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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com
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Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
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Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don't have to. Each episode Dave tells two special guests all about a classic novel or play, and by the end of the show, both you and they can pretend you've read it. From Austen to Tolstoy, Shakespeare to Hemingway... Devour a classic in a single sitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect blend of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.
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A podcast for book lovers.
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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
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A young adult services librarian recaps modern-ish young adult fiction to their friends who are not young adults. | readanotherbook.tumblr.com
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Your local book club in podcast form! Join us Bi-Weekly to hear a long, detailed summary of the book we read and our numerous thoughts and opinions! Check our Instagram to find out our next book! Instagram: @girlsreadingbookspodcast
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Unbinding books to get to their hearts! Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay discuss the books they've read, the books they've bought, and recommend books to listeners every week!
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The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Interesting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them. Created by Andy & Brendan Stermer.
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Simon (Stuck in a Book) and Rachel (Book Snob) debate the difficult decisions of books and reading.
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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A podcast from the librarians at the Glenview Public Library
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This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.
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Cutting edge performance poetry! One performance per show. Brought to you by the same people who send you incredible independent music. Collect them all!
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
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The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, Mary Shelley, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way. Support the show and Join the Book Club https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.
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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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Welcome to the Book Barn Book Club! Join your hosts, Lasha and Lanie, as we discuss our monthly book club selections, share our thoughts on titles from our personal libraries, and have candid conversations with special guests! You can also look forward to our adorable "Library for Littles" episodes. Tune in as two longtime friends chat about books, authors, friendships, and anything else that comes to mind. We hope to help you discover your next great read and keep your bookmarks bouncing! N ...
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The Penguin Podcast is back with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books worldwi ...
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Books and Bites JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.
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A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas.
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The read speak! Join Patrick, Jacob, and Charlotte as they read some of the worst Star Wars books ever written. For video versions, subscribe to patreon.com/astrogoblin
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The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Dads on Books is a podcast hosted by David Patrick and Mike Walker. The 2 dads discuss books, focusing on those read by their children and sometimes revisiting titles from their own childhoods. The podcast showcases their personal connections to the books and how their perspectives have changed as parents.
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Host Jason Blitman is joined each week by bestselling authors, VIP gay readers, cultural icons, and other special guests for lively, spoiler-free conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers, offering insightful discussions for everyone. Whether you're gay, straight, or anywhere in between, if you enjoy being a fly on the wall for fun, thoughtful, and fabulous conversations, Gays Reading is for you.
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What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more.
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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life. ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ is brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
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Hey everybody, my name is Derek Plegge and I am the host of Plegge's Pages! As a husband, father, and small town pastor, I have found immense benefit from reading Christian books. In this podcast, I hope to not only share my love for reading, but also direct you to some life-changing books!
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Join us for a monthly library chat. We'll talk about a variety of library related topics, from books to events, and plans for the future.
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My name is Deepak Rana. Every day, I pick at least one new book, read what it has to offer, make notes and share the best ideas with you. Sounds fun, right? Join me in this journey and explore a whole new world of books and stories. For any suggestions/queries please contact us at [email protected] or visit Kalampedia.org on your browser.
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Join friends and co-hosts, Jess and Emily, as they talk about popular tropes found in romance novels and fanfiction! Listen in as they joke and chat about their favorite topic: smut!
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Ep 413 - Award Winning Books and Reading Grease
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Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read an award winning book by an author of color! Plus, they test out a book cart and give tips on reading beaten up paperbacks. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Ancient Nutrition www.ancientnutriti…
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Jonathan Van Ness & Julie Murphy (Let Them Stare) feat. Alison Bechdel, Guest Gay Reader
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Host Jason Blitman talks to Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy (Let Them Stare) about astrology, the names of our teenage cars, and early inspirations for their book. And Crock Pots. And British accents. And Nobu. They talk about a lot. Jason is then joined by queer icon Alison Bechdel who shares what she's been reading and talks about her new grap…
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Hot Reads, Cool Vibes: June 2025 Book Picks
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Joe is joined by his colleague and friend Nahomy for a fresh stack of June 2025 book picks—perfect for summer reading season. Whether you’re soaking up the sun or curled up in the AC, they’ve got something for every kind of reader. Nahomy shares queer coming-of-age tales, romantic comedies, twisty thrillers, and empowering debuts, while Joe's picks…
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All About Dogs, by Charles Henry Lane, Part 1
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Let’s sleepily celebrate one of mankind's closest companions with this charming guide for "doggy people." In this first reading, dog care basics, a detailed look at some hounds, and how chasing beagles keeps cricketers in shape in the off-season. Helpful! Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbooks…
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ARIANNA IS BACK !!! Welcome back to another book club session! This week, we're diving back into Nikki Sloane's The Filthy Rich Americans Series, with the second book, The Obsession. We talk about everything in these books, from discussing the frequent greek mythology references and if we would get with Macalister or Royce. AND—if you haven't alrea…
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#291 - Raeleen Read 1000 Pages but Purchased 5000 Pages Worth Of NEW Books
