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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a poem a day + excitement over release days Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we discuss your top books from 2019-2024 and draw the giveaway winner The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:59 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 2:07 - The Poetry Foundation's Poem of the Day 2:27 - A Rebellion of Care by David Gate 3:55 - The Black Wolf by Louise Penny 4:34 - The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny 6:02 - Our Current Reads 6:08 - The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong (Kaytee) 8:21- A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 9:03 - The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds by Jennifer Moorman (Meredith) 10:11 - Words Matter Bookshop 10:40 - The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman 14:17 - The Bookshop by Evan Friss (Kaytee) 15:12 - Parnassus Books 17:29 - Exile in Bookville 17:58 - Books - A Manifesto: Or, How to Build A Library by Ian Patterson (Meredith, Goldsboro link)  20:16 - Goldsboro Books UK 24:16 - The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler  26:03 - I Leave It Up To You by Jinwoo Chong (Kaytee) 29:05 - Flux by Jinwoo Chong (amazon link) 29:34 - The Wasp Trap by Michael Edwards (Meredith) 32:45 - The Guest List by Lucy Foley 33:09 - Listeners' Top Ranked Books 35:11 - Giveaway Post to see other listeners' best books! (reminder - giveaway is CLOSED) 42:17 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 42:32 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 42:43 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green 42:56 - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 43:06 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 43:07 - Still Life by Louise Penny 43:59 - Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 44:03 - Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 44:08 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 44:16 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 44:18 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Giveaway Winner Christie's Reads 47:25 - Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen 47:27 - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 47:30 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 47:33 - Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout 47:35 - The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt 47:39 - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 48:17 - Meet Us At The Fountain 48:22 - I wish to tell you about the gold star item I found for reading and sleep. (Kaytee) 48:32 - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari 48:47 - Bloom 51:30 - I wish for you to try more specific ASMR rooms or listening to playlists for books. (Meredith) 51:34 - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 51:37 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 51:38 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. November's's IPL is brought to us from Content Bookstore in Northfield, Minnesota. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Actor and comedian Tig Notaro welcomes Stephen Colbert to the "Star Trek" family, and reads part of a work by her late friend, the renowned poet Andrea Gibson who is the subject of Notaro's new documentary, "Come See Me in the Good Light." The documentary premieres on AppleTV on November 14th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We read some spooky books, share our halloween weekends, and Raeleen gives a plumbing update!Support The Podcast:Join our patreon and become a Dust Jacket! patreon.com/booksunboundFollow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_unbound/Our website: booksunboundpodcast.comNeed Info or Some Books?Buy books with our affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/BooksUnboundAll the books we mentioned in this episode: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/booksUse our affiliate link to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1! https://tidd.ly/3dyW1XwOur Patrons:A special thanks to our Gold Foil Team on Patreon: Adriane, Alex, Alli, Bellanora, Brittany, Bronte, Candis, Cassie, Christina, Claire, Debra, Diana, Emily, Gene, Gerald, Inbar, Jennifer, Jessica, Jill, Judith, Karina, Livi, Luna, Michelene, Nicole, Róisin, Sherralle, Tiffany, and Vanessa!

In this special episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged, Bunni Pounds interviews actress, author, producer, and national spokesperson Candace Cameron Bure about America Reads the Bible, a historic event hosted by Christians Engaged, taking place April 18–25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., and livestreamed nationwide.Candace shares her lifelong love for God's Word, her journey of faith, and her mission to inspire Americans to engage with Scripture daily. Over 420 national leaders from every sphere of influence will read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and churches, businesses, and families across the country are invited to participate through livestreams, prayer, and discussion.From celebrating America's 250th anniversary to fostering revival in homes and communities, this event is designed to make Scripture accessible, engaging, and transformational. Candace and Bunni discuss creative ways to join in, the power of God's Word in everyday life, and how Christians can be part of this moment in history.Candace also shares about her newest projects that reflect her heart for faith and family:

Paul Yoon reads his story “The New Coast,” from the November 17, 2025, issue of the magazine. Yoon is the author of five books of fiction, including the novels “Run Me to Earth” and “Snow Hunters,” which won the 2014 New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, and the story collection “The Hive and the Honey,” which was published in 2023. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nelson and Gladys Gonzalez snuck into the US in the 1980s from Colombia, rooted themselves in California where they became Christians, and eventually became lay leaders at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. CT's Andy Olsen got to know the Gonzalez family and recounts their complex and poignant story in his piece ‘An American Deportation.' We've asked Andy to read his piece out loud. We think you'll love it. Settle in and enjoy!  READ THE WRITTEN VERSION: -They Led at Saddleback Church. ICE Said They Were Safe. by Andy Olsen. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  -Join the conversation at our Substack.  -Find us on YouTube.  -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Andy Olsen is the senior features writer at Christianity Today. He previously oversaw the print magazine team. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, among other outlets, and has been recognized by the Religion News Association and the Evangelical Press Association. ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suri is up for another bangin' Loose Reads with Rosetta and Milly! Today, she chats about Thomas Pynchon's new novel Shadow Ticket. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to Timeout Bookstore!

Send us a textThe scariest monsters don't live in forests; they live in your head, in your hallway, and sometimes under your bed. We dive into two viral Reddit horror stories that turn everyday routines into nerve-grinding fear: a wife who peeks from corners with a grin that won't blink, and a return‑to‑sender package that arrives with a smell no one forgets. We read them aloud, pause to breathe, and break down why these tales work so brutally well.First, we explore the anatomy of dread in the “peeking wife” story: how a playful moment mutates into menace, why eye contact from the wrong angle short-circuits your calm, and how silence can scream louder than any jump scare. We talk shower-curtain fears, the psychology of being watched, and the way proximity turns love into danger. When hiding spots shrink—from the corner, to the kitchen floor, to the bathroom closet—the story pins you between empathy and survival, and we map each step of that escalation.Then we switch lanes to the “package marked return.” It's part true-crime vibe, part internet cautionary tale: a would-be viral stunt, a heavy box no one wants to open, and a vlogging camera that outlives its owner. We follow the slow-burn horror—the smell, the soggy cardboard, the clatter of a garage door—and the gut-punch twist that reframes guilt in one awful second. Along the way, we unpack why found-footage still haunts us, how everyday tech amplifies terror, and what responsibility looks like in a world chasing views.If you love unsettling storytelling, practical fear analysis, and a little gallows humor to steady your nerves, you're in the right place. Hit play, share this with a friend who claims horror “doesn't get to them,” and tell us: which moment made you check your corners tonight? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review so we can keep bringing you the stories that stare back.

Picture a market research firm capable of scanning over 660 billion websites and online channels in less than a second. This allows it to monitor real-time trends, consumer sentiment, and competitor activity across 180 languages. Why does this matter? Because Parrot Social, a Singapore-based AI leader, is transforming how companies understand their markets using cutting-edge AI insights. Their platform provides actionable data that fuels strategic business growth for major corporations. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Hamidah Aidillah, Founder of Parrot Social, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation with poet and writer Cyra Sweet Dumitru who reads from her new memoir Words Make a Way Through Fire: Healing After My Brother's Suicide.Sign up for Michelle Redo's free monthly newsletter The Re-do at michelleredo.com Listen to more of Phil Redo's music at Band Camp, Apple Music and Spotify.Cyra Sweet Dumitru is a published poet, instructor of poetry, writing coach, former medical writer, and one of four certified practitioners of poetic medicine living in Texas. She served as faculty in the Department of English for 20 years at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, and developed curriculum for the Institute of Poetic Medicine as faculty for the Practitioner of Poetic Medicine training program. Her poems have appeared on the walls of San Antonio's City Hall, on city buses, been spoken on national public radio, appeared in city newspapers and national literary journals, and been read in dozens of bookstores and museums. Her four collections of poems include: What the Body Knows (Orchard Press), Listening to Light (River Lily Press), Remains (Pecan Grove Press) and Elder Moon (Finishing Line Press). Cyra offers therapeutic writing circles for adults learning to live creatively with trauma, bereavement, depression, and anxiety. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her family.

5 Hours and 37 MinutesPG-13This is the complete audio of Pete reading and commenting on Maurice Samuel's 1924 book "You Gentiles."You Gentiles by Maurice SamuelPromo code peteq for 5% offPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Earnings are filtering in, and companies are seeing a tale of two very different consumers. The group raising concerns about their customer base, and the names not seeing any slowdown. Plus Novo and Eli Lilly nearing a deal with the White house to lower obesity drug prices. What it means for the space, and how it could change medicare coverage of the weight loss drugs.Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author Melanie D.G. Kaplan fell in love and rescued a former lab dog. She wanted to find out about his past life. Her book, "Lab Dog" helps people understand the problems with animal experimentation. Get "Lab Dog," wherever books are sold. The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 9 million strong and growing.  Hosted by Emil Guillermo.  Contact us at PETA.org. Follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Get the podcast on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/@emilamok1  Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! Originally released Nov.3, 2025. ©PETA, Emil Guillermo 2025

Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Everything is fine here.  And that's because Magda and Lindsay have your reading recipe for cozy season! Listen in as they recommend relaxing reads for every kind of person.  Aching for a crime procedural? No need to investigate recs. Looking for a little love in your life? Snuggle up! Need the comfort of a classic? They've got your literary cardigan.  This is a no-muss, no-fuss episode guide to relaxing.    Books mentioned in the episode:  “Five Broken Blades“ by Mai Corland “Four Ruined Realms“ by Mai Corland “Legendborn“ by Tracy Deonn “They Both Die at the End“ by Adam Silvera “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year“ by Ally Carter “Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies“ by Heather Fawcett “Emily WIlde's Map of the Otherworlds“ by Heather Fawcett “Emily WIlde's Compendium of Lost Tales“ by Heather Fawcett “Station Eleven“ by Emily St. John Mandel “House on the Cerulean Sea“ by TJ Klune “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Daisy Jones and the Six“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Pride and Prejudice“ by Jane Austen “The Work of Art“ by Mimi Matthews “The Trouble with Love and Coaches“ by Harriet Ashford “Little Women“ by Louisa May Alcott “Frankenstein“ by Mary Shelley “Great Expectations“ by Charles Dickens “Percy Jackson and the Olympians“ by Rick Riordan “The Book of Doors“ by Gareth Brown  “The Glass Hotel“ by Emily St. John Mandel “Exit Party“ by Emily St. John Mandel “Last Night in Montreal“ by Emily St. John Mandel “The Thrashers“ by Julie Soto “Rose in Chains“ by Julie Soto “Atmosphere“ by Taylor Jenkins Reid “My Friends“ by Fredrik Backman “The Land of Sweet Forever“ by Harper Lee “The Secret of Secrets“ by Dan Brown “King of Ashes“ by S.A. Crosby “Alchemised“ by SenLinYu “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil“ by V.E. Schwab “The Knight and the Moth“ by Rachel Gillig   Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Nombre: PaolaLeyendo: La hora de la estrella, Clarice Lispector¿Por qué quisiste leer esto? Mi cariño por Clarice es inmenso. La Hora de la Estrella fue el primer libro que leí de ella y la vida no fue igual después de eso. Pocas veces leo en voz alta y qué mejor que tener la oportunidad de hacerlo con las que ella escogió y puso en este libro. Me parece que hay algo especial, único y mágico en sus escritos: siempre están llenos de frescura reconfortante (casi la misma que sucede cuando se lee por primera vez).¿Cómo te grabaste? Con el micrófono de mi computadora, en la sala de mi estudio y cerca del mediodía de un martes de julio de 2025. Aun con un poco de distancia entre mi ventana y la calle, algunos ruidos se colaron./Why did you want to read this? My affection for Clarice is immense. The Hour of the Star was the first book I read of hers, and life wasn't the same after that. I rarely read out loud, and what better than to have the chance to do so with what she herself chose and included in this book. I think there's something special, unique, and magical about her writing: it's always full of a comforting freshness (almost the same as when you read for the first time).How did you record yourself? With my computer's microphone, in the living room of my studio, around midday on a Tuesday in July 2025. Even with a bit of distance between my window and the street, some noises still sneaked in.

Election Day takes center stage as Michael welcomes David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. From his role on NBC's Decision Desk, Wasserman shares how he models races, what signals he's watching in Virginia, New Jersey, and California, and what tonight could mean for Trump, the Democrats, and the country's political future. A smart, fast-moving conversation about data, demographics, and democracy — from inside the engine room of Election Night. Original Air date 4 November 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to The Struts Life! As a lifelong reader, there's nothing I love more than a fantastic book recommendation, and this week, bassist Jed Elliott is opening up his personal library to share the top five essential books he most often "prescribes" to people. This isn't just a simple list of favorites; it's a deeply personal literary journey where each recommendation is tied to a pivotal moment. Discover the surreal and mind-bending novel suggested by a mysterious performer on tour in France, the powerful book that gave him the courage to take a massive career leap, and the only story that has ever made him cry mid-flight. If you're looking for your next great read and want a glimpse into the art that inspires The Struts, you'll have to listen to the full podcast episode to add these life-changing titles to your own collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on HSM Reads the Bible: The Podcast, Zach, Dylan, and Makayla are taking a deep dive into the story of Saul and David. As contrasts to one another, we see how each of these men's stories is shaped by their decision to either choose righteousness or reject God. Join us this week and as we give you some insight on this week's reading! 

This episode is a deep dive into the coaching art of reading running data, showing listeners how to move beyond simple pace and time to uncover the true story of a race. Coach Erica Weitz  walks us through her process, detailing the specific metrics—from heart rate variability and running power to cadence—that tell her whether an issue was fitness-related, execution-related, or simply down to an off day. She explains how she reconciles the cold hard numbers with the athlete's subjective feedback and outlines the necessary steps to translate complex data into clear, actionable training adjustments for future success. This is a must-listen for any runner who wants to understand how a professional coach analyzes their performance.If you enjoyed this type of information, please consider subscribing to our channel for more race recaps,  running news, running shoe reviews, and more! Our guest is Erica Weitz, www.exclusiveendurance.comWe are now on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Lettyruns·  Our website: www.marathonmedia.us ·  Our Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningpodcast/ ·  Our Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/runningpodcast·  Join our Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/speedstriders/ ·  Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@RunningPodcast Discount Codes for Runners: https://www.runswag.com

