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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Nickolas Butler at https://nickolasbutler.com/ or on IG @wiscobutler Amy discovered Nickolas Butler earlier this year when she attended the author event for his newest novel A Forty Year Kiss at Carmichael's Bookstore. Nick has six novels and a collection of short stories under his belt, but A Forty Year Kiss may be his first love story. His mind was set to wondering after he overheard a passionate conversation in his favorite local bar between two older people, a conversation that made him blush just a little. He began playing with the idea of what this couple's back story was. Nick's book asks readers to consider the difference between first love and love between mature adults, how life's baggage affects personal relationships, and whether people can really change. Nick also talks to us about his rural Wisconsin roots, why he read Babysitter Club books in his childhood, and the debate on whether he should wear a cape. For our book recommendation section of this episode, we decided to find some of our favorite books we've read as a result of being in a book club together for two decades. For the most part, our book club chooses novels, but there is one memoir in the lot, as well as contemporary fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, and a classic. Books Discussed in this Episode: 1- A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler 2- Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler 3- A Paris Year by Janice MacLeod 4- Godspeed by Nickolas Butler 5- Love, Hope & Carnage by Nick Cave and Sean O'Hagan 6- The Fertile Earth and the Ordered Cosmos edited by M. Elizabeth Weiser 7- Marlena by Julie Buntin 8- A Lesser Light by Peter Geye 9- Down & Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain by Charles Leerhsen 10- Floreana by Midge Raymond 11- Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler 12- Super Zelda: The Graphic Life of Zelda Fitzgerald by Tiziana Lo Porto 13- A Five Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Cindy B. - Strange Pictures by Uketsu, translated by Jim Rion 14- The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman 15- The Girl With All the Gifts by MR Carey 16- Molokai by Alan Brennert 17- Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 18- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood by Alexa Fuller 19- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 20- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith Media mentioned— 1- http://www.astoriedstyle.com/a-look-into-the-past-an-untouched-1942-paris-apartment/ 2- Ancient mounds in OH - www.hopeweklearthworks.org ReplyForward
Dive into the world of literary fiction books with Tina from Book Talk, etc. Discover her top 5 book recommendations for readers and why she loves the genre.I'm so excited to launch our new All-Star Book Influencer series with our first guest, Tina from Book Talk, etc., who joins the show to offer our listeners her top recommendations for the best literary fiction novels.What Can You Expect From the All-Star Book Influencer Series?The All-Star Book Influencers Series will spotlight conversations with influential figures in the book world, from bookstagrammers and booktubers to podcast hosts and reading community leaders. Each of our upcoming guests has chosen their dream topic to discuss on our show.Here's what you can come to expect in the months ahead:Diverse Perspectives: Each guest will bring their unique take on reading, from curating lists that challenge our norms to reviving under-the-radar titles that deserve a second glance.Fresh Recommendations: We'll cover everything from contemporary must-reads to cozy classics, ensuring our conversations remain as varied and engaging as your tastes.Actionable Inspiration: Get ready for book talk that goes beyond the pages—these episodes will help you consider why you read what you do and how to open new pathways to reading more, reading diversely, and making your reading life more intentional.Today, we define what we think makes a great literary fiction book, whether novels need satisfying endings to be favorites, and share Tina's top five recommendations for beginning a literary fiction reading journey.We also discover more of her behind-the-scenes content creation process, including her experiences in the podcasting world, her transition to BookTube, and what she has learned about the importance of authenticity in content creation.BONUS BOOK LIST: Don't miss this week's bonus book list featuring 15 literary fiction titles perfect for escaping this reading season. This curated list includes both Tina's favorites and mine to kickstart your new reading journey.Meet TinaTina Books is a bookish content creator and book podcaster. She is a self-proclaimed book pusher with a passion for new releases who focuses on mystery/thriller, literary fiction, horror, contemporary fiction, and memoir. Tina cohosts Book Talk, etc., a weekly book recommendation podcast. She can be found on Instagram and TikTok at TBR, etc. She is also finding her way on Booktube, also at TBR, etc. Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 15 Literary Fiction Books For Character-Driven AdventuresJoin the November Book Club Chat (This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel)Book Talk, etc. PodcastEvenityThe Nonfiction November Challenge You NeedNotionA Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaA24 FilmsDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenIn Memoriam by Alice WinnThe Facemaker by Lindsey FitzharrisThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadThe Nickel Boys movieKanopyNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroNotes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka30 Fictional Serial Killer Books to Read NowThe Enchanted by Rene DenfeldThe Child Finder by Rene DenfeldAmy's Interview with Rene DenfeldBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Tina on the Book Talk, etc. Podcast, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTubeConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
In this episode, Emiko Jean discusses flipping the script on the traditional missing girl narrative in her new police procedural, The Return of Ellie Black.This week, we're joined by New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean to discuss her latest police procedural novel, The Return of Ellie Black.In today's episode, Emiko offers a behind-the-scenes look at her writing process for The Return of Ellie Black, including the extensive research involved in portraying true crime elements and what missing girl narratives have been missing from their portrayals. She also opens up about the emotional challenges of writing certain scenes through the darker aspects of this thriller.Don't miss this week's bonus book list, where we offer 23 atmospheric books perfect for your fall book stack. This list includes cozy fantasy, moody thrillers, and magical realism.Patrons can join us for a bonus spoiler-filled conversation with Emiko Jean, where we discuss the surprising plot twists in The Return of Ellie Black ending, and her plans for the upcoming Detective Chelsea Calhoun series.Meet Emiko JeanEmiko Jean is a New York Times bestselling author of adult and young adult fiction. Her books have been published in over 30 languages and have been featured by Good Morning America as a GMA Book Club pick and by Reese Witherspoon as a YA Book Club pick. Her work has appeared in Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Cosmopolitan, Shondaland, and Bustle. She lives in Washington with her husband and two kids. Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 24 Atmospheric Books to Get Lost InJoin the November Book Club Chat (This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel)The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanUnder the Bridge Limited SeriesUnder the Bridge by Rebecca GodfreyWhat Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean Other books by Emiko Jean:Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko JeanTokyo Ever After by Emiko JeanEmpress of all Seasons by Emiko JeanWe'll Never Be Apart by Emiko JeanBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Emiko Jean on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by show regulars Roxanna and Mary and they are discussing: An Ask Us Anything Episode!: You asked, and we answered! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 2:30 - Ask Us Anything What was the first book that got you hooked into reading? 3:00 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Mary) 4:59 - Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (Roxanna) 7:07 - Do Not Open by Brinton Turkle (Kaytee) 7:39 - The Witches by Roald Dahl (Kyatee) 8:26 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (Meredith) If you could only recommend one book to read for the rest of your life, what book would that be? 10:09 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher (Roxanna) 10:17 - Circe by Madeline Miller (Mary) 10:29 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle (Kaytee) 10:36 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman (Meredith) What is the book you ACTUALLY recommend the most to people? 11:03 - This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Mary) 11:10 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Kaytee) 11:19 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes (Meredith) 11:32 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Roxanna) 11:44 - The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers (Roxanna) If you were to do a podcast about something unrelated to books, what would it be? 12:26 - Homeschooling (Kaytee) 13:13 - The joy of being a novice (Mary) 15:11 - Style in the everyday (Roxanna) 17:52 - All things Enneagram (Meredith) What is your favorite beverage to have while reading? 19:55 - I'm a seltzer girlie (Mary) 20:27 - Very cold ice water with crunchy ice (Kaytee) 21:45 - Masala Chai (Roxanna) 22:18 - Coffee, preferably Texas Pecan (Meredith) How many hours a week do you spend reading? 23:36 - I aim for an hour a day (Mary) 26:09 - Ideally an hour or two a day, but sometimes it's 15 minutes at that's ok (Roxanna) 28:38 - Around 10 hours a week (Kaytee) 29:23 - Between 90 minutes and 2 hours on the weekdays, and 4 hours total on the weekends (Meredith) If you could only read one genre for the next year, which would it be? 30:33 - Romance (Kaytee) 30:51 - Women's Fiction (Roxanna) 32:27 - Mystery - but not gory or true crime (Mary) 33:47 - Historical Fiction (Meredith) 34:50 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett What turns you off of a book almost immediately? 