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You know of the Panama Canal (we already talked about it in Season 1 if you didn't), but you probably had no idea that a second canal has been in plans for a very, very long time now - one that passes through Nicaragua (that's north of Panama). But the delays haven't just been a problem of bureaucracy and budget... the canal would actually have to …
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Jesuits in Latin America, a Legacy of Transformation (Jesuitas en América Latina, un Legado de Transformación)
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The Jesuits were a Catholic order that was founded in Europe, but which soon expanded to South America to spread the word of God - mainly to Paraguay. However, they had a different way of evangelizing, which made them as interesting as it did controversial... hated, even. You see, the Jesuits didn't believe in forcing their beliefs on the local ind…
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Sandinista Revolution, the Battle for the Heart of Nicaragua (Revolución Sandinista, la Batalla por el Corazón de Nicaragua)
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While not a country we hear about often these days, Nicaragua has gone through quite a turbulent history that has left it with long-lasting economic, political and social scars. And leaving aside the subject of Daniel Ortega, current dictator of Nicaragua and one of the longest-lasting presidential terms in the world (with 26 interrupted years in p…
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Episode 33: Sigue Mi Voz (Resumen y análisis)
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"Ahora es mi turno de seguir tu voz". Únete al canal de Mabe's Bookshelf en WhatsApp aquí: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaTvF37HbFUxf4MXNu1g
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How Do They Have Fun in Latin America? (¿Cómo se Divierten en Latinoamérica?)
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If you want to see historic sights everywhere you go, you go to Europe. But if you want to have fun, Latin America is the place to be. Known as the land of dance, music, and smiles, Latin America just has "something else" that makes it a spicy and sweet combination of great food, fantastic nightlife, and quick friendships unlike any other. It's in …
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Guyana vs Venezuela, War for the Essequibo (Guyana vs Venezuela, Guerra por el Esequibo)
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There could be a war brewing in South America... and it's a conflict that has been a long time coming. You see, Guyana and Venezuela have been fighting a silent battle for centuries over a large territory that makes up two-thirds of Guyana - the Essequibo. During the late 1800s, Venezuela lost this territory to a treaty signed by the United Kingdom…
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Javier Milei in Power, A Change in Argentina? (Javier Milei al Poder, ¿Un Cambio en Argentina?)
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Love him or hate him, it is clear that Javier Milei has rapidly made himself quite a controversial figure in global politics. Carrying a message that is unique and very different from traditional South American politicians, Milei has vowed to reduce the "parasitic" state in his country. But his appearance may be ideal for the nation, and his recent…
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Episode 32: Historia del Fanfiction
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¿Alguna vez has escuchado el termino fanfiction? Si te interesa conocer acerca del fanfiction, Mabe nos cuenta la historia y la importancia que tiene el fanfiction.
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Secrets of the Jungle, Latin America’s Hidden Tribes (Secretos de la Selva, Las Tribus Ocultas de América Latina)
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Believe it or not, there are communities of people out there who have never been contacted: they've only ever seen a handful of outsiders in their lifetimes, never been on the internet, driven a car (or bicycle) and are still several centuries behind us in terms of technological advancement. It sure is hard to imagine, right? But in fact, that are …
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Francisco de Miranda, Latin American Hero (Francisco de Miranda, Héroe Latinoamericano)
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Before Simón Bolívar, before José de San Martín, there was someone else. A man who fought for independence not only in South America but in France and the United States, and whose name is the ONLY American one (North or South) to be engraved in the Arc de Triomphe. I'm talking about Francisco de Miranda, who was born around this time of the year in…
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The Future of Latin America, Moving Forward or Backward? (El Futuro de Latinoamérica, ¿Progreso o Atraso?)
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What will Latin America look like in 2040? It's a question that many experts and onlookers have been asking for a while now. With climate change, socioeconomic equality and the security of the region having become such important subjects in recent decades, one must wonder if the nation comprising Latin America are ready to face them. This is why tw…
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The Origins of Humanity in Latin America (Orígenes de la Humanidad en América Latina)
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We often talk about the "discovery of America" when we speak of Columbus and the Spanish. But they didn't really discover America. Think about it: they only came across a continent that was already populated. So the real question would be: how did the first natives in North and South America come to "discover" this land? After all, science has foun…
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Reggaeton: The Rhythm That Took over the World (Reggaetón, el Ritmo que Dominó el Mundo)
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Bad Bunny, Karol G, and even Shakira in more recent years... If these names don't sound like anything to you, it's time to dust those earphones off and tune in to the most recent craze of Latin American music that has dominated the planet: reggaeton. Originating in the Caribbean as a result of fusing traditional reggae and Jamaican dancehall, regga…
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Episode 31: Las Luces De Febrero (resumen y análisis)
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"Nunca es tarde para empezar de cero."
