Podcast appearances and mentions of Basil E Frankweiler

On this episode, my mom, Mary Hopper Welander, and I discuss shared reading memories from my childhood, how much the library has impacted both of our reading lives, and how her reading life has changed in retirement. She also gives some great advice about how to develop a love of reading in your child.    Books mentioned in this episode:    What Betsy's reading:  On the Calculation of Volume (Book 1) by Solvej Balle  Moms Like Us by Jordan Roter   Books Highlighted by Mary: The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny  Bel Canto by Ann Patchett A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Pachinko by Min Jin Lee  Trust by Hernan Diaz  Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson  The Women by Kristin Hannah Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John Le Carré A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Come, Have Breakfast: Meditations on God and the Earth by Elizabeth A. Johnson The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris    All books available on my Bookshop.org episode page.   Other books mentioned in this episode: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg  Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell  The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun  The Black Wolf by Louise Penny  The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman  The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  My Name is Barbara by Barbara Streisand  Animal Farm by George Orwell  Political Theology Based in Community by Marty Tomszak  Rules of Civility by Amor Towles  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles  The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict  Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson  Gilead by Marilynne Robinson A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle  Many Waters by Madeleine L'Engle 

Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will explore EASTER!!!!! We will also play Part 1 of my interview with KIM A. LARSON: KIM A. LARSON, a Christian author from Minnesota, joined us to discuss her book, "Unraveling Fairy Tales - Learning to Live Happily Ever After". FROM HER WEBSITE: Kim Larson writes in a variety of genres, for the youngest to the oldest of readers. Her debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float, will be released in the fall of 2024. She's published a devotional-style Bible study, Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After, and a dozen poems and short stories in regional anthologies. When she's not writing, you may find Kim working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota with loving parents and four younger siblings. Life in the 1960s and '70s was much simpler, and my parents let us roam freely. The hayloft, farm animals, and my goofy siblings kept me entertained. Maybe that's why I didn't enjoy reading as a child—despite what this photo depicts. Thankfully, that changed in fourth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman, read wonderful books to the class. Two of my favorites were Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Sensing my reluctance to read on my own, my teacher suggested I read The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler. I loved these stories so much that I imagined becoming a writer someday. That dream lay dormant for many years—until I had children. Every night I read to my two boys before bed. I also made up stories, casting Jordan and Jesse as heroes. During the daytime, I helped people's dream of homeownership come true by originating mortgage loans. When my boys were grown, it was finally time to pursue my own dream! When I'm not writing, you may find me searching my flowerbed for monarch caterpillars. (Watch one emerge from its chrysalis here!) I collect flower and vegetable seeds in the fall to plant the following spring. I'm frugal and a homebody, so strolling no farther than my garden for fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes brings me joy. But nothing is more important to me than my faith, family, and friends. https://kimalarson.com

The Note by Alafair Burke is a page-turning thriller that springs into action when one small decision leads a group of friends to question what they know about each other and the secrets we keep from those around us. Burke joins us to talk about the themes in the novel, writing a character driven story, her real-life connections to her stories and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): The Note by Alafair Burke The Better Sister by Alafair Burke Find Me by Alafair Burke Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg Kat's Cradle by Karen Kijewski

It's our 100th episode, and Vicki's back to celebrate with us! And what better way to celebrate 100 episodes—and with Vicki specifically!—than to talk about Platinum trophies and achieving that deeply satisfying 100%. And of course, before we get into all that, we check in on some things we've been reading, watching, listening to, and thinking about! Reading: 'Tales from the Cafe' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler' by E. L. Konigsburg 'Shoot the Moon' by Isa Arsén 'Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture' by Kyle Chayka Watching: Agatha All Along (Disney+) Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (in theaters) Listening to: Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong (podcast) Thinking about: PlayStation State of Play Holy Horror Mansion trailer Find us on Twitter: @NovelGamingPod Send us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.com Logo by: Katie! Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux

Filing cabinet fans, here we go! For this Patreon episode, we are diving right into the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. This 1967 classic features the Kincaid kids, who just need a break from home — and the allure of solving an art mystery. Whether you really love hanging files, eccentric older people, or beds in museums, this book has a little bit of something for everyone (and a chauffeur). If you've never dreamed about sleeping in The Met, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler still has an enduring appeal. We talk about the value of stories that center smart and funny young people, without a moralizing "parents just don't get it" ending. So, will you accept this rose, we mean, invitation to the Met?   Original air date: June 29, 2021

Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.Catherine's library find is another nonfiction, memoir-ish pick called All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley, which chronicles the author's ten-year stint as a guard at the museum. Mentioned: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, also set at the Met.​Terri's random recommendation is on hiatus for the moment as we return to the DWTS ballroom, where Dwight and Daniella pulled off a beautiful foxtrot and our fave Stephen showed he could do more than jive. The less said about the eliminated Anna the better. Mentioned: Champions, with Kaitlyn Olson, who we're seeing a lot during DWTS in ads for her new show, High Potential; and Terri's Substack, Too Old for Cool.In the archives, we headed all the way back to 2017 to discuss our assertion that parenting is not a panacea.​Next week's lineup: Lost S1 E13, "Hearts and Minds," on Tuesday, October 1Only Murders in the Building S4 E6, "Blow-Up," on Wednesday, October 2Weekly roundup (not including DWTS, as the show will be off for the week​) on Thursday, October 3Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.

