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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
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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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.

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.”

    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.”

    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.

    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!

    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

    Shelf Reading Podcast (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 0:36


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