Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Follett

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 303 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Gabriella's Unicorn Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by Ana Paula Rimoli Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (white), Knit Picks Brava Worsted (cotton candy & various solids) Ravelry Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 116 meters   Sum-Sum-Summertime socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the Colorway- thinner stripes- 2 colors of aqua, lime green, pink and an orange/peachy yellow. CC mini in lime Total for Stash Dash: 293.3 meters   Stash Dash Total for this episode: 8,715.2 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Hot pink spinning Fiber: Mountain Vewe Coopworths Fiber in hot pink (no specific colorway name)- three 4oz bumps Ravelry Project Page Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Progress: ~1/2 way through first bump. 1st bobbin full and the second is started I've now spun in July and August so I've only missed 2 months so far this year.   Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Inspired by Rachel (treehousefiberarts on Instagram) and Sue & Chelsea (Legacy Fiber Artz on Instagram). Check out the Floss Toss Ravelry Group for details on their Scrappy Blanket CAL. Ends December 21st (but you don't have to finish. 2 prize drawings will be done). My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry.     From the Armchair   Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. Amazon Affiliate Link. My Friends by Fredrik Backman. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing   I shared a story about a little girl in the nail salon who asked her mom if they could come talk to me because she wants to learn to knit.   In My Travels Travel packing tips Packing cubes- here's an Amazon affiliate link to the set I purchased 6 years ago and still love! I always pack some clothes pins/ metal or wood that I use for snacks/drink mix pouches and/or to keep curtains closed in hotel. I have a standard packing list in Evernote that I customize for each trip. It saves so much time and frustration. Pack a travel power strip- to keep all of those chraging cords in one place (also less likely to leave one behind) Knitting project approach At least 2 socks/stockinette hats for waiting, sitting etc. A project that occupies my brain and makes a long flight go by easier. Queue the audiobooks & download podcasts   KAL News   Splash Pad Final Winners were announced!   Pigskin Party '25 Sponsor Sign Up is Open- click here for details Key Dates: Registration starting Thursday August 20, 2025 KAL Starts- Thursday September 4, 2025 KAL Ends- Monday February 9, 2026 Form Teams- starting Monday August 25, 2025 Virtual Kick Off- Friday September 5 & Saturday September 6   Ask Me Anything   Tune in to hear the answers to these questions: Pat- loonyhiker asked: I know you have probably told this before, but I'd love to hear how you and your honey met. I also would love to hear how your parents met. (bonus audio of my parents talking about this by the pool in 2017) Sandy, sjh801 asked:  Favorite children's book? Both as a child and now as an adult. Children's Book (purely for sentimental reasons): Walk Rabbit Walk by Colin McNaughton. Amazon Affiliate Link. Hardcover available for ~$20 & paperback for around $7 Adult book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Amazon Affiliate Link.John Lee does the audiobooks for what is now this series of books. Book 1 of 5 now in this series. I love them all. Dianne, woohoogirl asks: Do you have a Dream project that you'd really like to make that you just haven't made the time, or plans, for yet? The Traveler by Andrea Mowry ($9 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & the Drea Renee Knits website). This may be my favorite version:a handspun Traveler knit by Emily Curtis. Check out her Instagram post. Click here for a post about the handspun yarn Carrie, Gooberdawn asks: Do you have a project you have created that you feel most proud of? If so, which one and why? ETA: it doesn't have to be yarn-related. Laura, LauraKnitsPA asks: What is one book you would read over and over, and one movie you would watch over and over? Book- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Amazon Affiliate Link Movie: You've Got Mail Dani, stitchintime82-  Any updates on designing? I've enjoyed your patterns and am wondering if you have any plans to make more patterns.   On a Happy Note I was able to get my Apple watch to charge again after I thought it was dead. Oikos yogurt shake/drinks with 23g of protein. My friend Nathan had a heart and kidney transplant just over 1 year ago. He's still learning to walk again after ECMO caused major nerve damage in his legs- and we just went to see the musical he directed. Sometimes this world feels so dark right now but this made me incredibly happy. The night we had tickets for the show, we lost power, so we made it a full date night and went for dinner too. A visit from my cousin Gayle. We enjoyed a great pool day on Sunday and dinner in our town Monday night followed by a walk along the harbor. Gayle chose Mom's Trickle shawl as the item she wanted of hers. I took a photo of her and Google photos turned it into a pop-out. Trickle Shawl- Ravelry | LoveCrafts I gifted Gayle the pair of Stranger Things 2 socks from DVD as an early birthday gift and she sent me a cute photo of her wearing them the next morning. Great customer service from an Etsy maker to order pins. I had fun putting together photos Millie, Teaghan and Rhiannon asked me to take a couple weekends ago at the pool of them jumping off the diving board and making their bodies into the shape of the letters of the alphabet. Fun memories!   Quote of the Week “It's not hotels and nightclubs I crave, or even spectacular beaches -- it's isolation and solitude, time away from the human world and a chance to measure life on a different kind of yardstick.” ― Peter S. Adler   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/# If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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Ken Follett is a man who doesn't really need much introduction, but introduce him I will anyway. Thirty-eight books written. 197 million copies sold in 80 countries and in 40 languages. Very popular across the world — and even in China and Brazil, according to the man himself.• Listen to Country Life podcast on Apple Podcasts• Listen to Country Life podcast on Spotify• Listen to Country Life podcast on AudibleYou would think that might be enough to retire on, but Ken is not interested in retirement. Rather he would like to talk about his latest book Circle of Days, which is about the building of Stonehenge and is out on September 23 (but is very much available to pre-order now).Ken has long been the master of historical fiction, with his bestseller Pillars of the Earth adoring most bookshelves up and down the country. He joins the podcast to discuss his writing process, and how he combines his painstaking research with fiction to create his much-loved tales.We also chat about cathedrals, the revival of Notre Dame, whether he's played his own video game, a fictional dinner with Shakespeare, and his favourite place in the UK (the answer to which might just surprise you).Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Ken FollettEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I studion sitter Martin, Panos, Ludvig, Theo och Esmeralda Säll. Martin har klarat sitt tusende spel, men varför i hela friden valde han Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Det får ni se. Dessutom har Ludvig sett den mycket spännande filmen The Gorge. Panos och Esmeralda redogör för sitt senaste besök på Kungliga Operan och berättar om baletten Romeo & Julia. Martin ger oss några minuter om den extremt tramsiga filmatiseringen av Dudley Do–right och vi får några snabba tips från Esmeralda om författaren Ken Follett och hans bibliografi. Mängder av ämnen att njuta av i solen. 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 29:44 - The Gorge 48:47 - Romeo & Julia 1:02:50 - Dudley Do-right 1:11:00 - Ken Folletts böcker Har DU något att säga till oss? Tips på något att prata om, åsikter om något vi sagt eller vill kanske bara säga hej? Skriv till oss på Facebook, följ oss på Instagram @medisradio och mejla till oss på medisradio@gmail.com. Vill ni se oss spela spel på Twitch så följ oss på @MedisRadioTV. Musik: Pontus Ljung

Dans ce 173ème épisode, découvrez Lise Pierron, entrepreneure, mannequin et créatrice de contenu.Son documentaire émouvant "Né quelque part", sorti en 2024, retrace cette quête d'identité au Sénégal, son pays de naissance où elle fut abandonnée. Ce voyage est ponctué de rencontres marquantes (sa nourrice Louise, le peuple Peul) qui lui ont apporté un profond sentiment d'appartenance et de sérénité.Lise partage aussi les défis financiers de l'entrepreneuriat et la genèse gratifiante de son agence de consulting, "What's Next?". Elle insiste sur l'importance vitale de l'entourage et la nécessité de maîtriser son "personal branding" dans un monde où l'entrepreneur est de plus en plus visible.Un témoignage sincère, résilient et inspirant sur le courage de se lancer, de se (re)trouver et la puissance des connexions humaines. Ne manquez pas cette histoire qui prouve que l'audace peut changer une vie

