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In this interview, I chat with Judith Viorst about Making the Best of What's Left, living the fifth fifth of your life, dealing with loneliness and redefining happiness, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her cover, the importance of community, reader response, and much more. Judith's recommended reads are: Avid Reader by Robert Gottlieb The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar Looking for some great winter reads? Check out my printable 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this winter. I also include mystery series recommendations, new releases in a next-in-the-series section and fiction and nonfiction pairings. Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Making the Best of What's Left can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly Buzz Reads column with five new recommendations each month. Link to my articles about older protagonists in fiction and Gifting Books for Mother's Day. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This hour, Don is live from Marsh & Bayou up on the Northshore hearing from the likes of Glen Sanchez on what all is going on with the tide levels and waters across Louisiana, Chris and Ben Tiblier tell us all about the makings of their infamous Marsh & Bayou Magazine, charter captain Brad D'Alfonso goes over what is his favorite boat to fish off of, and Daryl Carpenter closes things out helping us piece together how the only thing staying steady is how unsteady the fishing has been!
In this week's episode of Maximize Business Value, Tom explores the benefits of becoming an avid reader and how reading business books can be just as valuable as getting an MBA. He shares his personal reading habits, how he integrates audiobooks into his daily routine, and why learning from the experiences of others can accelerate your success. Tune in to discover how reading can transform your business knowledge and personal growth! CONNECT WITH TOMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/masterypartnersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bronson/Website: https://www.masterypartners.com/Please be sure to like and follow for more great content to help YOU maximize YOUR business value!Tom Bronson is a serial entrepreneur and business owner. He is currently the founder and President of Mastery Partners, Mastery Mergers & Acquisitions, and the Business Transition Summit. All three companies empower business owners to maximize business value and serve business owners in different capacities to help them achieve their dream exit. As a business owner, Tom has been in your situation a hundred times and knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it. Tom has two books to help business owners on their journey to a dream exit: "Maximize Business Value Playbook," (2023), and "Maximize Business Value, Begin with the EXIT in Mind," (2020). Both are available on Amazon. ...
Numerous successful entrepreneurs have cited reading as a catalyst for their success. It provides knowledge, enhances creativity, improves focus, and even helps in alleviating stress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildyourdifference/support
Beth Rodden is one of the best female rock climbers of all-time, and a globally recognized ambassador for the outdoor community. She has achieved a number of notable free climbs on El Capitan, the 3,000-foot monolith in Yosemite National Park, and has also established the hardest first ascent on a crack climb ever done by a woman. In 2000, Beth made international news when she and three male companions were taken hostage while climbing in Kyrgyzstan. In this episode, Beth discusses: Her pathway into the sport and how she became a sponsored climber; How she manages and navigates fear; The lack of female representation in the sport, along with the pay inequity women face; Advice for how to negotiate for pay equity; Her harrowing experience being kidnapped; Her healing process after being released and how she held onto hope in the face of uncertainty; The fears she faced ahead of motherhood, how she navigated them, and the beauty that followed once she became a mother. Purchase Beth's memoir, "A Light Through The Cracks: A Climber's Story" at Touchstone Climbing Shop or Avid Reader. Read Beth's op-ed in the New York Times. Get the Ruling Sports Newsletter: https://rulingsports.com/newsletter/ Follow Ruling Sports Instagram: www.Instagram.com/RulingSports Twitter: www.Twitter.com/RulingSports Facebook: www.Facebook.com/RulingSports LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/RulingSports TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@RulingSports
“Vince is always pulling splinters from his fingers, driven in when he claws at the wooden baseboard, behind the keys,” wrote Bay Area music critic Ralph Gleason, as quoted in Davis author Derrick Bang's newly revised book Vince Guaraldi at the Piano. Splinters? They came from Guaraldi's intense playing, Bang says, nearly nonstop performing, and the worn quality of the pianos he played in clubs. Guaraldi, the Bay Area jazz musician known most for his Peanuts soundtracks and the song “Cast Your Fate to the Wind,” died in 1976 but is arguably more popular than ever, Bang says. Two recent signs: This month's latest archival release of music from a Peanuts special, It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown, and Bang's updated book, which he will talk about 6:30 p.m. July 11 at the Avid Reader in Davis. On today's Davisville we learn more about the music, new stories Bang heard while updating his book, and the baffling review Guaraldi received from the California Aggie the last time he played in Davis.