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Raeleen finishes A MASSIVE books and Ariel sits in AWE. Book Club Schedule: First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm EST Second live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm EST Details here: patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned: Mashed Potato May Discord: https://discord.gg/XWmfnXaGqG Instagram posts Ariel mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJjidyII4…
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OPL’s Guide to Summer Reading Program for All Ages
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This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: World Collage…
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Ep 476: Offbeat, intricately plotted books for an ambitious reading project
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Reading projects take all shapes and sizes, and today's guest has set a goal to read all the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlists and winners. Today, Anne is talking books with Kathryn, who lives on the island of Okinawa, Japan, with her military husband and energetic golden retriever. Kathryn works for a nonprofit and spends her leisure time readi…
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011 | You Still Don't Have to Give it to Utah | A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Ian and IBG find out why Sarah J. Maas's young adult (?) classic A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is banned in Utah. | content warnings for this episode: sexual assault, sex slavery, drugging, torture readanotherbook.tumblr.com
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By Robert FrostBy Poetry Foundation
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A vibrant gay coming-of-age story set in Geraldton
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Kate and Cassie read W.A. writer Holden Sheppard's King of Dirt, a vibrant, gay coming-of-age story set in Geraldton. Plus, Australian author Jennifer Mills' new one, Salvage, in which we enter a very well drawn post apocalyptic Mad Max-ish world; and, Florence Knapp's The Names has been named one of the most anticipated fiction releases of the yea…
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RAR #265 Shakespeare Is Not a School Subject
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Join us for Shakespeare Summer! When most of us hear the name “Shakespeare,” we probably think back to a high school classroom, fluorescent lights buzzing overhead, while we struggled through Romeo and Juliet line by line—“wherefore art thou” and all that. But here’s the truth: Shakespeare was never meant to be dissected like a frog under a microsc…
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Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at…
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By Solmaz SharifBy Poetry Foundation
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 4 | Audiobook
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 4, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: On his walk Raskolnikov decides that he will not let his sister …
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Poet Timothy Murphy was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and graduated from Yale University, where he participated in the Scholar of the House program. He was a partner in a large-scale hog farm and a businessperson. His books include the poetry collections The Deed of Gift (1998), Very Far North (2002), Mortal Stakes • Faint Thunder (2011), Hunter's Lo…
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Close Readings: Nietzsche's 'Schopenhauer as Educator'
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In this extended extract from their series 'Conversations in Philosophy', part of the LRB's Close Readings podcast, Jonathan Rée and James Wood look at one of Friedrich Nietzsche's early essays, 'Schopenhauer as Educator'. For Nietzsche, Schopenhauer’s genius lay not in his ideas but in his heroic indifference, a thinker whose value to the world is…
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By Samuel MenasheBy Poetry Foundation
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One Author's Mission to Inspire Teens Through History's Lessons
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What happens when a marketing strategist decides history shouldn't be boring? In this captivating conversation, Paul Lloyd Hemphill shares how a simple question to his teenagers about history sparked an unexpected creative journey. When they repeatedly called history "boring," Hemphill set out to change the narrative, literally. Hemphill shares the…
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For video versions and more, go to https://www.patreon.com/Astrogoblin This week, Astrogoblin's Jacob, Charlotte, and Patrick take you through book two of the Jedi Prince novels. The Lost city of the Jedi dares to ask, "What if you wrote a book where nothing happens?" Kshhhhhhh
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Ep 479: Balancing backlist with shiny new releases
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Every year we get some variation of this question: how can a reader like today’s guest, Elise Brancheau, balance all the shiny new books of summer with the backlist titles that are already patiently waiting on her to-be-read list? Elise is a New Jersey-based professional classical singer who describes herself as a huge reading-planning nerd. We kno…
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Book Challenge Check-In, Author Spotlight, and A Chat About Raven
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In this episode, we're diving into Raven and the literary world of author Anne Gregor. Anne also shares a little behind the scenes Q&A. From childhood dreams of flying characters to a 600-page historical novel tucked away in a drawer, Anne's path to publishing is anything but ordinary. She shares her daily writing rituals (hello peanut butter), how…
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SPILL THE TEA on Conversations with Alison Wood Brooks (Talk)
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In this episode of Spill the Tea, host Jason Blitman is joined by Alison Wood Brooks, behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Curious. They talk about her TALK maxims, what it means to be curious, tapping the adjacent possible, and Alison shares what makes a perfe…
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Book Club: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams
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We're joined by dear Friend of the Show Colleen to discuss Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams. This book details Sarah's account of her time working for Facebook, and it is definitely explosive. We're recapping the highlights and horrifying revelations including: shark attacks, private planes, Settlers of Catan, Zika virus, global politics, and…
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David Gray is a singer-songwriter and musician. His album ‘White Ladder’ is the best-selling album in Ireland of all time. David will be performing at the INEC Arena in Killarney on August 28th, as part of his ‘Past & Present’ world tour. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend
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The wonderful Nina Stibbe, award-winning novelist and diarist, joins us for a discussion of Sue Townsend's classic comic creation. When it was first published in 1982, the confidential journal of Leicester's foremost teenage poet and intellectual was an overnight success, eventually going on to become the best-selling British novel of the 1980s. Fo…
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Today’s poem has become one of the most famous 20th-century war poems–in part because of its ability to grant fallen soldiers a voice that is earnestly patriotic without becoming jingoistic. Perhaps the balance is a reflection of the steadiness of the Canadian veteran who penned it. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss …
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By Whitney KooBy Poetry Foundation
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https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/10-year-bonus.mp3 A super quick mini-episode – well, not really an episode – asking for your contributions to the next episode of ‘Tea or Books?’. It will be TEN YEARS since Rachel and I first put an episode out into the ether – I can’t believe it’s been a whole decade, and I’m so thankful to …
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E2: Dads on Books- Olivia Helps with Christmas
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Welcome to Episode 2! We are discussing the book, "Olivia Helps with Christmas." Why this book? Well, David selected "Olivia Helps with Christmas" due to its personal history, noting that Mike and wife, Kim, introduced his family to the Olivia series early in his eldest daughter's reading journey. It has become a cherished favorite of his family, c…
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#292 - What if we never finish a book again?
