Podcasts about gift books

Marissa and Joanne chat all things holiday gifting in this special bonus super-sized episode where they share their favorite presents received and offer their suggestions, along with a few submitted by listeners (thank you!). From free ideas to the lavishly spendy, items to services, you're sure to find the perfect something for the readers and writers on your list.  Pentel Energel Pens: https://www.pentel.com/collections/energelWaterproof notepad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LID8V54 Writing prompt cards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PICKDS Books are Magic Book club (options for adults/kids/teens and across genres) https://app.table22.com/product/books-are-magic-book-club The Book Drop: options for various ages https://www.thebookdrop.com/all-monthly-mailings The Banned Book Box: https://www.bannedbooksbox.com/ Book of the Month (adult popular hardcovers): https://www.bookofthemonth.com/ Libro.fm audiobook gift subscription: https://libro.fm/gift Fairyloot Fantasy Book Box subscriptions (YA, Adult, Romantasy): https://us.fairyloot.com/ Litjoy: https://litjoycrate.com/collections/special-editions-books Bose noise-cancelling headphones: https://www.bose.com/c/headphones/noise-cancelling A cozy reading blanket: Topsy Farms: https://www.topsyfarms.com/collections/wool-blankets-1 Retro keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2BJK52J Ergonomic keyboard https://kinesis-ergo.com/products/  Jennifer Nielsen's Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/8094293-nerding-out-over-cryptology-with-jennifer-a-nielsen-rescue Lisa McMann's Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/5299816-school-visits-and-morally-gray-characters-with-lisa-mcmann-the-unThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

Jeff and Rebecca recommend books released in 2024 that would make great gifts — for a bunch of different kinds of readers. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this episode: The Book Riot Podcast on Instagram The Book Riot Podcast Patreon The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan Be Ready When the Luck Happens The God of the Woods Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange By The Fire We Carry Bone of the Bone The Serviceberry Praise Song for the Kitchen Ghosts What Goes With What Kids Cook Anything by Mark Bittman The Other Significant Others Vanishing Treasures Beautiful Creatures Margot's Got Money Troubles Colored Television Knife Smoke Kings Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop Cue the Sun! The Bright Sword Mythos by Stephen Fry An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children The Researcher's First Murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Simonson is one of our most prolific and witty scribes on the subject of cocktails. Along with cocktails, he also writes about the related topics of spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletterThe Mix with Robert Simonson.  In his most recent book, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert offers, in his own singular voice, pocket histories and fun facts about cocktails and the people who create(d) and make/made them, key spirits, and even instruments of cocktailery (muddler, anyone?).  He recently visited Andrew at his Brooklyn home to discuss Robert's book, his approach to writing it, and his career. Enjoy this conversation, and please join Robert and Andrew on June 2nd for their upcoming book party at Swoony's restaurant in Brooklyn. (click through for info and tickets)Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, meez, the recipe operating software for professionals. Sign up today for a basic  (free) or premium membership. Thanks also to S.Pellegrino. The application process is now open for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-2025! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:Andrew is a writer by trade. If you'd like to support him, there's no better way than by purchasing his most recent book, The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food (October 2023), about all the key people (in the restaurant, on farms, in delivery trucks, etc.) whose stories and work come together in a single restaurant dish.We'd love if you followed us on Instagram. Please also follow Andrew's real-time journal of the travel, research, writing, and production of/for his next book The Opening (working title), which will track four restaurants in different parts of the U.S. from inception to launch.For Andrew's writing, dining, and personal adventures, follow along at his personal feed.Thank you for listening—please don't hesitate to reach out with any feedback and/or suggestions!

This episode we're headed into the holidays and looking at books we think would make great gifts—whether because it's one of the best of the year, it's something quirky and interesting, or something simply beautiful. Check out the titles here.

Multimedia artist and author Mackenzie Bakewell introduces the “mindful coloring method” and shares with us the intuitive and meditative benefits of coloring that anyone – even without artistic experience – can incorporate into their everyday life as a way to relieve stress and improve focus. Tune in to this episode on How to Embrace Gratitude, Relaxation & Mindfulness with Mackenzie Bakewell. Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️ Get into coloring. Mackenzie Backwell teaches the steps to get started. Settle in, and do it. Grab the first color you're drawn to. Take a moment to celebrate. ✔️ Studies prove coloring is for stress relief. Even just doodling or drawing for 45 minutes can significantly lower our cortisol levels. “You're actively helping your body decrease stress and get to a relaxed state,” Mackenzie Bakewell adds. ✔️ Focus on the benefits. What if coloring isn't just your jam? Look at the mental and psychological pros: more relaxation time, a chance to calm down, eliminates mental fog, and a handy destresser. ✔️ Include it in your routine. Seventy-one percent of Americans look at their phones upon waking up. Do it first thing in the morning. You can also treat it as your transition time before working or using any devices. ✔️ There's no right way to color. “I'm not good at coloring. What if my art looks ugly?” Coloring is a fun activity, so don't take it too seriously! Let your breath and heart guide you in playing with colors. ✔️ Coloring is meditation. Without overthinking it, coloring draws us into the present – we're just there, shading between the lines and doing the task at hand. —————————————————————————————— Mackenzie Bakewell is a multimedia artist and author based in the Pacific Northwest.  Her artwork is inspired by a lifetime of exploring nature and new places with a camera and sketchbook in hand, capturing the animals met and adventures had.  Her passion for book publishing has led to the creation of her own coloring book product line, which features her book, Journey of Colors, as well as color-your-own postcards, journals, posters, and more.  Mackenzie is also the author of ‘Coloring is Good for You: 13 Reasons to Color Daily,' where she shares her simple mindful coloring method and creative ways to use coloring to enhance the quality of your day. Free Gift for Listeners: Sign-up and get Free Mindful Coloring eBook with Printable Coloring Pages https://journeyofcolors.com/Gift/  Books on Amazon: 'Journey of Colors: Coloring Book and Guide to Technique' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578615460/ 'Coloring is Good for You: 13 Reasons to Color Daily' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TY2WH82/ 'Island Time Coloring Journal' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735850721/ 'Rise&Shine Coloring Journal' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/173585073X/ 'Relax&Unwind Coloring Journal' https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1735850748/ Website link:  https://www.ziebee.com/  Email: mbbakewell@gmail.com Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @ZieBeeMedia —————————————————————————————— Connect with Wendy Sterling: Website: https://wendysterling.net/ Instagram: @divorcerehabwithwendy Twitter: @thedivorcerehab Facebook: @wendytsterling  Need an opportunity to share your pain points and receive judgment-free support? Want to create a vision of a future after your divorce? Click here to schedule your Free Divorce Recovery Call: https://calendly.com/wendysterling/support-call-with-wendy?month=2021-07

A Wisconsin Children's book expert and librarian joins us to share titles for the kids and teens in your life, whether you're looking for a good gift idea or just adding to a reading list.

Christopher and Stacey visit historic Tom's Place (socially distanced, of course), talk about some of their late favorite gift books, and have extended chat with Mono Behavioral Health's Director Robin Roberts.

Choosing the perfect book gift for a special occasion can be fraught, particularly if you don't know the young reader very well. Megan and Allison share their go-to books to gift kids of all ages - right up until they leave home. Plus, kids often ask Allison how they'll know if their writing is 'good enough' - she shares her own thoughts and some from friends. Meanwhile, Megan has tips on using books to spark an interest in sustainability.Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.comConnect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid's Next Read Community on FacebookVisit allisontait.com | childrensbooksdaily.com | yourkidsnextread.com

This weekend on Lake Effect : We talk about the ripple effect on a person’s life when facing eviction. Then our annual Games to Gift conversation looks at some of the best games of 2020 and how this atypical year has impacted the gaming world. Plus Daniel Goldin of Boswell Books joins us for our yearly Books to Gift segment. Guests: Deb Heffner, housing strategy director at Community Advocates James Lowder, executive editor of Chaosium Daniel Goldin, proprietor of Boswell Book Company

Christopher and Stacey visit historic Tom's Place (socially distanced, of course), talk about some of their late favorite gift books, and have extended chat with Mono Behavioral Health's Director Robin Roberts.

In this episode of the Building Us podcast, co-hosts Erik Garcia, CFP® and Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFT interview Jesse Byrd, Award-Wining Story Developer, Editor, and Writer at Jesse B. Creative. Jesse talks about his career in the publishing industry and how the Jess B. Creative publishing house is writing children’s books that feature diverse characters and are created by diverse creators and why that is so important. Episode Highlights:What is one of Erik’s most memorable children's books from his childhood? (00:58)Matt introduces Jesse Byrd. (2:39)Jesse shares his background and his career in the publishing industry. (2:54)Jesse shares that the stories they created for their publishing house called Jesse B. Creative, focus on stories that not only feature diverse characters but are created by diverse creators. (2:58)What were some of the conversations that Erik’s family has been having around, regarding some of Jesse's work? (3:31)Erik talks about reading Sunny Days last night, with his daughter. (4:21)Jesse mentions that it’s vital to guarantee that everyone has a place, and everyone can see themselves reflected. (6:05)Matt mentions that he had always thought that the idea of colorblindness is a real fallacy, and kids notice color all the time. (6:33)Jesse talks about the practice that they’re doing called, vertical diversity. (7:02)Jesse shares that what they focus on is not just diversity on the page, because 50% of books featuring black kids aren't written by black creators. (8:14)Jesse mentions that it's quite disturbing when you peek behind the curtain and see how many stories from minorities aren't written by people within that experience. (9:43)Matt talks about when he grew up in New Mexico and he would read Native American children's books. (10:11)Jesse shares that today's market is the most experiential publishing market that you will see in terms of, people taking risks. (11:26)Jesse mentions that there are a lot of books that don't go through the process of approval from traditional publishing. (12:32)Erik shares a prologue from the book, King Penguin. (13:42)Jesse mentions that the issues from his books are real issues that not only affect the world but also children that are growing up. (14:54)In Jesse’s opinion, he doesn’t like to shy away from reality or sincerity. He wants to try and find a way that’s grade level appropriate to open a dialogue. (16:03)How does Jesse handle the harder aspects of life, in ways that remain developmentally appropriate for the reader? (17:23)Jesse thinks that one of the most significant ways of showing that people are capable of anything, by showing the diversity of what they’re doing and being anything on the page. (18:49)Jesse mentions that it’s difficult to have compassion without having an awareness first. (19:35)As a children's book author, how does Jesse handle the different forces at play? (21:54)Jesse shares the passage from a book entitled, Real Jungle Tales. (24:55)Jesse shares that every once in a while, he does a costume theme reading at elementary schools. (28:30)What has Jesse’s journey been like? (29:34)Jesse shares that because of his injury, he realized that he’s always been passionate about storytelling. (31:07)Erik shares how he met Jesse. (31:46)Jesse mentions that he adores business writing because it teaches you how to be efficient, how to be on voice and on-brand. (33:19)Jesse explains his four principles of business writing. (34:36)How does supporting black-owned businesses and learning more about economic forces that affect black-owned businesses show up in the publishing industry? (35:54)Jesse mentions that he and his mother have been in the publishing industry for 31 years. (36:12)Jesse mentions that they want to become “The Motown” of children’s book publishing. (39:17)Jesse shares that he has met a ton of phenomenal authors, illustrators, and storytellers from every single community that is more than capable of selling their stores, given the right opportunities and the right support. (40:13)Jesse shares that they are about to enter their fundraising round for publishing for their diverse publishing company. (43:22)Jesse mentions that they want people to have access to opportunities and for equity. (44:03)Erik asks five questions that were prepared by his daughter for Jesse to answer. (47:31)Jesse mentions that scale is something that he finds amusing. (48:38)Jesse shares that Sherry, from the book King Penguin, is inspired by a real-life human interaction and a relationship that he knows. (51:59)Jesse shares that one of the first ways kids are introduced to the world is through the books and the cartoons that they read. (53:14)Jesse mentions that they have 17 stories in the queue, five stories are currently being developed, and three stories will be up, before the end of this year. (54:04)Key Quotes:“Saving more space to make sure there's authentic diversity throughout the pages and throughout the stories is something we cherish.” - Jesse Byrd“It’s hard to notice these things in a vacuum, right? And that's why it's so important to not erase any colors from the rainbow but to add more colors to the rainbow, so we can appreciate all of the ROYGBIV on the spectrum.” - Jesse Byrd“I think everybody, every culture, every group is capable of telling their own stories, and they have people within those experiences who are more than happy to tell about their walk of life.” - Jesse Byrd“It actually does a disservice when we don't find a way to talk about some of the real things that are happening, and some of the real things that children, unfortunately, younger than we hoped that they would, are enduring and are having to face.” - Jesse Byrd“In a capitalistic economy, you largely vote with your dollars, and to put it that plainly is that if you want to see more diversity, you want to see more diversity by diverse people. The easiest way to do that is to financially support the work and the businesses of diverse people.” - Jesse ByrdResources Mentioned:Erik Garcia, CFP®Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFTGarcia Financial GroupMatt Morris & AssociatesJesse Byrd LinkedInJesse B. Creative Inc.Gift Books to Kids

We talk about a whole bunch of romcoms, and Sarah Gelman talks to Christopher McDougall, author of "Running with Sherman."

The Amazon Books editors look ahead to the books we are excited about in 2020, and Sarah Gelman talks to food and lifestyle guru, and owner of Simply Real Health, Sarah Adler.

The Amazon Books editors discuss what mysteries and thrillers excited them in 2019, and Leigh Bardugo joins us for a discussion about her best-selling novel "The Ninth House." Plus, Sarah Gelman correctly guesses "Is It Real, or Is It From a Book?"

The Amazon Books editors discuss what books to gift others in 2019, and which ones you should give to yourself, and Alice Hoffman joins us for a discussion about her moving novel "The World Between Us."

In this episode, Jessica, Sherri and Mari provide a mix of 2018 picks and  great gift picks for the upcoming holiday season.

WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Ken Hoggins of Ken's Wine Guide about wine guides to get this gift-giving season.

Before listening to this 2017 holiday gift books edition of Word By Word: Conversations With Writers, host Gil Mansergh wants to remind everyone that this is a very important year to include books as gifts. Immediately following the firestorm that engulfed much of Sonoma County, Gil had survivors living and eating at his house. Since several rooms are lined with book shelves, he would often find them reading the titles and pulling down a personal favorite. “I love this book,” they would tell him. “It was in the den on the left side of the shelf, only mine had a blue cover.” The point of this, is that books are important to us—and especially to fire survivors. They can be touchstones to the past—as well as harbingers of new beginnings. So, what do outdoor sculpture creator Andy Goldsworthy, Presidents Grant and Obama, Philip Pullman’s prequel to his Golden Compass novels, a gigantic coffee table book of animal portraits, and a disaster which results in a sofware engineer having to keep a sourdough starter alive and happy by playing music have in common? These fascinating titles are all included among the gift books Gil talks about with Sheryl Cotleur, Michelle Bellah, the book buyers for the Copperfield’s Bookstores.

Continuing a seven-year KRCB-FM seasonal tradition, with a hearty "Ho, Ho, Ho!" Word By Word host Gil Mansergh, welcomes Copperfield’s Books buyers Sheryl Cutler and Michelle Bellah to share their carefully considered suggestions for 2016 holiday gift books. Incorporating one deft seque after another, the trio share comments from THE SECRET HISTORY OF TWIN PEAKS, VINCENT’S STARY NIGHT, HOW TO MAKE A SPACESHIP, THE SECRET LIFE OF TREES, THE GIRL WHO DRANK THE MOON and YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: A MEL BROOKS BOOK, THE STORY OF THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE. Fun times for everyone involved! .

Each month, librarians from the Jessamine County Public Library bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them. In this episode, we talk about books that make great gifts.

With a loud, "Ho, Ho, Ho!" host Gil Mansergh, welcomes listeners to our 2015 holiday gift books edition of Word By Word: Conversations With Writers. He asks: "What do bird portraits, The Golden Gate Bridge, dining in the Yucatan, an illustrated Harry Potter book, carved Viking ivory chessman and a roadtrip with Gloria Steinem that lasts 81 years have in common?" These fascinating topics are all included among the gift book suggestions shared by Sheryl Cotleur and Michelle Bellah—the book buyers for the Copperfield’s Bookstores. As Sheryl and Bellah told Gil: "We love doing this show. It's like we're chatting about our favorite books in front of a cozy fireplace."

Sara Cywinski is Senior Commissioner of Comedy, Humour & Gift Books at eBury Random House (the worlds largest publisher). She's previously written books including Kate:Style Princess and been an "ideas generator" for books at John Blake Publishing. She's been at eBury for nearly 3 years and enjoys combining her love for social media with discovering the new big thing in writing. I got her on the podcast to talk about - How Random House scouts for authors using social mediaHow to get noticed by Random House Does Amazon have too much power in the book industry?What are selling more, digital or physical books and what’s the future for both?What is a good way of getting noticed by Random House without sending something weird to the office?Can I book just be launched as book or does it need to have a tour / launch party / blog content associated with it?How long does it take for a book to go from an idea to the bookshelf?When is the best time to bring out a comedy / humour book? How much and what should an author send Random House? The whole book? An idea?AND MORE! This podcast would be useful to anyone who wants to get a book published or self-publish a book themselves. You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SaraCywinskiOr get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enoughOr come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom ----------------------------------------------------------------------My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader. If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.----------------------------------------------------------------------Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!Thanks,SixWant... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing an annual tradition, the 2014 holiday gift books edition of Word By Word: Conversations With Writers on North Bay Public Media, KRCB-FM. host Gil Mansergh welcomes back the book buyers from the local Copperfield’s Bookstores, Sheryl Cotleur and Michelle Bellah with their always challenging task of choosing which books to talk about when they only have an hour to do it. We are doubly pleased this year, because Sheryl served as one of the judges for the 2014 National Book Award for Fiction, and she gives us an insider’s peek at that process and the panel’s final selection, Philip Klay’s novel Redeployment. In addition to fiction, we hear selective ideas for exceptional coffee-table books, nonfiction books, biographies, resource books, cookbooks, and how-to-do-it books, as well as books for young adults and children. It’s a lot of ground to cover, but Bellah (as she likes to be called), Gil and Sheryl approach the task with joy and happiness.

Host Gil Mansergh welcomes you to our annual Word By Word gift books suggestions show from North Bay Public Media, KRCB-FM. Our guests are Sheryl Cotleur and Michele Bellah, the knowledgable frontlist buyers for the Copperfield’s Bookstores. The conversation is about the personally selected novels, and nonfiction for adults, and picture books and stories for children that would be perfect for someone special on your gift list. Gil invites you to sit back and spend an hour with us with your notebook handy - either paper or digital - as you to “make a list and check it twice” for gift books this year.

Word By Word welcomes the holidays with its traditional "Broadcast Guide to Gift Books" program this month, when a pair of experts from Copperfield's Bookstore share their picks for the best of the best books for holiday gifting with program host Gil Mansergh. Sheryle Cotier shares some of her favorite books for grown ups, including Flight Behavior - scientist/novelist Barbara Kingslover's sojourn to the Tennessee countryside where a mysterious "Red Fire" glows in a secluded glen. For nonfiction, Sheryle suggests the New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov's How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto. Michele Bellah's personal list of books for children and their families is topped by the humorous picture book Dragons Love Tacos written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri, and Newberry Award winner Rebecca Steed's new middle-grade novel about family and friendship entitled Liar & Spy. There's a dozen more books on Sheryl and Michele's lists, and we'll cover as many titles as the hour allows.

Keri recommends books for gift giving - part 2

Keri recommends books for gift giving - part 1