This week's episode is all about Love! And how you can get a little assistance finding it. If you work in Hollywood -and are single and looking for love- you know it's not always easy to connect with and find your person. Between the long hours...and app burn out, it can making dating a drag. My guest today is Television Writer and Matchmaker, Jaydi Samuels Kuba. Jaydi got her start in TV, writing for shows such as Family Guy and Salem. She's also written for multiple rappers and athletes, from Tyler the Creator to Steph Curry. After finding that so many quality people in the entertainment industry were struggling with their dating lives, she started her company, LJMatchingmaking -with the mission of helping busy Hollywood professionals find their love story!Since then, she and her business partner Lauren Rosenberg have set up many successful couples and are now known as the " Love Agents of Hollywood". In March of 2026, Avid Reader will be publishing Jaydi's memoirs style book on this subject.This episode is full of helpful insights from a seasoned matchmaker and dating coach. If you are single and ready to mingle ( but could use a little help:) you are going to want to tune in! In this episode we get into:The behind- the -scenes of what took to go from an idea to a thriving business.Why it can be hard to meet people in this industry, and how matchmaking can help. How a television writing and matchmaking intersect , and what changed when Jaydi allowed herself to embrace both passionsConnect With Jaydi -Follow on Instagram @ljmatchmakingwww.ljmatchmaking.comJoin the Club:Follow on instagram - @hollywoodsecondactclubSign up for our Newsletter. Subscribe here. Coaching Services:If you are interested in coaching and working together, schedule a time for a virtual coffee and let's talk! I'd love to hear about your goals and see if I can be helpful hello@hollywoodsecondactclub.com Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts:"I heart Alexis and The Hollywood Second Act Club Podcast" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more entertainment industry professionals–just like you–in crafting their own Fabulous Second Acts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven't already, follow the podcast wherever you get your fix . I'll be adding lots of goodies to the feed–and if you're not following–there's a good chance you'll miss out. Follow now!
In this episode, Lisa and Marni discuss:How to approach your teen's final college enrollment decision from campus visits to financial considerations.Key questions your student should ask themself when they're stuck deciding between their final school choices. Approaching how to navigate and leverage unexpected financial aid opportunities.Alternative options to the standard college or university path that may be a better fit for your teen.Navigating the complexities of choosing the right college along with your student's best-fit major. Key Takeaways: In a typical year, students need to make a college decision by May 1. In 2024, some schools are pushing that date back to June 1 due to the FAFSA delays.It is fine to apply to a school that your student has not visited, but they do not want to enroll in and attend a school that they haven't seen for themselves. The best way to do so is the admitted student days in the spring. Only 8 of the 50 state flagship universities don't admit students directly to their major. There are benefits to attending a “foundation school” that offers generous merit aid. Opportunities come at the top of the class: students, your professors will know you, and they're more likely to recommend you for research, internships, and jobs. Schools cannot take away their “yes” admission decision, so ask for what your student needs. Worst case, the school says no. “Always ask and always do the research because the ultimate goal is to get a job. While college is fun, and it's a growth experience and a learning experience, it is about being able to come out an adult and you need to know that you've got about a degree that has value to you.” – Marni LevineAbout Marni Levine: As an independent educational consultant, I have helped hundreds of families over the last 15 years by guiding them along the college admissions journey. Most importantly, using the skills I learned as an Advertising/Public Relations major at Boston University and my love of storytelling, I've created a comprehensive program to help high school students develop a unique picture of who they are so that they can find and be admitted to the perfect fit college where they will shine! Mentor, Professional Member IECA, Avid Reader, Dog Lover, Mom (and now Grammy) I am best known to all as COLLEGE MARNI!Episode References:How to Find College Majors Enrollment Numbers www.flourishcoachingco.com/numbers College Navigator Search: www.collegenavigator.gov#062 Gap Year: Is it a better freshmen start? https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/062-gap-year-is-it-a-better-freshmen-start/#013 The Many Advantages of a Gap Year with Holly Bull https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/podcast/13-the-many-advantages-of-a-gap-year/ Get Lisa's Free on-demand video: How-to guide for your teen to choose the right major, college, & career...(without painting themselves into a corner, missing crucial deadlines, or risking choices you both regret). https://flourishcoachingco.com/videoConnect with Marni:Website: https://www.collegemarni.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegemarni_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marni.h.levine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marni-levine-52b39015a Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.flourishcoachingco.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishcoachingcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishcoachingco/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flourish-coaching-co
Jake Berman, who lived in Davis when he was younger, has developed a writer's interest in something Davis has never had — subways. So he wrote The Lost Subways of North America — a Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been, a new book about transit and how it reflects a city's personality, interests, and other attributes. He writes this about the Bay Area, for example -- that after the Freeway Revolt a half century ago, in which San Francisco turned away seven of 10 freeways planned for the city, “the Bay Area adopted a posture that any changes to the urban fabric were presumptively bad, and that exhaustive study of any such changes would be necessary.” We're living with the aftermath of the attitude, which he believes is also present in Davis and other California communities. Jake, now an attorney in New York City, will speak about his book Nov. 29 at the Avid Reader bookstore in downtown Davis, and joins us today on Davisville. (He also created the transit illustrations in the book -- this image is an excerpt from his map of San Francisco's cable cars in 1892.)
