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Want to know what kind of reader you are? TAKE OUR QUIZ: https://www.currentlyreadingpodcast.com/quiz   In this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are back together to discuss their bookish moments of the week, and then tell you about three current reads each. For this week's episode, our current reads vary from ones we felt bland about, to books that we loved. For our Deep Dive, we answer a listener question about how to utilize the library well. We'll always end with our Before We Go segment, where we shout out a Bookish Friend of the week or talk about a specific small piece of our reading lives that we want to share with you. Today, Meredith shouts out a bookish friend who shared a neat graphic and Kaytee brings something she read about because Meredith read and brought it to the show. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). :00 Welcome to Currently Reading 1:22 Bookish Moments of the Week 4:48 Current Reads 4:59 The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217091799 9:22 Country People by Daniel Mason (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217197453 15:44 Sharks Don't Sink by Jasmin Graham (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780593685273 19:59 Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree by Nancy Atherton (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9780143120216 25:12 The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehman (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9798217086481  28:47 Bad Kids by Ziying Chen (Meredith) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781782277620 32:12 Deep Dive: Library Browsing and Bookish Serendipity 48:36 Before We Go 51:35 For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn (Kaytee) https://bookshop.org/a/79394/9781668208809 54:13 Wrap-Up   #books #reading #currentlyreading #podcast #currentreads ❤️ Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend on Patreon | https://patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast  Grab Some Merch on Zazzle | http://www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading Shop Bookshop dot org | https://bookshop.org/shop/currentlyreading Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to you by one of our beloved repeat stores, Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 | https://instagram.com/currentlyreadingpodcast Website | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.com/ Email | hello@currentlyreadingpodcast.com Substack | https://currentlyreadingpodcast.substack.com/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyreadingpodcast Threads | https://www.threads.net/@currentlyreadingpodcast The Hosts and Regulars:  Meredith | https://instagram.com/meredithmondayschwartz Kaytee | https://instagram.com/notesonbookmarks Mary | https://instagram.com/maryreadsandsips Roxanna | https://instagram.com/roxannathereader Production and Editing:  Megan Phouthavong Evans | https://instagram.com/mostofmegansreads

Godfrey is joined by Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, and Vishnu Vaka to talk about an opener who did 40 minutes on Godfrey's show and broke every rule of comedy etiquette, the new Obama Center opening on Juneteenth with Cat Williams and Stevie Wonder while Bill Maher hates from afar, why we should fill Obama's library with all the books Trump banned, Trump's $14 million reflecting pool falling apart after he hired a pallbearer-looking contractor with no filtration system, Trump pressuring the Knicks to come visit the White House after dissing Mamdani, the Knicks championship being brought home by Dominican, Puerto Rican, Jamaican, and Nigerian players with a Black head coach, why Vishnu still won't believe the moon landing even after Professor Dave explained it, and Clive Davis dying at 95 and Godfrey's photo with him from his SiriusXM days. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish every week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's short horror story, The Uses of Analog, inspired by the prompt "Video Store", is written by Aaron Swartz and read by Ryan Hopevere-Anderson.Content Notes:memory lossmanipulationDirected and Produced by April SumnerWritten by Aaron SwartzExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingRyan Hopevere-Anderson as NarratorEdited by Nico VetteseMusic by Nico Vettese and Sam JonesMastering by Catherine RinellaArt by April SumnerSupport Rusty Quill directly by joining our new membership platform at members.rustyquill.com or on Patreon at patreon.com/rustyquillCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillPre-order links for From the Library of Jurgen Leitner: https://rustyquill.com/novelSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates; DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comThe Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence. For ad-free episodes, bonus content and more, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon.Pre-order FROM THE LIBRARY OF JURGEN LEITNER, a Magnus novel releasing October 27th: rustyquill.com/novelBuy tickets to a Magnus Archives Live Show in Sheffield in July: crossedwires.live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A new month means a new stack of books to obsess over.  In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by the wonderful Emma to chat about the July 2026 book releases they're most excited to add to their TBRs. From buzzy fiction and page-turning mysteries to heartfelt romances and unforgettable literary reads, they're sharing the upcoming titles that have already captured their attention.  Whether you're planning your summer reading list, looking for the next great library hold or simply love keeping up with the latest book releases, this episode is packed with recommendations to help fill your TBR.  Tune in for a fun conversation celebrating the most anticipated books hitting shelves in July 2026 and discover which titles deserve a spot at the top of your reading list.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list: Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!  Here's a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026) and June – October 2026!  Book recommendations:  Emma's Picks:   Prince of Swords – Elise Kova   A Forsaken Prophecy – Stacey McEwan   In the Wake of the Ruined – Kalie Cassidy  Hot Girl Murder Club – Ashley Winstead  Foxx – Paisley Hope   The MASH Up – Laura Marie Meyers   If Books Could Kill – Kate Eberle   Daggermouth – HM Wofle  Joe's Picks:  Helpless – Jessica Knoll  My Tokyo Summer – Abby Denson   Coming Out Perfect – Richard Mercado   Case Closed, Vol. 99 – Gosho Aoyama  Witch's Inheritance – Paige Hender  The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance  – Chiara Bullen  The Masala Chai Mystery Club – MJ Soni  Ghost Girl – Eva Benefield  Alex, by Proxy – Karen Myna Cantor  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:01:20 Catching up with Emma 00:06:50 July 2026 Book Picks 01:20:23 Final thoughts and outro  Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. Record-Breaking Missionary Numbers — Pres. Oaks at New Mission Leader Seminar At the 2026 Seminar for New Mission Leaders (June 18–21, Provo MTC), President Dallin H. Oaks announced that the Church will soon have the largest number of full-time missionaries in its history, surpassing the current 87,000+ serving worldwide. The surge is driven by the first wave of 18-year-old sister missionaries (following the November policy change lowering the minimum age from 19) and the addition of 55 new missions in July, bringing the global total to 506. President Oaks outlined three characteristics defining the restored Church: (1) the fulness of doctrine (including eternal marriage between a man and a woman); (2) priesthood authority and keys; and (3) a unique testimony of Christ grounded in modern revelation and the First Vision. Sister Kristin Oaks also spoke, sharing six core truths missionaries teach. Source: Church Newsroom, June 20, 2026 Note: Strong potential for discussion on what ‘only true and living church’ means in a pluralistic world — Richie angle? 1B. New Hymn ‘Welcome Home’ — The Story Behind It Composer Andrea Brett explains how a 2017 encounter with Demetrius O’Neal — a recent convert serving as a greeter at a Spokane ward on a snowy Sunday morning — inspired her hymn ‘Welcome Home,’ now published in the new Hymns for Home and Church. Brett submitted 10 pieces when the global hymnbook was announced in 2018; this was the only one she’d written before the call. She received confirmation of its selection in February 2025, then had a full-circle moment when she and O’Neal sat near each other at the April 2025 General Conference as the Tabernacle Choir performed it. O’Neal’s name appears in the hymn’s tune name as a tribute. The hymn is now translated and sung globally. Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1C. Family History Records Are a ‘Sacred Thread’ — Elder Bragg at International Archivists Congress Elder Mark A. Bragg, General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Church’s Family History Department and FamilySearch International, was a keynote speaker at the III Congress of Archivists: Digital Archive Expo (DA-EXPO), held June 8–12 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He called family history records ‘the thin but sacred thread’ tying people together across generations, and argued that records are ‘in a very real sense, witnesses.’ Elder Bragg framed the digital revolution in genealogy in moral terms: for most of history, access to records was shaped by ‘proximity, resources and specialized knowledge,’ but today a record created in one place can be preserved in another, indexed in a third, and discovered by someone on the other side of the world. ‘The reach is astonishing. The speed is breathtaking. The possibilities are almost beyond measure.’ He also said that ‘access is an act of kindness’ — records only fulfill their divine purpose when they are found, understood, and used. His core message: preserving memory is an act of hope. ‘It says that the past is not dead to us and that the future deserves more than fragments.’ Source: Church News, June 17, 2026 Angle: Great ‘quiet but meaningful’ story — LDS family history going global and leveling the playing field for genealogy worldwide. 1D. America Gives — All 50 States Receive Food Donations The Church completed a milestone in its ‘America Gives’ initiative by delivering a shipping container of food to Hilo, Hawaii — marking all 50 states reached. The initiative aims to deliver 250 truckloads of food nationwide in 2026 to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. In Hawaii, the food went to The Food Basket, distributed to 10 local nonprofits. Notably, 42% of residents on the island of Hawaii face food insecurity — the state’s highest rate. Rosie Rios, chair of America 250 and former U.S. Treasurer, praised the milestone. Local Methodist pastor Ted Lesnett said recipients will know ‘when they were hungry, someone cared.’ Source: Church Newsroom / Richie’s document 1E. Church Donates $250,000 NZD to Christchurch Anglican Cathedral Rebuild The Church announced a NZ$250,000 donation (June 19, 2026) toward the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Anglican Cathedral — damaged in the February 2011 earthquake. Elder Peter F. Meurs (Pacific Area President) and Anglican Bishop Peter Carrell presided at the announcement. The donation comes as the project faces a $45M funding shortfall and an overall $219M budget. The Christchurch City Council has offered $15M contingent on government and Anglican Church matches. Notably, a New Zealand Buddhist community made a similar gift in 2023 — the LDS donation continues a cross-faith pattern of support for the heritage project. Source: Richie’s document Angle: Rare and heartwarming — LDS funds an Anglican cathedral. Good interfaith story. 1F. Central America Humanitarian Blitz — 5 Projects, 500,000+ People In late May and early June 2026, the Church announced five humanitarian projects across Central America (with Sister J. Anette Dennis, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, representing the Church). Projects include: the ‘Windows of Light’ eyecare program in El Salvador (350,000+ screenings to date); safe water access for 250,000+ in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (with UNICEF); nearly 750 computers/tablets donated to 66 educational institutions in Guatemala; and medical equipment for the ‘La Mascota’ children’s hospital in Nicaragua. Source: Church Newsroom, June 2026 2. FAITH & DOCTRINE 2A. President Christofferson in Philadelphia & Toronto A busy week of ministry for President D. Todd Christofferson: He offered the invocation at Becket’s Canterbury Medal Gala in Philadelphia (multifaith event celebrating religious liberty), alongside Elder Gary E. Stevenson and others. The group also visited the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — fitting, ahead of America’s 250th. Christofferson reflected on D&C 101 and the Constitution’s purpose to protect ‘all flesh.’ From Philadelphia, he and Sister Christofferson traveled to Toronto, meeting 250+ missionaries in the Canada Toronto Mission weeks before it divides into three missions (Toronto West, Toronto East, and Montreal). He also spoke to hundreds of LDS youth, with one — Amelia Fischer — saying ‘no amount of words can describe how I felt tonight.’ Source: Richie’s document / Church Newsroom 2B. BYU Scholar Study: Religion Adds 7.6 Years to Life The BYU Wheatley Institute is releasing three reports analyzing 3,000 of the most scientifically rigorous studies (culled from 60,000+ papers by Duke University) on religion and health. Key findings: 33/34 studies show improved social health; 10/11 show improved mental health; 7/8 show improved physical health. Regular worshippers live an average of 7.6 years longer (up to 13.7 years longer for African Americans). A ‘landmark finding’: 256 studies show religion prevents/aids recovery from substance abuse (vs. 6 showing negative impact). Author Loren Marks recommends public health frameworks treat religious involvement like exercise recommendations. Source: Richie’s document 2C. Elder Soares Testifies in the Philippines Elder Ulisses Soares completed a two-week ministry in the Philippines (mid-May 2026), meeting with 600+ young single adults in Cebu, 450+ in Quezon City, and 340+ missionaries at the Philippines MTC. His recurring message: ‘His arms are extended to all of us.’ The Philippines has more than 905,000 Latter-day Saints — the Church’s fourth-largest national membership. Two new temples were also dedicated in the Philippines this month: the Davao Philippines Temple (Elder Renlund, May 3) and the Bacolod Philippines Temple (Elder Andersen, May 31). Source: Church Newsroom, June 17, 2026 3. CULTURE & CURIOSITIES 3A. LDS Author in Everyman’s Library — A First BYU biology and bioethics professor Steven L. Peck has reportedly become the first Latter-day Saint author included in the prestigious Everyman’s Library series (publishing canonical English fiction since 1906). His 2012 novella A Short Stay in Hell — a philosophical horror story about a Mormon man condemned to an afterlife library containing every possible book — went viral on BookTok and found a new audience. A literature historian noted: ‘No Mormon or Mormon-adjacent writer that I know of has ever been featured in this prestigious series.’ The Salt Lake Tribune covered the story, noting the irony that a theological horror story marks one of the most significant moments in LDS literary history. Source: Salt Lake Tribune / Richie’s document 3B. The Sasine Family — 40 Countries Before Age 1 Keith and Chelsea Sasine, an LDS couple stationed in Germany (Keith is an Army oral surgeon), made history in November 2025 by taking their youngest daughter Mia to 40 countries before her first birthday (March–November 2025), using a Honda Odyssey for European road trips. The family of six (including Izzy, 10; Abby, 9; and John, 4) attends local wards wherever they travel — a faith anchor the couple says strengthened their testimony and taught their kids the importance of the Sabbath globally. They’re planning a move to Colorado Springs in 2026. Source: Richie’s document 3C. Jen Affleck (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) Expecting Baby #4 Jen Affleck, 27-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing with the Stars alum, announced June 18 that she and husband Zac Affleck are expecting their fourth child. She shared the news on Instagram captioned ‘Chapter Four.

