Podcasts about great american read

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and (update to co-host  and guest.)  This week we chat about Holiday Stress Management and PBS's The Great American Read!  Recommendations include Another Country by James Baldwin and The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 15, 2024

Our show today brings us https://robert-begley.com (Robert Begley), the Director of Operations and Development at the https://objectivestandard.org/about#staff (Objective Standard Institute) where we cover topics like our introduction to Ayn Rand's ideas, his involvement with The Heroes Society in New York city, and many other topics. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: https://objectivestandard.org/podcasts/the-hero-show (The Hero Show podcast) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_(band) (Rush (band)) https://www.rush.com/2112-spotlight-on-ayn-rand/ (2112 - Spotlight on Ayn Rand) https://www.shazam.com/track/2885773/anthem (Anthem (song)) https://amzn.to/3lb85lf (Brave New World) https://amzn.to/3zVQuUh (1984) https://peikoff.com/courses_and_lectures/understanding-objectivism/ (Understanding Objectivism by Leonard Peikoff) https://objectivistmedia.com/events/tjs-1985 (The Jefferson School (conference, 1985)) https://nyheroes.wordpress.com (The New York Heroes Society) https://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/32882/ (Hero Hike) - New York Magazine (May 31, 2007) https://youtu.be/TK4LYRR9OD0 (PBS Great American Read - Atlas Shrugged) https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/books/#/book/Atlas%20Shrugged (Great American Read - Atlas Shrugged) https://objectivestandard.org/blog/how-i-got-atlas-shrugged-on-the-great-american-read (How I Got Atlas Shrugged on The Great American Read) https://tim.blog/2008/06/04/how-to-take-a-mini-retirement-tips-and-tricks/ (How to Take a Mini-Retirement: Tips and Tricks) https://objectivestandard.org/product/your-supersystem-for-flourishing-sept-2021 (Your Supersystem for Flourishing) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Potential_Movement (Human potential movement) https://objectivestandard.org/blog/cal-newport-to-speak-at-tos-con-2021 (Cal Newport) https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/personal-development-market (Personal development market size) https://www.eofire.com/top-10-business-books-for-entrepreneurs/ (Top 10 business books for entrepreneurs) https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/07/steve-ditkos-legacy-from-superheroes-to-moral-heroes/ (Steve Ditko's Legacy: From Superheroes to Moral Heroes) https://theobjectivestandard.com/2018/04/toastmasters-a-means-to-actualize-your-potential-and-improve-the-culture/ (Toastmasters: A Means to Actualize Your Potential and Improve the Culture) https://robert-begley.com/speaking-writing/ (Adventures in Greek Mythology, Philosophy, History, and Reality) Episode 30 (44 minutes) was recorded at 9 PM CET, on August 28, 2021, with https://ringr.com/ego (Ringr app).. Editing and post-production was done with the https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=egonetcast (podcast maker, Alitu). Support this podcast

We're page turners from way back. In fact, books helped save our lives! So when PBS issued "The Great American Read" –– a series survey America's favorite novels –– we couldn't wait to dive in. Today we are exploring a few of the list's most influential titles and digging into the art of a tale-told-well in this conversation all about books!  Learn more about Bridges ... Spiritual Conversations Through Generational Conversations here: BridgesShow.com And don't forget to subscribe to our Bridges podcast, as well as leave us a rating and review to help us get noticed and move forward in this wild frontier of podcasts!   SPONSORS When you give a chicken through Food for the Hungry (FH), you and other Bridges listeners will provide a life-changing resource to vulnerable families in the communities FH serve. A chicken is not just important for providing a family's daily nutrition, but it serves as gateway to nurturing their mental, emotional and spiritual lives as well. Give a chicken (or two!) here and be entered to win our first-ever Bridges Flyaway here: fh.org/bridges We love scripture. And we love The Abide Bible. Learn more and get your copy here: BridgesShow.com/Abide   FOLLOW PATSY Facebook: Facebook.com/PatsyClairmont Instagram: Instagram.com/patsyclairmont Twitter: Twitter.com/patsyclairmont   FOLLOW ANDREW Facebook: Facebook.com/agreermusic Instagram: Instagram.com/andrewbgreer Twitter: Twitter.com/andrewbgreer

Episode 075: 2 Picks from Oprah Magazine’s list of the most anticipated books of 2021! The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray and Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead We were talking about celebrity book clubs and how Oprah Winfrey really revitalized the idea of having Book Clubs when she had the Oprah Winfrey Show. This became such a huge success in getting people interested in reading and discussing books again. We looked at her master list starting in September of 1996 and she had 86 books total over the last couple of decades. Other popular book clubs are Read With Reese and Read With Jenna. We just love empowered women empowering other women! Because of this discussion we then looked at what else was going on with Ms. Winfrey and books because we love hunting up new titles! Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead and The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray both come from a list of more than 50 books O Magazine is hotly anticipating in 2021! Correction From Episode 65: Gilead was not #2 in the Great American Read it was actually number 84. Thank you to listener (and friend!) Shauna for contacting us with the correct information! We appreciate you Shauna! Don’t forget to check out our patreon site this month.    And subscribe to our weekly newsletter here! Books Mentioned Sunshine Girl by Julianna Margulies The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray  The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Circling the Sun by Paula McLaine West with the Night by Beryl Markham    Media Mentioned Escape to the Chateau on Peacock Channel Highclere Castle Where Downton Abbey was filmed - from PBS   Sites Mentioned Château de Chavaniac - Lafayette also known as Le Manoir des Deux Mondes, France   Raaka Chocolate of the Month Club Subscription Info  