36:22 - Second person narration (Meredith) 35:35 - The miscommunication trope. Go to therapy. (Mary) 36:43 - The lack of quotation marks (Kaytee) 36:55 - Characters that make bad decisions but everyone thinks its fine (Roxanna) How do you feel about books people recommend to you? 38:29 - I feel like I always do. If you rec it, I won't read it. It's all in my head. (Kaytee) 40:08 - IRL I don't have many bookish friends so I get a lot of “hot” book recs which I don't read. So I just say “Oh yeah maybe I'll pick that up!”... and never do. (Roxanna) 40:55 - If from bookish friends or CR listeners, I will take it under advisement and check Goodreads to see if I'd like it. (Mary) 42:44 - I love when people send recommendations. (Meredith) 44:03 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Where are you when recording an episode of Currently Reading? 45:03 - In my small walkin closet because the audio is the best here. I'm located in Toronto. (Roxanna) 45:39 - At my basement therapy office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Mary) 46:05 - Normally i'm in my bedroom in Gilbert, Arizona but today I am in Colorado for a family reunion in a guest bedroom/office. (Kaytee) 44:46 - I always record on the floor of my closet. (Meredith) What are the mechanics of us scheduling recordings? 48:09 - SPREADSHEETS! (Kaytee) How do you come up with deep dive topics? 49:55 - A mixture of places. Some come off mic in conversation. Some get emailed or dm'd. Some get brought up in the bookish friends group. If we think of one ourselves, we just pop them into the spreadsheet. (Meredith) What is your number one bookish recommendation source? 51:57 - A single person would be Katie Proctor but a broader source is the Indie Press List (Kaytee) 52:28 - Instagram (Mary) 53:20 - Backlist podcasts (Roxanna) 54:03 - Elizabeth Barnhill with 19% of my recs so far this year (Meredith) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. July's IPL comes to us from Booktenders in West Virginia! 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Show notes: The life of a bookworm is a surprisingly busy one. Aside from all the actual reading we do, we're also always thinking about books - ones we've read previously, ones we're reading now, and ones we want to read in the future. Today's episode is all about those future books. We're taking a look ahead to early 2024 and sharing some upcoming releases that we're really excited to check out. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [03:49] M: A Classically Good Time book club with Mia [04:13] S: Human Feelings Substack Early 2024 Books We're Excited About: [07:08] M: The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard (Feb 2024) [8:35] S: Family Family by Laurie Frankel (Jan 2024) This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [10:07] M: Fervor by Toby Lloyd (Feb 2024) [11:38] S: Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story by Leslie Jamison (Feb 2024) [13:24] M: The Book of Love by Kelly Link (Feb 2024) [14:34] S: The Divorcées by Rowan Beaird (Mar 2024) [16:06] M: Diavola by Jennifer Marie Thorne (Mar 2024) [17:38] S: Funny Story by Emily Henry (Apr 2024) [19:21] M: Real Americans by Rachel Khong (Apr 2024) [20:36] S: A Witch's Guide to Magical Inkeeping by Sangu Mandanna (Apr 2024) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna More Early 2024 Books We Want to Read: [22:25] M: The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (Jan 2024) Brooklyn ‘76 by Anthony Ausiello (Feb 2024) - full review in ep 115 Memory Piece by Lisa Ko (Mar 2024) Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro (Apr 2024) You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World edited by Ada Limón (Apr 2024) [23:04] S: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone (Feb 2024) - full review in ep 106 Leaving by Roxana Robinson (Feb 2024) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (Mar 2024) The Morningside by Tea Obreht (Mar 2024) The Rule Book by Sarah Adams (Apr 2024) Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
God reveals Himself to us in His word - but what does He reveal? And why is it Good News for us? This summer series seeks to answer those very questions - concluding with the God who Always Is
This week we chat with Kelsey Madges, an Ohio middle school librarian and book lover. We talk about the highs and the lows of working in school libraries. If you're like us, it's been almost 40 years since you were a middle schooler and lots has changed for kids and the librarians who help them, such as the use of Chromebooks in classes and the current prevalence of book bans. But Kelsey is a book lover and supporter through and through. In fact she admits that she enjoys almost everything she reads. In this episode, we also cover how we feel about book quotes, why letter writing is still important, and what Carrie should have tattooed on her body. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen 2- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison 3- Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney 4- Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier 5- Refugee by Alan Gratz 6- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz 7- Books by Paula Chase 8- Books by Matt Christopher 9- Books by Mike Lupica and Kwame Alexander 10- Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins 11- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling 12- Babysitter Club graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 14- Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 15- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 16- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 17- The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate 18- The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas 19- Books by Coleen Hoover 20- Forever by Judy Blume 21- Books by Stephen King 22- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 23- The Martian by Andy Weir 24- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 25- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 27- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 28- A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle 29- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 30- Women Talking by Miriam Toews 31- The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Broadway Theater shows mentioned— 1- Come From Away
This week we chat with Kelsey Madges, an Ohio middle school librarian and book lover. We talk about the highs and the lows of working in school libraries. If you're like us, it's been almost 40 years since you were a middle schooler and lots has changed for kids and the librarians who help them, such as the use of Chromebooks in classes and the current prevalence of book bans. But Kelsey is a book lover and supporter through and through. In fact she admits that she enjoys almost everything she reads. In this episode, we also cover how we feel about book quotes, why letter writing is still important, and what Carrie should have tattooed on her body. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen 2- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison 3- Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney 4- Graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier 5- Refugee by Alan Gratz 6- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz 7- Books by Paula Chase 8- Books by Matt Christopher 9- Books by Mike Lupica and Kwame Alexander 10- Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins 11- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling 12- Babysitter Club graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 14- Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 15- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 16- The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 17- The One and Only Ruby by Katheirne Applegate 18- The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas 19- Books by Coleen Hoover 20- Forever by Judy Blume 21- Books by Stephen King 22- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 23- The Martian by Andy Weir 24- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 25- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 26- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 27- A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle 28- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 29- Women Talking by Miriam Toews 30- The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Broadway show mentioned— 1- Come From Away
Welcome to Pediatric Meltdown, the podcast for busy pediatricians who want to better understand children's emotional health and behaviors and gain the skills and knowledge to help them thrive. I am your host, Lia Gaggino. Summer is here and it's time to take a breath, enjoy the sunshine and take a little downtime. Heading to Bali, yes Bali!, with my sister and daughter for a tropical adventure - My Bali Breather. Hope you will make time for yourself too! Key Highlights: [00:30 - 02:30] Taking a Mental Health Break: Taking a mental health break and going to Bali some thoughts on the world and how it feels right now War in Ukriane Covid is still here. Shootings But despite of all of these, In the words of Dr. Heather Forkey “We can Affiliate with others” [02:30 - 02:30] Sharing Some Things That Brings Me Joy Resources Mentioned: I love listening to podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750 (Hidden Brain by Shankar Vedantan) https://gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/ (Happier with Gretchen Rubin and her sister Liz) I'm a worrior and getting lost in reading a book, makes me forget about my worries. https://www.amazon.com/This-How-Always-Laurie-Frankel/dp/1250088550 (Such a lovely book: This is How it Always Is by Laura Frankel) A Movie that I would recommend! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0805564/ (Hands down best movie ever: Lars and The Real Girl - you have to watch this one!!) [03:04 - 05:28] Summer Escape: Find some escape in things that aren't deep It's okay to do nothing. Take your time and relax. Eat something that are delicious food like Watermelon Juicy peaches Ice cream! Closing segment Final Words Key quotes: “I think that we have to really look at the world as being open to possibilities and that good pervades, all of the awful stuff.” Dr - Lia Gaggino THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Pediatric Meltdown was listed as https://blog.feedspot.com/pediatric_podcasts/ (a Top 20 Pediatric Podcast on FeedSpot). If you'd like to connect with me, you can find me on https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lia-gaggino-80322a31/ (LinkedIn), https://www.facebook.com/DrLiaGaggino/ (Facebook), http://instagram.com/pediatricmeltdown (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/gagginol?lang=en (Twitter), or email me at gagginol@medicalbhs.com or gagginol@yahoo.com. To learn more about me visit https://www.medicalbhs.com/ (https://www.medicalbhs.com/) LOVE WHAT YOU HEARD? Leave us a 5-star review so we can continue to provide you with great content. Share this episode and help people know more about children's health and well-being.