In July of this year, 2026, the new, multi-million-dollar Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public in Medora, North Dakota, population 121. The senior historian for the T.R. Library is a man named Michael Patrick Cullinane, a professor of history at Dickinson State University in North Dakota, 36 miles from Medora. To coincide with the opening of T.R.'s Library, Professor Cullinane has written a book titled "Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet." He credits Mrs. Roosevelt with building a tennis court right outside the president's West Wing office. Cullinane says: "The convenient location robbed Roosevelt of any excuse to skip his daily exercise." In the book, Cullinane introduces readers to over 30 of T.R.'s tennis partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Library That Dies With Every Person with Miles Spencer   There is a Kenyan saying that Miles Spencer dropped into the middle of this conversation without warning — the kind that stays with you after the recording ends. When a person passes away, an entire library burns to the ground. If you have ever stood at a funeral wishing you had asked one more question, this episode was made for that moment. Miles Spencer is a three-exit entrepreneur who has caught three technology megatrends in his career: dot-com, mobile, and now AI. But his most personal work is Reflekta.ai, a platform carrying more than 20,000 family stories that lets people have spontaneous, dynamic conversations with loved ones who have passed. His sister, using the platform, walked step-by-step through an elderberry pie recipe in a live conversation with their mother Nancy — 25 years after Nancy died.   In This Episode: Why Wall Street lifestyle debt traps smart people for 15 years and what it costs them beyond money — Rocky called it "the golden jail cell" How Miles's father's voice was reconstructed from a 10-second voicemail found on his granddaughter's phone, five years after his death, and why that voice became the only one Miles will hear for the rest of his life What AI actually is — electricity, not a product — and why the stories only you hold are the one asset AI cannot manufacture Why Reflekta deliberately withholds full-motion video: "We are reconnecting with a reflection of the person. We are not bringing people back to life." How to reach the 80% ready score that enables a real conversation, and what it means when people stall at 78% and can't bring themselves to cross the threshold The AI4 Las Vegas presentation where the audience went silent, then began crying — and Tesla filed a complaint because Reflekta's booth was overflowing into their space   Key Insights: Curiosity named late is still curiosity. Miles did not call himself "the curious kid from Pittsburgh" until much later in life. The thread was there the whole time. Not naming your core gift does not diminish its effect. Low expectations may be underrated. The steady, compounding life that nobody photographs or glorifies is also the life that does not crash from irrelevance. The currency of the future is the story no one else can tell. AI flattens accounting, legal, and marketing overhead. It cannot replicate what only your family witnessed. Lifestyle debt is a freedom problem wearing the clothes of a financial one. The moment you buy the house and enroll the kids in private school, you have chosen the shape of your next 15 years. "Learn to learn" is the one skill that survives any economic shift. Whatever markets look like today, they look different in six months.   About Miles Spencer: Miles Spencer is CEO and a founder of Reflekta.ai, a Soul Tech company that turns family stories into spontaneous, dynamic digital connections. A three exit entrepreneur, investor, and storyteller, he is also the author of A Line in the Sand, Havana Famiglia and former co-host of PBS's MoneyHunt.   Links: Website: https://reflekta.ai/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/     Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom! Thanks for listening! Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro appointment 15 minutes If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul https://www.facebook.com/richersoul http://richersoul.com/ rocky@richersoul.com Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

