Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff zentner

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 71:34

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special treat: a recording of our live show from The Bookshelf's March Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie, Hunter, and Ashley are joined by extra-special author guest Jeff Zentner, our Reader Retreat featured author, to do a snake draft of all things Southern: from literature to manners to food. Enjoy! To purchase Jeff Zentner's debut adult fiction book, stop by the store or visit our website: Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

December 30, 2024: Understanding Nashville through literature

NashVillager

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 12:31

Two novels released this year — Those Beyond the Wall by Vanderbilt scholar Micaiah Johnson, and Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner — are works of fiction. But they both showcase ties to real Nashville events: the People's Plaza and the Covenant School shooting. WPLN spoke with the authors to learn more about the thinking behind the works. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Cynthia Abrams Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Nina Cardona, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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290. Music Industry Tips for Book Marketing with Ari Rosenschein

Writing & Editing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 24:48 Transcription Available

Send us a textAuthor and musician Ari Rosenschein is back to talk about the parallels between publishing and the music industry, and gives unique tips on how you can market your book!▬Check out Ari's website:https://arirosenschein.com/Follow Ari on Instagram:https://arirosenschein.com/Grab a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:https://amzn.to/3U2XytyAbout Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:It's the late '90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack's father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he's more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue.As their friendship intensifies, Matthias's behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack's confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend.Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we're going.About Ari:Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning."Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

Next Reads: "Me And Earl And The Dying Girl"

Stork Storytime Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 17:42

Zoe, the Assistant Youth and Teen Librarian, is reading for Kayla this month. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews September 22-28 is Banned Books week. Celebrate the freedom to read and open access to information this month! Learn more about Banned Books week here: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ Read Alikes: All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

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The Reader's Heart | Jeff Zentner

The Readerâ€™s Heart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 46:05

In this conversation, Jeff Zentner chats with Jennifer about his reader's heart and his writing process. They discuss the power of literature written for young people to shape hearts and help readers navigate the world. They also explore the themes of found family and redefining masculinity in Zentner's books. They delve into Jennifer favorite Jeff Zentner book: Rayne and Delilah's Midnight Matinee, and the importance of depicting relationships with mental illness in young adult literature. They also discuss Zentner's new book, Sunrise Nights,'a verse novel co-authored with Brittany Cavallaro, and Zentner's upcoming adult novel set in a puppet studio in 1970s New York City. Show notes, including a chance to win 2 signed copies of Jeff's books mentioned in this episode from Bookelicious, can be found here. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 03:02 The Power of Literature for Young People 08:26 Exploring Found Family and Redefining Masculinity 11:26 Depicting Relationships with Mental Illness in Young Adult Literature 40:46 Upcoming Adult Novel: A Journey into a Puppet Studio

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Episode 109 : The Best Books of 2024, so far...

Reeding Between The Lines

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 46:17

Nicole and Sara share their 5-star reads of 2024, so far! Sara's Books mentioned:1. Sourdough, Robin Sloan, September 5, 2017 by MCD Farrar, Straus and Giroux2. The Miracles of the Namiya General Store, Keigo Higashino, September 24, 2019 by Yen On3. Sea of Tranquility, Emily St. John Mandel, May 5, 2022, by Knopf, Goodreads Choice Award for Science Fiction (2022)4. Nettle & Bone - T. Kingfisher, April 26, 2022, by Tor Books5. The Deep Sky - Yume Kitasei, July 18, 2023, by Flatiron BooksNicole's Books mentioned:1. Chenneville by Paulette Jiles published September 2023 by WilliamMorrow2. Search by Michelle Hunevan published April 2022 by PenguinPress3. Ruthless Vows/Divine Rivals by Rachel Ross published April 2023 byWednesday Books4. Colton Gentry's 3rd Act by Jeff Zentner published April 2024 by GrandCentral Publishing5. Drowning by T.J. Newman, published in May 2023 by Avid ReaderPress/Simon & SchusterFollow us at @reedingbetweenthelinespodSupport the Show.

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Episode 107: Summer reading Recommendations

Reeding Between The Lines

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 45:14

Nicole and Sara dive into their current Summer reads! Follow us at @reedingbetweenthelinespod on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTwwca940URfX9iyZ6yOpQ https://sisterschoice.typepad.com/sisters_choice_quilts/ Books Mentioned: Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier, published April 9, 2024 by Clarion Books. The Last Murder at the End of the World By Stuart Turton, May 21, 2024 by Sourcebooks Landmark. Atalanta Jennifer Saint May 9, 2023 by Flatiron Books. Sylvia's Second Act by Hillary Yablon, published in March, 2024 by Pamela Dorman Books. Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner, published by Grand Central Publishing in April 2024. Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy, published by David R. Godine in May 2024.

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270. Working with a Small Press with Ari Rosenschein

Writing & Editing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 23:38 Transcription Available

Send us a Text Message.Author and musician Ari Rosenschein discusses the pros, cons, and fun facts about working with a small press that can help your writing journey.▬Visit Ari's website:https://arirosenschein.com/Find Ari on Instagram:https://arirosenschein.com/Get a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:https://amzn.to/3U2XytyAbout "Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph"It's the late '90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack's father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he's more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue.As their friendship intensifies, Matthias's behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack's confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend.Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we're going.About Ari:Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning."Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

Paperback Readers Episode 94

Paperback Readers

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024

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Meet Jeff Zentner | Author of 'Colton Gentry's Third Act'

The Fresh Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 35:05

We're chatting with Jeff Zentner, author of COLTON GENTRY'S THIRD ACT. Join this lively conversation about his work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King, Goodbye Days, and Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee. He has won the William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and the Westchester Fiction Award. He's a two-time Southern Book Prize finalist, been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and UKLA, and was a finalist for the Indies Choice Award. He was selected as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and an Indies Introduce pick. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. Before becoming a writer, he was a musician who recorded with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, and Debbie Harry. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He came to writing through music, starting his creative life as a guitarist and eventually becoming a songwriter. He's released five albums and appeared on recordings with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Thurston Moore, Debbie Harry, Mark Lanegan, and Lydia Lunch, among others. He became interested in writing for young adults after volunteering at the Tennessee Teen Rock Camp and Southern Girls Rock Camp. As a kid, his parents would take him to the library and drop him off, where he would read until closing time. He worked at various bookstores through high school and college. He speaks fluent Portuguese, having lived in the Amazon region of Brazil for two years.

