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Best podcasts about reading break

Latest podcast episodes about reading break

The Reader's Couch
How to Overcome Reading Slumps and Reignite Your Love for Books

The Reader's Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 21:27


This episode is all about reading slumps!  I'll share some common causes of reading slumps and practical tips to help you get out of your slump, and I'll also provide a list of book-related activities you can do if reading isn't working for you right now.Reading slumps are common for many readers, and it happens to even the most thoughtful, dedicated, and diligent readers.  I feel like we've all been there at some point; I know I have, and because this is a book podcast that introduces you to authors and their books, I feel like this is a long-overdue conversation.The BiblioLifestyle 2023 Spring Reading Guide has twenty-one new books across seven categories. You'll also find some reading tips and fun things to do this season, along with some spring-themed recipes.  Get your free copy of the guide at springreadingguide.com and discover the season's best new books.Register to attend the Epigraph Literary Festival and join us from Thursday, April 27th through to Saturday, April 29th, 2023.  Early birds get first dibs on even swag when they register at epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:  Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here. MORE RESOURCES:  Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey. 

Pod Sounds
A Reading Break

Pod Sounds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 2:22


Cecilia shares some updates, including an article of hers that's new in Longreads: “Let Go of Your Ego: A Reading List on Brian Wilson and PET SOUNDS” (https://tinyurl.com/2p879xzv). If you're looking for some not-so-scholarly addenda to the whole first season of this podcast, then all you need is this list. If nothing else, it'll give you some fun rabbit-hole reading to cap off the week. In the meantime, keep an ear out for our next Newman episodes, and catch up on the Beach Boys ones if you're not caught up already. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podsounds/support

Library Life
Publishing Trends We Hate (S3E10)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 42:24


Shaena and Jenna talk about three types of books that they "hate." These are the books that they are tired to seeing on the new book shelves at the library and wish would be banished to the overflow stacks. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh, and Jenna talks about Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose. The episode ends on a positive note, where Shaena and Jenna share the trends that they love. What do you think of current book trends? Share your thoughts using #librarylifepod

Library Life
Is Professionalism Dead? (S3E9)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 45:55


Shaena and Jenna discuss the many facets of professionalism. What does it mean to be professional in appearance and behaviour? Does it even matter anymore? They get into the nitty gritty on issues such as wearing jeans to work (gasp!), using clothes to build confidence, cell phone usage and bringing your personal life to work. Jenna also shares her dreams about loose punctuality policies. On the Reading Break (21:30-27:50), Shaena talks about The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler, and Jenna talks about Well Met by Jen DeLuca. What do you think professionalism is? Share your thoughts using #librarylifepod

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Library Life
We Read the Governor General's Literary Award Books So You Don't Have To (S3 E8)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 51:18


Shaena and Jenna talk about the 5 children's books that were nominated for the Governor General's Literary Awards (2020). The books are: Nevers by Sara Cassidy, Pine Island Home by Polly Horvath, Harvey Holds His Own by Colleen Nelson, The Barren Grounds by David A. Robertson, and The King Of Jam Sandwiches by Eric Walters. Did these titles deserve to be nominated? What book did we think was going to win? Is it hard to read children's books as an adult? The conversation covers all these topics and more. On the Reading Break (21:58-28:06), Jenna talks about The Watchmaker Of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley, and Shaena talks about A Study In Scarlett Women by Sherry Thomas. Share your thoughts on social media using #librarylifepod

Library Life
A Journey Into Diverse Romance (S3 E7)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 42:13


Shaena shares her love of romance by giving ten book recommendations that have diverse main characters. Jenna gets schooled in romance terminology, such as "H.E.A" and "forced proximity." On the Reading Break (21:52 - 28:37), Jenna talks about Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo and The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher, and Shaena talks about The Dating Plan by Sara Desai. The books mentioned in this episode are: the Brown Sisters series by Talia Hibbert, the Bergmen Brothers series by Chloe Liese, Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heran, The Boyfriend Project by Farah Rochan, The Bride Test by Helen Hoang and The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. Share your thoughts on social media using #librarylifepod !