In Ep. 195, Susie (@NovelVisits) and Sarah are back to share their favorite books that missed last year's Summer Reading Guide and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2025 Summer Reading Guide. Plus, they begin by sharing how their summer reading habits have evolved over the years. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Once again, we are happy to offer a Printable Cheatsheet for this year's Guide: Get the Cheatsheet from Patreon Get the Cheatsheet from Substack Summer Reading [7:42] The Evolution of Our Summer Reading Journeys [8:41] Books Mentioned by Susie London by Edward Rutherfurd (1997) [15:09] The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2005) [16:09] The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (2008) [16:12] Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005) [16:15] Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (2009) [16:31] The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown (2013) [16:32] 11/22/63 by Stephen King (2011) [16:34] Books Mentioned by Sarah Jaws by Peter Benchley (1974) [17:57] The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (1943) [21:02] Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand (1957) [21:03] Fall of Giants by Ken Follett (2010) [21:06] Books That Missed Last Year's Summer Reading Guide [24:23] Sarah JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:27]  Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:08] Hunted by Abir Mukherjee (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [35:51] Susie The Most by Jessica Anthony (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [27:10]  The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (2015) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:52] Blue Light Hours by Bruna Dantas Lobato (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:01] Other Books Mentioned The Measure by Nikki Erlick (2022) [30:13] Our #1 Summer Picks by Category  [40:37] Something Light / Fun Sarah: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:23]  Susie: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [45:36]  Other Books Mentioned Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett (2022) [41:35] Something Fast-Paced / Intense Sarah: Dead Money by Jakob Kerr (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:27]  Slow-Burn Suspense Susie: The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [52:40]  Something With a Bit More Substance Sarah: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [55:54]  Susie: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [58:46]  Other Books Mentioned Dream State by Eric Puchner (2025) [1:00:00] Something Different Sarah: Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:01:33]  Susie: Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:47]  Other Books Mentioned Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld (2005) [1:02:59] Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (2019) [1:06:24]

Recorded early so that Tim could go traipsing halfway around the world, it only made sense that we focus in on the rise and rise of portable gaming. Afterall, how much big news could possibly drop if we put a show in the can a couple of weeks earlier than usual? Quite a bit, apparently, but caught in the time vortex as well it's not like Hewso knows any better. Dude's just chillin' in the corner playing XCom 2 on his ROG Ally... Well, mostly. We still have more (and less) recent games that we've been playing, and one (or both) would really benefit from a good old-fashioned mouse. Games: Tempest Rising, Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth Theme Music: Visitors from Dreams by Mathieu Stempell Dma-Sc Break Music: Slavic Roots by djpretzel Cast Tim Henderson Matt Hewson

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Nach einer gefühlten Ewigkeit kehren die Studienräte zurück. Alex berichtet von seiner Elternzeit in Amerika, die er als Lifehack bezeichnet. Apropos Lifehack: Lest mal ein Buch! Gamechanger, ehrlich! Martin war auf einem Warhammer Turnier und hat Space-Zwerge den Hammer Wotans schwingen lassen. In der mündlichen Prüfung wird Martin zum Jonathan Frakes und stellt Alex vor historische Fakten und solche, die es nicht sind. Sozusagen X-Faktor, History Edition. Warum der Batzke gerade jetzt mit The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion einen echten Klassiker aufgibt und wie der Pieler seine Abiturientia auf Gedichte vorbereitet, das erfahrt ihr alles in dieser Folge. Denkt dran: Am 23.5. findet die große Jubiläumsfolge 200 als Life-Show in Hennie's Inn in Bottrop statt. Alles Infos dazu gibt's auf www.lehrersprechtag.de/folge-200 Kommt vorbei!

Jaume Segalés habla del musical Los pilares de la tierra. Además, la sección lingüística "Dicho Queda".Los pilares de la tierra, el musical Viajamos a la Inglaterra medieval del siglo XII con esta gran producción escénicaque podemos disfrutar en el Teatro EDP GRAN VÍA (Gran Vía, 66). Habiendo rozado ya las 200 representaciones, amplía su temporada en Madrid hasta el 01 de junio. Se trata de un estreno mundial y primera adaptación, a formato musical, de este célebre best seller de Ken Follett que, según la Federación del Gremio de Editores, es la novela más leída en España desde su publicación en 1989. Una historia que nos sumerge de lleno en la vida de la Edad Media; en las luchas de poder entre nobles, reyes e Iglesia; con el trasfondo del ambicioso proyecto de erigir una catedral gótica en Kingsbridge. La productora beon. Entertainment (especializada en impulsar títulos musicales propios de gran formato, 100% españoles, como El médico, El tiempo entre costuras, Antoine, La historia interminable o Forever Van Gogh) es la creadora de esta superproducción. Los pilares de la tierra, el musical, con una inversión de 4 millones de euros y con el respaldo del propio Ken Follet, cuenta con un equipo de más de 70 personas (27 de ellas del elenco); vestuario, banda sonora y letras originales; músicos en directo; proyecciones de imágenes en 360º; sonido envolvente; y un rosetón de seis metros con 2.200 piezas de cristal. Toda una experiencia inmersiva única en la que una catedral gótica arde en cada función. Entrevistamos a uno de los protagonistas del elenco, Alberto Vázquez, que interpreta al conde Bartholomew.¡Esta noche, gran velada! Obra que expone la historia de un boxeador que se enfrenta a una decisión crucial en su vida: pelear para ganar el título europeo, dejarse vencer en el combate amañado por su representante o, directamente, abandonar la pelea por una dolorosa cuestión personal. Su autor, el dramaturgo recientemente fallecido Fermín Cabal, habla de este deporte, muy popular en la España de finales del siglo XX, pero poniendo el foco en lo que tenía de negocio mercantilista. Algo, sin duda, extrapolable a otros ámbitos. Entrevistamos al actor Francisco Ortiz, que da vida a Kid Peña, el boxeador protagonista de esta velada . Podemos verla en el Teatro Español, sala Margarita Xirgu (c/ Príncipe, 25), de martes a domingos a las 19:30, hasta el 25 de mayo.Sección lingüística "Dicho Queda" Carlota Izquierdo Gil (Instagram: @cigservicioslinguisticos) nos explica la etimología de la palabra uebos.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the publisher Anthony Cheetham, one of the biggest figures in British publishing through the second half of the twentieth century and into this one. In his new book A Life in Fifty Books: A Publisher's Memoir, he looks back on his career. He tells me why he had a soft spot for Robert Maxwell; how he launched Ken Follett's career on the top deck of a bus; how losing a press-up competition changed the landscape of publishing (and upset his then wife); how publishing has changed – and how it hasn't; and why Confessions of a Window-Cleaner has a special place in his heart.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the publisher Anthony Cheetham, one of the biggest figures in British publishing through the second half of the twentieth century and into this one. In his new book A Life in Fifty Books: A Publisher's Memoir, he looks back on his career. He tells me why he had a soft spot for Robert Maxwell; how he launched Ken Follett's career on the top deck of a bus; how losing a press-up competition changed the landscape of publishing (and upset his then wife); how publishing has changed – and how it hasn't; and why Confessions of a Window-Cleaner has a special place in his heart.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find if there is a chapter of Silent Book Club near you or look into starting your own by going to their website; https://silentbook.club/   For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com.  We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a BookLover. To send us a message, go to our website and click the Contact button.   Have you ever wanted to try a book club but they just seem too peopley?  Or maybe you don't want to be told what book you have to read. OR maybe you are looking for a place away from kids and responsibilities where nothing else but the words in front of you are vying for your attention.  If any of these apply, then a Silent Book Club might be for you.  Silent Book Club began in 2012 and is, according to their mission statement, a “global community of readers, with more than 1500 chapters in 54 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.”     This week we chat with Brittany Brar, the leader of a local chapter of the Silent Book Club in Louisville, Kentucky.  Brittany started the local chapter here in 2019, right before the pandemic with 5 people.  She was new in town and didn't know where to find a booklcub to join.  Now the group has over 2000 members of their FB group and as many as 60 people have shown up to their monthly meetings. Brittany talks to us about how people have developed a new sense of community, when a powerpoint presentation can be regarded as fun, and her go-to  genres   After our chat with Brittany, we will give you our recommendations for big honking books that meet not only your reading but also strength training goals.    Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe   2- The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman   3- Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer   4- Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera   5- The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson   6- Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson   7- That's Not My Name by Megan Lally   8- Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry   9- It by Stephen King   10- Leviathan Wakes by SA Corey (592 pages)    11-The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova (704 pages)    12- Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin (944 pages) 13- Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett  (976 pages)    14- Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (546 pages)    15- When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (528 pages)   16- East of Eden by John Steinbeck (601 pages)   17- A Five Star Read Recommended By Fellow Book Lover Kim Wells @the_salty_islander - A Home for Friendless Women by Kelly E. Hill     Media mentioned--   1- Say Nothing (Hulu, 2024)   2- The Dark Secrets Behind the Neil Gaiman Abuse Accusations --https://www.vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-allegations-controversy-amanda-palmer-sandman-madoc.html   3- The Expanse (Prime, 2015)          

Ken Follett is a well-known British writer, famous for his suspense and historical novels. He is great at creating complex plots and memorable characters. His career began to grow with Eye of the Needle in 1978. Later, The Pillars of the Earth in 1989 made him an international star. This book became a modern classic. Follett has written over 30 books and sold more than 160 million copies worldwide. His stories cover different genres, from thrillers to historical fiction. Many of his books have been made into TV shows and movies.  Ken Follett is known for his careful research and his ability to bring history to life in great detail. Over the years, he has won many awards for his contribution to literature.

Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with writer Eve Babitz. Author Ken Follett discusses cathedrals and the reopening of Notre Dame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margo and Abby are back with a packed episode of Creative Current Events, spotlighting creativity, community, and cutting-edge trends. They kick things off with news from Asheville, where Tanger Outlets is supporting displaced artists with a stunning 2,000-square-foot gallery. Next, they explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art's fascinating employee art show featuring over 600 works, tying it to insights from Patrick Bringley's book, All the Beauty in the World. They also dive deep into design trends for 2025, reviewing Canva's latest article and insights, discuss the rising influence of AI in content licensing, the power of human connection in media, and how bold, textured aesthetics are reshaping design. Whether you're an artist, designer, or creative enthusiast, this episode is full of inspiration and insights to keep you ahead of the curve. Mentioned in this episode: Tanger Outlets Donate Gallery Space in Asheville https://www.wlos.com/news/local/tanger-outlets-asheville-donates-gallery-space-for-artists-displaced-helene-local-arts-community-creative   Orbit Gallery Space https://theorbitspace.com/   Met Museum Staff Show https://hyperallergic.com/969864/over-600-works-by-met-museum-workers-go-on-view-in-largest-ever-staff-show/   Canva's 2025 Design Trends https://www.creativebloq.com/design/canva-predicts-these-will-be-the-hottest-design-trends-of-2025   More Canva https://www.canva.com/design-trends/?clickId=XjSTp1T3dxyKRYeUaAwyfw4HUkCVl82OPWmnQI0&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Future%20PLC._221109&irgwc=1   Open AI & Meredith Corp https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-dotdash-meredith-licensing-payment/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_11752201_ADWEEK_Daily_241119&lctg=5b82c665-7b66-4670-ae7c-17cb22d1753e   The People who Helped Resurrect Notre Dame https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-people-who-helped-resurrect-notre-dame-60-minutes/   Windowsill Chats Episode 83 - St Germaine de Pres https://margotantau.com/83-a-fascinating-conversation-about-the-magnificent-church-of-saint-germain-des-prs-and-what-is-being-done-to-preserve-its-rich-and-layered-history-with-david-sheppe/   Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett https://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Earth-Novel-Kingsbridge/dp/0451166892   Flowers & Projects by CJ Hendry https://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Earth-Novel-Kingsbridge/dp/0451166892 Connect with Abby: https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/ https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

Ken Follett, author of a monumental series of novels based in medieval Europe, celebrates the much anticipated — and hotly debated — reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after its devastating fire. Also, the New York Times' former Paris correspondent Elaine Sciolino tells us what makes her own Paris neighborhood feel like home. And a peace activist from Jerusalem shares a suggestion to help people of different religions get along better. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

durée : 00:21:11 - L'invité de 8h20 - Dévastée par un incendie en 2019, Notre-Dame de Paris, chef d'oeuvre de l'art gothique, rouvre ses portes samedi. Un événement planétaire très attendu après plus de cinq années d'un chantier de restauration colossal, financé par un afflux de dons sans précédent.

À quelques jours de la réouverture de Notre-Dame de Paris, La Grande Librairie vous propose une émission spéciale avec : Ken Follett, Sylvain Tesson, Maryvonne de Saint Pulgent, Mathieu Lours, Valérie Zenatti & Fabrice Luchini.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: meeting bookish friends IRL and getting fun bookish mail Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: fall books that aren't spooky, scary or academia The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:57 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:25 - Queen Books 7:21 - Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston 7:26 - Blackwell's UK 7:46 - The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues by Beth Lincoln 7:50 - The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln 8:04 - Silverborn by Jessica Townsend 8:21 - Heir by Sabaa Tahir 8:26 - Libro.fm 8:33 - Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 9:06 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty 10:00 - Our Current Reads 10:12 - Fellowship Point by Alice Eliott Dark (Roxanna) 15:07 - Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney 16:11 - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Kaytee) 21:14 - The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman (Roxanna) 22:49 - Where'd You Go, Bernadette? By Maria Semple 24:42 - The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Kaytee) 24:50 - Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean 27:47 - Cold Blood Liar by Karen Rose 29:25 - Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis (Roxanna) 31:02 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 31:03 - Animal Farm by George Orwell 34:14 - A Short Walk Through A Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke (Kaytee) 34:20 - Commonplace Books 36:09 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 36:49 - Currently Reading Patreon 38:55 - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 40:17 - Fall Books That Are Not Spooky 41:24 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 42:58 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 43:28 - September by Rosamunde Pilcher 44:10 - Still Life by Louise Penny 44:54 - First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen (Amazon link) 45:08 - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 45:38 - Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout 46:06 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 46:08 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory 46:12 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 46:30 - Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon 47:22 - The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith 48:03 - The Song Collector by Natasha Solomons (Amazon link) 48:31 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 49:07 - Search by Michelle Huneven 49:45 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister 50:19 - The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal 50:33 - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal 50:40 - Go as a River by Shelley Read 50:56 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 51:02 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 51:57 - Shady Hollow by Juneau Black 52:05 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 52:31 - The Guide by Peter Heller 52:41 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 53:20 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 53:36 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstein 54:14 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 55:41 - Meet Us At The Fountain 57:15 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 57:22 - I wish you would consider re-reading books that bring you joy. (Roxanna) 58:03 - I wish to always have an “in case of emergency” book. (Kaytee) 58:17 - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst 58:57 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 58:58 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 59:00 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, The Novel Neighbor! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

En este episodio de Bibliotequeando, resumimos Columna de fuego de Ken Follett, una fascinante novela histórica que narra la lucha entre católicos y protestantes en la Europa del siglo XVI que moldeó el destino de Europa. Un mundo de espionaje, poder y muerte durante el turbulento reinado de Isabel I, su batalla con su prima María Reina de Escocia y la rebelión de Guy Fawkes. Club de lectura: https://www.patreon.com/Bibliotequeando

Un Mundo Sin Fin de Ken Follett nos transporta a la Inglaterra medieval, donde la peste negra desata el caos y transforma profundamente la vida y el futuro de la civilización. Exploraremos cómo la plaga no solo puso a prueba la resistencia física, sino también las estructuras sociales, los valores y las relaciones humanas, en un mundo donde la muerte acechaba cada segundo. Club de Lectura y contenido exclusivo: https://www.patreon.com/Bibliotequeando

Veronica Roth is the author of many fantasy novels, including the Divergent series. Show notes: Veronica Roth (https://veronicarothbooks.com) When Among Crows (https://veronicarothbooks.com/books/when-among-crows/) Veronica Roth's three favorite Scrivener features (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9U_Dc4JDut/?igsh=MWxveGhudHhubDJuZg==) BBC interview with Ken Follett (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001t7k0) Why You Should Print Your Manuscript and Edit It on Paper (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/why-you-should-print-your-manuscript-and-edit-it-on-paper) The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennet (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/648051/the-tainted-cup-by-robert-jackson-bennett/) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

As they close the book on Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea, Devin Diazoni and Ewa Mykytyn read from the mailbag and talk about everything under the sun as well as a few things still underground. Here's what was, what is, and what's to come for Film Literate's Book Club!Recipe: Gabriele's Starless Sea GingerbreadSupport Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Ewa Mykytyn

Bestselling novelist Ken Follett joins James Naughtie and readers to discuss his historical novel A Column of Fire, the third in his hugely successful Kingsbridge series. It's a tale of spying and intrigue, as Elizabeth I battles to keep her throne in the face of fierce religious division across Europe.

Natasha Bell writes psychological thrillers and teaches creative writing. Show notes: Natasha Bell (https://natashabell.co.uk) His Perfect Wife (https://natashabell.co.uk/his-perfect-wife-uk) How author Ken Follett sold nearly 200 million books (video showing how he writes) (https://youtu.be/1Q1NEmOZdgw?feature=shared&t=1095) Faber Academy: Finish Your Draft (https://faberacademy.com/product/finish-your-draft-30-september-2024/) Catherine Lacey: Biography of X (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374606176/biographyofx) Learn more about Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview), and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener (https://www.literatureandlatte.com/store). If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/write-now-with-scrivener/id1568550068) or your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review, and tell your friends. And check out past episodes of Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com).