‘When I was a lawyer, I knew what was good enough, because if you did the job properly, you were paid, and if you didn't do the job properly, you were sued. It was very clear-cut. With writing, you never know. There's a lot of subjectivity.' James speaks with Penguin Literary Prize winning author Annette Higgs about her debut novel, On a Bright Hillside in Paradise. They discuss the process of researching family ancestry to craft historical fiction, as well as the challenge of taking up writing later in life. Plus, Annette shares the story of how she learned she won the Penguin Literary Prize during a trip to Norfolk Island. Annette Higgs is a writer living in Sydney, Australia. She has lived, worked and studied in Sydney, London and Italy, and holds a Doctor of Arts from the University of Sydney. A Pushcart nominee, her short work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies in Australia, the USA, the UK and India. You can read Annette's March 2023 essay for the Bangalore Review, entitled 'Starting Late: Reflections on Becoming a Writer' here. Get your copy of On a Bright Hillside in Paradise from Booktopia or your local bookshop. Upcoming events Ashley is in Goulburn on Saturday 11 November running her Joy of Creative Writing workshop (1-3pm) and in conversation about Dark Mode (3.30-4.30pm) at Goulburn Mulwaree Library – RSVP for free Ashley is Brisbane in conversation with podcast guest Fiona Robertson on Saturday 25 Nov at 10am, Ashgrove Library –RSVP for free Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm James is in conversation with Benjamin Stevenson to celebrate the release of his new book 'Everyone On This Train is a Suspect' on Wednesday 6 Dec at 6:30pm at Warringah Mall Library - bookings required, $5 Books and authors discussed in this episode: Limberlost by Robbie Arnott The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Obsession by Nicole Madigan Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Edith Maxwell, writing as Maddie Day, returns to the Corner to chat about Murder Uncorked, the first mystery in her new series, the Cece Martin Mysteries. Tune in to find out how Edith does wine research, how a New England-based author came to write a series set in California, and how she writes multiple series at the same time. Plus, hear about the benefits of Cape Cod writer's retreats. Listen where you listen to podcasts. Edith has launch events coming up: • Pedronecelli Winery in Geyserville, CA - Oct 29, 3 pm. Register for this ticketed event here. • Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA, in conversation with Rhys Bowen - Oct 30, 1 pm • The Avid Reader in Davis, CA, in conversation with Catriona McPherson - Nov 2, 6:30 pm Find Edith at wickedauthors.com, MysteryLoversKitchen.com, and https://edithmaxwell.com/. Help the podcast! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. Leave a 5-star rating or review. Web: https://thecozycornerwithalexiagordon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecozycornerpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcast_cozy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alexia_gordon/the-cozy-corner-with-alexia-gordon-podcast/ Find me, your podcast host, at: Web https://alexiagordon.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexiaGordon.writer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiagordonauthor/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alexiagordon/poc2pov
Ashley reveals the inspiration behind the twists and turns in her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode. Together with return guest Jacinta Dietrich and self-described enthusiastic reader Ali Thomas, Ashley and James delve into every scintillating Dark Mode detail they normally can't discuss, including the novel's real-life inspirations. Jacinta Dietrich is the author of This Is Us Now, and co-hosts Differently Brained, a podcast focussed on neurodivergent celebration and mental health awareness. Ali Thomas is a former high school English teacher and featured as part of the inaugural Boorowa Literary Festival. Upcoming events: Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: The Reader by Bernard Schlink The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris Far from the Tree by Andrew Solomon Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz The Tilt by Chris Hammer A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold Troll Hunting by Ginger Gorman Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates The Guest List by Lucky Foley Elizabeth Finch by Julian Barnes The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes The Joy Thief by Penny Moodie We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough This Is Us Now by Jacinta Dietrich Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Get in touch ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
On an Upper Byrdcliffe Road walk in Woodstock this past summer, I noted to my friends, Perry Beekman and David Gordon, the recent death of Robert Gottlieb, the most acclaimed book editor of the last 50+ years. I've previously mentioned on the podcast, Gottlieb's really great memoir, Avid Reader. David noted that writer Cormac McCarthy had also then recently died. David expressed enthusiasm for McCarthy's great works over the years. I had read McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, The Road, many years prior and I still get a chill in my bones when I think about it. I asked David whether he would like to come on the podcast to commemorate Cormac McCarthy and to talk about The Road, and the rest of McCarthys great works. And here we are. Published in 2006, The Road is a dystopian, post-apocalyptic and frightening warning, but it's also a story of the love between a father and a son and of the lengths to which a father might travel for his son, literally and figuratively. It's emotional, chilling and also beautifully written.