My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga. The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga. The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first African American female producer to have a deal at any significant studio—EVER. She is also the first African American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million (Courage Under Fire). To date, her films have grossed over a half-billion dollars at the box office. About six years ago, nobody was interested in making movies about women or people of color—my how the Landscape has Changed for Black Creatives in Hollywood.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Debra Martin Chase. My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr. My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga.  The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah. My next guest is Jason George. He is starring in the midseason return of Station 19 breaths of air on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm ET on ABC. George is also known for his work as a regular on "Mistresses," "Eve," "Off Centre" and "Eli Stone," as well as films "Witches of East End"; "The Climb"; and "Barbershop" with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube. After several years on "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Ben Warren, George turned in his scrubs for firefighter gear when his character helped start the spinoff hit action-drama series, "Station 19," about heroic firefighters. Now, George moves seamlessly between both series. We will talk about his career from comedy to soap opera to drama and acting and production during COVID-19.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jason George.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Debra Martin Chase. She is the President and CEO of Martin Chase Productions. She is currently the executive producer for THE EQUALIZER TV series for CBS and Universal Studios, starring Queen Latifah, premiered on Super Bowl Sunday 2021 on CBS. "The Equalizer" currently airs Sundays at 8 pm/7c on CBS. Now let's talk about Debra Martin Chase, an entertainment industry icon and trailblazer as the first African American female producer to have a deal at any significant studio—EVER. She is also the first African American woman to produce a film that grossed over $100 million (Courage Under Fire). To date, her films have grossed over a half-billion dollars at the box office. About six years ago, nobody was interested in making movies about women or people of color—my how the Landscape has Changed for Black Creatives in Hollywood.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Debra Martin Chase. My next guest is Harvey Mason Jr. He proudly serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Recording Academy, also known as the Grammys, and has also stepped into Interim President/CEO for the Recording Academy. Harvey has penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Elton John and today's superstars, including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend, Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Chris Brown. Also, he has compiled an impressive list of film and TV music credits, including writing/producing the music for Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Shrek, Straight Outta Compton, all three Pitch Perfect. The GRAMMY Awards are music's biggest night. And the 63rd GRAMMY Awards are airing on Sunday, March 14 at 8 pm EST on CBS. What can we expect from this year's show? Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Harvey Mason Jr. My next guest is Sister Souljah. She is a New York Times bestselling author. Her debut book The Coldest Winter Ever sold over a million copies. It introduced the world to the quick-witted, bold, fashionable, erotic, soulful, and undeniably complicated character of Winter Santiaga.  The sequel to The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, is out now! Previously a recording artist with the hip-hop group Public Enemy, Sister Souljah is best known as a political activist and educator of urban youth from underserved communities. A graduate of Rutgers University, she is a beloved personality in her community. She lives in New York with her husband and son. The Coldest Winter Ever was a Los Angeles Times, Essence, and Emerge Magazine bestseller. In 2018, it was included in PBS's "Great American Read" program and currently has over a million copies in print. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations to discuss her new book, The Coldest Winter Ever, LIFE AFTER DEATH, Sister Souljah. My next guest is Jason George. He is starring in the midseason return of Station 19 breaths of air on Thursday, March 11 at 8 pm ET on ABC. George is also known for his work as a regular on "Mistresses," "Eve," "Off Centre" and "Eli Stone," as well as films "Witches of East End"; "The Climb"; and "Barbershop" with Anthony Anderson and Ice Cube. After several years on "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Ben Warren, George turned in his scrubs for firefighter gear when his character helped start the spinoff hit action-drama series, "Station 19," about heroic firefighters. Now, George moves seamlessly between both series. We will talk about his career from comedy to soap opera to drama and acting and production during COVID-19.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, Jason George.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hi Listeners, just a quick reminder about our Patreon page: we gave everyone a free look in January - and everything is still available to view! We hope you decide to become a member to support our little podcast.  Also, sign up for our free newsletter! Also, check out our website! Linked here!   This week Amie and Tami each chose a book that ‘checks off’ a box on their 21 in 2021 Reading Challenge (click here if you still need one). Amie chose Jack by Marilynne Robinson, author of Gilead, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005. Robinson revisits the community of Gilead, Iowa this time telling the story of John Ames Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister. Tami read The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams, a recommendation given to us on Episode 53 by guest Debi Stears, Librarian and Collection Development Manager for the Washoe County Library System.   Interested in the OED (The Oxford English Dictionary)? Here are a few links for those of you who want more information: About the OED - here Welcome to the OED Blog - here Mountweasels - More from the New Yorker here Books Mentioned The Great American Read: The Book of Books: Explore America’s 100 Best-Loved Novels by PBS from the Great American Read hosted by Meredith Vieira  To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Red Wheelbarrow and Other Poems by William Carlos Williams  Patterson by William Carlos Williams Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry   Lila by Marilynne Robinson Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson Attrib. and other stories by Eley Williams Sites Mentioned Carmichael’s Bookstore Writers’ Workshop - University of Iowa Washoe County Library  

The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach reaches out to inspire, inform, and create a delightful quality of life. Let's get expansive and make some soundwaves. Haven't you heard? Libraries aren't that quiet anymore. Voices from the Stacks empowers library users by sharing their stories. In this podcast, you'll meet and get to know our staff and our community members and maybe even find your next great read. In our very first episode Teen Librarian, Sophie, and Associate Librarian, Amris, go into the digital recording studio to talk about how libraries made an impact on their lives and helped them become lifelong readers. They also discuss their reading goals last year. Hispanic Outreach Librarian, Tara, talks with technology librarian Stephen about his goal of reading the top 100 books as chosen by viewers of PBS's The Great American Read. Stephen found that audio books were helpful while commuting to work and caring for a newborn at home. Tara also speaks to volunteer Sister Vivian who helped to facilitate the Community ID of the Palm Beaches ID Drive which provides a reliable form of ID useful for law enforcement, health centers, schools, businesses, and more. Sister Vivian discusses her reading habits, her book club, and how she loves to come to the library to smell the books. Reference Librarian, Emily, speaks with participants of Millennials Ruin a Book Club who talked about how joining the book club helped to expand their reading horizons. Reference Librarian, Bethany, then invites listeners to join the book club. Children's Librarian, Kristine, was the host and editor for this episode. Music by Ketsa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voices-from-the-stacks/message