Calling all crabs! Welcome to the new episode of Clawful Evil: Probable Claws! Join your hostesses Kippos & viceVersailles as they interrogate Wildbow’s latest webserial, the crime procedural Claw. We join you for weekly episodes (Probable-ly) as more chapters come to light! Clawful Evil is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube and the RSS feed. Please give us a rating on your preferred platform(s), it’ll really help reach more witnesses! The series mentioned in this episode’s DQ answers are: Beserk; Terry Pratchet in general; Tiswarat’s parents; Ken Follett’s Pillars of the Earth series; […]

EYE OF THE NEEDLE – A WW II spy thriller  EYE OF THE NEEDLE is a 1981 spy thriller starring Donald Sutherland. In it, one key plot point exposes one of the acts of deception that we discussed in our episode “OPERATION BODYGUARD - Behind the Spies in Movies and Novels”.   In this episode, Dan and Tom decode EYE OF THE NEEDLE, discussing the high-level plot and 10 good reasons to watch it. The deception which is centerfold in this movie has its roots in the real Operation Fortitude – which frames the discussion. One big plus for this movie is Donald Sutherland. He gives an excellent performance playing Henry Faber.  He really knows how to play a villain. This DECODING session answers the questions: Is this an engaging espionage plot ? What of the atmospheric setting ? The character development? Does the movie sustain a  tense and suspenseful feeling? Strong supporting cast ? What's the movie's historical context?  What is the moral ambiguity? How visually impressive is this movie? Spy taxis? U-Boats? Abide With Me? This movie is an adaptation from a Ken Follett novel  Dan and Tom also discuss criticisms of EYE OF THE NEEDLE, weighing in as to whether they agree or disagree with the critiques.  Tell us what you think  So have you seen EYE OF THE NEEDLE?  What did you think of it?  Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!    You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.    Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3S0k2LP   

Les livres et ceux qui les écrivent ne vous quitteront pas cet été sur RTL avec deux rendez-vous inédits chaque samedi et dimanche matin avec deux stars des librairies : Joël Dicker et Franck Thilliez. Tout au long du mois de juillet, Joël Dicker, lecteur passionné, vous ouvrira les portes de sa bibliothèque idéale, huit de ses livres fétiches, huit écrivains qui l'ont marqué à jamais comme Romain Gary, Dostoïevski, Albert Cohen ou Ken Follett. La bibliothèque idéale de Joël Dicker, huit rendez-vous tous les samedis et dimanches du mois de juillet à 7h40. Franck Thilliez prendra la relève chaque week-end d'août à la même heure. Le maître du polar racontera les plus grands méchants de la littérature policière : Hannibale Lecter, Jack l'Eventreur, Moriarty ou Norman Bates, le tueur de Psychose.Joël Dicker et Franck Thilliez à lire aussi cet été, "Un animal sauvage" aux éditions Rosie & Wolfe pour le premier et "Norferville" aux éditions Fleuve-Noir pour le second.

Rebecca and Book Riot's managing editor, Vanessa Diaz, discuss the surprising, boring origins of publishing's seasons, Ken Follett's big move, and more recent news. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! Head to mytbr.co to subscribe. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: Farewell to Alice Munro The amazing, boring origins of publishing's seasons Ken Follett moves to Hachette in one-book deal after 45 years with Penguin Netflix execs propose Willy Wonka-inspired reality show Print sales are down 2% over the first four months of last year; frontlist sales taking market share from backlist The Enid Public Library bans Pride displays for the third year running Oye by Melissa Mogollon Magical/Realism by Vanessa Angélica Villareal When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud Another Word for Love by Carvell Wallace For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #336 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera revisit a theme we last explored in 2022 with Games Based on Movies and Games Based on Cartoons. This time, the guys flip through some pages and discuss Games Based on Literature.. or just Games Based on Books! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak & Xancu. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS The Trail from The Witcher III: Wild Hunt [Marcin Przybyłowicz, 2015] Track 1 from Meitantei Holmes: Kiri no London Satsujin Jiken [Nakatani, 1988] Scurrying About from The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout [Keith Medley, 2018] The Sea from Animorphs: Shattered Reality [Chuck Meyers & Tom Hopkins, 2000] Somnia Memorias from Parasite Eve [Yoko Shimomura feat. Shani Rigsbee, 1998] In the House in a Heartbeat from Metro Exodus [Jon Murphy/Alexei Omelchuk, 2019] Pretty Little Things from Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments [Jessica Greenfield, 2014] Fellowship Theme from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. 1 [Charles Deenen & Kurt Heiden, 1990] Zhang Fei from Dynasty Warriors [Unknown, 1997] Nimdock's Redemption from I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream [John Ottman, 1995] Tom Builder's Family from Ken Follett's: The Pillars of the Earth [Tilo Alpermann, 2017] Soaring Over Hogwarts from Hogwarts Legacy [J. Scott Rakozy, 2023] This is EndWar from Tom Clancy's EndWar [Ben Houge, 2008] Sapphire's Blues from Discworld Noir [Paul Weir feat. Kate Robbins, 1999] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera CONTACT US Website: https://rpgera.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therpgera Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming RPGERA PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast The Movie Bar

Terms like "culture" and "teams" are used a lot in business, but getting a shared understanding of what those words mean can be challenging. Dr. Christopher Fischer is a psychologist who works with leaders on the "people side" of their business to help them get clarity and deliver results.On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Christopher and host Ken Trupke talk about the importance of creating a clear and intentional culture within a company, and the need for leaders to differentiate between a "team" and a "work group".Timestamps(01:09): About Fusion Consultants.(02:30): Who typically hires Fusion Consultants?(05:06): The psychology of sales.(09:01): Chris' background.(18:32): Why leaders and organizations struggle with culture.(21:47): What prevents companies from implementing the culture they want to have.(26:10): The difference between a team and a work group.(33:39): What Chris is reading and listening to.(35:48): Connecting with Dr. Christopher Fischer. Episode Quotes“Unless you're very intentional about the culture that you want to create, you'll unintentionally get the culture you deserve.”“My basic definition of culture is behavior that gets repeated over and over and over and over again.”“I think strategy and clarity are simple to say but really hard to do.”“I'm not a business strategist by any means, but I can help sniff out where there's lack of clarity for organizations.”“We want to have a climate where people feel psychologically safe and want to have fun and be engaged, but we don't hold people accountable to the behaviors that we don't need and reinforce the behaviors that we do need.”“Organizational groups are a number of individuals working on things that will aggregate up to a final score that will make a difference, but they're not held accountable at the same time or have shared accountability on the field at the same time a team does.” Recommended Reading and ListeningThe Pacesetter Pod hosted by Joe Mosher.Chris Fischer's interview on the Pacesetter Pod.Hidden Brain podcast.“David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell.“World Without End: A Novel (Kingsbridge)” by Ken Follett.  Connect with Dr. Christopher FischerFusionconsults.comChristopher Fischer on LinkedIn    

More commonly know as, "picking your battles" this week we discuss how not everything......needs to be a thing. We also talk about the latest season of True Detective and our thoughts on Ken Follett's latest book, The Armor of Light.

“I'm not here to tell the story. I'm here to find the story…”   Cristina Henríquez's new novel, The Great Divide is a deeply meaningful, character-driven narrative that brings momentous history to new life. Henríquez joins us to talk about writing historical fiction, her family's connection to the story, her influences and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff recommendations from Mary and Jamie.   This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.          Featured Books (Episode):  The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez  The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez  Sixty Stories by Donald Barthelme  The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros  Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut  This Other Eden by Paul Harding  The Known World by Edward P. Jones  Featured Books (TBR Topoff): When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton  The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: an exciting look at a book to film preview Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: bossing two listeners' TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  1:35 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:07 - The Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 5:42  - Our Current Reads 6:01 - The Broken Girls by Simone St. James (Meredith) 10:53 - Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (Kaytee) SKIP TO 16:30 IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS SETUP 13:52 - Storygraph 13:54 - Reel by Ezeekat about trigger warnings of Butcher & Blackbird 16:48 - Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton (Meredith) 21:26 - The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon 22:25 - Landlines by Raynor Winn (Kaytee, Blackwell's UK link) 22:30 - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 23:42 - The Salt Path by Raynor Winn  27:00 - Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford (Meredith) 28:18 - Fabled Bookshop 28:20 - @wacoreads on Instagram 29:04 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 31:19 - All About Love by Bell Hooks (Kaytee) 33:48 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Wendy T. 34:25 - The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon 34:28 - The City We Became by N.K. Jemison 34:31 - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson 34:34 - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 34:37 - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas 37:10 - @birdbrainbooks on Instagram 37:18 - The Hearts and Daggers Pod on Instagram From Sarah O. 41:03 - Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro 41:06 - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 41:08 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 41:11 - Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert 41:14 - Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman 43:31 - Babel by R.F. Kuang 46:47 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman (a follow up from a previous Boss My TBR they loved!) 47:09 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:26 - Cabin in the Woods by Sarah Alderson 48:26 - I wish to see more blurbs from Netgalley readers on books instead of author blurbs. (Meredith) 50:18 - I wish it were easier to find fandom recommended reading order for authors with series that are within the same universe. (Kaytee) 52:44 - @birdbrainbooks on Instagram 53:08 - The Hearts and Daggers Pod on Instagram 53:27 - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. February's IPL is brought to you by Booktenders in Huntington, West Virginia. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Ken Follett joined the National Writers Series at the Alluvion on October 1st, 2023 with guest host Pat Livingston. Ken Follett is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 188 million copies of his 36 books. Follett's first bestseller was “Eye of the Needle”, a spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989, “The Pillars of the Earth” was published and has since become Follett's most popular novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah's Book Club pick. Its sequels, “World Without End” and “A Column of Fire”, and prequel “The Evening and the Morning”, proved equally popular, and the Kingsbridge series has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. Follett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife, Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nationalwritersseries/message