In this episode, we sit down with homeschool mom Kirsten Hill to discuss the joys and challenges of reading aloud to a primarily male audience. Kirsten shares her insights on selecting engaging books for boys, keeping their attention, and fostering a love of reading through captivating read-aloud sessions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or librarian, you'll find valuable tips and recommendations to enhance your read-aloud experiences with boys. Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Chestry Oak by Kate SeredyThe White Stag by Kate SeredyA Tree for Peter by Kate SeredyA Tune in the Tree by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Anna Hibiscus books by AtinukeAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryUnderstood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan DoyleChronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonThe Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander Percy Jackson and the Olympian series by Rick RiordanBaby Island by Carol Ryrie BrinkIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'DellBanner in the Sky by James Ramsey UllmanCarry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee LathamJohnny Tremain: A Story of Boston in Revolt by Esther ForbesOwls in the Family by Farley MowatRascal by Sterling NorthHarry Potter by J.K. Rowling Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan BerenstainTreasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonLandmark books Guadalcanal Diary (Landmark)The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpeareThe Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareNever Cry Wolf by Farley MowatDetectives in Togas by Henry WinterfeldThe Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt A Rover's Story by Jasmine WargaThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers Thank you for reading Reshelving Alexandria . This post is public so please share it! Get full access to Reshelving Alexandria at www.reshelvingalexandria.com/subscribe

This week Kelly and Katai read FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER by E.L. Konigsburg, the 1968 children's classic about two awesome kids who run away and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They talk loving the writing and the kids, generally praise the book, and then accidentally devolve into a long conversation about the depressing and toxic state of the world and themselves. Have fun!SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free and video versions of our episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more:https://www.patreon.com/teencreepsCONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS:https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruEhttps://twitter.com/teencreepspodhttps://www.instagram.com/teencreepspodhttps://www.facebook.com/teencreepspodBUY TEEN CREEPS MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creepsTEEN CREEPS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/teen-creeps*All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for ad free and video episodes, bonus episodes, and more:⁠https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps⁠ CONNECT:⁠https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruE⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/teencreepspod⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod⁠ MERCH:⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creeps⁠ TEEN CREEPS IS AN INDEPENDENT PODCAST. *All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kelly and Katai read FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER by E.L. Konigsburg, the 1968 children's classic about two awesome kids who run away and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. They talk loving the writing and the kids, generally praise the book, and then accidentally devolve into a long conversation about the depressing and toxic state of the world and themselves. Have fun! SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free and video versions of our episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more: https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps CONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS: https://discord.com/invite/FYp4QNhruE https://twitter.com/teencreepspod https://www.instagram.com/teencreepspod https://www.facebook.com/teencreepspod BUY TEEN CREEPS MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-creeps TEEN CREEPS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/teen-creeps *All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I talk with Halley Sutton about the books we loved reading in our childhood, and how they shaped our reading preferences as adults!Books We Talked AboutElla EnchantedThe Uglies SeriesThe Hunger GamesSally Lockhart SeriesSammy Keyes Series Mara, Daughter of the NileInside the Walls of TroyWalk Two MoonsSong of the Lioness SeriesInto the Land of the Unicorns A Wrinkle in TimeA Ring of Endless LightFrom the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 

KIM A. LARSON, a Christian author from Minnesota, joined us to discuss her book, "Unraveling Fairy Tales - Learning to Live Happily Ever After". FROM HER WEBSITE: Kim Larson writes in a variety of genres, for the youngest to the oldest of readers. Her debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float, will be released in the fall of 2024. She's published a devotional-style Bible study, Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After, and a dozen poems and short stories in regional anthologies. When she's not writing, you may find Kim working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota with loving parents and four younger siblings. Life in the 1960s and '70s was much simpler, and my parents let us roam freely. The hayloft, farm animals, and my goofy siblings kept me entertained. Maybe that's why I didn't enjoy reading as a child—despite what this photo depicts. Thankfully, that changed in fourth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman, read wonderful books to the class. Two of my favorites were Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Sensing my reluctance to read on my own, my teacher suggested I read The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler. I loved these stories so much that I imagined becoming a writer someday. That dream lay dormant for many years—until I had children. Every night I read to my two boys before bed. I also made up stories, casting Jordan and Jesse as heroes. During the daytime, I helped people's dream of homeownership come true by originating mortgage loans. When my boys were grown, it was finally time to pursue my own dream! When I'm not writing, you may find me searching my flowerbed for monarch caterpillars. (Watch one emerge from its chrysalis here!) I collect flower and vegetable seeds in the fall to plant the following spring. I'm frugal and a homebody, so strolling no farther than my garden for fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes brings me joy. But nothing is more important to me than my faith, family, and friends. https://kimalarson.com

KIM A. LARSON, a Christian author from Minnesota, joined us to discuss her book, "Unraveling Fairy Tales - Learning to Live Happily Ever After". FROM HER WEBSITE: Kim Larson writes in a variety of genres, for the youngest to the oldest of readers. Her debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float, will be released in the fall of 2024. She's published a devotional-style Bible study, Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After, and a dozen poems and short stories in regional anthologies. When she's not writing, you may find Kim working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota with loving parents and four younger siblings. Life in the 1960s and '70s was much simpler, and my parents let us roam freely. The hayloft, farm animals, and my goofy siblings kept me entertained. Maybe that's why I didn't enjoy reading as a child—despite what this photo depicts. Thankfully, that changed in fourth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman, read wonderful books to the class. Two of my favorites were Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Sensing my reluctance to read on my own, my teacher suggested I read The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler. I loved these stories so much that I imagined becoming a writer someday. That dream lay dormant for many years—until I had children. Every night I read to my two boys before bed. I also made up stories, casting Jordan and Jesse as heroes. During the daytime, I helped people's dream of homeownership come true by originating mortgage loans. When my boys were grown, it was finally time to pursue my own dream! When I'm not writing, you may find me searching my flowerbed for monarch caterpillars. (Watch one emerge from its chrysalis here!) I collect flower and vegetable seeds in the fall to plant the following spring. I'm frugal and a homebody, so strolling no farther than my garden for fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes brings me joy. But nothing is more important to me than my faith, family, and friends. https://kimalarson.com

Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will explore, "Is God Angry at America", Part 1 We will also play Part 2 of my interview with KIM A. LARSON: KIM A. LARSON, a Christian author from Minnesota, joined us to discuss her book, "Unraveling Fairy Tales - Learning to Live Happily Ever After". FROM HER WEBSITE: Kim Larson writes in a variety of genres, for the youngest to the oldest of readers. Her debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float, will be released in the fall of 2024. She's published a devotional-style Bible study, Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After, and a dozen poems and short stories in regional anthologies. When she's not writing, you may find Kim working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota with loving parents and four younger siblings. Life in the 1960s and '70s was much simpler, and my parents let us roam freely. The hayloft, farm animals, and my goofy siblings kept me entertained. Maybe that's why I didn't enjoy reading as a child—despite what this photo depicts. Thankfully, that changed in fourth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman, read wonderful books to the class. Two of my favorites were Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Sensing my reluctance to read on my own, my teacher suggested I read The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler. I loved these stories so much that I imagined becoming a writer someday. That dream lay dormant for many years—until I had children. Every night I read to my two boys before bed. I also made up stories, casting Jordan and Jesse as heroes. During the daytime, I helped people's dream of homeownership come true by originating mortgage loans. When my boys were grown, it was finally time to pursue my own dream! When I'm not writing, you may find me searching my flowerbed for monarch caterpillars. (Watch one emerge from its chrysalis here!) I collect flower and vegetable seeds in the fall to plant the following spring. I'm frugal and a homebody, so strolling no farther than my garden for fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes brings me joy. But nothing is more important to me than my faith, family, and friends. https://kimalarson.com

Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today's show, we will explore EASTER!!!!! We will also play Part 1 of my interview with KIM A. LARSON: KIM A. LARSON, a Christian author from Minnesota, joined us to discuss her book, "Unraveling Fairy Tales - Learning to Live Happily Ever After". FROM HER WEBSITE: Kim Larson writes in a variety of genres, for the youngest to the oldest of readers. Her debut picture book, Goat's Boat Won't Float, will be released in the fall of 2024. She's published a devotional-style Bible study, Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning to Live Happily Ever After, and a dozen poems and short stories in regional anthologies. When she's not writing, you may find Kim working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. I grew up on a farm in Minnesota with loving parents and four younger siblings. Life in the 1960s and '70s was much simpler, and my parents let us roam freely. The hayloft, farm animals, and my goofy siblings kept me entertained. Maybe that's why I didn't enjoy reading as a child—despite what this photo depicts. Thankfully, that changed in fourth grade. My teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman, read wonderful books to the class. Two of my favorites were Charlotte's Web by E. B. White, and From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Sensing my reluctance to read on my own, my teacher suggested I read The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler. I loved these stories so much that I imagined becoming a writer someday. That dream lay dormant for many years—until I had children. Every night I read to my two boys before bed. I also made up stories, casting Jordan and Jesse as heroes. During the daytime, I helped people's dream of homeownership come true by originating mortgage loans. When my boys were grown, it was finally time to pursue my own dream! When I'm not writing, you may find me searching my flowerbed for monarch caterpillars. (Watch one emerge from its chrysalis here!) I collect flower and vegetable seeds in the fall to plant the following spring. I'm frugal and a homebody, so strolling no farther than my garden for fresh lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes brings me joy. But nothing is more important to me than my faith, family, and friends. https://kimalarson.com

On this episode I talk with Polly Holyoke, author of the award-winning Neptune Trilogy and her latest series, Skyriders. We talk about writing for upper middle grade readers, ways to inspire kids to write creatively, and the unique aspects of writing fantasyBooks mentioned in this episode include:Neptune trilogy, by Polly HolyokeSkyriders series, by Polly HolyokeFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. KonigsburgHoles, by Louis SacharI love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

It's time for our annual Superlative Soirée! (Okay, so we've never called it that before, but it fits, right?!) Today Chelsey and Sara share their favorite and least favorite books of 2023, plus everything in between. YOU helped us come up with some creative categories to cover in this official wrap-up episode, and we can't wait to hear what you think of the titles we discuss.  To get your very own superlative printable, subscribe to our newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com--and to join us for Wharton in Winter, go to patreon.com/novelpairings to sign up. We're so excited for the year ahead! Find us on Instagram @novelpairingspod. Shop for your 2024 TBR through our Bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/novelpairings Books Mentioned: The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton The Odyssey, translated by Emily Wilson A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Gone Girl & Rebecca Wellness & To the Lighthouse Congratulations, the Best is Over! By R. Eric Thomas Wellness by Nathan Hill Disoriental by Negar Djavadi Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park The Employees by Olga Ravn One Woman Show by Christine Coulson The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton The Pleasing Hour by Lily King Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld The Tea Dragon Society by K. O'Neill The Fortnight in September by R.C. Sheriff Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls Blind Owl by Sadeq Hedayat The Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo The Sense of Wonder by Matthew Salesses Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Doomsday Book by Connie Willis Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop All the Right Notes by Dominic Lim Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Saddiqi Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Loot by Tania James North Woods by Daniel Mason  