When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one newsletter to produce an audio version, than this shall be what happens. As in, this a stand-alone audio edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter produced by Town Crier Productions with information about growth, development, government, and the occasional attempt at humor. I'm Sean Tubbs, encouraging readers to become listeners, listeners to become readers, and glad you're here either way.On this edition of the program:* The Virginia Senate follows the Virginia House of Delegates in advancing a Constitutional amendment to allow for a one-time redrawing of Congressional districts (House story) (Senate story below)* A preview of two readings coming up this month from the poet and author MaKshya Tolbert (story below)* Charlottesville design panel approves design for fence at Downtown Mall business, though Council must approve special exception (read the story)* Work continues to prepare candidate projects for VDOT's next Smart Scale Round (read the story)* Greene Supervisors briefed on innovation corridor planning (read the story)* Council signs off on revenue-sharing application for sidewalk in Meadows neighborhood (learn more)Charlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.First shout-out: Westwind FlowersFall is in full bloom at Westwind Flowers! With the crisp autumn air settling in, they're celebrating the season with fresh, local blooms perfect for every occasion.And as the holidays approach, let Westwind Flowers bring local beauty to your celebrations. Dress up your Thanksgiving table with seasonal blooms, gift your host or hostess with a gorgeous indoor plant, or join us for one of our Holiday Wreath Workshops on November 29th or December 6th. Create your own festive wreath, from the base to the finishing touch, with expert guidance and fresh, locally grown greenery.Westwind Flowers offers sustainably grown, thoughtfully curated cut flowers, perfectly suited to the season and the special moments in your life. They believe the blooms in your vase should be just as fresh, and just as local, as the food on your table. Visit their website to learn more!Virginia Senate passes first reference of Constitutional amendment to allow mid-Census redistrictingThe Virginia General Assembly has taken the first step towards amending the state constitution in order to allow for a one-time redrawing of Congressional boundaries to counter similar moves being made elsewhere.Democrats hold the majority in both the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate, and Republicans in both chambers objected to the process, arguing there was not sufficient notice to voters and that at least a million people have already cast their ballots in early voting. A lawsuit has been filed and the first hearing is on November 5, a day after the election.Article XII of the Virginia Constitution describes how that document can be changed. Section 1 explains that both houses of the General Assembly must first adopt a resolution. Then an election has to take place in the House of Delegates. Then the General Assembly has to vote on the resolution a second time before it goes to the voters in a referendum.Amendments to the Virginia Constitution are fairly common with the last one approved by voters in 2024. Over 92 percent of the electorate approved a proposal to extend tax exemptions to spouses of soldiers killed in the line of duty.In 2020, two-thirds of the electorate voted to establish an eight member Virginia Redistricting Commission which would take over the process of establishing legislative districts from the General Assembly.In the final week of October 2025, Republicans argued in committee meetings and from the House and Senate floor that this amendment counters the will of the people. Democrats argued the step is necessary to counter a presidency that is acting beyond its power by asking other states to change their rules.This story covers the Virginia Senate debate on October 31.For more background, go back and read these two stories:* Virginia General Assembly has begun consideration of Congressional redistricting during special session, October 29, 2025* Constitutional amendment for Virginia redistricting passes House, awaits action in Senate, October 31, 2025The Senate took up House Joint Resolution 6007 the Friday morning of Halloween. The day before, the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee approved the amendment on an 8 to 6 vote.Before the full debate, there were three requests to amend the resolution including one from Senator Christoper Head that would have required the mid-Census boundary change to go through the Virginia Redistricting Commission. Those failed on partisan lines, and three Republican members were not present.A long debate over the resolution kicked off when Senator Aaron Rouse (D-22) made a motion for its adoption. He said the amendment would give Virginians a chance to weigh in with their vote on whether the lines should be redrawn.“We do see evidence that the system is being rigged by a wannabee dictator out of Washington,” Rouse said. “During this Republican shutdown we've seen this dictator be enabled by a coequal but separate branch of government. Virginians may have something to say about that.”Senator Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16) was one of the patrons for the Constitutional amendment that set up the Virginia Redistricting Commission. He said Republican claims that the amendment would eliminate the body are false.“That's not what this is and that's not what we're doing,” VanValkenburg said. “Today we are taking a truly proportional response to an extreme situation. The current outbreak of opportunistic mid-decade redistricting means that we are in a truly unprecedented, Constitutional norm breaking time.”Senator Glen Sturtevant (R-12) said the resolution is a betrayal of voters in part because over a million people had already voted.“That's not reform, that's reversal,” Sturtevant said. “It's not transparency, it's a power grab. It's been rushed. It's been secretive. And it is purposely timed to avoid accountability in this election.”Senator J.D. “Danny” Diggs (R-24) said the Constitution is intended to be updated every ten years to accommodate for population shifts.“This amendment is being proposed not to protect our citizens or to make our government better,” Diggs said. “This amendment is about increasing the political power of the Democrat party. It has an expiration date so that if the political winds change, the Republican party can't do the same thing in a few years.”Senator Luther Cifers (R-10), elected earlier this in a special election to replace John McGuire, took issue with Democrats advancing the process in late October, over a month after early voting had begun. Some voters might have changed vote if they had known the General Assembly would take this action.“It appears to be well-established that the intent of the intervening election in the Constitutional amendment process is so that voters can respond at the ballot box between the two passages of an amending resolution,” Cifers said.Senator Christie New Craig (R-19) said the resolution is intended to advance national interests rather than those of Virginia's.“The timing of H.J. 6007, positioned as an urgent matter, was not authored based on constituent demands,” New Craig said. “It was authored based on instructions from national leadership.”Senator Mark Peake (R-22) echoed comments made by Delegate Lee Ware (R-72) during debate in the House of Delegates.“Texas embarking on a mid-decade redistricting was probably not a good idea but because they have embarked on that endeavor doesn't mean we have to engage in the endeavor,” Peake said.One argument made by Republicans is that the resolution does not pass legal muster because it doesn't follow language in state code that requires court clerks to post a public notice of a pending Constitutional amendment 90 days before an election. Senator Head said that has not been followed.“There's no way we can do this,” Head said. “I mean you can do this today. You're going to do this today. We know that you're going to do this today. It's going to get the 21 votes. You're going to pass it because you're not paying attention to what people are screaming about out there or any of the arguments that are valid that any of us are going to have made.”Senator Mamie Locke (D-23) said Republicans making arguments about her party taking national direction were hypocritical and they would be doing something similar if they controlled the General Assembly.“Be assured if the proverbial shoe was on the other foot, a directive from D.C. to the Governor would have been adhered to, quick, fast, and in a hurry to undo the Constitutional amendment in Virginia mid-stream and not one of you would be talking about the sanctity of the bipartisan redistricting commission or the needs of the voters or respect for the will of the people,” Locke said.Locke said the federal government has been transformed by executive orders from the White House which have been followed by Virginia's executive branch.Senator Barbara Favola (D-40) called the resolution one of hope that would give Virginia voters another opportunity to weigh in on a presidency that is bending the rules of the U.S. Constitution.“That's what this is,” Favola said. “We're not redrawing anything today. We're not doing anything magical. We're saying to voters, if this goes through the process we've laid out, and we've explained that multiple times, should the Constitutional amendment go to the voters, they will have the final say. We are in no way undermining the principles that all of us have stood for.”Senator Scott Surovell (D-34) said the resolution is necessary to combat an unprecedented attempt to change Congressional boundaries to keep Republicans in power no matter what.“This is a coordinated national strategy to grab power,” Surovell said. “The fundamental power problem that we are giving ourselves the option to address is that Virginia cannot fight with one hand tied behind its back.”Surovell said a mid-census redistricting is not ideal but is necessary to have as an option as more Republican-controlled states adjust their boundaries.“What do you do when one side refuses to play by the rules?” Surovell asked. “Do you maintain principles and accept defeat? Or do you recognize that preserving democracy sometimes requires tools you find distasteful to prevent permanent entrenchment of minority rule? We owe it to our constituents to have this conversation. We owe it to democracy to consider all of the options.”Soon after, the resolution was adopted 21 to 16. The Senate adjourned about an hour later.Now what? There's an election on Tuesday. There's always something to pay attention to.MaKshya Tolbert reads two poems from Shade is a PlaceThere are more stories about the mechanics of government coming up later in this edition of the program. But first, let's take a quick break to hear a poem from MaKshya Tolbert. They're the 2025 Art in Library Spaces Artist-in-Residence at the University of Virginia as well as a former Chair of other.Tolbert has two events coming up as part of the launch of their National Poetry Series-winning debut poetry collection It's called SHADE IS A PLACE and it is on sale November 4 from Penguin BooksHere's Ways to Measure Trees, originally published in Poem-a-Day on February 11, 2025, by the Academy of American Poets.Tolbert will lead a public shade walk on the Downtown Mall at 4:45 p.m. with New City Arts on November 4 with a reception and artist talk at 6 p.m. followed by a book signing at the Welcome Gallery at 114 3rd St. NE. The shade walk begins at the Free Expression Monument. (learn more)On November 15, Tolbert will discuss SHADE IS A PLACE, in conversation with Lisa Russ Spaar, from 7:00pm-8:00pm, New Dominion Bookshop. (learn more). This is a public episode. 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Lauren Groff reads her story “Mother of Men” from the November 10, 2025, issue of the magazine. Groff's work of fiction include the novels “Fates and Furies” and “Matrix,” both of which were finalists for the National Book Award, and “The Vaster Wilds,” which was published in 2023. A new story collection, “Brawler,” will come out in February of 2026. In 2024, she opened the bookstore The Lynx in Gainesville, Florida.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