6:10 - The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancey7:33 - Wool by Hugh Howey9:31 - The Iliad by Homer10:24 - The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom10:58 - Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore13:31 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig14:21 - Pretty Little Liars: Flawless by Sara Shepard15:07 - Trixie Belden: The Mystery At Bob-White Cave (11) by  Kathryn Kenny16:25 - Nancy Drew Books by Carolyn Keene / Curious George Books by H. A. Rey17:31 - The Secret Life Of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd / The Help by Kathryn Stockett19:36 - Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling21:27 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien 23:47 - Heaven: A Novel by Mieko Kawakami26:24 - There's No Such Thing As An Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura27:15 - Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J. K. Rowling27:41 - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy / Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 29:27 - A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos30:51 - Lost In The Neverwoods by Aiden Thomas / Cemetary Boys by Aiden Thomas33:02 - Fear Street: The Beginning by R. L. Stine36:37 - Lock Every Door by Riley Sager / Home Before Dark by Riley Sager37:42 - Dreamcatcher by Stephen King38:44 - Coraline by Neil Gaiman40:12 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton41:28 - Dying For Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson 42:33 - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer43:20 - The Road by Cormac McCarthy45:28 - Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein / The Tale Of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter 46:13 - Whiteout by Ken Follett 48:50 - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman / Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 50:38 - Reader, I Buried Them And Other StorSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Bland settings works against the story, and riveting settings propel the story forward.  Here are techniques for creating powerful settings that will engage the reader.  Also, the Wall Street Journal's interview of best-selling Ken Follett is fascinating, and here is some of it.No Wrong Choices Welcome to "No Wrong Choices," the podcast that explores the fascinating and diverse...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Power of Three. We all know 3 is a powerful number for creation, manifesting and abundance. In this week's episode, Deb and Samantha break down exactly how you can create a Power of Three Intention group to give up a boost to your prayers, intentions and manifesting goals. Book referenced in this show include Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, The Power of Eight by Lynne McTaggart and Your Word is Your Wand by Florence Scovil Shinn.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend, subscribe, rate and leave us a kind review.Don't forget to join our community on Facebook by searching Psychic Teachers. If you have a question or story to share with us, send us an email at psychicteachers@gmail.com. For more information on us, check out our websites: debbowen.com and samanthafey.com.You can also find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaofey. Have a great week. Be the Light!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3286622/advertisement

This week, Anthony talks with one of the world's best-loved authors, Ken Follett about his latest book The Armor of Light. Having sold over 188 million copies of his books worldwide, Ken reflects on his decades-long career, sharing why storytelling remains the “core” of his life. He discusses the transition from a reader to a writer, the love affairs he has with his characters, and the incredible lengths he will go to for historical accuracy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 266 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Rising Tide Fiber Co, Enchanted Etchings, Chit Chat Knits   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   3 Crochet Charity Hats Wool Ease Thick & Quick Bedrock Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 9 mm crochet hook Standard circle increases up to (inc, sc5) Lion Brand Baby's First Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. I added a large flower using this tutorial from Instagram by tanoshiimajo. Purple Crochet Hat. Ravelry Project Page. 8 mm crochet hook. Mystery yarn.   Perry's Christmas Hat Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood Yarn: Goosey Fibers, Squishy DK. OOAK colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing. US 7 (4.5 mm) for body. Ravelry Project Page Notes- This is the 14th time I've knit this pattern. Yarn was a sample from collab with Cait for my Stay Out of the Forest Hat which you can find on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts.   I blocked & sewed the buttons on Mom's 2023 Rhinebeck Sweater Pattern: Carbeth Cardigan by Kate Davies (~$8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & this website) Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) for the ribbing and US 9 (5.5 mm) for the body Yarn: Sweitzer Fiber Mill mystery yarn purchased at Maryland Sheep & Wool 2023 My Ravelry Project Page   I added belt loops to Mom's Wave of Change Cardigan- Ravelry Project Page.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Liz's Socks Yarn: Area 51 Fibres Sturdy Alien Base ( n the  (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) in the National Periodic Table Day Colorway (self striping with rainbow and gray) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page   Jen/Riley's Matching Hexi Blankets Pattern: Using this photo tutorial & this video tutorial. Hook: D (3.25 mm) We are making 4 round hexagons. As Riley finishes one, she texts me and I work up my corresponding mini. We've done 4 so far.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Check out the October Unboxing video Progress: I finished the 3-round border in the dark gray.   Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project 4 oz of Texel from Into the Whirled- Welcome to Litchfield Ravelry Project Page   Christmas Stockings   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.0 mm) Patrick's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page Melissa's Stocking- Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming I received my Woolens & Nosh Advent socks. I wound up the contrast color and I'm going to plan to finish both cuffs before December 1st.   From the Armchair   The Armor of Light by Ken Follett (read by John Lee). Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   In My Travels   Fiber Festival of New England Ran into Jean (Mazzy Girl), Amy (CapeNeddickknitter),  Michelle- chellescrips, Jen, Carlos, Aurora & Zelda. Jess & Roger and team from Stitched by Jessalu. Donated a percentage of their sales to our FearLESS Living Fund. Donation for $350 came through this week and we are so grateful. If any other sponsors would like to do a fundraiser like this in the future, let us know! We'd love to help promote it. Check out our video to see the Eastern States Exposition Center, see what we bought and all of the fun eye candy!   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Updates this Episode Tune in to hear if you won an October Participation Prize. I also announced the winners of our Announce Q1 Challenge winners- hosted by Paper Daisy Creations. Quarter 2 Challenge: Embrace Nature brought to you by our Official Sponsor of the Quarter Bella Fio. Runs 11/1-11/30/23. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. I gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge.  Check out the Waymaker Cowl by Amanda Massingill (Mandi's Makings). Free knitting pattern available on Ravelry. WIPs Challenge: Finish WIPs you started before the Pigskin Party kicked off on 9/7/23! If you finish them between 11/10/23 and 1/10/24, you'll earn 150 points. Full details can be found in this Google Doc and in this Ravelry Thread. I announced October Participation Prize Winners, Quarter 1 Challenge Winners & gave a sneak peek of our Quarter 3 Challenge hosted by Mandi's Makings. Check out The Waymaker Cowl on Ravelry. Update from Commissioners: There is lots of excitement about the Q2 challenge. Most of the people who have finished have completed hats. If you poke around the scoreboard and the chat threads you'll see so many stunning examples. For example, quite a few folks have finished patterns from the knitting the National parks book.  Juliepoolie71 made the Crater Lakes hat. Ravelry Project Page. Esalaza made the Hawai'i Volcanoes Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. Knitternicole made the Theodore Roosevelt Beanie. Ravelry Project Page. But you don't have to knit a hat for this challenge. Hollyelyse finished a whole colorwork sweater for the challenge (in 10 days!) Check out the Ravelry Project Page. You don't even have to knit for this challenge. You can crochet or spin too. For example: Sarahsyarn86 is crocheting adorable granny squares that have daisies in the center. Check out the Ravelry Project Page. Katanorand is working on a spinning project using fiber in the colorway strawberry fields. Check out this Ravelry Post.    Events My cousin Linda's friend is looking for warm handknit/crocheted items for adult and youth homeless in Massachusetts. They set up tables on Thanksgiving and put all of the handmade items on the fence outside their church in Woburn center. Calling for all makers who want to donate. PM me on Ravelry or email me at downcellarstudio at gmail.com and I'll give you the address to send them to. Any fiber type welcome. Hats, scarves, mitts, shawls, blankets. Anything warm is welcome! I'll be participating in Vlogmas again this year. Is there anything you especially want to see? Let me know and I'll see what I can do. Check out previous years playlists:  Vlogmas 2022 Playlist & Vlogmas 2021 Playlist Vogue Knitting Live- New York City: January 25- 28, 2024     Contest, News & Notes Scrappy Helical Clasp Weft Tutorial available on my YouTube Channel. In this video I show you how to use Cate's Clasp Weft Join along with Helical Knitting to create really fun and vibrant scrappy socks without having to weave in a million ends! Check out my trip with Mom to New England Fiber Festival. November Yarnable Unboxing Video is available. Coming soon- life/health updates recorded with Mom.   On a Happy Note For Halloween, Mom & I reprised our Sanderson sister roles. I trick or treated with Hattie for a little while then hung out by the fire with family and friends. Megg & I bought a 5 pack of tickets for shows at the Boston Opera House this season. Our first show was November 1st, Frozen. We were able to add on two tickets and bring Millie and Hattie with us. We had an absolutely magical night! On the Saturday while Mom & I were at New England Fiber Festival, Riley was texting me. She did her first hexi all on her own! Then a couple more! When she ran out of minis, she moved onto her Riley Rose Cowl and sent a photo of her knitting and watching Gilmore Girls. Be still my heart! Watching Gabriella & Zachary for the afternoon. Finally making a dent in my Christmas shopping. My goal the last couple years has been to be completely finished before December 1 so I can really enjoy December. Sometimes I'm better at that than other years, but I'm going to really try hard to get that done by my deadline this year. One of my cousin Lauren's friends from Amsterdam gifted me a pack of Stroopwafels which I enjoyed with coffee in my new chicken mug from NE Fiber Fest! We went to Flight Club in Seaport District of Boston for Conor's 35th Birthday- just after I found out he and Carly are expecting their first baby in June (right around my. birthday)!   Quote of the Week   Bad luck in small doses can cast a glittering light on the rest of life. –Ann Patchett   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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How do you bring a character's voice to life in a way that is authentic? How does one get started in audio book narration?   In this episode, we learn about the art of voice-acting and audio-book narration from two very different voices in the industry.   John Lee, the brilliant narrator of the audio book version of T. A. Barron's GIANT: The Unlikely Origins of Shim, as well as hundreds of other books, shares with us how he put his thumb in the air and hitch-hiked around the universe before becoming a voice actor. Carolyn Hunter, our very own co-host, shares with us her unique journey as a voice artist.   We discover how John landed on the sparkling voice of Shim and he even treats us to a live performance.   T. A., Carolyn, and John will make you want to go home and read out loud to yourself, your kids, your loved ones. Find what voices just appear!   We hope you tune in. As Shim would say… Certainly, definitely, absolutely!   About John Lee: John Lee has read hundreds of audio books of every conceivable genre. He is the recipient of many Audiophile Magazine Golden Earphone Awards and was one of their Golden Voices of 2010. He received the Audie Award for Male Solo Narration for The Count of Monte Cristo and has narrated two series of Ken Follett's monumental historical novels as well as several of Turkish Nobel Laureate Orhan Pahmuk's celebrated works.   Learn more about GIANT: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (Prequel to The Merlin Saga).   Check out more books narrated by John Lee and Carolyn Hunter.   Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of 32 books and counting. Carolyn Hunter is co-host.   Magic & Mountains Theme Song by Julian Peterson.