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!I'm thrilled to introduce you to our new contributor voice to the Book Gang podcast. Jessica Bearak is likely a familiar voice to you because she is such a loyal participant in so many book club spaces around the web. It was such a treat to meet her IN PERSON earlier this year, and after having the best time discussing our books together, I asked if she could picture herself sharing the microphone with me.  Learn more about Jessica's reading life and the surprising destination I took her to when she visited that kickstarted our year together. We brainstormed many fun ideas for the days ahead but knew we needed to start things off with a magical hook.  What could be better to celebrate this occasion than a book stack filled with found family?  Today, we will dive into the concept of the found family trope and its significance in literature and our lives, especially around the holidays. From insights from past guests to the trivia we discovered about some of our favorite beloved stories, there is something for everyone in today's introductory episode. I hope you feel compelled to share this episode and support our new voice today. Check out our BONUS “found family” book list that includes our favorite historical fiction, middle-grade novels, and even a dark psychological thriller with this theme. EDITOR'S NOTE- Thank you to Lynda Cohen Loigman for the gorgeous chat on The Matchmaker's Gift (accidentally missing from this morning's intro!!)Meet Jessica BearakJessica is a lifelong book lover who embarked on her literary journey at three, immersing herself in childhood classics like "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Phantom Tollbooth." Jessica actively participates in two in-person book clubs and many online discussions regularly. She has been an invaluable member of the MomAdvice Book Club and joins us as a regular contributing voice.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! The 2023 MomAdvice Book Club Books (thank you to EVERY AUTHOR who participated!)The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian MillerThe 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Books AnnouncedFound Family Trope Books to Read Now (BONUS BOOK LIST)The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsFrom The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler by E.L KonigsburgThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterEncyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints by Donald J Sobol (includes the story Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Fighter Kite)Public Library of Saint Joseph CountyWhat Chosen Family Means and How to Build Your OwnMatt Cain's Publishing Journey: The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Magic of Old Hollywood BooksThe Sunshine Girls by Molly FaderThe Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda SkenandoreBest Books About Hollywood to Get Swept AwayMoloka'i by Alan BrennertDaughter of Moloka'i by Alan BrennertVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q SutantoStrange Sally Diamond by Liz NugentHow to Use the Storygraph App For a Better Reading Life2023 Summer Reading GuideThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartCoyote Lost and Found by Dan GemeinhartThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThe Spectacular Life Lessons from Books About Road TripsMosquitoland by David ArnoldThe Best Prime Reading Guide (FREE books, including The Second Life of Mirielle West)Amy's Interview with Nathaniel Ian MillerThe Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh Shop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Get My Happy List NewsletterConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect With Jessica on InstagramJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

This running-away-to-the-Met novella from 1967 really holds up! Listen in for a good dose of nostalgia, surprisingly great prose and some excellent crone energy!

We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have.  This week we are chatting about what we literally read in October!  To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org.   Traci: Liar's Beach by Katie Cotugno From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg The Secret Place by Tana French The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall   Clytemnestra by Costanza Cosati  Starling House by Alix E. Harrow Manacled by SenLinYu  The Dinner List by Rebecca Sterle The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger Ellie:  An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habock Happiness Falls by Angie Kim Knockout by Sarah MacLean  

Jim from The Office read this book, and now Donny and Chelsea did! That's right - it's time to cover From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. In the C-word heavy recap of this mystery... with no mystery, the two discuss why they'd be terrible running away from home, dumpster diving for furniture, why the mall would be a terrible place to escape to, the mail-checking habits of millennials, and... Jon Benet Ramsey advent calendars. For bonus episodes and unedited & unhinged audio and video recaps, subscribe to our Patreon! If today's episode makes you laugh (or scream), please do us a favor and rate our show 5 STARS on Apple or Spotify Follow Us on Social Media! TikTok: @cuteonepodcast Chelsea: @ohnochels Donny: @realdonnywood Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I talk with Margaret Peterson Haddix, NYT Bestselling author of 50 books. We talk about her newest middle grade book, The Ghostly Photos, her extensive writing career, and her love of middle grade fiction. Books mentioned in this episode include:The Ghostly Photos, by Margaret Peterson HaddixThe Secret Letters, by Margaret Peterson HaddixInto the Gauntlet (The 10th book in the 39 Clues series), by Margaret Peterson HaddixRunning Out of Time, by Margaret Peterson HaddixFalling Out of Time, by Margaret Peterson HaddixFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. KonigsburgA Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'EngleI love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.

Jes and Sarah are taking us back to middle school this month! They're talking about some of their favorite books from when they were in middle school and giving you some readalikes for those books today!   Show Notes   Middle School Books and Readalikes   Weetzie Bat, by Francesca Lia Block One Last Stop, by Casey McQuiston Stray City, by Chelsey Johnson   Shadow Children series, by Margaret Peterson Haddix How Beautiful We Were, by Imbolo Mbue War Girls, by Tochi Onyebuchi   Fear Street series, by R.L. Stine My Heart is a Chainsaw, by Stephen Graham Jones Camp Damascus, by Chuck Tingle   Island series, by Gordon Korman Into the Jungle, by Erica Ferencik The River, by Peter Heller   The Face on the Milk Carton, by Caroline B. Cooney Dear Child, by Romy Hausmann A Girl Named Anna, by Lizzy Barber   From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, by E.L. Konigsburg Where'd You Go, Bernadette, by Maria Semple The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, by C. Alan Bradley   What We're Reading The Wallflower Wager, by Tessa Dare Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon, by Melissa L. Sevigny How Can I Help You, by Laura Sims Thornhedge, by T. Kingfisher The Forest Brims Over, by Maru Ayase; translated by Haydn Trowell   First Dibs A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations, and the Future of Food, by Will Harris Say You'll Be Mine, by Naina Kumar   Best Bets Fight Night, by Miriam Toews The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, by Deesha Philyaw

“Don't join the book burners. Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book...” ― Dwight D. Eisenhower     Aurelien digs out from under a pile of library sale books and catalogs her unread gems. Tune in for hot takes on old books!    Ranging from "the most unusual mystery novel ever written", to neurological non-fiction, to the YA of our nightmares, and short story collections from famous writers, plus all the various genre adventures, and a random secret gift, the gang's all here.    Shade of the Tree by Piers Anthony Condominium by John D. MacDonald Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz Dawn by Octavia Butler The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring by John Bellairs The Man who Mistook his wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart The Nine Lives of Chloe King by Celia Thompson Wicked Witch Murder by Leslie Meier Bluebeard's Egg and other stories by Margaret Atwood From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by e.l. konigsburg Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman Shade's Children by Garth Nix The Floating Admiral by Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, G.K. Chesterton   What to read first, spooky friends?? Weigh in and support the show at https://www.patreon.com/spookyaurelien    ------- Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com

This week on From the Front Porch, it's time for another Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 434” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Monsters by Claire Dederer American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli Upstream: Selected Essays by Mary Oliver At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon (unavailable to purchase) Ordinary Light by Tracy K. Smith (audiobook) (paperback) Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin (audiobook) (hardcover) Freaks, Gleeks, and Dawson's Creek by Thea Glassman (audiobook) (hardcover) The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (audiobook) (hardcover) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center (audiobook) (paperback) Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum (audiobook) (hardcover) Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter (audiobook) (paperback) Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes (audiobook) (hardcover) I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (audiobook) (hardcover) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr  Dear Regina by Flannery O'Connor The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee 11/22/63 by Stephen King Memorial Drive by Natasha Tretheway Life and Other Love Songs by Anissa Gray Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Houston From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Bloomability by Sharon Creech (unavailable to purchase) The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin East of Eden by John Steinbeck Jaws by Peter Benchley From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Directions to Myself by Heidi Julavits. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Summer is a wonderful time to see Thomasville, Georgia!  If it's time to hit the road for a quick getaway, we're exactly what you're looking for! You can rekindle your spark, explore historical sites, indulge in dining out, shop at amazing independent stores, and finally relax and unwind. There's no better getaway than Thomasville!  Whether you live close by or are passing through, we hope you'll visit beautiful Thomasville, Georgia – it's worth the trip! Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com.

Filing cabinet fans, here we go! For this Patreon episode, we are diving right into the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. This 1967 classic features the Kincaid kids, who just need a break from home — and the allure of solving an art mystery. Whether you really love hanging files, eccentric older people, or beds in museums, this book has a little bit of something for everyone (and a chauffeur). If you've never dreamed about sleeping in The Met, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler still has an enduring appeal. We talk about the value of stories that center smart and funny young people, without a moralizing "parents just don't get it" ending. So, will you accept this rose, we mean, invitation to the Met? Joining our Patreon is a great way to support the show. You can join us here: patreon.com/dollsofourlivespod You can find episodes, resources, and a link to our merch store and patreon on our website: dollsofourlivespod.com   Pre-order our book: Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl We love to hear from you! Drop us a line dollsofourlivespod@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram -@dollsofourlivespodcast Twitter - @dollslivespod Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DollsOfOurLivesPod/ Follow Allison on Twitter and Instagram @allisonhorrocks Follow Mary @mimimahoney (Instagram) or @marymahoney123 (Twitter) Need a source of calm in your day? Listeners will get a free audiobook when you start a new monthly Libro.fm membership for $14.99 a month. You'll get two audiobooks for the price of one in your first month as a member. Valid in the US and Canada.Subscribe to Libro FM! Choose from over 150,000 audiobooks and even support your local bookstore with your purchases as a member. To sign up, use code DOLLS or this link: https://tidd.ly/3EwqiF5

Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure. This week, we're discussing E. L. Konigsburg's Newbery award-winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, a 1960s romp about a pair of siblings who find refuge and mystery at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art. From the Mixed-Up Files is a story simple in prose, yet imbued with rich descriptions and detail to leave a lasting impression. In today's episode, we talk about our own mixed-up, nostalgic memories of reading Mrs. Frankweiler, the alluring nature of Konigsburg's novel for generations of readers, and the need to have our own private “somethings.” Plus, we help you dive deeper into the world of art and art forgery with a novel in translation and prepare for beach reading with a summer-y story about two teenage misfits, first love, and their creative endeavors.   We're learning to be better, more critical and thorough readers of classic and contemporary literature, and there's still time to join us for the last month that we're reading children's classics! Sign up to join our community of nerdy readers where we host bonus mini-episodes, lectures, seminars, and book clubs. Head on over to patreon.org/novelpairings to join our Classics Club today. Annual subscriptions are now available at a discounted price.   Pairings Timestamp: 39:22   Books Mentioned:   Portrait of an Unknown Lady by María Ganzia Now That I Found You by Kristina Forest Possession by A. S. Byatt The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson

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On Today's Show "I go to the locations in the books when I can, and I go there and I scout them the same way I scouted them when I was shooting documentaries. I'll just kind of walk around the same way I did for years producing television to really figure out the best way to take advantage of a location." - James Ponti As a child, James Ponti was not a reader. Instead, he discovered an interest in storytelling through film. James' mother's own love for movies, coupled with her artistic career piqued his curiosity about the life of a creative. Throughout his 25 years of experience in visual media, James continued to master his understanding of storytelling techniques, characters, and worldbuilding. Additionally, location scouting for the screen would go on to inspire some of the backdrops for his most famous works.James' unique perspective from his start in visual storytelling allowed him to become the immersive, illustrative author that he is today. In this episode, James shares about movies that influenced him, how locations inspire his work, and his transition from movies and television to kidlit. As with all episodes, our author guest creates a unique reading challenge that is available on Beanstack and also at thereadingculturepod.com/james-ponti. Listen to the episode to learn more about James' challenge, Mystery Author. ContentsChapter 1 - The Great Escape (1:46)Chapter 2 - All The President's Men (4:43)Chapter 3 - Santa's Slay ‘79 (6:21)Chapter 4 - On The Hospital Floor (8:38)Chapter 5 - From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (12:25)Chapter 6 - In Good Company (24:37)Chapter 7 - Co-Conspirators (28:04)Chapter 8 - Mystery Author (31:33)Chapter 9 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (33:01)This episode's Beanstack featured librarian is Kathleen Durant, the Librarian at Camden Middle School in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Listen to the end to hear her creative approach to make reading new books a fun experience for kids.Links https://www.jamesponti.com/ https://www.beanstack.com https://www.thereadingculturepod.com/james_ponti

This spring semester, we are trying something a little different. We hope you all are up for venturing into uncharted territory together as we spend a few months reading Classic Children's Literature! From fantasy to historical fiction to adventure, we will explore the influences of children's stories on contemporary literature. Using our signature literary lens, we intend to reflect on some of our favorite books as young readers while scrutinizing how well they hold up to the modern kid lit canon.  We will discuss each of these selections on the main feed, but if you'd like to dive deeper into the themes, history, and connections between these texts, consider joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/novelpairings.  A quick note: we don't share which books are our book club selections for each month, because we haven't chosen them yet! We'll put out a poll on Patreon. Novel Pairings Spring 2023: Classic Children's Literature  February: Fantasy  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman Patreon Lecture: Reading Children's Classics with a Literary Lens March: Historical Fiction Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman Patreon Seminar: Should Grown-Ups Read Twilight?: The role of children's literature in the adult reader's life April: Orphans and Scamps The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg Patreon Lecture: From Alice to Amari: The Hero's Journey in Children's Fiction May: Books in Translation Inkheart by Cornelia Funke The Wild Book by Juan Villaro Patreon Office Hours

Nationally recognized and award-winning Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom in conversation with middle grade author, Jo Watson Hackl the author of Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe and the founder of Outdoorosity, a free resource for information and inspiration about nature. (The interview took place during the International Association of School Librarians (IASL) conference in Columbia, South Carolina, where both Melissa and Jo were invited to present.) Jo Watson Hackl is the author of the bestselling novel, Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, published by Random House Children's Books. Smack Dab was awarded the Southern Book Prize and is an Amazon Teacher's Pick. Jo also is the founder of Outdoorosity.org, a free resource for information and inspiration about nature. Jo is a first-generation college graduate on a mission to help students connect with nature, build skills that promote grit, resiliency and SEL skills, and improve overall writing, and she loves to do school visits. In collaboration with experienced educators, she and her team have developed a bounty of free resources for educators and other readers, available at www.johackl.com, and Outdoorosity.org. Episode Resources: About Jo's book Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe published by Penguin Random House The Joy Report Podcast: Nature is for Everyone: Equity in the Outdoors "The Joy Report" is a podcast dedicated to sharing stories about climate solutions and environmental justice grounded in intersectionality, optimism, and joy with host Arielle King (@ariellevking), an environmental justice advocate. Commitment to Create More Equitable Access to Parks & Nature Books Mentioned: George, Jean Craighead. (1959). My side of the mountain. Konigsburg, E. L. (1967). From the mixed-up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Lloyd, N. (2022). Hummingbird. Scholastic Press. Mapp, R. (2022). Nature swagger: Stories and visions of black joy in the outdoors. Chronicle. Connect with Melissa Thom: Twitter Instagram Website Connect with Jo Watson Hackl: Twitter Facebook Web Connect with Carrie Seiden: Twitter

The dynamite Jessie Losch (https://twitter.com/JessieLosch) is here to guide me through one of her favorite childhood books– one I'd never read before and maybe got more magic out of as an adult than I know I would have as a child. I make a few references to Charlotte's Web, but I decided to hold off on that ep until next week. Rest assured, it is coming in due time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our guests from this past summer, Kate Wickers, introduced us to the work of British nonfiction writer Ben Aitken. His books are funny, intelligent, poignant and we're thrilled he agreed to speak with us from his home in London. We chatted with him about his many books, particularly The Marmalade Diaries which was just published in the US in June. Ben is funny in that understated way that Americans like us find charming. The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple follows Ben's experience being a millennial lodger with a 80 year old widow as COVID shut everything down in 2020. But we also cover his various travel books including The Gran Tour and A Chip Shop in Poznan. You can follow Ben Aitken on Instagram and Twitter at @benaitken85. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Find us on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a BookLover Books mentioned in this episode: 1- J and C / The Cafe--plays by Ben Aitken 2- Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett 3- Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding 4- The Gran Tour by Ben Aitken 5- The Marmalade Diaries by Ben Aitken 6- Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson 7- Dear Bill Bryson by Ben Aitken 8- A Chip Shop in Poznan by Ben Aitken 9- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 10- Hello Stranger by Will Buckingham 22- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz 23- From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 24- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Movies mentioned-- 1- The Way (2010) 2- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) TV series mentioned -- 1- The Sandman - Netflix (2022 - ) 2- Game of Thrones - HBO (2011-2019) 3- The Witcher - Netflix (2019 - present) 4- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Amazon (2022 -)

One of our guests from this past summer, Kate Wickers, introduced us to the work of British nonfiction writer Ben Aitken. His books are funny, intelligent, poignant and we're thrilled he agreed to speak with us from his home in London. We chatted with him about his many books, particularly The Marmalade Diaries which was just published in the US in June. Ben is funny in that understated way that Americans like us find charming. The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple follows Ben's experience being a millennial lodger with a 80 year old widow as COVID shut everything down in 2020. But we also cover his various travel books including The Gran Tour and A Chip Shop in Poznan. You can follow Ben Aitken on Instagram and Twitter at @benaitken85. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Find us on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a BookLover Books mentioned in this episode: 1- J and C / The Cafe--plays by Ben Aitken 2- Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett 3- Bridget Jones' Diary by Helen Fielding 4- The Gran Tour by Ben Aitken 5- The Marmalade Diaries by Ben Aitken 6- Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson 7- Dear Bill Bryson by Ben Aitken 8- A Chip Shop in Poznan by Ben Aitken 9- The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 10- Hello Stranger by Will Buckingham 22- Ban This Book by Alan Gratz 23- From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg 24- Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Movies mentioned-- The Way (2010) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) TV series mentioned -- 1- The Sandman - Netflix (2022 - ) 2- Game of Thrones - HBO (2011-2019) 3- The Witcher - Netflix (2019 - present) 4- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Amazon (2022 -)

We're indulging in something fun and delightful today, because that's just what we all need. My guest is Natalka Burian, author of the great new speculative novel THE NIGHT SHIFT, which combines the night life of New York City with the portals and intrigue of a time traveling sci-fi novel. It's fast paced and engaging from the very beginning, and an absolutely fun read. Natalka shares her thoughts on working in the service industry, running a nonprofit, and idolizing NYC from her childhood on a farm. We chat all about From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and spoiler, we're both absolutely delighted. Don't worry, no spoilers for the book. Buy Natalka's book: https://bookshop.org/books/the-night-shift-9780778333043/9780778333043 Natalka's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalkaburian?lang=en Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast

Did you miss us?  After our quick spring break, we are back with another childhood classic, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! We read the book and watched the 1995 made for TV movie and woof- that was something.  We talk museums, The Mummy, and how this book just hit us right in the feels. Yes this episode also features a possible squeaky desk chair and our inability to pronounce the book correctly! Want more? Follow us on Instagram (@pagetoscreenpod) and twitter (@page2screenpod)  Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!  

E.L. Konigsburg's From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler has endured on library shelves as many older Newbery books often do. In this episode we talk about whether the 1967 mystery cum adventure story still earns that spot on the shelf. We discuss Claudia Kincaid as a role model and possible queer feminist icon and also have a lot of feelings about the Met's admission policies. We look at epistolary writing style, parentless child tropes, and discuss whether inflation and technology have ruined madcap children's adventures. We also consult an expert who has served on the Newbery Award committee and Audrey and Kelsey fight over a Face Vase. These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via Twitter @PGCMLS with #TheseBooksMadeMe or by email at TheseBooksMadeMe@pgcmls.info. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, visit our blog at https://pgcmls.medium.com/.We cover a lot of ground in this episode and used some books and articles as jumping off points. Here's a brief list of some of them if you want to do your own further research:The Met's not free anymore: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/04/arts/design/met-museum-admissions.htmlGreat garage sale finds: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/618643/amazing-yard-sale-findsWhat happened to automats?: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/automat-history

Where it all started for two high school English teachers Ian and Joe. It's like their origin story but instead of saving the world it's book. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg (1967) vs Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (1943).

On today's episode, we're discussing the 1967 Newberry Award winner,  From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basel E. Frankweiler. We discuss running away, the desire in kids to be "seen" and how we all have secrets! 

Welcome to Season Two of Not How I Remember It! Mandy and Jenny revisit the classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Music: Newer Wave by Kevin MacLeod Link: //incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7016-newer-wave License: //creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Happy holidays, friends! Thanksgiving (and other things) got in the way of our regular release schedule last week. We hope this recap of From the Mixed Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler (1967) will help us make it up to you. Look out, though: this is another one where we get all sappy. Can you blame us? E.L. Konigsberg wrote a Newbery Medal-winner, here!Other topics of discussion: dressing appropriately and comfortably for the Thanksgiving feast, Sonny Bono's career-high appearance on The Love Boat, and totally unnecessary lab coats. Next time: The Baby-Sitters Club #4: Mary Anne Saves the Day (1987), by Ann M. Martin. 

Bonus Episode! Todd Doughty joined Ryan on the podcast to chat about his book, Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World. Be prepared for an episode full of dopamine and two friends catching up! Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World Todd Doughty Spotify Playlist Follow Todd Doughty on Instagram Other Books Mentioned During this Episode: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (audiobook) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (audiobook) Gmorning Gnight by Lin-Manuel Miranda (audiobook) From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (audiobook) An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard (audiobook) Darling Girl by Liz Michalski (audiobook) The Firm by John Grisham (audiobook) A Time to Kill by John Grisham (audiobook) The Pelican Brief by John Grisham (audiobook) Shady Hollow by Juneau Black (audiobook) Mordew by Alex Pheby (audiobook) The Every by Dave Eggers (Indie Exclusive Hardcover!) (audiobooks) Louise Penny Gamache Series (audiobooks) Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon (audiobook) Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (audiobook)  Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (audiobook) Other Links Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our website by Category! Donate to the bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook Twitter Libro.fm (Our Audiobook Platform) Use the code “LAYDOWN” for 3 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Everyone Loved It But Me is a podcast where  Lisa talks about a beloved book from a different perspective. In this episode, Lisa discusses book buying for the 2021 holidays and how the supply chain issues could impact new releases. Here are books that could sell out this holiday season as predicted by Parade Magazine and Lisa:·       Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty·      Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones·      Matrix by Lauren Groff·      One Last Stop Casey McQuiston·      People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry·      Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr ·      The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab·      Midnight Library by Matt Haig·      The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray·      The Four Winds by Kristin HannahBooks to consider as gifts this holiday season:·      The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book, 4 by Bill Watterson·      Garfield What Leftovers? His 71st Book by Jim Davis ·      Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks·      Front Desk by Kelly Yang·      The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill·      Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai·      From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler  by E.L Konigsburg·      You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson ·      Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys·      A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith·      The Women of Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell·      The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman·      Less by Andrew Sean Greer ·      Have You Seen Luiz Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Lya Badgley has led a fascinating life, and talking to her about the role books have played in her life was a fantastic conversation. She introduced me to the atmospheric thrillers of Lawrence Osborne, who we'll be hearing a lot more from in the near future – all of his books have been optioned for movies. Lya and I also discussed writers who communicate an immersive sense of place, her life as a rock star, and how she hung on to her humanity while documenting some of the worst atrocities humans have ever committed. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Lya Badgely Website/Instagram/Facebook   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Discussed in this episode: Hunters in the Dark by Lawrence Osborne The Foreigner's Confession by Lya Badgely (releases Feb 1, 2022; available for pre-order now) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Has anyone else noticed how often my guests refer to this book? It's one of my all-time favorites, too!) The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Wet and the Dry: A Drinker's Journey by Lawrence Osborne In the Shadow of the Banyan: A Novel by Vaddey Ratner The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris   Discussed in the Patreon Exclusive Clip Cambodian Amok The Cambodian Community in Long Beach, California (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Lya Badgley has led a fascinating life, and talking to her about the role books have played in her life was a fantastic conversation. She introduced me to the atmospheric thrillers of Lawrence Osborne, who we'll be hearing a lot more from in the near future – all of his books have been optioned for movies. Lya and I also discussed writers who communicate an immersive sense of place, her life as a rock star, and how she hung on to her humanity while documenting some of the worst atrocities humans have ever committed. Support the Best Book Ever Podcast on Patreon   Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Lya Badgely Website/Instagram/Facebook   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Discussed in this episode: Hunters in the Dark by Lawrence Osborne The Foreigner's Confession by Lya Badgely (releases Feb 1, 2022; available for pre-order now) From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg (Has anyone else noticed how often my guests refer to this book? It's one of my all-time favorites, too!) The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith The Wet and the Dry: A Drinker's Journey by Lawrence Osborne In the Shadow of the Banyan: A Novel by Vaddey Ratner The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris   Discussed in the Patreon Exclusive Clip Cambodian Amok The Cambodian Community in Long Beach, California (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Friends, Daniel Handler (the true author of the book we're reading this week - Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book One: A Bad Beginning [1999]) tells a GRIM story. However, the way he tells it is so amusing and comforting that we can't help but love it. We hope you will, too.Other conversation topics: pasta puttanesca (simply delicious with or without anchovies), the 1990 movie Reversal of Fortune, and getting dressed up for imaginary weddings to Captain Georg Von Trapp. Next time: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967), by E.L. Konigsburg.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! 

In this mixed-up episode of Adapt or Perish, we're looking at the museum stowaway classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! In this episode we discuss: E.L. Konigsburg's original 1967 novel The 1973 theatrical movie, also released as The Hideaways, directed by Fielder Cook, written by Blanch Hanalis, and starring Ingrid Bergman, Sally Prager, and Johnny Doran The 1995 television movie, directed by Marcus Cole, written by Betty Goldberg, and starring Lauren Bacall, Jean Marie Barnwell, and Jesse Lee Soffer Footnotes: "The Thrilling Gardner Museum Heist" from BuzzFeed Unsolved Claudia's Puzz 3D: Bavarian Castle You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast. We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, biweekly bonus show! We hope to see you there. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can always email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com.

Kate Lansing lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, daughter, and a chair-napping tabby cat named Maple. Her love for mysteries began when she devoured From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler as a young girl, and has grown from there. An award-winning short story author, her work has appeared in the Brave New Girls Anthology and the Crossing Colfax Anthology. She writes the Colorado Wine Mystery series—the third book in the series, Mulled to Death, was released in late October and the the fourth book of which, Till Death Do Us Port, will be out fall 2022 from Berkley! More on Kate Lansing: https://katelansing.com/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

Have you ever wanted to peek into the mind of a museum curator? What about the secret thoughts of a creative collective's Director? Well stop looking through their trash cans and return that creepy spy kit because that's just what you'll get on today's episode! This installation of Curator's Corner features the mind meld of CU Art Museum's Head Curator - Hope Saska - and Boulder Creative Collective's Director - Addrienne Amato. Together they'll teach us the books, experiences, and plans that transformed them from art appreciators to art activists!   Get ready to wander with 2 wonder stars!  Best Quote: “The idea started on a hike… with my business partner who's also my best friend; we'd both just moved here and we felt like something was sort of missing." Spotify playlist: bit.ly/CuratorsCornerPlaylist Today's Gif: bit.ly/CurateThatGif To learn more about one of Hope's favorite childhood art books, check out "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" via bit.ly/MixedUpFilesBook! And if you find yourself in NYC anytime soon, stop by The Morgan Library and Museum to see an exhibit on one of Hope's favorite creatives: Pierre Jean Mariette :) To read other Wonder Star stories, check out the full book: bit.ly/WonderStarsBook Learn more about the Universe and get bonus content at WonderStarsUniverse.com Music by Blue Dot Sessions Published and produced by the Eboni Freeman Institute#WonderStars

Morgan Johnston, artist and small shop owner in Birmingham, AL, joins Carrie on The Localist this week to talk about going into the holiday season as a small business owner during a pandemic. Morgan catches us up on what's going on with her business, and how her art career has expanded the past few months. Morgan and Carrie touch on the elusive concept of balance that we all strive for, and how you have to know yourself (and your limits!) to even attempt balance. Morgan describes their strategy for helping people shop this season, and Carrie shares an idea for making a wishlist using Instagram. Community is an important part of Morgan's shop's mission, and she tells us how they're maintaining community when gathering is difficult. Morgan and Carrie wrap up with reasons to shop local-ish, some projections for gifting this year, and how you can get your hands on some of Morgan's art.  Mentioned in this episode:  Club Duquette  @ClubDuquette on Instagram Morgan Johnston's first episode on The Localist  Javacia Harris Bowser on The Localist  Susan Rollwagen on Homeschooling on The Localist  From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler   The Boxcar Children Charm on 2nd  The Velveteen Rabbit  When I Was Small by Sarah O'Leary  @RuggedandFancy on Instagram  Great Bear Wax Company  Seasick Records  Perry Computer  The Cartiers Birmingham Museum of Art  @crollwagen on Instagram CarrieRollwagen.com  The Local List Google Form 

With the beginning of summer right around the corner, keeping our kids occupied and enjoying family activities are typically high on everyone's list. What if you could accomplish both by adding the simple activity of reading aloud together? Sarah Mackenzie, homeschooling mom of 6 and founder of the Read Aloud Revival podcast shares how her family got hooked on reading aloud and some great books to add to your summer reading list. In This Episode, You'll Hear... The benefits of reading aloud and playing audiobooks for your children, especially those who can read on their own. How to keep your kids engaged while reading aloud or listening to an audiobook A starter list of great books to read to your kids Books Mentioned: Paul Galdone Fairy Tales Books by Robert McCloskey Books by Jan Brett Books by Tomie dePaola A Bear Called Paddington (and others by Michael Bond) Books by E.B. White Books by Beverly Cleary My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Half Magic by Edward Eager Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers Books by J.R.R. Tolkien Download Sarah Mackenzie's Excellent Book List --> Quick Links: Click here to get your free 2 week trial of PrepDish.com More about the Read Aloud Revival podcast Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. Connect with Sarah Mackenzie Blog: https://amongstlovelythings.com Social media: Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat!