Podcast appearances and mentions of Carolyn Keene

Nothing like curling up under a tree with a good book! This episode is full of summer reading recommendations from kids for kids--with a good mix of avid and reluctant readers ages 8-16 with interests spanning all the genres. Here's a list of all the recommendations: (I'm an Amazon affiliate, so buying from these links helps support my podcast!) Hudson (14): Refugee  by Alan Gratz Ground Zero, by Alan Gratz Jacob (15): Magic Treehouse Series, by Mary Pope Osborne Halloween Party by Agatha Christie Slacker series by Gordon Korman Katie (13): Resistance by Jennifer A Nielson A Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielson The False Prince and the rest of the Ascendant series by Jennifer A Nielson Abel (15): Michael Vey series by Richard Paul Evans Aiden (16): Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls Percy Jackson Series, by Rick Riordan My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Four Years Trapped in My Mind Palace by Johan Twiss The House of Months and Years Fablehaven by Brandon Mull Claire (12): Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Anything by Gordon Korman Lydia (8): Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Stuart Little by E.B. White Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling Matilda by Roald Dahl Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner Heidi (10): The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Wayside School Series by Louis Sachar Catwad by Jim Benton The Odd 1s Out by James Rallison The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak Ezra (9): James and the Giant Peach, by Roald Dahl Holes, by Louis Sachar My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis Whitney: The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Because of Winn Dixie  by Kate DiCamillo Masterminds, by Gordon Korman From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Anne of Green Gables Series by Lucy Maud Montgomery Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene  

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you!For Episode 221 of our award-winning podcast⁠, we take on Meta and discuss their “fair use” of seven million literary works to train their artificial intelligence system.For those untouched by the controversy, we referred Keziah Weir's excellent Vanity Fair article, “This Is How Meta AI Staffers Deemed More Than 7 Million Books to Have No “Economic Value” (link) and cite this paragraph as background:“Lawyers for Meta are indeed invoking that very “fair use” defense in a copyright suit that's been wending its way through the Northern District of California legal system for nearly two years. Richard Kadrey et al. v. Meta Platforms—and the reams of confidential Meta communications, newly in the public record as exhibits for the plaintiffs—offers an unprecedented look at the internal maneuverings behind the company's decision to train its model on a database containing more than 7 million pirated books.”As writers, CC and I have strong opinions about the subject, and we are in sync about how we came to this point, and we agree that the damage is done, and that “the horse has left the barn and it ain't coming back.” We have different and, I think, interesting opinions about the outcomes to this controversy.For our discussion, we pull in:-The Lord of the Rings,-Carolyn Keene and Franklin W. Dixon,-Thomas Edison,-Covenant (the movie),-John Steinbeck and Ernest Hemingway,-CC's professional and extensive experience on the “fair use” issue, and-Our short-lived use of Artificial Intelligence (not what you think).Aside from AI, we bring you up to speed on current events, including CIMA and our book signing on Saturday, and we talk about our current writing projects and how we're abused by our editors (no names mentioned)(kidding!).And we started a presale on Serving Salvation Book Two.Check us out and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠ ⁠please buy us coffee!⁠For those who listen on the way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ ⁠Pocket Casts⁠ ⁠Radio Public⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Here's a childhood question for you. And I should qualify that—for the most part I'm talking to people who were kids during the 60s, and who shared the books they read with their own children. Here's the question: What do Carolyn Keene, Franklin W. Dixon, Kenneth Robeson, Laura Lee Hope, and Victor Appleton have in common? Hopefully, you remember some of those names. The answer is that they're all well-known authors to anyone who read The Bobbsey Twins, Hardy Boys, Doc Savage, the Campfire Girls, The Happy Hollisters, and a few others. The other thing they have in common? None of them exist, and they never did. They're all pseudonyms. Here's why.

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This week Kelly and Katai read THE NANCY DREW FILES #117: SKIPPING A BEAT by Carolyn Keene, wherein our girl Nance has to solve the mystery of who's trying to sabotage a rock star's restaurant and never once suspects the actual culprit. They discuss Nancy's both willingness to cheat and unwillingness to be unprofessional, very boring page filler, how they'd respond to a teen detective getting up in their business, the pitfalls of having a small body and a large hog, and more!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 THE NANCY DREW FILES #117: SKIPPING A BEAT by Carolyn Keene, wherein our girl Nance has to solve the mystery of who's trying to sabotage a rock star's restaurant and never once suspects the actual culprit. They discuss Nancy's both willingness to cheat and unwillingness to be unprofessional, very boring page filler, how they'd respond to a teen detective getting up in their business, the pitfalls of having a small body and a large hog, and more! 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 bonus episode was recorded on LEAP DAY! So we leapt into The Mystery at Lilac Inn with our good friend young sleuth Nancy Drew! Let's play some Hot or Not, I guess?? Also we're talking Odies 2023!To join us for future bonus recordings, head to patreon.com/overduepod.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Bex Scott talks about something a little different in vintage collectibles: vintage books. Recently reminded about Nancy Drew, Bex explores the origins of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys series: how they came to be, what editions were printed, and what collectors can look for when assessing value. This is a trip down memory lane for avid readers. Bex discusses the Edward Stratemeyer literary legacy which is where all the juvenile books of memory originated. Stratemeyer created everything from the Rover Boys to Tom Swift and the ever-popular Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. Published through Grosset and Dunlap, Bex explores how each story idea was passed to a team of ghostwriters writing under a pseudonym - Carolyn Keene for Nancy Drew and Franklin W. Dixon for the Hardy Boys - and details the many volumes, dust covers, and endpapers that each incarnation of Nancy Drew hardcover went through. There is a devoted collectors base for many of the series so to assess the many incarnations, Bex offers tips about what's rare and what's sought-after. Book lovers, this is your episode!Resources discussed in this episode:Nancy Drew dust coversNancy Drew yellow spine picture covers“Farah's Guide” by David Farah—Contact Rebecca Scott | Pyrex With Bex: Website: PyrexWithBex.comInstagram: @pyrexwithbex—TranscriptBex Scott: [00:00:02] Hey everybody, it's Bex Scott and welcome to the Pyrex with Bex podcast where, you guessed it, I talk about vintage Pyrex, but also all things vintage housewares. I'll take you on my latest thrifting adventures, talk about reselling, chat with other enthusiasts about their collections, and learn about a bunch of really awesome items from the past. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love listening to podcasts so you don't miss a beat. Bex Scott: [00:00:31] Hey, everybody, this is Bex Scott, and thank you for joining me for another episode of the podcast. And today's episode is going to be a little bit different. Still vintage, but it's going to be on the vintage book side of things. I know a lot of my friends and family members are avid readers, and some of them are even collectors of vintage novels. So I thought today might be a little bit of a fun change in direction from what I usually talk about. So growing up I was addicted to reading. I still am, although I don't have as much time anymore to read, but I would stay up all night in my room reading mystery novels, fantasy novels, and waiting to go to the library every week to take home dozens of books. And this is kind of what, I believe, started my love of mystery shows, mystery books, and it was Nancy Drew. And somebody recently reminded me of Nancy Drew, and I hadn't thought of these novels in quite a long time. So I started going back and doing a little bit of research to find out more about the author, the books, the huge community of collectors that are interested in Nancy Drew, and other novels that are like that. Bex Scott: [00:01:55] So I found out a ton of really cool information that I wanted to share with you guys. And it kind of starts off with the literary legacy of Edward Stratemeyer, and he's the one that kind of brought to life these juvenile books. So I wanted to talk to you a little bit about him and give you an introduction to the man behind the magic, as they might say. So Edward Stratemeyer was born in 1862, he died in 1930, and he was the mastermind behind a literary syndicate that shaped the entire early 20th century. So picture the early 1900s, where this visionary created a literary empire responsible for thousands of juvenile series books. And that's from the Rover Boys to Tom Swift and the ever-popular Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. His imagination really knew no bounds at all. So here's the twist, though, Stratemeyer wasn't just a storyteller, he was the architect of ideas and characters. He crafted each storyline and then enlisted a team of ghostwriters. These unsung heroes wrote under various pseudonyms, giving life to the words that Stratemeyer envisioned. And all this creativity wasn't just in his mind. It hit the shelves thanks to dozens of publishers, with Grosset and Dunlap being the most common. So fast forward to 1979, and the syndicate's reins were handed over to new hands, Simon and Schuster. They took control, bringing with them significant changes to the style and format of the beloved series. But before we explore that era, let's focus on the golden age of Nancy Drew. Bex Scott: [00:03:45] Nancy Drew spanned from 1930 to 1979, and during this nearly five decade period, the Nancy Drew series saw a constant evolution in physical formats. Early editions, the first six books, they were thick volumes with blue or bluish-gray split covers. The end papers were blank, and the title lettering was a subtle light orange. Dust jacket sported illustrations only on the front, leaving pristine white spines on the shelves. The evolution didn't stop there, though. In 1932, with volume number seven, a garish orange silhouette of Nancy adorned the book cover, and the endpapers transformed into vivid orange silhouettes. I haven't seen this version, but I would love to. This sounds like something you definitely have to see in person. Production costs led to changes, so three glossy internals were trimmed in 1937, leaving only a glossy frontispiece. The saga continued with a blue silhouette of Nancy joining the party in 1941. To fast forward to 1946, volume number 23 marked a dramatic shift. This is when white spine dust jackets adopted the wraparound style and the orange silhouette end papers turned into a deep, mysterious blue. And I don't know about you guys, but dust jackets drive me nuts. Bex Scott: [00:05:14] I always take them off when I read hard covers, and they're beautiful if they're designed nicely, but they just get in the way. I'd love to know, you guys, how you feel about that as well. So the silhouette on the book cover followed suit. This is where we say goodbye to the orange hue and the silhouette spine symbol on the dust jacket, it lasted for just four more volumes before transitioning into a circular color portrait. So the journey gets even more exciting. In 1947 and 1948, some volumes surprised collectors with marvelous maroon Dana Girls end papers. This was a rare treat for the keen-eyed collectors. These volumes are both hard to find and highly collectible. And for those of you who have never heard of the Dana Girls, this was a series of mystery stories by Carolyn Keene, who was the author of Nancy Drew, and they were published non-continuously from 1934 to 79, and after the publication of volume 13, they were discontinued. So during the mid 1940s, Grosset and Dunlap terminated many series that weren't selling very well, and the Dana Girls was one of them. The sudden termination of the series is probably the reason why some scattered copies of Nancy Drew books from the late 1940s contain the Dana Girls end papers rather than waste the end papers, which had already been printed, the bindery put them to good use. Bex Scott: [00:06:56] Okay, so back to Nancy Drew. The dust jacket took a turn in 1950, with the older volumes embracing the wraparound style and a new illustration by a fresh talent. Volume number 30, in 1953, introduced a shift from slick blue covers to a blue cloth tweed, a style that would eventually become the most common. And who can forget the mysterious digger ends from volumes 30 to 35, depicting Nancy observing a clandestine figure digging in the night. These sought-after end papers added an extra layer of intrigue to the collector's hunt. Now we're going to fast forward to 1959, and the iconic multi-scene end papers took center stage, gracing various styles until volume number 56 in 1979. The oval cameo end papers made a fashionable appearance as an offshoot of Simon and Schuster's reprints. So for those of you who love dust jackets and collect them, here's a little bit of a trivia nugget. The last volume featuring a dust jacket was volume number 38, 'The Mystery of the Fire Dragon', a rare gem produced only in 1961. Next up we have the 60s. In 1962, there was a shift to the yellow spine picture covers accompanied by revised text, updated content, and a drastic reduction in page count. The golden age of Nancy Drew books was undergoing a metamorphosis. As the 60s continued, Nancy Drew's popularity sparked continuous reprints. Each new format brought older editions out of retirement and it created a bunch of different styles in the book covers. From leather-bound Easton Press sets to yellow spine picture covers, the Nancy Drew collection became an amazing thing for collectors to attain. Bex Scott: [00:09:06] So how do you identify the gems in this massive collection? It's all in the details, so check for intact and clean copies, undamaged spines, and the presence of dust jackets. Even though they're annoying when you read them, it is really necessary to have them for a complete collection and to increase the price you can get if you decide to sell them. Pay attention next to publication dates, publishers and page counts, and signed copies by the author, definitely a bonus, obviously. So first editions. It's always a thrill - I'm sure, I've never held a first edition of anything - to hold an original print of the original manuscript. That's what defines a first edition. But it's not just the number one in the number line. Scarcity plays a crucial role as well. Thousands of copies may dilute the value, so keep an eye out for those rare finds. Bex Scott: [00:10:08] So next I wanted to talk a little bit about the mystery behind Nancy Drew's inception. For years, the question of who wrote the Nancy Drew books remained elusive. While Stratemeyer crafted the characters in synopsis, the actual writers remained silent, with Mildred A Wirt revealed as the ghostwriter behind Carolyn Keene. So Mildred was an independent and resourceful woman herself. She breathed life into Nancy Drew with her strong and vivid characterizations. The veil of secrecy persisted until the 1980 trial, where her identity as the original Carolyn Keene became widely known. And for those of you who are looking for a bit of a guide on collecting Nancy Drew, there is David Farah. Farah's Guide is the Nancy Drew Bible. It has a classification system to determine printing and value, and you can rely on this book to decode the intricacies of the 56 original volumes. And a little bit of information for you here, for collectors, a set of three first edition Nancy Drew books sold for $225 in 2019. And I'm not sure what they sell for now, but I feel like they must sell for a lot more than that. So that's the information that I have so far on Nancy Drew. And to give you an idea, going back to Stratemeyer, of how impactful he was, he churned out over 1600 young adult novels and amassed a staggering $500 million in sales. There's a quote that says, in 1926, a whopping 98% of American children considered a Stratemeyer Syndicate book as their favorite. So that included books like The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, and more. And that's a pretty large statistic there. Bex Scott: [00:13:21] So next up, I wanted to go into the Hardy Boys a little bit. I've read a couple of Hardy Boys books. They're awesome, and this is a collection that my dad had when he was growing up. The Hardy Boys was all about amateur sleuthing, mysteries, and captivating plots, and it was created under the pseudonym Franklin W Dixon. The series started in 1927, and it captivated readers with the adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy. The classic series was comprised of 58 books from 1927 to 1978. Leslie McFarlane, a renowned ghostwriter, left his mark on the series, making volume one 'The Tower Treasure', a milestone in 1927. The series continued to enthrall readers with thrilling titles like 'The House on the Cliff' and 'Mystery of the Whale Tattoo'. The early years of the Hardy Boys series from the 1920s to the 1960s, witnessed hardback editions with dust jackets. The rare red cloth covers and white dust jackets adorn the shelves, capturing the essence of the era. Changes in cover art and format kept collectors on their toes. The 60s brought a significant transformation, with matte picture covers taking the spotlight. In 62 the hardback with dust jacket format bid farewell, making way for the iconic yellow spine picture covers. The value of individual books varied, but collectors often sought complete sets. Fast forward to the 80s, and this was a turning point with a limited edition release. Easton Press unveiled a leather-bound set with gold embossing, and Applewood Books brought back the first 16 titles in a small run. These additions became sought-after gems for collectors. So fast forward to present day, and Penguin Random House actually holds the reins of the Hardy Boys legacy, so it'll be interesting to see kind of what happens with that collection of books. Bex Scott: [00:15:30] So I hope you enjoyed today's episode. It was a little bit different than usual, but if you are a book lover, a Nancy Drew or a Hardy Boys lover, let me know. I'd love to learn about the collection that you have, which books you are looking for, how many you have, and feel free to find me on Instagram at Pyrex with Bex. Thanks everybody! 

Lucy Burdette's Key West cozies feature a magazine food critic called Hayley Snow, her husband's nosy dog, Ziggy, and an indomitable sidekick, Miss Gloria, who's rapidly becoming a reader's favorite, all that set in page-turning beautiful action in Florida's laid back tropical archipelago. Hi. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler. And today on Binge Reading, Lucy talks about the joy of combining two of her loves in life, food and Key West, in an award-winning best-selling small town mystery series. Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Giveaway Our Giveaway this week as a selection from a group of authors, Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Giveaway, including Sadie's Vow, Book #1  in my own Home At Last trilogy. It's San Francisco, 1872. Sadie McGillicuddy's word is her bond. Swearing to her dying mother to always protect her wilful sister, she's soon tested when her beautiful younger sibling runs off into the night. You'll find a link to download these books in the show notes for this episode on the website, the joys of binge reading.com. That's a Free Download Give away for holiday reading. DOWNLOAD FREE MYSTERIES And remember if you enjoy the show, leave us a review, so others will find us too. Word of mouth is still the best form of recommendation and it will help people find a show that recommends books they'd love to discover and read. Links to items mentioned in the show The Bobbsey Twins, Laura Lee Hope:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/DMJ/the-bobbsey-twins/ Nancy Drew. Carolyn Keene: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/NAD/nancy-drew/ Frank Bruni, Born Round: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Round-Family-Ferocious-Appetite/dp/014311767X# Ruth Reichl:  http://ruthreichl.com/about/ Dr Laurie Santos: Yale class on happiness:  https://www.drlauriesantos.com/science-well-being Dr Laurie Santos: Happiness Lab podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos Ann Cleeves:  https://www.anncleeves.com/ Rhys Bowen, Lady Georgiana Royal Spyness series: The Proof in the Pudding, www.rhysbowen.com Love Marriage by Monica Ali, https://www.amazon.com.au/Love-Marriage-Monica-Ali/dp/1982181478 Ragnar Jonasson, Reykjavík, https://www.amazon.com/Reykjav%C3%ADk-Crime-Story-Ragnar-J%C3%B3nasson/dp/1250907330# Where To Find Lucy Burdette Online Website: https://lucyburdette.com/ Facebook: @Lucyburdetteauthor Instagram: @Lucyburdette Jungle Red Writers Blog: https://www.jungleredwriters.com/ Introducing mystery author Lucy Burdette Jenny Wheeler: But now here's Lucy. Hello there, Lucy, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Lucy Burdette - Her latest book in the Key West food critic series made the USA Today bestseller list Lucy Burdette: I am so happy to be here and I really appreciate being invited. Jenny Wheeler: It's lovely. the wonders of technology to think that you are in Key West, Florida and I'm in New Zealand. It's great, isn't it? Lucy Burdette: Crazy, Yes. Two islands. Jenny Wheeler: That's right. Lucy, you've got a flourishing career writing these Key West food critic mysteries. You've just published number 13 in those. How did you get started on fiction writing? Lucy Burdette: It's a strange story, but your listeners might not know that I'm a clinical psychologist. That was my career before writing and when I met my now husband of 31 years, he was a big golfer and I was not, but I wanted to do whatever it took to spend time with him. So I started taking golf lessons, and I was just horrible, terrible. I made every mistake. It was embarrassing. I started thinking about what could I write that would combine psychology and learning golf. I began to pitch some non-fiction stories about the psychology of golf. I had a few published, but it's very hard as a freelancer to get picked up by magazines. Why don't you try writing a mystery?

The Clue of the Silken Ladder by Mildred A. Wirt Benson audiobook. In 'the clue of the silken ladder', Penny investigates multiple mysteries. What is the purpose of the singular silken ladder made by the secretive and somewhat sinister old Japanese curio shop owner? How can the 'Riverview Star' obtain evidence that a popular troupe of spiritualists really are heartless con artists? Last, who is perpetrating the gravity-defying burglaries that have rocked the town ? Meanwhile, the Parker housekeeper, Mrs. Weems, has come into an inheritance and plans to leave Riverview, much to the Parkers' dismay. Can Penny change her mind? PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the 'Riverview Star,' Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated when she was pushed to 'tone down' Nancy Drew and make her less independent and daring. With Penny Parker, Wirt had a freer hand and received full credit. Wirt once said, ' 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind the Green Door by Mildred A. Wirt-Benson audiobook. Penny Parker is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the 'Riverview Star,' Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated when she was pushed to 'tone down' Nancy Drew and make her less independent and daring. With Penny Parker, Wirt had a freer hand and received full credit. Wirt once said, ' 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is.' In BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR, the Parkers' long-planned trip to the Pine Top ski resort for the Christmas holiday is upset when the 'Riverview Star' is sued for libel. Publisher Anthony Parker remains behind to deal with the crisis while Penny is sent to Pine Top. There, she encounters multiple mysteries, including an elderly recluse who keeps his granddaughter a prisoner in his remote cabin and the unexplained presence of a reporter from a rival newspaper. Worse, the man suing the 'Star' also shows up in Pine Top. Penny's nose for news combined with her penchant for dare-devil skiing soon land her in the middle of a dangerous tangle she must unravel to save both the 'Star' and the ski resort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Kelly and Katai read Carolyn Keene's "The Nancy Drew Case Files #29: Pure Poison," the touching story of a probably corrupt, but definitely inept senator who needs a teenager to stop freedom of the press on her behalf. They talk Nancy being on the wrong side of history, Nancy channeling her inner Hilaria Baldwin, Nancy as an action hero, Nancy following orders instead of the truth, and more!SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more:https://www.patreon.com/teencreepsCONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS:https://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 Carolyn Keene's "The Nancy Drew Case Files #29: Pure Poison," the touching story of a probably corrupt, but definitely inept senator who needs a teenager to stop freedom of the press on her behalf. They talk Nancy being on the wrong side of history, Nancy channeling her inner Hilaria Baldwin, Nancy as an action hero, Nancy following orders instead of the truth, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to get ad free episodes, bonus episodes, merch, and more: https://www.patreon.com/teencreeps CONNECT W/ TEEN CREEPS: 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

Is that a pimple on your chin or a blotch of certain death?? For the super-spooky month of October, Katie and Jeffrey join the Clue Crew by reading THE NANCY DREW FILES 41: SOMETHING TO HIDE (1989) by Carolyn Keene! Alongside gaining radiant, glowing skin, the @super_chillers also learn important life lessons like "maybe don't mix arsenic into your soda," "all it takes to fix a computer is a hammer," and "there are pros and cons to the boy you like being a serial poisoner." So, go ahead--stick your hand into our candy bowl and pull out this fun-sized, totally non-toxic audio treat! E-mail us your questions, comments, or games at superchillerspod@gmail.com  Follow Super Chillers on Instagram and Twitter @super_chillers  Follow Katie on Instagram @thehauntedoutfit  Follow Jeffrey on Instagram and Twitter @jeffreycanino  Theme song by Atraxia (https://www.pond5.com/artist/atraxia)

Hello, True Drews! In today's episode, we talk about the history and mystery behind Carolyn Keene! Many people are responsible for the creation, distribution and public perception of Nancy Drew. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction and definitely more fascinating! So, I hope you enjoy this episode talking about how Nancy Drew was created before we jump into the books!

In our next installment of MTAM Murder Mystery Month, Sadie takes us into the enduring legacy of teenage all-American sleuth Nancy Drew! Although all the books were written under the pseudonym "Carolyn Keene," the real authors and creators were a cast of many people who helped make the icon she is today. We discuss her creation and Hardy Boy counterparts, the creator, editor, and authors including the most famous Mildred Benson), the controversy surrounding the ownership, and how she has inspired many prominent women with her independence, resourcefulness, and smarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our show! Our discussion for this Check-In:Cattie's pick - The Secret. of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Series)  by Carolyn Keene Oaky's pick - I Kill Killers by S.T. AshmanCurrent BOM read (Cattie's Pick): Sign Here by Claudia LuxOur website: bookscatssnacks.comContact: bookscatssnacks@gmail.comIG: @bookscatspodcast

The Wishing Well by Mildred A. Wirt Benson audiobook. PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the 'Riverview Star,' Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated when she was pushed to 'tone down' Nancy Drew and make her less independent and daring. With Penny Parker, Wirt had a freer hand and received full credit. Wirt once said, ' 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is.' In THE WISHING WELL, the once-grand, now abandoned Marborough Estate and its legendary stone wishing well have become the center of odd happenings. The reclusive owner unexpectedly returns, only to lock herself secretively away in the mansion. Soon after, an ancient stone is unearthed on the estate, upon which is carved a 400-year-old message. Or is it a hoax? Who are the two strangers who repeatedly visit the wishing well in the dead of night? Penny boldly investigates, certain that danger threatens her new friend Rhoda, a gifted, but poverty-stricken artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clock Strikes Thirteen by Mildred A. Wirt Benson audiobook. Penny Parker is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter who has an uncanny knack for uncovering and solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the 'Riverview Star,' Penny has been raised to be self-sufficient, outspoken, innovative, and extraordinarily tenacious. Her cheerful, chatty manner belies a shrewd and keenly observant mind. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt became frustrated when she was pushed to 'tone down' Nancy Drew and make her less independent and daring. With Penny Parker, Wirt had a freer hand and received full credit. Wirt once said, ' 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is.' In 'The Clock Strikes Thirteen,' Penny is confronted by two mysteries that ultimately converge. First there is the odd extra chime from the Hubell Clock Tower at midnight and the inexplicable replacement of the dedicated old clock tower caretaker by a shiftless friend of a real estate developer. Then there is a series of terrorizing attacks of local farmers, including a barn burning. The attacks appear to be the work of a band of thugs known as the 'Night Riders.' With the help of her friend Louise, Penny works to solve the dual mystery before an another attack and to save an innocent man from jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Angelina and Cindy talk all things related to the detective novel. Why do we love detective fiction so much? What are the qualities of a good detective novel? What is the history of detective fiction, and how did World War I bring about the Golden Age of the genre? Angelina and Cindy answer all these questions and more. Be sure to scroll down for links to all the books and authors mentioned in this episode!  Commonplace Quotes: Those who read poetry to improve their minds will never improve their minds by reading poetry, for the true enjoyments must be spontaneous and compulsive and look to no remoter end. The Muses will submit to no marriage of convenience. C. S. Lewis One of these days I shall write a book in which two men are seen to walk down a cul de sac, and there is a shot, and one man is found murdered, and the other runs away with a gun in his hand, and after twenty chapters stinking with red herrings, it turns out that the man with the gun did it after all. Dorothy L. Sayers The Listeners by Walter De La Mare ‘Is there anybody there?' said the Traveler,       Knocking on the moonlit door;  And his horse in the silence champed the grasses       Of the forest's ferny floor:  And a bird flew up out of the turret,       Above the Traveler's head:  And he smote upon the door again a second time;       ‘Is there anybody there?' he said.  But no one descended to the Traveler;       No head from the leaf-fringed sill  Leaned over and looked into his grey eyes,       Where he stood perplexed and still.  But only a host of phantom listeners       That dwelt in the lone house then  Stood listening in the quiet of the moonlight       To that voice from the world of men:  Stood thronging the faint moonbeams on the dark stair,       That goes down to the empty hall,  Hearkening in an air stirred and shaken       By the lonely Traveler's call.  And he felt in his heart their strangeness,       Their stillness answering his cry,  While his horse moved, cropping the dark turf,       'Neath the starred and leafy sky;  For he suddenly smote on the door, even       Louder, and lifted his head:—  ‘Tell them I came, and no one answered,       That I kept my word,' he said.  Never the least stir made the listeners,       Though every word he spake  Fell echoing through the shadowiness of the still house       From the one man left awake:  Ay, they heard his foot upon the stirrup,       And the sound of iron on stone,  And how the silence surged softly backward,       When the plunging hoofs were gone. Book List: The World's Last Night by C.S. Lewis  The Five Red Herrings, Murder Must Advertise, and Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers  Nancy Drew #45: The Spider Sapphire Mystery by Carolyn Keene  The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  The Footsteps at the Lock by Ronald Knox Agatha Christie  Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan Poe  The Moonstone and The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins The Albert Campion Series by Margery Allingham The Roderick Alleyn Series by Ngaio Marsh The Flavia de Luce Series by Allen Bradley The Inspector Appleby Mystery Series by Michael Innes  The Daughter of Time and Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine Tey  Murder Fantastical by Patricia Moyes The Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) Alexander McCall Smith Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Series by Laurie King Chief Inspector Gamache Series by Louise Penny  Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series by Ellis Peters The Inspector Adam Dalgliesh Series by P.D. James  Connect with Us: You can find Angelina and Thomas at HouseofHumaneLetters.com, on Instagram @angelinastanford, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at morningtimeformoms.com, on Instagram @cindyordoamoris and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/. Check out Cindy's own Patreon page also! Follow The Literary Life on Instagram, and jump into our private Facebook group, The Literary Life Discussion Group, and let's get the book talk going! http://bit.ly/literarylifeFB

This episode finds us in the ambiguously located town of River Heights with teen sleuth, Nancy Drew. The Nancy series has mega intergenerational nostalgia vibes for a lot of us —that row of yellow spines on a shelf transports many of us straight back to childhood. But revisiting our Nancy-love by starting with book 1, The Secret of the Old Clock, produces some mixed emotions. Where are Bess and George? Why is Nancy blonde, wasn't she Titian-haired? While we may have been fuzzy on some of the details, Nancy's escapades are still a pretty wild romp. She's saving babies with massive head injuries, chasing a violent gang of thieves, helping little old ladies, and benefitting from all sorts of violations of attorney-client privilege. This book has everything... missing wills, two tragic boating accidents, a ripped evening gown, and a Euclidean lever. This episode has everything too... more sound effects, The Stratemeyer Syndicate, legal opinions, and a major spoiler for our next episode. 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 out blog at https://pgcmls.medium.com/.Midred Benson: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/adventurous-writer-who-brought-Nancy-Drew-to-life-180969479/Changes from the 30s to the 50s revision: https://library.csun.edu/SCA/Peek-in-the-Stacks/nancy-drew

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

Louise and Jean are used to solving mysteries, but in their own town of Oak Falls? There is a ghost like figure who is spotted in town. A tiger is said to be attacking people. Does this have anything to do with a stone tiger given to the museum in town? Find out in Mystery of the Stone Tiger by Carolyn Keene.

We're here to uncover the mystery behind the author of The Nancy Drew Series! Known to us as Carolyn Keene, the Nancy Drew novels were written by a series of ghost writers since their debut in 1930, but 23 of the original 30 novels were written by the exceptional Mildred Wirt Benson! We focus on her life and legacy in this episode - it's sure to be a marvelous time! 

How did Henry's lifelong quest for love alter the course of history and what did a brain injury have to do with it? Plus: Riley forgot she got married. You can put anything on Broadway. Carolyn Keene is not a real person. Stefanie finds out Riley broke her Christmas ornament.

Young Adult Author Carolyn Tara O'Neil joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss dreaming of being Carolyn Keene, spending five years drafting and revising her debut, reading the entire Query Shark blog, adding a POV to increase request rate by 600%, how much work her agent actually does, writing one day a week, worrying of never writing something worthy, not beating yourself up, and believing in your own writing. Carolyn Tara O'Neil grew up in a tiny New York City apartment filled with thousands of books. Every Friday she went to the public library for even more reading material. Since then, Carolyn has dedicated her career to the education and rights of young people. She loves to travel, study languages, and spend endless hours discussing TV, books, great hiking trails, and how we can work together to build a more equal society. Her debut novel, DAUGHTERS OF A DEAD EMPIRE, is set during the Russian Revolution and was published in 2022 by Roaring Brook Press. Carolyn: Query | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Amazon | Bookshop | IndieBound | Libro FM Ira Glass on the Creative Gap QQQ Home Base | Support on Patreon If links aren't clickable, find them here: https://bit.ly/qqqcarolyn This page includes affiliate links. Please use them if you'd like to support the show.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 464, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Airports 1: A general aviation airport 12 miles south of Dayton, Ohio is named for these 2 men. the Wright Brothers. 2: In "Car 54, Where Are You?" theme, Khrushchev was due at NYC's JFK Airport, then known by this name. Idlewild. 3: World's busiest airport not named for someone serves this city. Los Angeles (LAX). 4: This U.S. airport uses the slogan "Where America greets the world'. JFK. 5: Kalamazoo, Michigan shares its airport with this "Cereal City". Battle Creek. Round 2. Category: Do "Tell" 1: Give us your best Marlon Brando with this famous 1-word howl from a classic 1951 film. STELLA!. 2: Bootes, Orion and Gemini, to name a few. constellations. 3: It's the governmental organization headed by George H.W. Bush from 1976 to 1977. the Central Intelligence Agency. 4: It's the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee. the patella. 5: Small rounds of meat-filled pasta that are shaped into rings and boiled. tortellini. Round 3. Category: Let A Smile Be Your Umbria 1: Running through Umbria are the Tiber and Nera Rivers and the Umbrian Range of this mountain system. the Apennines. 2: Umbrian painter Perugino helped decorate this (he got to do a wall fresco; Michelangelo did the ceiling). the Sistine Chapel. 3: This Umbrian town's claim to fame is that it was the birthplace of St. Francis. Assisi. 4: In 1990 this brand retired raw umber, a color whose name came from Umbria. Crayola. 5: Native to Umbria, the Sangiovese variety of these is grown to produce a popular Italian export. grapes. Round 4. Category: 2007 Bestsellers 1: She is the subject of Carl Bernstein's "A Woman In Charge". Hillary Clinton. 2: This Robert Ludlum character returned to the list in 2007 with a "Betrayal". Jason Bourne. 3: This Tibetan, a noted big hitter, hit the list with "The Universe In A Single Atom". the Dalai Lama. 4: Walter Isaacson's biography of this scientist was based on the subject's personal letters. Albert Einstein. 5: "The Lost Files Of" this Carolyn Keene sleuth provide an interactive guide to her cases. Nancy Drew. Round 5. Category: Let's Get Married! 1: There wasn't a traditional song for this pair to dance to at the reception until the following was written:"You filled my life /With so much joy /As I watched you grow /From that little boy". the groom and his mom. 2: It was once believed evil spirits hovered at this part of the house, so the bride is carried over it. the threshold. 3: A cap named for this Capulet adorns many a blushing bride. Juliet. 4: This queen wore English lace on her 1840 bridal gown to give the British lace-making industry a boost. Victoria. 5: Instead of throwing rice, some guests release these insects--painted ladies, for example. butterflies. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

We have a delicious quiz for you this week, because Hallie has cooked up six trivia questions all about chocolate! We also dig in to discussions about baseball, some very old history, and, of course, chocolate-making!2:29: Q1 (Times & Places): The oldest evidence of chocolate preparation was from around 1750 BCE, found at an archaeological site from what earliest known Mesoamerican civilization?7:57: Q2 (Movies & TV): What actress with eight Academy Award nominations and one win, in 1999, was nominated in 2000 for Best Supporting Actress for Chocolat in which she plays the main character's elderly landlady?16:02: Q3 (Sports & Games): In 1978, Reggie Jackson aka “Mr. October” had a chocolate bar named after him after winning his first of two consecutive World Series with what team whose record is actually five consecutive World Series titles?25:56: Q4 (Arts & Literature): In the Chocolate-Covered Contest by Carolyn Keene, what character's best friend Bess opens a candy bar with a million dollar prize but discovers that someone has already won after which they are accused of counterfeiting the wrapper?35:10: Q5 (Everything Else): The final process in chocolate production, what is the name for the controlled crystallization of cocoa butter that causes the surface of the chocolate to appear shiny rather than matte and snap rather than crumble when broken?40:54: Q6 (Music): The film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory introduced what song, which then became a popular hit after being recorded by Sammy Davis Jr.?Theme music: "Thinking it Over" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY 2.0E-Mail: quizandhers@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quizandhers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/quizandhersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quizandhers/Cooking with Grief Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cooking-with-grief/id1436653211

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: too busy to read and leaning into non-fiction Current Reads: When Meredith finished edits on this episode, she called it a spicy meatball, and that's certainly true for our current reads. Deep Dive: What we do about backlist books that don't have the same standards as our modern sensibilities. Book Presses: a few middle grade gems that you don't want to miss As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:36 - Bookish Moment of the Week 4:26 - My Life in France by Julia Child 5:29 - Current Reads 5:45  - Isaiah Dunn is my Hero by Kelly J. Baptist (Kaytee) 5:55 - Novel Neighbor Bookstore 6:57 - My Storied Year by Katie Proctor 7:42 - Anthem by Noah Hawley (Meredith) 7:54 - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley 8:08 - An Unlikely Story Bookstore 12:49 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 15:15 - The Library At Mount Char by Scott Hawkins 19:06 - Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron (Kaytee) 23:02 - The Fine Print (amazon link) by Lauren Asher (Meredith) 28:41 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (Kaytee) 28:57 - Fabled bookshop 32:50 - Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard (Meredith) 33:00 - The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard 33:01 - 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard 36:18 - Deep Dive: When Backlist Gets “Cringey” 36:26 - Holli's Instagram @shelfsisters 37:14 - Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell 39:06 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 39:42 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 41:13 - Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 44:02 - Forever by Judy Blume 44:35 - Are You There God? It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume 45:44 - Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben 52:28 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 52:58 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 53:18 - Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene 55:42 - email us at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com 55:51  - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 56:05 - My Storied Year by Katie Proctor (Kaytee) 56:21 - Isaiah Dunn is my Hero by Kelly J. Baptist 57:28 - The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone by Jaclyn Moriarty (Meredith) 1:00:31 - The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Mandy and Jenny revisit classic Nancy Drew, The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene . . . or was it?

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: rethinking the book slump and nerdy book stats Today, for the meat of our episode we are hearing directly from you, the listeners! We're visiting your favorite indie bookstores and hearing about the books they pressed into your hands. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 0:10 - Bite Size Intro 2:18 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:54 - Fabled Bookshop 5:45 - Bookish Moment of the Week 7:58 - A Conspiracy in Belgravia by Sherry Thomas 8:34 - Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May 9:32 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 16:13 - Your Favorite Indie Bookstores and the Books They Sold You 16:22 - The Learned Owl Book Shop 16:33 - The Epic Adventures of Huggie and Stick by Drew Daywalt (Becky) 16:36 - The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt (Becky) 16:43 - The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt  17:26 - InkLink Books  18:09 - The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Katie) 18:40 - A Great Good Place for Books  18:53 - The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker (Karen) 19:16 - Wild Geese Bookshop 19:41 - Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult TImes by Katherine May (Dana) 20:44 - Warwicks  20:49 - Chevalier's  21:09 - The Black Echo by Michael Connelly 21:29 - IQ by Joe Ide (Susan) 22:16 - Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene  22:17 - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White 22:24 - Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha 23:13 - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman 23:53 - Fabled Bookshop 24:01 - Elizabeth Barnhill on Instagram 24:23 - Travels with George by Nathaniel Philbrick (Erin) 24:58 - Empire of Pain by Patrick Raddon Keefe 25:17 - Book'n It on Instagram 25:43 - Lemuria Books 27:07 - Race Against Time by Jerry Mitchell (Kim) 27:18 - Parnassus Books 27:36 - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (Alex) 27:50 - Munro's Books 27:55 - Curve of Time by M. Wylie Blanchett (Shannon) 28:34 - The Bookshop Nashville 28:37 - The Bookshop Nashville on Instagram 28:47 - Lit Clique (blind date with a book) at The Bookshop (Megan) 30:08 - Boswell Book Company 30:12 - Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer (Mary) 31:24 - A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell #1) 31:43 - Page 1 Books  32:04 - Gone by Midnight by Candice Fox (Mindy) 32:09 - Hades by Candice Fox 32:39 - Deep Dive: Meredith and Kaytee's Indie Presses 32:54 - Fabled Bookshop 33:26 - When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain 33:39 - Gallery Bookshop 34:22 - The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart (Meredith) 36:56 - Garcia Street Books 37:26 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling 37:30 - Dog Man by Dav Pilkey  37:35 - The Strangeworlds Travel Agency by L.D. Lapinski (Kaytee) 40:01 - Bookshop.org Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

In Episode 33 of "It's A Clue", we delve as deep as is humanly possible into "Nancy Drew and the Clue In the Crumbling Wall". From a series of Roger Rabbit-esque shenanigans, a spate of incredibly tame juevenile delinquent activity, and a full-on artisanal castle, this book has a little somethin' for everybody.  We also got an incredibly rare boating accident, twin towers, and for the first time ever, a sad little girl-child who needs Nancy's help. In other news, Kelly's having nightmares about the library, Karen feels like Carolyn Keene is a foot-shamer, and a Zillow listing sparks both inspiration and questions about HOAs.  Rated 9.75 / 12 stolen blouses.

Happy spooky season! The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (2007) vs Nancy Drew, The Quest of the Missing Map by Carolyn Keene (1942).

Tunji Kasim recently joined host Elias in the cave! Tunji is known for his role as Ned ‘Nick' Nickerson on The CW's hit supernatural thriller/drama series “Nancy Drew”. Based on the iconic books created by publisher Edward L. Stratemeyer and written by a variety of authors under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, the show follows brilliant teen sleuth Nancy Drew (Kennedy McMann) as she solves mysteries in her hometown of Horseshoe Bay, Maine. Tunji instantly became a fan favorite as Nick, a former teenage convict (also Nancy's ex-boyfriend) who is forced to confront his previous life in Florida, while working to help solve crimes alongside his new friends in Maine. Season three of “Nancy Drew” premiered on October 8, 2021. Photo credit: Noah Asanias You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/IpsGi68gB_c Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates! www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com     

A dive into the hiveminds behind Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. We raise questions like: what do The Hardy Boys eat? Does Nancy = feminism? And what counts as a clue?  Resources: Nancy Drew's Father, The New Yorker, Meghan O'Rourke Rewriting the Past in Children's Literature: The Hardy Boys an Other Series, Robert L. Crawford (academic article) Books mentioned: Franklin W. Dixon, While the Clock Ticked; Carolyn Keene, Mystery of Crocodile Island; Bobbie Ann Mason, The Girl Sleuth; Melanie Rehak, Girl Sleuth. Series mentioned: The Rover Boys, Tom Swift, Outdoor Girls, The Bobbsey Twins, The Boxcar Children, The Baby-Sitter's Club, The Bailey School Kids, Choose Your Own Adventure, Animorphs, Sweet Valley High, Trixie Belden, as well as non-collective fiction series Goosebumps, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games & Twilight.

Mikayla and Roxanne (but mostly Mikayla) nerd out over amateur detective extraordinaire Nancy Drew, penned by the pseudonymous Carolyn Keene. In this episode: learn how brilliant entrepreneur Edward Stratemeyer created a book packaging empire and enduring characters he never lived to see flourish; discover the ghost writers, lawsuits, and influences behind one of the most influential role models of the 20th century; and examine Nancy's impressive résumé and changing character across the decades throughout numerous book series, movies and TV shows, and games. Write to us at podcast@communitylibrary.net Request Nancy Drew books Request Nancy Drew movies or Nancy Drew, Reporter Request Nancy Drew games Request Girl Sleuth InterLibrary Loan Get a Library Card

James and Ashley interview RWR McDonald about his new novel 'Nancy Business,' follow-up to the bestselling 'The Nancys.' In it, they discuss the parallels between the original girl detective Nancy Drew and The Nancys' Tippy Chan, the art of balancing the humorous and heavy in fiction writing, and the physical toll of a creative life.  Learn more about Rob on his website, and buy a copy of 'Nancy Business' from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold.  Books and authors discussed in this episode: Harold Robbins (contact Rob for title recommendations); The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene; Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke; The Silent Listener by Lyn Yeowart; Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake; Goat Mountain by David Vann (who we interviewed in episode 23) Get in touch! Ashley's Website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' Website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson

I've got a bit of a weird book club this week... An absolutely incredible sequel to a stunningly fun book was released last week. It's called Nancy Business and is the sequel to 2019's The Nancys from RWR McDonald. I've only just started Nancy Business and rather than revisiting my book club on The Nancys, I thought we'd go back further still to a piece I wrote on the history of what would become one of RWR McDonald's inspirations Nancy Drew.Our tale starts one hundred years ago...So Nancy Drew is best known as an unassuming, always ready, teen detective from River Heights. Her father Carson Drew is a crime fighting lawyer and her asexual boyfriend is Ned Nickerson. She's the star of hundreds of novels and several screen adaptations, but she's also been around for close to a hundred years and has gone through numerous iterations.So right now it may sound like Nancy Drew is one of the undead and we need to call in one of the various iterations of Buffy to slay her. In fact Nancy is the product of an extremely successful, if highly exploitative publishing syndicate that was able to turn the methods of mass production to teen literature.Nancy Drew, along with her male teen detective counterparts The Hardy Boys, were the brainchild of the publishing empire of Edward Stratemeyer (b.1862). Stratemeyer grew his empire over the early decades of the twentieth century using a shrewd understanding of what children want and how to market it to their tiny allowances. Yay Capitalism!Stratemeyer was capitalising on a confluence of social and cultural changes including an increase in childhood literacy, the popularising of assembly line techniques and a growing appetite for entertainment. This created the audience that would devour series aimed at younger readers for 10-50 cents a pop.Stratemeyer knew what the public wanted and he created characters that would resonate with their ideal lives. He created every-person type characters (at least if you were white and middle class) and employed marketing and cross promoting techniques that would do Amazon proud!Seeking titles for a slightly older audience Stratemeyer launched The Hardy Boys in 1926 and the first Nancy Drew books followed in 1930 written under the pen name Carolyn Keene. These books were incredibly popular and overturned the maxim of the time that girls would happily read boys books.The original writer of Nancy Drew was Mildred Wirt, but there were many more to come over the years. The books were penned by a team of writers working under a pseudonym (so it looked all wholesome and consistent). Much like the comic book industry to come, the Stratemeyer syndicate knew how to screw over its bullpen of writers; with many struggling to survive.Nancy Drew has had many updates over the years but the basic concept was formulaic. Nancy Drew lived in River Heights. Her boyfriend was Ned Nickerson. They had a sunny white-bread relationship and were not particularly troubled by diversity. Each book saw a mystery emerge that was solved by hard work, a bump on the head that never seemed to cause concussion and a whole lot of pluck, luck and coincidence.So across the years and her many faces Nancy became a publishing powerhouse that despite her extremely American origins even penetrated publishing in the antipodes.Nancy Drew's popularity makes her a troubling feminist icon; her freedom and independence offered one vision of equality and in the 1930's and through the war years you can see how she might have inspired the minds of some young girls to dream. However her white suburban privilege firmly situates her freedom as the domain of her dominant culture status and does nothing for a world coming to understand that intersectionality was never a choice but an inevitability.Now RWR McDonald's Nancys' books do not share the troubling history I've just described. They're the heartwarming story of a young girl, her gay uncle and his fashion designer boyfriend solving crimes in a small town in New Zealand. They're equally hilarious and heartwarming and I cannot wait to bring you a boom club on Nancy Business.I just need a little more time for reading!)

In Episode 12, Kelly and Karen dig into "Nancy's Mysterious Letter" by Carolyn Keene (aka Walter Karig). This book features 100% more sass, football, and phone calls to priests than ever before. There's a Lonely Hearts Club scam (aka more mail fraud), Karen makes up sports ball vernacular, Nancy and Co. are all "boo'd up", Hannah has a secret admirer, Kelly obsesses over the naming convention deviation, and Rory the Cat makes his presence known. Don't forget - July 1st is Ira Nixon Appreciation Day! Rated 5 out of 12 USPS Mail Bags. 

In episode 11, Karen and Kelly cover "Nancy Drew & the Clue in the Diary" by Carolyn Keene.  Just like Nancy loves a sport dress, Kelly loves a frame job and a stakeout.  Karen gets deep into the science of graphology (pscyh!), the term "Venn diagram of setting things on fire" is uttered, and we finally meet Ned Nickerson, a hunky car savior who is thirsty AF. Also, is everyone worried about Nancy? Bonus: an actual Swedish chef, and a fictional Karen. Rated 5.5 signet rings. 

We compare a Nancy Drew book to modern detective stories and solve the mystery of the identity of Carolyn Keene. 

Carolyn Keene wasn't a real person, and we suspect that the Secret of the Old Clock might not actually meet the technical definition of a "mystery"? But dang if that plucky Nancy Drew and her confident stride aren't fun to talk about anyway. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.

Carolyn Keene wasn't a real person, and we suspect that the Secret of the Old Clock might not actually meet the technical definition of a "mystery"? But dang if that plucky Nancy Drew and her confident stride aren't fun to talk about anyway. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.

In this week's episode, Karen & Kelly lovingly re-hash their new fave in the series, "Nancy Drew & the Secret of Red Gate Farm" by Carolyn Keene. And y'all - this book has everything: a cult, a non-implied snake, a counterfeiter's roadside attraction....need we say more? Also, Karen's in library jail, and Kelly alienates everyone who dunks their fries. Rated 8.5 out of 12 cult masks!

In this episode, hosts Becky and Kori do a deep-dive into the real identity of Nancy Drew’s author. ***************************************** Sources mentioned in the episode: Rehak, M. (2006). Girl Sleuth Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her. Mariner Books. Shaw, J. (2012). Not your mother's Nancy Drew: a cultural comparison between the original and revised texts of the first seven novels (thesis). Simmons College. Jennifer Fisher’s Website: http://www.nancydrewsleuth.com/textau.html http://www.nancydrewsleuth.com/history.html https://nancydrewsleuths.blogspot.com/2019/01/31-days-of-nancy-drew-nancy-drew.html ***************************************** Check out the Giggle Girls Book Club: https://www.gigglegirlsbookclub.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/regularnancydrew Instagram: instagram.com/RegularNancyDrew Twitter: twitter.com/RegularND Music: “Kool Kats” by Kevin MacLeod Special Thanks to Ryan Ransom for his Voice Acting skills

Join sister hosts Kelly & Karen as they discuss "Nancy Drew & the Mystery at Lilac Inn" by Carolyn Keene. In this episode, they recap personal ghost stories, solve the mystery of the "cover girl," express ongoing discomfort about "skin diving," and get deeper into discussion on crew cuts than has ever been or ever will be necessary. Rated 11.5 out of 12 Aqualungs. 

Welcome to The Same Page! I'm back with Mama McRill today as we discuss some of our favorite books growing up - the Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden series! We talk about the ups and downs of being a young female detective, whether or not the two could beat up the Hardy Boys, and how well the books have aged. One of those might be a lie. Which one? It's a mystery! Grab a drink and come chat with us! Have a book that you think we should read for the podcast? Have questions or collaboration requests? Send us an email at thesamepagepod@gmail.com Find us on all of our social media! Instagram: @TheSamePagePodcast Twitter: @TheSamePagePod Facebook: The Same Page Podcast Title: The Bungalow Mystery Author: Carolyn Keene [Ghostwriter: Mildred Wirt] Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Published in 1960 [Original publication in 1930] Title: The Gatehouse Mystery Author: Julie Campbell Publisher: Western Publishing Published in 1970 [Original publication in 1951] Books/Media mentioned in this episode: The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene the Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene The Gatehouse Mystery by Julie Campbell the Trixie Belden series by Julie Campbell the Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon The Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Logo by https://www.etsy.com/shop/AliciaMarksIt

Welcome to The Same Page! Today I am welcoming a very special guest, my mom! We are talking about favorite books, childhood reads, favorite genres, and more. There are even a few fun little kid stories from my childhood. What can I say, I didn't have the heart to cut them out. Grab a drink and come chat with us! Have a book that you think we should read for the podcast? Have questions or collaboration requests? Send us an email at thesamepagepod@gmail.com Find us on all of our social media! Instagram: @TheSamePagePodcast Twitter: @TheSamePagePod Facebook: The Same Page Podcast Books/Media mentioned in this episode: Mai Tai One On by Jill Marie Landis Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Becoming by Michelle Obama Once in Every Life by Kristin Hannah In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren (Pub: May 2021) the Harry Potter series the Key trilogy by Nora Roberts Key of Light by Nora Roberts the FBI Thrillers series by Catherine Coulter the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series by Diane Mott Davidson Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson I Thee Wed by Amanda Quick Early Dawn by Catherine Anderson Mrs. Mike by Benedict Freedman The Once and Future King by T.H. White The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie 18 Cousins by Carol G. Hogan I'm Suzy by Dorotha Ruthstrom the Trixie Belden series by Julie Campbell the Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene the Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon Trixe Belden and the Gatehouse Mystery by Julie Campbell The Bungalow Mystery by Carolyn Keene The Polar Express (2004)Logo by https://www.etsy.com/shop/AliciaMarksIt

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 66, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Ancient Rome 1: The last emperor of Rome, who was overthrown in 476, shared his name with this legendary founder of the city. Romulus. 2: His second wife, Pompeia, was a granddaughter of Sulla who, like him, ruled Rome as a dictator. Julius Caesar. 3: Roman roads were built with concrete made from pozzolana, ash from these; the roads by Pompeii must've been good. volcanoes. 4: Less valuable than the aureus, the denarius was a coin made of this. silver. 5: Carved on stone or metal, the acta diurna was an early newspaper posted this often in a public area. daily. Round 2. Category: Nixon's The One 1: In this year, Nixon faced off against JFK in the first presidential debates ever. 1960. 2: It was Richard Nixon's mother's maiden name. Milhous. 3: These 2 men served under Nixon as vice president. Gerald Ford and Spiro Agnew. 4: Herbert Hoover and Nixon were the only 2 presidents of this religious group. Quakers. 5: This daughter of Nixon married Edward Cox at the White House in 1971. Tricia. Round 3. Category: 2007 Bestsellers 1: This Robert Ludlum character returned to the list in 2007 with a "Betrayal". Jason Bourne. 2: "The Lost Files Of" this Carolyn Keene sleuth provide an interactive guide to her cases. Nancy Drew. 3: Walter Isaacson's biography of this scientist was based on the subject's personal letters. Albert Einstein. 4: She is the subject of Carl Bernstein's "A Woman In Charge". Hillary Clinton. 5: This Tibetan, a noted big hitter, hit the list with "The Universe In A Single Atom". the Dalai Lama. Round 4. Category: Write 1: Aida Marcuse translated this children's classic into Spanish as "Huevos Verdes Con Jamon". Green Eggs and Ham. 2: "Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas" is a 2001 change of pace for this suspense writer known for his Alex Cross books. (James) Patterson. 3: 2001's "Black House" is this pair's sequel to "The Talisman". King and Straub. 4: As Sue Grafton had the alphabet locked up, Janet Evanovich is using these for her Stephanie Plum titles. numbers. 5: Parnell Hall and Nero Blanc write mysteries you may have come across and can't put down as they include these puzzles. crossword puzzles. Round 5. Category: Final Resting Places 1: Father Damien was buried on this Hawaiian island but in 1936 his remains were moved to Belgium. Molokai. 2: This Diaghilev dancer is buried near the great French dancer Auguste Vestris in Montmartre. Nijinsky. 3: Joseph Conrad is buried in the cemetery at this Gothic cathedral, as the archbishop could tell you. Canterbury. 4: You'll find the 13 imperial tombs of the Ming dynasty in a valley on the outskirts of this capital. Beijing. 5: He was buried on St. Helena in his favorite uniform in 1821 but was moved to Paris in 1840. Napoleon. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

In this week's episode, Karen and Kelly discuss all things "Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase" by Carolyn Keene, covering scintillating topics like whether hidden passageways are exciting or terrifying, why Dirk is the literal worst,  what a floating island is, and who else is on Nancy's dating roster.  References:Hidden apartment behind bathroom mirrorUninvited house guest in Seattle

In the first full-length episode, Kelly & Karen re-investigate the mystery of "Nancy Drew & the Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene, reveal the secrets behind their pets' names, and uncover ironclad proof of a (fictional) serial killer lurking in 1930's River Heights. Includes a (super short) plot recap, so no worries if you haven't read the book recently. 

Following a hunch, we head to River Heights to take the case of "Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene. We discuss the history of the book, the merits and mishaps of convertible driving, and whether or not you should hide a secret will in old furniture.

Want to see Nancy Drew act less like a beloved amateur sleuth and more like a villainous corrupt cop in a prestige drama? Then we've got a movie for you! Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase is a 1939 mystery comedy film from director William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, and John Litel. It's based on the novel of the same name, penned by Mildred Wirt Benson for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. But boy, does this staircase twist away from the original premise! Nancy must help two elderly sisters inherit their father's mansion, so they can donate the building and create a new hospital for River Heights. And she's decided that that this noble end justifies any means, including tampering with evidence in a murder case, faking a suicide note, and drugging old people. Yes, those are all real things that happen in this film about a plucky teen detective. Listen to Áine and Kevin complain about this movie's many missteps, namely its decision to assassinate its titular character's ... well, character. Follow us on the usual social media suspects:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com.

Nancy Drew ... Detective is a 1938 comedy crime film starring Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, and John Litel, directed by William Clemens. Nancy is back, and this time she's doing what she does best: helping the elderly. (Seriously, like every other book in the series seemed to be about our favorite sleuth assisting some poor older person who is being conned or harassed by lowlifes). Ripping a page from the Drew book The Password to Larkspur Lane, Nancy must save a kidnapped (and wealthy) older lady who vanishes before she can make a big donation to Nancy's school.Listen to Áine and Kevin chat about competitive swimming, the geekiness of ham radio operation, River Heights' fascination with an unfortunate local doctor. Follow us on the usual social media suspects:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com.

The theme this week is The Strange Case of a Podcast About Adnan Syed. Then, on to our story: Because two girls from her school are mean to her, one nosey Nancy seeks to ruin their family and leave them destitute. But how will this cautious Karen outwit her playground bullies? By collaborating with her father, a man who seems desperate to get rid of her by putting her in harm's way every chance he gets. In the end, the secret to the demise of those whom she despises is within an old clock. Our headstrong heroine must rely on happenstance and privilege to complete her fiendish mission and remain the queen bee of her hive. The messy meddler: Nancy Drew. The book: The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keen. And you're listening to LIT Society... LET'S GET LIT! Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter is a 1939 comedy mystery film directed by William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville as the titular sleuth, as well as Frankie Thomas and John Litel. The movie is the third in a series of four Nancy Drew films that kicked off just eight years after the Stratemeyer Syndicate first introduced the character into the mystery canon. Agent of chaos Nancy Drew is back, and this time she's got trouble in her sights. The bubbly teen sleuth is locked and loaded and looking to stalk her reluctant boyfriend Ted, break up her father's budding romance, and clear a rude, hatless man of murder charges at all costs. Listen to Áine and Kevin chat all about how this silly mystery picture shoots itself in the foot.Beware! This review contains spoilers!Follow us on the usual social media suspects:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com.Want to watch the show and toss us a kickback at the same time? Buy the DVD for all the 1930s Nancy Drew films on Amazon by clicking here.

Nancy Drew... Reporter is a 1939 film from director William Clemens, starring Bonita Granville as the titular teen sleuth, as well as Frankie Thomas and John Litel. The movie is the second in a series of four Nancy Drew films that kicked off just eight years after the Stratemeyer Syndicate first introduced the character into the mystery canon. This screwball feature sees the eponymous girl detective taking on the role of cub reporter for a local River Heights paper. But Nancy Drew's not out to write some puff piece for her internship. She's looking to break a big scoop — with some help from her reluctant boyfriend-slash-news-photographer Ted Nickerson. Zaniness ensues when these reporters-in-training begin investigating the murder of a local woman.Áine and Kevin tackle this assignment with the gusto of hard-boiled journalists, although it's fitting to say that plenty of elements in this film ought to have been spiked.And beware! This review contains spoilers!Follow us on the usual social media suspects:FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd send us mysterious and intriguing missives at mysterytomepodcast@gmail.com.Want to watch the flick and toss us a kickback at the same time? Buy the DVD for Nancy Drew ... Reporter on Amazon by clicking here, or stream it on Amazon Prime by clicking here.

We review the story of a young sleuth who uses a mystery as a way to get a free trip to another country.We learn:Glen's stupidity costs him 3KBen's boss had a moment of clarity on life- but went back to normal.Gretchen changes it up this week with a birthday-themed squirrel segmentGlen thinks that one of the characters in this story is a boy... when that character is actually a girl.Go read it yourself:https://bookshop.org/a/12554/9780448095448Visit https://nuzzlehouse.com for show info.

Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between! This week we’re chatting about all of the October releases that we’re excited about. Apologies for the late release of this episode, but we recorded it early October and wanted to still get this out to you. We hope you had a wonderful October!   Our Life in Books Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/ourlifeinbooks Our Life In Books Tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/list.html?userId=696813O Our Life In Books Society- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety   Follow Our Life In Books- https://linktr.ee/ourlifeinbooks_ Follow Elizabeth- https://linktr.ee/bookishconnoisseur Follow Samantha- https://linktr.ee/samanthamccombs   Bat Brew Adagio- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130946  To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Chirstopher Paolini- https://amzn.to/3naU4Dt  Crush by Tracy Wolff - https://amzn.to/36moviW  Welcome to the United States of Anxiety by Jen Lancaster- https://amzn.to/3lhAAfU  I’m Not Dying With You Tonight by Kimberly Jones & Gilly Segal- https://amzn.to/3eE0bgu  Horror month/week on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1948?ref=horrorweek2020_sa  The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab- https://amzn.to/3leAXrs  Breathless by Jennifer Niven- https://amzn.to/2IkGnTp  Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell- https://amzn.to/36hNCnk  Quiet No More by Nikki Barthelmess- https://amzn.to/38n5akB  Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz- https://amzn.to/32utddD  Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe- https://amzn.to/3ld9si5  The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo- https://amzn.to/3ke6bOf  Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds & Illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff- https://amzn.to/3lf8jqf  The Times I Knew I Was Gay by Eleanor Crewes- https://amzn.to/32srUfa   Magic Dark and Strange by Kelly Powell- https://amzn.to/2U8WB4v  The Brightest Night by Jennifer L Armentrout- https://amzn.to/3peLGo3  The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan- https://amzn.to/38rJK5W  Come On In edited by Adi Alsaid- https://amzn.to/35b6p47  Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron- https://amzn.to/2Uap75O  Night by Alexandria Warwick- https://amzn.to/2JLnV6N   This Is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi- https://amzn.to/3lrtZQ9  Storm the Earth by Rebecca Kim Wells- https://amzn.to/36pxDDQ  Over the Woodward Wall by A. Deborah Baker- https://amzn.to/38oR6a2  We Were Restless Things by Cole Nagamatsu- https://amzn.to/35b7aKv  Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth- https://amzn.to/38s03PR  Foreshadow edited by Emily X.R. Pan- https://amzn.to/2JUEQnP  The Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco- https://amzn.to/3eNxzkT  Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashely Poston- https://amzn.to/3n7g6XI  The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow- https://amzn.to/2GHJtjC  Nancy Drew: The Curse by Micol Ostow and Carolyn Keene- https://amzn.to/3p5AQke  Sadie by Courtney Summers- https://amzn.to/2GHl2CT

Today, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: Homeschool reading presentations and Meredith’s new side episode Current Reads: the current reads that we are actually currently reading, not a selective agenda of books Deep Dive: Bookish FOMO. What are you afraid of missing out on when it comes to books? Book Presses: the book I’d press on Meredith’s new mini show, and an author that she changed her mind about As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . . Bookish Moments: 2:45 - The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate 2:51 - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 4:23 - Project Z: A Zombie Ate My Homework by Tommy Greenwald 5:14 - All Things Murderful on Patreon Current Reads: 6:52 - Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Kaytee) 6:58 - Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes 7:14 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 9:02 - The Black Count by Tom Reiss 10:10 - A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (Meredith) 11:40 - Serial Podcast 12:25 - Nancy Drew books by Carolyn Keene 12:34 - The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson 14:31 - Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson 15:45 - Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige (Kaytee) 15:56 - The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 17:23 - Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts 17:50 - Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer 19:52 - Conviction by Denise Mina (Meredith) 24:08 - You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria (Kaytee) 24:13 - @booknerdnative @readwithkat and @allegedlymari on Instagram 30:46 - Descent by Tim Johnston (Meredith) 30:56 - The Current by Tim Johnston 32:07 - Still Life by Louise Penny Deep Dive - Book FOMO: 35:07 - Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 35:40 - You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria 36:07 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 37:08 - Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer 37:15 - Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 38:22 - Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel 39:15 - Novel Pairings Podcast 40:13 - Louise Penny Book 5: The Brutal Telling 41:22 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 42:35 - The One by John Marrs (Kaytee) 44:35 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert (Meredith) 44:47 - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert 48:03 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com

As a child spending 20-30 minutes reading a book was an important part of my evening routine. More often than not, I reached for stories about my favorite girl detective, Nancy Drew. This episode of Dreaming with Nina explores the history and future of the beloved series. Including information about the "author" Carolyn Keene and the Stratemeyer Syndicate.  #dream #sleep #history #writing #nancyDrew #detectives Written by Anne Brecke  Performed by Nina Innsted See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The daily with syl stein on Anchor.fm Books: A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Robertson, Nancy Drew Diaries by Carolyn Keene and The books by Raina Telgemeier and her books Guts and Smile. My own Author News.. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sylvia-stein/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sylvia-stein/support

Memoirist Jennifer Finney Boylan on J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, transitioning, and man’s best friend. To learn more about the books we discussed in this episode, check out Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, and Good Boy by Jennifer Finney Boylan. Also consider our staff pick’s: Matilda by Roald Dahl, The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, We Were Feminists Once by Andi Zeisler, Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn and On Writing by Stephen King. Stay in the know about the latest Macmillan news by reading our free newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitä jos koronaa ei olisi? Millainen olisi iloisen 20-luvun ensimmäinen kevät ilman viruspandemiaa? Näistä kysymyksistä lähtee liikkeelle (00:12) videopuhelulla äänitetty jakso numero 26. Toinen perustaisi ehkä yritystä ja toinen fiilistelisi Lontoon-matkaa. Myös toteutumattomiin Berliini-haaveisiin palataan jälleen. Hanna ja Niko pohtivat lisäksi, mikä on yksilöiden eristäytymistapojen (17:07) ja "ison kuvan" suhde ja mitä muiden valintoihin kannattaa suhtautua. Pohjoisessa lukuhaasteessa (24:17) Hanna on löytänyt pohjoisen luontoa kuvaavan kirjan ja Niko kirjan, jonka muistaa lapsuudesta – tai joka ainakin muistuttaa siitä. Neiti Etsivä herättää enemmänkin keskustelua ja muistoja lukuharrastuksen alkuajoilta kuten silmien väriin sointuvan kaasupolkimen verhoilun ja henkeäsalpaavat cliffhangerit. Onko kirjasarjan takana oikeastaan poliisimyönteinen salaliitto? Jakson linkit: - Pohjoinen lukuhaaste outi.finna.fi/Content/lukuhaaste - Carolyn Keene, Neiti Etsivä ja tetterilaivan arvoitus (Tammi 2019) https://www.tammi.fi/kirja/carolyn-keene/neiti-etsiva-ja-teatterilaivan-arvoitus/9789513068653 - Jussi Konttinen, Siperia - suomalaisen perheen ihmeellinen vuosi ikiroudan maassa (HS 2019) https://www.eshop.fi/hskauppa/siperia-suomalaisen-perheen-ihmeellinen-vuosi-ikiroudan-maassa/ Raahen kirjaklubin etälukupiiri 29.4. https://www.facebook.com/events/880641199066739 Musat ja äänet: www.zapsplat.com, Google Translator

The secret backstory behind 'The Hardy Boys' and 'Nancy Drew' is much darker than you ever imagined. These two beloved classic children's mystery novel series written by Franklin W. Dixon and Carolyn Keene that have entertained children and adults alike since the 1930s. Or are they? What if we told you that Franklin W. Dixon and Carolyn Keene never existed? And that Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and a slew of other children's mystery books from your childhood were all created by one man -- the shady, mustache-twirling, nefarious businessman, Edward Stratemeyer, who built an empire off of cranking out ideas for mystery books starring pre-teen sleuths, paying a secret syndicate of starving ghostwriters pennies on the dollar to write them, publishing them under false names, and keeping all of the profits for himself? On episode 1 of Deep Cuts, we delve deep into one of the best kept secrets in pop culture history, the enigmatic figure behind it all, and the unprecedented lawsuit in the 1970s that blew the lid off of everything. 01001000 01100101 01101100 01110000 00100000 01001101 01100101  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepcutspod/message

The secret backstory behind 'The Hardy Boys' and 'Nancy Drew' is much darker than you ever imagined. These two beloved classic children's mystery novel series written by Franklin W. Dixon and Carolyn Keene that have entertained children and adults alike since the 1930s. Or are they? What if we told you that Franklin W. Dixon and Carolyn Keene never existed? And that Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and a slew of other children's mystery books from your childhood were all created by one man -- the shady, mustache-twirling, nefarious businessman, Edward Stratemeyer, who built an empire off of cranking out ideas for mystery books starring pre-teen sleuths, paying a secret syndicate of starving ghostwriters pennies on the dollar to write them, publishing them under false names, and keeping all of the profits for himself? On episode 1 of Deep Cuts, we delve deep into one of the best kept secrets in pop culture history, the enigmatic figure behind it all, and the unprecedented lawsuit in the 1970s that blew the lid off of everything. 01001000 01100101 01101100 01110000 00100000 01001101 01100101  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Draft Episode #230: Miranda Popkey Miranda Popkey, essayist and debut author of Topics of Conversation. The presenting sponsor for this episode is The Slow Novel Lab, a six-week online writing and creativity course developed and taught by bestselling and award-winning novelist Nina LaCour (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here). The next six-week session of The Slow Novel Lab begins on February 16th, and you can enroll today by going to NinaLaCour.com. This episode was brought to you in part by Adeline’s Aria by Laynie Bynum, the first in her new Infernal Echo series, out Jan. 28 from Fire and Ice YA! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Miranda is best friends with Zan Romanoff, author of A Song to Take the World Apart, Grace and the Fever, and the forthcoming Look (listen to her First Draft interview here, and her mailbag episode here!). You can read them write about their friendship in The Atlantic’s Friendship Files here, and in the Two Bossy Dames newsletter here (and they shout out First Draft, too!) At her dad’s house, Miranda read whatever was around, including such “dad” trope classics as David McCullough’s Truman. However, Robert Caro’s The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power was a little too much for her as a young reader (but she loves the Caro books on Johnson now, which also includes Master of the Senate and Means of Ascent) Mysteries have always been a particular favorite for Miranda, especially—as a young reader—Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene and Agatha Christie (the Hercule Poirots, not the Miss Marple, please). But she was also very into Rebecca Wells’ Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood series. The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje (and the movie) were Miranda’s “Oh… sex!” moments… mine was Anne Rice Interview with a Vampire (and the movie) A famous creative writing course at Yale was “Daily Themes” Anne Fadiman (author of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down and The Wine Lover’s Daughter: A Memoir) is a creative nonfiction professor at Yale Poet Louise Gluck (author of Faithful and Virtuous Night: Poems) was Miranda’s Poetry teacher at Yale, and later in Miranda’s professional life Louise encouraged Miranda to write fiction Among the professors teaching at Washington University are more experimental writers like Kathryn Davis, author of Duplex: A Novel and The Silk Road: A Novel, and Danielle Dutton, author of Margaret the First: A Novel and Sprawl Dorothy, A Publishing Project is run by Danielle Dutton and her husband, fellow author and Washington University professor Martin Riker Rachel Cusk’s Outline trilogy (Outline, Transit, and Kudos) was a major inspiration for MIranda as she chose to break traditional storytelling mold by writing a series of conversations Miranda read Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald in her MFA program, and was interested in how Sebald experimented with the “slippage of the narrative ‘I’” Ben Marcus, author of Notes From the Fog: Stories, while he was a visiting professor at Washington University, encouraged Miranda to turn a series of short stories into a novel, which became Topics of Conversation I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

TV is once again attempting to bring legendary "girl detective" Nancy Drew to life. We dust off our very first episode for a look at past attempts to put the hugely popular Nancy Drew mysteries on the small screen. The book series' backstory is a fascinating look at ego & the evolution of publishing. Excerpts are included from Melanie Rehak's 2005 "Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her." We explore why the Sunday night series that paired actress Pamela Sue Martin's Nancy Drew with The Hardy Boys failed in 1977-1979 and how the books have impacted TV herstory. Here are links for further reading: "The Not So Hidden Racism of Nancy Drew" https://electricliterature.com/the-not-so-hidden-racism-of-nancy-drew/ "How does Nancy Drew connect to the books? Almost everything is different" https://www.bustle.com/p/how-does-nancy-drew-connect-to-the-books-almost-everything-is-different-19199448 "Why does it matter who wrote Nancy Drew anyway?" https://crimereads.com/why-does-it-matter-who-wrote-nancy-drew-anyway/   "Mildred Benson is dead at 96; wrote 23 Nancy Drew books" https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/30/books/mildred-benson-is-dead-at-96-wrote-23-nancy-drew-books.html   "The Mystery of Carolyn Keene" https://www.lib.umd.edu/nancy/influential-authors/carolyn-keene   "The adventurous writer who brought Nancy Drew to life" https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/adventurous-writer-who-brought-Nancy-Drew-to-life-180969479/   "The Stratemeyer Syndicate" https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/collections/12/the-stratemeyer-syndicate/   Clips and Music: Nancy Drew (The CW) Trailer HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYOK1K_04Gc   "Uniq - Art of Silence" is under a Royalty Free music license. Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/er--pnwFDgU   'Moody Swing' by Oshóva is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/CPhnejWBYtc   'Malibu' by Scandinavianz is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/iusKLrpij2w

Riverdale is SO last week! This week, Brenna and Joe are solving mysteries - with convenient expertise - in River Heights, as we both tackle our first ever Nancy Drew mystery in advance of the new CW series. Just to make things extra complicated, we're discussing the first two books by Carolyn Keene (The Secret of the Old Clock & The Hidden Staircase) as well as two movies - Andrew Fleming's Nancy Drew (2007) and Katt Shea's Nancy Drew  and the Hidden Staircase (2019).Up for discussion: how post-war American history contributed to changes in Nancy's characterization in the 30s and the late-50s, speculation about why the character has endured and some of the many challenges in modern attempts to adapt the teen sleuth for film and TV. Plus: the wild swings in tone of the 2007 film and the more successful, grounded characters in the 2019 version.In Homework: Joe excitedly introduces the news that Julie Murphy is writing a Faith adaptation, as well as the title of the new Suzanne Collins Hunger Games prequel. Brenna, meanwhile, discusses Meredith Russo's latest, Birthday.Want to connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteIf you have something longer, send us an email at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Although I aspired to be Nancy Drew as a child, I turned out to just be your average, run of the mill, odd adult who uses Instagram in my spare time.

In this episode of the Best Forevers Book Club series, Alysa introduces Claire to the glorious world of Nancy Drew, written by ghost writer Carolyn Keene! We get into how Nancy, an amateur detective, uses friendships and maintains her friendships while solving crimes. Join us while we detail the discuss, discuss themes of friendship, and what it means to be the girl everyone looks up to!  Carrot Top Paper Shop = https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrotTopPaperShop Book Club Book The Nancy Drew Files #1 = https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/067174674X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Share Your Friendship Stories with Alysa! Visit the podcast web page for topics= www.bestforeverspod.com/surveys Email Alysa= bestforeverspod@gmail.com Follow Best Forevers Pod! Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/groups/bestforeverspod/ Instagram= https://www.instagram.com/bestforeverspod/  Twitter = https://twitter.com/BestForeversPod Support Best Forevers Pod! Patreon= www.patreon.com/bestforeverspod Merchandise = https://bestforeverspod.threadless.com Art Work by Kate Cosgrove= http://k8cosgrove.blogspot.com  Theme Music by Trevor Wilson  Promo from this Episode! Naptime Nancy Podcast = https://naptimenancydrew.wordpress.com

First Draft Episode #184: Bridget Tyler   Bridget Tyler (find her on Twitter and Instagram, too!), debut author of The Pioneer, comes to First Draft with Sarah Enni to talk about adventure and sci-fi, getting outside of her own bubble for storytelling perspective, avoiding the Leia-Han love story trope... and in a First Draft exclusive,  Bridget reveals the name of the sequel to The Pioneer! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Return of the Jedi, episode VI of the Star Wars saga The Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene (who was actually numerous ghostwriters)     The Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffrey and Todd McCaffrey The original Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson, who also co-created The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries TV series. Small world! Hunter, a mid-eighties crime drama featuring former American football player Fred Dryer Game of Thrones, the HBO television series based on George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire     Care Bears are fictional characters originally created for greeting cards that branched into other media, including a popular children’s animated series. How Bridget Tyler almost lived out all of our Veronica Mars fantasies How her first pilot was 7th Heaven meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer Hell on Wheels, an AMC television western dramatic series with the building of the transcontinental railroad as its focus Matt Nix, creator of Burn Notice Horizon is a television movie Bridget wrote Illuminae by Amie Kaufman (listen to her First Draft interview here) and Jay Kristoff   The title of the sequel to The Pioneer!     Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent, Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender, or John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Nancy Drew is a fictional character, a sleuth in an American mystery series created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his Hardy Boys series. The character first appeared in 1930. The books are ghostwritten by a number of authors and published under the collective pseudonym Carolyn Keene.

Meredith and Kaytee are back in your earbuds for Episode 11, in which we take a fun little trip down our “book-memory lanes”. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: A sweet book gift from a friend, and a childhood milestone finally broached. Then we dive into our currently reading lists with three (or more) books from each of us, lots of mysterious picks this week, and one title that we just can’t stop talking about. Next, we take that memory trip and talk about the books that formed us as readers. The memories we have of our childhood reading, the ones that shaped us as teens, and how they turned us into the readers we are today. So many backlist gems in this list! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to put into every reader’s hands. This week’s picks include a YA pick that’s being made into a Netflix movie and a non-fiction classic that is perfect for everyone on your Christmas list. Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:37 - I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel 3:50 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling 4:17 - Harry Potter Illustrated Editions by J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay 7:52 - Louise Penny’s Three Pines Series 8:19 - Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter 11:34 - Just the Right Book Subscription 11:45 - Reading Bug Box Subscription 11:50 - Shelf Subscription from The Bookshelf Thomasville 11:54 - The Book Drop Subscription (Reminder: CURRENTLYREADING will get you 20% off until 12/15) 12:12 - Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke 16:07 - The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton 16:16 - @raelasbooks on Instagram 18:22 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 20:20 - House at Riverton by Kate Morton 21:15 - Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman 21:28 - Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard 22:48 - The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 23:52 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 25:52 - Episode 7 of Currently Reading with Jessica Turner 26:06 - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green 28:12 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 30:19 - The Quilter’s Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini 34:24 - The Mitten by Jan Brett 34:26 - Do Not Open by Brinton Turkle 34:47 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 34:48 - A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett 34:58 - Choose Your Own Adventure books by R.A. Montgomery 36:13 - R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps Series 36:15 - Intensity by Dean Koontz 36:29 - Stephen King novels 37:04 - 100 Secret Senses by Amy Tan 37:14 - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 38:15 - Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell 39:15 - Nancy Drew books by Carolyn Keene 39:47 - The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis UNSOLICITED STRONG OPINION: Amazon is wrong. Read these in Publication Order, please! 40:56 - The Once and Future King by T.H. White 42:21 - The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson 44:25 - Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy 47:58 - Puddin’ by Julie Murphy 48:20 - Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Book lovers, try Audible free for one month with a free audiobook download.  Episode 90 is brought to you by Daizie Knits and Bijou Basin Ranch.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang    Knits in Rehearsal Still working on Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter.  Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24   Here's my version in progress.   This episode is brought to you by Daizie Knits   At Daizie Knits, our goal is to provide a rainbow of colors in a range of fibers and weights.  We dye all our products in small batches using a kettle dying method; so each one is unique.  We strive to find yarns and fibers that makes your heart sing and your toes curl with delight.  At daizieknits.com, you can contact us, view a gallery of projects, check out the show schedule and of course, link to our shop.  We also offer 3d printed spindles, buttons and shawl pins.  Use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 20% off of your order through September 1, 2018.  Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2018 Basic Rules   Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    This episode I am pleased to have Fix-a-Stitch as an Intermission Prize Sponsor. Make sure you listen to this episode to see if you are the winner of a both a Multi-Tool and Laceweight set of Fix-a-Stitch.    For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Check out the Quirky Monday Craftcast  and Quirky Monday Crafts Etsy Shop.    This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers!   Use the PalKal2018 Coupon Code for 15% off all yarns from their online store (exception: Qiviut or Paco-Vicuna) from now through September 6, 2018.   Non-Knitting Segments  Instant Success  Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken   Love it or Leave it Love: Color Street Nail Polish Strips   Leave: July can be a hard month for me.    Other News and Notes  Books:   The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel   Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha   The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene     

Author Gay Toltl Kinman is my first children's mystery writer, with ten books so far in that arena. But she is also a playwright, a teacher, and an incredibly prolific writer of both fiction and nonfiction. We talk about so many interesting things, I'll see if I can squeeze them all in the show notes. First off, here is Gay's Author Page on Amazon and here is the link to some pics of Gay on her many adventures -- including one taken in Alaska by the real Alison, the inspiration for her series. And let's not forget to link to Hearst Castle, the inspiration for her first YA novel, Wolf Castle (fka Castle Reiner).  Gay's second mystery series for children, The Adventures of Lauren MacPhearson, is also inspired by another granddaughter. Both the real and fictional Laurens barely spoke at all, and yet both have had marvelous adventures. For more information on Elective Mutism (now called Selective Mutism), check out the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Gay worked with miniature books at the spectacular Huntington Library, and that experience was the inspiration for The Mystery of the Missing Miniature Books. If you like mysteries where you learn something new, this one fills the bill. I had never imagined there were so many rare and antique books under four inches tall. Here's a link to the Huntington's own collection, but if you want more details, check out the Miniature Book Society. It's impossible to talk about children's mysteries without a nod to Carolyn Keene. Both Nancy Drew and The Dana Girls mysteries were written under that name. And I gave a shout-out to Shoshona Freedman. When we talked about Gay's work as a playwright, she gave a shout-out to South Coast Rep and Cecilia Fannon. Here is a link to the video The Read, the cold reading Gay talks about, of her play on Grace Nicholson. Up next is her book on women heroines, featuring never-before-published material from letters and journals, and includes a vignette on Julia Morgan, architect of the Hearst Castle. Which brings us back full circle to Gay's original inspiration. We did it! As always, if you'd rather read than listen, here is a transcript. Enjoy! -- Laura Transcript of Interview with Gay Toltl Kinman Laura Brennan: My guest today is Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman. Her career is nothing short of epic: ten children’s books, a YA gothic novel, several adult mysteries, two nonfiction books, numerous short plays and short stories, three Agatha Award nominations and an EPPIE win. Add to that over one hundred and fifty articles in professional journals and newspapers, book reviews, a children’s book column, a teaching load that includes law, library science and writing, and I simply don’t know how she has time to chat with me. But I’m glad she does. Gay, thank you for joining me. Gay Toltl Kinman: Well, thank you for asking me. LB: I barely know where to start here, so let's first talk about you. You have a Master of science in Library Science, right? GTK: Right. LB: Did you always want to be a writer? GTK: Yes, I did. Because my mother was also. But it seemed to me so lofty and esoteric to say that I wanted to be a writer, so I don't think I ever said that I wanted to be anything specific because I didn't really know what I wanted to do. But I knew eventually I wanted to write. LB: What was the impetus there, for that first book? GTK: I was reading a lot of Gothic novels at the time. And I had an idea for a story, because I like Hearst Castle very much and we been up there a few times, and I just thought that whole setting was so fantastic. And I was working full time, and I said well I'm going to put aside Saturday morning and I'm going to write. I tried to do that but it's just impossible. So I did write it. It was originally called Castle Reiner, and then we changed it with the second publisher of the book, we changed it to Wolf Castle because it involves wolves. So I wrote that,

The Guests: Rommel Wood listen to Ear Hammer, Thursday evenings 8-10 pm EST, archive here: radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/ear-hammer/ rommelwood.com Ksenyia Yarosh, co-host of Bonnie and Maude, creator of “I Love Bad Movies” and co-organizer of The Brooklyn Zine Festival. www.kseniyayarosh.com Become a Part of the RFB Community: radiofreebrookyn.com/pledge The Books: “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, Tomi Ungerer, “The Grief Recovery Handbook” by John W James and Russell Friedman, “Clan of the Cave Bear” by Jean M Auel, “Game of Thrones” By George R R Martin, “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky, “M Train” by Patti Smith, “Gallapagos” by Kurt Vonnegut, “Cat’s Cradle” by Kurt Vonnegut, “Breakfast of Champions” by Kurt Vonnegut, “Olivia” by Ian Falconner, “The Boss Baby” by Marla Frazee, Cozy Classics for Kids, “Thunder and Lightning” and “Century Girl” by Lauren Redniss, “The Good Bones” by Margaret Atwood (Rommel’s favorite is “The Log”), “Color Me Good James Franco” by Mel Elliott, “Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder, “Nancy Drew” by Carolyn Keene, “Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, “On Writing” by Stephen King, “Delores Claiborne” by Steven King, “The Virgin Suicides” and “Middlesex” by Jeffery Eugenides, “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy, “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville, “Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoy, “Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens, John Grisham, “Edible Woman” by Margaret Atwood, Douglas Coupland, T C Boyle The Music: “Five Years” by David Bowie at the Beeb, “Space Oddity” by Seu George Actionable Takeaway: Make a zine! Put it on paper, print the paper, fold the paper, staple the paper. Films/TV Shows: Tomi Ungerer documentary on Netflix: “Far Out Isn’t Far Enough,” The Sesame Street Episode about death: “We all feel sad, Big Bird” talked about the passing of Mr. Hooper, Fresh Off the Boat “Louis Gives Eddie The Talk,” “Weetzie Bat” by Francesca Lia Block, “Forever” by Judy Blume, “Amy” Bookriot.com/2015/12/15/2016-book-riot-read-harder-challenge/ #ReadHarder #inkandworm #rfb #technicaldifficulties #childrensbooks #childrensbooksarepoems #childrensbooksaresongs #WORD #HousingWorks #bannedbooks #tomiungerer #uglyanimals #death #sex #parentsexplain #thetalk #sexscenesinbooks #sexybooksyoureadasateen #griefandboners #itchangedme #strongwoman #dogearsexscenes #kidsbooksareforeveryone #distil #lennythecat #droolingcats #margaretatwood #atwoodjunkies #literarytimecapsule #atwoodpoetry #bookriot #readharderbooks2016 #regencyromance #moodreading #moodmusic #jennorthrup #adultcoloringbooks #bubbletuesday #nylife #adultplayground #paperdolls #dannydevitopaperdoll #theresapaperdollforit #zines #patsyclinezines #fanzines #genresofzines #fig1andfig2 #hobbyzines #dontstopdrawing #deloresclaiborneminute #discoverbooksonIG #judgeabookbyitscover #humanrelations #obviouschildathumanrelations #molassesbooks

This week we’re doing you a solid with pop culture gift recommendations for everybody on your list. We’ve got kids’ books from toddlers to teens, and film, TV and movie picks for adults of every personality and type of gift obligation. Whoever you’ve got to buy for, we’re here to point you in the right direction. Pull up a chair and pop open your Christmas gift spreadsheet—it’s time for Après Culture. Important Note: We don’t want to risk spoiling anything for our listeners, so outlined below are the time-stamps of when we talk about each book or movie/show - listen at your risk or feel free to skip around! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Pre-School (Picture Books) 11:15-15:52 -Waiting by Kevin Henkes 11:15-12:55 -The Day The Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt 12:56-14:29 -Mr. Wuffles by David Wiesner 14:35-15:52 Early Grade-School (ages 5-7) 16:45-24:24 -Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems 16:45-18:50 -Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willems 18:56-20:36 Upper Grade-School (ages 8-12) 24:45-34:18 -National Geographic: Weird But True series 25:24-26:40 -Who Was? series 26:42-29:15 -From The Mixed Up Files of Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L Konigsburg 29:57-30:55 -Are you There God, It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 30:57-32:24 -Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene 32:26-34:18 Middle School 34:32-48:20 -Nimona by Noelle Stevenson 36:19-39:41 -Lumberjanes series by Noelle Stevenson 39:43-42:53 -Drama by Raina Telgemeier 43:00-46:10 -Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 46:19-47:24 -The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien 47:27-48:20 Teens 48:30-1:09:32 -My Friend Dahmer by Derg Backderf 49:15-53:50 -The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison 53:57-58:25 -Eleanor and Park / Attachments by Rainbow Rowell 58:30-1:02:46 -Dune by Frank Herbert 1:02:49-1:03:19 -The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson 1:03:21-1:05:42 -Agatha Christie books 1:05:47-1:07:25 -Dorothy L. Sayers books 1:07:29-1:09:32 TV/MOVIE/BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Adults 1:09:40- -Please Like Me (PIVOT series) 1:09:32-1:13:09 -Silicon Valley (HBO series) 1:13:14-1:14:28 -Nova (PBS series) 1:14:35-1:16:25 -A Room With A View (movie) 1:16:39-1:18:00 -Trainwreck (movie) 1:18:28-1:19:26 -Between The World and Me (book) by Ta-Nehisi Coates 1:19:35-1:21:01 -Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN series)1:21:10-1:24:45 -Future Crimes: Everything is Connected, Everyone is Vulnerable and What We Can Do About It (book) by Mark Goodman 1:25:00-1:26:42 -Spotlight / Brooklyn (movies) 1:26:58-1:29:21 -Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 1:31:40-1:36:07 NEXT WEEK: Pop Culture Swap!: Christmas Edition Sara Ann’s Pick: Die Hard (1988) Kasey’s Pick: A Princess for Christmas (2011) TIPPLE OF THE WEEK: Sara Ann’s Homemade Eggnog

For this episode, Carrie and Jake discuss the 1959 edition of a Nancy Drew book, "The Hidden Staircase" by Carolyn Keene, which is available in a variety of formats from Amazon and other booksellers. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening. We discuss minuets, notaries, brother love, phantom fiancés, Benjamin Franklin, and we describe some possible alternative endings to the book. Swearing also abounds! In the next episode, we'll be discussing Neal Shusterman's 2009 novel 'Unwind', which you should be able to get in a variety of formats from Amazon or the bookseller of your choice. If you have any comments or suggestions, or have your own alternative Hidden Staircase endings to share, please join us on our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/LoveYALikeCrazy. Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, and to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There'. The sound clip at the beginning of the episode is from the TV show Castle, specifically episode 9 of season 1, 'Little Girl Lost'. You can help support production of this podcast, and get rewards in return, via our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy . Love YA Like Crazy is a member of the Ear Trumpet Audio podcast network! You can find more information about the network at http://eartrumpetaudio.com/ .

(Elizabeth) Beloved children's classics such as The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys have been appearing in print for 75 to 100 years. The authors - Laura Lee Hope, Carolyn Keene, and Franklin W. Dixon - have kept children enchanted since the early 20th century...or have they?

For episode 2 of "Love YA Like Crazy," Carrie and Jake discuss Daniel PInkwater's novelette 'Young Adult Novel', which can be found in a couple of different collections and anthologies. We also read our additions to the epic story that is "Kevin Shapiro, Boy Orphan." Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! You will also find lots of 80s talk, descriptions of being the worst in high school, an answer to the question of what it is that Jake made Carrie read exactly, and plentiful swearing. In the next episode, we'll be discussing a Nancy Drew novel: "The Hidden Staircase" by Carolyn Keene, which is available in a bunch of different formats from Amazon. We've also assigned ourselves some homework: Is there another way the book could have ended, or a different solution, that we would have enjoyed? If you want to get in on the action, or if you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/LoveYALikeCrazy. Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, and to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There'. You can help support production of this podcast, and get rewards in return, via our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy . Love YA Like Crazy is a member of the Ear Trumpet Audio podcast network! You can find more information about the network at http://eartrumpetaudio.com/ .

Today I’m pleased to welcome Patricia C. Lee to the show. Pat is loads of fun and so are her Urban Fantasy books. Please join us for an entertaining interview! Pat has had a love affair with the written word since childhood, many times immersing herself in the stories of Enid Blyton and Carolyn Keene. [...]