“S” is for South Caroliniana Library. The South Caroliniana Library building was completed in 1840 as the central library building for South Carolina College (later the University of South Carolina).

In July of this year, 2026, the new, multi-million-dollar Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens to the public in Medora (muh-"DOOR"-uh), North Dakota, population 121. The senior historian for the T.R. Library is a man named Michael Patrick Cullinane, a professor of history at Dickinson State University in North Dakota, 36 miles from Medora. To coincide with the opening of T.R.'s Library, Professor Cullinane has written a book titled "Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet." He credits Mrs. Roosevelt with building a tennis court right outside the president's West Wing office. Cullinane says: "The convenient location robbed Roosevelt of any excuse to skip his daily exercise." In the book, Cullinane introduces readers to over 30 of T.R.'s tennis partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a fatal shooting in California

The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Click here to join Sync Producer Hub Highlights from a live Sync Producer Hub episode: members celebrate placements and licensing wins, share practical advice on pitching the same playlist to multiple libraries, and explain delivery details (stems, cutdowns, sample rates). The episode also breaks down mechanical vs performance royalties and how reruns keep paying, discusses tools like session player, AI artwork, Disco/Co-Work automation, and publishers' preferences, and answers community questions on starting a publishing admin and using AI in submissions.

Nature in the Classroom with Ernesto Rodriguez: Creating Calmer, More Focused Learning SpacesWhat if supporting children's focus, well-being, and learning could begin with the spaces where they spend their day?In this episode, Victoria Hackett sits down with Ernesto Rodriguez, founder of Nature in the Classroom, to explore how nature-inspired learning environments can help children feel calmer, more engaged, and better able to learn. Drawing on his background in school psychology, photography, and environmental education, Ernesto shares the story behind his innovative work bringing tree canopy imagery into schools and classrooms.Together, they discuss the science behind our connection to nature, the role of biophilic design in education, and why creating restorative learning environments matters now more than ever.Whether you're a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school leader, or parent, this conversation offers practical ideas and fresh inspiration for bringing more nature into children's daily lives.In This Episode:The story behind Nature in the ClassroomWhy our brains respond so strongly to natureThe research connecting nature and attentionHow classroom environments influence learning and behaviorWhat teachers and students experience after nature-inspired transformationsThe relationship between indoor environments and outdoor learningSimple ways educators can bring more nature into their classroomsWhy nature connection is essential for children's well-beingAbout Ernesto Rodriguez:Ernesto Rodriguez is the founder of Nature in the Classroom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of nature into schools through immersive tree canopy installations and nature-inspired learning environments. His work combines school psychology, photography, and environmental education to help create spaces where children can thrive.Resources:Nature in the ClassroomFacebookInstagramContact ErnestoConnect with Victoria:For more conversations about outdoor learning, nature-based education, and raising connected, curious children, subscribe to The Outdoor Classrooms Podcast and share this episode with a fellow educator.Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEmail: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagramFacebookOutdoor Classroom Resources & Links:

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With the 160th observance of Juneteenth, the United States enters the two-week corridor between the largest Black liberation ritual directly connected to global rituals of African self-determination and the country's nativist Semi-quincentennial Fourth of July celebration ritual. In a country entangled in a war of choice, this week marked a gauche white nationalist White House lawn brawlfest, the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, the continuing celebrations and tensions surrounding soccer's North America-hosted World Cup, and the multinational New York Knicks Basketball Championship Parade and Ceremony. Alongside these rituals, a proliferation of Juneteenth Emancipation Day/Jubilee commemorative events is taking place. This unique convergence raises questions of Governance, Cultural Meaning-Making and Movement and Memory in the context of US and global Social Structures on the brink of renegotiations. Ritual moments are public narratives that reveal various values while often threatening to flatten looming realities. The space between Juneteenth and July 4 allows us to also consider spaces between facts and wishes, remembrances and aspirations.Are you a member of Knarrative? If not, we invite you to join our community today by signing up at: https://www.knarrative.com. As a Knarrative subscriber, you'll gain immediate access to Knubia, our growing community of teachers, learners, thinkers, doers, artists, and creators. Together, we're making a generational commitment to our collective interests, work, and responsibilities. Join us at https://www.knarrative.com and download the Knubia app through your app store or by visiting https://community.knarrative.com.To shop Go to:TheGlobalMajorityMore from us:Follow on X: https://x.com/knarrative_https://x.com/inclasswithcarrFollow on Instagram IG / knarrative IG/ inclasswithcarr Follow Dr. Carr: https://www.drgregcarr.comhttps://x.com/AfricanaCarrFollow Karen Hunter: https://karenhuntershow.comhttps://x.com/karenhunter IG / karenhuntershowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California's primary votes are still being counted, and there's a lot of speculation about what that could mean for the election. It might take until July 4th before all the ballots are in. Mark breaks down the process for getting into the Obama Presidential Library. The new Iran deal is stirring controversy; many people don't like it, saying it's a big shift from President Obama's JCPOA. Alan Greenspan, the longtime Federal Reserve chair and legendary economist, passed away at 100. A new report claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci withheld certain information about the COVID pandemic, according to Military Officer Tulsi Gabbard. Mark interviews New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin. President Trump and Vice President Vance now have 60 days to try to strike a deal with Iran; if not, there could be some serious consequences for Republicans heading into the midterms. Mark and Michael discuss whether the rising tensions between Israel and the U.S. could hurt the Iran deal and maybe even the economy. They also share their thoughts on why President Obama's presidential center has been such a lightning rod for criticism. And, in New York, there's a push to redesign traffic lanes, which Mark and Michael break down in detail. Turns out, a lot of tourists in the U.S. have never tried ranch dressing! Plus, since many international visitors don't tip, some restaurants are rethinking their pricing strategies. There's talk of upgrading the bike and bus lanes on 6th Avenue in NYC, and the debate continues over whether Central Park's iconic horse carriages should go electric. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman stops by to update us on his campaign. He argues that Governor Kathy Hochul's spending on unnecessary programs shows New York doesn't have a revenue problem; it's a spending problem. Jimmy Kimmel is about to take some time off, with some big names filling in for him. Also, Apple's raising prices on its products, and AI might be the reason why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2 of this year's Pride Mix series, Mike and Dusty highlight the milestones of trans history and visibility in the United States from the Stonewall Uprising to the present day. For more of our episodes on hikes in this and other National Parks, click here. To browse through our entire Library of hiking trail episodes, Trail Mix episodes, interviews, and more, visit our Episode Finder.Instagram: @GazeAtTheNationalParksFacebook: Gaze at the National Parks#gazeatthenationalparks#hikeearlyhikeoften#adventureisoutthereHosted by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanEpisode Editing by Dustin Ballard and Michael RyanOriginal Artwork by Michael RyanOriginal Music by Dave Seamon and Mariella KlingerMusic Producer: Skyler FortgangCheck out Aeropress and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://aeropress.com. And go to MoonTravelGuides.com to get your Moon Travel Guide today! Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code GAZE for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The lesser of two evils… is still evil. After a devastating car accident leaves his wife on the brink of death, Ben Rosen is approached by a mysterious, dying man in a hospital corridor who offers him an impossible bargain: her life in exchange for their future firstborn child. https://darkrose.io/original-ips/nevertellnew https://www.instagram.com/darkrosestudios —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

Separate Roads, 14min., Canada Directed by Shalina Saleira When former high school sweethearts Daniel and Tyler meet again years after a painful breakup, they're forced to confront the scars of their past - including Tyler's attempt to 'cure' his love through religious conversion therapy. They try to bury the hatchet and find closure, but old wounds may be too deep to heal. https://www.instagram.com/separate.roads.film https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-separate-roads —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

WILDsound interviewed Darcy Birdwhistle Cook, a grade 12 student from the suburbs of Toronto, about her 3-minute film "Cooked," which was accepted into the under-5-minute film festival. The film, which explores a woman trapped in a bad marriage who uses a microwave to glimpse alternative realities, was created as a grade 11 film project and shot in under 5 hours at a family friend's downtown apartment. Darcy discussed her decision to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production at Concordia University in Montreal rather than a Bachelor of Arts at McGill and explained how her teacher encouraged her to submit her work to festivals. She shot the film alone with a non-professional actress and used her family friend's actual apartment and fridge for the location, demonstrating impressive technical skill for a high school student. Darcy expressed interest in continuing her film studies and potentially working in the industry, while also discussing her favorite film, "The Social Network" which she has watched approximately 20 times. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

