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Rebecca and Tara introduce a new feature, Sharing Our Shelves, that may appear again from time to time in which they each review the other's To Be Read shelf and pick their co-host's next book to read. Rebecca selected Tear by Erica McKeen for Tara and Tara selected Stella's Carpet by Lucy E.M. Black for Rebecca. Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): A Psalm for the Wild-Built; A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers The Living Great Lakes by Jerry Dennis A Feast of Wolves by Wilson Coneybeare Stella's Carpet by Lucy E.M. Black Tara (@onabranchreads): The Midnight Project by Christy Climenhage Tear by Erica McKeen If you have comments or suggestions that you would like to share with Rebecca and Tara, please email them at craspod2019@gmail.com Happy Reading!

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, David Kong, founder of Glasvin, a premium handblown glass company based in New York. David began his career as a hedge fund investor but left to enter the wine industry, creating his company Glasvin, a direct to consumer wine glass brand that is disrupting the industry. HIs glassware is currently used in award-winning and Michelin-starred restaurants, including several owned by Major Food Group, Kato and Crown Shy. David also created Somm.ai, a sales and data analytics tool used by wine companies. David was named a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient and currently resides in New York. For more information on our guest;glas.vin.com | Caryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

For episode four of our series on the history of thinking about thinking machines, David and Shannon discuss a very different sci-fi sensibility: Becky Chambers' Monk & Robot series (A Psalm for the Wild-Built (2021) and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (2022)). What would it mean for robots to ‘wake up'? How might robots teach humans about the nature of care and about the care of nature? And where do robots fit into a neurodiverse world? Plus: robots vs octopi. There is another bonus episode to accompany this series available from Saturday on PPF+: David and Shannon talk about where AI is really taking us, sorting the reality from the hype. Sign up now for just £5 per month or £50 a year for 24 bonus episodes. https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plusNew PPF merch is available on our website: choose from a canvas tote bag or a bone china mug https://www.ppfideas.com/merchNext time: Gary Gerstle on the current state of the American election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on our episode #389 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show in honor of James Kent, also known as Jamal James Kent, an incredible chef, restaurateur, husband, father, and friend, who suddenly passed away this past weekend from a heart attack at the young age of 45. The New York Times wrote that James was “a distinguished chef and successful Manhattan restaurateur who seemed poised to become a food industry tycoon.” He was an extremely well-respected leader, and had already accomplished so much in our industry, and simply put, he was loved. As a tribute, we are rebroadcasting our episode #253 with James, which originally aired on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, when Shari spoke with him remotely during the trying times of Covid. James' company, Saga Hospitality Group, includes restaurants, Crown Shy (one Michelin star) and Saga (two Michelin stars), and cocktail bar, Overstory (No. 3 on North America's 50 Best Bars list), which are all in the same building in Manhattan's Financial District at 70 Pine Street. Crown Shy is on the ground floor, and Saga and Overstory are part of the 62nd, 63rd, 64th and 66th floors, along with private dining room, 12 terraces and 360 panoramic views. James future plans included Snackville, re-imagined culinary concepts at the amusement park on Santa Monica Pier in California as a partnership with Saga Hospitality Group and private equity platform, S C Holdings; several projects from fine dining to a fast-casual chicken sandwich concept with NBA great LeBron James, whose investment firm is LRMR Ventures; a 140-seat restaurant at 360 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, inspired by the Grand Central Oyster Bar with Executive Chef Danny Garcia, who was just named winner of Top Chef: Season 21; a new bakery and casual all-day cafe in the newly renovated Domino Sugar factory building in Brooklyn with Executive Pastry Chef Renata Ameni; and five restaurants in partnership with Paris luxury department store, Printemps, at 1 Wall Street, led by Culinary Director Gregory Gourdet. James was also working with Shari's publisher Phaidon on a new book to tell the story of his restaurants at 70 Pine and his life growing up and cooking in NYC. Shari is proud to have called James a friend. Our deepest condolences to James' wife Kelly Kent and their children Gavin and Avery, and everyone who loved James too. Thank you, James, for sharing your story with us, and always making Shari feel special. She will greatly miss you. #RIP ** On episode #253 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is joined by James Kent, Executive Chef of Crown Shy, and the Owner/Partner of J2K Creative. A Greenwich Village native, James started his culinary career as a summer apprentice at Bouley when he was fifteen years old, and has since spent time in the kitchens of Babbo, Jean-Georges, and Gordon Ramsay. James joined the team at Eleven Madison Park (EMP) as a line cook and was quickly promoted to sous chef, and in 2010, he placed first in the Bocuse d'Or USA Competition; then representing the US at the international finals of the Bocuse D'Or in Lyon, France, placing 10th in the world. When he returned to New York, he was named chef de cuisine of EMP, and under his leadership, the restaurant received numerous accolades including four stars from The New York Times, three Michelin stars, and a coveted spot on World's 50 Best Restaurants. James was promoted to Executive Chef of The NoMad in the fall of 2013, the same year that it received one Michelin Star. In 2017, he left to pursue his first solo project, an ambitious pair of restaurants in the landmark Art Deco building at 70 Pine Street in New York's Financial District, with his partner Jeff Katz. Crown Shy, the first of those restaurants, opened in March 2019, and received 2 stars from The New York Times and one Michelin Star just six months after opening. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to strive for excellence; Industry News discussion, including COVID-19; and Solo Dining/Takeout experience from Einat Admony's Taim in the West Village, NYC. Stay safe and well. ** ** Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon). #chefwisebook **  Photo Courtesy of Saga Hospitality Group. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we decide if some bookish boyfriends are worth dating, humping or dumping off a cliff. Let us know if you agree or disagree with any of our choices! What We've Read and What We Are Reading: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (Monk and Robot #2) and narrated by Em Grosland Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun Systems Down by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free Additional Book Mentions:  Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Host by Stephenie Meyer Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Martian by Andy Weir To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

We take a look at some novellas by Becky Chambers: A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. These books explore a unique eco-friendly utopia with some interesting socialist characteristics! Plus, we choose our robot names.   Check us out on social media: Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teach-me-communism?ref_id=10068 Instagram: @teachmecommunism Twitter: @teachcommunism Gmail: teachmecommunism@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/teachmecommunism  And like and subscribe to us at Teach Me Communism on YouTube!   Solidarity forever!

Concluimos nuestro repaso a nuestras cosas favoritas del año pasado. Películas: Misión Imposible: Sentencia Mortal, Babylon, Tár, Marcel With the Shoes On, Nimona, Barbie, Past Lives, Beau Is Afraid, Oppenheimer, John Wick 4, Bottoms, Godzilla Minus One, Anatomía de una Caída, Asteroid City, The Holdovers, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Monster, Poor Things, Guardianes de la Galaxia 3 y El Niño y la Garza. Literatura: La Mala Costumbre; Roaming; Tiger, Tiger; Por Culpa de Una Flor; Miles Morales: Cruzando el mito arácnido; El Pájaro y la Serpiente; Galatea; A Guest in The House; Star Wars: Path of Vengeance; Tragones y Mazmorras y A Prayer for the Crown Shy. Descubrimientos: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Superman Clashes the Klan, Severance, Prey, Attack On Titans, Becky Chambers, Control, Naruto, Bound, Magic: The Gathering, Kentucky Route Zero y los juegos de lucha. Suenan: LCD Soundsystem: 45:33 (Pt. 2) King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: The Silver Cord (Extended Mix)

Tira Johnson migrated east a decade ago to work in wine and hospitality at some of NY's best, including Beauty & Essex, Crown Shy, Terroir, and Crown Club at Barclays, to name a few. Along the way she received her Somm certification. Tira is now the Wine Director at Ilis, from Mads Refslund, a Co-Founder of Noma. Ilis' much anticipated opening in Brooklyn is truly one of the most fascinating and unique dining experiences today. Tira's love for wine is only superseded by her true love for dogs!  Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

This week on A Novel Console, Chris and Karradyne try out a new recording style. Karradyne brags about going on a cruise for free and Chris talks about how he requested recs for must-play indie and regular games from his mutuals on Twitter. Afterwards, Karradyne is slightly disapointed in her tea monk and robot friends when she reads A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, and Chris gets bored and doesn't catch them all when he plays Pokemon Scarlet. They end the show with the best food in all of Dawson, GA.You can contact us at:anovelconsole@gmail.comFacebook.com/anovelconsoleTwitter.com/anovelconsoleInstagram: @anovelconsolePatreon.com/anovelconsoleOther Streaming Platforms:anovelconsole.carrd.coSupport the show

Recorded October 1, 2023 This week Nate and Ryan talk about summer, events, and robots. Nate went on a trip to Okinawa and got a new Synology. Meanwhile, Ryan went to Tokyo Game Show and got sick on a mountain. Then, they talked all about their favorite robots (and robot adjacent beings). After trying a Fanta roulette and a chunky peanut butter KitKat, they turned to their main media where they discussed post-capitalism, what constitutes a human failure, and the importance of a good satchel in their discussion of A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. Connect with us Become a member: myhilltodieon.com/members Reddit: r/MyHillToDieOn Twitter: @MyHillToDieOn Email: myhilltodieon@gmail.com Synologys DS1815+ DS923+ Synology Photos Binged TV shows Picard - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Ghosts (American version) - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Official Site, IMDb, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.jp Nature Excursion 70: Polar Opposites but Very Similar (the time they talked about the nature excursion of 2022) If We Treated Teachers Like Pro Athletes - Key & Peele Pick 2: Robots Nate: Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation Ryan: Cait Sith from Final Fantasy VII Nate: Isaac from The Orville Ryan: Sidra from A Closed and Common Orbit Taste of Japan Fanta Mystery Chuncky Peanut Butter KitKat A Prayer for the Crown-Shy Amazon.com Amazon.co.jp Audible 73: Dragged Along Into Contentedness (our episode about A Psalm for the Wild-Built) Crown shyness in Wikipedia Theme by Michael AD https://soundcloud.com/michael-ad/the-deep-end used with permission

It's the last week of 2023, so that means that Hannah and Laura are sharing some of their favorite books, TV shows, and movies of the year! Thank you to OWWR listeners for making 2023 great! They will see you in 2024: The Year of the Dresden!!Apologies for some audio quality issues on Hannah's end.Media Mentions: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersA Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky ChambersCity of Bones by Martha WellsFiction Fans podcastBefore I Let Go by Kennedy RyanThe Bear---HuluTaskmaster---YouTubeEarthlings by Sayaka MurataConvenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataA Day of Fallen Night by Samantha ShannonThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonThe First Binding by R.R. VirdiStory Darlings podcastAndor---Disney+Rogue One---Disney+Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan NevairGirl, Woman, Other by Bernardine EvaristoThe Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha PhilyawSmall Miracles by Olivia AtwaterThe Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean GibsonTeen Beach Movie---Disney+The Mandalorian---Disney+YellowJackets---Paramount+Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome ShirahamaCamp by L.C. RosenHeartstopper---NetflixUndone---Amazon Prime VideoSeverance---AppleTVStellar Instinct by Jonathan NevairDune by Frank HerbertOur Flag Means Death---HBOmaxWhat We Do In The Shadows---HuluBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesWitch King by Martha WellsHow Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie CruzUpload---Amazon Prime VideoNever Have I Ever---NetflixThe Bound and the Broken series by Ryan CahillOf Blood and Fire by Ryan CahillThe Fall by Ryan CahillEragon by Christopher PaoliniSpiderman: Across the Spiderverse---NetflixJury Duty---FreeVeeBarbie---HBOmaxThis Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneShark Heart by Emily HabeckChildren of Time by Adrian TchaikovskyThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinThe Obelisk Gate by N.K. JemisinPsych---PeacockMonk---PeacockUgly Betty---NetflixAhsoka---Disney+Star Wars: Rebels---Disney+The Necessity of Rain by Sarah ChornMonstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana TakedaUntethered Sky by Fonda LeeMiss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby OlsonThe Fall Is All There Is by C.M. CaplanThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsViviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily EdwardsBookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeAmong Thieves by M.J. KuhnThick As Thieves by M.J. KuhnLegendborn by Tracy DeonnThe Dresden Files by Jim ButcherBefore We Go BlogSFINCS competitionBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