Show notes: We're so excited to celebrate Pride Month on the podcast! We've got 10 beautiful books by and about LGBTQ people to recommend to you that encompass many different genres. LGBTQ stories are so important to the world because they remind us all that love is love. Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Books We Both Love, Monthly Overflow Books, Bookish Conundrums, and The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Bookish Goodies: [6:32] Mia - Book Trigger Warnings (website) [7:30] Sarah - A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss (John Oliver) Pride Month Reads: [9:57] Sarah - Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé [11:30] Mia - Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton [13:28] Sarah - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun [15:01] Mia - The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn [16:42] Sarah - The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch [18:12] Mia - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby [19:44] Sarah - All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson [21:09] Mia - Untamed by Glennon Doyle [22:19] Sarah - This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [23:45] Mia - The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune [25:13] Honorable Mentions: The Guncle by Steven Rowley Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer Anything by TJ Klune Related episodes: Episode 26: 18 Books We Love by Black Authors Episode 39: 10 Books by Asian Authors We Think You Should Read Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice Follow Mia: @miasutton55 * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Mel & Jay discuss their journey of self discovery including Human Design. The journey to self discovery is ongoing and can take many paths. From Astrology to Human Design, Mel and Jay continue to find tools that lend to understanding parts of who they are. Join them as they continue to evolve as people and as podcasters.You can email us at squaringnorth@gmail.comandFollow the Squaring North podcast Instagram and send us a DM:SQUARING NORTHhttps://www.instagram.com/squaringnorth/Check out the website at https://imstriped.com/podcasts/squaringnorthpodcast/Mentioned in the episode:Astrology with AndyHuman Design - Erin Claire Jones - DayLunaDharma Coaching Institute (DCI)- Sahara RoseHighest Self PodcastThis is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
For me some of the most satisfying episodes we do are when we talk to book lovers from other countries. What is it like to be a book lover from far-reaching places around the world? In the past we have talked to readers and writers from Ireland, Somalia, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. This week, we are headed to Croatia to speak with Ivana Murk who gives us a window into her life as a child growing up, learning to read both the Cyrillic alphabet which Slavic languages are based on and the Latin alphabet. She learned English in school starting in 3rd grade and now she now reads books in both Croatian and English. We talk with her about Croatian authors who you might want to find translations for if possible, why the skill of a book translator is so important, and what authors you have probably heard of who are particularly popular in her country. We feel it would be helpful to give you just a brief little summary of Croatian history in the last 50 years that is most relevant to this episode. Croatia was a part of the former Yugoslavia, which also included Serbia, Bosnia, Hercegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Montenegro. In 1991, Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia. This did not happen peacefully. This was followed by the Bosnia War from 1992-1995 which pitted Croatians, Bosnians, and Serbians against each other and has been called the bloodiest event in Europe since World War II. Geographically, Croatia is very close to Italy to the West by way of the Adriatric Sea, Austria and Hungary to the north, and Bosnia to the West. You can find Ivana on instagram at @books.with.tutus_and_sons and at her blogsite books.with.tutusandsons.com - Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover - Instagram at @perksofbeingabookloverpod - For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Girl at War by Sara Nović 2- Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown 3- The Famous Five by Enid Blyton 4- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis 5- Grimm's Fairy Tales 6- Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić 7- Various poetry by Dobriša Cesarić 8- Various poetry by Vesna Parun 9- Gordana by Marija Jurić (pen name: Zagorka) and other series 10- Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 11- Various works by Elif Shafak 12- Beartown by Fredrik Backman 13- Anxious People Fredrik Backman 14- Various works by Colleen Hoover 15- Dark Mother Earth by Kristian Novak 16- The Gypsy, But The Most Beautiful by Kristian Novak 17- Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore 18- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 19- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 20- A Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon 21- Shantaram by Gregory Davis Roberts 22- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 23- Love Stories by Trent Dalton 24- The Guncle by Steven Rowley 25- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms 26- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms
For me some of the most satisfying episodes we do are when we talk to book lovers from other countries. What is it like to be a book lover from far-reaching places around the world? In the past we have talked to readers and writers from Ireland, Somalia, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. This week, we are headed to Croatia to speak with Ivana Murk who gives us a window into her life as a child growing up, learning to read both the Cyrillic alphabet which Slavic languages are based on and the Latin alphabet. She learned English in school starting in 3rd grade and now she now reads books in both Croatian and English. We talk with her about Croatian authors who you might want to find translations for if possible, why the skill of a book translator is so important, and what authors you have probably heard of who are particularly popular in her country. We feel it would be helpful to give you just a brief little summary of Croatian history in the last 50 years that is most relevant to this episode. Croatia was a part of the former Yugoslavia, which also included Serbia, Bosnia, Hercegovina, Slovenia, Macedonia, and Montenegro. In 1991, Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia. This did not happen peacefully. This was followed by the Bosnia War from 1992-1995 which pitted Croatians, Bosnians, and Serbians against each other and has been called the bloodiest event in Europe since World War II. Geographically, Croatia is very close to Italy to the West by way of the Adriatric Sea, Austria and Hungary to the north, and Bosnia to the West. You can find Ivana on instagram at @books.with.tutus_and_sons and at her blogsite books.with.tutusandsons.com - Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover - Instagram at @perksof beingabookoverpod - For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Girl at War by Sara Nović 2- Chasing a Croatian Girl by Cody McClain Brown 3- The Famous Five by Enid Blyton 4- The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis 5- Grimm's Fairy Tales 6- Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić 7- Various poetry by Dobriša Cesarić 8- Various poetry by Vesna Parun 9- Gordana by Marija Jurić (pen name: Zagorka) and other series 10- Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 11- Various works by Elif Shafak 12- Beartown by Fredrik Backman 13- Anxious People Fredrik Backman 14- Various works by Colleen Hoover 15- Dark Mother Earth by Kristian Novak 16- The Gypsy, But The Most Beautiful by Kristian Novak 17- Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore 18- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 19- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 20- A Boy's Life by Robert R. McCammon 21- Shantaram by Gregory Davis Roberts 22- Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 23- Love Stories by Trent Dalton 24- The Guncle by Steven Rowley 25- Every Bone a Prayer by Ashley Blooms 26- Where I Can't Follow by Ashley Blooms
Show notes: Do you remember diving into your favorite book series as a kid? Not-so-patiently waiting to get the next installment from the library or store? In this episode, we had fun revisiting some of the books we loved as a kid, but also sharing the books our kids love now. Fantasy, adventure, comics, historical fiction, and poop jokes - these book recs have them all! Get nostalgic with us, won't you? Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more! Related Links: Books mentioned*: The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Books by Roald Dahl: BFG and Matilda Sweet Valley High books by Francine Pascal The Baby-Sitters Club books by Ann M. Martin Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan Harry Potter series by JK Rowling I Survived books by Lauren Tarshis Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey Ninja Kid by Anh Do Henry Hecklebeck by Wanda Coven Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.