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 24 "Go ahead. You are the Writer. Not me." Will she do it? Will Hilary brush away the painful past and give in to Monica's demands? Your Most Avid Reader comes to an end with the untangling of everyone's story. The writer, it seems, finally holds all the cards. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles, Georgina Sutton and Mark Lingwood. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/rattlesnake-books-london/56103272/sf You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
'I was still in that really optimistic, sort of naive, wonderful space as an early writer, where you think everything you write is just publishable.' Debut author Jonathon Shannon shares his journey from aspiring writer to published author – including the decision to join James and Ashley's writers' group. We discuss how he took his debut romcom from a four-word pitch to a publishing contract, the rejection of his first manuscript, and his transition to writing romantic comedy alongside his wife, author Elodie Cheesman. Plus, do you have a book you're saving to read before you die? Jonathon Shannon is a Sydney-based writer and creative director. His work has been recognised at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, screened at the St Kilda Film Festival, and is housed in the permanent archives of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Bound to Happen is his debut novel. Get your copy of Bound to Happen or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events James is in conversation with Hayley Scrivenor as part of the National Young Writers Festival, 28 Sept to 1 Oct Ashley is appearing in-person at the Mount Beauty Writers Festival, happening Saturday 7 October. Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: 'I'm the Wrong Ghost for This Haunting' by Ren Arcamone Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld A Mile Down by David Vann A Burglar's Guide to the City by Geoff Manaugh The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Love, In Theory by Elodie Cheesman Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 23 "I want something from you. And you will give it, because it's never too late." Monica reveals why she behaved so callously towards Hilary all those years ago, but she's not prepared to end things there. She has a final, audacious request. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/rattlesnake-books-london/56103272/sf You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 22 "It wasn't until the picnic that I realised that you might feel something other than friendship towards me." The gloves are off. Monica and Hilary have a lot to say to each other. But one mystery remains... how they got here in the first place. What happened in the past to set them on this path to confrontation? Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/rattlesnake-books-london/56103272/sf You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 21 "Is any of it true?" It's Hilary's turn to uncover her past with a string of shocking revelations that have been waiting for this tense moment to emerge. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/rattlesnake-books-london/56103272/sf You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
‘I conflate so many experiences throughout my life with the level of pain I was in at the time.' Amy Lovat, debut author of Mistakes and Other Lovers and founder of Secret Book Stuff, gets real with us about the challenges of maintaining a creative practice with endometriosis. She also discusses writing about the dark side of modern evangelical Christianity, setting her novel in her hometown of Newcastle, and that time she was rushed to emergency in agonising pain and – well, you'll just have to listen. Plus, James and Ashley receive personalised reading recommendations from this master bibliophile! Amy Lovat is a writer, editor and the founder of Secret Book Stuff. She has a PhD in English and Writing from the University of Newcastle and lives with her partner Laura, two dogs, a bird and thousands of books in Gadigal Country, Sydney. Get your copy of Mistakes and Other Lovers or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events Ashley is appearing at Bloody Scotland on 15 September! Catch her in person in Stirling, UK, or online! James is in conversation with Hayley Scrivenor as part of the National Young Writers Festival, 28 Sept to 1 Oct Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari; Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman; Just a Girl by Kirsten Krauth; Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney; Normal People by Sally Rooney; A Lonely Girl Is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu; Friends and Dark Shapes by Kavita Bedford (from ep 24); Adult Fantasy by Briohny Doyle (read Ashley's review); Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang; Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey; Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey; Lucy Clarke; Echolalia by Briohny Doyle; Bunny by SE Tolsen; On a Bright Hillside in Paradise by Annette Higgs; The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane; When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu; Plus hear Amy talk about Secret Book Stuff in ep 34! Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Check out Writing NSW's online course program, and Podcasting 101. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 20 “What a fine, fine ambition, my dear. Would that I had such a yearning, such a perfect longing.” In a tearoom in Greenwich, two Regency girls - close friends but with very different personalities - excitedly divulge their dreams and secrets. Is it a turning point or a death knell? Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Claire Davies, Georgina Sutton and Rebecca Charles. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/rattlesnake-books-london/56103272/sf You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 19 "You are the writer, not me." Hilary hands over what she hopes is her final short contribution to the Hesiot story, but Monica is adamant that the relationship shouldn't end. New suspicions are aroused. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles, Mark Lingwood and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RattlesnakeBooks?ref=shop_sugg_market You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 18 "As soon as I land, I start planning my ascent again." Hilary has heard enough revelations for the day, but Monica is on a roll and can't stop dredging up her past. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Georgina Sutton and Rebecca Charles. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RattlesnakeBooks?ref=shop_sugg_market You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