This week, Netflix introduces the "What We Watched" report. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report Grey's Anatomy All Seasons to Stream on Hulu-Disney+ Combo App Here Are the 14 Non-Marvel/Pixar/Star Wars Shows Disney Is Licensing to Netflix Tubi to Stream 'The Batman,' 'Suicide Squad' and More DC Universe Movies and TV Shows (EXCLUSIVE) Blackstone-Backed Candle Media Seeks Debt Relief After Deals Hello Sunshine Profit Drops 90% Due to Strikes - TheWrap CoComelon Cuts Staff, Production After Rapid Expansion Hasbro laying off Wizards of the Coast staff is baffling — and could lead to a brain drain – GeekWire Alexander Skarsgård Stars In 'Murderbot' Sci-Fi Series Ordered By Apple From Chris & Paul Weitz ‘Platonic': Apple Comedy Starring Seth Rogen Renewed for Season 2 – The Hollywood Reporter Good Omens Renewed for Season 3 at Amazon – The Hollywood Reporter Bradley Cooper-Christian Bale Spy Package 'Best Of Enemies' Lands At Amazon MGM Studios After Massive Bidding Battle ‘Good Times' Animated Reboot Sets Ranada Shepard As Showrunner; JB Smoove, Yvette Nicole Brown & Jay Pharoah To Star – Deadline ‘Love Is Blind' Renewed Through Season 7 on Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter ‘Shadow And Bone', ‘Glamorous' & ‘Agent Elvis' Canceled By Netflix – Deadline ‘Lucky Hank' Canceled: Bob Odenkirk's Post-Saul' AMC Drama Lasted One Season – Deadline Recommendations A Psalm for the Wild-Built, by Becky Chambers A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, by Becky Chambers Genie Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Todd in the Shadows - I Fact-Checked The Worst Video Essayist On YouTube Only Murders in the Building Reacher  

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Chronic pain shouldn't stop you from living your best reading life. A registered osteopath shares her surprising tips for a cozy winter reading season. Does the perfect reading chair exist? How do I maintain a good reading posture? And what book format is best for someone who has chronic pain problems?The answers might surprise you in this special winter reading episode dedicated to anyone navigating chronic pain challenges.Today's podcast will help you create the perfect cozy reading space while acknowledging the additional challenges you might face, especially during winter.This week's remarkable guest is Alexandra Orfanides, a registered osteopath,  the creative mind behind Hypermobility HQ on TikTok, and the host of Help! I'm Hypermobile Podcast.  With her wealth of experience in the medical space, Alex shares insights on the best ways to give your body TRUE rest when reading. As a bonus, Alex shares a touching personal connection to literature and discusses her recent challenges with connecting to books. To kick start her reading life up again, I'm providing three book recommendations to reignite her passion for literature.BONUS COZY READING GUIDECheck out our bonus Cozy Reading Guide featuring all the products recommended by Alex and essential items that have personally helped me navigate my health challenges while reading.Meet AlexAlexandra Orfanides brings her expertise as an osteopath with a Master's degree in Osteopathy and a Bachelor's degree in English language and literature. This unique combination couldn't have been more perfect for today's show. Alex offers in-person and virtual consultations to patients. She hosts the new podcast "Help! I'm Hypermobile," and uses her various platforms to raise awareness about hypermobility to help her community navigate daily challenges. Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! 2023 MomAdvice Fall Reading GuideCozy Reading With Chronic Pain Guide (links to all the products featured)Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia SylvesterWatch Alex's Towel Trick on TikTokDysautonomiaAnimation tabletPenguin upright mouseHard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki MurakamiThe Ladies Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness by Sarah RameyFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosShark Heart: A Love Story by Emily HabeckA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers - solar punkA Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky ChambersWild Geese by Mary OliverThe Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsBeasts of Extraordinary Circumstances by Ruth Emmie LangeShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Get My Happy List NewsletterConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect With Alex on Instagram, Tiktok, her Podcast, or WebsiteJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

Well, at last we've come to our not super long or honestly all that taxing journey. We asked some hard questions that we felt no obligation to answer. We banged some hot blacksmiths and blew off our obligations to play with the phytoplankton. If this isn't the good life, there probably isn't one. Enjoy Prayer for the Crown-Shy pt. 2 and consider what real need for meaning still exists. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250236234/aprayerforthecrownshy Listener Survey: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ih4oa8ZSUaT0Cq Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Queersplaining: https://www.queersplaining.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron and Callie were recently on The Psychology Podcast to discuss all things trans. Check it out and share it around, we really did try to cover alllllll the bases: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/aaron-rabinowitz-callie-wright-what-we-get-wrong-about-transgender-people/ Content Preview: Helsreach the movie and Grimdark Gamergate

::pocket computer pings:: Greetings siblings! Your favorite It and They are coming back to town and we know what you need. WHOLESOMECORE! We got your quirky robit questions, your quaint little inlets, your wicked hot space blacksmiths. Oh yeah, and we got anarcho-primitivists trying to tell us exactly how much of anything to have. So pull up a cushion, grab your favorite tea, and learn to accept that a meaningless life is just as good as a meaningful one. A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250236234/aprayerforthecrownshy Listener Survey: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ih4oa8ZSUaT0Cq Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Queersplaining: https://www.queersplaining.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron and Callie were recently on The Psychology Podcast to discuss all things trans. Check it out and share it around, we really did try to cover alllllll the bases: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/aaron-rabinowitz-callie-wright-what-we-get-wrong-about-transgender-people/ Content Preview: A Prayer for the Crown Shy and the Meaning Crisis pt.2

What would you do if a slightly better version of you tried to steal your life, and you were legally allowed to fight them to the death? Can you tell yourself you wouldn't, you'd do something better? You'd let them kill you? Welcome to the world of Dual, where we're gonna talk about what it means to lead a good life in a dehumanizing society, or any society really! What do you owe to your future selves, your past selves? Anything? If you don't what does that mean for your ongoing projects of worth? All this plus crossbows, and content warning offscreen violence against a dog. Dual: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_(2022_film) Listener Survey: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ih4oa8ZSUaT0Cq Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Queersplaining: https://www.queersplaining.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron and Callie were recently on The Psychology Podcast to discuss all things trans. Check it out and share it around, we really did try to cover alllllll the bases: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/aaron-rabinowitz-callie-wright-what-we-get-wrong-about-transgender-people/ Content Preview: A Prayer for the Crown Shy and anarcho primitivism pt. 1  

In which Ian and Jo answer the question: "If you could see one stat above everyone's head, which stat would you pick?" It's a conversation about privacy, poverty, and superheroes, among many other topics. If you want access to 118 other episodes of Pillow Talk, plus bonus content from What the Hell is a Pastor, head to patreon.com/wthiap and join our supporters for $5! Find links to An Immense World, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, and its sequel, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy here: https://bookshop.org/lists/featured-on-wthiap. This is an affiliate link, so we will make some money if you buy through this link. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

Book Talks with Kate has moved to Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast. Find the latest episodes there!THE VERY LAST Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat Podcast Episode (Formerly Book Talks with Kate) to be released on the Strange and Beautiful Book Club stream. After this they will be moving to their VERY OWN STREAM - Feast, Sheath, and Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastThere's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Listen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre related.Longing for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub/⁠⁠⁠Join us on Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/strangeandbeautifulbookclub⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQ⁠⁠⁠ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are joined by special guest Jaysen Headley, and are discussing: Bookish Moments: sick reading, a surprise book from an author, and breaking other people's reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we talk all things Ezeekat and get to know the man behind the accounts The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives 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!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is 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 laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . It's time to send in your listener presses!  Make a voice memo on your phone. Tell us your name, where you're from and the title and author of the book you'd like to press. Use the phrase “Here's the setup” and tell us why you love it! Please keep it under 3 minutes. Email us your voice memo at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com with “Listener Press” as the subject. DEADLINE JUNE 22 1:48 - Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitter and Twitch 3:24 - Bookish Moment of the Week 6:08 - The Spells We Cast by Jason June (Pre-order amazon link) 7:43 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 8:44  - Current Reads 9:04 - Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulson (Kaytee) 11:05 - Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulson 12:00 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Jaysen) 15:56 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 18:14 - Happy Place by Emily Henry 19:57 - The Whispers by Ashley Audrain (Meredith) 20:04 - The Push by Ashley Audrain 22:03 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 23:58 - The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty 24:57 - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley (Kaytee) 28:26 - The Guncle by Steven Rowley  28:55 - Ander & Santi Were Here by Johnny Garza Villa (Jaysen) 29:16 - Babel by R.F. Kuang 32:52 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 33:28 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 35:14 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (Meredith) 35:36 - Fabled Bookshop 35:42 - Sarah's Bookshelves 38:49 - Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 39:56 - Deep Dive: All Things Jason Headly AKA Ezeekat 43:02 - Jaysen on BookTok 43:03 - Jaysen on Instagram 43:35 - Jaysen on Twitch 46:15 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 46:16 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters 46:20 - Ander & Santi Were Here by Johnny Garza Villa  46:46 - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 47:34 - Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 47:35 - Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn 49:41 - Still Life (Three Pines #1) by Louise Penny 55:33 - Jaysen on Patreon 56:57 - My Shelfie game 57:11 - Ex Libris game 57:23 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective 58:06 - Artisans of Splendent Vale game 58:55 - Meet Us At The Fountain 59:12 - I wish everyone would read A Psalm for the Wild Built (Kaytee) 59:12 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 59:23 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 1:00:24 - A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers 1:00:51 - I wish Booknet Fest is successful and all goes well! (Jaysen) 1:02:14 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 102:38 - Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 1:02:40 - The Toll by Neal Shusterman 1:02:46 - Gleaning by Neal Shusterman 1:03:57 - Fairyloot 1:04:25 - My wish is that you follow Jaysen everywhere! (Meredith) Jaysen Headley (Ezeekat) on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Twitter and Twitch 1:04:52 - CR Season 5: Episode 39 Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannathereader on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

