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Did you grow up with a love for books? Do you want to revisit a few of those classics or experience a few new titles? Come and join Peter and Maria for a new Podcast dedicated to all of our favorite books and authors!

Peter Laning

Feb 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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16. Carol Ryrie Brink's "Caddie Woodlawn," ch. 18-24

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 31:00

The final part of Caddie Woodlawn!

15. Carol Ryrie Brink's "Caddie Woodlawn," ch. 11-17

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 34:01

Join us for episode 15!

14. Carol Ryrie Brink's "Caddie Woodlawn," ch. 5-10

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 42:09

This section is one roller coaster of a ride! Buckle in, keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle, and prepare yourself for some SPOILERS.

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13. Carol Ryrie Brink’s “Caddie Woodlawn,” ch. 3-4

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 35:03

Come meet Uncle Edmund is this episode on Caddie Woodlawn!

12. Carol Ryrie Brink’s “Caddie Woodlawn,” ch. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 26:57

We were not expecting this much added character depth in this chapter! WOW

11. Carol Ryrie Brink’s “Caddie Woodlawn,” ch. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 33:48

It’s time to kick off series 2! Join Peter and Maria as we begin discussing Caddie Woodlawn (1935)!

Holiday Readthrough - Clement C. Moore's "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" (1823)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 3:10

A quick readthrough of Clement C. Moore's classic poem.

10. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 19-Epilogue

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 22:32

This is the final episode in the “Hatchet” series! Thank you all for giving us a listen!

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Christmas Special - Hans Christian Anderson's "The Fir Tree"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 42:59

Join us for a reading and discussion of Hans Christian Anderson's "The Fir Tree" - just in time for Christmas!

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9. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 17-18

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 23:39

We’re nearing the end of the book! Join Robert and I for the second-to-last episode in our Hatchet series!

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Holiday Readthrough - Louisa May Alcott's "Rosa's Tale" (1872)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 24:52

Next up in the lineup of our holiday readthroughs! This one is both dark and touching. Enjoy!

Holiday Readthrough - Louisa May Alcott's "Becky's Christmas Dream" (1876)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 10:18

A lesser known work by one of America's most beloved authors.

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8. Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," ch. 15-16

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 27:48

There is a lot that happens in this chapter. Come and join us to see what happens!

Holiday Readthrough - Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Fir Tree” (1844)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 20:51

2020 has been hard on all of us, so in the spirit of the Holiday Season I’m recording and releasing audio versions of my favorite Christmas stories/poems. Our first story is Hans Anderson’s “The Fir Tree” which will also be released as a special discussion episode on Christmas Day (Dec. 25). Enjoy!

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7. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 13-14

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 29:46

WARNING: Brief mentions of suicide. Other topics include: fish, fishing, skunks, eggs, and MORE.

6. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 11-12

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 19:44

SPOILER ALERT: You might be a bit hungry for seafood after this episode. Enjoy!

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5. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 9-10

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 26:35

Fire and raw eggs? No thank you! Join Peter and Robert as we reach the half way point of “Hatchet.”

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4. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 7-8

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 25:22

Sickness, more berries, and bears... OH MY. Join Peter and Robert as they talk through chapters 7-8 of “Hatchet.”

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3. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 5-6

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 18:49

Things are getting more interesting on this episode the Shelf Reading Podcast.

Halloween Special - Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 39:57

Join Peter and Maria on a discussion of Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death.” A fitting story for 2020.

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2. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 3-4

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 18:10

Continuing with Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet! Come join us!

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1. Gary Paulsen’s “Hatchet,” ch. 1-2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 19:57

Join Peter and his brother Robert for the first of ten episodes discussing Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Peter is a college graduate and Robert is just starting middle school - the conversation could go anywhere! HyP4DjP602zvFrEDuyNd