In this premiere episode of Season 2, we talk to the winners of our Great American Read trivia night. They are teachers and librarians in the Texas Panhandle. Guests are Ande Parlow, Ivy Gowdy, Richard McGowan, and Karen Schrader. Books discussed: The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon, Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Back for part 2, award winning poet Anna Rose Welch, Erieite and author of the new collection “We, the Almighty Fires”, gives a mini-reading from the sexy reliquary that will whisper in your ear for the rest of the day. She talks with host Brian Hannah about finding her voice, juggling her day job with her creative pursuits, and her best advice for aspiring writers (Hint: The infinite monkey theorem won’t hack it.). This episode was produced in support of PBS’s The Great American Read.

Meredith and Kaytee return to your feed this week to chat about what we’ve been reading and what we plan to read in the coming year. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: a reading project for you, our listeners, and New Year’s gift from the library. Next, we discuss what we are currently reading, and this week includes some new titles, some old ones, and one that (I’m sorry) will release at the end of the summer. Doesn’t matter, you still want to hear about it. This week’s deep dive is a survey of our reading goals for the year. Some are very specific, some are more general, but both of us are excited about the Currently Reading Challenge! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands: a brand new illustrated volume, and a short story fairy tale collection. As always, 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!  .  .  .  .  .  3:00 - The Currently Reading 2019 Challenge! 6:28 - Book of the Month 6:32 - One Day in December by Josie Silver 9:44 - In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 12:55 - Things You Save in A Fire by Katherine Center 13:05 - How to Walk Away by Katherine Center 15:40 - Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 19:15 - The Polygamist’s Daughter by Anna LaBaron 19:23 - Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner 19:46 - The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls 19:47 - Educated by Tara Westover 22:12 - The Crowfield Curse by Pat Walsh 24:28 - The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock 24:30 - The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer 28:43 - Shogun by James Clavell 30:48 - Books by Isabel Allende 30:56 - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 31:38 - The Great American Read 33:18 - The Currently Reading 2019 Challenge! (Again… we’re very excited) 37:31 - Bibliophile by Jane Mount 41:00 - The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo 43:28 - Grimm’s Fairy Tales by The Brother’s Grimm (what a pretty collection!) *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*

In 2018, PBS embarked on the difficult task of polling America to identify The Great(est) American Read(s). Over the year, they narrowed down the list of options to a contentious 100, which were then voted on by millions of people. Did your favorites make the list?!? Tune in to catch a detailed examination of the TOP 10 MOST BELOVED NOVELS OF ALL TIME as chosen by contemporary Americans (followed by a haughty and despairing perusal of the other 90).    Cheers! We love you BB's!   FOLLOW: Follow Morgan (@MorganizedMess) and the podcast (@BandBcast) on Instagram! Check out Morgan's BLOG (MorganizedMess.com). Catch Morgan's new Literary themed YouTube Channel - "Literary Darlings". Visit out our Facebook page and tell us about...anything! Thanks for listening BBs!

Welcome to Libromania, a new podcast for the book-obsessed from the Close Reads Podcast Network. Each week David Kern will be chatting with authors, biographers, designers, collectors, critics and other people who help make book's so worthy of our attention.Here in chapter 3, we contemplate the incredible (and enduring) popularity of Harper Lee's 1960 novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, which was recently named "America's most-loved book" on The Great American Read. More than 4.3 million votes were cast and Lee's novel came in first place. But why do so many people love it so passionately? And why, even after all these years, do we continue to read it so often? To answer these questions David chatted with Adam Andrews, the director of the Center for Lit and the author of Teaching the Classics, about the literary merit of the book; and Dr. Joseph Crespino, professor of history at Emory University and the author of Atticus Finch: The Biography, about the book's place in the culture at-large. Join us for this deep-dive into one of America's most beloved books. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Help us spread the word. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A companion program to the PBS series “The Great American Read.” Robin Miles narrates broadcast journalist Meredith Viera’s invitation to fellow book lovers to join her in discovering and rediscovering the 100 books discussed in the show. Listeners come away with reasons to reread or listen to favorites and create lists of new books to try. Published by Blackstone Audio. Read the full review of THE GREAT AMERICAN READ: THE BOOK OF BOOKS at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. On today’s episode are host Jo Reed and AudioFile Magazine Publisher Michele Cobb. Support for Behind the Mic comes from Grammy Award-winning publisher Hachette Audio, home to works by James Patterson, JK Rowling, Joel Osteen, David Sedaris, David Baldacci, Elin Hilderbrand, Michael Connelly, and many more bestselling audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jolie Pellegrino shares her story about learning her heritage as well as finding her "new brother" through the magic of Ancestry DNA. The Great American Read site - https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/

Important conversations and encouraging words to help you make every day a great one.

In this episode we talk to Mary Badham, who played Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird! We discuss her love of education, her memories of shooting the film, and The Great American Read winning book!

In the fifth episode of the podcast, Abington Library staff Renee and Megha, come together with a guest, Jeannie Sluck from Taylor Library, to discuss the Great American read. We share a bit of its history, some comments about literary canon, and the issues of inclusion and representation, and include our own experiences with various books from the list. There is also teaser for our next episode, coming up in November.

Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird has impacted generations. The book was voted America’s best-loved novel during The Great American Read. We spoke with Cheryl Goodman, English teacher at Nease High School, about the ways this book stays relevant in the 21st century.