If you want more information on the restaurants mentioned in this week's episode, click on the links below:  Le Bernardin - From co-owner Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, this luxury seafood restaurant earned four stars from The New York Times three months after its opening, was ranked #1 in the world in 2019 by La Liste, and held a spot on the World's 50 Best List for many years. Here you can enjoy a renowned dining experience with Ripert's Mediterranean influence mixed into the art of seafood. Melissa suggests trying the artichoke with warm truffle and halibut with baby leaks Favorites from Eric RipertBalthazar - One of Eric's favorite restaurants where he frequents once a week. Founded in 1997, this classy brasserie serves a traditional French spread from fresh seafood and shellfish to bread and pastriesSAGA - Rooted in European technique but draws inspiration from around the world, this two-starred Michelin restaurant sits high on 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street and is where Eric loves visiting for dinnerYakitori Totto - Serves grilled Japanese meat and vegetables on skewers seasoned with a sweet housemade "Tare" sauce located between 8th Ave & BroadwayCitarella - Eric's go-to market for buying fishTin Building - by Jean-Georges located in lower Manhattan's historic Seaport that holds a marketplace, grocery, retail stores, and restaurants. Eric recommends the grocery as a one-stop-shop for buying ingredientsFrantzén (Stockholm) - The beautifully executed, three-Michelin star, fine-dining restaurant Eric wants to visit again on his next trip back to Sweden Restaurants referenced by Melissa Biggs Bradley and Indagare Productions Director Kathryn Nathanson:  Claud - European-style wine bar located in East Village that was recently rated in the New York Time's  Top 100 restaurants. Try to dine at the Chef's table!Monkey Bar - Swanky, old-school New-York eatery founded in the 1930s by the team who is behind Au Cheval and 4 CharlesBad Roman - Celebratory Italian restaurant by the Quality Group with Las Vegas energy, located in Columbus Circle ItalianRao's - Southern Neapolitan Italian restaurant known for its authentic food and old-style ambiance. This is an invite-only reservation system as the tables are owned by clientsVia Carota - Located in West Village, this restaurant by chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi honors old-world Italian roots, lifestyle, food, and décorI-Sodi - Another spot by Rita Sodi, this Italian restaurant, inspired by Rita's farm north of Florence, is a must-stop for a negroni cocktail and the cacio e pepe pasta dishLilia - Simple Italian and soulful cooking by Missy Robbins located in BrooklynMisi - Another restaurant by Missy Robbins located in Brooklyn, known for its handmade pasta and vegetable antipastiMarea - Coastal Italian cuisine great for octopus fusilli and sitting at the barKing - Ever-changing reliable Italian menu in a relaxed, elegant dining environmentRezdôra - Located in the Flatiron neighborhood, this restaurant features the cuisine of Emilia Romagna and is known for its homemade pasta, meat, fish, local vegetables, and Northern Italian wine BurgersJG Melon - Known for its juicy hamburgers and bloody marys, this spot brings a retro-style flare to the Upper East Side and is cash onlyHillstone - Part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group, this American eatery continues to serve its staple burger in NYC Minetta Tavern - Described as “Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern,” this spot is home to the must-try Black Label burger4 Charles Prime Rib - A late-night intimate spot in West Village with old-school decor where you can try the prime rib burgerEmily - Italian-Style burger located in Clinton Hill and West Village  BagelsH&H Bagels - Founded in 1972, this shop uses its original recipe and the artisanal water method to create its bagels, making them crusty on the outside and soft on the insidePick A Bagel - Hand rolled and kettle boiled bagels where you can try the flagel (flat bagel)Popup Bagel - Located on Thompson St., this “not famous but known” bagel shop started as a backyard pickup window and has now grown into several pop ups and permanent locationsGoldberg's - Four generations deep bagel shop located in Southampton that serves excellent flagels MexicanOxomoco - Lively spot located on Greenpoint Ave in Brooklyn, known for its wood-fired dishes, ample tequila, and patioCosme - A Casamata restaurant located in the Flatiron district that serves Mexican-rooted food with a contemporary twist and known for its duck carnitas tacosAtla - Located in NoHo, this restaurant uses organic, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients and is great for lunch or dinnerRosa Mexicano - A fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine where you can order great guacamole Fine DiningLe Bernardin - From co-owner Maguy Le Coze and Chef Eric Ripert, this luxury seafood restaurant earned 4 stars from The New York Times three months after its opening, was ranked #1 in the world in 2019 by La List, and held a spot on the World's 50 Best List for many years. Here you can enjoy a renowned dining experience with Ripert's Mediterranean influence mixed into the art of seafood. Melissa suggests trying the artichoke with warm truffle and halibut with baby leaksEleven Madison Park - Overlooking Madison Square Park, this restaurant consists of an entirely plant-based menuOne White Street - Located in Tribeca and features a strong farm-to-table menuSAGA - Rooted in European technique but draws inspiration from around the world, this two-starred Michelin restaurant sits high on 63rd floor of 70 Pine Street and is by James Kent who is also behind Crown Shy, another Michelelin-starred restaurant in the same buildingAtomix - Upscale Korean restaurant with innovative cuisine from husband and wife team created as a follow-up to their well-loved first restaurant Atoboy French BistrosBuvette - Combines the feel of an old world café with a neighborhood eatery, located in the West Village by Chef Jody Williams who is also behind the previously mentioned Via CarotaPastis - Serves traditional Parisian food in a bistro-style cafe located in the Meatpacking districtFrenchette - Elegant bistro that meshes Old France with New York style in TribecaBalthazar - Traditional French food featuring fresh seafood and shellfish to bread and pastriesThe Odeon - This bistro defined the New York's 80s and offers a hip atmosphere with simple classic dishesMajorelle - Located in the Lowell hotel and named after the gardens in Morocco, this spot offers classic French cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean JapaneseMasa - A sparsely decorated space that acts as a blank canvas for Chef Masa's carefully assembled food to shineKappo Masa - Both a visual and culinary experience also by Chef Masa who serves the curated menu on dishware specifically designed for each itemSushi Noz - Created in ancient Kyoto temple-style, this restaurant highlights a stylized tasting menuSushi on Me - An outgoing take on a sushi restaurant that brings memorable food and an even memorable atmosphere Sushi by M - Intimate seating and bold flavor combinators in a casual settingTanoshi - Casual spot serving “loosey-sushi” which allows all the flavors and textures to meld with each bite Sushi of Gari - Serves sushi with the original sauces and toppings created by Chef Gari IndianJunoon - meaning “passion” in Hindi, this fine dining restaurant earned a Michelin star the year it opened and 8 years in a rowDhamaka - A colorful new restaurant serving Indian cuisine located in Essex MarketSemma - Southern India-focused menu with one Michelin star Adda Indian Canteen - Adda means “a place where people hang out,” and focuses on traditional cuisine in a bright, casual atmosphere with a wall collage full of Indian newspapers Tips for securing reservationsIf you are able to dine earlier in the evening, try walking in around 5PM on a weekday to secure a tableIf you are dining in small parties of one, two, or three, try finding a seat at the bar Set notifications on Resy and Open Table for openings and also check 24hrs before your visit to see if there have been any cancellationsUse the restaurant's website to find out how far in advance and what time it releases reservations then set reminders at those times to look on Resy and Open Table Trending: Food HallsTin Building - by Jean-Georges located in lower Manhattan's historic Seaport that holds a marketplace, grocery, retail stores, and restaurantsMarket 57 - by the James Beard foundation celebrating New York City's local, independent food cultureAlkebulan - The first African food hall opening in Harlem by Alexander Smalls Trending: African Fine DiningDept of Culture - This African restaurant is located in Brooklyn and inspired by north-central Nigerian cookingEater: The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa On Your RadarRoscioli - Taking the space of Niche Niche, this will be the first permanent location outside of Rome and opens this Spring 2023 If you are looking for ways to cook fish with simplified traditional techniques, remember to check out Eric Ripert's upcoming book available in October 2023 called Seafood Simple: A Cookbook

This week Tayla is joined by fellow Cranston Public Library librarians Alyssa and June to discuss their work with teens both in and outside the library. They also discuss restorative justice, hopeful sci-fi and reality TV. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is the last book you bought?  Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Healing Justice Lineages by Cara Page and Erica Woodland The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Ms. Davis by Sybille Titeux de la Croix and Amazing Améziane Electric Idol by Katee Robert The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi You Will Find Your People by Lane Moore AV Agnès Varda Éric Rohmer Love Is Blind (2020- ) Total Divas (2013-2019)   Other PrYSM

Perry and David talk about their recent reading and watching, in particular discussing a novel they have both nominated for this year's Hugo Awards, The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler. Introduction (01:04) General News (12:44) Crime Writers Association Dagger Awards (02:13) Australian Book Industry Awards (02:07) Australian Book Design Awards (00:58) Death of Lee Harding (00:45) Other News? (06:24) What we've been reading and watching (01:01:09) The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler (14:46) Treacle Walker by Alan Garner (05:06) Ebooks vs physical books (02:00) Cold Water by Dave Hutchinson (06:16) A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (05:15) Dead Lions by Mick Herron (07:04) Double Indemnity by James M. Cain (04:20) Alien Oceans by Kevin Hand (06:39) John Wick: Chapter 4 (05:02) Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (04:29) Windup (00:36) Illustration generated by Wombo Art Dropping our Twitter account. You can now find us here on Mastodon. About the episode title: De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine (Latin): "From out of the depths we call thee, Lord".

Perry and David talk about their recent reading and watching, in particular discussing a novel they have both nominated for this year's Hugo Awards, The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler. Introduction (01:04) General News (12:44) Crime Writers Association Dagger Awards (02:13) Australian Book Industry Awards (02:07) Australian Book Design Awards (00:58) Death of Lee Harding (00:45) Other News? (06:24) What we've been reading and watching (01:01:09) The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler (14:46) Treacle Walker by Alan Garner (05:06) Ebooks vs physical books (02:00) Cold Water by Dave Hutchinson (06:16) A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (05:15) Dead Lions by Mick Herron (07:04) Double Indemnity by James M. Cain (04:20) Alien Oceans by Kevin Hand (06:39) John Wick: Chapter 4 (05:02) Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (04:29) Windup (00:36) Click here for more info and indexes Illustration generated by Wombo Art Dropping our Twitter account. You can now find us here on Mastodon. About the episode title: De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine (Latin): "From out of the depths we call thee, Lord".

This episode contains: We're three podcasters who are probably not playing jump rope right now. Steven talks about the Nightmare on Elm Street films. They are… not good. Remember the Sam Goody in the mall in Santa Maria? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Ben had some poetry drama; Conflict with another poet. What?!?!? How?!?! Is Ben party to the silencing of women throughout history? He doesn't intend to! Should we rewrite our tagline? It's a show about science and… big questions? The bridge on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is SO WELL LIT. Steven finished A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers. So good. It's the End of Days, JTRO: The Internet Archive has lost its first fight to scan and lend e-books like a library. Ben can't remember the name of the film “The FP.” Publishers have sued The Internet Archive for being a digital library. Save the library! The Internet Archive allows borrowing a book for an hour. It led to Ben purchasing those books. Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, music, websites, and more. How can you help http://archive.org/ ? http://blog.archive.org/2020/06/14/how-can-you-help-the-internet-archive/ The Live Music Archive is incredible: https://archive.org/details/etree  Let your local library know what books you want! That's how they know how to spend funds. The best part about Hyperstudio is me! https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/24/23655804/internet-archive-hatchette-publisher-ebook-library-lawsuit  Little Glass Slippers: Scientists finally figure out why the water bear is nearly indestructible. Steven brings an article from the before times of 2017. We were so young then. Tardigrades can be dried out for decades, then come back to life with water. Amazing! Water bear don't care! Instead of dying when drying out, tardigrades turn themselves into glass! Our website is terrible. We're sorry. Join our Patreon! http://patreon.com/sciencefactionpodcast https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/scientists-finally-figure-out-why-the-water-bear-is-nearly-unstoppable/  Big Question: Is the prime directive actually ethical? What is the prime directive? Don't interfere with the development of a young species. Can we work together as a species to create harmony and warp drives? Aliens haven't contacted us because we're monkeys with nuclear weapons. In our talk about the prime directive, we talk a lot about The Orville and The Bobiverse. Remember when Wesley was sentenced to death for stepping on flowers? Devon schools us on Star Trek history and the prime directive.   Patreon-only pre-pod: The Ben Lawless story: Nothing is different, but everything has changed. Will Steven ever learn how to use Notion? Not this week! We make a pact to watch Extrapolations on Apple TV+ for next week's show. Is it possible to make climate change exciting?  Can the end of everything be kinda jazzed up somehow? #ClimateChange We apologize for interrupting Devon's writing music with recording a podcast. Hey Steven, cancel your showtime subscription after the trial! We can't remember what we talked about in our podcasts.