Looking for the second half of our Best Books of 2021? We are here for you! It's time for the best books of 2021, and who better to lead us through this year than MomAdvice Book Gang superstar Larry. Larry ranks 28th as a top reviewer for GoodReads and has read over 360 books (so far) this year. I have read a modest 109 for our stack. We were each challenged to bring our top twenty best books of the year to the show today and this is the second half of our discussion. Did you miss the first half? You can listen here!Mentioned in this episode:The Guncle by Steven RowleyLily and the Octopus by Steven RowleyThe Editor by Steven RowleyA Star is Bored by Byron LaneThe People We Keep by Allison LarkinMary Jane by Jessica Anya BlauRazorblade Tears by S. A. CosbyBlacktop Wasteland by S. A. CosbyOne Two Three by Laurie FrankelThis is How it Always Is by Laurie FrankelLaurie Frankel Interview on MomAdviceCatch Us When We Fall by Juliette FayThe Push by Ashley AudrainThe Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna FreitasCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerMigrations by Charlotte McConaghyOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelGood Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-DaltonThe Dog Stars by Peter HellerIn my Dreams I Hold A Knife by Ashley WinsteadThe Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DareA Little Hope by Ethan JoellaDid You Ever Have A Family by Bill CleggThe Power of Ritual by Casper Her KuileBook Gang Episode 2: Reading Rituals and Comforting ReadsThe Charm Offensive by Allison CochrunWe Begin in the End by Chris WhitakerUnder the Whispering Door by T.J. KluneThe Extraordinaries by T.J. KluneConnect With Me:Amy is @momadvice on InstagramJoin the Patreon Community For the Bonus ContentTemporary Home by Carrie UnderwoodCosmology of Monsters by Sean Patrick HopkinsLarry on GoodreadsLarry on BookstagramIt's Either Sadness or Bookphoria
In the Summer 2021 Book Preview (Ep. 86), Catherine and I shared our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. But, we often haven't read the books we share in the Preview Episodes. So, in this new series, we will “circle back” to update you on all the books we presented in the previous season's Book Preview now that we've at least attempted to read them. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Bonus Books Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get our bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books (we're sharing 5 this month) that we're excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here! Highlights Sarah's and Catherine's success rates from the Summer Preview. Our Best and Worst picks from the Summer 2021 Preview episode. How Sarah differentiates between a DNF and a sample. How Catherine and I would prefer teenage characters speak in YA books. Summer 2021 Books We Had Already Read When We Recorded the Preview [5:31] Sarah's Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [5:34] The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:22] Catherine's Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – Catherine's Review) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:54] Circling Back: Summer 2021 Books [10:29] June Sarah's Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [11:11] One Last Stopby Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49] Catherine's Picks: One, Two, Threeby Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:25] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [21:10] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [26:47] July Sarah's Picks: Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:01] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:51] Catherine's Picks: Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:51] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [43:53] Other Books Mentioned Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [8:34] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel [17:13] Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston [20:03] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir [25:43] The Dearly Belovedby Cara Wall [26:07] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi [26:07] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee [33:35] A Separation by Katie Kitamura [41:43] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.
In this week's episode, we chat with Sanjay Saverimuttu. He is a ballet dancer with the Louisville Ballet and a choreographer who grew up in South Florida. Sanjay attended college at Stanford and studied Biology but decided dance was really his passion. His other passion is reading and he is the leader of the Louisvile LGBTQ book group sponsored by the Louisville Pride Foundation. Sanjay talks about how important it was for the Pride book club to provide a safe space for its members that had nothing to do with meeting people at bars or on apps. Sanjay says this small group of readers feels like family. You can find find Sanjay on instagram @thesanj or his website at www.sanjaysaverimuttu.com. You can learn more about the Louisville Pride Foundation and the bookclub at www.louisvillepride.com, on insta @louprideky. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 2- No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell Moore 3- We Are Ok by Nina LaCour 4- I Wish You All the Best by Nathan Deaver 5- Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin 6- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 7- Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai 8- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 9- The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery 10- Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 11- Birdology by Sy Montgomery 12- Wave by Sunali Deraniyagala 13- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera 14- What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli 15- The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin 16- Aristotle and Dante's Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
In this week's episode, we chat with Sanjay Saverimuttu. He is a ballet dancer with the Louisville Ballet and a choreographer who grew up in South Florida. Sanjay attended college at Stanford and studied Biology but decided dance was really his passion. His other passion is reading and he is the leader of the Louisvile LGBTQ book group sponsored by the Louisville Pride Foundation. Sanjay talks about how important it was for the Pride book club to provide a safe space for its members that had nothing to do with meeting people at bars or on apps. Sanjay says this small group of readers feels like family. You can find find Sanjay on instagram @thesanj or his website at www.sanjaysaverimuttu.com. You can learn more about the Louisville Pride Foundation and the bookclub at www.louisvillepride.com, on insta @louprideky. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling 2- No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell Moore 3- We Are Ok by Nina LaCour 4- I Wish You All the Best by Nathan Deaver 5- Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin 6- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 7- Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai 8- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 9- The Hummingbirds' Gift: Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings by Sy Montgomery 10- Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 11- Birdology by Sy Montgomery 12- Wave by Sunali Deraniyagala 13- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera 14- What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli 15- The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin 16- Aristotle and Dante's Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel is our second pride month book, this one shedding some light on transgender kids. On today's show we talk about this compelling story of a family and the lengths that they went to keep their child's secret. Thanks for tuning in! We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review. Find us at www.outtafivestars.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the Duggar Family. To their adoring fans, the Duggar family is a close-knit, super-sized Christian family intent on raising their brood under a stringent set of beliefs and rules. But when we dig below the surface, we find so much more. From their affiliation with Bill Gothard's predatory Institute of Basic Life Principles, to their deeply sexist rules for their daughters, to their bizarre and troubling homeschool curriculum, the Duggar family's problems run deeper than just floor-length denim skirts and parent-supervised dates.Join us in this first part of a two-episode look at everything you wish you didn't know about the Duggar family.Recommended titles (available at our bookshop):What Riley Wore by Elana K. Arnold and Linda DavickAll Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages by Saundra MitchellThis is How it Always Is by Laurie FrankelSimon Vs. The Homosapien's Agenda by Becky AlbertalliLeah on the Offbeat by Becky AlbertalliKate in Waiting by Becky AlbertalliYou Should See Me in a Crown by Leah JohnsonLinks: Can Taking the Pill Cause a Miscarriage?A Comprehensive Guide to the Duggar FamilyBill Gothard's Lawsuit'Counting On': How Did the Duggar Family Get on Television?What Church Do the Duggars Go To?Institute in Basic Life Principles (hot garbage dump)Here's How the Duggars Really Make Their MoneyThe Fundamentalist TrapDuggar Family RulesThe Fundamentally Toxic ChristianityThe Cult Next Door (all about IBLP and super creep Bill Gothard)ATI Homeschool Curriculum Preview Duggar Family Website/BlogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the Duggar Family. To their adoring fans, the Duggar family is a close-knit, super-sized Christian family intent on raising their brood under a stringent set of beliefs and rules. But when we dig below the surface, we find so much more. From their affiliation with Bill Gothard's predatory Institute of Basic Life Principles, to their deeply sexist rules for their daughters, to their bizarre and troubling homeschool curriculum, the Duggar family's problems run deeper than just floor-length denim skirts and parent-supervised dates.Join us in this first part of a two-episode look at everything you wish you didn't know about the Duggar family.Recommended titles (available at our bookshop):What Riley Wore by Elana K. Arnold and Linda DavickAll Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages by Saundra MitchellThis is How it Always Is by Laurie FrankelSimon Vs. The Homosapien's Agenda by Becky AlbertalliLeah on the Offbeat by Becky AlbertalliKate in Waiting by Becky AlbertalliYou Should See Me in a Crown by Leah JohnsonLinks: Can Taking the Pill Cause a Miscarriage?A Comprehensive Guide to the Duggar FamilyBill Gothard's Lawsuit'Counting On': How Did the Duggar Family Get on Television?What Church Do the Duggars Go To?Institute in Basic Life Principles (hot garbage dump)Here's How the Duggars Really Make Their MoneyThe Fundamentalist TrapDuggar Family RulesThe Fundamentally Toxic ChristianityThe Cult Next Door (all about IBLP and super creep Bill Gothard)ATI Homeschool Curriculum Preview Duggar Family Website/BlogSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: regular reader kids and bookish friends lavishing love Current Reads: mysteries abound, as does middle grade, plus some overlap between the two Deep Dive: how many books do you read at once? Book Presses: a book that shifted our perspective and a retelling of a Greek myth As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down! New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . 1:34 - Currently Reading Patreon Bookish Moment of the Week: 4:51 - Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance 4:58 - Super Burp! (George Brown Class Clown #1) by Nancy Krulik 5:02 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Current Reads: 10:30 - Kerry's Instagram @linesiunderline 10:37 - Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu (Meredith) 13:53 - Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland (Kaytee) 14:17 - Dread Nation by Justina Ireland 14:18 - Deathless Divide by Justina Ireland 16:41 - The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan (Meredith) 18:18 - In The Woods by Tana French (Dublin Murders #1) 21:11 - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson (Kaytee) 21:54 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 21:55 - Britt-Marie was Here by Fredrik Backman 21:56 - Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 22:11 - Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala (Meredith) 22:17 - Book of the Month 24:47 - One Two Three by Laurie Frankel (Kaytee) 25:07 - This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Deep Dive - How We Read: Monogamous or Polygomous 32:29 - Kaytee's SoundPeats headphones 36:18 - Meredith's Kindle Oasis 36:30 - Kindle Paperwhite 37:10 - Kindle Oasis CaseBot case Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 40:13 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Meredith) 43:59 - Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (Kaytee) 44:46 - Circe by Madeline Miller 44:47 - Lovely War by Julie Berry 44:48 - Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann 45:02 - Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. June is our birthday month so we are celebrating with an episode all about us! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenez (Ellie) The Last Thing He told Me by Laura Dave (Traci) Literally Listening: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (Ellie) Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren (Traci) Are You an Ellie or a Traci: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes The Push by Ashley Audrain This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Defending Jacob by William Landay Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Circe by Madeline Miller Rules of Civility by Amor Towles The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix What's Next: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Guncle by Steven Rowley Excuse Me Why I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney Anne of Manhattan by Brina Starler A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out June – July 2021. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements Join our Patreon Community ($5/mo) to get (get more details about all the goodies available to our patrons and sign up here!): Our new monthly bonus podcast episode series called BEYOND BOOKSTAGRAM where a featured patron shares 3 books she/he loves that are not splashed all over Bookstagram. Our semi-new quarterly bonus podcast episode series called Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books that we're excited about that we did not share in the regular Preview episode. Highlights Sarah's and Catherine's #1 Summer book picks. Summer 2021 Book Preview [5:57] June Sarah's Picks: Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike Iyimide (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [7:17] One Last Stopby Casey McQuiston (June 1) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [13:12] Catherine's Picks: One, Two, Threeby Laurie Frankel (June 8) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [10:12] God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [16:42] The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi (June 22) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:23] July Sarah's Picks: Falling by T.J. Newman (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [19:43] Embassy Wife by Katie Crouch (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:17] Intimacies by Katie Kitamura (July 20) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [33:16] The Second Season by Emily Adrian (July 27) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [40:58] Catherine's Picks: The Husbands by Chandler Baker (August 3 – NEW PUBLICATION DATE) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [30:29] Dear Miss Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell (July 6) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [36:27] The Startup Wife by Thamima Anam (July 13) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [45:00] Other Books Mentioned Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Buy from Amazon [6:42] Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Buy from Amazon [6:42] The Takedown by Corrie Wang | Buy from Amazon [9:12] All Girls by Emily Layden | Buy from Amazon [9:17] This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [10:15] Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Buy from Amazon [13:39] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:07] Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Buy from Amazon [19:19] The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi | Buy from Amazon [23:44] Girls in Trucks by Katie Crouch | Buy from Amazon [27:50] What Could Be Saved by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:39] The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [28:39] Abroad by Katie Crouch | Buy from Amazon [29:36] Whisper Network by Chandler Baker | Buy from Amazon [31:56] A Separation by Katie Kitamura (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [34:14] Room by Emma Donoghue | Buy from Amazon [39:27] The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] An Untamed State by Roxane Gay (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:54] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza | Buy from Amazon [44:27] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are chatting about some of our favorite love stories! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Kindred by Octavia Butler (Traci) Push by Ashley Audrain (Ellie) Literally Listening: The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger (Traci) You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria (Ellie) Love Stories: Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (Traci) Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes (Ellie) The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (Ellie) Love Walked In by Marisa De Los Santos (Traci) The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman (Traci) This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Ellie) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (Ellie) Gone With the Wind By Margaret Mitchell (Traci) One More Croissant for the Road by Felicity Cloake (Traci) Circe by Madeline Miller (Ellie)
2020 has been one for the books, hasn't it. See my pun there? A worldwide pandemic, a truly historic election, racial unrest, murder hornets, shortages of toilet paper, and massive fires in California are just a few weird things that happened this year; we all took solace where we could. For book lovers like us, it usually meant a book but could also include new hobbies like puzzles and baking for me, crocheting for Carrie, and wine for the both of us. For this last episode of 2020, Carrie and I decided to talk about some notable books that we didn't have a chance to talk about during the year and also take a look forward to 2021 to some books we are anxious to read. Technology has really been messing with us at the end of 2020. Several pieces we recorded didn't work, or disappeared, or just plain sucked. Anything that could go wrong did. So we had to get creative with this episode. And like many things about 2020, that creativity to do something different sometimes makes something better. I hope in this case this episode is better than the one we started with before the gremlins inside our computer got a hold of it. We will be taking a few weeks off. While we are gone, we will re-play some older episodes that we think deserve another listen. Then we will be back January 13 with all new episodes with cool interesting people who are book lovers too. Books mentioned-- 1- A Polar Affair: Antartica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis 2- Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley 3- Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why by Alexandra Petri 4- Shirley: A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell / The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson 5- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 6- The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg 7- Boom by Mark Haddon 8- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 9- The One and Only Ivan /The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 10- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 11- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag 12- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Eat a Peach by David Chang 15- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 16- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson 17- The Stone Sky (Brokem Earth #3) by NK Jemisin 18- This Close to OK by Leesa Cross-Smith 19- The Whisper Man by Alex North 20- Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia 21- Lakewood by Megan Giddings Perks Guests' Recommendations-- 1- Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist by Margaret Davis Ghielmetti (Anita Martin recommends) 2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Diane Neu recommends) 3- Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron (Tamika recommends) 4- Maurice by EM Forster (Tabby Pawlitzki recommends) 5- The Never Game by Jeffery Dever (Robin Weiss recommends) 6- Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Mindy Jett recommends) 7- Protection Spell by Jennifer Givhan (Robert Eric Shoemaker recommends) 8- Writers and Lovers by Lily King (Ellen Birkett Morris recommends) 9- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Anne Baker recommends) 10- Winter's Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher (Niamh Lutes recommends) 11- Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Katy Yocom recommends) 12- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Tricia Taylor recommends) 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Jennie Mulhall recommends) 14- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Kim Vidrine recommends) 15- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Holly Mcarthur recommends) 16- Winter Loon by Susan Bernhard (Bobi Conn recommends) 17- It All Comes Back to You by Beth Duke (Kim Esposito recommends) 18- Children of Blood and Bone by Toni Adeyemi (Deedee Cummings recommends) 19- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Amy Miller recommends) 20- The Ice Storm by Rick Moody (Andrew Shaffer recommends)