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April 30, 2024: Sales tax primer

NashVillager

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 13:38

As Nashville considers raising the local sales tax rate to pay for transit, we look at what determines how much you have to pay. Plus the local news for April 30, 2024 and a conversation with author Jeff Zentner. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: Miriam Kramer Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

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What Jeff Zentner Brings to the Romance World

MomAdvice Book Gang

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 51:35

Jeff Zentner discusses the inspiration for his emotional adult debut romance novel Colton Gentry's Third Act, which celebrates food, music, and second chances.Celebrated young adult novelist Jeff Zentner returns to our space to discuss his transition from writing young adult books to his surprising new release—a romance debut for adults called Colton Gentry's Third Act. We discuss the critical differences between writing for adults and young adults, the romantic book that inspired Jeff's plot, and the feedback Emily Henry provided to shape his romance scenes. Jeff also talks about the emotional impact of his writing on Gen-Z readers and the connection he has found through his school tours across the country. Be sure to stick around to the end to get Jeff's second chance love story recommendations! To accompany today's show, I have a Second Chance Romance Novels book list to celebrate 19 beautiful new beginnings and second chances.Meet Jeff ZentnerJeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Books The Serpent King and In the Wild Light, as well as Goodbye Days, Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee, and his forthcoming debut for the adult market, Colton Gentry's Third Act and a YA novel in verse, Sunrise Nights, coauthored with Brittany Cavallaro.Among other honors, he has won the ALA's William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award twice, the Muriel Becker Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and been longlisted twice for the Carnegie Medal.He's a two-time Southern Book Prize finalist; and was a finalist for the Indies Choice Award. He was selected as a Publishers Weekly Flying Start and an Indies Introduce pick. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. Before becoming a writer, he was a musician who recorded with Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, and Debbie Harry. He lives in Nashville. Colton Gentry's Third Act is his adult debut romance.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon helps this show remain independent and on air for $5 a month. You will gain access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Download Today's TranscriptJoin the 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Book19 Second Chance Romance Books for Summer (NEW BOOK LIST)Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff ZentnerIn the Wild Light by Jeff ZentnerThe Serpent King by Jeff ZentnerThe Kennedy Ryan Phenomenon: Inclusive Narratives with HeartKitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainBlood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle HamiltonSweetbitter by Stephanie DanlerSerpent King tattooNormal People by Sally RooneyHappy Place by Emily HenryNormal PeopleOne Day by David NichollsThe Idea of You by Robinne LeeBefore Sunrise TrilogySunrise Nights by Jeff Zentner and Brittany CavallaroHello Girls by Emily Henry and Brittany CavallaroThe Best Jeff Zentner BooksConnect With Us:Connect with Jeff Zentner on his Website or InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

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Episode 471 || New Release Rundown: April 2024

Sarah's Book Shelves Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 53:39

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the April releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 471” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: Clear by Carys Davies Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (releases 4/30) Granite Harbor by Peter Nichols (releases 4/30) Olivia's books: The Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr (releases 4/9) The Night War by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (releases 4/9) Erin's books: Table for Two by Amor Towles Begin Again by Helly Acton Honey by Victor Lodato (releases 4/16) Thank you to this week's sponsor, the 103rd Annual Rose Show and Festival here in Thomasville, Georgia. Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show & Festival is sponsored by the City of Thomasville and has been a southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Enjoy rose and flower shows, live music, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade and fantastic shopping and dining in Downtown Thomasville. This year's 103rd annual event is April 26-27. Plan your visit at thomasvillega.com. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading The Hunter by Tana French. Olivia is reading The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. Erin is listening to Worry by Alexandra Tanner. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

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Jeff Zentner #271

Drinks with Tony

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 58:13

Jeff Zentner is the author of Colton Gentry's Third Act: A Novel. Jeff started as a musician, then hung it up to work with organizations helping teenagers. That's when he […]

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Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 49:37

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Catherine is fully embracing spring with some lighter, fun reading. Sarah is joining the fun with lighter reads as she preps for the Summer Reading Guide. Among weddings, homecomings, and books set in Washington State, Catherine is bringing 5 out of 6 familiar authors. With some atypical stories, Sarah has some with historical fiction elements and a nonfiction book. Sarah's choices feature 2 debuts and 3 returning authors. Hopefully going for a tamer wildcard pick will work out for Sarah this season. Sarah has read and liked 2 of her chosen books, and has also started one of Catherine's picks! And don't forget to catch their top #1 picks for the spring season! Spring 2024 Book Preview [3:52] April Sarah's Picks The Wives by Simone Gorrindo (April 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:54] The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza (April 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [11:10] Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zenter (April 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[19:51] Catherine's Picks Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman (April 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:54] Honey by Victor Lodato (April 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:08] Real Americans by Rachel Khong (April 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:45] Other Books Mentioned The Wanderers by Meg Howrey [7:16] You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith [8:10] Maid by Stephanie Land [8:13] Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad [8:17] Know My Name by Chanel Miller [8:20] Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance [8:22] Educated by Tara Westover [8:24] Other People's Houses by Abbi Waxman [10:37] We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza [13:53] Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza [14:01] Edgar and Lucy by Victor Lodato [17:17] All This Could Be Yours by Jami Attenberg [19:14] The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner [20:16] Normal People by Sally Rooney [22:36] Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong [24:55] May Sarah's Picks The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (May 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[29:20] The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:13] Allow Me to Introduce Myself by Onyi Nwabineli (May 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] Catherine's Picks The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (May 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[33:00] The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[39:12] Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (May 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:31] Other Books Mentioned Outlander by Diana Gabaldon [32:03] The Holdout by Graham Moore [36:22] The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin [36:59] The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore [37:39] The Guncle by Steven Rowley [39:36] The Editor by Steven Rowley [41:45] Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [42:12] The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton [46:28] Other Books Mentioned Say Hello to My Little Friend by Jennine Capó Crucet [3:39] About Catherine Gilmore Blog | Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Booksover 10 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Getting stuff done

Friendlier

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 27:38

We chat about how good we are at getting things done, which tasks are easy for us to start and finish, and whether anything helps us check things off our lists.Life latelySarah (along with all of Bloomington) is prepping for April 8's solar eclipse.Abby got a puppy, Edie.Reading latelySarah highly recommends the YA novel, In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner (especially the audio version).Abby has been slowly making her way through the first three books of the Her Royal Spyness series by Rhys Bowen.Eating latelyAbby hacked a grocery store cookie cake for Pepper's birthday.Sarah tried out this Pad Thai recipe.If you'd like to join in the conversation, please leave us a comment on our show notes, email us at friendlierpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @friendlierpodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 466 || February Reading Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 51:39 Very Popular

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in February. You get 10% off your books when you order your February Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's three favorite books she read that month. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 466” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's February Reading Recap Bundle - $68 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe All books mentioned in this episode: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Good Material by Dolly Alderton Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez (releases 3/5) The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Real Americans by Rachel Khong (releases 4/30) Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner (releases 4/30) Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading to Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter and follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

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Episode 459 || Favorite Unsung Books of 2023

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 40:11 Very Popular

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie shines the spotlight on her favorite unsung books of 2023. While these books may not all be five-star reads, they deserve more airtime than they got last year. Did these books fly under your radar, too? Do you want to go to our next Reader Retreat, happening on March 22-24? Now is a great time to follow The Bookshelf on Instagram here so you can access tickets when they're released to the public on Tuesday, January 16. We hope to see you and your reading buddies there! Learn more about Reader Retreat here and follow us on Instagram here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 459” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode) or or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: My Husband by Maud Ventura The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring The Three of Us by Ore Agbaje-Williams This Is Salvaged by Vauhini Vara Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman Hestia Strikes a Match by Christine Grillo If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Colton Gentry's Third Act by Jeff Zentner. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