"All parasites have value, Sibling Dex. Not to their hosts, perhaps, but you could say the same about a predator and a prey animal. They all give back—not to the individual but to the ecosystem at large." — Mosscap, in A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky ChambersFor the next few months, I'm focusing on some big projects and taking my foot off the gas of the podcast a bit. But since writing is how I think, my big projects spin off shorter pieces as I work through ideas. I'll share some of these shorter pieces here on the podcast and in the What Works newsletter as "dispatches" from my projects.Today's dispatch explores our feelings about those who don't work—and how those feelings can create obstacles to more sustainable choices about how we do work.Footnotes: Monk & Robot novellas by Becky Chambers Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber The American Revolution: Pages from a Negro Worker's Notebook by James Boggs The Immunity to Change process via MindTools ★ Support this podcast ★

Sharifah and Jenn discuss adaptation news including a deal for Kiese Laymon's Long Division, AI-proof fashion, and dodos, and recommend new-ish books they love. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! We're hiring for a full-stack web developer! Get all the details here. NEWS Kindred adaptation is canceled [Tor.com] Bringing back the dodo??? [Gizmodo] Long Division adaptation in the works [Deadline] All hail Angela Bassett! [CNN] AI-confusing fashion [Peta Pixel] This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson (cw: animal death, transphobia, graphic violence) The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang (cw: mention of child abuse, graphic violence) The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna (cw: partner/caregiver abuse, racism) A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura has dove into a relatively unheard of fandom and is enjoying it greatly. She also continued a sci-fi novella series that she loves. Hannah is reading a lot of mysteries and thrillers lately, but is struggling to find an ending that hits just right.  She is  also loving a YA romance that also delves into some historical events. Hannah and Laura then overcome their fear and talk about the second installment of The Murderbot Diaries, Artificial Condition, and the themes, characters, ideas that stood out to them.Media Mentions:All Systems Red by Martha WellsArtificial Condition by Martha WellsRogue Protocol by Martha WellsA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersA Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky ChambersStar Wars sagas---Disney+Obi-Wan Kenobi---Disney+The Broken Girls by Simone St. JamesThe Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. JamesThe Sun Down Motel by Simone St. JamesThe Love Match by Priyanka TaslimThe Girl from Widow Hills by Megan MirandaAll the Missing Girls by Megan MirandaGone Girl by Gillian FlynnThe Family Upstairs by Lisa JewellWendell & Wild---NetflixThe Nightmare Before Christmas---Disney+Corpse Bride---AppleTVCoraline---Amazon Prime VideoAnimorphs by K.A. ApplegateGremlins---PeacockThe Pale Blue Eye---NetflixThe Queen's Gambit---NetflixJulie and the Phantoms---NetflixThe Green Bone saga by Fonda LeeThe Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir

Amberlee, Sarah, and Kim return with another cozy read, and whether or not Sarah's willingness to read a cozy read has improved!

In this episode, Leah and Dana discuss the second installment to Becky Chambers' quiet, utopic Monk and Robot series: A prayer for the Crown-Shy. They explore how stories can be used to open space for questions and they, themselves, ask whether this story is spoilable.

Mit einem Roboter, Teezeremonien und einer erfrischenden Ladung Feelgood startet Ein Beutel Bücher ins neue Jahr: In den ersten beiden Romanen ihrer Monk & Robot-Reihe lässt Becky Chambers in ferner Zukunft den Roboter Mosscap auf den Menschen Dex treffen. Beide machen sich auf eine gemeinsame Reise, um herauszufinden, was Menschen brauchen. Mit viel Leichtigkeit entwirft und beschreibt sie dabei eine Gesellschaft, die nicht nur den Kapitalismus, sondern auch festgefahrene Rollenbilder überwunden hat. Patrick, Doreen und Peter sprechen darüber, wie angenehm es ist, wenn ein Roman nicht den Erwartungen entspricht, und ob eine Währung basierend auf Dankbarkeit dann doch zu viel der Idylle ist. Wenn ihr erfahren wollt, welche Lesehighlights die drei in 2022 hatten und was Buchkerzen sind, solltet ihr diese Folge auf keinen Fall verpassen! In der nächsten Episode sprechen wir über „Lektionen“ von Ian McEwan. Schreibt uns euer Feedback an hallo@einbeutelbuecher.de Erwähnte Bücher: „Eine persönliche Erfahrung“ von Kenzaburō Ōe „Die sieben Tode der Evelyn Hardcastle“ von Stuart Turton „The Dispossessed“ (deutsch: „Freie Geister“) von Ursula K. Le Guin „Crossroads“ von Jonathan Franzen „Adas Raum“ von Sharon Dodua Otoo „Das Patriarchat der Dinge“ von Rebekka Endler „Ecotopia“ von Ernest Callenbach „Der Zorn des Oktopus“ von Dirk Rossmann und Ralf Hoppe Die „Wayfarer“-Serie von Becky Chambers Musik: „Little Lily Swing“ von Tri-Tachyon (CC BY 4.0)

Rhody Recommends brings you a short segment on our off weeks where we tell you what we're reading, watching, and listening to. Everything you hear about in this segment is available at your local library, or freely available online. This week's episode theme is "New Year, New Worlds" and features: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers A Prayer For the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 Imaginary Worlds Podcast Check out something from the segment? Be sure to let us know what you think! Theme song: Fashion Chill by Coma-Media --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rhodyradio/message

Listen till the end to hear another side of Little Saint Vic... On this month's episode, host Victoria Horn answers listener requests for personalized book recommendations, shares Odell happenings, highlights the December book order, and reads her original poem, "Portrait of Christmas Eve." Parody of "Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys: written, performed, and produced by Victoria Horn Victoria's poetry Instagram Odell Public Library website Odell Kids' Area Amazon Wishlist Books mentioned: Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney One by One and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette The King of Infinite Space by Lindsay Faye Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Babel: An Arcane History by R.F. Kuang Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham Claiming Her Legacy by Linda Goodnight The Flat Share by Beth O'Leary All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal The Island of Missing Trees by Elik Shafak A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrows The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Pig and Fox series by Jonathan Fenske Archie and Reddie series by Candy James Narwhal and Jelly series by Ben Clanton Jack Book series by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli Norma and Belly series by Mika Song Sydney and Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World by Jacqueline Davies and Deborah Hocking The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins The Terminal List by Jack Carr The Force and City on Fire by Don Winslow Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Matrix by Lauren Groff Life is Meals by James and Kay Salter The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson The Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris Father Brown series by G.K. Chesterton Kurland St. Mary Mystery series by Catherine Lloyd Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny Holiday/winter poems: “White-Eyes” and “The Storm” by Mary Oliver “December 26” by Kenn Nesbitt “Christmas Tree Lots” by Chris Green “Taking Down the Tree” by Jane Kenyon “Chicago and December” by W.S. Di Piero “Christmas Mail” by Ted Kooser "Portrait of Christmas Eve" by Victoria Horn

As 2022 comes to a close, we (Shachi, Lisa, and Scott) take a look back at some of our favorite audiobooks from 2022. Round 1: Shachi: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow [Libro.fm] / [Episode 164] Lisa: The Ballad of Perilouis Graves [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Legends and Lattes [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 150] Round 2: Shachi: Trust [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Dead Collections [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: The Mountain in the Sea [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 172]  Round 3: Shachi: The Book of Goose [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Lisa: Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] Scott: Ogres [Audible] / [Episode 170] Additional Picks: Shachi: My Government Means to Kill Me; The Colony; The Last White Man; Recitatif Lisa: Bloodmarked; mulberry down!!; Babel; Kaiju Preservation Society; Mistborn (series); The Scholomance (series); Still Just a Geek Scott: Memory's Legion; A Prayer for the Crown Shy; The Grief of Stones

A Greenwich Village native, James Kent started his culinary career as a summer apprentice at Bouley when he was fifteen years old. After taking classes at Le Cordon Bleu in London and Paris then graduating from Johnson and Wales, James moved back to New York where he spent time in the kitchens of some of New York's most storied restaurants including Babbo and Jean-Georges. In the spring of 2007, James joined the team at Eleven Madison Park as a line cook and was quickly promoted to sous chef. In 2010, James placed first in the Bocuse d'Or USA Competition; he then represented the United States at the international finals of the Bocuse D'Or in Lyon, France the following year where he placed 10th in the world. When he returned to New York, James was named chef de cuisine of Eleven Madison Park. Under his leadership, EMP received nearly every accolade bestowed on a restaurant including four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and a coveted spot on the San Pellegrino list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. James was promoted to Executive Chef of the NoMad in the fall of 2013, the same year that it received one Michelin Star. He left The NoMad in 2017 to pursue his first solo project, an ambitious pair of restaurants in the landmark Art Deco building at 70 Pine Street in New York's Financial District. James opened Crown Shy, the first of those restaurants, in March 2019. Just six months after opening, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star. After 18 months of pandemic-related delays, the pair opened SAGA – a fine-dining restaurant in the tiered spire of the building–in August of 2021. In October 2022, SAGA was awarded two Michelin stars. James is an active supporter of a number of charities working to eradicate childhood hunger in New York City including No Kid Hungry and ReThink Food, for which he sits on the Chef's Council. James has twice co-chaired the annual Chef's Benefit dinner for Cookies for Kids Cancer, a nationally-recognized organization that provides funding for pediatric cancer research. And he's a mentor for Ment'Or organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. In this episode, Michael and James discuss the mindset of leading a team in a high-stress environment, the key to establishing a positive company culture, and how to carve out time for yourself every single day.

Willkommen im Sprawl. Und willkommen zu Otherland On air. Normalerweise sprechen wir in Sprawl Radio über Klassiker der Science Fiction Literatur. in Otherland On air gibt es nun brandaktuelle Lesetipp von niemand anderem als Wolf aus dem Otherland Buchladen in Berlin.[Schreibt uns eine E-Mail an sprawlradio@gmx.de]Twitter: @sprawlradio[Letterboxd: Kim_chi und gamurga]Ihr mögt unseren Podcast und möchtet uns finanziell unterstützen? Wir freuen uns über kleine oder große Beträge über Paypal: paypal.me/sprawlradio oder an sprawlradio@gmx.deDie Literaturtipps kamen von Wolf aus dem Otherland Buchladen in Berlinservice@otherland-berlin.deOtherland auf Twitter: @otherlandberlinAktuelle Leseempfehlungen:Ray Nayler - Mountain in the Sea (2022)Hiron Ennes - Leech (2022)Arthur C. Clarke - Rendesvouz with Rama (1973)Top 10 aus dem Otherland 1 Westerboer, Nils - Athos 2643 2 Parker, K. J. - Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City 3 Chambers, Becky - A Psalm for the Wild-Built / A Prayer for the Crown-Shy 4 Robinson, Kim Stanley - Das Ministerium für die Zukunft 5 Novik, Naomi - A Deadly Education 6 Corey, James S. A. - Leviathan fällt / Expanse #9 7 Kowal, Mary Robinette - Die Berechnung der Sterne / Für die Sterne bestimmt (Lady Astronaut) 8 Nagamatsu, Sequoia - How High We Go in the Dark 9 Lonely Planet - Lonely Planet Reiseführer Das Universum 10 Adrian Tchaikovsky - Die Scherben der Erde Shards of Earth - (The Final Architecture #1)

  Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 94 of the podcast and it's December 7, 2022 (and a full moon) as we record this. Main Topic: How to Decide on Your Next Project PATREON: No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments: RE:Ep93: Mary says, enjoyed your conversation on a topic that plagues all of us. I believe that the notion (concept) of failing is the lie we have been told and swallowed very early on, by others. How we struggle throughout our lives to unravel and disarm the lie—is our Story. For me, at 69 I have come to understand that what people deem as failures are magnificent opportunities for learning and growing into who we become— Valerie, I received your postcard. The design is beautiful! Thank you. (We also had a planner conversation on Patreon.) Re92: Gratitude, Road to an Abundant Author Life said,   Why are the updates always the hardest to come up with? lol Every time I have to give an update I freeze! WE NEED NEW TOPIC SUGGESTIONS for 2023. Send them in to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com. A patron emailed to ask about a website domain question, which I answered to the best of my ability. All patrons (and listeners to the podcast) are encouraged to email with questions. writercraftpodcast@gmail.com.  Patron announcement: Barb Lachenbruch got THREE essays published recently.  Calyx (fall issue) “Every Day is a Data Day” Gold Man Review (2022 issue, which came out in December “Bi-Mart” Then the Los Altos Hills town paper, “Growing Up Lachenbruch” (which isn't peer-reviewed, but it's edited). I didn't write the first paragraph—you'll see the tone change!   I have my first essay in High Country News: “The Physics of Solitude and Connection” https://www.hcn.org/issues/52.9/north-essays-the-physics-of-connection-and-solitude   Announcements: Tickets for the Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop are live. Priced at $900.  1) New pricing tiers: Alumni and patron price is $775.  Early Bird price available from November - January. $800 Mid-Morning/Slept-In Bird price available from February - April. $850. Regular price starts in May. $900. Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. “We'll be touching on book structure, story hypothesis, plotting that doesn't hurt, author action plans, and more.”  Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. 2) We want to celebrate our 100th episode with you. Please send in an audio clip via email to writercraftpodcast@gmail.com with a comment or testimonial about the podcast. What you like about it, why you listen, etc. On the 100th episode on January 18th, we'll play the clips on air. Please send in your audio clips by January 11th at the latest. Erick Surprise (Happy Anniversary!) December 7th. Thank you for joining me in this co-hosting experiment. I haven't done much collaborative work before, so this has been a pleasant journey for me. Mostly because you let me do whatever I want. ;-) You've made each week enjoyable and I look forward to seeing you each Wednesday morning. I learn from you, think about things in a different way, and become inspired be your knowledge and business sense. It's interesting that I consider you both a colleague, a friend, and a mentor. I don't know many people who fit that bill. Update:  Settled on a cover design. Patrons get the reveal now. Thinking (panicking) about taxes. Finishing up some client work. Got my new glasses.   Just finished:  A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny     I'M READING: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker,  Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton, Up Next:  Erick's Reading:  Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.  Poetry magazine   Show Notes:  Inspiration can mess with the production schedule. Follow the muse. Hybrid model! :-) Be open to the possibility that you can do more than you think you can. Have more ideas than the ones you execute. Library of ideas. Every boat needs an anchor. That idea might never be written. It's okay that the idea is your anchor. When you make the decision on the book project, now you have to stick with it. Now it's time for discipline. Decision making is different for every project. The salt of an idea.   Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (literary mystery) Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Dowery of Blood ST Gibson  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murder Bot series) Artificial Condition (Book 2) Deserter by Junji Ito (graphic novel)  The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May  The Nesting by CJ Cooke  Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Skippy Dies  Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander and The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin

Weihnachten: Die einen lieben es – die anderen sind froh, wenn es endlich vorbei ist. Zu letzteren gehört auch einer der bekanntesten Charaktere des Schriftstellers Walter Moers: Hildgunst von Mythenmetz. Der literaturliebende Lindwurm, der vielen vor allem aus dem Roman „Die Stadt der träumenden Bücher“ bekannt ist, erzählt in Moers „Weihnachten auf der Lindwurmfeste oder: Warum ich Hamoulimepp hasse“ ausführlich, warum ihm das Weihnachtsfest der Lindwürmer so richtig auf die Nerven geht. Peter, Doreen und Patrick sprechen darüber, ob es Spaß macht, die Gedanken eines meckernden Dinosauriers zu lesen und ob Weihnachtsbashing nicht irgendwie auch einfallslos ist. Hört unbedingt rein und erfahrt, ob das Buch 7,99 Euro wert ist und warum Doreens Vater Angst vor dem Weihnachtsmann hat. In der nächsten Episode sprechen wir über „A Psalm for the Wild-Built“ und „A Prayer for the Crown-Shy“ von Becky Chambers. Schreibt uns euer Feedback an hallo@einbeutelbuecher.de Erwähnte Bücher: „Schweinsgalopp“ von Terry Pratchett „Flatland. A Romance of Many Dimensions“ von Edwin Abbott Abbott „Die Stadt der träumenden Bücher“ von Walter Moers „Rumo & Die Wunder im Dunkeln“ von Walter Moers „Das Labyrinth der träumenden Bücher“ von Walter Moers „Die 13½ Leben des Käpt'n Blaubär“ von Walter Moers Musik: „Little Lily Swing“ von Tri-Tachyon (CC BY 4.0)

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 92 of the podcast and it's November 23, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Gratitude for the Author Life (plus Covers and Cohesion)  PATREON:  No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments:  Update:  Got the Library of Congress number for my hardcover Updated the backlist files with updated links, and the first chapter of relevant books. Cover options came in; want to get feedback first before I respond. Announcements: Tickets for the Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop go live today. Priced at $900, but patron price is $825. Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information.   Just finished:  The Nesting by CJ Cooke  Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston   I'M READING: Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton,  Confessions of a Bookseller (memoir/diary) Up Next: The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin Erick's Reading:  All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murder Bot series) Artificial Condition (Book 2) Deserter by Junji Ito (graphic novel) Show Notes: Relationships we make (camaraderie), learn about self (process) and other humans, anticipated gratitude, flexy schedule, doing what you love, get to be the cool/crazy person in the room, be your own Human Resources department, freedom, opportunity to "chart the course" of our careers,    Next Episode: Failing (to Suceeed)  Resources:  Raven Publicity (publicity for authors) The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year:South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (literary mystery) Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Dowery of Blood ST Gibson  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes   The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May    Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Skippy Dies

A star's coming of age was the process of slowly getting uglier. In the eighty first episode of the Translated Chinese Fiction Podcast, writer/researcher Yen Ooi and I are gazing up at The Stars We Raised (逃跑星辰 / táopǎo xīngchén), a short story by Xiu Xinyu featured in the all-women + nonbinary anthology The Way Spring Arrives. Once more, a Chinese science fiction story is taking us down to the countryside for melancholy reflections on the pains of growing up. Yen and I dig into the pains of publishing too, from gender to generation and from style to synthesis. - // NEWS ITEMS // I will be hosting Sinoist Books' November 2022 Book Club on Li Peifu's Graft Yan Ge's next book Elsewhere is incoming – and it's not a translation New academic anthology Readings in Chinese Women's Philosophical and Feminist Thought could make for a decent Christmas present, if you've got a spare £90 - // WORD OF THE DAY // (仁 - rén - human kind(ness)) - // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE // Yen's musical pairing: Debussy - Suite bergamasque, L. 75 - I. Prélude Angus' musical pairing: Breaking Benjamin - Had Enough (live, acoustic) Rén 仁 by Yen Ooi UFO in Her Eyes by Xiaolu Guo How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers The Beijing of Possibilities by Jonathan Tel We Could Not See the Stars by Elizabeth Wong Early publications of translated Chinese sci-fi: Han Song's The Wheel of Samsara & Zhao Haihong's Exuviation Chaohuan 超幻 articles: [The “Ultra-unreal” in Chinese Literature - China Channel] // [Modern China is So Crazy It Needs a New Literary Genre - LitHub] // [Nine sci-fi subgenres to help you understand the future - Quartz] Brain Mill Press' Ab Terra series - joint-edited by Yen and featuring my short story Meta-Shanghai The Leeds Uni Chinese Genre Fiction Symposium & Essence of Wonder Chinese Sci-fi virtual event A Journey to the Narrative Design in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once' by Yen Ooi & Christy Deno China's (now somewhat kibosh-ed) 996 working hour system - // Handy TrChFic Links // The TrChFic mailing list // Episode Transcripts Help Support TrChFic // The TrChFic Map INSTAGRAM

New York City Chef James Kent of Crown Shy, Saga and Overstory, shares the top ingredients in his at-home kitchen pantry. You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

  Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 91 of the podcast and it's November 16, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Nitty-gritty of self-publishing  PATREON:  No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments:  Update:  Stage one of formatting for the ARC and sent it to the book blubber and to Ali. Announcements: Tickets for the Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop go live today. Priced at $900, but patron price is $825. Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information.   Just finished:     I'M READING: Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton,  Confessions of a Bookseller (memoir/diary) Up Next: The Nesting by CJ Cooke  Erick's Reading:  All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murder Bot series) Artificial Condition (Book 2) Skippy Dies Show Notes: Canva.com K-lytics.com Publisherrocket.com Bowker.com   Next Episode: gratitude for the author life   Resources:  The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year:South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (literary mystery) Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Dowery of Blood ST Gibson  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes   The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May    Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft  

If there ever was an ingredient that played hard to get, it is the morel. Yet this elusive mushroom, available only for a short time in spring, is highly desirable among chefs who value their deliciously forest-like, nutty taste and meaty texture with honeycomb patterns that soak up the flavors of sautés and sauces. Find out what makes this forage-to-table ingredient so special. Joining us are Chef James Kent, owner of Saga, Overstory and Crown Shy, and Johnny Anderson, founder of Foods in Season, a second-generation mushroom forager. Follow @chefjameskent @saga_nyc @CrownShynyc @overstory @foodsinseason @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsidersIn partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia https://haynowmedia.com/

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 90 of the podcast and it's November 9, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Receiving Feedback  PATREON:  No new patrons this week,    A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments:  Update:  Nesting around the house. Bought some shoe racks. Did some house blessing WITH dusting. Had a budget meeting with Ali. Made a Dia de los Muertos altar.  Announcements: Tickets for the Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop are LIVE. Priced at $900, but patron price is $825. Monthly payments are an option. Send me a message Valerie@valerieihsan.com for a unique PayPal link, or go to the shopping page on my website to purchase at full price.  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information.   Just finished:  South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell (literary mystery)   I'M READING: Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton,  Confessions of a Bookseller (memoir/diary) Up Next: The Nesting by CJ Cooke  Erick's Reading:  All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murder Bot series) Skippy Dies Show Notes: Writer's group, editor, beta readers, reviews It will only increase, so learning how to receive it gracefully. Consider the source of feedback. Look for patterns when receiving feedback en masse.  Don't engage with reviewers. You don't have to take all the suggestions your editor gives you, especially during line edits. Next Episode: nitty-gritty of self-publishing Resources:  The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Dowery of Blood ST Gibson  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes   The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May    Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft

I'M READING: South of the Buttonwood Tree by Heather Webber (magical realism) Erick's Reading:  Dowery of Blood ST Gibson When Skippy Dies Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Resources:  The Shades of Orange (Rachel, Book Blogger on YouTube) for book recommendations SF/Fantasy/Horror Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter.   The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes   The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)  Wintering by Katherine May 

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 88 of the podcast and it's October 19, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Submissions  PATREON:  No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast.  This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Comments:  Re: Ep87: planning for and staying balanced during a busy season, Nicole says: Cool. I've been wanting to write a poem or essay about this, several part-time jobs, exercise, physical training, my neglected garden, housework, friends, etc. I have good hopes to write, exercise, spiritual study, etc.  Sometimes morning appointments too. Mary says: it was helpful to hear how you meet your goals, regardless of what else is going on in your lives. I'm envious (LOL), but working on this. Thank you Just finished:  ARC Weyward by Emilia Hart (out in March). Totally my jam. Strong woman. Different time lines. Hint of natural magic. I'M READING:  Confessions of a Bookseller Up Next::Wintering by Katherine May or Wildwood by Colin Meloy Erick's Reading:  Interview with a vampire Shadow over innsmouth h.p. Lovecraft Update: Valerie's new author website is finished, if you want to take a look. Announcements:  Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information.   Show Notes: 3-5% acceptance is a reasonable acceptance rate Poets and Writers DuoTrope Submission Grinder ralan's Solicited manuscripts vs Slush Pile What's your system to log? Where do you find submissions? (DuoTrope, Submission Grinder) Where do you log/track your submissions? Story title, summary, word count, date completed (of writing it), rejected, date submitted, publication, editor, contact name, what they said. ALWAYS follow the Submission guidelines. The whole thing. Even if you are a solicited submission. 30-40% are rejected without reading because they don't follow the guidelines. How many submissions a week/month? (Erick circulates nine at all time.) When get a rejection, resubmit to another place. New magazine or anthology is best chance to get in because they don't have a slush pile.  Some mags have windows for submission times. Next Episode: celebrating successes Resources:  Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book. Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black    Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year:  The Cloisters  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2) 

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mindy are discussing: Bookish Moments: fall reading to the max and spooky season satisfaction Current Reads: some wonderful picks for November and then a bunch of spooky witchy creepy stuff Deep Dive: we are chatting about our favorite books under 200 pages that really blow your mind The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives 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!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is 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 laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:37 - Bookish Moment of the Week 7:51 - The Vampiric Vacation by Kiersten White 8:06 - Current Reads 8:19 - This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan (Kaytee) 8:44 - Garcia Street Books 8:59 - The Sorta Awesome Podcast 11:25 - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 15:05 - The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (Meredith) 19:30 - Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh (Kaytee) 19:36 - Currently Reading Season 5: Episode 6 21:07 - The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud (Misspoke in the episode saying Jonathan Lockwood. The series name is Lockwood & Co.) 21:35 - We Need Diverse Books 22:41 - The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant (Meredith) 30:38 - Witch Please by Ann Aguirre (Kaytee) 34:45 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman 35:04 - Daphne by Josh Malerman (Meredith) 37:22 - An Unlikely Story 37:25 - @anunlikelystory on Instagram 41:39 - Deep Dive: Short Books that Pack a Punch 43:48 - Love and Saffron by Kim Fay 45:06 - The Grown Up by Gillian Flynn (Amazon link, cannot locate on Bookshop.org) 45:13 - Book of the Month 45:20 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 46:17 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 46:19 - A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers  46:34 - All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells  47:01 - A Spindle Splintered by Alix Harrow 47:02 - A Mirror Mended by Alix Harrow 47:46 - Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 48:22 - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery 48:31 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald  48:42 - 84, Charring Cross Road by Helene Hanff 48:53 - 1984 by George Orwell 48:54 - Animal Farm by George Orwell 49:23 - Passing by Nella Larsen 49:57 - The Governesses by Anne Serre 50:32 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 50:54 - Elevation by Stephen King 51:26 - The Stand by Stephen King 51:27 - Needful Things by Stephen King 51:41 - A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djeli Clark 52:28 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish for a buddy reading app that allows for staggered reading. (Kaytee) 52:50 - The StoryGraph 53:14 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 54:08 - Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente I wish that more caregivers could use books as physical objects and talking points with their littles. (Meredith) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location with her guest Jeff Katz, co-owner of Al Coro, Mel's, and Discolo, which are all part of 85 Tenth Restaurants in NYC. This impressive space was previously the home of Del Posto, a 4-star New York Times restaurant, where Jeff had been a longtime managing director and general manager. Jeff purchased the restaurant in 2021, along with his managing partner/chef Melissa Rodriguez, and former partner, chef James Kent, who he also previously collaborated with on Crown Shy and Saga at 70 Pine Street in NYC. Al Coro, and Saga, were each recently awarded two stars from the 2022 Michelin Guide for New York – the only new restaurants added among 13 in this category. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to reach for the stars; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on Michelin Guide's 2022 restaurant star rankings for New York, as well as Edible Cities, and Shari's Solo Dining experience at Nubeluz by Jose Andres at the top of the Ritz Carlton New York, Nomad, NYC. Photo Courtesy of Shari Bayer and Jeff Katz.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 85 of the podcast and it's September 21, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Spousal/Partner Support  PATREON:  No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Just finished:   Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor I'M READING:  Confessions of a Bookseller Up Next:: The Cloisters and PriestDaddy Erick's Reading:  The Yard by Alex Grecian Joe Golem, the Occult Detective series graphic novels by Mike Mignola (Hell Boy guy)   Update: extra shifts at the bookstore, started working on new author website, and thinking about a short story for anthology Announcements: Erick's new book, Chasing Shadows, is out now!  Passion Planner launched their new line of annual dated planners for 2023. I've already received mine. And I'm thinking of more ways to use it and decorate it. Use my referral link https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx and discount code VALERIEO866. Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Comments:  Show Notes: "Never question applause."~Nick Cage Resources:  Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Next Episode:  Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black    Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: Death Masks by Jim Butcher  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2) 

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: finding our best reading time and bookstore trauma double visits Current Reads: we thought we knew what we were getting with these books, but we had no idea Deep Dive: curating the perfect fall reading ambience, all the goodies and links The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives 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!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is 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 laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:50 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:58 - Back of Beyond Books 7:16 - All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury (Meredith's short story reference) 9:58 - Current Reads 10:17 - The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-Mo (Meredith) 111:46 - Cafe Con Libros 14:43 - We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen (Kaytee) 18:24 - The Extraordinaries by T.J. Klune 18:26 - Hench by Natalize Zina Walschots 18:46 - The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab 19:03 - Tattered Cover Book Store 19:23 - Child Zero by Chris Holm (Meredith) 21:44 - The Twin Paradox by Charles Wachter 23:01 - A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (Kaytee) 23:19 - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers 23:22 - CR Season 4: Episode 27 23:29 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 28:06 - Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (Meredith) 29:22 - Fabled Bookshop 30:27 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 32:37 - Native Son by Richard Wright (Kaytee) 35:34 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 35:53 - The Street by Ann Petry 37:11 - Deep Dive: Creating the Perfect Fall Reading Ambience 37:48 - Garnet Hill 38:03 - Barefoot Dreams throw blanket 40:54 - Hillhouse Naturals Harvest Candle 42:33 - List of ASMR rooms: https://youtu.be/N9TefB0gh_k https://youtu.be/pDccLsIpEe0 https://youtu.be/fnN3mq-Ykos https://youtu.be/eLc2eNUUOzU https://youtu.be/xQPak0N-1hU https://youtu.be/sWCck2OP0uU https://youtu.be/eDLo4RGbuoA https://youtu.be/SbaEn7phVKM 43:13 - RainRiderAmbience on Youtube 44:33 - Cackle by Rachel Harrison 46:04 - The Novel Neighbor 47:54 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish I realized sooner to slow but steady my audiobooks. (Meredith) 49:05 - A Carnival of Snackery by David Sedaris 50:09 - Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer 50:26 - Theft by Finding by David Sedaris 51:24 - Libro.fm I wish you would follow SparkNotes on Instagram. (Kaytee) 51:57 - SparkNotes on Instagram Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 84 of the podcast and it's September 14, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Production and Publication Schedules  PATREON:  No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeeze hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Just finished:   I'M READING:  Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor Being the First Jane Austen Mystery by Stephanie Barron Up Next::  Erick's Reading: Death Masks by Jim Butcher Joe Golem, the Occult Detective series graphic novels by Mike Mignola (Hell Boy guy)   Update: extra shifts at the bookstore, started working on new author website, and thinking about a short story for anthology Announcements: Erick's new book, Chasing Shadows, is out now!  Passion Planner launched their new line of annual dated planners for 2023. I've already received mine. And I'm thinking of more ways to use it and decorate it. Use my referral link https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx and discount code VALERIEO866. Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Comments:  Show Notes: For Erick: Character voice comes first.  Needs the first line. Then golden. His plan: Three stories in two weeks, beta reader, line editor. Launch Patreon page in January. Treating the monthly stories (for the whole year) as the next writing project. (For January and February) He never writes to deadline; he finishes before.   Avoid comparing yourself to others UNTIL you know your process. Inside and out. (For instance: my plan for publishing two books a year didn't work and started off a spiral effect of "I can't" language. But then I learned to say, "I can, but not yet.")   Resources:  Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Next Episode:  spousal and partner receptivity to your work Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black    Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year:  Drinking Games A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.   How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2)   

Panelists Richard Littauer | Deb Nicholson | Alyssa Wright | Josep Prat | Duane O'Brien Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! The podcast where we talk about sustaining open source for the long haul. We have an exciting episode today because just like long haul truckers, open source maintainers are the people who are keeping the world alive with open source. What we're excited about is a talk that we gave at OSPOCon in Austin. The talk was called, Panel Discussion: A How-to Guide for Contributing to Open Source as an Employee. This discussion was super important because employees do put a lot of work into open source code, and we wanted to talk about how to contribute to open source better. So, along with Richard, we have four other esteemed colleagues that were a part of this amazing talk, and we decided to put it on this podcast because it represents an initiative that is going to try to showcase to companies how to authentically participate in open source. The panelists joining us are Deb Nicholson from the Python Software Foundation, Alyssa Wright from Bloomberg, Josep Prat from Aiven, and Duane O'Brien from Indeed. Go ahead and download this episode now to find out more! [00:05:23] Duane starts us off by giving us a little history lesson on the Principles of Authentic Participation and how we got to where we are with the work today. [00:09:01] The panelists will go through and explain what they think it means to be an authentic participant in open source by going through the principles in order. Josep explains Principle 1: Starts Early. [00:10:24] Deb explains _Principle 2: Puts the Community First: the collective holds the timeline. _ [00:11:10] Alyssa explains Principle 3: Starts With Listening. [00:12:32] Duane explains Principle 4: Has Transparent Motivations. [00:13:45] Josep explains Principle 5: Enforces Respectful Behavior. [00:15:15] Richard explains Principle 6: Ends Gracefully. [00:16:05] The last one is a fun one which is _Principle 0: Don't be a Jerk _;) [00:16:58] Duane talks about some of the behaviors that were discussed with the principles so that they make more sense. [00:20:23] The panelists let us know what we can do to make sure these principles are something that companies can adopt. [00:25:20] Deb touches on commitments or cooperation commitments that people have signed up for and she tells us about the GPL Cooperation Commitment. [00:31:35] Alyssa tells us about their intent to finalize the principles by the end of summer and put it out for community review and feedback, as well as speaking about it as OSPOCon Europe 2022 in September. TODO GUIDE: Employee Open Source Engagement Guide (https://github.com/orgs/todogroup/projects/3/views/3) Principle 1: Starts Early Principle 2: Puts the Community First: the collective holds the timeline Principle 3: Starts With Listening Principle 4: Has Transparent Motivations Principle 5: Enforces Respectful Behavior Principle 6: Ends Gracefully Principle 0: Don't be a Jerk ;) Spotlight [00:33:52] Deb's spotlight is Duane O'Brien. [00:34:13] Duane's spotlights are the book A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers, and to take thirty minutes to sit outside and watch people having fun because it will change your day. [00:35:08] Alyssa's spotlight is cold showers and AC. [00:35:36] Josep's spotlight is to do work with people you never knew before. [00:36:25] Richard's spotlight is Capital Grounds, a café in downtown Montpelier, Vermont, and an amazing Irish barista that works there. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) podcast@sustainoss.org (mailto:podcast@sustainoss.org) Richard Littauer Twitter (https://twitter.com/richlitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Deb Nicholson Twitter (https://twitter.com/baconandcoconut?lang=en) Alyssa Wright Twitter (https://twitter.com/alyssapwright) Josep Prat Twitter (https://twitter.com/jlprat?lang=en) Duane O'Brien Twitter (https://twitter.com/duaneobrien?lang=en) TODO Group Issues-GitHub (https://github.com/todogroup/todogroup.org/labels/Guide%20Employee%20Open%20Source%20Engagement) Principles of Authentic Participation (https://authentic-participation.readthedocs.io/) Justin W. Flory Twitter (https://twitter.com/jwf_foss) Sustain 2021 Event Report (https://sustainoss.org/assets/pdf/Sustain-In-2021-Event-Report.pdf) TODO Guide: Employee Open Source Engagement Guide (https://github.com/orgs/todogroup/projects/3) Principles of Authentic Participation-How do the Principles help? (https://authentic-participation.readthedocs.io/advocate-kit/intention/) Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct (https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct/) Join the GPL Cooperation Commitment (https://gplcc.github.io/gplcc/) [A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: A Monk and Robot Book by Becky Chambers](https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Crown-Shy-Monk-Robot/dp/1250236231/ref=tmmhrdswatch0?encoding=UTF8&qid=1659044078&sr=1-1) Capital Grounds (https://www.capitolgrounds.com/) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/)

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 83 of the podcast and it's September 7, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: The Author Services Side Hustle   PATREON:  No new patrons this weeks, but a big squeeze hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    Just finished:  A Prayer for the Crown-Shy.  I'M READING: an ARC of Drinking Games, a memoir by Sarah Levy (coming out January 3rd) Up Next: Either Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor: Being the First Jane Austen Mystery by Stephanie Barron, or A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny. Erick's Reading: Death Masks by Jim Butcher   Update: sent off my manuscript to my line editor, so I have the next few weeks open until I get my notes back from her and I'll be working on my author website--due for an over-haul, my Reader Magnet, and some publishing back-end stuff (updating the Library of Congress number and ordering a new cover). Announcements: Erick's new book, Chasing Shadows, is out now!  Passion Planner launched their new line of annual dated planners for 2023. I've already received mine. And I'm thinking of more ways to use it and decorate it. Use my referral link https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx and discount code VALERIEO866. Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Comments: Re: Ep78: Finding the Core of Your Memoir, Mary says: The craft of writing Memoir is new to me. Your discussion was both informative and interesting. I had no idea how methodical and intuitive processes work together to create (write) Memoir. Show Notes: Types of author services: Ghostwriting (full length manuscripts) (screenplays); Copywriting and Marketing content for websites; Scripts for YT channels; Editing: Content edits (developmental edits), Manuscript assessment, Line editing/proof; Coaching One project starting, one re-writing, several in finishing stages (organized by most imp two projects per week); or one client at a time until the job is done. Marketing/Pricing: Look around at the market and see what the price ranges are. Choose on the lower end if you need experience or testimonials/reviews.   Resources:  Contact Erick for business-starting advice. Contact Valerie for book coaching for help writing your book.   Next Episode: Publication and Production Schedules   Other Resources: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black    Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year:  How to be a Good Creature Billy Summers by Stephen King The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2) 

 Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 82 of the podcast and it's August 31, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Email List Care and Onboarding Sequences  PATREON:  Thank you to new patron this week, Braxton Nagle. Thank you for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    I'M READING: Becky Chambers' new Monk and Robot book, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. Up Next: an ARC of Drinking Games, a memoir by Sarah Levy (coming out January 3rd) Just finished:  How to be a Good Creature Erick's Reading: Billy Summers by Stephen King Announcements: Erick's new book, Chasing Shadows, is out now!  Passion Planner launched their new line of annual dated planners for 2023 last week. I've already ordered mine and it's already shipped. Use my referral link https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx and discount code VALERIEO866. Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information. Comments: Re: solo episode last week on Focus and Productivity, Braxton says, Love it! Didn't know you were doing this.   Show Notes: Thomas Umstattd Jr, at Novel Marketing Podcast. Ep255: How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign Erick's version: 5 emails: 1) Need help? 2) Who I am... 3) The book I'm working on... 4) Books I like... 5) Review Request. Based on the source of email sign-ups, where do I get best results? Next Episode: The Author Services Side Hustle (what you can do, how to balance the time, setting realistic expectations.)     Resources:  Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black    Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) Discount Code: VALERIEO866 ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2) 

The woods might be dark and full of wolves (which yes, they're a metaphor), but together we can follow the path of the history of Little Red Riding Hood; from the oral traditions of the French peasantry, to the Brothers Grimm, and on to modern retellings.    Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of violence, death, lewd sexual and scatalogical humor, animal attacks, cannibalism, sexual assault, slut shaming, beheading, child abuse, birth, animal death, drowning, ageism, sexualizing minors, misogyny, and bestiality.    Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Have you heard about the MultiCrew?! This is our membership program that lets you help us invest in Multitude as we try weird new stuff. Plus, you get a members-only weekly podcast: Head Heart Gut, our weekly friendly debate show. Join for as little as $5 a month at multicrew.club and get access to Head Heart Gut!   Sponsors - Inked Gaming is your one-stop-shop for premium gaming goods. Visit inkedgaming.com/spirits and use the code: spirits when you're ready to checkout! - Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.  - Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription. - BetterHelp is a secure online counseling service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director's commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests' books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

This week Tayla is joined by Dave from the Central Branch and Nomi from the Auburn Branch to talk about books for adults about schools and learning. If you missed buying new pencils and a backpack for the new school year, these books will take you back to your school days. They also discuss comic book adaptations, sentient robots, and switched at birth stories. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What books are on your nightstand right now? Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Shino Can't Say Her Name by Shuzo Oshimi Komi Can't Communicate by Tomohito Oda Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers The Wild Robot by Peter Brown The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller Light Years From Home by Mike Chen Wildwood by Colin Meloy AV The Sandman (2022- ) Belle (2021) Never Have I Ever (2020-2023) Daughter From Another Mother (2021- ) Switched at Birth (2011-2017) Solar Opposites (2020- ) Back to School The Wee Free Men (Tiffany Aching #1) by Terry Pratchett We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry The Technologists by Matthew Pearl Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey Master Class by Christina Dalcher

Brianna and Caleb return for their next book discussion, this time turning their eyes to two sci-fi novellas written by Becky Chambers. What will your hosts think of these two hopeful solarpunk stories? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on August 4th, 2022.   Email the show at thenoviceelitists@gmail.com or reach out to us on twitter @CalebAlexader   And find Brianna's Goodreads page at: Brianna (briannarae18) (757 books) | Goodreads

 No new patrons this week, but a big heartfelt jolly dance for existing patrons. You mean the world to me. Thank you for believing in me and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    I'M READING: The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki and listening to The Mountains We Carry by Zaid Brifkani.  Up Next: It's too early to start thinking of the next book. Though Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link, How to Be a Good Creature by Sy Montgomery, and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers are all contenders at the present moment. Announcements: Erick's new book, Chasing Shadows, is out now!  Passion Planner is launching their new line of annual dated planners for 2023 tomorrow, August 25 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. I've already got mine picked out! I've been using my planner more and more to take the edge off my stress. Playing with stickers and markers in my planner gives me a wee bit of creative time each week that is separate from my Book Making Time. USE MY DISCOUNT CODE: VALERIEO866 Writer Craft Writing Retreat is scheduled for next August 24-27, 2023. Tickets are $900 this year and include all lodging and gourmet meals, plus instruction and coaching and retreat time on the river, in Marcola, OR. Payment plans are available, and registration opens November 1st, 2022. Patrons receive a hefty discount AND can buy early, making their monthly payments even less expensive. Go to valerieihsan.com/retreat for more information.   Show Notes: What's your one thing for the month of September? Here's what I learned about accountability groups years ago.  They're awesome. And here's why: I have some mutated Wonder Woman glitch in my brain that makes me volunteer for jobs or writing projects or helping friends out at a rate that would stagger a cheetah. And it ends badly. I'm either stressed out so much that I start eating my weight in potato chips and chocolate bars (sometimes candy by the bag), crying, or I abandon everything. Jump ship and sleep. My sign that depression is looming. Overwhelm = Depression in my body and mind and spirit, so I need to be on guard. Which is difficult when my default setting is, "How hard could it be?" So, accountability groups. The biggest take-away from my group was this: If you have too much on your list, none of it gets done. Bam. I remember hearing, Three things. That's all you can do. If you get those three things done and you have time and energy left, great. Do more. But you can only pick three things to focus on this week. And I'd cry. In Barnes and Noble's Starbucks cafe. Cry because I could only choose three things to focus on when I KNEW in my cells I had 84 things to do. I remember hearing, I think you should not put anything else on your plate unless your house sells. And crying in Springfield's Public House because I couldn't bear the thought of not working forward on my dreams while I did this other humungous thing--fixing up and selling my rental house. I hate being told that I need to prioritize. I despise the perceived weakness in not being able to do it all. Sure, yes. Set a pomodoro timer for 25 minutes and focus on one thing at a time, but can't I do that 84 times? No. I'm too scattered. It's never the quality Deep Work that Cal Newport talks about, or The One Thing that Gary Keller writes about. And it's certainly not the Way of Essentialism that Greg McKeown talks about. Have you read this book? Here's a taste: (read pg. 7 with accompanying illustration). Scattershot and spaghetti on the walls do not get things done. And you're perpetually in Putting out Fires mode. At the end of the day, answering your emails isn't nearly as satisfying and productive as writing 500 words in your manuscript, or building another page on your coaching and editing website. I have to choose one thing so that I CAN get the other things done. I know it's counter-intuitive. Seriously. I know. But you know what else I do if left unchecked? Read ten books at the same time. And I don't retain any of it. I never read long enough in one book to sink into the meaning and message, or the character's lives. When that happens now (thankfully MUCH less frequently--like maybe once a year), I force myself to pick one book and finish it. And then I pick the next one and read it. And my pile diminishes. And then! I feel the glory of picking out a brand new book and reading it in its entirety, with no guilt, with no 'hurry up and get through this book because I have three others I'm half way through that I need to get to.' And so it is with the author life. We all have hopes and dreams and goals and projects and maybe even tasks and backlog. The coolest thing that happens when we focus on one thing at a time is getting to the end of the year and reviewing what you've accomplished. I spent most of last year running around higgledly-piggledly  and feeling way more stressed than normal, and I STILL managed to start a podcast, and a Patreon page, adopt another dog, make important business decisions, sell a house, retire from my massage practice, start a new job at a bookstore I love, and design a signature coaching program that I'm hoping with one day fund my husband's retirement and our move to Costa Rica. That's a lot for someone that doesn't think they can get anything done. Focus did that. Even the little I could scrape up in odd moments between depression-induced Netflix binges. Another thing to remember about focus is that it really can prevent burnout. If you can pick out one or two things to focus on for a month (knowing there are those 82 other things from your list taunting you), you can build the self-confidence and self-esteem to start treating yourself with compassion and respect that will enable and empower you to tell yourself, "Yes, I know you are still there Big Fat List, and I'll get to each and every one of you. But you need to wait in line like everyone else here." And that is power. That is space to breathe without beating yourself up. That is accomplishing what you set out to do. That is Focusing and Finishing something.  If you pick one thing at a time to work on, you can't get burnout or overwhelm, because you've only got one thing in front of you right now. Blinders are a beautiful thing. And why focus is so important to productivity. I hope you were able to take something out of this (solo show) blog post that resonated with you and inspired you to find that One (Essential) Thing that you can focus on this month. What is it? Leave a comment on the website or on YouTube or Patreon in the comments section and tell me what your one thing is this month. Resources:  Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Russell P. Nohelty and Monica Leonelle's book, Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter. Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black And the Kicker Is   Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us:   Valerie's Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie's Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie's Facebook Page and Instagram account   Erick's Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick's free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick's Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick's Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan   Some of the Books We've Read This Year: The Dude and the Zen Master  How to Write Light Novels and Webnovels by R.A. Paterson The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black The Many Daughters of Afong Moy Summer Night by Jim Butcher The Strange Bird by Jeff Vandermeer The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey Newsletter Ninja 2) 

Sharifah and Jenn discuss Hunger Games and Game of Thrones adaptation news and some awards lists, talk about their most anticipated sequels and series for the second half of 2022, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Update on Game of Thrones spin-off shows (why are there 7!!!!) [AV Club] George R.R. Martin asks people not to speculate on his death [Book Riot] Viola Davis headlining Hunger Games Prequel adaptation [Essence] More information about the prequel [Hollywood Reporter] Aurora Awards, Sir Julius Vogel Awards, and Small Press Awards Finalists [File 770] Books Discussed The World We Make by NK Jemisin (Nov 1) Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo (Oct 25) Fault Tolerance by Valerie Valdes The Immortality Thief by Taran Hunt (Oct 11) The Atlas Paradox by Olivie Blake (10/25) The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (9/13) A Prayer for Crown Shy by Becky Chambers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 96 August 4,  2022 On the Needles 1:14 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Reignbeaux sweater by yelley L.d., Teal Torch Knits DK in mermaid gradient and Hallowed Ground 2.0– DONE!!   Dead Marshes socks by Claire Ellen, Sincere Sheep Cormo Light Fingering in SF Summer– DONE!!   Autonomy cowl by Romi Hill, Three Irish Girls Wexford Merino Silk in Boswell Bay Strawberry (2010)-- DONE!!  $5 of each pattern purchased will be donated: split between Planned Parenthood and National Network of Abortion Funds.   Elton cardigan by Joji Locatelli, waverly neighborhood fiber co rustic fingering & loft (mohair & silk lace)   Zephyr Mark II by Celia McAdams Cahill, Mendocino Wool & Fiber Romney Corriedale Fingering, Biches et Bûches Le Petit Lambswool in dark violet blue, A Verb for Keeping Warm Creating in My Hand and Yours   Vanilla is the new black Socks by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 in Calm Before the Pitchforks   Atlantic Heart by Joji Locatelli, Neighborhood Fiber Co Rustic Fingering in Upton, Shadow and Cross Street Market On the Easel 15:40 Vacation sketching BRUSHED Show (my entry is: Oh, Bernina!) Wall calendar progress On the Table 25:09 summer squash gratin with salsa verde – smitten kitchen    Victoria Sandwich Cake - The Great British Bake Off Small-Batch Raspberry Jam Recipe | Martha Stewart   Jackalope Grill Cold Beet Borscht special On the Nightstand 37:17 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Sunne in Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera A Prayer for the Crown Shy by Becky Chambers Something Wilder by Cristina Lauren The Witches of New York by Ami McKay A Burning by Megha Majumdar Wingspan game! Bingo 55:40 Starts friday evening may 27, ends Mon Sept 5 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2022 to instagram or Ravelry   Epic dessert– Victoria Sponge   Read a debut: A Burning 

Robots and Monks.

Emmett Grosland narrates with the perfect tone for Becky Chamber's delightful and introspective sequel to A PSALM FOR THE WILD-BUILT. AudioFile's Emily Connelly tells host Jo Reed about the joy of spending time with tea monk Sibling Dex and their always inquisitive robot companion, Mosscap. The two are leaving the woods behind and venturing out into the human villages on their moon, Panga, to help Mosscap understand the needs of humans. Grosland gives Mosscap a bright voice that suits the charming robot and captures Dex's exasperated yet kind tone as they try to guide Mosscap through the human world. It's a hopeful listen, full of humor, in a world that listeners will yearn to return to. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Macmillan Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Bolinda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're getting to the bottom of what happened at the local casino, and we're realizing how heavily the crown can lie. Want to support The Arcanist, our writers, and thousands of other creatives? Join us at medium.com/@TheArcanist/membership and never miss another story. Tales From The Arcanist is produced by the editors of The Arcanist. Music by Spaceinvader from Fugue.

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Emmett Grosland, continues the inviting Monk and Robot series as Sibling Dex guides Mosscap in exploring villages and cities and attempting to answer what humanity needs. Review and discussion with Lisa and Scott A Prayer for the Crown-Shy [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] A Psalm for the Wild Built [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 113] The Past is Red [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Episode 117] The Murderbot Diaries (Series) [Overdrive/Libby] / [Libro.fm] / [Audible]

“The primary intent of these books is to take a break... have something you can just curl up with for an afternoon. This is a book that is not going to hurt you. And I think that that's so vital in this day and age, to be able to just pause for a second. I want the book to feel like a cup of tea as well... But I wanted to give you the option of chewing on some of the stuff in there.” Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers is arguably a master of the space opera, with her complex, hopeful characters and her compelling world-building. Sibling Dex and Mosscap return in A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, the latest book in the Monk and Robot series and Becky joins us on the show to talk about creating a story that incorporates the same comfort as watching your favorite TV show for the 10,000th time, how a good cup of tea can make a bad day better, what's on her TBR list, and much more with guest host, Allyson Gavaletz. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Becky.   Featured Books (Episode): A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Spear by Nicola Griffith How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Ayoki   Featured Books (TBR Topoff): I, Robot by Isaac Asimov A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C. A. Fletcher   This episode of Poured Over is produced and hosted by Allyson Gavaletz and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this show is available here.

In this episode, we get excited about two new book releases: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. Then we daydream about receiving a postcard from the ancient city of Timbuktu.  BOOKS The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia https://bit.ly/39DM24K A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers https://bit.ly/3ObJLwy DISTRACTION OF THE WEEK Postcards from Timbuktu website https://bit.ly/3N89lBt Postcards from Timbuktu on Instagram https://bit.ly/3b9jJeN Atlas Obscura on Postcards from Timbuktu https://bit.ly/3NaNDfY The last master calligrapher in Mali https://bit.ly/3b42U4X The Guardian on Timbuktu https://bit.ly/3OsQKkv The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace As always, you can follow us at: Our web site at Strong Sense of Place Patreon Twitter  Instagram Facebook YouTube    

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy is a story of kindness and love from one of the foremost practitioners of hopeful SF. After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter? Find at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250236234/aprayerforthecrownshy or wherever you buy books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent on a quest to determine what humanity really needs) turn their attention to the villages and cities of the little moon they call home. They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe. Becky Chambers's new Monk & Robot series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?   Chambers discusses her new entry in the series, A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, with Nat Freeman _______________________________________________   Produced by Nat Freeman, Lance Morgan, & Michael Kowaleski. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang.

Join host Adrian M. Gibson and award-winning author Becky Chambers for a chat about fictional comfort foods, her journey writing the Wayfarers series, transitioning to the Monk & Robot novellas, tea, video games, hopeful science fiction and much more. EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Becky Chambers is the author of the Hugo Award-winning Wayfarers series, which includes The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, A Closed and Common Orbit, Record of a Spaceborn Few and The Galaxy, and the Ground Within. Her latest series is Monk & Robot, which started last year with A Psalm for the Wild-Built and continues with A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, out on July 12th through Tordotcom Publishing. Find Becky on Amazon and her personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod, and please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, or share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message

Frank Bruni: “Almost all of the difficulties we deal with are not visible to the naked eye.” Bruni, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how nearly going blind helped him see more clearly, plus: - How to mentally recover from an invisible illness (~11:41) - How to feel empowered about your health (~13:54) - How to deeply connect with others on social media (~19:22) - How to be an independent thinker (~24:39) - How to have a productive conversation about health care & politics (~30:25) Referenced in the episode: - Bruni's book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. - mbg's Invisible Illness series. - NAION Facebook support group. - Bruni's New York Times article on his NAION diagnosis. - Bruni's New York Times article, "Our Tribalism Will Be the Death of Us." - Watch Bruni on Real Time With Bill Maher. - Read Bruni's newsletter. - Crown Shy. - 4 Charles Prime Rib. Enjoy this episode! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Certified sommelier Alexis Rogers joins CorkRules once again, in this episode she explores the wine list of Crown Shy, a restaurant with a European foundation that draws inspiration from international cuisine.  Wines reviewed include: 2016 Cantalapiedra Verdejo Chivitero from Rueda, Spain 2019 Domaine Curtet Frisson de Cimes Premier Cru Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com

Our first show before a live audience in three years took place at a recent gathering of New York City line cooks at Crown Shy restaurant, part of S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water's "On the Line" dinner series, which celebrates and supports line cooks. Andrew and James Kent, executive chef and partner of Crown Shy, Saga, and Overstory, discuss the lessons James learned in his line-cook days, and his advice to aspiring cooks and chefs today. It's a fun, frank conversation in front of an enthusiastic crowd that we think all you cooks and chefs out there will especially enjoy.Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.   * S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is also a promotional partner of Andrew Talks to Chefs.

All books are listed in order of release date. Books with an * denote Top 5. The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher (January 11) Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon (January 11) One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (February 14) #FollowMe for Murder by Sarah Burr (February 22) The Broken Room by Peter Clines (March 1) The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James (March 15) Nine Lives by Peter Swanson (March 15) Hook, Line, & Sinker by Tessa Bailey (March 15) Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander (March 29) Welcome to the Neighborhood by Lisa Roe (April 5) Year on Fire by Julie Buxbaum (April 12) The No-Show by Beth O'Leary (April 12) Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez (April 19) I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston (May 3) *Book Lovers by Emily Henry (May 3) Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman (May 17) The Emma Project by Sonaoli Dev (May 17) Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner (May 17) The Foundling by Ann Leary (May 31) Rivals by Katharine McGee (May 31) A Spell of Good Things by Ayobami Adebayo (June 2) Always Practice Safe Hex by Juliette Cross (June 6) Acts of Violence by Margarita Montimore (July 5) For You & No One Else by Roni Loren (July 5) *A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (July 12) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (July 12) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center (July 19) Upgrade by Blake Crouch (July 19) For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa (July 26) *Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (August 23) *Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan (August 23) The Hook Up Plan by Farrah Rochon (August 23) Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (August 30) The Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (September) *The Winners by Fredrik Backman (September) Untitled Book 2 by Gail Honeyman (September 15) The Prisoner by BA Paris (November 1) A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (November) The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith (2022)

Michael sits down with Superstar Chef James “Jamal” Kent. James is Partner & Executive Chef at two of the most sought-after restaurants in New York City, Crown Shy & SAGA. In this wide-ranging discussion, James and Michael talk about their personal history together as teenagers at the same high school, the benefits of growing up in New York City and some of the challenges of parenting. James also talks about his successful career and shares a TON of the lessons that he's learned along the way. Follow James on Instagram: @chefjameskent Follow Mike on Instagram: @MichaelChernow Follow Born or Made: @BornorMade Sign up for KreaturesofHabit.com

On this week's episode of The Main Ingredient With David Nayfeld, we sit down with long time friend and former colleague Jamal James Kent of the white hot NYC restaurant Crown Shy.

Body image in the spotlight, challenges of vegan life, and shame over his first stand-up appearance at Pontins. Romesh Ranganathan joins Jay for a lively meal in New York City, for this episode of Out to Lunch recorded before lockdown. Jay and Romesh enjoy lunch at Crown Shy: https://www.crownshy.nyc/ A Somethin' Else / Jay Rayner production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Boland has come through some of the most celebrated dining rooms in New York, working with Batali/Bastianich and the Major Food Group at destinations including the Grill and Del Posto to name a few. Luke is an award-winning Sommelier and Beverage professional with a keen eye towards the business. He is now the Wine Director at what is arguably the hottest restaurant in NYC, Crown Shy in the Financial District. The Grape Nation is powered by Simplecast.