Thanks to the efforts of PBS, we now have a definitive list of America's favorite books. Annie and Chris are now recapping and providing their commentary on the top picks of PBS's Great American Read.  You can learn more about The Great American Read at PBS's website. Send your Mailbag questions to podcast [at] bookshelfthomasville [dot] com.  America's top five picks were: + The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien + Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen + Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling + Outlander by Diana Gabaldon + To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.  

What could make a good non-anthology horror series? We delve into this as well as The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival, Willy Wonka, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Great American Read, Eli Roth's History of Horror, Sabrina v The Devil, Bohemian Rhapsody, PDX Broadsides, Falcon and Winter soldier get their own Play series, Walking Dead: The Movie, Mario Segale, The Great SYFY auction, and lots of stuff...you know, STUFF. It's time for a Geek Shock!

Where we talk about: Little Monster Mash 2018,Washington Library Association Conference, Becky's excuses for falling behind in the reading challenge,PBS's The Great American Read, and more!

We discuss PBS' The Great American Read & More

This week's episode is mostly inspired by an email from a listener about evaluating translations, and although Tom and Chad don't provide the hardest and fastest rules, they do have an interesting conversation about how they read and judge translated books. They also follow up on a few different threads from earlier episodes (like the neverending disappointment of The Great American Read), complain about these grants to giant publishers, and make some book recommendations. Other articles and media referenced in this episode: Jenny Hval's Paradise Rot (with the unnerving blood photo) Shelley Jackson's Riddance (with the cool cover graphic) Chad's post on Geography of Rebels by Maria Gabriela Llansol (and a dissenting view from Ben Moser) Chad's post on two Deep Vellum books from Oulipian writers In honor of Paradise Rot, this week's music is "That Battle Is Over" from Jenny Hval's Apocalypse, girl album. As always, feel free to send any and all comments or questions to: threepercentpodcast@gmail.com. Also, if there are articles you’d like us to read and analyze (or just make fun of), send those along as well. And if you like the podcast, tell a friend and rate us or leave a review on iTunes! You can also follow Open Letter and Chad on Twitter and Instagram (OL, Chad) for book and baseball talk. If you don’t already subscribe to the Three Percent Podcast you can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and other places. Or you can always subscribe by adding our feed directly into your favorite podcast app: http://threepercent.libsyn.com/rss

This week: the Hurston/Wright prize started a week of award news, the World’s Biggest Book sale goes to Dubai, an Iowa man burns library books to protest Pride, PBS named the Great American Read, transgender literature is on the rise, the Kirkus Prize winners were announced, and Ireland votes to legalize blasphemy. All this, plus the New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller lists and the latest news from aois21, Literally This Week. aois21 audio would like your help! We are currently conducting surveys of listeners to several of our podcast series. Visit www.surveys.aois21.com or the homepage of each podcast to find the link. It will only take a couple minutes of your time and we will thank you with 21% off any purchase from the aois21 market and enter you for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card. This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get access to over 180,000 audiobooks with your first month free. Visit www.audibletrial.com/aois21 and your first book is on us! This podcast is also brought to you by DC Podfest. Join us at SpacesArlington at the Artisphere for a full day of podcasting tips and tricks. Tickets still available and you’ll even find aois21 publisher Keith F. Shovlin offering one-on-one counseling. Visit www.DCpodfest.com for more information. It is also sponsored by Simplilearn. Sign up today get your certification in digital marketing, software specializations and more. Go to https://simplilearn.sjv.io/aois21 and learn something new. Literally This Week is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, TuneIn, Spotify, Podomatic, and www.audio.aois21.com. You can support this podcast either by buying an ad through Advertisecast, or on the aois21 page on Patreon. For news during the week, follow @aois21 on Twitter. If there’s a story we missed, tweet to us with the #literallythisweek and we’ll check it out.

This week, Jeff and Rebecca spend most of the time on reader feedback, but then also finally get to the talk about the winner of the Great American Read. This episode is sponsored by: Midterm Elections HQ from Oxford University Press What Would Cleopatra Do? by Elizabeth Foley and Beth Coates The Great Courses Plus Bombas Links discussed in this episode: Jessica's Indigo Slideshow! TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD wins Great American Read b/c of course it does Stephen King lets teens option a story for $1

The October 2018 episode focuses on the Great American Read and an interview with Library Director Peter Coyl.

In this episode, we will discuss the winner of The Great American Read, and The Great Panhandle Read. Plus, we'll have a behind-the-scenes look at this season of Check Me Out.

James Taylor sings the Star Spangled Banner at the World Series. "This Is Us" update. The winner of the Great American Read announced. Duchess Kate looked lovely in a new gown. Guest is Christina Dalcher, author of "Vox".

Welcome back to the 1001 books the podcast. We are reviewing the 1001 books to read before you die to see if they are really worth your time. But not this week! This week we talked about the Great American Read and made our winner predictions! Listen in to see if we were right. Follow us on: Instagram @1001bookspod Facebook @1001bookspod Twitter @1001bookspod If you have any questions or comments you can email us at 1001bookspodcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you.

We get the scoop on the Great American Read from host Meredith Vieira. Tony DeStefano tells us why people can't get enough of the old mobsters. And John Michael DeMarco puts a twist on the suburban book club.

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Don't Panic! Spoiler-free talk about 1984, Hatchet, dystopian novels, Don Quixote, and more! Voting results are on PBS.org. Join our conversation about The Great American Read list on MySAPL.org social media.

An all-banter episode that touches on an array of topics, from ranking ideas on how to save indie bookstores, to The Great American Read's (embarrassing) top 10 vote getting books (are we sure Outlanders doesn't include people riding on dragons?), the Frankfurt Book Fair, self-censorship, QAnon + Marlins Man, a book scam, "up-lit" (barf), ALTA, random typos, and a few book and TV recommendations. Complete list of articles and media referenced in this episode: Why Buying Books Will Not Save Our Beloved Bookstores The Great American Read Top 10 Vote-Getters (As of 10/11) A Panel on Self-Censorship and Morality in Publishing Today Book Fair Post Mortem Phishing Scam Seeking Manuscripts Spreads Worldwide "Up-Lit" Gives Hope to Publishers at Frankfurt Book Fair Schedule for ALTA 41 Elite Öræfi--The Wasteland The Taiga Syndrome Bonus: These pants are ugly. This week's music is "It's All Gonna Be OK" from Ron Gallo's new album, Stardust Birthday Problem. ("'You' Are the Problem" would've worked as well.) As always, feel free to send any and all comments or questions to: threepercentpodcast@gmail.com. Also, if there are articles you’d like us to read and analyze (or just make fun of), send those along as well. And if you like the podcast, tell a friend and rate us or leave a review on iTunes! You can also follow Open Letter and Chad on Twitter and Instagram (OL, Chad) for book and baseball talk. If you don’t already subscribe to the Three Percent Podcast you can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, and other places. Or you can always subscribe by adding our feed directly into your favorite podcast app: http://threepercent.libsyn.com/rss

This week, Sharifah joins Jeff to talk the awarding of the New Academy Prize (aka, The Alternative Nobel), the meh-tastic finalists of The Great American Read, rage-inducing #metoo responses, Macarthur "Genius" winners, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: The Devil's Thief by Lisa Maxwell Curtain Call by Wilifred Lupano Bombas Links discussed in this episode: Alternative Nobel goes to Maryse Conde Nobel shenanigans: Swedish Academy elects new members Great American Read top 10 finalists Stephen Elliott sues Moira Donegan Amazon gives employees another pay bump to make up for lost bonuses Kelly Link among MacArthur Genius Grant Winners 2018 National Book Award finalists

It's a question we're asked daily: what is your favorite book? PBS took that idea and expanded it to find America's favorite book and they've been working tirelessly to find the answer. Through The Great American Read they've found America's top 100 most popular books and all fall long they've been highlighting different genres and titles in their weekly episodes. On today's episode, Bill Gardner, the VP of Programming and Development at PBS stopped by to chat about the list ahead of the upcoming finale and unveiling of America's favorite book! You can catch up on all the previous episodes and cast your vote for America's favorite book by visiting http://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/. 

Is the book always better? Our guests this week, Jonathan Baker, Chip Chandler, and Hilary Hulsey discuss some of the books adapted to film on The Great American Read list. Books discussed: The Godfather, Gone Girl, Harry Potter, Dune, Lord of the Rings

Aspen Drive Library Manager Brooke Bahnsen talks about reading Jason Reynolds’ award-winning youth fiction novel Ghost as part of PBS’s The Great American Read. We talk about why this contemporary book series written for junior high readers deserves to be recognized, the enjoyment of reading youth literature as an adult, and the benefits of reading diverse perspectives…

This week, Liberty and Jenn discuss Grand Theft Horse, Rosewater, Transcription, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by TBR, ThirdLove, and The Great American Read.

Topics: Robinne Lee Presidential Speech Jamie Dornan in NYC Global Citizen Festival Jamie Dornan in Synchronic Dana Brunetti's new project Guests: Vanessa @LatersbabyUK Zoya @ZoyaKaye

This month, a PBS series, The Great American Read, celebrates the joy of reading and the books we love. Celebrities, authors, and book lovers reveal the novels that have affected their lives. And, the national vote gets under way, to decide America's Best-Loved Novel.

An interview with local author Heather Portenier sheds light on a writer's life in Western Colorado and the exciting opportunities - and daunting challenges - presented by emerging platforms for self-published works. Exploring the creative process through the eyes of a homegrown writer, this podcast edition contributes local flavor to the ongoing PBS series "The Great American Read," a nationwide search for America's most beloved novel.

Popular Services Librarian Jo Hansen shares her thoughts on John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany, a novel she read for the first time as part of PBS’s The Great American Read. We talk about why she selected this novel out of the 100 finalists, her favorite Owen Meany quotes, and why it should be…

The program all about TV. Our guests: Jane Root (rescheduled from last week), former Discovery Channel president and executive producer of The Great American Read, beginning its second season earlier this month on PBS; Hannah Anderson (reset from last month), co-star of The Purge, USA Network's event miniseries adaptation of the popular movie franchise, and Suraj Sharma, co-star of God Friended Me, the new CBS Sunday night drama which begins September 30.

A brooding young man is captivated by a magical creature who dances in the firelight. This story appears in JACKALOPE WIVES AND OTHER STORIES by T. Kingfisher. This episode is sponsored by Sierra Club (www.beyondcoal.org/stories), Bona Floor Cleaners (www.bona.com), Calm (www.calm.com/LEVAR), and The Great American Read.

In a future version of Los Angeles, a woman and her ragtag crew must repair a critical piece of technology or let the city burn to the ground. This episode is sponsored by The Great Courses (www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/levar) and The Great American Read.

Dracula has already claimed his first victim, and she is working on many more. Soon, the British Isles and then the rest of civilization will be one of two things: hunter or hunted. The few that Dracula chooses to turn will feed on the rest, and no one within 1000 miles of him knows it's coming. No one, that is, except for an unlikely alliance of people that will stop at nothing to put Dracula's reign to an end before it starts. -- Sponsors: Bombas - seriously, the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. And that's a long history. Go to http://www.bombas.com/fictional and use the code FICTIONAL to get 20% off your first order. The Great American Read starts September 11th at 8/7 Central on PBS. Check it out and vote here: https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/home/ -- Vampire folklore on Myths and Legends: https://www.mythpodcast.com/4281/50-dracula-bad-blood/ The book I mentioned: http://a.co/d/fV8l8Gd  -- Music: "Residual Anxieties" by Ketsa "Cicle Gerano" by Blue Dot Sessions "Velvet Ladder" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thule Racer" by Blue Dot Sessions  

Hilary Hulsey sits down with young readers, Haven and Olivia, to discuss some of the YA novels on the Great American Read list. Books discussed include: The Giver, The Outsiders, Harry Potter, Looking for Alaska, and more!

Topics: Chapter 22 of Fifty Shades Freed Book Club has been released in Australia and is available on Blu Ray and DVD today (August 28) The Great American Read now has a book Jennifer Trouton's art - Raising the ordinary to extraordinary First trailer - My Dinner with Harve - Coming October 20th to HBO The Idea of You Giveaway Jamie Dornan's house for sale New Suspiria Trailer - Venice Film Festival September 1 and 2. Releases in the US on Nov 2. Early releases in LA and NYC A Private War Trailer - It will also be playing at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 2, 2018. Releases in NYC and LA on November 2 and 'wide' on November 16 Crazy Rich Asians Driven on Passionflix New Trailer for Bad Times at the El Royale coming out on August 28 Guests: Vanessa @LatersbabyUK Zoya @FiftyFanGirl

Schlow Library's head of adult services Maria Burchill and district library consultant Brady Clemens discuss the Great American Read and share their thoughts on the books that made the list.

English scholars Jonathan Baker and Chris Hudson discuss books that fall under the "cult" category, from Moby Dick to Harry Potter, on the Great American Read book list. Warning: May Contain Spoilers

Panhandle PBS' Chip Chandler sits down with TGAR panel member and former Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples. They discuss the selection process for The Great American Read, teaching, and Shanna's favorite novels. Books discussed include: The Chronicles of Narnia, Cirque du Freak, Pippi Longstocking, Hansel and Gretel, The Lorax, graphic novels, Lonesome Dove and more!

Host Ross Gericke continues his discussion with staff about their favorite books from The Great American Read list provided by PBS.org The entire list can be viewed at The Great American Read page on PBS.org, and readers are encouraged to vote for their favorite.

Our first BONUS episode! Circe Le Noble, the Grants and Education Outreach Manager for WJCT joins us to discuss the PBS Great American Read. The Great American Read eight-part television series and national voting campaign are designed to get the country reading and passionately discussing books. You can vote for your favorite title on the list of 100 books through Oct. 18. You can also check out every book on the list from our library collection!  

In this episode, we talk about our current reads, the Great American Read, the Read More! 2018 reading challenge, and our choices for the categories: a book featuring an animal/animals and an award-winning book.

Matthew Socey and costume diva Tafetta V cover a lot of topics, including the film Leave No Trace, film versions of books that appear on The Great American Read and Tab Hunter.

Matthew Socey and costume diva Tafetta V cover a lot of topics, including the film Leave No Trace, film versions of books that appear on The Great American Read and Tab Hunter.

Host Ross Gericke asks Information staff members Nicholas Yeatman and Alicia Cavitt about their favorite books from The Great American Read list provided by PBS.org. The entire list can be viewed at The Great American Read page on PBS.org, and readers are encouraged to vote for their favorite.

In this fourth episode, Renee and Megha each present a handful of their favorite books, and then include the recordings and reviews we had collected last month - patrons and audience members sharing their favorite book this year. We also talk a bit about the Great American Read and next month's podcast.  We hope you enjoy it!

Executive Director of the National Book Foundation Lisa Lucas discusses the The National Book Awards, the publishing industry, and developing young readers. For some of Lisa's interviews with authors and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread Photo credit: Beowulf Sheehan

New York Times best-selling author Meg Wolitzer discusses female protagonists, the value of nuance, and being published at age 23. Her latest book is The Female Persuasion. For a video interview with Meg and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Historical fiction author Steve Berry discusses why history matters, the value of persistence, and writing what you love. His latest book is The Bishop's Pawn. For a video interview with Steve and fellow best-selling thriller writers Katherine Neville and Jeffrey Deaver (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

This week, Iona and Mary discuss the books they voted for on The Great American Read. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, YouTube, or Google Play.

A Prayer for Owen Meany (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/oS8oJV The Grapes of Wrath (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/n9La13 The Grapes of Wrath (DVD)- https://goo.gl/iKs8B3 A Game of Thrones (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/1QtmtG A Game of Thrones: Season 1 (DVD)- https://goo.gl/PQSDPJ Atlas Shrugged (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/PjMseh The Joy Luck Club (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/zn1WKS The Joy Luck Club (DVD)- https://goo.gl/M81qs3 The Outsiders (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/bZz4Pd The Outsiders (DVD)- https://goo.gl/wvJz6w Body the Lies (DVD)- https://goo.gl/RyovMJ Dune (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/1DHkpG Jodorowsky's Dune (DVD)- https://goo.gl/qiCFx4 Their Eyes Were Watching God (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/oPBqdF Pillars of the Earth (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/3cMi2V Catcher in the Rye (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/E5wN4B Harry Potter (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/GYGW98

A new PBS series highlights the power of reading through the prism of America's best-loved novels -- as chosen in a national survey.

Prolific thriller writer Jeffery Deaver shares his theories on writing, why he loves the Bard, and how he keeps readers coming back for more spine-tingling stories. His latest book is The Cutting Edge. For a video interview with Jeffery and fellow best-selling thriller writers Katherine Neville and Steve Berry (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

PBS has recently released a two-part special called The Great American Read, hosted by Meredith Vieira and filled with interviews and sound bites from well-known authors and readers on the hundred novels that America loves best. This week on the show, Annie and Chris give their takes on the list. Also, goat or beaver? Please take just a minute to fill out our short survey. PBS's list can be found here.  You can watch the special through your local PBS affiliate here.  Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content, consider supporting us on Patreon here.