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. I also review “A Spoonful of Murder” by J M Hall, “Spy Family - Book 5” by Tatsuya Endo and “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Emily were thrilled to sit down and talk with Davina Morgan-Witts, the Founder and Publisher of BookBrowse. Founded in 1998, BookBrowse is one of the earliest independent online book resources. Davina and her team of editors and reviewers are committed to being “Your guide to exceptional books.” If you are not yet familiar with BookBrowse, check it out. It is a helpful and fun resource for solo readers and book clubs. Since our last episode, Emily was on the road again and visited two public libraries in Maine. The Curtis Library in Brunswick had a Robert McCloskey exhibit featuring his books Blueberries for Sal, Time of Wonder, One Morning in Maine, Burt Dow Deep-Water Man, and Make Way for Ducklings. She also browsed the Wiscasset Public Library, which claims to be “the oldest continuous circulation library in the country.” (We understand such claims are dicey in the library world and so encourage you to research the matter for your own biblio-edification if you so desire.) Meanwhile, back in Connecticut, Chris enjoyed several Couch Biblio Adventures. She watched Eye of the Needle via Kanopy, a 1981 adaptation of Ken Follett's novel of the same name; the first episode of Lessons in Chemistry an Apple TV series based on the novel by Bonnie Garmus; and The Fall of the House of Usher, Mike Flanagan's new horror mini-series on Amazon Prime that's an homage to several of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales. And we have been reading some great books! Emily is currently reading C. Pam Zhang's LAND OF MILK AND HONEY, a dystopian novel, while Chris is following Dante's rise to the Light of God's Divine Love via THE PARADISO. Some of the books we discuss include COUNTRY PLACE by Ann Petry, AFTERLIFE by Julia Alvarez, MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE by Jenna Levine, THE QUICKENING by Elizabeth Rush, THE PURGATORIO by Dante Alighieri, AND THE GOTH HOUSE EXPERIMENT by SJ Sindu. We hope you enjoy this episode. As always, if you have any questions or comments, find us on social media or email us at bookcougars@gmail.com. Happy Reading! Chris & Emily

Jane is reunited with Ken Follett and she's thrilled. In this particularly giddy episode, they also chat HRT dreams and getting better in your 50's. Ken joins them to discuss his new novel 'The Armour of Light'. The final book in the Kingsbridge series. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El título de este episodio 65 es Escolasticismo_________________________________________________Una de las cuestiones más importantes a las que se han enfrentado filósofos y teólogos a lo largo de los siglos ha sido la interacción entre la Fe y la Razón. ¿Son enemigas o aliadas? ¿La fe cristiana es razonable o un salto ciego hacia una oscuridad irracional? Un gran avance en la respuesta a esto se produjo con la aparición de un grupo de teólogos medievales conocidos como los Escolásticos. Entre ellos destacan Anselmo de Canterbury en el siglo XI y Tomás de Aquino en el XIII.En su novela Los Pilares de la Tierra, el autor Ken Follett teje una intrigante historia sobre la construcción de una catedral en Inglaterra. Aunque la catedral y la ciudad son ficticias, Follett hace un trabajo magistral al captar la mentalidad y la visión de la arquitectura medieval.He tenido el privilegio de visitar varias veces la catedral de Colonia, en Alemania, y me fascina lo que allí se encuentra. Mientras que a algunos evangélicos estadounidenses modernos que critican la tradición puede que les eche para atrás toda la elaborada decoración y el simbolismo religioso de las catedrales Góticas de Europa, la mayoría las encuentran fascinantes estudios de arte, arquitectura y, con un poco de investigación, interesantes expresiones de pensamiento teológico. Verás, la catedral Gótica no era sólo un edificio; era un intento de encarnar los pensamientos de la época sobre Dios y el hombre.  Como dice Bruce Shelly: "Los maestros medievales del estilo gótico intentaron representar en piedra y cristal la búsqueda religiosa central del hombre. Querían representar una tensión. Por un lado estaba el hombre que aspiraba a alcanzar las alturas del cielo; por otro, estaba Dios que condescendería a dirigirse al más pequeño de los hombres".Las columnas, los arcos y los campanarios apuntan hacia arriba como dedos hacia el cielo. Pero hacia abajo llega la luz a través de las vidrieras que iluminan la Tierra y, más concretamente, a quienes se han reunido en su interior para buscar a Dios. Es la versión del arquitecto de la razón humana y la revelación divina.Las escuelas que albergaban estas catedrales dieron origen a las universidades de la Edad Media posterior. Su tarea consistía en comprender y explicar la Creación a la luz de la Palabra y los Caminos revelados de Dios. Al igual que las Cruzadas fueron un intento de extender la autoridad de Dios sobre el Medio Oriente, las universidades esperaban extender la comprensión de Dios y Su creación sobre el reino de la mente.Pero, ¿cómo se sometía el mundo de las ideas al gobierno de Dios? ¿Cómo iba a convertirse la razón en sierva de la fe? Esta época del pensamiento cristiano se denomina "Escolástica" porque surgieron métodos distintivos de erudición y surgió una teología única. El objetivo de los escolásticos era doble: conciliar la doctrina cristiana con la razón humana y ordenar las enseñanzas de la Iglesia en un sistema ordenado.Pero, es importante que señalemos desde el principio que una búsqueda libre de la verdad no estaba en el horizonte de los escolásticos. Las doctrinas de la fe cristiana ya estaban fijadas. El propósito de los escolásticos era mostrar la razonabilidad de esas doctrinas y explicarlas.Las primeras universidades estaban íntimamente ligadas a la Iglesia. Solían tener su sede en las catedrales. Un académico medieval era, la mayoría de las veces, un sacerdote o un monje. Esto comenzó siglos antes, cuando Benito de Nursia insistió en que los monjes estudiaran como medio para su desarrollo espiritual. En el siglo VIII, Carlomagno, mientras soñaba con un imperio cristiano, amplió las oportunidades de estudio mediante un decreto por el que cada monasterio debía tener una escuela para enseñar a los capaces de aprender. El propio emperador dio ejemplo con una escuela en el palacio para sus hijos y la corte.Aunque las escuelas de las catedrales se crearon principalmente para formar al clero, no pasó mucho tiempo antes de que los laicos fueran invitados a asistir también.El plan de estudios se limitaba a gramática, retórica, lógica, aritmética, geometría, música y astronomía -las 7 artes liberales, llamadas así porque en la antigua Roma su estudio se había reservado a los liberi = hombres libres-.  Los pocos textos disponibles eran escritos de un puñado de eruditos de la Alta Edad Media. Los estudiantes aprendían de Casiodoro, Boecio, Agustín, el Papa Gregorio Magno y un puñado de Padres de la Iglesia que el estudiante medieval no se atrevía a cuestionar.Podemos rastrear el nacimiento de las grandes universidades medievales a la influencia de varios maestros destacados. Fue su habilidad en la enseñanza y su entusiasmo por el aprendizaje lo que atrajo a los estudiantes.Entre los primeros de esta nueva raza de eruditos se encontraba Gerberto, maestro de la escuela catedralicia de Reims [reems] en la segunda mitad del siglo X. Aunque procedía de una familia de campesinos, Gerberto se convirtió en el papa Silvestre II. Su genio fue reconocido muy pronto, por lo que fue enviado a estudiar matemáticas a España. Allí conoció la cultura tolerante de los musulmanes. Ésta fue la primera de varias contribuciones significativas de los musulmanes al despertar intelectual cristiano de la Edad Media.Gerberto regresó a Reims muy impresionado por el espíritu investigador e inquisitivo de los eruditos musulmanes. Cuando empezó a enseñar, anunció que las citas de las llamadas autoridades ya no iban a ser aceptadas como la última palabra. A partir de entonces, exigió a sus alumnos que estudiaran los clásicos en su lengua original. Empezó a coleccionar manuscritos donde podía y construyó una importante biblioteca. No era poca cosa si recordamos que un manuscrito podía tardar un año en copiarse y costaba una fortuna.La figura más notable de este primer periodo del escolasticismo fue Pedro Abelardo. Hijo mayor de un noble menor del noroeste de Francia, Pedro cedió sus derechos de herencia a sus hermanos menores para poder vagar por Francia y aprender de los grandes maestros. Pero hizo algo más que escuchar. Desafiaba a aquellos a los que sorprendía en un error factual o filosófico.  No tardó en establecerse como profesor en París, donde atrajo a multitud de estudiantes.También empezó a escribir. En un tratado titulado Sí y No, planteó más de cien preguntas sobre la enseñanza cristiana, a las que respondió con citas contradictorias de las Escrituras, los Padres de la Iglesia e incluso los clásicos paganos. Su argumento era que aún quedaban muchos frentes de debate e investigación por resolver.  Abelardo dijo: "La primera clave de la sabiduría es el cuestionamiento asiduo y frecuente.... Porque dudando llegamos a la indagación, y por la indagación llegamos a la verdad". Esta idea de utilizar la duda para alimentar la búsqueda del conocimiento era algo habitual para los antiguos griegos, pero un terreno peligroso para los europeos medievales. Abelardo tenía unos cuantos admiradores, pero muchos más detractores, alarmados por su audaz cuestionamiento de lo que se consideraban autoridades intachables. Después de haber agitado demasiadas ollas y picado demasiadas colmenas, decidió esconderse durante un tiempo en un monasterio.Un año después se fue a vivir a un área abierta al sureste de París. Sus seguidores le construyeron un refugio, labraron su tierra y le rogaron que volviera a enseñar. Así que, reanudando su búsqueda de la razón, Abelardo volvió a enfrentarse a los conservadores religiosos. Fue entonces cuando Abelardo entró en conflicto con Bernardo de Claraval, el famoso predicador de la II Cruzada y el eclesiástico más influyente de la cristiandad. De Abelardo, Bernardo dijo: "La fe del justo cree, no discute". Bernardo consiguió que Abelardo fuera tachado de hereje y excomulgado. Abelardo se retiró a la abadía de Cluny, donde su abad, Pedro el Venerable, persuadió a Bernardo para que se reconciliara con Abelardo. La excomunión fue levantada. Abelardo pasó sus dos últimos años en el monasterio de Cluny, donde fue considerado un gran erudito y un sabio consejero.Dejaré de lado el matrimonio de Abelardo con Heloísa, una de las más notables escenas de amor de la historia.Nadie pudo detener el crecimiento de las semillas que plantó Abelardo. Surgieron escuelas por toda Europa. Menos de cien años después de su muerte, florecieron universidades en París, Orleans y Montpellier en Francia; al otro lado del Canal de la Mancha, en Oxford y Cambridge; y en Bolonia y Padua en Italia, todas ellas encendidas con las ideas que Abelardo despertó.Los estudiantes y sus maestros formaron gremios. Al igual que habían hecho los artesanos desde el Imperio Romano, los eruditos se agruparon para proteger y promover sus intereses. Se llamaban a sí mismos universitas, el nombre medieval de cualquier grupo corporativo.En Italia, la mayoría de los estudiantes eran hombres adultos que cursaban estudios avanzados de derecho y medicina. Sus gremios ejercían un enorme poder. Los estudiantes pagaban a los profesores, determinaban los cursos que debían impartirse y multaban a cualquier profesor que se saltara un capítulo en la exposición de su materia. Sin duda, un giro con respecto a las escuelas actuales.En las universidades Inglesas y Francesas, donde los estudiantes eran más jóvenes, los gremios de eruditos tenían la última palabra. Prohibían los juramentos y el juego, multaban a los estudiantes por saltarse el toque de queda y establecían los modales en la mesa.Las universidades medievales no eran los edificios con paredes de marfil y céspedes que conocemos hoy. Al principio, en Oxford y Cambridge las clases se impartían en chozas y cobertizos junto a los caminos. Se reunían en salas laterales de la catedral en París, en plazas abiertas en Italia.  Cuando el prestigio y los ingresos de un profesor aumentaban, podía alquilar una habitación para sus alumnos, donde se sentaban en suelos cubiertos de paja. Al carecer de propiedad fija, podían trasladarse cuando se enfrentaban a las autoridades locales.Junto con las clases, los maestros utilizaban lo que se llamaban disputas. Dos o más maestros debatían un texto utilizando el método de preguntas y respuestas de Abelardo. Así se desarrolló la Escolástica. Surgió del laborioso proceso de llegar a conclusiones lógicas mediante preguntas, exámenes y la organización de los detalles en un sistema lógico. Las disputas escolásticas provocaban a menudo enfrentamientos acalorados y sentimientos amargos. Las guerras de lógica se prolongaron durante años entre diferentes eruditos, y los partidarios de cada uno vitoreaban a su héroe con fuertes silbidos y pisotones. La cuestión era que los estudiantes aprendían a pensar. La aceptación incuestionable de las autoridades tradicionales ya no estaba asegurada. Ahora, las conclusiones tenían que cuadrar con la doctrina cristiana.El escolasticismo era menos una filosofía o una teología que un método de aprendizaje. Se hacía hincapié en armonizar la fe y la razón. Los escolásticos utilizaron la antigua práctica griega de cuestionar implacablemente la autoridad tradicional.  La verdad ya no se aceptaría sólo porque lo dijeran los que tenían autoridad. La verdad debía analizarse rigurosamente y llevarse al terreno de la razón. Después de todo, ¿no decía la Biblia que debemos amar a Dios con toda nuestra mente?Los escolásticos eran conocidos por su cuidadoso trazado de distinciones. En las aulas y en los libros, los temas se debatían enérgicamente, y una de las partes del debate ni siquiera se creía realmente, sino que se proponía como forma de comprobar el valor de la parte que se afirmaba.Los escolásticos querían armonizar la teología cristiana con la filosofía de la época clásica, especialmente la de Aristóteles y los neoplatónicos.Algunos escolásticos destacados son Alejandro de Hales, Alberto Magno, Duns Escoto, Guillermo de Ockham y Buenaventura. Dos de los más grandes fueron Anselmo de Canterbury y Tomás de Aquino.  La obra maestra de Tomás de Aquino, la Suma Teológica, se considera la obra cumbre de los escolásticos.Anselmo nació en una de las muchas casas nobles de Europa a principios del siglo XI. Como no tenía muchas posibilidades de destacar en el ámbito político, se hizo monje benedictino. Sus estudios le señalaron rápidamente como un hombre de aguda inteligencia y profunda reflexión filosófica. Fue nombrado Arzobispo de Canterbury durante los últimos 17 años de su vida.A menudo se llama a Anselmo el fundador del Escolasticismo, y ejerció una gran influencia en la teología europea. Es más famoso por ser el creador del Argumento Ontológico de la existencia de Dios y de la Teoría de la Satisfacción de la Expiación, según la cual la muerte de Jesús satisfizo las justas exigencias de la justicia de Dios.Anselmo dedicó la mayor parte de su tiempo a elaborar argumentos razonables para las proposiciones teológicas que ya aceptaba como verdaderas por la fe. Su objetivo no era justificar la fe mediante la razón. Quería comprender mejor lo que creía. Consideraba que la razón era la sierva de la fe, y no al revés.  La fe era lo primero y guiaba a la razón. Escribió: "Creo para comprender". Pensaba que las cosas espirituales debían ser objeto de experiencia antes de que pudieran ser comprendidas por el intelecto. Dijo: "El que no cree no ha sentido, y el que no ha sentido, no comprende". Sostenía que Cristo debía llegar al intelecto por la vía de la fe y no a la fe por el intelecto. Se declaró en contra de la creencia ciega, y calificó de pecado de negligencia que quien tiene fe no se esfuerce por conocer.Anselmo dio pruebas razonables de la existencia de Dios y razones convincentes de que Dios es una deidad autoexistente, inmaterial, todopoderosa, compasiva, justa y misericordiosa. En su libro ¿Por qué el Dios-Hombre? Anselmo demostró la relación entre la encarnación y la expiación. Su argumento de que la expiación de Cristo satisfacía a Dios tuvo un poderoso impacto tanto en Lutero como en Calvino siglos más tarde. Escribió sobre la naturaleza de la Trinidad, el pecado original, el libre albedrío, la armonía de la presciencia y la preordenación, y por qué cayó Satanás.Las dos fuentes de conocimiento de Anselmo eran la Biblia y la enseñanza de la Iglesia que, según él, estaban en total acuerdo entre sí y con toda la filosofía verdadera. Sentía la más profunda admiración por Agustín, y su concordancia con él le valió a Anselmo los títulos de "2º Agustín" y "Lengua de Agustín".   Además de ser un hombre de auténtica piedad y devoción a Dios, el historiador de la Iglesia Philip Schaff afirma que Anselmo fue probablemente el pensador más original desde Agustín.Quiero compartir la interesante historia de los conflictos de Anselmo con dos reyes de Inglaterra. La mejor forma de hacerlo es contar la historia como hace Schaff en el Vol 5 de su serie Historia de la Iglesia.Guillermo II, llamado Guillermo Rufo o el Rojo por el color de su pelo, tercer hijo de Guillermo el Conquistador, gobernó de 1087 a 1100. Probablemente lo único bueno que hizo en todo su reinado fue nombrar a Anselmo arzobispo de Canterbury. Guillermo heredó todos los vicios y ninguna de las virtudes de su padre. Despreciaba al clero. Se decía que "temía poco a Dios y nada a los hombres". No era tan escéptico como profano y blasfemo. Creía en Dios è y lo odiaba. No estaba casado, pero se entregaba a una inmoralidad flagrante. La gente decía que cada mañana se levantaba peor y cada noche se acostaba peor.Saqueó la Iglesia y oprimió al clero. Despojó a las iglesias y monasterios de sus ingresos dejándolos vacíos o vendiéndolos al mejor postor. En cuatro años transformó treinta cementerios en parques reales para satisfacer su pasión por la caza, lo que al final le costó la vida.Cuando murió el arzobispo de Canterbury, Guillermo mantuvo la sede vacante durante cuatro años. Bajo la influencia de una grave enfermedad, cedió finalmente a la presión para elegir a Anselmo, que se encontraba entonces en Inglaterra y era conocido como un profundo teólogo de carácter piadoso. Difícilmente puede imaginarse un mayor contraste de hombres. Anselmo no quería ser arzobispo. Quería volver a la vida de monje tranquilo en su abadía del norte de Italia. Pero sintió la llamada de Dios, aunque si aceptaba se enfrentaría a una batalla interminable con el rey inglés.Fue nombrado en su sede con gran celebración el 2º domingo de Adviento de 1093 e inmediatamente se dispuso a reavivar la disciplina que había decaído durante los años anteriores.Era la época del Gran Cisma Papal y el rey Guillermo apoyaba al papa francés Clemente III, mientras que Anselmo debía lealtad a Urbano II. El rey insistió en que Anselmo recibiera de Clemente el palio arzobispal, su vestidura, y luego exigió que fuera ÉL quien le confiriera la autoridad de Anselmo. Por supuesto, Anselmo se negó y tomó el palio del agente de Urbano, que había llevado la vestidura a Inglaterra en un estuche especial.Cuando el arzobispo se negó a satisfacer las cada vez mayores exigencias financieras de Guillermo, el rey lo llevó a los tribunales. Anselmo se negó a comparecer; un tribunal civil no tenía jurisdicción en asuntos eclesiásticos. Era la vieja cuestión de si un funcionario eclesiástico, en su calidad de clérigo, debía lealtad al papa o a la corona.Anselmo consiguió el permiso del rey en 1097 para ir a Roma. Pero Guillermo envió tropas tras él y lo alcanzó en Dover. Registraron el equipaje de Anselmo y se apoderaron de las ofrendas que llevaba a Roma. El viaje de Anselmo terminó como un exilio.Anselmo fue recibido calurosamente por el papa, que amenazó a Guillermo con la excomunión y pronunció una maldición sobre cualquier laico que pensara, como Guillermo, que podía investir a un obispo con autoridad espiritual. La maldición papal iba más allá, a cualquiera que aceptara tal falsa investidura.A principios de agosto de 1100, mientras cazaba en el Bosque Nuevo, el Rey Rojo fue asesinado por una flecha.  Nadie sabe si se la disparó un cazador o un asesino. Hubo poco luto por un rey que casi todos esperaban que cayera muerto. No les habría sorprendido que lo hubiera matado un rayo.Pero éste no es el final de los problemas de Anselmo con los monarcas. Cuando Guillermo II murió, su hermano menor, Enrique I, subió al trono. Enrique fue en general un buen rey que hizo mucho por erradicar lo peor de la corrupción de la corte. Reconcilió al clero sacando a Anselmo del exilio, pero renovó la controversia sobre la investidura. Nombró obispos y abades, y exigió a Anselmo que los consagrara. Anselmo se negó una y otra vez. Así pues, fue enviado a un segundo exilio. La reina sentía una extraordinaria devoción por Anselmo e intentó mediar entre él y su marido. Instó a Anselmo a que regresara, aunque tuviera que transigir un poco y conceder a Enrique cierto poder para intervenir en el nombramiento del clero. Recordó a Anselmo que el apóstol Pablo circuncidó a Timoteo como medida de compromiso.Siguiendo el ejemplo de Urbano, el papa Pascual II excomulgó a los obispos que aceptaron los nombramientos de Enrique. Pero Enrique quiso reconciliarse con Anselmo. Se reunieron en Normandía y acordaron hacer un llamamiento conjunto al Papa. Éste confirmó las investiduras anteriores del rey con la condición de que renunciara al derecho a futuros nombramientos. Esta decisión fue ratificada en agosto de 1106. El rey prometió restituir a Anselmo las rentas de Canterbury durante su ausencia, dejar de reclamar las rentas de los obispados y abadías vacantes, y devolver todas las multas del clero. Y aunque cumplió su promesa de no nombrar nuevos clérigos, envió a las sedes vacantes los nombres de los candidatos que le gustaría que las ocuparan.Anselmo regresó triunfante a Inglaterra, y fue recibido por la reina a la cabeza de los monjes y del clero. En un concilio celebrado en Westminster en 1107, el rey renunció formalmente al privilegio de la investidura. Durante los últimos años de su vida, Anselmo gozó de la amistad y el respeto del rey, y durante la ausencia de Enrique en el continente en 1108, se le confió la regencia y el cuidado de la familia real.Murió en 1109. Su impacto en el Arzobispado fue tan grande que la sede no se ocupó durante cinco años.La próxima vez echaremos un vistazo al verdadero hombre importante entre los escolásticos: Tomás de Aquino.

In this ‘north of average' episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down podcast, Tom and Ava are talking about three interesting, if a little boring, games. First up we have Panchayat and Kingsbridge - two games that don't dazzle, but do ask interesting questions about what we recommend and why. We then have a chat about Skymines - a Pfister reimplementation that impresses! Timestamps: 02:21 - Panchayat 15:56 - Kingsbridge 33:10 - Skymines

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a daily quote service and an “apology cake” win Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: discussing the range of historical fiction and our favorites in the genre The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:22  - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:48 - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery 5:26 - Sour Cream Apology Cake Recipe 7:39 - Current Reads 7:49 - The Local: A Legal Thriller by Joey Hartstone (Meredith) 10:49 - The Thirteenth Juror by John Lescroart 13:06 - Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (Kaytee) 16:27 - Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka  (Meredith) 21:21 - Maame by Jessica George (Kaytee) 26:28 - Search by Michelle Huneven (Meredith) 28:10 - From the Front Porch with Annie B.  Jones 32:55 - I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Kaytee) 33:16 - Bad Blood by  John Carreyrou 33:21 - Devil in the White City by Erik Larson 33:27 - The Yoga Store Murder by Dan Morse 39:12 - What Counts as Historical Fiction?  39:23 - The Indie Press List (patron content) 40:53 - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 41:49 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 42:47 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 44:27 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 44:49 - Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 44:51 - Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd 44:55 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamante 44:56 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 45:05 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:17 - Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia 45:51 - The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani 46:52 - Meet Us At The Fountain 46:57 - I wish British mystery lovers would get a subscription to BritBox (Meredith)  48:43 -  I wish for more books with behind the scenes glimpses into the writing process for that novel (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading