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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Happy 2025! We're looking forward on this edition of Your Next Great Read by sharing some books we're excited to check out in the coming year. We also talk about some things we've been reading and Hannah gets mad at me about a book she can't believe I've never read. Get ready to fill your TBR !Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks Discussed:HannahThe One - John MarrsBefore the Coffee Gets Cold - Toshikazu Kawaguchi Three to look forward toOnyx Storm - Rebecca YarrosSunrise on the Reaping - Suzanne CollinsThe Unseen - Ania AhlbornBacklistThe Winter People - Jennifer McMahonJGutshot Straight - Lou BerneyChildren of the Neon Bamboo - B. Glynn KimmeyThree to look forward toKing of Ashes - S.A. CosbyThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham JonesJade City - Fonda LeeBacklist11/22/63 - Stephen KingConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!We're wrapping up 2024 with a conversation about our favorite reads of the year! Hannah and J talk about what they're reading and then get into their 3 favorite reads of 2024. Check out our list and then let us know your favorite books of the year.  Fave Five From Fans episodes: J | HannahConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks Discussed:HannahThe Night Circus - Erin MorgensternThe Family Game - Catherine SteadmanFave 3Episode 13 - Craig DilouieLessons in Chemistry - Bonnie GarmusHorror Movie - Paul TremblayBacklistHell House - Richard MathesonJDark Age - Pierce BrownService Model - Adrian TchaikovskyFave 3Starter Villain - John ScalziEveryone in my Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin StevensonChain Gang All-Stars - Nana Kwame Adjei BrenyahBacklistThe Running Man - Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman)Connect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!This month, we're joined by Emma Jackson to talk about what we're reading and why you might love it! We've got thrillers, romance, books on creativity, scifi, lots of YA, horror, and even a western. You're going to find a book or two to love in this fun conversation. Connect with Emma: Instagram | Threads | Twitter | TikTok Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the Show:EmmaInheritance of Scars - Crystal SeitzRoyal Blood - Aimee CarterJade City - Fonda LeeAn Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa TahirHannahThe Paradise Problem - Christina LaurenWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running - Haruki MurakamiHere One Moment - Liane MoriartyThe Girl on the Train - Paula HawkinsJThe Butcher's Masquerade - Matt DinnimannThe Cannibal Owl - Aaron GwynI Was a Teenage Slasher - Stephen Graham JonesWay Station - Clifford D. SimakConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

In celebration of our backlist fall, we're dedicating this episode to sharing our recommendations for what to read if you want to capture the energy of a popular book!    Romance If you liked The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, you may like Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff and Seven Days in June by Tia Williams If you like Emily Henry's books, you may like You Again by Kate Goldbeck and books by Mhairi McFarlane! If you like Talking at Night by Claire Daverley, you may like Shark Heart by Emily Habeck and Normal People by Sally Rooney If you liked The Royal We by Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, you may like Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman, How to Fake It in Hollywood by Ava Wilde, Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins, and Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings    Thriller/Mystery If you liked The Push by Ashley Audrain, you may like Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra, Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker, and My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Rusell  If you liked The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon, you may like Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka If you liked Yellowface by R. F. Kuang, you may like The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz If you liked The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, you may like Happiness Falls by Angie Kim   Book Club If you liked Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, you may like All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, you may like The Measure by Nikki Erlick, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, and This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub If you like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer   Fantasy If you liked The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, you may like Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow, The Paper Magician by Charlie Holmberg, and Caraval by Stephanie Garber If you like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros or A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, you may like From Blood and Ash by Jennifer Lynn Armentrout, and Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti   Lit Fic  If you liked The Wedding People by Alison Espach, you may like We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman and I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue If you liked Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, you may like The Husbands by Holly Gramazio If you liked All Fours by Miranda July, you may like We Were The Universe by Kimberly King Parsons If you liked Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, you may like Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark   Obsessions Becca: Microstitch tool Olivia: The Burnt Toast Substack by Virginia Sole-Smith   What we read this week Olivia: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall, You Know What You Did by KT Nguyen Becca: Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London   This Month's Book Club Pick - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Prose - Take your free consultation with 50% off at prose.com/bop. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER to get 10% off your first month   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

On this week's mini-episode, I'd like to challenge you to get your students set up on Canva and help them get comfortable on the platform with a simple assignment that will give you a great fall display, literary travel posters. Have you seen PBS' The Great Read posters, which are available for free download on the PBS site? I'll link them in the show notes. They're fabulous. Each poster invites the viewer into a literary world. “Join Don Quixote on an Epic Quest” is overlaid on a lovely background of receding windmills with a small warning note, “Be Wary of Hulking Giants.” “Visit Wonderland” is fixed above a drawing of Alice falling down between purple mushrooms, with the catchy tagline, “See as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” The series includes Dune, Narnia, Harry Potter, 1984, Huck Finn, Gatsby, and more. They're stellar additions to your classroom decor, for sure, but they also lend themselves beautifully as visual mentor texts for this little project. Ask students to choose a book that's been meaningful to them in the past, one with a richly imagined setting. Show them the PBS posters and ask them what components seem consistent across the posters. Ask them to consider which posters they find most appealing and why, then use similar components in designing their own, on Canva.  If you're new to Canva, I'm going to link a free step-by-step course I made for you so you can easily learn the basics that will help you and your students with a project like this.  Starting with a simple project like this one is a great way to get everyone oriented onto the platform and help students warm up to design work, at the same time that you create a fun book-focused set of posters you can use on your door, in your hallway, or around your classroom library.  OK, that's a wrap on today's quick episode. I hope you're heading over now to set up a free Canva for Education account if you don't have one yet! And no, I'm still not sponsored by them, but feel free to suggest me to any Canva Executives you know.   Check out PBS' The Great Read Poster Series: https://www.pbs.org/the-great-american-read/resources/downloads/ Take the free Canva Confidence Course: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/getCanvaconfidence  See an example poster I designed (guess what book it's from!):   Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

We celebrated the second anniversary of Your Next Great Read by recording this show in front of a live audience at Second Story Books in OKC! In addition to the second anniversary of this show, this is also the 100th episode of the Okie Bookcast!We talk about a ton of books with our guest, Magen Runyan, and also get quick reviews from a couple of special guests and recommendations from the crowd for our backlist category. Connect with Magen Runyan: Instagram | YouTube | TikTokConnect with Luke Swanson: website | Instagram | TikTokConnect with Garrett Queener: Instagram | TikTokConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramSecond Story Books in OKC: website | InstagramMentioned on the Show:MagenUnlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You To Hate - Anna BogutskayaThe Orchard - Jeffrey StepakofI am Number Four - Pittacus LoreLuke The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly JacksonGarrettThe Mist - Stephen KingHannahWe Used to Live Here - Marcus KliewerThe Handler - Garrett QueenerSix of Crows - Leigh BardugoJThe Hungry and the Haunted - Rilla AskewThe Last Murder at the End of the World - Stuart TurtonFarenheit 451 - Ray BradburyVisit okiebookcast.com for links to all of the crowd backlist recommendations!Connect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

The 2024 Ozma Spotlight for Fantasy Fiction is here! Explore the Categories, the Overlaps with other Genres, and find your Next Great Read!

Welcome back to Your Next Great Read! Hannah and J are back with tons of recommendations and reviews for curious readers like you. Remember - you can purchase any of the titles we discuss via the links below or on our Bookshop.org online store. Every book you buy helps out the Bookcast AND a local bookstore of your choosing. Win. Win. Win. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramHannahHorror Movie - Paul TremblayLessons in Chemistry - Bonnie GarmusLandline - Rainbow RowellThe Last House on Needless Street - Catriona Ward?Tress of the Emerald Sea - Brandon SandersonThe Mist - Stephen KingJYou Like It Darker - Stephen KingSwan Song - Robert McCammonBird By Bird - Anne LamottDungeon Crawler Carl - Matt DinnimannThe Peace War and Marooned in Realtime - Vernor VingeWhy Call Them Back From Heaven? - Clifford SimakConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Hannah and I are joined by Andie Schulz to talk about what we've been reading and why you might love it. We cover everything from mind-bending horror to sweeping space operas to warm fuzzy rom-coms. There may also be some conversation about elements that would go into a YNGR Drinking Game. Enjoy the conversation and let us know your thoughts on the books we discuss. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the Show:AndieApples Never Fall - Liane MoriarityThe Girl in Cabin 13 - A.J. RiversThe Long Game - Elena ArmasAll the Missing Girls - Megan MirandaHannahA Psalm for the Wild-Built - Becky ChambersAsk For Andrea - Noelle IhliEpisode Thirteen - Craig DilouieMonster - Walter Dean MyersJThis New Dark - Chase DearingerAfter World - Debbie UrbanskiEyes of the Void - Adrian TchaikovskyHouse of Leaves - Mark Z. DanielewskiConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

The Extraordinary Anna Parke by Melanie Murphy is a great read in womens literature with magical realism! This is a great read with just a touch of magic. Like a womens literature, this book strongly develops the emotional tension and relationships women's literature is known for.  Melanie Murphy when she isn't writing, she has her nose in a good book, cheering her two boys at their little league gams, and her toes in the sand. She lives in a great community called Massapequa Park,  in Long Island.  When she isn't teaching, she can be found teaching English, reading a good book, cheering on her boys at a little league game, or relaxing in the sand at the local beach (in the summers of course).  If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so here https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Anna-Parke-Melanie-Murphy/dp/B0CCCKKF5Y If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

New unpopular opinions from Reddit! Enjoy the episode about our recent favs! Keep the conversation going on our Instagram @accordingtwo. Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/according-two-merch Follow us on Instagram: According Two: @accordingtwo Megan Stitz: @megan_marie32 Ciera Stitz: @ciera_jo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/according-two/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/according-two/support

Looking for great books? We've got you covered! Our guest is Bookstagrammer Grace Filer who runs the "If Books Could Thrill" book club in OKC. Connect with Grace: Instagram | If Books Could Thrill IGConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramRecommendations in this episode:GraceI Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death - Maggie O'Farrell The Swimmers - Julie OtsukaMonstrilio - Gerardo Sámano Córdova  The Midnight Club - Christopher PikeHannahA Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. MaasNestlings - Nat CassidyThe September House - Carissa OrlandoHoles - Louis SacharJDay of the Triffids - John WyndhamStarter Villain - John ScalziChain Gang All-Stars - Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahRingworld - Larry NivenConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