(Episode 314): The Finish Line of Resilience: Mike Magluilo on His Debut Novel

Storycomic Presents: Interviews with Amazing Storytellers and Artists

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 33:00

#StorycomicPresents #BarneySmithInterviews #VermontAuthors #MikeMagluilo #AReasonToRun #RunningAndWriting #ComingOfAgeNovel #1980sNostalgia #VermontLiterature #OvercomingAdversity #FamilyDynamics #SportsFiction #RootstockPublishing #VTWriters #VermontBookScene Welcome to Episode 314 of Storycomic Presents, where we bring you compelling conversations with incredible storytellers and artists. I'm your host, Barney Smith, and today we have a special treat for you. We're joined by the nationally acclaimed and award-winning author, Mike Magluilo, who will be discussing his riveting novel, 'A Reason to Run.' Set in the 1980s suburban landscape of Chicago, 'A Reason to Run' is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of Sam Bagliarello, a teenager who turns to competitive running as a form of physical and emotional recovery after a life-altering accident. This novel is a must-read for fans of sports fiction and coming-of-age stories, drawing comparisons to works by Jeff Zentner, John Green, and Matthew Quick. In today's interview, Mike delves into the themes of the book, including the challenges of family dynamics, the spirit of resilience, and the transformative power of running. He also shares insights into his writing process and what inspired him to tell this particular story. For more information about Mike Magluilo and his work, visit his website at https://mikemagluilo.com. You can also find 'A Reason to Run' on his publisher's site at https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/rootstock-books/a-reason-to-run-a-novel. Don't miss this captivating conversation that explores the complexities of growing up, the healing power of sports, and the enduring human spirit. Tune in now! The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast? Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview? It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/

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Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 12, 2023

Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 24:32

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Nicole Fowles. This week we talk to Jim Bibler a High School art teacher at Delaware City Schools. We speak with him about the House Games at Delaware City Schools, Delaware Arts Festival, and the High school Arts Show at the Main Branch. Recommendations include Lessons from Second City, Yes And by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton and Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner. 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 May 12, 2023

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Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 14, 2023

Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 20:40

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers Labadie. This week our guest is Rachel Raush, the teen librarian at the Orange Branch. This week we discuss opportunities for teen volunteers at the library, as well as the switch from the Overdrive app to Libby for most of our ebook services. Recommendations include The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix and Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/

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Shelf Help Episode #28

Shelf Help

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 18:17

Books for High Schoolers Who Seem to Have Become NonreadersThe owners wanted more information for this one, such as what are this young man's interests. That led into a broader conversation about broad categories, rather than specific books that can help get teens reading again. For Sam, these include narrative nonfiction in the sociology, history, and travel sections. Allie recommended dystopian fiction. Kari chose books that have protagonists who are the same age as the reluctant reader. And, Emma recommended series. All referenced Shelf Help's previous reading slump episode. Specific books to ponder include: the Saga Series, Endurance by Alfred Lansing, Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Serpent King by Jeff Zentner, and We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach.Shelf Help is a podcast where booksellers help you answer one of life's trickier - and we'd argue extremely important - questions: what should you read next? If you've got a reading dilemma, you can email us a question or voice memo at shelfhelpuv@gmail.com. We're here to help your shelves. Shelf Help is a collaboration between the Book Jam, a nonprofit designed to inspire readers; CATV Upper Valley media community (NOW LOCATED AT JAM, Junction Arts & Media); three Upper Valley bookstores: Yankee Bookshop in Woodstock, VT; the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, VT; and Still North Books & Bar in Hanover, NH.

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Act Cool, Downstairs Girl, Into the Wild Light, For a Muse of Fire

UnShushed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 33:44

Act Cool by Tobly McSmith @toblymccsmith Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee @staceyleeauthor In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner @jeffzentner For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Heilig @heidiheilig

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 309

The Big Boo Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 59:37 Very Popular

Over the years Melanie and I have had a lot of conversations about college football, but I don't think she has ever been as fired up about her Aggies as she is this week. That is to say: our friend is a smidge angry. We process some of that anger before we move into Side Eyes and I See Yous, and then we do a little catch-up on the non-football things that have happened this past week. You may pick up on the fact that non-football life has been a much more consistent source of joy. We also do a quick summary of what we've been reading / watching / listening to, we marvel at so many things related to Taylor Swift, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites. Hope y'all enjoy! - Join Us on Patreon - Our Amazon Shop Show Notes: - Jimbo Fisher's sweatshirt from South Carolina game - Will Rogers escorts woman up the stadium ramp - Ole Miss' red jerseys - TCU's offensive coordinator - Mike Gundy dancing - Cade Klubnik - Jayden Daniels - The Battery - In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner (our Patreon November book club selection) - November 9 by Colleen Hoover - Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center - Somebody Feed Phil season 6 (A DELIGHT) - From Scratch on Netflix - Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris on Amazon Prime - Elvis on HBOMax - Rosaline on Hulu - Taylor Swift's Midnights album - Taylor Swift TikTok - Rembrandt Deeply White toothpaste - Laura Gellar Kohl eyeliner pencil - OSEA Advanced Protection moisturizer (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first purchase) - Lip Sip silicone straw - GAP flannel big shirt Sponsors: - Munk Pack (use code BIGBOO for 20% off your purchase) - Rothy's (use this link for $20 off your first purchase) - Pair Eyewear (use this link for 15% off your first purchase) - Osea (use code BIGBOO for 10% off your first order)

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Season 2, Episode 18: Crushing hearts in the YA space - Jeff Zentner, In the Wild Light

What Were You Thinking?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 47:53

Ask anyone who has ever read a book by Jeff Zentner and they will tell you how the book broke them, or made their lives better, or put them on a different course. It's not just young adults who connect with his novels. Adults (myself included) really respond to his stories as well. In every book, Jeff says he ensures his characters have someone to love and someone who loves them. That is the core of every human being and it's why his books are such compelling reads. Learn more about Jeff on his website. Learn more about the host, Dana Goldstein.

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School Days Are Here Again

Book Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 61:02

This week, Shannon, Brooke, and Kristeen revisit books set in schools. Titles mentioned include: Kody Keplinger, That's Not What Happened Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, The Girls Are All So Nice Here Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt, Does My Body Offend You Diana Urban, All Your Twisted Secrets Leia Stone and Julie Hall, Shadow Angel (Shadow Angel #1) Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, The Agathas (The Agathas #1) Sarah Novic, True Biz Alexandrea Weis, River of Ashes (St. Benedict #1) Jeff Zentner, In the Wild Light Books we would have mentioned if we hadn't run out of time: Ruth Ware, The Lying Game Micah Nemerever, These Violent Delights Eva Darrows, Dead Little Mean Girl You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

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#62 Jeff Zentner

Rewrite Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 41:26

In episode #62 of Rewrite Radio, Jeff Zentner tells how he invited his characters to live inside his head for months in order to let them tell their own stories. He encourages listeners to write who fascinates them and that the story threads will follow. Theme music is Modern Attempt by TrackTribe and June 11 by Andrew Starr.

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Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 7:27

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://forthenovellovers.wordpress.com/2017/09/02/goodbye-days-by-jeff-zentner/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Stories That Shelter Us

Talkin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 72:35

In this episode, host Mari Talkin is joined by award-winning Young Adult novelist Jeff Zentner, who discusses his latest NYT Notable Book, In The Wild Light.

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S2E39 Bookend Homeschoolers Podcast Finale

Bookend Homeschoolers

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 39:18

We enjoyed every episode of Bookend Homeschoolers. Sharing with you, discussing subjects, and tackling topics that we face as homeschoolers, from the Near and Far Bookend views has been a delight. In our podcast finale, we bring you some special thoughts to end our show. 1:40 Homeschooling Moment of the Week: Rachel (Sam's improvement with therapy and excitement for reading) 2:57 HSMotW: Mindy (Paul Louis and the mug warmer resurrection) 5:39 Best part of being a Near Bookend: Rachel 7:30 Best part of being a Far Bookend: Mindy 9:40 Our Adoption Stories 9:55 What I wish every Near Bookend Knew: Rachel 11:07 What I wish every Far Bookend Knew: Mindy 13:05 My favorite parts of doing the podcast: Rachel 14:47 My favorite parts of doing the podcast: Mindy 16:00 Which episodes I wish everyone would listen to: Rachel 16:58 All guest episodes :) 16:34 S1E2 Choose Your Method(s) 17:47 S2E22 Homeschooling in the Kitchen 18:50 Which episodes I wish everyone would listen to: Mindy 18:54 every single episode :) 19:14 S2E3 Cultivating Inclusive Friendships 19:47 S2E36 with Adam Brooks Bullying, Building Confident Kids, and Bridging the Communication Gap 20:36 S2E37 C'mon, Audiobooks Don't Count as Reading, Right? 21:25 S1E21 Evaluating Our Curriculum for Diversity with Kaytee Cobb 21:30 S2E2 Keeping (or Getting) a Sense of Humor with Betsy Jenkins 22:26 S2E5 Embracing Our Kids for Who They Are 23:51 S2E14 Being the Bad Guy Listen to all of the episodes 25:18 Memorable Moments: Rachel 28:00 Memorable Moments: Mindy 28:30 S2E34 Hanging Our Hat on How Our Kids Turn Out HSMotW 29:13 Bonus Episode Our Adoption Stories 29:34 Including YA in Our Homeschooling with Jeff Zentner 32:50 What I haven't gotten to say: Rachel 33:17 What I haven't gotten to say: Mindy Bookend Homeschoolers on IG Mindy at gratefulforgrace on IG Rachel at colemountainhomeschool on IG

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S2E37 C'mon, Audiobooks Don't Count as Reading, Right?

Bookend Homeschoolers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 34:20

Readers around the world debate this topic and homeschoolers are no exception! For our last regular episode for the podcast, we talk audiobooks verses print and ebooks. Where do you fall in the discussion? Hear us out (see what we did there?)! 2:10 Homeschooling Moment of the Week: Rachel (puppy food teaching) 4:26 HSMotW: Mindy (Esther and Drawing 1 in dual enrollment) 6:22 Topic Talk: Print vs Audiobooks! 7:10 Benefits of audiobooks 12:56 Andrew Pudewa's talk: Nurturing Competent Communicators 13:45 Research to support audiobooks 20:56 Recognize our issues in accepting this 25:32 S1E9 Read Alouds: What, Why, and How? (to check out the audiobook apps) 26:41 Make It Personal: Near Bookends (choose an audiobook for the fam and one for you) 28:48 Make It Personal: Far Bookends (if you still aren't convinced, read the research) 30:14 YA helps reluctant readers S2E31 YA Reading with Jeff Zentner 30:30 Audiobook narration speed chat Bookend Homeschoolers on IG Mindy at gratefulforgrace on IG Rachel at colemountainhomeschool on IG Some of the research for you to peruse: National Literacy Trust Tech & Learning Reading Trust TIME Heath Research Book Riot

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Season 4, Episode 33: The Quickie Book + Reading Seasons

Currently Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 53:58 Very Popular

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: a reading milestone and a new type of book “the quickie” Current Reads: a new book from a favorite author, a childhood love turned into a book, and more! Deep Dive: the seasons of life that we go through as readers Book Presses: a love story and a police procedural As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down! New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*  . . . . 1:36 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:45 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 3:42 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 3:46 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 3:50 - @Meredith.reads on Instagram 6:37 - The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson 10:19 - Current Reads 10:30 - Rayne and Delilah's Midnight Matinee by Jeff Zentner (Mindy) 10:38 - The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner 10:39 - In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner 13:28 - The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell (Meredith) 15:13 - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 15:14 - The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell 15:15 - The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell 15:38 - Novel Memphis 19:26 - True Biz by Sara Novic (Mindy) 23:41 - Laundry Love: Finding Love in a Common Chore by Patrick Richardson (Meredith) 27:33 - Motorcycles and Sweetgrass by Drew Hayden Taylor (Mindy) 30:05 - The Husbands by Chandler Baker (Meredith) 32:14 - The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin 34:34 - Deep Dive: Seasons of Reading 41:45 - Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris 47:09 - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 47:20 - Season 2: Episode 19 47:26 - The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali (Mindy) 49:09 - The Wrong Mother by Sophie Hannah (Meredith) (amazon link) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

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S2E31 Adding YA to Our Homeschooling with Guest Jeff Zentner

Bookend Homeschoolers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 40:24

*Please note that many products linked 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!* We are super excited to share this episode with Jeff Zentner with you! Jeff is a YA author with four books in his catalog and two of them best sellers! Those same two made it on to Mindy's Top 21 of 2021 (she read 189 books, so that's a big deal to her). Jeff shares what YA brings to the table that other books often don't. You may be surprised at what you hear and some of it may challenge you. We'd love for you to hear why including YA novels in our homeschooling plans can have long term benefits. 1:00 Jeff Zentner: best selling author of YA novels In the Wild Light and The Serpent King 1:15 Currently Reading Podcast 1:50 Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee 2:00 Homeschooling Moment of the Week: Rachel (puppy birthing needs hay) 3:00 James Herriot Treasury Collection for Children 3:05 PBS Masterpiece on James Herriot 3:34 HSMotW: Mindy (Jubilee pre-writing skills and “writing” stories) 4:20 HMotQ: Jeff (snuggles and reading at home after being away) 5:20 Topic Talk: Including YA in our homeschooling plans 7:25 Writing about living in the South 10:20 How Jeff describes YA to us 11:39 Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Jones 14:00 What does YA have to offer in our homeschooling? 14:13 YA is great for drawing in reluctant readers 15:00 Teens can see themselves reflected in YA books 15:14 YA books are hopeful 17:00 Can YA be for families who are more conservative in their kids' reading selections? 18:28 Julie Berry 18:38 The Lovely War by Julie Berry 18:44 Caroline George 18:50 Caroline George books 19:00 Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee Clean YA books (post by Book Series Recaps) 21:31 The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder is book #1) 21:33 The Selection Series (The Selection is book #1) 21:45 YA can be a gateway to conversations 22:23 YA helps us remember how things actually felt during our teen years 23:55 How Jeff incorporates reading in his family life 25:33 Gary Schmidt books 25:36 Gary Paulsen books 25:40 Jason Reynolds books 25:55 Does Jeff think about topics he wants to address in his books? 27:00 How Jeff feels about and treats teens 29:30 Which of Jeff's characters is most like him? 29:44 Why Jeff doesn't write himself on the page 30:44 Benefits of Easter Eggs in novels 32:06 How Jeff is involved with the narrators for his audiobooks 33:06 Angela's question for Jeff 33:27 Kelly Loy Gilbert 33:29 Jessie Ann Foley 33:45 Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert 33:51 Sorry for your Loss by Jessie Ann Foley 34:07 Make It Personal: Near Bookends (start reading YA) 35:02 MIP: Far Bookends (read a YA with your kid) 33:57 Bookend Homeschoolers Reading Guides: Summer, Japan, Fat Bear 33: 45 Jeff's novels: In the Wild Light, The Serpent King, Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Adventure, and Goodbye Days Clean YA books and tween books (List created by Book Series Recaps) 36: 47 View from the (Far) Bookend: show value to each season of our kids' lives, including late teenhood (If you have read The Serpent King, we have a fun bonus at the end of the show) Bookend Homeschoolers on IG Mindy at gratefulforgrace on IG Rachel at colemountainhomeschool on IG Jeff Zentner on IG, on Twitter, and his FB author page

RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s In the Wild Light Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 8:43

For this episode, I discuss how Cash and Delaney’s out-migration helps us think about how place shapes the way we see and understand ourselves as well as how others see and understand us.

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RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s In the Wild Light Episode 4

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 4:04

During this episode, I outline a possible assignment that uses embodied knowledge and a chosen passage from In the Wild Light to inform students’ writing. Students visit places in the community they love, take pictures, create Wordles, and ultimately write place-connected pieces that they then invite the community to view.

RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s In the Wild Light Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 5:31

In this episode, I provide a brief summary of IN THE WILD LIGHT by Jeff Zentner and read from the first pages of the book.

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RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s In the Wild Light Episode 3

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 6:26

In this episode, I detail my reaction to Zentner’s text as a rural out-migrant and hillbilly reader. I discuss how IN THE WILD LIGHT raises questions about the experiences of rural out-migrants as well as the hero narrative attributed to rural folks who choose to leave their hometowns to pursue higher education.

RRYAL: Author Talk – Jeff Zentner

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 27:32

In this episode, Jeff and I talk about everything from genetic memory of place to why he became a writer and his advice for aspiring writers out there. Here are the time codes: 01:44 His background and connections to rural people and places 03:58 Genetic memory and place 07:24 Why he became a writer andContinue reading "RRYAL: Author Talk – Jeff Zentner"

Episode 61 - In The Wild Light & Jeff Zentner

The Hope Prose Podcast

Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 48:41

In today's episode of Hope Prose, the amazing Jeff Zentner, award-winning and critically acclaimed author of IN THE WILD LIGHT, and special guest Sarina White, join Rebekah in studio to talk about all things IN THE WILD LIGHT and writing. Listen in for a heartfelt discussion about poetry, writing well-rounded characters, why misfit friendships make several appearances within his work, and how he handles pressure as a multi-award-winning and nominated author. PLUS! Hear his best advice for authors when dealing with criticism and enabling the five senses to create an atmospheric setting for your reader to escape into. Due to character limitations, please find a full version of our show notes and links on our website at: https://www.tarakross.com/podcast-1 ~ Jeff's book IN THE WILD LIGHT, as well as all his others, can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or online from the Hope Prose Podcast bookshop.org store (benefiting indie bookstores) at: https://bookshop.org/a/56741/9781524720247

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RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s The Serpent King Episode 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 6:11

I talk about some ideas for teaching The Serpent King in secondary English language arts classrooms.

RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s The Serpent King: Episode 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 7:00

I was so fortunate to get this book in my ALAN box. If you are an ELA teacher, librarian, or otherwise YA advocate, you need to know about ALAN aka Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of NCTE. Here’s a link to their website for more details about their annual conference and other helpful stuff. InContinue reading "RRYAL: Jeff Zentner’s The Serpent King: Episode 1"

Season 4, Episode 23: Front and Backlist Beauties + Factors That Affect Our Star Ratings

Currently Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 51:04

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mindy and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: traveling through the mail and anew book light Current Reads: some backlist books and some new releases, some of which really surprised us! Deep Dive: factors that make us add and remove stars Book Presses: redemptive drama and a true-to-life-novel As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down! New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*  . . . . :28 - Currently Reading Patreon :59 - All Systems Red (Murderbot #1) by Martha Wells 2:00 - Bookish Moment of the Week 4:04 - Mindy's Instagram @gratefulforgrace 5:35 - The Lamborghini of Book Lights 5:47 - Current Reads 6:22 - Dear Bob and Sue by Matt and Karen Smith (Mindy) 8:28 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 9:32 - CeCeRios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivera (Kaytee) 9:40 - Currently Reading on Mighty Networks 10:59 - Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston 11:51 - The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody 12:46 - Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea (Mindy) 16:12 - We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez 16:51 - American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins 18:01 - Lost and Found by Kathryn Schulz (Kaytee) 18:05 - Fabled Bookshop 18:30 - Furious Hours by Casey Cep 21:26 - In The Wild Night by Jeff Zentner 21:37 - The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner (Mindy) 24:48 - Hell of a Book by Jason Mott (Kaytee) 29:31 - Deep Dive: The Things that Affect our Star Ratings 29:37 - @Katie.lovesbooks on Instagram 30:02 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 33:43 - Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe 34:26 - Frankie and Bug by Gayle Foreman 34:51 - These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant 36:06 - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr 38:33 - Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam 40:35 - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby 40:49 - Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson 42:07 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle 45:37 - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 45:42 - Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha (Mindy) 46:22 - Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke 47:35 - We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter (Kaytee) 47:42 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Episode 1 w/Georgia Hunter 49:18 - Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan 49:21 - The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 49:46 - Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

Episode 176: Dear Mr. Henshaw

The SSR Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 56:32

It's Week 2 of Manuary 2022 and Alli and her guest turn their attention to Beverly Cleary's Newbery Medal-winning novel, Dear Mr. Henshaw. Their discussion covers everything from Beverly Cleary's legacy and the way the book offers an unfiltered look at divorce from a child's perspective to writing advice and class. Guest Jeff Zentner also shares how he's been influenced by Dear Mr. Henshaw and Beverly Cleary. Jeff Zentner is the award-winning, critically-acclaimed author of The Serpent King, In the Wild Light, Goodbye Days, and Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee. Follow him on Instagram (@jeffzentner) and Twitter (@jeffzentner).

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YA Books for Adults

Beyond the Desk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 40:30

Join librarians Sarah and Katie for a conversation about Firekeeper's Daughter, as well as other great YA books you'll love—no matter what your age happens to be. Titles and authors discussed in this episode include: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak; Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley; Time Will Tell by Barry Lyga; In the Wild Light and The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner; The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater; Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; Angie Thomas; Long Way Down, Ghost and Miles Morales: Spider-man by Jason Reynolds; and Tiffany D. Jackson. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

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The Serpent King (Book Club #9)

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 44:18

We're ready to talk about class, parental abuse and friendship as we travel to rural Tennessee for The Serpent King. Guided by thoughtful emails from listeners Tea, Books and Chocolate, Emily and Victoria, we discuss the deeply upsetting lives of Dill and Travis, as well as their rich, entitled friend Lydia (boo, hiss). We joke because obviously Lydia has a role to play in this narrative about escaping from small towns, bad parents and looking ahead to the future. Are there tears? Yes (Possibly on air) Is it relatable? Absolutely. Basically this book is all the feels, so much so that we're not at all bothered by the overly happy ending.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Ronny Chieng: International Student

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 30:06

We found a lot to laugh about in this show about 30-something actors playing first year university students in Melbourne. Whether or not that's part of the joke, there's plenty of relatable comedy in this accessible sitcom from Australia's ABC (it's also available on CBC Gem in Canada and the Comedy Central app in the US). We have lengthy discussions about how the show does and doesn't address racism, and see a little too much of ourselves in the Post-Grad Student character. What did we do to you, Ronny Chieng?!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about book club, Jeff Zentner's The Serpent King? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

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Y: The Last Man

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 52:26

We're dipping back into comics! This time we're hitting some New Adult content with Y: The Last Man, which is Joe's Gateway back into comics as an adult. Both of us have read all of these before, though we don't remember a great deal (we certainly didn't remember how frequently Vaughan trots out the R slur).This one's tough because the premise is killer (literally) and the comics are a speedy, easy read, but the politics - from the reliance on hypnotized, angry women; the cavalier treatment of trans and lesbian character and the weird war-mongering of Israel - have not aged well.The TV show definitely updates and modernizes this, particular the characters of Elliot Fletcher's Sam and Amber Tamblyn's Kimberly, though Brenna takes issue with the uncertain use of Nora (Marin Ireland) and Yorrick (Ben Schnetzer)'s stupidity. All in all, we have a good conversation despite Brenna's microphone going on the fritz multiple times!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about book club, Jeff Zentner's The Serpent King? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

Trickster Drift (Book Club #8)

Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 36:18

Brenna and Joe are back in Trickster territory as the Canadian Indigenous lit sequel moves sober protagonist Jared to Vancouver and introduces a bevy of new family members, but keeps villainous ex-step father David around for conflict. Up for discussion: our fears for Jared, who refuses to let anyone in, the queer/Chosen family the book spends so much time with; the harrowing pedal-to-the-metal last fifty pages of the book and our predictions for where the story goes in the final book. Also: stick around for one of the show's funniest gags post-credits!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod::Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about the next book club, Jeff Zentner's The Serpent King? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

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IN THE WILD LIGHT by Jeff Zentner, read by Michael Crouch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 6:36

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss Jeff Zentner's story of two teens making their way in the world. Michael Crouch's Southern accent depicts the East Tennessee origins of Crash Pruitt and stresses the gentleness and sensitivity at the core of his character. He also portrays the headstrong certainty of his brilliant friend Delaney Doyle, whom Cash met in a support group for children whose parents struggle with drug addiction. Crouch shows his gift for adding richness to spot-on, emotion-filled dialogue, powerful shared moments, and Cash's lyrical view of the world. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Listening Library. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for Behind the Mic comes from Naxos AudioBooks. Rupert Degas, Earphones Award Winner, reads Saki, The Complete Stories. Satirical, sly, and sophisticated--listen closely, and you'll hear why everyone from P.G. Wodehouse to Monty Python owes a huge debt of gratitude to this Edwardian comic genius. Find out more at naxosaudiobooks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5.15 Poetry: the Hows and Whys with Jeff Zentner

Lit Service

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 35:29

Jeff Zentner joins the Lit Service cast to chat about poetry, how it can be used in a novel, and how authors who are interested in learning to write poetry (or more poetic prose!) can get started. Jeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King, Goodbye Days, Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee, and In the Wild Light which released on August 10th (with four starred reviews!). For more about Jeff and his books, visit his website. If you'd like to read the chapter we critique and read our written notes, it can be found here. Please consider supporting this podcast! You can find out how (along with the benefits to supporting us, like early access to episodes, video versions of the podcast, extra episodes, and a chance to get critiques from cast members) by visiting our Patreon.

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Inside Changing Mediums

Inside Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 61:05

In season three, episode five of Gotham Writers' Inside Writing, host Josh Sippie conducts a panel discussion with writers Jeff Zentner and Kara Lee Corthron. They discuss how to write between different mediums, how to find the one that's best for you, and what success really means no matter the medium. Links mentioned during the show: Save The Cat: https://savethecat.com On Writing: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing Writing Down The Bones: https://nataliegoldberg.com/books/writing-down-the-bones/ Blank Check podcast: https://soundcloud.com/griffin-and-david-present How Did This Get Made podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/how-did-this-get-made/ Links from the panelists: Kara's books: https://www.karaleecorthron.com/youngadult Kara's plays: https://www.karaleecorthron.com/plays Jeff's books: https://www.jeffzentnerbooks.com/ Connect on social media! Jeff's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffzentner Kara's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaraLeeCorthron Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara.corthron/ Gotham's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gothamwriters Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

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Don't Judge a Book by It's On Screen Adaptation

You Can't Make This Script Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 76:01

Note: This episode was recorded November 2020, AKA before the Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah interview. Let it be known - we stan Josh O'Connor, we pan Prince Charles. MARKLE HIVE, RISE UP!Things we talked about in the episode include:“Modern Austen” Deadline press release (Y'all are not ready for Caitlin's RANT here, whew apologies!) Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and her body of work Clueless (1995)“Modern Austen” writer, Eleanor Burgess (Perry Mason)Optioning books for development in film and tv“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” by Judy BlumeJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)“Royal Holiday” by Jasmine GuilloryCarve outs in options and contracts The immense talent of Octavia Spencer (and Idris Elba)“One to Watch” by Kate Stayman-LondonPlus size actresses and casting Our Mamas and Papas biopic - People Like Us“You Should See Me in a Crown” by Leah JohnsonReese Witherspoon book club and spinoff YA book club Queer/gay high school love stories on screen“All American Girl” by Meg Cabot Teri Weinberg, tv producer (The Office, The Tudors, Ugly Betty)Charlaine Harris, author (Southern Vampire Mysteries)Meg Cabot’s “The Princess Diaries” novels and movie adaptations Party of Five reboot with ICE deportation circumstancesShonda Rhimes and “The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement” (Note: Shonda wrote PD2 featuring Chris Pine - he did not work on the script. Caitlin realizes her word choice was... confusing.)Attaching IP to pitches/scriptsOptioning books, articles, etc.Women in Film mentoring circlesWhat is IP aka Intellectual Property?“The Serpent King” by Jeff Zentner and Brittany’s personal option and adaptation journeyEntertainment lawyers and option agreements Brian Grazer’s epic quote on people in HollywoodLearning from adapting books - try it yourself! Public domain aka FREE IP! Sonya Sklaroff, artist The Crown Season 4 - Prince Charles, yay or nay? Prince William and Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and Princess Diana - life, death and legacy.Christopher Jackson, Getty Images photographerPeter Morgan, creator and writer of The Crown Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and the epic black outfit Find us on Instagram and Twitter!

Episode 83: Lounging with Books: WBD Hype (EP 83)

Lounging with books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 16:54

In this episode Claire and Sophie recap on their busy plans - LGBTQ+ history month, Storytelling competition, and the WBD hype train! We mention some amazing librarians you should follow on Twitter if you are not already: @jr_library, @tca_interhouse & @emmasuffield. We then review our half-term reads: 'Savage her Reply' by Deidre Sullivan (7.09), Stuart Gibbs Space Series (8.49), 'Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee' by Jeff Zentner (10.35), 'The Quiet at the End of the World' by Lauren James (13.34) and 'Peril in Paris' by Katherine Woodfine (15.10). As always follow us on Twitter @lounge_learning and visit our Wakelet pages: LGBTQ+ - https://wke.lt/w/s/JvasfC WBD - https://wke.lt/w/s/tJCDOD

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Joy Preble, YA novelist

F***ing Shakespeare

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 45:48

What do you get when you cross clever, sometimes soaring, sometimes heart-breaking, always beautiful prose with immortality, fantasy, and historical themes? Signature Joy Preble. Since 2009, when she published the first book in her Dreaming Anastasia series, she has been writing YA novels that will break your heart, restore your hope in the good things life has to offer, and call attention to the ways in which humans fail one another disastrously.Sidenote, she’s a master of the meet-cute. There’s a very memorable scene in Finding Paris, in a Vegas diner with a neutron joke and a coconut cream pie that we’ll put up against any Nick Hornby or Four Weddings & a Funeral scene. YA Author Adam Silvera has likened her depictions of plucky teen detectives to Veronica Mars, and we agree. We had similar feelings of escape and sheer doughnut popping sweetness diving into Preble’s two series and her two standalone books — seven books in all. She’s a gem of a writer, a teacher, and a helluva of a bookseller too. We’re lucky to have her on the show. Topics discussed:Are we tired of the words feisty and plucky to describe our Strong Female Protagonists yet? We uncover all the ways it makes sense to draw young girls into YA readership with young and perfectly imperfect (read: actually human) characters by speaking with YA author Joy Preble about her books.We rehash the magical power of the deadline and what do do when your YA fantasy book comes out at the same time as Twilight.We also gleefully discuss Eli Wallach and his glorious role in the movie Holiday — if you need something to watch for the upcoming holiday season.Special bonus shout-out to the glorious & awe-inspiring pie (not the value or the pizza) buffet on I-45 north towards Dallas.Check out all of Preble’s lovely books here:Dreaming Anastasia (#1 in the series), Haunted (#2 in the series), and Anastasia Forever (#3 in the series)Finding Paris It Wasn’t Always Like ThisThe Sweet Dead Life (#1 in the series), The A-Word (#2 in the series)Honorable Episode Mentions:A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’EngleChicago Public Library system, Bezazian branchThe Queen of Nothing by Holly Black, winner of this year’s Goodreads prize in YA FantasyThe Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

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148: JEFF ZENTNER AUTHOR AND CREATIVE ON NAVIGATING FAILURE, WRITING, AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 84:59

In this episode, award-winning author, Jeff Zentner, shares his thoughts on navigating through failure, the creative process, and so much more. IG: @jeffzentner Twitter: @jeffzentner www.jeffzentnerbooks.com Keep Spark Intention Ad-Free! One-Time Donation here Patreon: Step Into Your Magic Monthly Membership FB: Join the Fam! Shop my favorites Website: www.jennamonaco.com IG: @jenna.monaco Intro+ Outro Artist Credit: Tunderbird by Ooyy

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The Write Time with Author Jeff Zentner and Educator Dr. Susan Densmore-James

NWP Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 39:41

In this episode of The Write Time we visit with Jeff Zentner, author of The Serpent King, Goodbye Days, and Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee. Jeff is the recipient of the William C. Morris Award and his work has been selected as an ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults.Jeff is interviewed by Dr. Susan Densmore-James, an Associate Professor at the University of West Florida, the director of the Emerald Coast Writing Project at UWF, and is known as The Book Dealer for her work with literacy and Young Adult Literature.

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Ep 137 - Being Part of the Book Community and Riley Black!

Reading Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 35:39

Brea and Mallory talk about being a part of the book community and interview author Riley Black! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Riley Black Riley's Twitter Riley's Patreon Skeleton Keys Books Mentioned - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride Bitten by Kelley Armstrong The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

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Author Visit: Jeff Zentner, Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee

Daviess County Public Library

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 45:12

Musician & YA author Jeff Zentner (The Serpent King, Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee) discusses his work and offers advice on how to become a writer.

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The Giver

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 77:38

Brenna and Joe join the uniformly black and white life of the 'Sameness' as they dig into Lois Lowry's 1993 Newberry medal winner dystopian text, The Giver. Unfortunately because this is still a YA adaptation podcast, they're also forced to check out Philip Noyce's 2014 film adaptation, which Joe politely describes as a "run of the mill dystopian garbage fest with hot people". In this episode Brenna provides an overview of Lowry's quartet of novels, the pair discuss why the book's focus on empathy, feelings and ambuigty is so powerful, and why The Giver may actually be inappropriate for middle school kids. Oh - and we bash the film A LOT. In Homework: Brenna petitions Joe to read Jeff Zentner's great Rain and Delilah’s Midnight Matinee while Joe reaches all the way back to the Jan 2019 Forecast for an update on Jennifer Dugan's summer love story Hot Dog Girl. Wanna connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter: Brenna: @brennacgray Joe: @bstolemyremote Or send us an email at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

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Ep 111 - Dusty, Sweaty Westerns and Del Howison!

Reading Glasses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 28:08

Brea and Mallory talk about westerns and interview author Del Howison! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Del Howison The Survival of Margaret Thomas by Del Howison Buy at Dark Delicacies Books Mentioned - Recursion by Blake Crouch Monster, She Wrote by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson River of Porcupines by G. K. Aalborg The Flicker of Old Dreams by Susan Henderson Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry True Grit by Charles Portis Lone Star Planet by Henry Beam Piper River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen Tempest by Beverly Jenkins The Gunslinger by Stephen King The Hunger by Alma Katsu American Vampire by Scott Snyder, Stephen King, Rafael Albuquereque Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman Aloha Rodeo by David Wolman and Julian Smith Depth of Winter by Craig Johnson Canary by Duane Swierczynski Back of Beyond by C.J. Box Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

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Rayne & Deliliah's Midnite Matinee By Jeff Zenter

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 13:19

Marvel at Lindsey's book talking abilities as she seems to persuade one sighing panelist into giving Jeff Zentner's new book Rayne & Deliliah's Midnite Matinee a shot.

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Jeff Zentner

My Fantasy Funeral

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 36:38

Jeff Zentner, award-winning YA author, details the five songs that he would choose for his fantasy funeral -- songs that have shaped both his childhood and his writing.

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Jeff Zentner (March 2019)

On the Porch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 34:23

Silas chats with author Jeff Zentner on this installment of On the Porch.

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What Book Hooked You?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 42:25

Author Jeff Zentner is back with his third book, RAYNE & DELIAH’S MIDNITE MATINEE. Jeff talks about what inspired this book as well as the stories that have hooked him. Episode Mentions: * The House with a Clock in its Walls* the recent movie* Eli Roth* Child of the Owl* S.E. Hinton* Stephen King* John Grisham* Cormac McCarthy* Child of God* Blood Meridian* Outer Dark* Charles Fraser* Flannery O’Connor* Tennessee Teen Rock Camp* Southern Girls Rock Camp* Toni Morrison* Donna Tartt* On Writing* Bird By Bird* The Kick-Ass Writer* Save the Cat* The Serpent King* Stephanie Perkins* Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee* Goodbye Days* Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things* A Christmas Story*

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What Book Hooked You?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 42:26

Author Jeff Zentner is back with his third book, RAYNE & DELIAH'S MIDNITE MATINEE. Jeff talks about what inspired this book as well as the stories that have hooked him. Episode Mentions: The House with a Clock in its Walls … Continue reading →

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The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Forever Young Adult Book Plate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 47:39

This is Book Plate's discussion of Forever Young Adult's January 2017 book club pick, The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner. Spoilers. Some swears. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fya-book-plate/support

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The Summer Of Jordi Perez (and The Best Burger In Los Angeles) By Amy Spalding

Authors on the Air Radio 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 69:31

In what turned out to be a surprisingly contentious discussion (our panel is passionately divided), we discuss Amy Spalding's The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles). Molly suggests Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan. Kim suggests To All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han and The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner. Amy mentions When Dimple Met Rishi as a potential readalike (before we talk readalikes). Lindsey suggests Strangers in Paradise by Terry Moore. Cash Money suggests the movie Sarah Burgess is a Big Loser. Nathan mentions Pink by Lili Wikerson but vacillates on whether it is a good readalike or not.

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Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book

Standard Deviations

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 37:20

Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book Dr. Crosby is joined this week by Jeff Zentner, author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King as well as Goodbye Days. His third book, Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee is forthcoming in February 2019. He is the winner of the William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and the Westchester Fiction Award. His books have been nominated and longlisted for the Carnegie Medal, and he has been a finalist for the Indies Choice Award and the Southern Book Prize, and been named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start. Specifically, Jeff gives advice in this episode that will help listeners accomplish something that 80% of American says is a goal of theirs: to write a book. In this episode, you will learn: Why Jeff chooses to write his books on a phone on a Nashville city bus Where he finds inspiration for his characters How he overcomes the overwhelming cruelty of that first blank page Learn more about Jeff: http://www.jeffzentnerbooks.com/ Jeff's books: https://www.amazon.com/Rayne-Delilahs-Midnite-Matinee-Zentner/dp/1524720208/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538395403&sr=8-3&keywords=jeff+zentner https://www.amazon.com/Serpent-King-Jeff-Zentner/dp/0553524054/ref=pd_sbs_14_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0553524054&pd_rd_r=04d60b3e-c572-11e8-a709-598374602c47&pd_rd_w=l9hTy&pd_rd_wg=IWLVX&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=0bb14103-7f67-4c21-9b0b-31f42dc047e7&pf_rd_r=EM73JT2DW7TAP9DH5XZ8&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=EM73JT2DW7TAP9DH5XZ8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553524097/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0

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Award Winning YA Novelist Jeff Zentner Visits The YA Cafe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 33:00

Nashville native Jeff Zentner became a metaphorical rock star rather than a literal one. His debut novel, 2016’s THE SERPENT KING, received starred reviews in Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. It seemed like every media outlet that compiled a Best of 2016 list put his book on it. It won the William C. Morris award from the American Library Association. He has since published GOOD-BYE DAYS (2017) and has another book upcoming in 2019,RAYNE AND DELILAH'S MIDNITE MATINEE. He is a practicing attorney who writes books on his smart phone. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

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Book Talk: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Tate Talks Books in Two!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2018 1:57

This is a 2-minute book talk about The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner. It’s a great read!

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Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017 81:12

In this episode we discuss the latest from Jeff Zentner and start praying for a sequel featuring Jesmyn playing keyboards for Dearly (Dillard, of the Serpent King). Molly suggests 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher and Looking for Alaska by (some author named) John Green. Nate suggests Sherman Alexie's You Don't Have to Say You Love Me and When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. Kim suggests The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner and Final Fantasy XV. Katie suggests Stranger Things the Netflix series for the relationships, and two books by Caitlin Doughty The Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death.

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Reading With Your Kids - Goodbye Days

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 28:55

Another great 5 star review for The Great Maritini - "I LOVE THIS BOOK! I think it is a beautiful story. The artwork IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT." Click here to get your copy for only 99 cents! Our guest today is award winning author Jeff Zentner. Jeff is the author of the poignant YA title Goodbye Days. One day Carver Briggs had it all—three best friends, a supportive family, and a reputation as a talented writer at his high school. The next day he lost it all—when he sent a simple text to his friend Mars, right before he, Eli, and Blake were killed in a car crash. Now, Carver can't stop blaming himself for the accident and he's not the only one. This is a powerful book, and a thought provoking interview. Click here to visit Jeff's web site

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ROUNDUP: Jacqueline Woodson, Victoria V.E. Schwab, Rita Williams-Garcia, Jeff Zentner, Angie Thomas and Leigh Bardugo

88 Cups of Tea

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 27:41

If you’d love to keep 88 Cups of Tea going strong, please consider supporting us through our Patreon membership. We added EARLY ACCESS TO INTERVIEWS for our Super Storyteller patrons in the $8.88 tier. Your kind support at any of our tiers is so helpful. A heartfelt thank you in advance. https://www.patreon.com/88cupsoftea --- In today’s new episode, we have a highly motivating roundup of interview clips from guests we’ve had on the show throughout the past two years. There’s so much that’s been going on around us, and an overwhelming amount of devastating news lately, and it’s honestly no surprise that there are many of us hitting a wall with our creativity. I’ve been keeping a close eye on our community and some of you have not been able to write lately, and several have been feeling stuck for quite some time now. So I went through some of your top favorite and most popular episodes to pull out highlights I found would be most helpful for you right now, and will hopefully give you a massive boost of inspiration. In the roundup, you’ll be hearing clips from interviews with Jacqueline Woodson, Victoria V.E. Schwab, Rita Williams-Garcia, Jeff Zentner, Angie Thomas, and Leigh Bardugo, in that specific order. We talk about writing as a catharsis to push through grief, facing self-doubt, making time for writing, and learning to fall back in love with your writing. I hope that after you listen to this episode, it feels like a warm tight hug for your soul and anytime you hit a rough spot again with your writing, I encourage you to re-listen to this episode to remind you that you are not alone. Say 'Hi' to our featured authors on Twitter! Jacqueline Woodson Victoria V.E. Schwab Rita Williams-Garcia Jeff Zentner Angie Thomas Leigh Bardugo Happy listening! Xo, Yin PS. Do you know anyone who would love our conversation? Please share this episode to help spread the word! --- If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really love your support in growing our community by subscribing to us on iTunes, and leaving a rating and review. These specific steps help to increase our visibility on iTunes which really helps new listeners discover us. A huge heartfelt thank you for your time and support! You can click here to go directly to our iTunes page! --- Would you love to support our show with some 88 Cups of Tea swag? Grab our limited edition mug (signed by yours truly) here! --- Meet fellow members in our community and check in about your WIP, and join in on other bookish talks and 88 Cups of Tea related things! You can really feel the love and support in our Facebook community. You also get the opportunity to submit your questions for upcoming guests on the show. Click here to join our private Facebook group! IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to have a clear profile picture of yourself. If not, send over links to either your Twitter or Instagram. And also fill out the 3 questions that pop up as soon as you join. To protect our group's safe space, these steps help us weed out any spam/fake profiles/creepers. Can't wait to meet you! --- Our website went through MAJOR changes. Check out our virtual headquarters by clicking here! --- Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here! --- Click on the following links to be brought to each author’s full interview on 88 Cups of Tea: Jacqueline Woodson Victoria V.E. Schwab Rita Williams-Garcia Jeff Zentner Angie Thomas Leigh Bardugo

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Jeff Zentner: Drawing Inspiration From Real Life

Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 30:46

Host Mindy McGinnis is joined by Jeff Zentner, author of the William C. Morris Award winning and Carnegie Medal longlisted book The Serpent King (2016). Jeff shares about how his love of music led him into a career as a novelist, drawing inspiration from people in real life to populate the pages of your fiction, and how to effectively write the opposite gender. Support Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire: Monthly Donations One-Time Donation Jeff's social media links: Twitter Instagram Facebook

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Episode 81 of #KidsDeserveIt with Jeff Zentner

Kids Deserve It!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 12:24

Episode 81 of #KidsDeserveIt with author Jeff Zentner

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