Library Life
Should The Library Get Rid Of Problematic Books? (S3 E6)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 42:23


Shaena and Jenna discuss the slippery slope of censorship in public libraries. Prompted by recent headlines (Dr. Seuss, Halifax Public Library etc.), the conversation explores the tension between standing up for what's right and protecting freedom of speech. On the Reading Break (17:10-24:25), Shaena talks about Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert, and Jenna talks about The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Censorship is a complex topic, and this conversation just scratches the surface. Share your thoughts on social media using #librarylifepodcast

Library Life
What is the Future of Library Programming? (S3 E5)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 45:43


In some not-so-casual small talk, Shaena and Jenna open the episode with a discussion about the most memorable programs they've attended. Shaena shares some research about the evolution of children's programs, and then they get into some of the pleasant and not-so-pleasant surprises of virtual programming during a pandemic. During the Reading Break (36:15-30:28), Shaena talks about "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman, and Jenna talks about "Shadow and Bone" by Leigh Bardugo and "Nevers" by Sarah Cassidy. The episode ends with Shaena and Jenna's predictions for library programming post-pandemic. Will virtual programs still exist? Share your thoughts with us on social media using #librarylifepodcast .

Library Life
First Pages: Literary Fiction vs. Genre Fiction (S3 E4)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 43:26


Shaena and Jenna talk about the differences between literary fiction and genre fiction by comparing the first few pages of The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs. The conversation touches on award culture, book snobbery and if you should challenge yourself when reading. During the Reading Break (26:00-33:10), Shaena talks about The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman and Jenna talks about City Of Thieves by David Benioff. Do you enjoy literary fiction or genre fiction more? Let us know by using #librarylifepodcast

Library Life
Do We Actually Miss Having Customers in the Library? (S3 E3)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 47:50


No customers are allowed in our library buildings right now, due to COVID-19. Do library staff actually miss having them in the building? Shaena and Jenna discuss their thoughts. The conversation covers how their jobs have changed during curbside service, the problem with one-sided reference questions, the chaos of creating book bundles and if they still find the same fulfillment at work. On the Reading Break (25:45-38:03), Shaena talks about "Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell and "The Last Train to Key West" by Chanel Cleeton. Jenna talks about her mixed feelings regarding "Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders." Do you miss customers? Reach out to use on social media using #librarylifepodcast .

Library Life
Are We Using Our Kobos Too Much? (S3 E2)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 42:10


Shaena and Jenna share their experiences with reading on their Kobos and consider abandoning paper books altogether. Maybe it's okay, maybe it's not. Jenna (Kobo-newbie) also explains the history of the ereader, and Shaena (Kobo-pro) shares her ereader journey. In the second half of the podcast, the idea of books as "art objects" is discussed. During the Reading Break (22:11-31:00) Jenna talks about "A Court Of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas, and Shaena talks about "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novak. We would love to hear your opinion on ebooks. Reach out to us on social media using #librarylifepodcast!

Library Life
We Want to Be Better in 2021 (S3 E1)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 39:25


Welcome back to another season of Library Life! Shaena and Jenna each share some professional goals for 2021 and get caught up on how life's been going. Shaena talks about returning to school and some new duties at work. Jenna shares her struggles with finding the work-from-home/life balance, as well as an idea for a future training session. On the Reading Break (20:22-28:15), Shaena talks about "The Midnight Bargain" by C.L. Polk, and Jenna talks about the "Rockton Series" by Kelly Armstrong. Reach out on social media and share your goals for 2021 using #librarylifepodcast!

The Feed
The Feed - Reading Week

The Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 20:02


From fishing to unicorns, the Feed has you covered during Reading Break.

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Child of the Library
#04 - Where to start when you start reading again

Child of the Library

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 19:58


We probably all have a hard time every now and then to incorporate reading in our busy schedules. Or we might even encounter a period of time where we don’t feel like reading or start to believe that there are hardly any books we enjoy. I hope I can give you a couple of tips to fall in love with reading again and find the books that inspire you to pick up more. AND I introduce a new podcast section in this episode - so jump on in.

Library Life
Season 2 Finale: Goodbye 2020, See You Never (S2 E18)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 39:41


Like any good library-themed project, we begin with the stats for season two of Library Life. Next, we look at our favourite and least favourite episodes of the season. We reflect on the year's ups and downs and chat about where we want the show to go in season three. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about her Christmas-themed book, Skipping Christmas by John Grisham, and Jenna talks about The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. Thanks for another great season! We'll see you in the new year! Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

The Req Room with Mandy and Mio
Reading Break I

The Req Room with Mandy and Mio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 103:38


Hello, we are the shining contemporary podcast, Req Room with Mandy and Mio! This week, we decided to take a... erm, break from reading, and throw some questions to our listeners on Instagram. During the episode, Mio explores why his failure to know what cakes and trees are is his greatest weakness as a writer. We also talk about our favorite spoken word poets and short stories, and which of Mandy's celebrity impressions Mio is most jealous of. cw: explicit language Show notes: - Tweet about Alvin and the Crispmunks - Ours Poetica on YouTube - "Poet, Breathe Now" by Adam Gottlieb - "Fly", a short story by Olivia Gunning on Short Fiction - The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube - Extensive thread of all the people Amanda wants to STAY AWAY from our podcast Special thanks to all our followers who contributed answers for this episode! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thereqroompod for more updates on future episodes. Our theme music: 64 Sundays by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Library Life
How to Say "No" to Customers (S2 E17)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 44:53


How do you maintain good boundaries in the library? We attempt to answer this question and dive into the many complexities of providing good customer service without giving too much of yourself. This conversation is filled with personal examples of how we've over-extended ourselves and our strategies to improve our own boundaries. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire and Homework by Julie Andrews. Jenna talks about The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Feel free to reach out on social media. Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Being Trans
Being Trans s02 e51

Being Trans

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 29:24


Reading Break - phew

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Library Life
Thoughts From a Shelver During Covid (ft. Elizabeth) (S2 E16)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 50:59


We are joined by our friend Elizabeth, who just started working as a shelver. We talk about how Covid has affected the shelvers' regular duties, the library hierarchy and how working at the library shapes reading habits. During our Reading Break we talk about a Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab, A Study In Scarlett Woman by Sherry Thomas, Would Like To Meet by Rachel Winters, and Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. You can find Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethreda. Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
Shaena Finally Reads Still Life by Louise Penny!!! (S2 E15)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 47:49


The day has finally come! Shaena has read one of Jenna's all-time favourite books, Still Life by Louise Penny. We laugh a lot and discuss our thoughts on this mystery novel. There is fangirling (by Jenna) and musings on the actual number of trees in Three Pines (by Shaena). The conversation strays to topics including the middle-aged women POV and the many themes of Can Lit. Heavy spoilers occur from 32:37-38:39. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab, and Jenna talks about Come and Eat by Bri Mckoy. Have you read Still Life? If so, let us know what you think! Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
Jenna Wrote a Novel and It's About a Library! (S2 E13)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 33:52


This is a bit of a departure from our usual content, but Jenna wanted to share some big news: she finished writing her book! Shaena interviews her, and Jenna shares the story of why she wrote a novel that's set in a library. The conversation gets into different aspects of the writing life and how part-time library jobs make room for creative pursuits. Jenna also gets real about self-doubt and the need for perseverance in any kind of art. To continue the conversation, reach out on social media! This episode has no Reading Break. Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
I Survived the Library Reopening!! (S2 E11)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 46:12


Shaena talks about her anxieties surrounding the reopening of her library during the pandemic and what happened when the customers finally returned for browsing. She also shares some of the mechanics of reopening a library and offers some words of advice. On the Reading Break, Jenna talks about how reading urban fantasy went and The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart. Shaena talks about The Custard Protocol series by Gail Carriger and Who Speaks for the Damned by C.S. Harris. Enjoy! Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
A Journey Into Urban Fantasy (S2 E10)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 44:06


In this episode, Shaena introduces Jenna to the world of Urban Fantasy through book recommendations. We also talk about the books that we are currently reading and just finished in our Reading Break. The books mentioned in this episode are: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moing, Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch, Angel Blood by Nalini Singh, Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs, Hounded by Kevin Hearne, Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris, Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep and A Bad Day For Sunshine by Darynda Jones. Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
What is it like to Work in a Library During Coronavirus?

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 42:38


Jenna's gone back to work at the library! Shaena interviews her to see what it's like to work at a library during a pandemic. She talks about safety measures, having no customers in the building and curbside pick-up. In the second half of the episode, we look back at our 2020 library predictions and see if they'll still stand up in the post-pandemic world. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice and Hounded by Kevin Hearne, and Jenna talks about Undercover Bromance by Lyssa K. Adams and Locke & Key: Volume 1 by Joe Hill. Reach out to us on social media and share your experiences with working in libraries during this time. Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
5 Ways Libraries Can Support the Black Lives Matter Movement (S2 E8)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 43:11


In this episode, we talk about how libraries can engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. We have a frank discussion about our own shortcomings in this area and discuss practical ways that libraries can to support people of colour. As always we have our Reading Break where we discuss the books that we have just finished, just started, and anticipate reading. The books that we talk about are: The Waking Land by Callie Bates, My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, and Wolf of the Plains by Conn Iggulden. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic so contact us on social media! Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
Books That Help You Escape Everyday Life (S2 E6)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 40:18


In times like these, books can be a great source of comfort. In this episode we talk about books that let you escape into another world. There is no official Reading Break, but we talk about a number of books in this episode and our current reads towards the end. You can see the complete list here: https://bit.ly/3bKhEkP . Let us know your favourite books to get lost in! Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
Reviewing Reviews of Libraries (S2 E5)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 45:54


This episode we read Google Reviews of libraries! We share a few laughs, and get serious about some of the issues brought up. The conversation touches on "risky play," paying for parking, being too noisy, homelessness and more. In the Reading Break, Shaena talks about When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton and Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas. Jenna talks about A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas as well as Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. (P.S. None of the reviews are about the libraries we work at!)  Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com 

Library Life
Vacations, Hemingway and Do "Classics" Really Matter? (S2 E4)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 48:01


In this episode, we begin with a little bookclub for The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and then we talk a bit about visiting the Hemingway House in the Key West. After the Reading Break, we get into a discussion about classic books--love 'em or hate 'em. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, and Jenna talks about A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.

Library Life
Goodbye 2010s, Hello 2020s: Trends in Public Libraries (S2 E1)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 47:35


Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In this episode we talk about some trends that occurred in the last decade of libraries, and the trends that we hope to see in the new decade. Some of the topics we get into are maker-spaces, library layouts, roving and hiring staff without library experience. On the Reading Break, Shaena talks about finishing the Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden and Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery. Jenna talks about the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. There's some hot takes in this episode, and we'd love to hear your opinions! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com

Library Life
Understanding the Macmillan Ebook Embargo (Episode 17)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 43:23


The purchasing of library eBooks has always been complicated, and it just got worse. In this episode we learn about library ebooks by examining the Macmillan ebook embargo. The Macmillan embargo went into effect on November 1, 2019, limiting the amount of ebooks a library could purchase in the first eight weeks of publication. Librarians and customers had a lot to say about it, and so do we! In the middle of the episode we pause for a Reading Break where we talk about Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews and Trudeau by John Ivison. Sources referenced document: https://bit.ly/2s7YSSF As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Shaena's Journey From Part Time to Full Time (Episode 16)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 44:28


In this episode Shaena talks about her career journey from the highs to the lows. Shaena also discusses the full time grind and how she handles working full time. As always we have our Reading Break where we talk about the books we are currently reading. On this Reading Break, we discuss The Line Between by Tosca Lee and Book Lover by Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack. As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Nancy Drew in Film and TV: Featuring the CW's Nancy Drew (2019) (Episode 15)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 59:51


In this episode of the podcast we look at the beloved girl detective, Nancy Drew, and her appearances in television and film. This episode was prompted by the latest 2019 adaption simply called, Nancy Drew, that airs on the CW. The other versions that we chat about are Nancy Drew...Detective (1938), Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939), Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977), Nancy Drew (2007), and Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019). On the Reading Break we share the books that we're currently reading, which are The Plotters and A Court of Mist and Fury.  As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
We Answered Your Questions (Episode 14)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 46:06


On this episode we answered your burning questions about the library. You guys asked, and we answered. We also talked about the books we are currently reading on our Reading Break. We hope you enjoy the episode; we had a lot of fun making it!   As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Does Library Rebranding Work? (Episode 13)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 43:54


On this episode of Library Life we talk about the Toronto Public Library's new logo and the Seattle Public Library's controversy. We also discuss the pros and cons around library rebranding. As always, on Reading Break we talk about the books we are currently reading. As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Bridging the Gap Between Fiction and Non-Fiction (Episode 12)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 43:24


On this episode we discuss why readers tend to choose between fiction and non-fiction. Jenna introduces Shaena to different types of non-fiction books to get her started on her journey into the non-fiction stacks. And of course, we talk about the books that we are currently reading during the Reading Break. Here are the books that Jenna talks about: Dinner with Edward by Isabel Vincent Feeding My Mother by Jann Arden Better Than Before by Gretchin Rubin The View from the Cheap Seats by Neil Gaiman No Time to Spare by Urusla K. Le Guin This Is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick Hannus by Rachel Lebowitz The Life Span of a Fact by John D'Agata Blue Nights by Joan Didion As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Who Gets To Be Called a "Librarian" (Episode 11)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 43:23


In this episode we discuss the issue of who gets to be called a librarian. We learn about the history of the librarian profession, the education needed, and the role of librarians and library assistants. We debate the idea that everyone who works in a library should be called a librarian. On our Reading Break we talk about the books that we are currently reading. As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Looking At Librarians in Film and TV (Episode 9)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 56:59


We watched 10 films and TV shows, all featuring librarians and libraries, and talked about how realistic the librarian was, their presence in the film/TV show, and how much we enjoyed the film/TV show overall. Due to the length of the episode we decided to forgo the Reading Break. We hope you enjoy the episode. As always we want to hear from you! Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Our Lives In Books (Episode 8)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 47:00


This is the podcast where we talk about the books that shaped us into the readers that we are today. It's basically one big Reading Break! Oh, and don't mind the thumps and bumps; it's just the sound of our books hitting the desk. Our bad. We would love to hear about the books that you loved at the different stages of your life. Contact us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
The Curious Case of Impostor Syndrome (Episode 7)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 44:26


Impostor Syndrome what is it? Listen as Jenna discusses her experiences with it at the beginning of her career. Find out what we are currently reading in the Reading Break. As always we want to hear from you. Find us at: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Library Life
Readers' Advisory: Where We Came From and What We're Doing (Episode 5)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 43:14


In this episode we look at some of the history behind Reader's Advisory, with a special focus on Joyce Saricks and the Downers Grove Public Library. After the Reading Break, where we discuss what we're reading, we share some of our own experiences with R.A. and offer some helpful tips. If you have any suggestions on what we should talk about or if you just want to say hi, you can find us on: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Additional Links: SOLS website: https://www.sols.org/index.php/interlibrary-loan-and-delivery-service-changes SOLS petition: https://www.change.org/p/doug-ford-stop-the-cuts-to-the-southern-ontario-library-service-and-ontario-library-service-north-4e77e695-b7c5-46ae-a869-ae40c0b049a3 Complete episode source material and attribution list: https://bit.ly/2H6b1vt

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Library Life
Our Top 3 Library Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Episode 4)

Library Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 44:53


Find out what mistakes we made in our library careers and what we learned from them. Also find out what books we're currently reading in Reading Break. If you have any suggestions on what we should talk about or if you just want to say hi, you can find us on: Twitter: @librarylifepod Instagram: @librarylifepod Email: librarylifepodcast@gmail.com Music Used: Thorn Horn by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

CiTR -- Radio Pizza Party
Crisp Burgundy Milk Steak, Yikes!

CiTR -- Radio Pizza Party

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 90:01


On today's episode we have guests Riya Talitha, Sammy Smart and Johann Cooper to talk "Reading Break and eatin' steak." We discuss the wonders of beef and all its glory, what we think about it as well as how we all plan to spend our reading break. It is also revealed that one of the guests is living under a pseudonym, listen to find out who.We then round out the episode with a new game called Tweet it or Yeet it, to a rousing success if we don't say so ourselves.

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Spencer Latu Show
#27 Wet’suwet’en, Alberta, Fall Reading Break

Spencer Latu Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 60:02


In today's episode, we discuss the resistance of the Wet’suwet’en people against big energy, Alberta's expensive propaganda campaign, and UBC's fall reading break, in numbers.

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The Feed
The Feed - What to Do For Reading Break!

The Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 27:29


This week's show explores some fun ways to spend your time over the week-long break, including many hidden gems on campus and around the city!

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CiTR -- Arts Report
A Prize-Filled Show

CiTR -- Arts Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 65:01


We did TWO ticket giveaways on today's show for two different jazz concerts: Branford Marsalis, Eldest of Famed Jazz Family and For A Night in New Orleans with Jazz Giants Bridgewater & Mayfield. Congrats to the winners! Interviews with Kokoro Dance's Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi; and UBC Theatre & Film's Eurydice Costume Designer Alix Miller. Upcoming shows at the Norn Theatre and review of Cliff Cardinal's Huff, as well as talks about Reading Break and Valentines. Hosted by Ashley Park and Christine Kim. joined by Arts Reporters Jake Clark and Andy Ta.