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It's summer! Which means Brittany is going to be... 1) outside, 2) chilling, and 3) reading. So it's once again time for It's Been a Minute's annual summer books episode!Celebrated romance authors Bolu Babalola and Emily Henry return to the show to discuss their summer reading recommendations, ranging from spiteful and salacious to sweet and spicy.Books discussed in the episode:Sweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasLush by Rochelle Dowden-LordCasanova LLC by Julia WhalenThe Wickedest by Caleb FemiThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahMatriarch by Tina KnowlesLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We are bringing our special live recording of The Most Recommendable Books of the Century So Far out from behind the Patreon wall for all listeners to try to entice you to come to our next live recording at Powell's on July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far). Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthea Roberts began her career in international law. But after years of studying global conflict and power, she realized the real problem wasn't policy—it was perspective. People weren't just disagreeing on solutions; they weren't even seeing the same problems. This realization led Anthea to develop "Dragonfly Thinking," a framework designed to help individuals and organizations view challenges through multiple lenses. She is now creating AI tools to apply this methodology to real-world decision-making. In this episode, Dart and Anthea talk about designing better thinking, why diverse mental frames matter, and what it means to build tools that make us better thinkers, not just faster ones.Anthea Roberts is the founding CEO of Dragonfly Thinking and a Professor at the Australian National University. Her award-winning book Six Faces of Globalization explores competing narratives shaping the global order, and her work blends law, systems, and cognition to help people and institutions think better at scale.In this episode, Dart and Anthea discuss:- Why thinking better—not faster—is the key to solving complex problems- How to help teams see their blind spots and cognitive defaults- What AI can and can't do to improve decision-making- Why tools must fit the human hand (and mind)- The value of metaphor and reframing in shaping insight- How to operationalize integrative complexity inside organizations- And other topics…Anthea Roberts is a Professor at the Australian National University's School of Regulation and Global Governance and a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School. A globally recognized legal scholar and systems thinker, she created “Dragonfly Thinking,” a framework for navigating complexity through multiple perspectives. Anthea is the award-winning author of Is International Law International? and co-author of Six Faces of Globalization, named one of the Best Books of 2021 by the Financial Times and Fortune. Through her company Dragonfly Thinking, she is developing AI tools to support better decision-making in complex environments.Resources Mentioned:Anthea's website: anthearoberts.comDragonfly Thinking: dragonflythinking.netSix Faces of Globalization, by Anthea Roberts and Nicolas Lamp: amazon.com/Six-Faces-Globalization-Loses-Matters/dp/0674245954Superforecasting, by Philip Tetlock: amazon.com/Superforecasting-Science-Prediction-Philip-Tetlock/dp/0804136718Images of Organization, by Gareth Morgan: amazon.com/Images-Organization-Gareth-Morgan/dp/1412939798Kate Griggs on Work for Humans: open.spotify.com/episode/6JogZDTsIeABNKsuCGV6VeConnect with Anthea:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthea-roberts-a8596b142/ Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Jeff and Rebecca talk about recent reading, why late night talk shows might be interested in doing book clubs, a victory in court against book bans, and more book news. Then, Jeff talks to Al Woodworth, Managing Editor of the Amazon Books team, about their picks for the Best Books of 2025 so far and how their team makes those selections. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode:  St. Francis, MN school district drops book banning policy & returns books to shelves in respond to lawsuit Carla Hayden speaks out about firing Stephen Colbert launches the Late Show Book Club The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Book of Alchemy of Suleika Jaouad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My real life book club members Yasmin Dunn and Stephanie Newman-Smith join me to talk about the best books we've read (so far) in 2025! Join SECRET STUFF on Substack for our BONUS conversation and for Stephen King SummerWe've created special lists of all the books we talk about on amazon and on Bookshop FULL SHOW NOTES HERELaura's Best Books of the Year (so far):Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-AknerThere's Always This Year by Hanif AbdurraqibShow Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld Didion and Babitz by Lili AnolikYasmin's Best Books of the Year (so far):Careless People by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsEntitlement by Rumaan AlaamIt Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life by Jillian Turecki Steph's Best Books of the Year (so far):Run for the Hills by Kevin WilsonMutual Interest by Olivia Wolfgang-SmithLike Mother, Like Mother by Susan RiegerALSO MENTIONED:The Chani AppYou Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani NicholasThe Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie BostwickSUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You!FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramSIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Fingersh is a writer, freelance journalist, and most recently, the author of Stay: A Story of Family, Love & Other Traumas (Rowman & Littlefield), which was named one of the best memoirs of 2024 by People Magazine and called “Rich, wise, funny, and hard to put down” by NYT bestselling author Anne Lamott.Julie's personal essays, editorials, and reported stories have appeared in The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Huffington Post, and more. Her Substack newsletter, Take my Advice. I'm Not Using It, is a midlife sequel of an award-winning humorist column she wrote in her twenties for Billboard Publications. Julie has two adult children and lives with her husband in Marin County, California and New Haven, Connecticut. Julie FingershWriter, Journalist & AuthorNew York Times | Huffington Post | Oprah MagazineAuthor of: Stay: A Story of Family, Love, & Other Traumas  (Rowman & Littlefield) Named one of People Magazine's Best Books of 2024 Named one of Zibby Owens's Top 22 Books of 2024 and Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2024 Substack newsletter: “Take My Advice. I'm Not Using It”  Our Hosts:   ·         Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X        Audiobook :https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS        Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:   https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com  Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

Main character Dr. Valentina Hargrove is on a mission to prove once and for all that hockey players are modern-day cavemen. Her research? A rigorous, scientific analysis of their behavior. Her problem? Brock “The Rock” Thomson, captain of the Alexandria Eagles, who's as infuriatingly charming as he is undeniably intelligent. Brock's used to breaking records, not be a research model, but Dr. Val's experiment has him intrigued. The more time they spend together, the more he's determined to show her that not all hockey players fit her outdated hypothesis. And when her professional curiosity turns personal, Val is forced to ask herself: is she studying a player… or falling for one? A delightful mix of sports romance and relatable themes that will keep readers engaged. It's perfect for fans of forced proximity and the coach's daughter tropes, offering a fun ride through attraction, discovery, and the choices we make. About the author: International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and People Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor's picks and translated into multiple languages. After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she splits her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge. For more info: https://avamiles.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Rebecca Schinksy, Vanessa Diaz, and Danika Ellis go deep on V.E. Schwab's highly anticipated new book to answer the question: So, is it good? Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.com5 Best Books to Read in 2025 (That Will Change Your Life)In this 1:1 episode, I'm sharing the 5 books that are shaping my 2025—and why they might just change your life too.From personal mastery to performance, longevity to leadership—these reads have shifted how I think, work, and live. If you want to grow this year, start with the right inputs. These are mine.In this episode, you'll discover:Why The Wealth Money Can't Buy might be Robin Sharma's most important book yetThe single mindset shift from Essentialism that'll change how you manage timeWhat I learnt about legacy and leadership from All Black legend Sam Whitelock's autobiographyThe biohacking breakthroughs inside Tony Robbins' 600+ page deep dive, Life ForceA sneak peek into my upcoming book, Habits of High Performers, and how to claim $450+ in launch bonusesIf you're serious about growth this year, don't just scroll—read.Grab a copy of my new book Habits of High Performers here - www.thehabitbook.comHave me deliver a keynote or workshop to your team - email Caroline at Caroline@jjlaughlin.comListen to the episode I did with Greg McKeown here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDX3h5Tx09M&list=PLwEV0R3KOLDBvJ3Wy6hdPZ_6yddT3lAIl&index=38 Send me a personal text message- Pre-order my new book TODAY - www.thehabitbook.comSupport the show

When tracing the origins of today's war and devastation in Gaza, it may be easy to overlook economic inequality in favor of political or ideological explanations. In this episode, political analyst and public opinion expert Dahlia Scheindlin says a chief cause of the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict was the severe poverty of Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, where unemployment was sky high even before the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. There was a time when Israelis believed peace was necessary for Israel's economy to thrive, and that Palestinian growth could substitute for a Palestinian state. A generation later, Gaza is rubble. Further reading: The Economic Foundation for Peace in Israel and Palestine by Dahlia Scheindlin for The Century Foundation. Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin is a political analyst and a public opinion researcher who has advised on nine electoral campaigns in Israel and worked in 15 other countries over 25 years. She is a Haaretz (English) columnist and a Century International policy fellow. She is the author of The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel: Promise Unfulfilled, listed on Foreign Affairs' Best Books of 2024.

Danika Ellis joins Jeff to talk about a spate of book-related AI disasters, Amazon's list of the best books of the year, Michelle Obama's recently-announced book, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) Book Riot's In the Club, In Reading Color, and Our Queerest Shelves Newsletters Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years  Chicago Sun-Times runs AI-generated summer reading list w/ fake books And business insider thing too AI clone books showing up on amazon:  Amazon's Best Books of the Year & Goodreads most popular books of the year so far Michelle Obama's new book The Two Kinds of Book Auctions James Cameron to adapt THE DEVILS 13 Signs You Used ChatGPT to Write Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Books? – Chris Boyd opens this episode with a story from his most recent trip to the dentist where the hygienist was asking for financial planning book recommendations and advice as to how she should go about finding a financial planner who is willing to work with someone who has a modest income and assets. Chris and co-host Jeff Perry suggest a wide variety of books for people at various stages of their financial journey. The dialogue shifts to the challenges of finding a financial planner. Jeff shares the three questions that everyone should ask to anyone in the financial services industry who they are considering working with. For more information or to reach TEAM AMR, click the following link: https://www.wealthenhancement.com/s/advisor-teams/amr

Have you ever wanted more clarity around how your brain works? Often, it can be knowledge that can mean the difference between having the perspective and tools to make changes in your life, or not. There are countless books on the subject, but here, Osher details 7 that have been instrumental to his own life, that have helped his own clarity on the inner workings of our minds - in other words, the books he thinks about (and recommends) when he thinks about thinking. For more, links to those books are here: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Check out (and pre-order) Osher's upcoming book here Scope out Chris Ryan's upcoming comedy shows here Have thoughts? Other books you think Osher should read? Or anything else? Email him Get your tickets to Story Club hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff is joined by Book Riot editors Danika Ellis and Erica Ezeifedi to talk about what makes a beach read, beach reads picks, and memorable beach reading moments. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) The Best Beach Reads of All Time The Hey YA Podcast Book Riot's In the Club, In Reading Color, and Our Queerest Shelves Newsletters Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff is joined by Book Riot editors Danika Ellis and Erica Ezeifedi to talk about what makes a beach read, beach reads picks, and memorable beach reading moments. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com Discussed in this Episode: The Book Riot Live at Powell's July 9th: The Best Books of the Year (so far) The Best Beach Reads of All Time The Hey YA Podcast Book Riot's In the Club, In Reading Color, and Our Queerest Shelves Newsletters Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa booksellers share their favorite titles for young readers, from picture books to young adult stories.

Today on the show, I share some of my favorite books of 2024!!! • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson • Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo • Les Misérables by Victor Hugo • Serenity in the Storm by Kayleigh McEnany • The Queens of Animation by Nathalia Holt Listen as I break down each title! And...Happy Reading!

Workplace bullying isn't just uncomfortable—it's career sabotage. If you've ever felt targeted, diminished, or singled out by a colleague or boss, you're not alone. The harsh reality? There's likely at least one bully in every office, and they've honed their behavior over decades. Vicky Oliver is a leading career development expert and the multi-bestselling author of five books, including Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots (Sourcebooks 2008) and 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of “Best Books for HR Interview Prep.” She is a sought-after speaker and seminar presenter and a popular media source, having made over 901 appearances in broadcast, print and online outlets. In this episode, Vicky shares her insights on workplace bullying, drawing from her extensive research and personal experiences. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing bullying behavior and offers practical strategies for women to address it effectively.   What you will learn from this episode: Understand the definition of bullying in the workplace and how it can manifest in various forms. Learn the prevalence of bullying and why it often goes unaddressed in organizations. Discover actionable strategies for women to confront bullying behavior and advocate for themselves.   “If you feel that you are being teased, called out in any way, then you are being bullied.” – Vicky Oliver   Valuable Free Resource:  For more information, visit vickyoliver.com.   Topics Covered: 00:00 - Introduction to the topic of bullying in the workplace and the ingrained nature of bullying behavior. 02:23 - Vicky Oliver discusses her book and how she became interested in the topic of bullying. 02:57 - Definition of bullying and the subjective nature of what constitutes bullying. 06:02 - Insights on why bullies often remain in power and how they can be skilled at their jobs. 09:11 - Strategies for women to address bullying behavior they are experiencing. 10:36 - Importance of documenting bullying incidents and approaching the bully directly. 14:07 - Steps to take if direct communication with the bully does not work. 19:09 - Mistakes to avoid when dealing with bullies, including emotional reactions. 20:43 - Advice for bystanders on how to support colleagues who are being bullied. 23:28 - Discussion on why bullies often get away with their behavior and the dynamics of power in the workplace. 25:44 - Final thoughts on modeling good behavior and building a positive reputation in the workplace.   Key Takeaways: On Bully Behavior Patterns: “It isn't that somebody like arrives at an office and then they start bullying people. No, it's an ingrained behavior. Maybe it's been going on for 30 years with that person.” - Vicky Oliver On Changing People: “I also feel that it's very difficult to change people. Somebody has to want to change.” - Vicky Oliver On Documentation: “There's a difference between somebody teasing you once and then a pattern of abuse. What you're trying to get in your list is showing a pattern.” - Vicky Oliver On Workplace Dynamics: “Be the go to person who solves the problems and calms the waters. And as more and more people respect you, your reputation will rise.” - Vicky Oliver On Recognizing Bully Power: “Recognize that you're up against something that's quite dangerous and that they know how to survive.” - Vicky Oliver   Ways to Connect with Vicky Oliver: Website: https://vickyoliver.com/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-oliver-737219/    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSarahEBrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com

On our Best June Books episode, Kirkus' editors share their top titles for the month. Then New York Times-bestselling author Ibi Zoboi joins us to discuss First Day Around the World, illustrated by Juanita Londoño (Versify, June 3). Kirkus calls Zoboi's latest picture book “both monumental in scope and tightly focused, with an emotionally resonant core.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

' I think reading a book is sometimes like... you've slowed things down. You're in this present moment, working on this very particular thing. And I think we want more of that in our lives.' What makes a business book worth reading - or publishing? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume (and, let's be honest, variable quality) of business books on the market, you'll appreciate Todd Sattersten's refreshingly thoughtful approach. As the author of The 100 Best Business Books of All-Time and the upcoming 100 Best Books for Work and Life, he's done a lot of leg work on your behalf as a reader.  And as publisher and owner of Bard Press, he's doing his bit for quality over quantity with a startlingly original business model: Bard publishes just one book each year. Risky? Revolutionary? Realistic? All of those things. We also talk about the increasingly blurred lines between business and self-development books, the importance of identifying real-world problems and the route to 100,000 copies. Extraordinary Business Book Club gold. 

Martin Cothran is provost at Memoria College, which offers a master of Arts degree in the great books. He is a cofounder of Memoria Press, which publishes a complete K-12 classical curriculum, and Highlands Latin School in Louisville, KY, and is the author of several popular textbooks, including Traditional Logic, Material Logic, and Classical Rhetoric programs. He has been a voice on education and other public policy issues as a senior policy analyst for The Family Foundation of Kentucky since 1992.And if that wasn't enough, you can find his new project at Blood and Morality. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.foundationfather.com/subscribe

The Friday Five for May 23, 2025: Field Notes 5.23.2025 Google Announces NotebookLM App AI Actions in Microsoft Windows 11 TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens 2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report   Field Notes 5.23.2025: Register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits: https://summits.ritterim.com/   Google Announces NotebookLM App: Beaty, Artie. “Google's Popular AI Tool Gets Its Own Android App - How to Use NotebookLM on Your Phone.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 19 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/googles-popular-ai-tool-gets-its-own-android-app-how-to-use-notebooklm-on-your-phone/. Peters, Jay. “Google Releases Its NotebookLM Mobile App.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 19 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/669828/google-releases-its-notebooklm-mobile-app. Wang, Biao. “Understand Anything, Anywhere with the New NotebookLM App.” Blog.Google, Google Blog, 19 May 2025, blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-app/.   Microsoft Announces AI Actions in Windows 11: Warren, Tom. “Microsoft Is Putting AI Actions into the Windows File Explorer.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 20 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/670251/microsoft-windows-11-ai-actions-file-explorer-context-menu. Whitney, Lance. “Microsoft's New AI Tool Lets You Edit Images and Summarize Docs Right in File Explorer.” Zdnet.Com, ZDNET, 20 May 2025, www.zdnet.com/article/microsofts-new-ai-tool-lets-you-edit-images-and-summarize-docs-right-in-file-explorer/.   TikTok Sleep Meditation for Teens: Hasan, Sadiba. “Can TikTok Help Young People Take a Break From Screens?” Nytimes.Com, The New York Times, 19 May 2025, www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/style/tiktok-guided-meditation-sleep.html. Malik, Aisha. “Tiktok Rolls out a New Meditation Feature to Help You Get off the App and Sleep.” Techcrunch.Com, TechCrunch, 15 May 2025, techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/tiktok-rolls-out-a-new-meditation-feature-to-help-you-get-off-the-app-and-sleep/. Roth, Emma. “Tiktok Will Show Teens Guided Meditation after 10pm.” Theverge.Com, The Verge, 15 May 2025, www.theverge.com/news/668051/tiktok-guided-meditation-wind-down-10pm.   2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report: Stelzner, Michael A. “2025 Social Media Marketing Industry Report.” Socialmediaexaminer.Com, Social Media Examiner, www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report-2025/. Accessed 21 May 2025. Learning to Delight in the Limelight ft. Linda Ugelow: https://lnk.to/asg644 Order Your Copy of Delight in the Limelight: https://lindaugelow.com/delight-in-the-limelight/   Resources: 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media: https://lnk.to/asgf20250131 Best Video Editing Apps for Social Media: https://lnk.to/8xfGo0 Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions: https://lnk.to/ASG665  From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025  Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/ The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-best-books-for-insurance-agents/   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

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Chuck Shute and Martin Popoff discuss Popoff's book on Guns N' Roses, highlighting its unique photos and the collaboration with his editor, Dennis. Popoff has written 130 books, with 40% of his income from mail orders. They delve into the band's history, including the challenges of updating books and the impact of grunge on hair metal. Popoff emphasizes Axl Rose's dedication to creativity and the band's evolving sound. They also touch on the band's interactions with other musicians and the enduring influence of Guns N' Roses' music. Martin Popoff discussed his new book on Guns N' Roses, set to release by mid-June, with pre-orders available on Amazon and his website, where he signs and ships copies. He mentioned his prolific YouTube channel, "The Contrarians," and his audio-only podcast, "History and Five Songs with Martin Popoff," which has 308 episodes. Popoff also highlighted his involvement in other podcasts, including an AC/DC podcast with John Gaffney and appearances on Brian Slogale's "100 Most Important Songs" series. Chuck Shute concluded the conversation by thanking Popoff and mentioning the upcoming episode release.0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:20 - New GnR Book & Pics 0:02:05 - Writing Books & Updating Them 0:04:23 - Mailbox Money, Royalties & Best Books 0:06:54 - Guns 'N Roses At 40 0:08:34 - Early Guns 'N Roses, Name & Genre 0:16:55 - Shaking Up Rock, Hair Metal & Grunge 0:21:00 - Use Your Illusions 0:24:20 - Production & Sound of Appetite 0:28:25 - Possible New GnR Album & Izzy 0:30:10 - GnR, Motley Crue & Musical Connections 0:31:50 - Music Scene, Moving to L.A. & Evolution of Streaming 0:35:47 - New Bands, Cult Bands & Standing Out 0:42:28 - Axl Rose, Creativity & Time Lapses 0:45:25 - Tommy Stinson on Axl's Strengths & Weaknesses 0:47:03 - Interviewing Big Rockstars Like Axl & Izzy 0:55:50 - Fan of Hair Metal & Grunge & Evolution of Rock 1:02:03 - New Book, Pre-Ordering, Youtube & Podcast1:03:52 -Outro Martin Popoff website:https://martinpopoff.com/html/bookslistChuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: poolside reading and friends who know your reading tastes Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: it's finally time to let you know the bookish friends' best books of 2024! The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  2:30 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 6:42 - Our Current Reads 6:47 - Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (Kaytee) 10:31 - Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Meredith) 19:41 - The Dark Maestro by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 19:56 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 21:40 - Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb 24:19 - Campfires & Corpses by Nikki Weber (Meredith) 28:10 - Woodworking by Emily St. James (Kaytee) 28:45 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 31:59 - This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead (Meredith) 37:33 - Bookish Friends' Best Books of 2024 40:11 - The Women by Kristen Hannah (#4) 40:13 - The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (#4) 40:17 - Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being In Love by isthisselfcare (#4) 40:40 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon (#3) 40:45 - Margot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (#1) 40:47 - All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (#1) 43:36 - James by Percival Everett 43:37 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy 43:38 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach  44:35 - In An Instant by Suzanne Redfearn 44:57 - The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin 45:13 - All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby  45:30 - You Are Here by David Nicholls 45:31 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali 45:47 - Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner 46:23 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (#1 disliked) 46:26 - The Fury by Alex Michalides (#2 disliked) 46:30 - Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (#3 disliked) 46:33 - The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (#3 disliked) 46:47 - Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 46:48 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow 46:56 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 47:05 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 47:13 - The Husbands by Holly Gramazio 47:15 - All This and More by Peng Shepherd 47:30 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett 49:18 - What Happened to Nina by Dervla McTiernan 50:13 - Meet Us At The Fountain 50:17 - I wish to press This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan. (Kaytee) 50:19 - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan 52:38 - Shawnathemom on Instagram 54:31 - I wish book slumps weren't a thing. (Meredith)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is a new indie to the rotation - Dog Eared Books in Ames, Iowa. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

We speak with literary scholar and biographer, Heather Clark, author of Red Comet, which was selected for the New York Times Book Review's "10 Best Books of 2021" list and was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography and a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography. It won the Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism in 2022. We talk about how Clark made the case for the eleventh biography of Sylvia Plath to her agent, and what it was like for her editor to tell her that she actually wanted a doorstopper of a book. Clark tells us about how she treated Plath's fiction and poetry in the context of telling Plath's life story, and how Clark organized her research notes. Clark also tells us about the group biography she wrote after Red Comet, and her next biography subject. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact

My guest today is Sara Furlong. Sara is a writer, author, story editor and creative director with twenty years of experience. As a graduate of the Radio and Television Arts program from The Toronto Metropolitan University, Sara received her education from the best in the business and has gone on to work as a professional writer in many different aspects of the media industry. As an advertising writer and creative director, Sara has created hundreds of commercials with her company, WhirlyGig Creative Inc. She has been featured as an expert on TV and podcasts and enjoys sharing family travel through the lens of accessibility on her social media platform, Have More Fun. Sara is also a prolific children's book author. Her “Every Brain is Beautiful” picture book series has been read thousands of times and won several awards. It has remained a top seller on Amazon since its release in July 2023 and has received a favourable Kirkus Review. Also, her middle-grade novel, Do You Know Who Killed Me?, was included in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2023 edition, and several of her other books have won awards and been bestsellers. Sara's unique experience and ability to tell engaging stories is what drew her to her Storyay, which she knows will be the next big thing in Children's literature. In this episode we discuss Whirlygig Creative, writing, publishing and children's literature.Website - http://whirlygigcreative.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/_havemorefun/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-furlong-warren-560b969/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whirlygigcreative9918In this episode you will learn:1. How to navigate the business side of writing and being a writer2. Ways to overcome those nasty creative blocks when they pop up for you.3. Why it's so important to embrace your unique voice and the impact that can have in the world. “So one of the things that I find is really hard is that business side of it. So a lot of times authors have this great story they want to get out, but then what do I do with it?” - 00:03:42“Every Brain is Beautiful was definitely the most powerful thing that has spawned in nine other books out of it, and had a much bigger impact than I expected." 00:24:35“Your goals are your own, and that is ok, so no matter what the world tells you your goals are supposed to be, you need to decide what works for you. ” 00:38:19

Over the last few years, in addition to teaching young single adults a temple prep class she calls “Temple Plus,” Melinda Brown has traveled from her home in Utah to Durham, North Carolina to pursue a degree from Duke Divinity School. In the process, she has found her love and appreciation for the temple deepen. On this week's episode, she shares why she believes the gifts God intends to endow us with within His holy house are intended to bless our lives in the present.  She now recognizes that eternity is now. 2:50- Divinity School 11:25- Liturgy and Temple Worship 16:15- The Giver and the Receiver 22:51- Teaching Children About the Temple 31:21- Seeking a Positive Temple Experience 38:19- Temple Garments 43:25- Practice 48:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “Every day is a new starting point and we just get to keep trying. It's all practice.” Links:  An Endowment of Love- https://bit.ly/3S2OqVu Eve and Adam- https://bit.ly/4kahyGe Instagram Live with Mindy Brown- https://www.instagram.com/tv/Ch0wfgLpIGl/?igsh=cXl1MWozdmo4aTNv Previous All In episode with Mindy Brown- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000467433196 YouTube mini-class on the Temple with Mindy- https://youtu.be/dw1CkaFJp_w Other recent interviews with Mindy about “An Endowment of Love”-  Out of the Best Books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-the-best-books/id1779601020?i=1000704289819 Magnify- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fresh-perspective-on-our-temple-experience/id1643211858?i=1000702502616

Send us a textWe're back, no holler this time, but the best books for a Benjamin! We take a look at books inside the 100 dollar range, give or take, and recommend the best values, sleepers, and books we found in this range.Music [00:00]Buzz Ad [00:14]Intro [01:10]Best Books for a Benjamin [02:14]Outro [21:02]Please like and subscribe if you'd like to hear more comic talk!(Bi-weekly shows dropping on Wednesday)Social Media:Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/CBJpodcastTwitter -  https://twitter.com/CbJpod  (@CBJpod)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cbjpod/  (@CBJpod)Youtube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCTDcugHYqAbgjwbdGWbZjnA/Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1206320Currently listed on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many others!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

What are tariffs really used for? For economic protection? For political gain? For enforcing foreign policy? In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest scholar: ►Why James Madison foresaw tariffs as an inevitable source of conflict? ►In U.S. history, did Americans ever complain that tariffs are really a tax on the people? ►What was the first instance in which tariffs were used as a foreign policy tool? ►What is the Tariff of Abominations? ►How did tariffs backfire on Southern politicians? ►How are tariffs and secession movements related? ►Were tariffs part of Civil War's history? ►What powers did Congress grants to FDR over tariffs? ►What part of U.S. history does Pres. Trump point to as justification for his tariff policy? ►What was Pres. Reagan's tariff policy? ►How is tariff policy with the USSR different than our tariff policy toward China?

This episode is a compilation of answers to YOUR questions that were asked directly from my listeners who attend my weekly business education YouTube live webcast. Topics covered include: How is Berkshire able to beat the market every year, Best advice for new investor, Best books about investing and more. Refer to chapter marks for a complete list of topics covered and to jump to a specific section. Download my free "Networking eBook": www.harouneducation.comAttend my weekly YouTube Live every Thursday's 8am-11am PT. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to receive notifications. Learn more about my MBA Degree ProgramConnect with me: YouTube: ChrisHarounVenturesCompleteBusinessEducationInstagram @chrisharounLinkedIn: Chris HarounTwitter: @chris_harounFacebook: Haroun Education Ventures  TikTok: @chrisharoun300

Join our book club!patreon.com/LifeonBooksJoin the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more!https://linktw.in/BRYAnVhWant to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online:https://linktw.in/ZeoltyWant to know my all time favorite books? Click the link below!https://bookshop.org/shop/lifeonbooksFollow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alifeonbooks/Follow Andy on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/metafictional.meathead/Books mentioned in this episode: Everything is Now by J Hobermanhttps://amzn.to/3H0P17uhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781804290866Nadja by Andre BretonThe Uncollected STories of Mavis Gallanthttps://amzn.to/4diMyl5https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681378749The USA Trilogy by Juan Dos Passoshttps://amzn.to/3XX8r34https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780063351530The War of the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosahttps://amzn.to/4ka6nxehttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780312427986Rock, Paper, Scissors by Naja Marie Aidthttps://amzn.to/44bvAm6https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940953168JR by William Gaddishttps://amzn.to/3GhDb8Hhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681374680Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweighttps://amzn.to/4k3zW3zhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590172001Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestlerhttps://amzn.to/3H0QbQohttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781501161315Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenterhttps://amzn.to/3GNhaiphttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590173244I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpmanhttps://amzn.to/3ELSnLchttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781945492600Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Dusapinhttps://amzn.to/3EIaXnuhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781948830416Stoner by John Williamshttps://amzn.to/3Z9pT4Ghttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590171998The Year of the French by Thomas Flanniganhttps://amzn.to/438PtIzhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590171080Memoirs from Beyond the Grave: 1768-1800 by François-René de Chateaubriandhttps://amzn.to/3EYjm6dhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681379616The True Deceiver by Tove Janssenhttps://amzn.to/4k7zpgKhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590173299Margery Kempe by Robert Gluckhttps://amzn.to/4jP392thttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681374314Anniversaries by Uwe Johnsonhttps://amzn.to/3GNGUv9The Netenyahus by Joshua Cohenhttps://amzn.to/3GFhJeihttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681376073When we Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatuthttps://amzn.to/43mchplhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681375663Loved and Missed by Susie Boydhttps://amzn.to/4iT0jIghttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681377810Malina by Ingeborg Bachmannhttps://amzn.to/3YxkWCMhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780811228725The Letters of William Gaddishttps://amzn.to/43uWjZ9The Summer Book by Tove Janssenhttps://amzn.to/4m7G4cFhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590172681Bomarzo by Manuel Mujica Láinezhttps://amzn.to/44oFKA2https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681379425Jack the Modernist by Robert GluckEffingers by Gabriele Tergithttps://amzn.to/3GKtsrMhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681379791#literature #books #booktube

My favorite topic, any time of year.Join the SECRET STUFF BOOK CLUB where we're about to kick off the 5th annual STEPHEN KING SUMMER!FULL SHOW NOTES HEREBooks I'm Looking Forward To Reading:The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie BostwickPlayworld: A Novel by Adam RossBroken Country by Clare Leslie HallRun for the Hills by Kevin WilsonThree Biographies:Sister Sinner by Claire HoffmanMark Twain by Ron ChernowManson by Jeff GuinnBest Books Lately:There's Always This Year by Hanif AbdurraqibAmericanah by Chimimanda Ngozi AdichieParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-AknerThe Tell by Amy GriffinVictorian Psycho by Virginia FeitoWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyALSO MENTIONED:Ep. 258: Best Books Lately with Liz HeinNYTimes 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyEp. 98: How To Start a Book ClubSUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode!FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on InstagramBUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura TremaineBUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to grieve — and when does grief become a danger to your life? In this weighty episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, a leading expert in psychology whose work on grief and loss has touched millions. Dr. O'Connor shares groundbreaking insights on the subtle yet critical differences between the stereotypical grief process and prolonged grief, revealing why your heart can literally stop functioning due to loss. From staggering statistics showing a man's heart attack risk skyrockets on the day his spouse dies, to the intimate science of how our bonds regulate our well-being, this conversation is as thought-provoking as it is moving. Discover practical strategies to navigate those raw, overwhelming moments of loss, and learn how to build a personal toolkit for healing. Whether you're coping with grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode promises a deep, human exploration into turning heartbreak into hope. This episode has been sponsored by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). “It's not just that you're having grief, which is normal. It's that we're unable to find a way to adapt given that we have grief. So people with prolonged grief feel like life holds no meaning anymore, or they feel so angry and bitter about what's happened that they have trouble connecting with their living loved ones.” ~ Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD Our guest, Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Arizona, where she directs the Grief, Loss and Social Stress (GLASS) Lab, investigating the effects of grief on the brain and the body. Her book “The Grieving Brain” was included on Oprah's list of Best Books to Comfort a Grieving Friend. O'Connor holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Having grown up in Montana, she now lives in Tucson, Arizona. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently Kirkus Reviews came up with their own list of the Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far). And it seemed to Betsy that it would be a good idea if we tackled one of those books that neither of us knew. Looking into it, they included the 2005 title Martha by the illustrious and highly talented Gennady Spirin. This autobiographical title was never placed in the nonfiction section of any library, but it would fit in there perfectly by today's standards. Listen as we repeatedly mispronounce the creator's name (and then sloooowly get it correct), compare him to Hodor (but with better hair), talk fussy eating, and how if this book was produced today there would definitely have some backmatter urging you not to pick up crows. For the full Show Notes please visit: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/04/28/fuse-8-n-kate-martha-by-gennady-spirin/

The LA Times recently released their "best 30 books of the last 30 years" list, and of course...we have something to say about itJoin our book club!patreon.com/LifeonBooksJoin the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more!https://linktw.in/BRYAnVhWant to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online:https://linktw.in/ZeoltyWant to know my all time favorite books? Click the link below!https://bookshop.org/shop/lifeonbooksFollow me on Instagram:  / alifeonbooks  Follow Andy on Instagram  / metafictional.meathead  Books mentioned in this episode:Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchonhttps://amzn.to/42FfJd7https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143...Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchonhttps://amzn.to/4js3jN4https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143...Against the Day by Thomas Pynchonhttps://amzn.to/4jOmfFAhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143...Falling Man by Don Delillohttps://amzn.to/4cSrj9Khttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781416...Zero K by Don DeLillohttps://amzn.to/447ACjJhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781501...The Silence by Don DeLillohttps://amzn.to/4jFynZahttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781501...The Plot Against America by Philip Rothhttps://amzn.to/3YP0ixVhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781400...Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchonhttps://amzn.to/42x7mjXhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143...100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquezhttps://amzn.to/42sHkQ1https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780060...The Inspector Barlach Mysteries by Friederich Durrenmatthttps://amzn.to/4iBeMZshttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780226...Moonglow by Michael Chabonhttps://amzn.to/443zz4fhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780062...The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolanohttps://amzn.to/4bIZgZIhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780312...Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Parkhttps://amzn.to/3GjELqHhttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780812...Paranoia by Victor Martinovichhttps://amzn.to/3GpDWNihttps://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780810...Pay as you Go by Eskor David Johnsonhttps://amzn.to/3S3apvd

April 23, 2025 - With the ever-growing need to understand ourselves and humanity as a whole, it is necessary to examine the concepts of morality, ethics and universal values as guiding principles of the human condition. With generous support from Y.T. Hwang Family Foundation, The Korea Society presents a Series on Ethics and Common Values. This series promotes the understanding of central themes of our human existence - morality, ethics, personal responsibility, compassion and civility - through a series of lectures by distinguished speakers and conversation with extraordinary individuals who exemplify the universal values in line with the mission of Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation and The Korea Society. The Korea Society and Y. T. Hwang Family Foundation is proud to present Ilyon Woo in a conversation with Ed Park. Ilyon Woo is the New York Times best-selling author of Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, which won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Biography. Time Magazine called Master Slave Husband Wife an “edge-of-your-seat drama”; The Wall Street Journal pronounced it: “A narrative of such courage and resourcefulness it seems too dashing to be true.... a ‘genuine nail-biter.'” It was one of the New York Times's “10 Best Books of 2023” and People Magazine's “Top Ten Books of 2023,” also named a best book of the year by The New Yorker, Time, NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, Boston, Chicago Public Library, and Oprah Daily. A finalist for a Kirkus Prize, the book was long-listed for the Carnegie Medal, nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards, and supported by a Whiting Creative Nonfiction Writing Grant. Woo is also the author of The Great Divorce: A Nineteenth-Century Mother's Extraordinary Fight Against Her Husband, the Shakers, and Her Times. Her writing has appeared in The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and The New York Times. Woo has traveled the country to speak at bookstores, museums, schools, and book festivals, and she has been featured on such programs as NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and CBS Sunday Morning. She holds a BA in the Humanities from Yale College and a PhD in English from Columbia University. Ed Park is the author of the novels Same Bed Different Dreams (2023), a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Personal Days (2008), a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award. His fiction, essays, and reviews have appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, Harper's, The Atlantic, Bookforum, McSweeney's, and many other publications. He is a founding editor of The Believer and the former literary editor of The Village Voice, and has worked in newspapers and book publishing. He currently teaches writing at Princeton University. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/arts-culture/item/1980-y-t-hwang-family-foundation-series-on-ethics-common-values-a-conversation-with-ilyon-woo

I've been looking forward to releasing this one…   Nat Cassidy comes to Talk Scared about When the Wolf Comes Home, his new novel that I –and people like me – are already calling out as one of the Best Books of the Year™.   It's a shaggy, undisciplined, sprinting beast of a book that obeys no rules. You may think it's a werewolf novel, and you may be right... but also very wrong. It's a book about transformations of many kinds, about fatherhood and the very nature of fear itself. But it's also funny, scary and sad as hell.   You'll love the damn thing, and this conversation.   Enjoy!   Other books mentioned:   Mary: An Awakening of Terror (2022), by Nat Cassidy Nestlings (2023), by Nat Cassidy Play Nice (forthcoming, 2025), by Rachel Harrison   Support Talking Scared on Patreon   Check out the Talking Scared Merch line – at VoidMerch   Come talk books on Bluesky @talkscaredpod.bsky.social  on Instagram/Threads, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last summer, when The New York Times Book Review released its list of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, one of the authors with multiple titles on that list was Hilary Mantel, who died in 2022. Those novels were “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies,” the first two in a trilogy of novels about Thomas Cromwell, the all-purpose fixer and adviser to King Henry VIII.Those books were also adapted into a 2015 television series starring Mark Rylance as Cromwell and Damien Lewis as King Henry. It's now a decade later and the third book in Mantel's series, “The Mirror and the Light,” has also been adapted for the small screen. Its finale airs on Sunday, April 27.Joining host Gilbert Cruz on this week's episode is Mantel's former editor Nicholas Pearson. He describes what it was like to encounter those books for the first time, and to work with a great author on a groundbreaking masterpiece of historical fiction. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Discover the top books for personal trainers to read like Grit, How to win friends and influence people, How to Become A Successful Personal TRainer and many more.Reading might be the most underrated skill for personal trainers looking to elevate their careers above the 90% who quit within their first year. While most fitness professionals obsess over certification acronyms, the truly successful ones are quietly building their intellectual foundation through consistent, deliberate reading habits.The contrast is striking. Picture a potential client walking into a gym to meet two trainers: one scrolling social media, the other absorbed in a professional development book. Before a word is spoken, one has already established themselves as a dedicated professional. This single habit creates an immediate differentiation that clients intuitively recognize and respect.Starting a reading practice doesn't require massive time commitments. Begin with just 5-10 minutes of distraction-free reading daily, timing yourself to establish a baseline reading speed. Create the right environment by eliminating distractions – put your phone across the room, find a quiet space, and treat reading with the same discipline you bring to physical training. As with fitness, consistency produces remarkable results over time.The reading curriculum for elite trainers spans multiple disciplines. For mindset development, explore works like "Grit" by Angela Duckworth or "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. Business acumen grows through texts like "Go For No" by Richard Fenton, which teaches the counterintuitive approach of pursuing rejection to calibrate value. Technical mastery comes through studying "Starting Strength," "Fat Loss Forever," and "The Science and Practice of Strength Training." For comprehensive development, aim to read 50+ books annually – a simple habit that places you among the intellectual elite in fitness.Transform your reading habit into Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Maggie Jackson sits down with us to discuss her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure. Nominated for a National Book Award and added to three Best Books of 2023 lists, Uncertain helps readers understand why they should seek “not-knowing” in times of angst and flux. How can we harness the neglected power of uncertainty? Uncertain is a book that provides a detailed roadmap for people looking to shake things up in their lives… Maggie is a former columnist for the Boston Globe and has written for The New York Times and other publications worldwide. With a passion for asking the hard questions, she writes about crucial aspects of life such as home and attention – and now the uncertain mind. Click play to explore: The importance of asking the right “human questions.” What the research says about technology-derived cognitive damage. How uncertainty is related to distraction. The two different kinds of uncertainty and how to harness it. You can find more on Maggie and her work here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

These days, so much of our lives takes place online - but what about our afterlives? A recent study by the Oxford Internet Institute predicts that the number of deceased Facebook users could outnumber the living by 2070. As AI advances, a debate is growing over digital remains and what should be done with the vast amounts of data we leave behind. In this episode, Carl Öhman, author of The Afterlife of Data: What Happens to Your Information When You Die and Why You Should Care, explores the ethics, politics, and future of our digital identities. Named one of The Economist's Best Books of 2024, Öhman's work sheds light on who truly owns our data after death - and whether we should have a say in our digital legacy. Carl Öhman is an assistant professor of political science at Uppsala University, Sweden. His research spans several topics, including the politics and ethics of AI, deepfakes and digital remains. He is joined in conversation by Stephanie Hare, researcher, broadcaster, and author of Technology is Not Neutral: A Short Guide to Technology Ethics.  If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“This novel is the third in what I see as a little set of books that all feature unnamed female protagonists who have experienced varying degrees of passivity and agency in their lives. They're all women who speak the words of other people.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“I'm really interested in the formal aspect of characters who are channeling language, who are speaking the words of other people, and in characters who are aware of how little agency they actually have, who have passivity forced upon them, who perhaps even embrace their passivity to a certain extent but eventually seek out where they can enact their agency.”Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

Host Jason Blitman talks to Katie Kitamura (Audition) about learned behaviors, the nature of intimacy, the art of performance, and her immersive process of writing. Perhaps most importantly, they talk at length about french fries. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Nathan Lee Graham, currently starring in Hulu's Mid-Century Modern to talk about what he's reading. Katie Kitamura is the author five novels, most recently Audition and Intimacies, which was named one of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2021, longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and a finalist for a Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is a recipient of the Rome Prize in Literature, fellowships from the Cullman Center and the Lannan Foundation, and many other honors. Her work has been translated into twenty-one languages. She teaches in the creative writing program at New York University.Nathan Lee Graham is an American cabaret artist, actor, singer, writer, and director. He is known for roles in Zoolander and its sequel, Sweet Home Alabama, and Hitch, along with appearances in films like Confessions of an Action Star, Bad Actress, and Trophy Kids. On television, he originated the role of Peter in The Comeback and guest-starred on Scrubs, Absolutely Fabulous, and Law & Order SVU. Graham's stage credits include the original Broadway cast of The Wild Party and Miss Understanding in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. He received a Drama League nomination for his role in Wig Out! and won a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award in 2006 for Best Featured Performer in The Wild Party (LA premiere). More recently, he played Carson in Hit the Wall at the Barrow Street Theatre. As a soloist, he earned a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Classical Album for Songs of Innocence and of Experience.SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.com WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

The novel “We Do Not Part,” by the Nobel laureate Han Kang, involves a pet-sitting quest gone surreal: It follows a writer and documentarian whose hospitalized friend beseeches her to take care of her stranded pet parakeet on an island hundreds of miles away. When she arrives, the writer finds not only the bird but also an apparition of her friend, who has a devastating history to tell.Transforming real life into a haunting dreamscape, “We Do Not Part” is about grief, tragedy, the weight of the past, and the painful but essential work of remembering, delivered by one of the most electrifying writers working today. (Han's 2016 novel, “The Vegetarian,” won the International Booker Prize and was chosen as one of The New York Times's Best Books of the 21st Century.) On this week's episode, the Book Club host MJ Franklin discusses “We Do Not Part” with with fellow Book Review editors Lauren Christensen and Emily Eakin.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.