If you've ever felt the weight of ambition—your own or others'—and wondered why efforts that seem good end up fracturing relationships, breeding anxiety or leaving you empty, this episode offers a clear, faith-rooted perspective. We explore how selfish ambition is driving spiritual and social decay, and how a different kind of ambition—rooted in humility, love, purpose and God's vision—can rebuild what's broken.In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the article “What's Going on with Our World? (Part I)” from Deep Spirituality, written by Russ Ewell.Whether you're spiritually curious, disillusioned by religion, or simply seeking a truer, healthier way of living, this episode stakes new ground—a place where ambition isn't the problem but the form of ambition is.Tune in, press play, and let's together ask: What kind of ambition is shaping our lives—and what could be different if we chose a better one?What's Going on with Our World? (Part I): Selfish ambition is breaking us. But here's what we can do about it. → https://deepspirituality.com/whats-going-on-with-our-world-part-i/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What's Going on with Our World?02:55 - The paradox of progress09:47 - Observation16:25 - Hypothesis29:18 - To be continued…30:22 - Reply or reach out

If you've ever felt like your spiritual life is compartmentalized (church on Sunday, work Monday-Friday, “real life” elsewhere), this episode invites you to reimagine how the spiritual and the physical can align. We dive into how God designed the world to explain Himself—through nature, science, relationships, and even everyday moments.In this edition of Deep Reads, Darryl Howell reads the article “The Spiritual Chemistry of Everything” from Deep Spirituality, written by Russ Ewell.Whether you're curious about faith, feeling disconnected, or simply ready for a fresh way of seeing God in the world, this episode is for you. Press play and let the lab of your life begin: open your notebook, lean in, and let's discover what it means to live fully integrated, alive to the spiritual chemistry of everything.Read along with the full article "The spiritual chemistry of everything" → https://deepspirituality.com/spiritual-chemistry-of-everything/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction06:16 - The Workshop14:47 - Weekly Experiment19:15 - Field Notes

Join MIke as he discusses recent purchases, where he has been and books read 6/2/25 – 6/8/25 The post MIke M's Weekly Reads 278 – Where have I been? first appeared on DC Noise.

Adam Levin joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Backbone,” by David Foster Wallace, which was published in The New Yorker in 2011. Levin, a winner of the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, is the author of the story collection “Hot Pink” and the novels “The Instructions,” “Bubblegum,” and “Mount Chicago.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

6 Hours and 35 MinutesPG-13Here is the complete audio of Pete reading and commenting on Israel Shahak's "Jewish History, Jewish Religion."Jewish History, Jewish ReligionPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

One of our favourite episodes of the year - spooky reads! Belle and Jenny share their latest horror reads, spooky TBRs, quick fire horror genres and tv/movie recs. It's a bumper ep, packed full of horror recs. Happy Halloween!Books mentioned:Hungerstone by Kat DunnThe Silent Companions by Laura PurcellHouse of Splinters by Laura PurcellChildren of Paradise by Camilla GrudovaThe Hotel by Daisy JohnsonPlay Nice by Rachel HarrisonThe September House by Carissa OrlandoItch by Gemma AmorA Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana EnriquezDon't Go to Sleep in the Dark by Celia FremlinWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley JacksonThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley JacksonThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersNIghtbitch by Rachel YoderMotherthing by Ainslie HogarthWoman, Eating by Claire KohdaAnnihilation by Jeff VanderMereMayra by Nicky GonzalezVictorian Psycho by Virginia FeitoIncidents Around the House by Josh MalermanMovies/TV/Radio mentioned:The Hotel BBC Radio 4The OthersThe AwakeningThe SubstanceMonsters: Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein, Eric & Lyle Menendez (TV)The Long WalkWeaponsAlice (1988)Get in touchInstagram | TikTok | Substack | Patreon | Ko-fi | Email | YouTubeSupport The Bookcast ClubYou can support the podcast on Patreon. Our tiers start at £2 a month. Rewards include early access to the podcast, 'close friends' feed on Instagram, monthly bonus episodes, tailored book recommendations and books in the post. You can now try our Patreon FREE for 7 days. If you would like to make a one-off donation you can do so on Ko-fi. A free way to show your support is to mention us on social media, rate us on Spotify or review us on Apple Podcasts.NewsletterSign up to our newsletter on Substack for more book recommendations, reviews, new releases, podcast recommendations and the latest podcast news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA ghost that loathes clocks, a sugar daddy who pays well for eerie “favors,” and a Grand Canyon hike that splits a friendship—tonight's mix blends chills, laughs, and a debate you'll want to weigh in on. We kick off with a haunted-home confession that reads like a bad roommate story: windows thrown open in the rain, food containers mysteriously unsealed, and antique timepieces dead on arrival. It's spooky, but it also opens a conversation about how simple sounds—ticks, drips, creaks—can haunt your head long after the lights go out.Then we wade into a modern urban legend: a too-good-to-be-true arrangement where the money is real and the rules are stranger. Lock the door twice. Avoid faucets at specific hours. Don't answer unless Marvin calls. If the hallway closet is open, sleep in the library. And for the love of your future, keep the TV on static. It's folklore disguised as a checklist, and forgetting a single line triggers a razor-clean twist that reframes every errand, every message, every glance at the quiet screen.We close by trading campfire chills for real-world stakes with an all-day Grand Canyon hike in triple-digit heat. Two trained hikers let a fitter-looking friend join late and then leave her mid-descent when she lags. Was that ruthless or responsible? We unpack safety culture, group duty, and why muscles don't equal endurance, drawing parallels from scuba to mountain runs. The consensus: in high-risk environments, you plan, you check each other's gear, you set turn-back points, and you don't gamble with someone else's margin for error.If you love haunted stories with a human core, high-tension moral puzzles, and a few sharp laughs along the way, you'll feel right at home. Hit follow, share with the bravest person you know, and tell us: which rule would you have broken—and which one would you never forget?