Discussion of books on the list for The Great American Read, as well as books commonly remembered from childhood Summer Reading lists. Warning: May Contain Spoilers

It's time for The Great American Read. Come celebrate the power of reading through America's best loved books, all available at the library. Moby Dick (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/yVDvH7 Invisible Man (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/kYjZUA Flowers in the Attic (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/tfE9fU Flowers in the Attic (DVD)- https://goo.gl/FMRJ7r Jurassic Park (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/d6997M Jurassic Park (DVD)- https://goo.gl/cKe5Kn The Alchemist (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/7egRwu And Then There Were None (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/vYQxhM Fifty Shades of Grey (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/Jvrhor Twilight (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/XqfyQr The Handmaid's Tale (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/GKmdwi The Handmaid's Tale: Season One (DVD)- https://goo.gl/SMvchj The Martian (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/3cuqbL The Martian (DVD)- https://goo.gl/UpnVaL A Confederacy of Dunces (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/wPMbb8 The Da Vinci Code (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/ekQ4i6 Sirens of Titen (BOOK)- https://goo.gl/9uevpJ

Novelist Katherine Neville talks swashbuckling stories, speedreading, and the value of a Eurail pass. Her latest novel is The Fire. For a video interview with Katherine and fellow best-selling thriller writers Steve Berry and Jeffrey Deaver (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Kate Shaw of Cardozo Law on President Trump's speeches. Eric Priest of the Univ of Oregon and Sean Pager of Michigan State Univ question imposing tariffs on Chinese imports. Rod Gustafson of Parent Previews reviews "Solo." Dana Gluckstein highlights indigenous culture through photography. Dawn Anderson-Butcher of Ohio State Univ on training coaches to spot child abuse. Host of "World's Awaiting" Rachel Wadham on "The Great American Read."

This is a special edition of the Andrew Luck Book Club Podcast. Andrew Luck and John Green delighted hundreds of fans, May 3rd at Old National Center. Two stars from different fields come together to celebrate books. Stay tuned as Andrew takes the stage with hometown, author John Green. They share their passion for books with an insightful conversation that includes Green's latest novel "Turtles all the way down". Hear the Great American Read, Listen Up, Andrew Luck Book Club Podcast with Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck and New York Times best-selling Author John Green.

This is a special edition of the Andrew Luck Book Club Podcast. Andrew Luck and John Green delighted hundreds of fans, May 3rd at Old National Center. Two stars from different fields come together to celebrate books. Stay tuned as Andrew takes the stage with hometown, author John Green. They share their passion for books with an insightful conversation that includes Green's latest novel "Turtles all the way down". Hear the Great American Read, Listen Up, Andrew Luck Book Club Podcast with Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck and New York Times best-selling Author John Green.

Watch the full 2 hour PBS launch special here. Check out the full list of nominees. Find me on Goodreads and join the conversation.

YA writer Jason Reynolds sits down with National Book Foundation executive director and friend of the podcast, Lisa Lucas. They discuss literacy, representation, and why they love working with young people. Jason's latest books are Sunny and For Every One. For the full video of this interview and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg

With the Great American Read in full swing, on this No Limits with John Krull we discuss how libraries around the area use programs like this and others to instill a passion and lifelong love for reading. As well as what libraries are doing to keep patrons engaged. Our guests are Indy Library Director of Public Services John Telling, Carmel Librarian Christy Walker and Kokomo librarian Lisa Fipps.

WKAR's Robin Pizzo discusses the [**Great American Read**](http://wkar.org/programs/great-american-read#stream/0). WKAR/CADL [**Book Club Luncheon**](http://wkar.org/post/wkar-and-cadl-book-club-luncheon-great-american-read#stream/0) (June 9, 2018)

Our May episode includes: [**Summer Reading**](https://cadl.beanstack.org/reader365) [**Library Millage**](https://www.cadl.org/about/admin-and-funding/millage-information/) WKAR's Robin Pizzo discusses the [**Great American Read**](http://wkar.org/programs/great-american-read#stream/0) Rapper [**Secret Agent 23 Skidoo**](https://secretagent23skidoo.com/) talks about music and reading CADLcast Reply: Author [**Jen Mann**](http://opac.cadl.org/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=jen+mann+&searchscope=15) [**MSUFCU**](https://www.msufcu.org/)'s Ian Oberg shares some financial tips Check out these podcasts: [**Executive Edition**](https://audioboom.com/posts/6844794-executive-edition-episode-3) and [**Readers Roundtable**](https://audioboom.com/posts/6819706-reader-s-roundtable-podcast-episode-3) The reference to any products, service, trade name, trademark, or manufacturer, is not an endorsement by Capital Area District Libraries.

In this episode we take a break for our Reading Around the World series to talk about the new PBS special The Great American Read.  We go over the list and discuss what we like and dislike about the list, as well as our predictions on what will be named The Great American Read. Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka.  Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world. Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program.  If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at podcast@tscpl.org.

On this edition of "Two Way Street," we sit down with four smart, well read Georgians to discuss their favorite books. This conversation picks up the discussion started by " The Great American Read ," an eight-part PBS series that unpacks a diverse list of 100 books. "The Great American Read" premieres Tuesday May 22 at 8 PM on GPB. Our guests today are Oglethorpe Unvirersity Creative Writing Professor Jessica Handler , Bitter Southerner Editor in Chief Chuck Reece , Altanta International School Headmaster Kevin Glass, and On Second Thought's new host Virigina Prescott .

Journalist Becky Aikman talks deadlines, transitioning to long-form writing, and show biz. Her latest book is "Off the Cliff: How the Making of Thelma and Louise Drove Hollywood to the Edge." For Becky's video interview on "Off the Cliff..." and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Roberta Koscielski, deputy director of Peoria Public Library, is Steve Tarter's guest this week on "Tarter Source." Koscielski has worked at the library for 34 years. A University of Illinois grad, she was recently cited by the Library Journal for her work in the Peoria community. Koscielski talks about "The Great American Read," a special PBS program on the nation's favorite 100 books to be shown at the library's North Branch at 6:30 p.m. on May 22. 

Episode Forty Eight Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page.Check out the 100 books listed in The Great American Read from PBS.See the Lambda Literary Award information here.– Currently Reading/Listening –The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders – Stuart Kells (CW) The Overstory – Richard Powers (EF) Chicago Manual of Style – University of Chicago Press (CW)Alternate Side – Anna Quindlen (EF) – Just Read – Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Courage to Lead – Cecile Richards (EF) DNF’d: The Swarm – Frank Schätzing (CW) read about her time with the book on her blogBite by Bite – Geneen Roth (EF) (audio)Dream More – Dolly Parton (CW) (audio)This Messy Magnificent Life: A Field Guide – Geneen Roth (EF) Chicago Poems – Carl Sandburg (CW) – Biblio Adventures – Independent Bookstore Day – Chris went with Laura who was at Bookclub Bookstore & More with Mastering the Art of Self-Expression, workbook. Chris participated in Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon Emily saw Meg Wolitzer discuss her book The Female Persuasion at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, CTMay 4-5 – Booktopia at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, VTAriel Lawhon – I Was Anastasia: A NovelBianca Marais – Hum If You Don't Know the WordsHeather Abel – The Optimistic DecadeJonathan Miles – Anatomy of a MiraclePamela Paul – My Life With Bob: Flawed Heroine Keeps Book of Books, Plot EnsuesPeter Swanson – All the Beautiful LiesRobin Oliveira – Winter SistersStephen McCauley – My Ex-LifeChris and Emily stopped at Williams College newly opened bookstore. On the way home Chris and Emily went to Saratoga Springs, NY to visit the other Northshire BookstoreEmily went to Brooklyn and visited Books are Magic and McNally JacksonChris went to a local cemetery in Guilford to see Fitz-Greene Halleck’s gravesite. – Upcoming Jaunts –Chris is going to see an Encore Series show in NYC at the Encore Series.Coming up at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT:May 15, 2018 – Chandra Prasad with her book DamselflyMay 16, 2018 – Heather Abel with her book The Optimistic DecadeComing up at Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore:May 25, 2018 – Lisa Ko with her book The LeaversMay 26, 2018 –Mark your calendar for World Dracula Day– Upcoming Reads –Bimini Twist (Jane Bunker Mystery #4) – Linda Greenlaw (CW) release date June 26, 2018Hum If You Don’t Know the Words – Bianca Marais (CW) In the Dark (Jenny Aron #1) – Andreas Pfluger (CW)Bitter Orange – Claire Fuller (CW) release date October 9, 2018The Other Woman – Sandie Jones (CW) release date August 21, 2018Something in the Water – Catherine Stedman (CW) release date July 24, 2018 Black Chamber – S.M. Stirling (CW) release date July 3, 2018Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro – Rachel Slade (CW)Dot Journaling: A Practical Guide: How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That’ll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together – Rachel Wilkerson Miller (CW) Not That Bad: Dispatches From Rape Culture – edited by Roxane Gay (EF)The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process – Francesca Lia Block (EF)Sunburn – Laura Lippman (EF)Little Women – Louisa May Alcott (EF) – Also Mentioned –Dolly Parton’s foundation: Imagination LibraryLeaves of Grass – Walt WhitmanThe Wife – Meg WolitzerThe Interestings – Meg WolitzerModern Lovers – Emma StraubThe Vacationers – Emma StraubJesmyn WardThe Duplass BrothersDelicious MagazineEmma VisickBook Nook with Vick MickunasThe Echo Maker – Richard PowersAmerican Rust – Philipp MeyerThe Son – Philip Meyer

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast discusses breaking into the business, what makes a good New Yorker cartoon, and her illustrated guidebook to Manhattan, "Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New York." For Roz's video interview on "Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New York" and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Poet, author, blogger, and anti-gentrification activist Jeremiah Moss talks about his writing process and blog-turned-book, "Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul." For Jeremy's video interview on "Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul" and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

PBS' 10-episode series "The Great American Read" will highlight 100 novels beloved by American readers and viewers will vote on the best.  George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series will be among the contenders and George R.R. Martin will also make an appearance on the show.

This week, Jeff and Sharifah talk about big Comey sales numbers, Circe tops the NYT list, The Great American Read, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk Girls Burn Brighter by Siobha Rao Links discussed in this episode: Comey book sells more than 600K copies in first week Follow-up: How #metoo has affected sales for Alexie, Dashner, others in publishing PBS releases Top 100 for Great American Read

Welcome to Author Imprint: The Podcast. Our first episode premieres Thursday, May 3. Join host Maddie Orton as she talks to some of the biggest names in the world of books. For more literature-loving content, visit: bit.ly/2HN8990 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allartstv Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllArtsTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allartstv #AuthorImprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk Fire and Fury's continued run, more details about PBS' Great American Read, Ferrante going to The Guardian, and much more.   This episode is sponsored by Walking the Bones by Randall Silvis Happiness is a Choice You Make by John Leland The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson   Links discussed in this episode: Follow-up: Holt ships 700k copies of Fire and Fury Intel on how Michael Wolff got White House access And the TV rights have been picked up Follow-up: Voldemort fan film is live Follow-up: Margaret Atwood and George R R Martin booked for PBS’s “Great American Read” competition Elena Ferrante to become weekend columnist at the Guardian Conservative group protests Scholastic for selling books about transgender kids Deep dive: what gets a book banned from prisons

This week, Jeff and Rebecca mull PBS' upcoming The Great American Read and ponder the world's highest earning authors.   This episode is sponsored by: Casper The Dying Game by Asa Avidic   Links discussed in this episode: Follow-up: Comey has a $2m+ book deal  PBS’s Great American Read series World’s highest paid authors