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Raeleen returns to the book sale! Ariel has opinions on Anne of Green Gables! We are who we are! Bookmark sale: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound Book Club Schedule: First live show: May 31st @ 4pm PST/7pm EST Second live show: June 29th @ 11am PST/3pm EST Details here: patreon.com/booksunbound Links mentioned: Mashed Potato May Dis…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast where we delve into the world of children's books that resonate with both our kids and their adults! In this episode, hosts Mike Walker and David Patrick kick things off by discussing the classic, "The Giving Tree" Why did we choose "The Giving Tree" as our first book? Mostly because we remember it fo…
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Ep 704 - Cursed Bread, by Sophie Mackintosh
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This is another one of those historical books that could have resulted from a Wikipedia dive, this one's arguably based on a real historical event but with a non-real non-historical protagonist . Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overduepod on Instagram and Bluesky Advertise on Overdue See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…
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S17:E13: Crafting Archetypal Arcs With Enneagram Insights
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Discover the connection between archetypal arcs and Enneagram insights for transformative storytelling and character growth.By K.M. Weiland
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Anna and Annie discuss the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, JAMES by Percival Everett. Our book of the week is SMALL RAIN by Garth Greenwell. A poet is admitted to hospital with severe pain. Bedridden, he reflects on his relationships, music and poetry and the small details of life. Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and longlist…
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By Eleni SikelianosBy Poetry Foundation
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 3 | Audiobook
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - Part 1 chapter 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The next morning, Raskolnikov is awakened by the maid Natasya wh…
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By Martín TonalmeyotlBy Poetry Foundation
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Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time. This is a bonus preview of our most recent Patreon-only episode. To listen to the full episode and our entire back catalog of bonus content, sign-up for the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time - A Lover's Gaze
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In this episode, I narrate a few passages from Marcel Proust's masterpiece In Search of Lost Time. You will notice how beautifully Proust describes a lover's gaze when his partner is sleeping in the bed. It's a writing masterclass, and at the same time, a form of therapy where you simply surrender to the beauty of prose.…
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By Jacob Shores-ArgüelloBy Poetry Foundation
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'Fun Home' Author Alison Bechdel on Her New Graphic Novel
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Alison Bechdel rose to fame as the creator of a long-running alt-weekly comic strip before jumping to an even wider audience by way of her celebrated graphic memoirs “Fun Home” and “Are You My Mother?” Her new book, “Spent,” is a graphic novel — but it was originally meant to be another memoir, as Bechdel tells Gilbert Cruz on this week’s podcast. …
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The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 2 | Audiobook
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The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 2, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The following week, the Narrator returns to the Time Traveller’s home for dinner. T…
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Battle of the Generations, featuring Dr. Leah Georges
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This week on The Book Drop, it’s Battle of the Generations! We’ve got a special guest, Dr. Leah Georges, to help us break down generational stereotypes and explore our Millennial and Gen X identities. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Out & …
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Today’s poem is a Heaney favorite, and goes out to all of the couples tying the knot this summer. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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Today’s author promises to help us understand how considering when can help us live richer, more engaged lives. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to decipher the scientific secrets of perfect timing. Support the Show Mike’s Newsletter poll When by Daniel Pink Dead Wake by Erik Larson Daily Rituals by Mason Currey Fear Setting Poor Charlie’s Almanack…
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On this episode, we're excited to welcome NYT bestselling author Axie Oh, who joins us to chat about her latest novel The Floating World, an epic romantic fantasy following the adventures of an amnesiac mercenary and a small town village girl (with hidden chosen one powers) that blends the JRPG vibes of Final Fantasy with a re-imagining of the Kore…
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Sydney Writers' Festival: Top 100 Books launched with Alan Hollinghurst, Catherine Chidgey, Mariana Enriquez, Afra Atiq
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Live from Sydney Writers' Festival, and with an introduction by Emirate poet Afra Atiq, we bring together guests Catherine Chidgey, Mariana Enriquez and Alan Hollinghurst to discuss the most influential works in both fiction and non-fiction. From gripping novels that have captured our imaginations to thought-provoking non-fiction that has reshaped …
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