Deja interviews Adrienne, an ex-English and Writing double major and current English master's student at the University of British Columbia. The two discuss continuing English education in grad school, the value of studying literature, as well as the importance of being a life long learner.

Blog: ⁠cityofdeja.com

In this season 2 premiere, Deja discusses putting the humanities into practice and conducts a close reading of Taylor Swift lyrics from songs "the lakes" and "All Too Well (10 Minute Version). "

Citations

• UT Austin Taylor Swift Course Article - https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/news/ut-english-course-takes-a-swift-turn
• List of Colleges with Taylor Swift Classes - https://www.bestcolleges.com/news/these-colleges-have-taylor-swift-classes/
• Why Taylor Swift Belongs on English Literature Degree Courses - https://theconversation.com/why-taylor-swift-belongs-on-english-literature-degree-courses-219660
• Evolution of Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70xT4aA9FayuPmrRAbMrSn
• The Making of a Poem: A Norton Anthology of Poetic Forms (Book)

Blog: cityofdeja.com

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

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

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

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

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