After Indira Naidoo lost her sister to suicide during the pandemic lockdowns, she unexpectedly found herself turning to nature to help her heal. Speaking with Ashley, Indira shares the journey through grief that led to her memoir 'The Space Between the Stars,' including her relationship with an especially consoling Moreton Bay fig. She describes the challenge of writing the book when she struggled even to speak her sister's name, and delves into our innate need to connect with the natural world. Indira Naidoo is one of Australia's most popular broadcasters and authors. During her multi-decade award-winning journalistic career, she has hosted and reported for some of the country's most distinguished news and current affair programs, including the ABC TV's Late Edition and SBS TV World News, and she is currently the host of ABC TV's Compass and ABC Radio Sydney's Evenings Program. She is an ambassador for Sydney's homeless crisis centre the Wayside Chapel. Get your copy of The Space Between the Stars online or from your local bookshop. The South Coast Writers Festival is happening 18 to 20 August at Wollongong Town Hall. Hear from James, Ashley, Hayley Scrivenor, Shankari Chandran, and more! Authors include Alan Baxter, Alexis Wright, Caroline Baum, Emma Viskic, Helena Fox, Indira Naidoo, Kate Holden, Kate Scott, Loraine Peck, Meredith Jaffe, Mykaela Saunders, Pamela Cook, Sara Ayoub, Sarah Saleh, Tim Ayliffe, Tim Flannery and Will Kostakis. Indira is appearing on the panel 'Ritual, Nature and Grace,' alongside poet Tamryn Bennett, to discuss nature mysticism and medicine, rituals, and how writers express the things that strain beyond words. They'll be speaking with festival director Sarah Nicholson. Upcoming events South Coast Writers Festival, 18-20 August, Wollongong Town Hall – see Ashley and James in person! Online: Building Suspense in Writing – Ashley is teaching this online workshop through Writers Victoria, Sunday 27 August, 10am-4pm Bound to Happen launch – Join Ashley in conversation at Better Read than Dead in Newtown for the launch of Jonathon Shannon's debut romcom, Saturday 2 September, 6.30-8pm Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver; Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 17 "I'd arrived with no strategy other than the demolition of a marriage." Monica arrives in Scott's home, determined to get her man. Meanwhile, the Reverend Herrington is devising her own way of wreaking havoc. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Mark Lingwood and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RattlesnakeBooks?ref=shop_sugg_market You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Pastor Jared interviews Austin McKnight on the topic of regularly reading books and increasing your hunger and consumption for books as opposed to movies and television. Austin McKnight is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Central, SC and is a former intern and church planter of Kirby Woods. Submit your ideas for Off Script topics at https://www.kirbywoods.org/offscript. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 16 "Stay with me. Leave her. I will give up everything for you. We can be like this forever.” Everyone's in love. No one seems to be enjoying it. Dominic and Maria, Nathan and Elizabeth, Monica and Scott... fact and fiction are slowly entwining. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Mark Lingwood and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RattlesnakeBooks?ref=shop_sugg_market You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Mark Brandi is the author of four novels, including his latest, Southern Aurora. He joins us to discuss how a short story he began in 2015 became his newest novel, his choice to set the story in rural Australia in the 1980s, and how he writes so convincingly from a child's point of view. We also talk about sustaining yourself creatively over multiple books. Plus, who's going to die first – Ashley or James? Is one of us dead already? Listen to find out! Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger, and was named Best Debut at the 2018 Australian Indie Book Awards. Mark's second novel, The Rip, was published to critical acclaim in 2019, and his third novel, The Others, was shortlisted for the Best Fiction prize in the 2022 Ned Kelly Awards. His fourth novel is Southern Aurora. He graduated with a criminal justice degree and worked in the justice system before changing direction and deciding to write. Get your copy of Southern Aurora online or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events Ashley is conversation with Hayley Scrivenor about Dark Mode at Penrith Library, Monday 7 August, 6.30 pm Ashley and James in conversation about Dark Mode at Mona Vale Library, Tuesday 8 August, 7pm Ashley is in conversation with Petronella McGovern about Dark Mode at Concord Library, Thursday 10 August, 6.00pm South Coast Writers Festival, 18-20 August, Wollongong Town Hall – see Ashley and James in person! Building Suspense in Writing – Ashley is teaching this online workshop through Writers Victoria, Sunday 27 August, 10am-4pm Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Sofie Laguna; Tony Birch; Brilliant Lies by David Williamson; Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler; A Swim in the Pond in the Road by George Saunders; Lee Kofman (from ep 76); Kate Mildenhall (from ep 13); Sarah Sentilles (from ep 50); From Bhutan to Blacktown by Om Dhungel Ashley's psychological thriller 'Dark Mode' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel 'Denizen' is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 15 "I'm shivering at the memory of that day." While concerns are being raised about the Hesiots' unorthodox love lives, Monica is opening up about her own torrid past affair. Everyone, it seems, is battling for supremacy. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Mark Lingwood and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Diane wanted to share a special conversation from the archives, an interview with legendary book editor Robert Gottlieb, who died in June at age 92. Gottlieb worked with many of the best-known writers of the 20th century. On the list of names whose work he made shine was Diane Rehm. Diane remembers him as a masterful editor who was so kind to her – someone with name recognition in the world of public radio, but no track record as a writer. Gottlieb became one of Diane's closest friends and confidantes. She says, “he was a genius,” and she was so lucky to have him by her side. Robert Gottlieb joined Diane several times as a guest on the Diane Rehm Show over the years. This is their conversation from September 2016 in which he discussed his memoir, “Avid Reader.”