Watch the Best Scene Reading: https://youtube.com/shorts/IwwMYlr7Im4 Sasha, a rising star athlete with Olympic dreams, sees her future derailed after a brutal assault in college leaves invisible wounds that never fully heal #femalefestival #screenplay —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

In a dystopian future, two mercenaries steal a legendary katana from the Mexican Yakuza. Hunted by a relentless Cyborg, their concert turns into chaos as they face off in a deadly final showdown. https://www.instagram.com/6superfabs9/ Director Statement K.O. - Malcriada, the first Mexican cyberpunk film, crafted with passion and dedication by an ensemble of talented artists who poured everything into creating this rich, dystopian universe. This film pushes the boundaries of survival, where moral limits are blurred, and technology has merged with humanity in unprecedented ways. Inspired by iconic sci-fi films of the '80s such as Terminator, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner, Malcriada pays homage to these classics while delivering a fresh perspective uniquely rooted in Mexican culture. Accompanying this visual experience is an electrifying soundtrack by the emerging HyperPunk band, Malcriada, led by the talented Mathilde Sobrino and Pepe Pecas. At Reserva Films, we remain committed to genre innovation, presenting audiences with bold new narratives and aesthetics. We stand firmly behind Mexican talent and independent cinema, fostering a creative community capable of delivering powerful productions beyond traditional industry confines. —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

This interview discusses Selena Alvarez's short film "Star," which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in as her first film festival submission. Selena, a self-taught filmmaker who began as a dancer, explained how the film explores her personal journey of reconnecting with her inner child and re-discovering her love for dance after turning 30. She described keeping the project secret for two years with a cast of 30 trusted friends, filming in both New Jersey and Puerto Rico, and handling all aspects from cinematography to editing herself. The film features her niece playing young Selena and her sister playing the mother role, with a visual style that progresses from bright colors to dark tones before ending with a white church scene. Selena expressed interest in potentially creating a horror-themed dance film next while emphasizing the importance of maintaining joy in dance rather than taking it too seriously at a young age. https://instagram.com/ninamoonlove —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

DEAD END POC, 3min., CanadaDirected by Jeffrey AtsusonWhen a trio of deranged, violent misfits invade a seemingly nondescript suburban home on Halloween night and terrorize the owners for the benefit of an elite dark web audience, they soon discover that the real terror already lives inside the house.https://instagram.com/deadendpicture——Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpodhttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpodhttps://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod ——Love for for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP.• Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime.• Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime.Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial.Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browseAlways an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

WHITE SHADOW, 98min., Singapore Directed by Gloria Chee, Eileen Cheng An untimely diagnosis of a terminal illness sends Ren Jie into a tailspin. Determined to experience love in the limited time she has left, Ren Jie sets out to give her all to Kai Ting, a premature widow still grieving the tragic death of her husband. Through her relentless pursuit, Kai Ting eventually softens. The two friends who have known each other for decades experience the most powerful emotion - love. A moving journey ensues - two individuals learning to trust, communicate, be brave, and vulnerable, but neither are prepared for the agony and heartache in their inevitable separation. https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-white-shadow https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgV7SHElHS/?igsh=MTF5MTQwOTRidnN0aQ== —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

Soul of a free woman, 1min., Poland Directed by Magdalena Kołodziej-Olszewska A personal transgression illustrating the universal oppression of women. https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-soul-of-a-free-woman —— Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod —— Love for for you to try the Indy Film Festival AP. • Daily new film festival of the best new films from around the world. New archived festival to watch anytime. • Library of over 500+ award-winning films to watch anytime. Go to https://www.wildsound.ca and sign up for the free 3-day trial. Check out the daily film festival (and previous ones from last month) at https://www.wildsound.ca/browse Always an amazing lineup of films. Inspiring for storytellers.

