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We're crossing off a classic romance novel structure this week -- the list! Whether life changing to-do lists, bucket lists, or lists for kinky exploration, these romances take characters and readers on remarkable rides, reminding us all that sometimes it really does pay to be organized. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.Our next read along is Rachel Reid's Heated Rivalry, which you can get in print, ebook, audiobook or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited. Find it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books. The Books Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanGet A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia HibbertThe Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie ScottWicked Nights with a Lover by Sophie JordanWhat Heals Us by Maggie GatesThe Ending I Want by Samantha TowleCamera Chemistry by Chelsea Curto30 Days and 30 Nights by Christine d'AboThe Seal's Rebel Librarian by Anne CalhounHow to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsRockaway Bride by Pippa GrantMr. Swoony by Piper RayneThree Little Mistakes by Nikki SloanAll Played Out by Cora CarmackShow NotesWe're excited about these author and listener created lists at the Fated Mates Collections Department. And in case you want to see the one from Competitive Yam about Skinny dipping, here it is.
This week on From the Front Porch, bookseller Kyndall joins Annie and Olivia for Back to School Book Flights! They're talking about book flights: a stack of three books curated around a certain theme or topic. Today, they're choosing books with back-to-school vibes. Ready to talk fall books? Join us online or in the store for our fall literary previews! Purchase a ticket for our online Fall Literary First Look here. Purchase a ticket for our in-store Fall Literary Lunch here. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: Annie's Back to School Book Flight Stealing by Margaret Verble Dear Regina by Flannery O'Connor The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li Olivia's Back to School Book Flight Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes Absolutely, Positively Natty by Lisa Greenwald Rewind by Lisa Graff Kyndall's Back to School Book Flight What Happens After Midnight by K.L. Walther They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman Again But Better by Christine Riccio From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com. A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations. This week, Annie is reading Wedding People by Alison Espach (not yet available for preorder, releases in 2024). Olivia is reading Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis. Kyndall is reading Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.
Hey guys!!! Thanks for waiting a week again for this episode and book review! In this episode, I'll be reviewing the book, Property of the Rebel Librarian by Alisson Varnes. I love this book because the main character loves to read just like me!The featured author is the one and only J.K. Rowling!!! Stay tuned to hear how to really pronounce her last name!You can also email me at brooksbooks13@gmail.com for book recommendations or if you want a shout-out!
Nationally recognized and award-winning Teacher Librarian, speaker, and host of the Joyful Learning Podcast, Melissa Thom chats with Barbara Johnson, a influential school library media specialist, Maker, wife and mother of four—with a long list of interesting hobbies and diverse paying side jobs—about collecting, curating and sharing ideas in a digital world, building diverse school library collections, and preparing for and responding to book challenges. Don't miss this great conversation! Barbara's Bio: Barbara is a former Director of Technology & Technology Integration Specialist, and earned her MLIS in 2014. She is passionate about bringing innovative technology to my school learning community. Barbara organized the MakerMeetup for Maker Librarians to play, hack, and discuss library issues. In 2018 the MakerMeetup was the Connecticut Association of School Librarians' (CASL) Pre-Conference and had over 130 attendees. She also initiated Colchester's Annual Digital Learning Day, a community-wide event that allows students to become the teachers in an "edCamp" style evening. Last spring, 75 students facilitated 25 activities for over 600 participants. Barbara continuously advocates for school libraries as the Past President of CASL and a member of both the State of Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology and Digital/Media Literacy Advisory Council. She is the AASL Affiliate Representative for Connecticut and has presented at the last three AASL Conferences on innovative teaching practices and school libraries. List of resources, suggested materials, affiliated links, and social media: Connect w/ Barbara: Twitter Facebook Connect w/ Kristina Holzweiss: Twitter Facebook Connect w/ Melissa: Twitter Connect w/ Carrie: Twitter Resources Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors article by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop Office for Intellectual Freedom Barbara's Johnson's interview with Connecticut Public Radio/WNPR regarding book challenges, “Connecticut Librarians Brace for ‘Tsunami of Book Challenges” Top 10 Most Challenged Books Lists Book Recommendations For Middle Grade Readers: Ban this Book: A Novel by Alan Gratz Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King For Young Adult Readers: Suggested Reading by Dave Connis
Hey listeners! How are you doing? I'm FANTASTIC and I can't wait to share yet another story with you! Yep, a story! Today, I will be reviewing Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes. Thanks to the listener Ally for recommending this book! It suits you, as your name is Allison too! Okay, enough chit chat. Property of the Rebel Librarian is a great book, in which June Harper and her middle school are BANNED from reading any type of book not required for school. June is devastated! She has to fight back! Soon, June figures out the perfect plan: she will create a locker library for kids like her who love to read. Can June win the war? Remember, if you have a book to recommend, email me at theseriesreview13@gmail.com. Or, of course, you can send in a voicemail. Again, thanks to Ally and thanks for your support, listeners! Enjoy the episode, and have a great day! Send me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/riya-b13/message
Jess and Trisha celebrate their first pod-iversary, have some words for people who aren’t inclusive readers, discuss the characteristics of a good romance novella, and recommend some of their favorites. This episode is sponsored by The Read Harder Journal by Book Riot and by the Avon Kisscon Weekend Affair. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS: Here’s a thread on the kind of disruption romance is actually in need of right now. And if you need good options for books coming out in early 2019, just read the list Book Riot’s Silvana Reyes Lopez put together. BOOKS: Untouchable by Talia Hibbert Only for a Night by Naime Simone Once Ghosted Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole Her Every Wish by Courtney Milan Craving Flight by Tamsyn Parker Welcome to Seaport by Katrina Jackson Ghost by Robin Convington Rogue Desire by many authors (including Grassroots/ Loving the Secret Billionaire by Adriana Anders) Rogue Nights by many authors The Seal’s Rebel Librarian by Anne Calhoun Tell us what your favorite historical romance by an AOC is, what novellas you like, and whether you’re going to KissCon (Trisha needs to know). Find us on email (trisha@riotnewmedia.com and jessica@riotnewmedia.com), Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).
It's time for our regular jaunt through the books we finished this month. Join us for the recap! Also, and very importantly: teenage penguins. + Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller + Fear by Bob Woodward + Waiting for Eden by Elliot Ackerman + A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl by Jean Thompson (on sale October 9) + The Wondering Years by Knox McCoy + A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb Caletti + Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes + I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott (on sale April 2, 2019) Thanks, as always, to Forlorn Strangers for the use of our theme music. Learn and listen more here. Listen to a full back catalogue of our show here, and, if you're interested in some exclusive content like Chris and Annie's Unpopular Opinions, consider supporting us on Patreon here.
Happy Sunday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Together, We're Gonna Find Our Way: An Unofficial Silver Spoons Podcast. You know you’re rich, when your dad can afford Mr. T as your bodyguard. Which is what Edward does for Ricky when he comes home from school with a black eye in S1E4: Me and Mr. T which aired on October 16, 1982. In this episode Ricky insists on going to a public school so he can be more of a regular kid, but sticks out for being rich and gets a black eye from the school bully. Determined to not let Ricky get hurt, Edward hires Mr. T as his bodyguard. You know back in 1982 we didn’t have anti-bully zones or a zero tolerance policy against bullying. Can you imagine if Ricky had to deal with bullying on social media? Yikes! You’d never be able to get away from it. At least back then if if happened at school it stayed at school. Also stay tuned after I finish the episode if you enjoy book recommendations. I talk about Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes and also Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Join me next week when I talk about S1E5: Takin' a Chance on Love, which aired on October 23, 1982. In this episode Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl transfers to his school. He also probes Edward about his romantic interests, just as Kate leaves for a singles cruise. Have a great week everybody!
Happy Sunday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Together, We're Gonna Find Our Way: An Unofficial Silver Spoons Podcast. You know you’re rich, when your dad can afford Mr. T as your bodyguard. Which is what Edward does for Ricky when he comes home from school with a black eye in S1E4: Me and Mr. T which aired on October 16, 1982. In this episode Ricky insists on going to a public school so he can be more of a regular kid, but sticks out for being rich and gets a black eye from the school bully. Determined to not let Ricky get hurt, Edward hires Mr. T as his bodyguard. You know back in 1982 we didn’t have anti-bully zones or a zero tolerance policy against bullying. Can you imagine if Ricky had to deal with bullying on social media? Yikes! You’d never be able to get away from it. At least back then if if happened at school it stayed at school. Also stay tuned after I finish the episode if you enjoy book recommendations. I talk about Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes and also Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Join me next week when I talk about S1E5: Takin' a Chance on Love, which aired on October 23, 1982. In this episode Ricky gets his first taste of puppy love when a new girl transfers to his school. He also probes Edward about his romantic interests, just as Kate leaves for a singles cruise. Have a great week everybody!