A lot of times, when we look for advice from our mentors, coaches, and leaders about the right things to say to a client who is interested, almost there, but not quite. What if you can hear the mentor's side of that conversation as it happens? In this episode of What's Working Now? Katie presents another real life example of a recorded live coaching session with Sara Allred. They talk about Sara's client and how to address client hesitation and objection. These are recordings from Katie's side of the conversation via a walkie talkie app (Voxer). Key Takeaways from this episode:What is this episode for, and how do we use it in real life?Notes for client session: Identifying the approach and creating a deadline. Help the client identify the direction they want to take Help the client figure out who is the right fit for them.Help define what's holding the client's decision.Demonstrate non-neediness/non-desperation by giving supportSupporting the researchAcknowledging the fact that there are competitorsStand in confidence of your specializationPresent what it means for the clients to get their service.Something outside of work that has meaning and significance.Share a case study or client testimonialGo for the ask:If everything checks out, when would you like to get started? Don't sell: Identify their problem and help them solve that problem, and determine if you are moving forward or moving on. About Sarah Allred: Sarah is a Marketing to Women EXPERT, International Speaker, 12-Hour Workweek Creator, Business Coach, Podcaster, Cheerleader-Woman, Educator, Mother of 4, Latter-day Saint, and Salsa connoisseur. She is also an Avid Reader, Professional Extractor of her Clients genius, Band Nerd, Doctor's Wife, skiier wanna-be-but-trying, Harry Potter expert, board game hoarder, and queen of homemade pizza to my family of 6 + a Pup (Dexter). Connect with Sarah Allred:Website: https://sarahgracelive.com/ About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker. To connect with Katie: Website: https://katierichardson.com/ Katie's Case Studies: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creator Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbr
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 14 "Why don't you just send me a how-to-write book in the post!" Tensions rise. A new story is surely the answer. A true story about love and obsession. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 13 "It's about time for love. And death." Everyone wants a piece of the Hesiots, but the mysterious women from the East are about to spring some shocking surprises on their hosts. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Mark Lingwood. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 12 "It seemed to her that these odd creatures could serve a purpose, could in some way be useful to her." The Reverend Emily Herrington is a force to be reckoned with - but, then again, so is Anne Hadley. Both women are restless and yearn for power. The Hesiots have picked a lousy time to arrive in this turbulent parish. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Mark Lingwood. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 11 "I'm seeing a kind of threat to the group, maybe treachery, maybe men." As Hilary continues to paint a picture of the Hesiot women and their selective approach to men, so Monica is forced to contemplate her own past and her attitude to love. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Mark Lingwood, Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader Read about the making of the series here: bibiberki.uk/books-articles-and-audio/ www.tempestproductions.net
In this episode, Rachel chats about one of her own favorite hobbies, reading. She shares books that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian Living. There are also a few fun books to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and more!Episode HighlightsA little insight to Rachel's hobby of readingBooks that speak to creating some breathing room in your life in Mindset, Productivity & Hustle Culture, and Christian LivingBooks to read for fun in Memoirs, Young Adult Fantasy, and a few miscellaneous choices to check outHow to continue this conversation with Rachel after listening to the episodeResources MentionedAll It Takes is a Goal podcast with Jon AcuffSoundtracks by Jon AcuffYour New Playlist by Jon, L.E., and McRae AcuffSlow Growth Equals Strong Roots by Mary MarantzBelieve It by Jamie Kern LimaThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerHow to Keep House While Drowning by KC DavisHoly Hustle by Crystal StineYou're Already Amazing by Holley GerthFiercehearted by Holley GerthThe Powerful Purpose of Introverts by Holley GerthPresent Over Perfect by Shauna NiequistDaring Greatly by Brene Brown The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene BrownDirt by Mary MarantzThe Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, Elizabeth & John Sherrill A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald MillerThe Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingThe Land of Stories series by Chris ColferThe Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon MessengerCapital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff by Chip GainesHero on a Mission by Donald MillerHoly Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow by Jamie EricksonRelated Episodes / You Might Also Like
In today's episode, I sit down with children's author Tonya Duncan Ellis to delve into the world of literature that tells interesting stories but also educates. We talk about her immensely popular YA book series, Sophie Washington, and her journey to publication. We'll also get a sneak peak at her upcoming children's picture book, "They Built Me for Freedom," which explores the significance of Juneteenth. From heartfelt discussions about Juneteenth to the exploration of racism in literature, Tonya Duncan Ellis shares her passion for crafting stories that resonate with young readers, foster empathy, and inspire positive change. Join us for an engaging conversation that celebrates the power of words, diversity, and the transformative impact literature can have on shaping young minds. Books Mentioned: The Sophie Washington SeriesThirst by Varshah Bajaj From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae MarksOn the Air with Zoe Washington by Janae MarksThe Harry Potter Series by JK RowlingPrairie Lotus by Linda Sue ParkBetsy-Tacy Series by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Artists Way by Julia CameronThe Davenports by Krystal Marquis The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:30 What have you been reading lately 05:18 Being an Avid Reader and Libraries06:50 Authors who have inspired you?08:25 Her Journey to Publication15:15 The Sophie Washington Series21:00 Forthcoming book “They Built Me For Freedom”, discussing Juneteenth and racism in literature39:12 Writing Tips and the joys and challenges of writing____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 10 "She knew me, and she sensed that I wanted him and that I wouldn't stop until I got him." As more of her past emerges, Monica suggests an unusual, if risky, way of paying Hilary to write her book for her. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With the voices of Rebecca Charles and Georgina Sutton. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader Read about the making of the series here: bibiberki.uk/books-articles-and-audio/ www.tempestproductions.net