Ghouls, it's Halloween! And we've got some more spooky reading recommendations for you, this time all on the theme of cultishness and corruption.

Radelaide Reads is a brand new spin off series where SA author Adam Cece shines a light on talented South Australian authors and illustrators. Today Adam chats to not one, but two debut SA fantasy authors, S.K. Neilson and Barbara J. Rosie, about the path to publication for their debut fantasy books: Singing Down the Sky and The Brazen Dragon. Sarah and Barb chat about how it can be an uphill battle to publish fantasy in Australia, but how they both found success via the Fiona McIntosh Masterclass National Conference and IFWG Publishing, a small traditional publisher, known for comics, but making inroads in Australia in speculative fiction and young adult/middle grade fiction. They also talk about their writing processes, how it might be a good omen to always have pandas present when you are pitching to publishers, and Adam struggles to say the simple word alumni!

In this special series of episodes that comes out once a year Aaron brings you some of his favorite stories of all things eerie by the master of horror, Edgar Allan Poe. This year Aaron does a reading of The Masque of the Red Death. Sit back, grab a mug of hot apple cider and listen in to this scary tale of where we learn how fortified walls can only provide so much protection.Click this link to check out all our socials. https://linktr.ee/dotupodcastIf you like to support this podcast financially you can become a monthly donor at patreon.com/dotupodcast.If you enjoy the podcast please tell your friends, subscribe and follow me on YouTube and all the social media platforms, and give me a rating wherever possible, but especially on Apple Podcasts. It'll really help the podcast grow.Thanks so much for listening!Intro Music By : Gustavo PlazaGustavo Plaza on Fiverr:https://www.fiverr.com/gustavoplaza?source=gig_page&gigs=slug%3Aproduce-your-synth-pop-song%2Cpckg_id%3A1Check out their band Telefonema :https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dqwjastOiSbSk9W7OAzAL?si=wq8DkMLxQtu84RqOGHWtvAReferences for this episode:The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

In this third discussion on Silas Marner, Hunter and Autumn discuss Marner's transformation and the effect of sin and secrecy in Godfrey Cass' life. Eppie's arrival transforms Silas's lonely life and increasingly connects him to the life of Raveloe. George Eliot shows that the effects of sin and redemption are often slow but sure. Godfrey Cass's hidden guilt ripens into regret, while Silas's increasing openness to love and spiritual community blossoms into restoration.Through Dolly Winthrop's steadfast faith, the quiet working of Providence, and the contrast between false and true treasure, Eliot paints a vision of faith, family, and community. The return of Silas's gold and the reappearance of Godfrey remind us that what is hoarded in secrecy turns to emptiness, but what is shared in love endures. The novel closes with a scene in the context of the life of the village — Eppie's marriage, Silas's contentment, and the joy of belonging.

In this heart-filled and wisdom-packed episode, Kenz sits down with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers, the inspiring co-founders of She Reads Truth. Amanda and Raechel share the beautiful beginnings of She Reads Truth, born from a simple desire to read God's word consistently and authentically. They dive into what it's looked like to run a ministry together for over a decade, what has anchored their friendship, and how to stay rooted in Scripture through every season of life. Plus, we get a look into their brand new devotional The Bible is For You, and how Advent can be a deeply meaningful season with intentional rhythms. Whether you're new to Bible reading or deep in the Word, this episode will make you feel seen, challenged, and wildly encouraged to keep going.In This Episode [00:01:00] Meeting the Founders of She Reads Truth [00:02:30] The Origin Story – A Twitter Bible Reading Movement [00:08:00] Early Days of the Ministry & Learning as They Went [00:13:00] Seeing God's Hand Through Community Testimonies [00:17:00] Fighting for a Friendship in Ministry [00:27:00] Quiet Time Rhythms Through Life's Seasons [00:34:00] Abiding in Christ Beyond the Quiet Chair [00:42:00] Preparing Your Heart for Advent Season [00:45:00] The Invitation of Advent & What to Expect from the Reading Plan [00:50:00] The Bible is For You Devotional – What It Is & Who It's For Thanks to Our Sponsors Piper and Leaf: Don't just count down to Christmas—make each day count. Visit Piperandleaf.com for 10% off their Advent Tea set Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2025. Our shared top reads: Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild  Culpability by Bruce Holsinger  Slanting Towards the Sea by Lidija Hilje  The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey  The Killer Question by Janice Hallett  Kelly's remaining top reads: Guess Again by Charlie Donlea The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natura Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo Everyone Is Lying to You by Jo Piazza Dominion by Addie E. Citchens The Mad Wife by Meagan Church Cindy's remaining top reads: Spectacular Things by Beck Dory-Stein  A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland  Her Many Faces by Nikki Cloke  Departure 37 by Scott Carson The Last Assignment by Erika Robuck  The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton  Connect with Kelly Hooker on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Donate to the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Venmo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to know which new titles are publishing in June - October of 2025? Check out our fourth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Literary Lookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead.     Looking for something new to read? Here is my monthly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buzz Reads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ column with five new recommendations each month. Link to my article about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠October Reading.     Connect with me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on HSM Reads the Bible, The Podcast, Zach, Dylan, and Makayla are unpacking the final narratives of Judges, the refreshing story of Ruth and Boaz, and the beginning of 1st Samuel. Join them as they help make the stories of Scripture a little easier to digest. 