In this episode of The Archive Project, we feature a discussion on late writer Ursula K. Le Guin's legacy of pacifism and environmentalism. Our moderator is Theo Downes-Le Guin, Ursula's son and literary executor. Theo is in conversation with Oregon-based writers Juhea Kim, author of the novel Beasts of a Little Land, a finalist for the 2022 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and Michelle Ruiz Keil, author most recently of the young adult novel Summer in the City of Roses, which was a finalist for the inaugural Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. In her speech at the 2014 National Book Awards, accepting the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, Ursula said: “Hard times are coming, when we’ll be wanting the voices of writers who can see alternatives to how we live now and can see through our fear-stricken society and its obsessive technologies to other ways of being, and even imagine some real grounds for hope.” Juhea Kim and Michelle Ruiz Keil are two of those voices that we need now. In this conversation, Juhea and Michelle discuss how they came—and returned—to Le Guin's work, her influence on their writing, and how they are carrying her legacy forward, including the responsibility of the artist as a humanitarian. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at Literary Arts on July 15, 2022. “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was a celebrated author whose body of work includes 23 novels, 12 volumes of short stories, 11 volumes of poetry, 13 children's books, five essay collections, and four works of translation. The breadth and imagination of her work earned her six Nebula Awards, seven Hugo Awards, and SFWA's Grand Master, along with the PEN/Malamud and many other awards. In 2014 she was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2016 joined the short list of authors to be published in their lifetimes by the Library of America. Michelle Ruiz Keil is an author, playwright, and tarot reader with an eye for the enchanted and way with animals. She is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novels All of Us With Wings and Summer In The City of Roses. Her writing for adults can be found most recently in Bitch, Cosmonauts Avenue, and the anthology Dispatches From Anarres: Tales in Tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin. She is a 2021 Tin House Scholar and the recipient of residencies from Hedgebrook, The Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, and the Bloedel Reserve. Born in San Francisco, Michelle has lived in Portland, Oregon for many years where she curates the fairytale reading series All Kinds of Fur and lives with her family in a cottage where the forest meets the city. Juhea Kim is a writer, artist, and advocate based in Portland, Oregon. Her bestselling debut novel Beasts of a Little Land was named a finalist for the 2022 Dayton Literary Peace Prize and a Best Book of 2021 by Harper’s Bazaar, Real Simple, Ms., and Portland Monthly. Her writing has been published in Granta, Slice, The Massachusetts Review, Zyzzyva, Guernica, Catapult, Times Literary Supplement, The Independent, Sierra Magazine, and elsewhere. She is the founder and editor ofPeaceful Dumpling, an online magazine at the intersection of sustainable lifestyle and ecological literature. She has received fellowship support from the Bread Loaf Environmental Writers' Conference, the Regional Arts & Culture Council, and Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University. She earned her BA in Art and Archaeology from Princeton University.

Join us as Claudette and Kim bring a special crossover podcast edition. Listen to this The Library is Open podcast with host, Elise Aiello, Marketing Executive of ByWater Solutions, and her special guests, Azadeh Jamalian, Founder, CEO of The Giant Room, and Claudette Stockwell, Killingly Public Library Director.Send us Fan Mail

this episode we once again morph into the literary agony aunts of your dreams to dish out sweeping advice with little to no authority. we discuss the perks of joining a library (see: ways to cure shopping addiction and support your community). we talk about the it-girl books of the year, Yesteryear by Clare Caro Burke and Strangers by Belle Burden as well as their film adaptations starring Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow alike. talk lit get hit merch rears its head as the big question of the episode – where does it come from, how does it get made, who wants it? and we find ourselves once again discussing our ongoing battle against screen time and our bid to lead a deeply Ed Sheeran life. please note: this episode was recorded before Gwenyth Paltrow's endorsement of luxury Israeli apartments was revealed.send us your voice messages here

The Library of Alexandria was one of the most important and most celebrated buildings of the ancient Mediterranean. It was a great hub of learning and literature and made Alexandria one of the ancient world's foremost centres of knowledge and culture. But when was it built? And where did all the books come from?Tristan Hughes speaks to Dr. Islam Issa about the story behind one of histories greatest libraries. Together they explore why Alexandria's reigning dynasty - the Ptolemies - were so obsessed with acquiring knowledge and uncover whether it really did burn down in a great fire.MOREThe Lighthouse of AlexandriaListen on AppleListen on SpotifyPtolemy I: The First Greek PharaohListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWe're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - grab your tickets here.Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week, PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo Rocca reports on the issue of birthright citizenship, what it is and why some are trying to restrict it, which is currently before the Supreme Court. Tracy Smith catches up with comedian and actor John Mulaney. Lee Cowan visits the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which has been 107 years in the making.

Episode: 1592 In which we use fancy words instead of simple ones.  Today, the quotidian denominator.

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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcomes back author and professor Laurence Maslon. Brandon and Larry are commemorating the 70th anniversary of the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel. The two discuss the production's history and legacy.  Laurence Maslon is an arts professor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, as well as associate chair of the Graduate Acting Program. His most recent book is an updated companion volume to the PBS series Broadway: The American Musical. He is also the host and producer of the weekly radio series, Broadway to Main Street (winner of the 2019 ASCAP Foundation/Deems Taylor Award for Radio Broadcast) on the NPR station WLIW-FM. He edited the two-volume set American Musicals (1927-1969) for Library of America, as well as their Kaufman & Co., Broadway comedies by George S. Kaufman. Other books include the companion book to Come From Away, Broadway to Main Street: How Show Music Enchanted America (Oxford), The Sound of Music Companion, and the South Pacific Companion. He is the writer and coproducer of the PBS American Masters documentary, Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me, and wrote American Masters documentary Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds. He served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards from 2007 to 2010. He has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker, Opera News, Stagebill, and American Theatre. 