It's the December 2023 edition of Your Next Great Read! This is a special one as Hannah and I are actually recording in the same room for the first time. We don't have a guest for this episode, but we do talk about our favorite three books of 2023 in addition to our usual conversation. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramRecommendations:HannahA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasIron Flame - Rebecca YarrosOne Day in December - Josie SilverLove and Other Words - Christina LaurenHannah's 2023 Top 3:Black Sheep - Rachel HarrisonLocal Woman Missing - Mary KubicaFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosJWorth Dying For - Lee ChildHorrorstor - Grady HendrixThe Lost Cause - Cory DoctorowDogs of War - Adrian TchaikovskyJ's 2023 Top 3:Piranesi - Susanna ClarkeShutter - Ramona EmersonThe Long and Faraway Gone - Lou BerneyConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Welcome to Your Next Great Read! We're taking an international spin this month with our special guest, Lydia Filiou, who oversees the Translated Fiction Book Club in Oklahoma City. Translated Fiction meets once a month at a local bookshop in town to discuss a work translated into English. You can find out more about the club, including upcoming books for discussion on their Instagram: @translatedokc.Lydia FiliouBattle Royale - Koushun TakamiOranges Are Not the Only Fruit - Jeanette WintersonThe Hunger Games - Suzanne CollinsNotes of a Crocodile - Qiu Miaojin HannahThe Only One Left - Riley SagerEveryone Here is Lying - Shari LapenaFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir - Matthew PerryThe Vegetarian - Han KangJThe Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder - David GrannThe Balloon Hunter - Hugh Howey and Elinor TaylorRed Sneaker Writers series - William BernhardtThe Remembrance of Earth's Past Trilogy - Liu CixinOther books mentionedElena Knows - Claudia PinieroDeath and the Penguin - Andrey KurkovDrive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead - Olga TokarczukSilo series - Hugh HoweySand series - Hugh HoweyA Stranger in the House - Shari LapenaThe Couple Next Door - Shari LapenaHurricane Season - Fernanda MelchorSeasons of Migration to the North - Tayeb SalihConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Back for its 11th year, Books We Love curates NPR staff and critics' favorite books of the year. You can discover your next great read or find the perfect gift for a literary loved one using our interactive guide. With more than 380 books to choose from, you can filter your search with various tags, including "Book Club Ideas," "Seriously Great Writing," and "Staff Picks." In today's episode, Andrew Limbong speaks with All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro about some of the beloved books compiled in Books We Love 2023.

How do two of America's leading nonfiction writers turn some of the biggest issues affecting us into juicy narratives that change hearts and minds — and maybe even policies? Patrick Radden Keefe on how he rendered the opioid crisis as a dramatic tale of money, power, and human suffering in his book Empire of Pain, and Elizabeth Kolbert on how she illuminates what we are losing as global temperatures rise, as in her most recent book, Under a White Sky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a deluxe edition of Your Next Great Read!Our guest is S.A.Barnes (Stacey Kade), author of Dead Silence - one of J and Hannah's favorite reads of the last couple of years. In addition to our dozen recommendations, we talk about including the COVID-19 pandemic in fiction and the progression of fan fiction authors in publishing. We also talk about another dozen or so books in the process of our recommendations. Best of luck to your TBR pile!Connect with SA (Stacey): website | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramRecommendations:StaceyThe Death of Us - Lori Rader-DayWhalefall - Daniel KrausBlack Sheep - Rachel HarrisonTangled Planet - Kate BlairFamous Last Words - Katie AlenderHannahThe Minds of Billy Milligan - Daniel KeyesHolly - Steven KingThe Love Hypothesis - Ali HazelwoodPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Rick RiordanJFractal Noise - Christopher PaoliniDark Ride - Lou BerneyThe Android's Dream - John ScalziThe Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - C.S. LewisAll of the extra booksDead Silence - S.A. BarnesGhost Station - S.A. BarnesThe Black Hour - Lori RaderDayTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars - Christopher PaoliniParadise-1 - David WellingtonFlowers for Algernon - David KeyesThe Long and Faraway Gone - Lou BerneyRedshirts - John ScalziMr. Mercedes - Steven KingThe Return - Rachel HarrisonChildren of Time - Adrian TchaikovskyThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins ReidConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Join Jonny on this Halloween show to talk with new author Matthew Pippin about his debut novel, Nine Strangers.  A bit of mystery, a touch of trauma and a heap of who done it!  This is a GREAT READ!!

Welcome to the September edition of Your Next Great Read from the Okie Bookcast!Our guest, Bookstagrammer Mellisa Coast, is back for a second round of recommendations and reviews. Connect with Melissa: Instagram | LinktreeConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramMelissaThe Spaceship Next Door - Gene DoucetteDemon Copperhead - Barbara KingsolverThe Bodyguard - Katherine CenterThe Name of the Wind - Patrick RothfussHannahThe Night Parade - Ronald MalfiLove and Other Words - Christina LaurenGhost Summer: Stories - Tananarive DueThe Shining - Stephen KingJFinal Girls - Riley SagerAmerican Ending - Mary Kay ZuravleffThe Long and Faraway Gone - Lou BerneyLife of Pi - Yann MartelConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Former White House stenographer Mike McCormick returns with more from the infamous Hunter Biden laptop files. What role did he play in connecting his father to Ukrainian firm Burisma? Why did he seemingly ditch his Secret Service detail while visiting family? And what is the Biden family's connection to a vicious Honduran cartel? Check out this episode of The Adult in the Room to hear all the details. ***** TOP STORIES West Coast, Messed Coast™ – How's That Police Defunding Working Out, Seattle? Asians Targeted by Gang With Tasers Book Review: 'Tucker' – A Great Read for a Long Weekend On the Same Day California Democrats Named August 'Trans History Month,' They Passed a Bill to Make Parents History No, Portland, More Money Won't Fix Your City, But Less Money Just Might West Coast, Messed Coast™ The Lawless Chickens Come Home to Roost Edition Relax Commuters, a Study Says Crackheads Smoking Drugs in Buses and Trains Aren't a Health Hazard. We Have Questions. Democrats Claim J6 Was as Bad as 9/11. Oh, Really? Did Sodom and Gomorrah Have a Stripper's Union? Portland's Asking... The Mayor of Antifastan, Portland's Ted Wheeler, Will Not Run for Re-election West Coast, Messed Coast™ — Bonfire of the Environies Edition ***** MORE INFO VictoriaTaft.com Victoria Taft @ PJ Media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoria-taft/support

It's the birthday episode of Your Next Great Read!Hannah and I talk about books we've discovered through the show and have our usual conversations about what we're reading and why you might love it.We also have a speed round segment of favorite books our listeners read in high school. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramHannahBoom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis - Sam AndersonUncle Paul - Celia FremlenIn My Dreams I Hold a Knife - Ashley WinsteadYou Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva RoseThe Great Gatsby - F. Scott FitzgeraldJThe Long Walk - Stephen KingAll the Sinners Bleed - S.A. CosbyRemarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van PeltThe Ferryman - Justin CroninLes Miserables - Victor HugoConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Eve read so much during the weeks since our last episode, she gave herself a repetitive reading injury. But it was worth it! In this episode she shares thoughts about books with mesmerizing voice, memorable characters, sweeping scope, and poetic brilliance. Meanwhile, Julie--who has managed thus far to avoid reading-related injury--talks about a critically acclaimed novel set in Berlin around the time of the fall of the wall, and a buzzy satire of the publishing industry. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a special episode of YNGR! Hannah is traveling so I've got a special guest co-host joining me, my friend and sister-in-law, Kami Weems. Kami and I are joined by author and podcaster, Chad Lehrmann. Chad has written a variety of horror and paranormal novels as well as nonfiction work about education and history. Connect with Chad: Instagram | TikTok | Author PageChadChasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer by Sheriff David ReichertIn the Garden of Beasts by Erik LarsonThe Eradic By S. GoodyShattering the Perfect Teacher Myth by Aaron HoganKamiAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanThe Pilot's Daughter by Audrey J. ColeThe Simple Wild by K.A. TuckerThe Outsiders by S.E. HintonJDrowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 by T.J. NewmanThe Bomber Mafia by Malcom GladwellKindred by Octavia ButlerThe Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. CareyConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

This month, Hannah and I are joined by author and editor Rebecca Inch-Partridge. Rebecca is an author, an editor, and an avid science fiction fan who grew up imagining a more inclusive world for women writers. Today, she is shaping that reality with the publication of her first YA science fantasy novel, Escaping the Dashia, from Black Rose Writing.Connect with Rebecca: website | Facebook | InstagramConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramRebeccaWar Mage, Book 2 of the Spellmonger series by Terry MancourThe Case for Mars - Robert ZubrinTrainee - Margaret McGaffey Fisk Terrier: The Legend of Beka Cooper #1 - Tamora PierceHannahThe Boy From the Woods - Harlen CobenFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosThe Husband's Secret - Liane MoriartyHalf Resurrection Blues - Daniel Jose OlderJ61 Hours - Lee ChildAll the Pretty Horses - Cormac McCarthy Check out Aaron Gwyn's obituary of McCarthyA Boy and His Dog at the End of the World - C.A. FletcherMort - Terry Pratchett Discworld novels by themes or charactersConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

We're back! No guest for this month's YNGR, so Hannah and I are taking a look at some books we're excited to read this summer. HannahThe Roanoke Girls - Amy EngelConfessions - Kanae Minato, Stephen SnyderPerks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen ChobskyFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosThe Husband's Secret - Liane MoriartyYou Shouldn't Have Come Here - Jeneva RoseJA Boy and His Dog at the End of the World - C.A. FletcherDogs of War - Adrian TchakovskyTell Me an Ending - Jo HarkinWayward - Chuck WendigThe Ferryman - Justin CroninChildren of Memory - Adrian TchaikovskyConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

The NAACP sends out a travel warning suggesting people of color are not welcome in Florida.  And in Nebraska, a politician chants and cries over a bill protecting minors.  Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NAACP sends out a travel warning suggesting people of color are not welcome in Florida.  And in Nebraska, a politician chants and cries over a bill protecting minors.  Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J and Hannah are joined by Aubrey Stanley, a Bookstagrammer who is part of The Bookish BFFs. Connect with Aubrey: BookishBFFs Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Bookcast conversation with Hannah about The Ashford House.AubreyThe Man Who Died Twice - Richard OsmanThe Thursday Murder Club - Richard OsmanNever Lie - Freda McFaddenDon't You Cry - Mary KubicaHannahWhen All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann KrentzFrankenstein - Mary ShelleyThe Echo Wife - Sarah GaileyMurder On the Orient Express - Agatha ChristieJ The Ashford House - Hannah Joy HerronSand - Hugh HoweyThe Nickel Boys - Colson WhiteheadWatchmen - Alan Moore and Dave GibbonsConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Hannah and J are joined by OKC Bookstagrammer, Melissa Coast (AKA stickynote_bookrecs on Instagram). The conversation ranges from haunted houses to classic sci-fi to some surprise romance entries. As always, something for everyone. We also have a special announcement from Hannah about her new book - The Ashford House - coming April 18!Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks discussed on the show:MelissaI, Robot - Isaac AsimovThe Vanishing Half - Brit BennettWhat Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel - Sean FitzgibbonGregor the Overlander - Suzanne CollinsHannahCrazy Rich Asians - Kevin KwanHome Before Dark - Riley SagerAnatomy: A Love Story - Dana SchwartzAnd Then There Were None - Agatha ChristieJI Am All Crying Inside: and Other Stories - Clifford D. SimakHow to Sell a Haunted House - Grady HendrixHyperion - Dan SimmonsPatriot Games - Tom ClancyConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Our guest for this month's YNGR is Mel Odom. Mel is the author of over 200 novels and is a professor in the Professional Writing department at the University of Oklahoma. He's also a Bookcast alum, appearing on Chapter 4 of the show way back in 2021.Listen to chapter 4 of the Bookcast. Be sure to stay through the end of the conversation for a big announcement!Connect with Mel: website | FacebookConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks Discussed on the Show:MelThe Girl From Everywhere - Heidi HeiligSleep No More - Jane Ann KrentzThe Never Game - Jeffery DeaverThe Gray Man - Mark GreaneyHannahDead Silence - S.A. BarnesBook Lovers - Emily HenryLocal Woman Missing - Mary KubicaShutter Island - Dennis LaHaneJThe Book of Accidents - Chuck WendigThe Handmaid's Tale - Margaret AtwoodShutter - Ramona EmersonThe Children of Men - P. D. JamesConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to the author of THE WOMAN WITH THE CURE, Lynn Cullen, about Dr Dorothy Horstmann the pioneer of the polio vaccine who gave up everything and changed the world. Lynn Cullen grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is the bestselling author of The Sisters of Summit Avenue, Twain's End, and Mrs. Poe, which was named an NPR 2013 Great Read and an Indie Next List selection. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, their dog, and two unscrupulous cats. Her latest book is The Woman with the Cure. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The book of Saddlebrook did what it was suppose to do. Bring people together! It started out as a low budget interesting Romance Novel to go down in history and gain more readers over time. The projected 10-15 people it would bring this book from start to finish from creation, editing to final printed publishing is what would complete getting the book out there to the public. However, thankful to social media over 100 people have now gotten involved in helping get this book out there for everyone to read. Bringing together a worldwide multi-cultural diverse community surrounded by animal, country and farm lovers all over. Hopes to this book will bring an awareness to dedication, commitment and to maintain our farmer's rights. Below are links to articles published regarding supporting information on this Saddlebrook publication. It looks as if this will be the first book into a new series. Saddlebrook – Love Story Of Two High-Level Athletes Struggling To Balance Their Passion For Sport With Their Relationship Saddlebrook Initiates Sponsorship For The University of Connecticut's Dressage Equestrian Team 6 Steps To Gaining Equestrian Riding Confidence Back After A Tough Fall By Sofya Krasikova Entrepreneur & Author, Kasdyn Click, Makes His Latest Novel Available For Preorder Author of “Saddlebrook” talks inspiration, real-life events and past relationships NY Weekly Equestrian Expert Lilly Ankeney-Fox of Ankeney Equine Training Recommends Saddlebrook for a Great Read https://wikitia.com/wiki/Kasdyn_Click https://www.tiktok.com/@saddlebrookfanpage https://www.instagram.com/saddlebrooknovel/

Welcome to the January edition of Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I are joined by Oklahoma author Jamie (J. L.) Hyde to talk about the books we're loving and why you might love them too! Plenty of thrillers and true-crime this month, with other great books thrown in as well. Connect with Jamie: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTokPurchase Jamie's books: jlhyde.com/booksConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks discussed on the show:JamieThe Turn of the Key - Ruth WareLessons in Chemistry - Bonnie GarmusAll Good People Here - Ashley FlowersMurder In Greenwich: Who Killed Martha Moxley? - Mark FuhrmanHannahThe Pale Blue Eye - Louis BayardFairy Tale - Stephen KingMurder at Archly Manor - Sarah RosettThe Stranger Beside Me - Ann RuleJSurrender: 40 Songs, One Story - BonoAll Systems Red - Martha WellsGone Tomorrow - Lee ChildIn Cold Blood - Truman CapoteConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

This week Dan does a deep dive into the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)! In this episode, Dan talks about TSP key facts, 6 funds in the TSP, historical fund averages, example scenarios, and pros and cons of the TSP. 00:00 Intro and Agenda 01:21 Key Facts 10:18 6 TSP Funds 13:37 Historical Fund Averages 18:50 Compound Interest Example 23:25 TSP Pros 26:01 TSP Cons 32:39 Outro ------Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Link tsp.gov ----------------

This week Dan explains all about the new series Military F.I.R.E - Financial Independence Retire Early! In this episode, Dan talks about how you could benefit from following the Military F.I.R.E series. You will get the tools you need to plan for financial independence and early retirement while serving in the military. 00:00 - 01:08 Intro 01:09 - 03:42 Median household retirement income 03:43 - 04:26 Series Agenda 04:27 - 05:08 Today's Agenda 05:09 - 06:54 Military F.I.R.E - What is it? Why is it important? 06:5 - 09:50 Levels of F.I.R.E 09:51 - 12:05 Common assets that makeup military F.I.R.E 12:06 - 18:28 America by the numbers and how you compare 18:29 - 23:12 Key questions to ask yourself 23:13 - 23:33 Everything I"ll be going over 23:34 - 24:47 Outro ----------------

It's the year-end edition of Your Next Great Read. No guest this month so Hannah and I took a few minutes to talk about our favorite and least favorite reads from this year as well as our regular conversation about what we're reading and why you might enjoy it too. Remember - you can purchase all the books mentioned on the show through the links below or by visiting the Next Great Read store on Bookshop.org.Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramHannahBest of the Year:  Project Hail Mary - Andy WeirLeave No Trace - Mindy MejiaThe Power - Naomi AldermanVerity - Coleen HooverInto the Water - Paula HawkinsJBest of the Year: Dead Silence - S.A. BarnesBlowback - James Patterson and Brendan DuBoisThe Invention of Sound - Chuck PalahniukWe Could Be Heroes - Mike ChenTime and Again - Clifford D. SimakOther books mentionedThe Martian - Andy WeirResurrection Day - Brendan DuBoisEverything You Want Me to Be - Mindy MejiaFight Club - Chuck PalahniukThe Girl on the Train - Paula HawkinsCity - Clifford D. SimakWay Station - Clifford D. SimakConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

ABC News political director Rick Klein and NBC senior congressional reporter Scott Wong discuss the latest moves in the lame-duck Congress to avert a rail strike. And, this weekend, one of the NFL's most controversial players will step back onto the field. The Ringer's Lindsay Jones reminds us of the sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and what to expect. Then, Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's "Book of the Day" podcast, talks about NPR's Books We Love site, which has more than 400 suggestions for great reads from the staff at NPR.

It's a family affair on Your Next Great Read! Co-hosts J Hall and Hannah Joy Herron are joined by special guest, Susan Hall (J's Mom and Hannah's Grammie). We're talking about what we're reading, why we love it, and why you might love it, too.We've got something for everyone in this conversation - children's books, comics, thrillers, historical fiction, and more. Remember - you can purchase all the books mentioned on the show through the links below or by visiting the Next Great Read store on Bookshop.org.Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramSusanHer Hidden Genius - Marie BenedictThe Boys from Biloxi - John GrishamHorse - Geraldine BrooksGiraffes Can't Dance - Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-ReesHannahThe Missing - C L TaylorWhat Alice Forgot - Laine MoriartyDark Places - Gillian FlynnHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - J. K. RowlingJHeat 2 - Michael Mann and Meg GardinerPrize for the Fire - Rilla AskewGlamorella's Daughter - Bennett and MartinEncyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective - Donald J. SobolConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Find your next favorite book with co-hosts J Hall and Hannah Joy Herron and special guest, Devin Green. We're talking about what we're reading, why we love it, and why you might love it, too. We've got something for everyone in this conversation - sharks to pop stars to space opera to happiness to the end of the world. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramThis month's books:DevinThere Are No Ordinary People - Jeff LucasJaws - Peter BenchleyI'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdyBack to Amy - Charles MoriartyHannahPet Sematary - Stephen KingFool Me Once - Harlen CobenSee What I Have Done - Sarah SchmidtThe Happiness Advantage - Shawn AchorJ Wanderers - Chuck WendigShards of Earth - Adrian TchaikovskyA Prayer for the Crown-Shy - Becky ChambersBoom Town - Sam AndersonConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Mt. SAC History Professor, Professional Learning Academy Coordinator, and One Book, One Campus Coordinator Rita Page talks with our host Sun Ezzell about this year's One Book One Campus winner “Illegally Yours: A Memoir” by Rafael Agustin, Mt. SAC alumni and writer on the hit TV show Jane the Virgin. Called “an alternatingly hilarious and touching exploration of belonging and identity, Illegally Yours revolves around one very simple question: What does it mean to be American?”  We hope you'll join us for this year's One Book, One Campus Great Read!  Resources: Get the book: https://illegallyyoursbook.com/ NPR Feature -“Jane the Virgin' writer recounts growing up undocumented in ‘Illegally Yours'” The Mission of the OBOC Program The goal of Mt. SAC's OBOC program is to unite students, faculty, and staff around a shared reading experience designed to promote discussion and understanding of issues in our campus community and beyond.  The program incorporates curriculum and campus-wide activities that build unity and contribute toward the achievement of the College's mission.  nd the Winner Is... Every year members of the Mt. SAC community vote on a book to read together as part of the OBOC program. The winner of the 2022 - 2023 OBOC election is Illegally Yours: A Memoir by Rafael Agustin. Brief Summary of Illegally Yours About the Memoir: Illegally Yours: A Memoir is a heartwarming, comical look at how this struggling Ecuadorian immigrant family bonded together to navigate Rafa's school life, his parents' work lives, and their shared secret life as undocumented Americans, determined to make the best of their always turbulent and sometimes dangerous American existence. From using the Ricky Martin/Jennifer Lopez “Latin Explosion” to his social advantage in the ‘90s to how his parents—doctors in their home country of Ecuador—were reduced to working menial jobs in the US, the family's secret became their struggle, and their struggle became their hustle. An alternatingly hilarious and touching exploration of belonging and identity, Illegally Yours revolves around one very simple question: What does it mean to be American? About the Author: Rafael Agustin is a Mt. SAC alumnus, and a writer on the award-winning The CW show, Jane the Virgin. He is a Sundance Fellow for his TV family comedy, Illegal, based on his life as a formerly undocumented American. Rafael currently serves as Executive Director of the Latino Film Institute (LFI), where he oversees the Youth Cinema Project, their statewide project-based learning educational film program, and the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF). In 2018, the LA Weekly named Rafael one of the fifty most essential people in Los Angeles. Also in 2018, the United Nations invited Rafael to speak at their 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Please join us for One Book, One Campus 2022-23 Great Read meetings 3:00 – 4:30pm: Sept. 21 - pages 1- 94 Oct. 19 - pages 95-188 Nov. 16 - pages 189-284 For questions regarding One Book, One Campus 2022-23, contact OBOC Coordinator Rita Page at: rpage3@mtsac.edu Run Time: 13 min, 35 sec To find the full transcript for this episode, click  HERE

Find your next favorite book with co-hosts J Hall and Hannah Joy Herron and special guest, Scott McMurry. We're talking about what we're reading, why we love it, and why you might love it, too.  This episode we range from month-old titles to a book from 1895. There's something for every reader. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramThis month's books:ScottLeadership - Henry KissingerBrothers of Earth - by C.J. CherryhWyrms - Orson Scott CardAmbergris: City of Saints and Madmen; Shriek: An Afterword; Finch - Jeff Vandermeer The Yellow Sign and Other Stories - Robert W. ChambersHannahSlow Fire Burning - Paula HawkinsFor the Wolf - Hannah WhittenThe Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth WareThe Haunting of Hill House - Shirley JacksonJThe Island - Adrian McKintyCalling for a Blanket Dance - Oscar HokeahHidden Pictures - Jason RekulakThe Strain - Guillermo del Toro and Chuck HoganMusic by JuliusHConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Since the Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read, we're trying something new to introduce readers to even more books.Your Next Great Read is a conversation between co-hosts J Hall and Hannah Herron about the books they are reading and ones they love. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramThis Month's Books:HannahIntensity - Dean KoontzProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirA Head Full of Ghosts - Paul TremblayThe Long Walk - Stephen KingJDead Astronauts - Jeff VandermeerWhere the Crawdads Sing - Delia OwensTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle ZevinReady Player One - Ernst KlineThe Road - Cormac McCarthyConnect with J: website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

The Commstock Report: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022.  To get the full report, please sign up using the link below:   https://commstock.com/membership-account/membership-levels/

Coach Code Podcast with Jon Harp   You can't read the same book twice. You may read the same book multiple times, but each time you do, you bring a different perspective to the text. You might notice things that you missed the first time around, or you might interpret the events in a different way. Additionally, your own life experiences will color how you see the story. Just as you change and grow as a person, your perspective on a story can also evolve over time. Reading is an interactive process, and no two readers will have exactly the same experience. So even though you may not be able to literally read the same book twice, reading it multiple times can still provide new insights and understanding. Join us for this week's episode of the Coach Code Podcast with Jon Harp as we talk about books, life, business, and whatever else we dive into.

Every bibliophile needs a good read (or even better, a great one), and have I got a great one for you!  I take a few minutes to gush about one story I can't get out of my head and heart, The Gold in These Hills, and the wonderful world of books otherwise known as GoodReads. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. A Gush about a Good (more like GREAT) Read & GoodReads I'm not going to go too much into The Gold in These Hills. That's the book I gushed about, and you can read my review of it HERE for my double coppers on that sucker. But GoodReads deserves a little bit of gushing, too.  Because after years of underestimating the genius of it, I am a huge, raving fan.  Yes, there are drawbacks. Can you say clunky interface?  But with a few tips, you can get past that. So, without further ado, here are ... SEVEN reasons or ways to use GoodReads. Keep track of all those great books you hear about but can't start reading today. Janey Sue mentions this great book by Kate Angelo. In the car on the way home (if you're a phone person) or once you get home, you can add Driving Force to your "Want to Read" and forget about it--until you need a book. Then you go to that "shelf," scroll through the covers, and voila!  You see it, choose it, and buy it. FREE books.  GoodReads always has tons of giveaways. I go through periodically and enter the ones I want. Oh, and do authors a favor!  Share that giveaway!  We appreciate that. "Update Progress."  For the longest time that made no sense.  Why would I want to stop reading to share an update on my reading progress?  Well, there are quite a few reasons!  For example: I can comment on the things I really love or dislike on those comments, which gives me a mini-summary of my reading experience.  I can cobble all of those together at the end and voila!  A book review! If I have to put the book down for any reason, I can tell by my comments what was going on again and I don't have to start over. It helps authors!  No, really.  Every comment you make gets put into your "feed."  Anyone following you sees those updates and may discover they want to read the book (or not!!!), too! Learn about other books.  Seriously, I can't tell you how many books I've learned about just because someone added them to their shelves. Reviews.  Want to know if a book is your jam?  Some GoodReads reviews even have spoilers if you're really not sure how much vampireness you can stand from Dracula or if maybe you should just go read Anne of Green Gables like any other sane person (just joking!!!) Bonus points for helping authors! You can post like you can on Facebook. Ask for recommendations. Share a quote image (use HTML. HERE is where you can copy the code you need). Thank an author (seriously, I need to do this!).  Whatever.  If you'd post about it (book) FB, it can go here, too! Groups.  Yep, like Facebook (see, it's really Facebook for readers and readers only--no politics!  Sorta... some books...), there are GoodReads groups! We even have a Christian Fiction group on GR that we're trying to kick off the ground.  Check that out HERE. I mentioned maybe making an infographic with these things, remember? Well, I found one online, and while it's not exactly the same, since I don't have all my tips and tricks here, I'm going to just leave this LINK and then make another post later if/when I ever get mine made.  :D Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

When we recorded this episode, I hadn't read all of Beneath a Star-Lit Sky yet, but um... yeah. I have now, and guys!  If my gush that I could do about this book isn't enough to get you to go grab it on Kindle Unlimited, buy a paperback, or download it to your Kindle, then maybe this episode is just what you need #BecauseYes! JL Crosswhite came on to talk about Romantic Suspense back in Episode 71, and you can listen to that that HERE. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. It's Time for a Great Read and a Vicarious Camping Trip or Not In this episode, we chatted about the area the book takes place, the long process it takes for her books to germinate, how she puts all kinds of personal tidbits in her books, and more.  As for me, I went and read the book.  Look, this isn't the most amazing review, but it's exactly how I felt the moment I finished: Some might accuse me of giving this book five stars because I know the area it takes place in--know it well and love it. Others might accuse me of giving this book five stars because I'm a sucker for bookworms and the military. Both could be partially true. Who knows? But I say that I give it five stars for the moment that I called the twist and it kicked off an avalange of events that even got me off on a wrong trail, suspecting someone not worthy of my suspicion. Way. To. Go. Love the characters, already admitted to loving the setting, and the story has all tension you could hope for. Misunderstandings are realistic and handled well. Where's the next? I'm not sure I can wait. Just sayin'. That PDF she promised?  You'll find it on the In the Shadow page HERE. Beneath a Star-Lit Sky by JL Crosswhite Small town girl looking to mend her broken heart… …Small town boy needing to repair his reputation. Who knew those simple goals could unearth life-threatening danger? Holcomb Springs has a wild past, and the wilderness outside its borders hides a treacherous present. Teacher Ella Sommer is ready to forget about her broken engagement and escape running into her ex. An overnight hiking trip in the local wilderness offers what she needs to clear her head, breathe out under the stars, and prove that she is more than just a bookworm. Former Army Ranger Reese Vega left Holcomb Springs with a bad boy rep, but has returned wiser, longing for a fresh start. Helping his brother's hiking tour business offers him an opportunity to get into the great outdoors and let his past evaporate into the mountain air. But can he repair the relationship with his family? When Reese and Ella are thrown together on the trail, what starts as a simple trek ends up filled with danger when they stumble across something they weren't supposed to see. Can they put aside their history and use their wits to get out of this situation? Or will it be too late? You'll love Beneath a Star-Lit Sky, a Christian romantic suspense, because while the wilderness can't be tamed, the human heart can. Order yours today. You can find out more about Jennifer and her books on her WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Happy holidays from the "For the Love of Books Podcast" and Bettie's Pages. We hope your holidays may be filled with joy and peace. Bettie's Pages is a retro-inspired new and used indie bookstore that is more than just a shop. It's a cozy gathering place where you get to have fun, be authentic, and find friends in the heart of Lowell. And it all started with the crazy idea of one person, Nicole, who hated her job and didn't expect support from friends and family. "They were supposed to say, go find another job," said Bettie's Pages owner Nicole Lintemuth. But they didn't and the result is a welcoming space for everyone whether you're looking for a book, a unique gift, or respite from the hustle and bustle. The store opened right before the pandemic in 2020. In March of 2020, Nicole shipped out 250 book boxes. She's up to 400 book boxes now. She's been offering the book matching service ever since. "I am not going to get rid of this," Nicole said. "I have too much fun doing the book boxes." Also, if you prefer audiobooks, then Libro FM is the perfect indie alternative to audible. Any plans for 2022? Nicole has you covered. Join the "Cozy Mystery Book Club" in January with "Hope Never Dies." "I hope people will continue to support places that kept us sane," Nicole said. To join click below. Bettie's Pages    

Hey Y'all,   Do you know, like TRULY KNOW what your values are? Your values define who you are or who you want to become. But, we rarely put time and effort into defining what they are.  They're like a vision statement for your life. I'm currently reading “Think Like a Monk” by Jay Shetty It's a GREAT READ so far. This book got me thinking about my values, who I am, and who I'm aiming to be. When you have a map it's easier to get somewhere you've never been.     Join me in my Free Wellness Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/457476612169152/ Follow me on IG: Instagram.com/the_wellness_homegirl  

Mike and Jared sit down with Dr. Jim DuCanto to answer your questions.  Get questions or requests for future guests in now!   RSIPodcast@FOAMfrat.com 1) How did rapid sequence induction start? 2) What would you do if you weren't in medicine? 3) What is the difference between the Hi-D and DuCanto suction catheters? 4) What do you think EMS will look like in 3 years? Link to paper Dr. DuCanto referenced in Question 1 - Great Read  

In part one of this episode Che'lyn is having a conversation with her close sister-friends as they unpack the complexities of a 33 year friendship through the highs and lows of life. Please email Che'lyn about your unique Sister-Friendship at InteriorMotivespodcast@ gmail.com and check out the book Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman! A GREAT READ! Please do not forget to get to the polls and VOTE with a sense of urgency, support Breast Cancer Awareness and please rate, review and subscribe. Be well and be blessed Beautiful People..