2020 has been one for the books, hasn’t it. See my pun there? A worldwide pandemic, a truly historic election, racial unrest, murder hornets, shortages of toilet paper, and massive fires in California are just a few weird things that happened this year; we all took solace where we could. For book lovers like us, it usually meant a book but could also include new hobbies like puzzles and baking for me, crocheting for Carrie, and wine for the both of us. For this last episode of 2020, Carrie and I decided to talk about some notable books that we didn’t have a chance to talk about during the year and also take a look forward to 2021 to some books we are anxious to read. Technology has really been messing with us at the end of 2020. Several pieces we recorded didn’t work, or disappeared, or just plain sucked. Anything that could go wrong did. So we had to get creative with this episode. And like many things about 2020, that creativity to do something different sometimes makes something better. I hope in this case this episode is better than the one we started with before the gremlins inside our computer got a hold of it. We will be taking a few weeks off. While we are gone, we will re-play some older episodes that we think deserve another listen. Then we will be back January 13 with all new episodes with cool interesting people who are book lovers too. Books mentioned-- 1- A Polar Affair: Antartica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins by Lloyd Spencer Davis 2- Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley 3- Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why by Alexandra Petri 4- Shirley: A Novel by Susan Scarf Merrell / The Lottery and Other Stories by Shirley Jackson 5- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 6- The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia by Emma Copley Eisenberg 7- Boom by Mark Haddon 8- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 9- The One and Only Ivan /The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 10- Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds 11- Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag 12- Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn 13- Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 14- Eat a Peach by David Chang 15- Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow 16- The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson 17- The Stone Sky (Brokem Earth #3) by NK Jemisin 18- This Close to OK by Leesa Cross-Smith 19- The Whisper Man by Alex North 20- Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia 21- Lakewood by Megan Giddings Perks Guests' Recommendations-- 1- Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist by Margaret Davis Ghielmetti (Anita Martin recommends) 2- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (Diane Neu recommends) 3- Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron (Tamika recommends) 4- Maurice by EM Forster (Tabby Pawlitzki recommends) 5- The Never Game by Jeffery Dever (Robin Weiss recommends) 6- Dash and Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan (Mindy Jett recommends) 7- Protection Spell by Jennifer Givhan (Robert Eric Shoemaker recommends) 8- Writers and Lovers by Lily King (Ellen Birkett Morris recommends) 9- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (Anne Baker recommends) 10- Winter's Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher (Niamh Lutes recommends) 11- Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Katy Yocom recommends) 12- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Tricia Taylor recommends) 13- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Jennie Mulhall recommends) 14- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Kim Vidrine recommends) 15- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Holly Mcarthur recommends) 16- Winter Loon by Susan Bernhard (Bobi Conn recommends) 17- It All Comes Back to You by Beth Duke (Kim Esposito recommends) 18- Children of Blood and Bone by Toni Adeyemi (Deedee Cummings recommends) 19- World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Amy Miller recommends) 20- The Ice Storm by Rick Moody (Andrew Shaffer recommends)
Michael and Dallas discuss some dodgy term deposits which are offering more than what our current interest rates usually provide. Smell test: Hogue's Law - "If it seems too good to be true , it ALWAYS IS!" For all listener questions/feedback, please contact the team at podcast@mo50.com.au
Michael and Dallas discuss some dodgy term deposits which are offering more than what our current interest rates usually provide. Smell test: Hogue's Law - "If it seems too good to be true , it ALWAYS IS!" For all listener questions/feedback, please contact the team at podcast@mo50.com.au
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a YouTube rabbit hole and setting down the books for Netflix Current Reads: A selection of hits and misses, all of which we’re ready to discuss with nuance Deep Dive: The Books We Are Jealous That You Get to Read for the First Time. Ah, nostalgia. Book Presses: righting another wrong in the press list, and cozy comfort for when the world is too much As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Book of the Month - ad: 2:03 - Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman 2:15 - Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman 2:56 - Leave the World Behind by Ruman Alam 3:02 - All Things Murderful with Meredith on Patreon 3:33 - Ties that Tether by Jane Igharo 3:55 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 4:52 - Use our link and the code CURRENTLYREADING to get your first book for just $9.99! Bookish Moments: 8:02 - Winter in Narnia ASMR room 8:30 - Mr. Tumnus’ House ASMR room 8:34 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 9:32 - Interior Design Masters on Netflix 9:58 - Hoarders on Netflix 10:07 - The Home Edit on Netflix Current Reads: 10:38 - Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore (Meredith) 11:06 - Listener Press Episode at the end of Season 2 14:18 - The Night Swim by Megan Goldin (Kaytee) 14:44 - Kaytee thinks January LaVoy is her BFF because of her interview with her 17:26 - The Boys Club by Erica Katz (Meredith) 17:33 - Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler 17:34 - The Firm by John Grisham 20:55 - Long Walk to FREEDOM by Nelson Mandela (you guys, I said WATER? What the heck??) (Kaytee) 24:19 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Meredith) 28:52 - The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner (Kaytee) 31:00 - As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner 31:45 - The study about Millennials and Gen Z and the Holocaust Deep Dive - Books We Are Jealous You Get to Read for the First Time: 33:10 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 33:15 - The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis 33:23 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 33:27 - The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall 33:29 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 34:38 - The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 35:08 - Harry Potter by JK Rowling 35:59 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 36:01 - This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 36:03 - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall 38:13 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 38:17 - I Let You Go by Claire Mackintosh Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 39:38 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (Meredith) 43:50 - A Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindburgh (Kaytee) 43:58 - Episode 34 of Season 1 Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com
Today, Meredith and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: a vindicating poll from the Bookish Friends and the newest book from a favorite favorite favorite Current Reads: big feelings about these books today! Deep Dive: the books that 17-year old Mindy and Meredith needed to read Book Presses: a re-readable favorite and a parenting book (that might be) for you As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Bookish Moments: 4:11 - All the Devils are Here by Louise Penny Current Reads: 7:49 - Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon (Mindy) 9:21 - An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten (Meredith) 11:59 - The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan (Mindy) 14:36 - Love Letters by Katie Fforde (Meredith) 18:28 - Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor (Mindy) 21:38 - The Only Child by Mi-ae Seo (Meredith) 21:44 - Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf Thomasville Deep Dive - Being Book Bossy: 27:19 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker 29:24 - The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule 30:02 - All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely 31:53 - The Course of Love by Alain du Botton 32:37 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 33:42 - This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 34:26 - The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo 34:50 - The Barefoot Contessa by Ina Garten 35:02 - Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat 36:09 - Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy 37:45 - The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber 38:24 - Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris 39:24 - Beartown by Fredrick Backman 40:50 - Three Pines Series by Louise Penny 41:44 - Compassion & Conviction by The And Campaign, Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler 42:38 - My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 44:34 - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell (Mindy) (Here’s the Pretty Cover) 47:54 - Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell 48:53 - Bringing up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com
“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” These words, from Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice are, perhap, some of the reasons why many readers swoon over his character and develop a love for Austen and her works. Other readers, though, like our guest this week, Amanda Beverly, see their families or people they know in the quirky individuals who make up Austen’s communities. Whatever your reason for liking Austen’s world, there is a way you can immerse yourself in it, which is through The Jane Austen Festival, an annual event that, due to COVID, is virtual this year. Running from July10-12, the festival includes a variety of workshops, author talks, and Q&A that helps attendees get a taste of what the Regency Period and Austen are like. In our episode this week, Amanda talks about how she became involved with the Jane Austen Society of North America--Greater Louisville Region and what their meetings are like, how it seems the things she can learn about Jane Austen’s books and her time period are endless, and why newbies shouldn’t feel intimidated, and why the Louisville chapter of the society is known as the Fashion region. Book Discussed in This Episode Jane Austen books 1- Pride and Prejudice 2- Sense and Sensibility 3- Emma 4- Persuasion 5- Northanger Abbey Other books discussed 1- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 2- The Redwall series by Brian Jacques 3- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 4- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 5- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 6- Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 7- Among the Janeites : A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom by Deborah Yaffe 8- Unmarriageable by Sonia Kamal 9- This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Dawson 10- Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 11- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 12- Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan 13- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Movies mentioned: 1- Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth - 1995 miniseries 2- Bride and Prejudice (Bollywood) - 2004 3- Clueless - 1995 Podcasts mentioned: 1- Bonnets at Dawn You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.
“In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” These words, from Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice are, perhap, some of the reasons why many readers swoon over his character and develop a love for Austen and her works. Other readers, though, like our guest this week, Amanda Beverly, see their families or people they know in the quirky individuals who make up Austen's communities. Whatever your reason for liking Austen's world, there is a way you can immerse yourself in it, which is through The Jane Austen Festival, an annual event that, due to COVID, is virtual this year. Running from July10-12, the festival includes a variety of workshops, author talks, and Q&A that helps attendees get a taste of what the Regency Period and Austen are like. In our episode this week, Amanda talks about how she became involved with the Jane Austen Society of North America--Greater Louisville Region and what their meetings are like, how it seems the things she can learn about Jane Austen's books and her time period are endless, and why newbies shouldn't feel intimidated, and why the Louisville chapter of the society is known as the Fashion region. Book Discussed in This Episode Jane Austen books 1- Pride and Prejudice 2- Sense and Sensibility 3- Emma 4- Persuasion 5- Northanger Abbey Other books discussed 1- Little House on the Prairie Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder 2- The Redwall series by Brian Jacques 3- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis 4- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 5- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 6- Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 7- Among the Janeites : A Journey Through the World of Jane Austen Fandom by Deborah Yaffe 8- Unmarriageable by Sonia Kamal 9- This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope by Shayla Dawson 10- Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson 11- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 12- Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs by Jennifer Finney Boylan 13- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Movies mentioned: 1- Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth - 1995 miniseries 2- Bride and Prejudice (Bollywood) - 2004 3- Clueless - 1995 Podcasts mentioned: 1- Bonnets at Dawn You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.
Today, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: books as anti-depressants, and meeting an internet friend in real life Current Reads: each of us shares three books we’ve been reading lately. Deep Dive: The books that made us sob on the floor! Book Presses: a middle grade and a WWII sob fest, to keep you going with your cathartic cries! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Bookish Moments: 2:32 - A Good Neighborhood by Therese Ann Fowler 2:33 - Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi 3:53 - Collected Works Bookstore in Santa Fe, NM Current Reads: 4:59 - Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper 9:13 - Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward 11:03 - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward 11:10 - The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom 12:03 - Changeling by Molly Harper 15:14 - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 15:43 - Notes From A Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwauchi 16:28 - Currently Reading 2020 Challenge 18:23 - Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes) by Lorna Landvik 22:15 - Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Deep Dive - the Books that Will Make You Weep: 25:52 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman 25:55 - Far From the Tree by Robin Benway 25:59 - This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel 26:02 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 26:15 - Us Against You and Beartown by Fredrick Backman 26:25 - Castle of Water by Dane Hucklebridge 27:04 - Shogun by James Clavell 27:52 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty 28:44 - My Sister’s Keeper and Change of Heart by Jodi Piccoult 29:02 - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 29:52 - Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 30:59 - Charlotte’s Web by EB White 31:14 - Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 31:16 - Marley and Me by John Grogan 31:18 - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 31:20 - Old Yeller by Fred Gipson 31:21 - The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlins 32:04 - The House of Sixty Fathers by Meindert Dejong 33:48 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 34:14 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 34:16 - Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippencott, Mikki Daughtry, and Tobias Iaconis 34:26 - Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon 35:08 - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 37:08 - When I’m Gone by Emily Bleeker 37:40 - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 38:41 - The Chosen by Chaim Potok 38:50 - A Single Shard by Lin Sue Park 39:23 - The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M Graff Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 41:55 - Nory Ryan’s Song by Patricia Reilly Giff 43:22 - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Kaytee and Meredith have lots to share with you today, Bookworms! We hope you love this episode! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a bookish realization, and a crafty bookish gift. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’ve got some romance and some thriller and some non-fiction and some middle grade. Our reading lives are all over the place! For our deep dive this week, we are talking getting free books for review. Kaytee has been getting her hands on Advance Review Copies (ARCs) for years now, and she’s sharing her wisdom about how to get signed up and ingratiate yourself with publishers. Finally, this week, we are Pressing Books into Your Hands: we’ve got a retelling that’s fairy tale adjacent, and one that’s not for reading on the plane. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Bookish Moments: 1:26 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 4:20 - Cross Stitch Bookmark Kits (this is the one I bought and modified to make this, but this storefront has lots of great designs available!) Current Reads: 5:32 - The Piper’s Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson 5:39 - Rump: The Fairly True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Leisl Shurtliff 8:02 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 8:36 - Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper 10:55 - The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare 11:12 - The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 14:47 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 15:06 - The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren 18:53 - A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson 20:57 - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 23:55 - Jason Reynolds 24:37 - Jacqueline Woodson 24:42 - Kwame Alexander 24:47 - Caroline Starr Rose Slow But Steady: 25:54 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 26:32 - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 26:35 - Roots by Alex Haley 27:15 - Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough 27:17 - Shogun by James Clavell 39:24 - Laura Tremaine on Ten Things to Tell You Deep Dive - How to Get Free Books for Review: 28:59 - NetGalley.com 31:52 - Edelweiss.plus 32:11 - A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 40:32 - Wicked by Gregory Maguire 42:19 - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley 42:50 - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah 42:53 - This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankl
Yesterday we talked about We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop and today we’re so happy to have her with us for a special bonus episode where we talk about the book! We talk to her about her writing process and how she developed the plot line for the book (which is somehow both thrilling with a happy redemption story). We loved this book, and we learned more about Andrea’s personal experiences that led to writing this. She set out to debunk myths about the issue and what pop culture is getting right and wrong about Munchausen’s by proxy. Andrea is a pantser (not a plotter) when it comes to writing, and she reveals her process, the importance of resilience in the industry, and how she gives back to the community through social media. Andrea on Instagram: @andreadunlap Andrea’s Books: Losing the Light She Regrets Nothing Broken Bay: A Novella We Came Here to Forget TV Shows that feature Munchausen’s by Proxy: Sharp Objects on HBO The Act on Hulu The Politician on Netflix Famous Munchausen Cases Mentioned: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Case Lacey Spears Case Books Mentioned: Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel My Sweet Angel by John Glatt The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee The Wives by Tarryn Fisher Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn amazon Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins You by Caroline Kepnes Looker by Laura Sims The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud (Instead of the Woman in the Window! ha!) Sponsors: FitFabFun: $10 off your first box with code BOP at fabfitfun.com Book of the Month: Go to bookofthemonth.com and sign up using code BOP and get any book for $5! Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.
In which we catch up on THE WALKING DEAD! First Mr. Harvey had a trip to DC that got in the way of recording, and then Mr. Adair had a trip to St. Louis that got in the way of recording, but we're back and covering "What it Always Is", "Bonds" and "Open Your Eyes" in one fell swoop!
In which we catch up on THE WALKING DEAD! First Mr. Harvey had a trip to DC that got in the way of recording, and then Mr. Adair had a trip to St. Louis that got in the way of recording, but we're back and covering "What it Always Is", "Bonds" and "Open Your Eyes" in one fell swoop!
Today's episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. To get a free month of access to their incredible online courses just visit: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds Get your headphones ready because today Jill and I are offering up a big pile of audiobook recommendations! A cool new update in Libby that just came out lets you enjoy your audiobooks through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so it's perfect timing! Enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust) by Philip Pullman Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (Narrated by Xe Sands) Seafire by Natalie C. Parker (Narrated by Rebecca Soler) House of Furies by Madeleine Roux Internment by Samira Ahmed (Narrated by Soneela Nankani) Believe Me by Eddie Izzard Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi We are never meeting in real life by Samantha Irby Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Recommended by listeners: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo The Changeling by Victor LaValle A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey Click here to see all the audiobooks Team OverDrive is loving right now
AViD author Laurie Frankel joins special guest host Laura Rowley on the DMPL Podcast. Frankel's most recent novel, This is How it Always Is, is the story of a family raising a transgender child. Frankel herself is the mother of a transgender girl. She and Rowley have a fun and frank discussion on the complexities of parenting, including the difference in keeping your child safe and keeping your child happy. Frankel will be at the Central Library on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. For more information, go to dmpl.org/avid.
At the end of the year, lots of people love posting round-ups of their favorite books. I was lazy and didn’t do a round up even though I read lots of good books, but IF I WERE to have done one for 2018, at the tippy top of the list would for sure be a novel titled, This is How it Always Is, by Laurie Frankel. Now, most of the authors I host on this show are non fiction authors, because parenting thought leaders usually write, well, parenting books, so it’s rare that I chat with a fiction writer. But I think this is such a relevant exception because this book is about raising a trans child, a subject that is near and dear to my heart because I have a trans brother, but we haven’t had a chance to explore it yet on the podcast, so I’m grateful for the opportunity to do so. But I’ve also been telling people that the book is not just like a LGBTQ niche fiction, it’s such a poignant read for parents in general, and really for all human beings, sort of exploring these transcendent themes that we all wrestle with. It’s just so well written and gripping and challenging and validating and beautiful all at the same time. I talk with Laurie about her life as a parent raising a trans child herself, and how that intersects with her fictional account. We talk about the characters she has created, as well as all the issues that arise with raising transgender children. Links (affiliates included): This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel - https://amzn.to/2RHQzbw Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese - https://amzn.to/2M3Dcgh Parenting Forward by Cindy Wang Brandt - https://amzn.to/2M10fZg PREORDER BONUS: As for me and my house poster - https://cindywangbrandt.com/parenting-forward/ Illustrated Children’s Ministry - https://store.illustratedchildrensministry.com?rfsn=1871132.f0ee48 Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt
Today's guest is co-host Jean Huber. In this episode, we chat: All things book recommendations What Laura should bring to the beach to read this month A few memoirs that you should pick up What Laura and Jean read lately LINKS MENTIONED Sarah's Bookshelves Personalized Book Recommendations TBR by Book Riot Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Ashley Spivey's Book Club PODCAST MENTIONED #57: September Book Wrap Up with Clara Jackson BOOKS MENTIONED This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel The Other Woman by Sandie Jones Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid How to Walk Away by Katherine Center You will know me by Megan Abbott One Day in December by Josie Silver Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Severance by Ling Ma An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen The Au Pair by Emma Rous Maid by Stephanie Land Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Year One: Chronicles of The One series by Nora Roberts Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Once You Go In: A Memoir of Radical Faith by Carly Gelsinger For show archives and other book recommendations, please visit What to Read Next Blog (http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com)
Today we have our monthly chat with Clara Jackson! Clara’s recommendation are Halloween-theme books while my recommendations are non-fiction books. This month, we also chat about: Our preferred reading setting Why autumn is a good season to start reading Where we are currently reading the books Why we read in our commute when we live in Manhattan Why reading before going to bed feels better than watching TV or phone? Why reading has been life changing in Laura’s life when it comes to anxiety? BOOKS MENTIONED: The Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan Girls Guide to Witchcraft (Jane Madison Series) Mindy Klasky Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman Hocus Pocus and the All New Sequel by A. W. Jantha and Matt Griffin A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara This will only hurt a little by Busy Phillips My Squirrel Days by Ellie Kemper The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel Come to the What to Read Next Blog and share your favorite Fall books.
The Fiction Old and New book group will be discussing This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel, DB87225, on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. eastern time, 6:00 p.m. pacific time in the Book Nook Room of the
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DIFFERENTIs not doing things the Way everyone else is Doing themIs not Doing things the Way we’ve Always Is not Continuing in the Same Direction & expecting to Arrive at a new DestinationIs learning to GIVE more than we ReceiveIs looking to SERVE more than we are Served Is Righteousness through Relationship NOT RulesIs Being IN or AROUND the WORLD but not of itGod is Calling YOU to DO something SpecificYou are Called…#1 ETERNAL call to JESUS#2 TEMPORARY call to an ASSIGNMENT#3 DAILY Call to a DIFFERENT STANDARD 1 Peter 2SHOW people WHAT we believe by HOW we BEHAVEYOU ARE ON CALL
On this episode, Tyler and Phil hear Laurie Frankel’s perspective on being an author in Seattle, including her feelings about the general writing process and her thoughts on Seattle’s writing community in particular. They also discuss Frankel’s experience as a parent to a transgender daughter, her opinion on the recent transgender bathroom bill legislation, and her advice on navigating the transgender world (both as a person and a parent). They wrap up with Frankel’s hopes and concerns for the future of Seattle, and how you can win a copy of her newest book, This is How it Always Is.
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