What Is His Name?This episode explores the importance of knowing God's name—not merely as a title, but as the revelation of His character. When we know who God truly is, our hearts begin to trust Him more deeply, and His name becomes a refuge for every fear, sorrow, and need.The Secret of His Comfortbook by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

In this opening episode, we introduce The Secret of His Comfort, a modern-language edition of Hannah Whitall Smith's classic work The God of All Comfort. We'll explore the heart behind the book, Hannah's life and legacy, and why her message of trust, surrender, and comfort in God still speaks so deeply today.This episode also offers a gentle invitation into the theme of the series: that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in constant fear, striving, or unrest. True comfort begins as we come to know God as He truly is—our Father, Shepherd, Refuge, and the God of all comfort.The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

Why This Book Has Been WrittenIn this opening episode, we are introduced to the heart of Hannah Whitall Smith's message: the Christian life was never meant to be lived under fear, heaviness, or constant striving. True comfort begins when we come to know God as He truly is—loving, faithful, near, and entirely trustworthy.The Secret of His Comfort book by Jacque Waggoner is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

FOX News Digital Reporter Michael Dorgan joins The Brian Kilmeade Show to expose the staggering cost overruns, massive delays, and unpaid contractor scandals plaguing the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Dorgan reveals how local, minority-owned subcontractors have been forced into bankruptcy and silenced by harsh non-disclosure agreements while the project's budget skyrocketed past $850 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mike reacts to the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, weighing criticism of its design and comments made during the ceremony. He discusses Juneteenth, debates over how the holiday is viewed across the political spectrum, and questions whether anti-ICE protesters represent ordinary Americans. The conversation also turns to the latest developments surrounding Iran, including ongoing negotiations, conservative criticism of the administration’s approach, and why some on the right remain skeptical of what Mike sees as a step toward greater stability in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Esotericist, Ike Baker returns to the mind meld!

Today's first hour is built around a theme of media incompetence and Democrat corruption/waste. CNN does more investigative work to test the algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool than they ever critically investigated Covid. Or Joe Biden's mental collapse. Or Hunter's laptop. Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Newsom are politically and financially exposed through donor relationships, charity compensation, and possible whistleblower fallout. Democrats clutching their pearls over the cost of the Iran conflict don't mind the $800 million on Obama's Library and the contractors who have not been paid. 

The temperature is rising, and so is the romance stack. In the Season 3 finale of Book Lounge by Libby, romance novel matchmaker, experienced bookseller, and bookish creator Destinee (@yourromancedestinee) joins the lounge to share the steamy romance books that deserve a spot on your summer TBR.  From slow burns that leave readers desperate for more, to romances packed with chemistry, banter, longing, and unforgettable love stories, Joe & Destinee share recommendations for every kind of romance reader. The conversation dives into what makes a great romance novel, why the genre continues to captivate millions of readers, and how finding the perfect romance book is all about matching the right story to the right reader.  Season 3 may be coming to a close, but Book Lounge by Libby isn't going anywhere! After this episode, the podcast will move to a monthly rhythm of three episodes per month through the end of September when Season 4 launches with even more author conversations, reading recommendations and behind-the-scenes book world discussions.  Whether searching for spicy romance books, summer romance reads, or a brand-new favorite love story, this episode is the perfect way to heat up a reading list.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list: Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!  Here's a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026) and June – October 2026!  Book recommendations:  Destinee's picks:  Never Seduce a Scot – Maya Banks  High Seas Heat – Sarah Blue  Die for Me – Shirlene Obuobi  By the Bootstraps – Alexa Martin  Rebel Heiress – Amalie Howard  Just a Highland Fling – Naina Kumar  Psy-Changeling Series (Book 1: Slave to Sensation) - Nalini Singh  Joe's picks:  Extracurricular – Rachel Lynn Solomon  Goliaths of Wrestling Series (Book 4: False Comeback) - Lily Mayne   Jacksonville Rays Series (Book 4: Pucking Strong) - Emily Rath  Shoutout: Puckboys Series (Book 1:  Egotistical Puckboy) – Eden Finley & Saxon James  Night at the Vampire Castle – Hari Conner  The Hades Calculus – Maria Ying  Time and Time Again – Chatham Greenfield  Lost Boys series (Book 1: The Skeptic) – Kelly Fox  Who's in this episode:   Destinee (yourromancedestinee) - Links  Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:01:16 Welcome to Destinee 00:02:15 Get to know Destinee and what got her into romance! 00:04:30 The change of the romance reader landscape 00:07:33 What are your favorite/least favorite tropes?  00:11:24 What are your favorite questions to be asked as a bookseller?  00:15:30 Romance Recommendations! 00:54:05 Thank you and outro   Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So maybe you already know I'll be teaching a section of ninth grade next year to help a local school fill a hole. Want to know what I was doing at 11 pm the night after I agreed to this role?  Guess. If you guessed working on my class library, you are so right.  Let's talk about first steps, for my library, and maybe, if you're thinking of starting one of your own, for yours. Whether you're completely new to building a classroom library, about to start a new one in a new place (like me), or building new layers onto a library you've already begun, I think you'll find some helpful inspiration in this episode. Links: Access the Scholastic Compendium on Reading Research: https://www.scholastic.com/worldofpossible/sites/default/files/Research_Compendium_0.pdf  Sign up for Camp Creative Coming in July: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/Khm334 Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Grab the free Better Discussions toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!