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 9 "The point is to stay on top of the land, to own it, to get others to work it." What kind of world have the Hesiot women entered? Will they be able to carve out a place for themselves in this new rural order? And what have they done to the young master of the Hindwold Estate? Monica wanted historical detail. Well, here it is. Your Most Avid Reader is a 24-part original audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a compelling journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. Narrated and sound-edited by With Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader Read about the making of the series here: bibiberki.uk/books-articles-and-audio/ www.tempestproductions.net
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 8 "One succumbs to jealousy rather easily at that age, don't you think?" Having received a new chapter from Hilary, Monica is ready to reveal a little of her early life and the uncomfortable details of her first marriage. Your Most Avid Reader is a brand new 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a surprising journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With Mark Lingwood and Rebecca Charles. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader Read about the making of the series here: bibiberki.uk/books-articles-and-audio/ www.tempestproductions.net
Your Most Avid Reader Episode 7 "There is a band of criminals lying low on our land." Rumours are beginning to circulate about the mysterious women in the woods. Where have they come from and what do they want? But most pressingly - what have they done with young master Dominic? Your Most Avid Reader is a brand new 24-part audio drama from Tempest Productions which will take you on a surprising journey between the past and present, the real and the imagined. With Mark Lingwood and Rebecca Charles. Sound-editing by Mark Lingwood. Written by Bibi Berki. Made by Tempest Productions with the kind support of Rattlesnake Books, London. bit.ly/418OlCe You can find all the episodes so far here: soundcloud.com/user-986948053/sets/your-most-avid-reader Read about the making of the series here: bibiberki.uk/books-articles-and-audio/ www.tempestproductions.net
In a special live recording from Avid Reader in Meanjin, Boe speaks with previous guest Ray Kerkhove at the launch of his book How They Fought published by Boolarong Press. Frontier War Stories is produced, written and hosted by Boe Spearim. Theme music by Mr Rhodes Additional support by Awesome Black You can support the continued creation of this podcast by supporting Boe through the AB Club
A well-written story can change your life. Seriously. The clever and profound narratives and captivating plotlines can become etched in your mind permanently as if tattooed there. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. That sometimes unsettling scenes or commentary in books (or even TV shows or movies) can stick with you when you'd wish they'd exit your mind stage left. Today I'm doing a solo teaching episode to help you “flip the script” and regain your power when it comes to the thoughts swirling in your mind, possibly influenced by media, books, comments made by others, or perhaps even your Enneagram type. Past episode mentioned covering silence and solitude: Listen here!Ready to become the hero of your story and flip the script? Meet the Collective Coaches and get a free discovery call!https://www.simplywholehearted.com/wholeheartedcoachingcollective Connect with Amy:IGWebsite
My GP took off on me last year. Landed some big gig in Geneva I think. He's a bright one. Not that I knew him very well. Only met him twice in six years. Anyhow, I went in for my tri-annual (once every three) check-up the other day. The nurse was pleasant. Told me he'd been working in the same clinic for 30 years. Adventurous, I thought. Then a student comes in. Also pleasant. Bit bland, but hey, I thought, it takes years to spice up character. Finally the resident/doctor arrives. Must've been in her mid-thirties. She was absolutely delightful. Smiling, smart, funny. What a difference she made. She lit up the room. Same can be said of Lizzie Gottlieb when she appeared on the screen. My screen that is, on Zoom. It was a delight to talk with her about Turn Every Page her new documentary (released December 30th, 2022 by Sony Classics). It features the 50-year relationship between writer Bob Caro, 87, and his editor Bob Gottlieb, 91. Turn Every Page has a delightful (yes, I know, I'm using it too much, but I figure if Caro can overuse a mot juste - "loom" in his case, according to Bob G. - so can I) soundtrack. It deftly conducts the viewer, and the two Bobs, through the film towards the pressing goal of completing Caro's biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. We see the two at work on the fifth and final volume of the book and in the process, learn about what they're both after: uncompromised (uncompromising?) excellence. The two are by nature industrious, and both have egos. Combine all of the above and you have the makings of both a classic book, and a very watchable documentary, one that gives you a feel for the magic in this unique relationship and a sense of the great joy that can be experienced between writer and editor as they make a book together. What you get with this film is a whimsical, entertaining glimpse at a very special kind of quiet alchemy. I had such fun with this project: watching the film, twice, re-reading parts of Bob Gottlieb's memoir Avid Reader, conducting the interview, editing it, and then right afterwards, going out for a walk and listening to it. I hope your experience with the listening part is as "delightful" as mine was.
My book I, Millennial: One Snowflake's Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires & Everything Else is out in the world! Gosh. We launched it in Melbourne with a lovely event at the Easey Street Concert Hall in Collingwood, featuring me in conversation with my mate Osman Faruqi. Oz and I discussed the guts of the book and why I wrote it, and I read some bits out and took questions and we all had a great time. I hope you enjoy listening back to our conversation. If you're in Sydney, you can come along to the launch at Better Read Than Dead tonight where I'll be chatting to Jan Fran; or if you're in Brisbane, come along to Avid Reader on Tuesday night to hear me chatting with my Serious Danger comrade, Emerald Moon. Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you If you've got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron I'm doing some big fun shows at Just For Laughs Sydney this weekend, too
Dyslexia often involves struggle, but the best parts are when kids with dyslexia experience success!! Show notes: parnelloeducation.com/episode25 This Episode's Dyslexia Success Stories: From Struggling Reader to AP Classes Multiple Learning Disabilities and STILL Hitting Big Goals! Struggling Reader to Avid Reader! Discovering to Communicate and Use Accommodations Connect with Lisa Parnello: Follow on Instagram @ParnelloEducation Facebook.com/ParnelloEducation Dyslexia Devoted Facebook Group Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Understanding Dyslexia Online Course Conversations with Educators Parent Guide Reader Pen Want to Learn More About Dyslexia? Do you want to learn more about dyslexia and how students with dyslexia learn how to read? Do you want to have a better understanding of special education terminology, the advantages of dyslexia, and how to help your child with dyslexia? For a limited time, you can sign up for lifetime access to my Understanding Dyslexia Online Course with a special 20% discount, just for my Dyslexia Devoted listeners. This course is only open to new participants from now until Thanksgiving 2022. Then I'm closing it down and preparing for my new course opening later this winter, so sign up today while it's still available using the link in the episode description and the promo code; PODCAST for 20% off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dyslexiadevoted/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dyslexiadevoted/support
Welcome to The Academic Life! In this episode you'll hear about: Why we need to write about difficult topics. Four American towns trying to save themselves. The structural processes behind poverty. A discussion of the book The Fight to Save the Town. Today's book is: The Fight to Save the Town: Reimagining Discarded America (Avid Reader, 2022), by Michele Wilde Anderson, which examines how decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked havoc on communities left behind by the modern economy. These discarded places include big cities, small cities, rural areas, and historic suburbs. Some are diverse communities, while others are nearly all white, all Latino, or all Black. All are routinely trashed by the media for their poverty and their politics, ignoring how our smallest governments shape people's safety, comfort, and life chances. For decades, these governments haven't just reflected inequality—they have helped drive it. But Anderson argues that a new generation of local leaders are figuring out how to turn poverty traps back into gateway cities. Our guest is: Michelle Wilde Anderson, a professor of property, local government, and environmental justice at Stanford Law School. Her writing has appeared in the Stanford Law Journal, Yale Law Journal, California Law Review, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, among other publications. Prior to joining Stanford, she worked as a visiting professor, assistant professor, a research fellow, and an environmental law fellow. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Housing Law Project and a board member at the East Bay Community Law Center in Oakland. She holds a joint appointment with Stanford's new Doerr School of Sustainability, and lives with her family in San Francisco. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the co-producer of the Academic Life. Listeners to this episode may also be interested in: On the Line: A Story of Class, Solidarity, and Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union, by Daisy Pitkin Pedagogy of the Poor: Building the Movement to End Poverty, by Willie Baptist and Jan Rehmann How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass, by Aaron Foley Dog Whistle Politics, by Ian Henry Lopez The Miseducation of the Barrio: The School to Prison Pipeline, by Julia Mendoza You are smart and capable, but you aren't an island, and neither are we. We reach across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Here on the Academic Life channel, we embrace a broad definition of what it means to be an academic and to lead an academic life. We view education as a transformative human endeavor and are inspired by today's knowledge-producers working inside and outside the academy. Wish we'd bring on an expert about something? DMs us on Twitter: @AcademicLifeNBN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Emma Roberts is an actor and producer best known for her roles in Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Holidate, and We're the Millers. In this episode, Emma and Hillary dive into their mutual love of reading and how Emma reads books to turn them into screen adaptations for her production company, Belletrist. Emma also shares her dream role and her closet staples and favorites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emma Roberts is an actor and producer best known for her roles in Scream Queens, American Horror Story, Holidate, and We're the Millers. In this episode, Emma and Hillary dive into their mutual love of reading and how Emma reads books to turn them into screen adaptations for her production company, Belletrist. Emma also shares her dream role and her closet staples and favorites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the Maximize Business Value Podcast, Tom previews an excerpt of his new book, 'Maximize Business Value Playbook,' ahead of next week's new series on books for business owners! You won't want to miss this extra special, exclusive look at what's to come!BOOK LIST: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMuro_chqmvOYouNrXX-eeCQLJ6X1uqdQbSPOESTpNs/edit?usp=sharingTom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy, and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that was developed during Tom's career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it. Want to chat more or think Tom can help you? Reach out at tom@masterypartners.com or check out his book, Maximize Business Value, Begin with The Exit in Mind (2020).Mastery Partners, where our mission is to equip business owners to Maximize Business Value so they can transition their business on their terms. Our mission was born from the lessons we've learned from over 100 business transactions, which fuels our desire to share our experiences and wisdom so you can succeed.
Sean and Elizabeth talk about getting into investing, financial freedom goals (0:00), life & jobs in Canada, her passion for scuba diving, random Australian friend connections (52.26), a Dirty John like relationship, establishing boundaries in relationships, her “Best 1st for Last” first night dive she did (1:43:52) Get 2 Know more about Elizabeth IG: @elizabeth.catrina07 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound equipment through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getting2knowupod Support the Getting 2 Know U Pod by SUBSCRIBING, RATING, AND REVIEWING when you listen: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-2-know-u-pod/id1502868247 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/686ov3pdhcVVaN4PXZeMHA?si=hE_tJlSkRii-kaSGcJgLUw&nd=1 Podbean: https://getting2knowupod.podbean.com/
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