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The Legend of Dr. Knoche, Echoes of Immortality (La Leyenda del Dr. Knoche, Ecos de Inmortalidad)
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You've probably wondered what's beyond the veil between life and death, and that's normal. But some people really want to take it beyond just wondering and actually discover what that is. In the case of the two men we'll talk about today, a Spaniard doctor by the name of Pedro González de Velasco, and a German doctor named Gottfried Knoche, the lin…
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Does Racism Exist in Latin America? (¿Existe el Racismo en Latinoamérica?)
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Latin America might be the most diverse region on the planet - after all, it is home to over 660 million people from countless origins, including Spanish, Pre-Columbian, British, Portuguese, African, Indian, Japanese, and more - so it would be fair to say that racism doesn't really exist there... Right? Wrong! Unfortunately, even this incredibly mu…
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Episode 30: Tres Meses (resumen y análisis)
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"Eras la unica persona que podia hacerme daño y lo hiciste" - Jack... yo... no. ¿Y ahora te crees que tienes algún derecho a venir aquí a darme lecciones sobre como cuidar mi vida? ¿Te crees que me creo toda esa mierda de amiga preocupada? ¿Crees que quiero ser tu amiguito? No es que no quiera ,Jeniffer, es que no puedo.…
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Wild Territory, Latin America's Most Dangerous Animals (Territorio Salvaje, Los Animales Más Peligrosos de Latinoamérica)
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While many of them are cute and fluffy, we've come to learn that some animals out there are VERY dangerous. Latin America is one such place which - though not as "everything is out to get you" as Australia, is still home to venomous snakes, ravenous piranhas, skull-breaking jaguars, and more. In this region of great beauty and a fascinating variety…
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Celia Cruz and the Magic of Salsa (Celia Cruz y la Magia de la Salsa)
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¡Azúcar! - Whenever you hear this cry, you just know some amazingly good Salsa music is about to begin, as Celia Cruz's voice is moments away from hitting your headphones. And what a character she was, with her flashy hairstyles and extravagant clothing style, her wide smile and powerful voice. But what was her story, before all the fame? How did a…
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Episode 29: Después de diciembre
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'' Solo el tiempo cura un corazón roto''.
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Episode 28: Antes de diciembre (Resumen y Análisis)
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'' A veces, tenemos que hacer sacrificios por amor. Porque queremos a la otra persona mas que a nosotros mismos''.
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Machu Picchu, The Citadel in the Clouds (Machu Picchu, La Ciudadela Entre Las Nubes)
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Hidden in the Andes mountain range for close to 400 years, Peru's Machu Picchu has long been an incredibly famous South American tourist destination. After all, it's wonderful location, beautiful views and the advanced technology with which it was created (how were those rocks even transported up there?!) make it unique not only in Latin America, b…
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The Andes, Where America Touches the Sky (Los Andes, Donde América Toca El Cielo)
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Move aside, the Himalayas. The Andes might not have the highest peaks in the world, but it's actually the most extensive mountain range on our planet, encompassing 7,242 kilometers and stretching across SEVEN different nations. It's South America's pride. But what's so special about the Andes, and what type of terrain, flora, and fauna can you expe…
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Eva Perón, Don't Cry for Me, Argentina (Eva Perón, No Llores Por Mí, Argentina)
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Eva 'Evita' Perón, a woman who caused so much amazement and admiration over the decades that even Madonna, the Queen of Pop, begged to play her in a film. A young woman who, despite growing into the wealth of Argentine politics, actually came from a poor background and knew what it meant to be hungry. The wife of controversial president, Juan Domin…
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Episode 27: Especial final de temporada
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Descubre todos los libros leídos en 2023 para concluir la temporada.
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Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, The Eternal Superclásico (Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, El Eterno Superclásico)
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Do you love soccer? Argentinians do, that's for sure. Their two top teams - Boca Juniors and River Plate - are actually among the fiercest rivals in world soccer, and have seen some of the most amazing encounters that Latin American football has to offer. In this fantastic DUAL episode, we find Lucas and Paula getting ready to enter this year's Sup…
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Miriam Rodríguez, A Mother's Sacrifice (Miriam Rodríguez, El Sacrificio De Una Madre)
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Sometimes, waiting for law enforcement to help is not enough, especially if the local police are involved in the crime you expect them to solve. Such was the belief of a brave mother named Miriam Rodriguez, who in January of 2014, realized that nobody was going to help her get her daughter back after she was kidnapped. This woman, one of the braves…
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