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: 3D bookish printing and reading too many books at once Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: taking our top reads from each year 2019-2024 and ranking them The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .  .  .  1:58 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:09 - Book bone 4:33 - 3D Printer 7:49 - Our Current Reads 7:55 - How to Survive A Slasher by Justine Pucella Winans (Kaytee) 12:17 - Fifty Fifty by Steve Cavanagh (Meredith) 13:41 - Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh 15:34 - Fabled Bookshop 17:05 - A Rebellion of Care by David Gate (Kaytee) 17:24 - @davidgatepoet on Instagram 21:15 - Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 24:51 - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie 24:53 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 25:46 - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams (Kaytee) 25:56 - The Novel Neighbor 27:25 - The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams 27:27 - The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester 28:49 - The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 29:39 - The Frozen People by Elly Griffiths (Meredith) 34:39 - The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain 35:16 - Ranking Our Favorites From Years Past Meredith's Top Books 2019-2024 36:36 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (5) 36:41 - Greenwood by Michael Christie (6) 36:46 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (2) 36:53 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow (3) 36:58 - Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (4)  37:05 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (1) Kaytee's Top Books 2019-2024 37:50 - The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall (3) 37:54 - Pride by Ibi Zoboi (4) 38:00 - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle (1) 38:13 - Babel by RF Kuang (2) 38:16 - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson (6) 38:18 - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker (5) 42:19 - The Count of Monte Cristo be Alexandre Dumas 50:57 - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 51:57 - Meet Us At The Fountain 52:04 - I wish that I would better prepare for downtime or planned reading. (Kaytee) 54:32 - I wish you would make a top 10 reads every year from now on. (Meredith)   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL takes us back to one of our anchor stores, The Novel Neighbor in St. Louis, Missouri. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Here's Chicanx poet Lourdes Figueroa reading an excerpt from their untitled poem.

Nathan Blum Reads "Outcomes" Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Witch please! In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, we're leaning all the way into fall vibes with cozy and witchy reads that'll keep you warm as the weather cools.  In segment one, Joe is joined by Claribel A. Ortega, Liz Montague, HB Akumiah, and Travis Baldree for a fireside chat about all things cozy fantasy, witchy worlds, and why we can't get enough of stories that feel like a soft blanket and a spellbook in one.  Then in segment two, Bre, Kayla, and Meara stop by to share their favorite cozy and witchy reads to add to your TBR cauldron.  Whether you love small-town magic, talking familiars, or books that smell like cinnamon and candle wax, this episode will enchant your fall reading list.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Link to our full book list:  https://www.libbylife.com/blog/witch-please-cozy-witchy-reads-for-fall-book-lounge-by-libby-season-2-episode-5   Guest host recommendations:  Bre  A Murder for Miss Hortense - Mel Pennant   Snapdragon - Kat Leyh  Kayla  The Ex Hex – Erin Sterling  We Ride Upon Sticks – Quan Barry  Meara  The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Sangu Mandanna  Sweet and Bitter Magic - Adrienne Tooley  Follow the guests & guest hosts:   Segment 1:  Claribel A. Ortega - Website  H.B. Akumiah - Instagram  Liz Montague - Website  Travis Baldree - Website  Segment 2:   Bre - Links  Kayla - Links  Meara – Links   Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title  00:00:21 Intro  00:02:48 Segment 1 with Claribel A. Ortega, Liz Montague, HB Akumiah & Travis Baldree!  00:56:43 BREAK  00:58:42 Segment 2 – Book Recs with Bre, Kayla & Meara!  01:42:13 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

Discover my October reading ritual and the books that bring me comfort every spooky season. I'm sharing my personal favorites, my horror journey, and how I balance my reading list to keep October fun and pressure-free. Plus find out which new titles I'm excited to dive into this year. Let me know your October reading rituals and must-reads in the comments!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JnKoTX1iu9k

Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson Poetry Prize.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

9 Hours and 5 MinutesPG-13This is the complete audio of Pete's reading of a book that greatly influenced him, "The Demon in Democracy: Totalitarian Temptations in Free Societies" by Ryszard Legutko.The Demon in DemocracyPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Antelope Hill - Promo code "peteq" for 5% off - https://antelopehillpublishing.com/FoxnSons Coffee - Promo code "peter" for 18% off - https://www.foxnsons.com/Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Sam Lipsyte reads his story “Final Boy” from the October 27, 2025, issue of the magazine. Lipsyte is the author of eight books of fiction, including the story collection “The Fun Parts,” and the novels “The Ask” and “No One Left to Come Looking For You.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices