Best Booklist Podcasts (2024)

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The Shelf Care Interview: Carole Boston Weatherford 17:16

10d ago17:16

17:16

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care interview, an occasional podcast series in which Booklist editors talk to book people. This Shelf Care interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.In this episode of Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talked to Carole Boston Weatherford about her forthcoming picture book, The Doll Test: Choosin…

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Episode 37: Book-Clubbable 1:17:48

12d ago1:17:48

1:17:48

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire spoke to Allison Escoto of the Center for Fiction about book groups, being a solo librarian, and getting the opportunity to read nonfiction for the Carnegie Awards. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth chats with librarian and author Van Hoang about the walking audiobook club she runs at he…

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Episode 36: So. Many. Book. Suggestions. 53:32

3M ago53:32

53:32

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, we’ve got lots and lots of reading suggestions. First, host Susan Maguire is joined by Rebecca Vnuk, Executive Director, LibraryReads, for a mini-Read ‘n’ Rave, a version of the hit program that Booklist and LibraryReads host at ALA Annual. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth talks to her daughter Julia abou…

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The Shelf Care Interview: The Creative Team Behind RIFTS AND REFRAINS 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional podcast series in which Booklist editors get to talk to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Dreamscape Media.In this episode of the Shelf Care interview, Heather Booth talks with the creative team behind Rifts and Refrains, the audio-first production from D…

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After the Diversity Audit and Farewell, Maggie (sad emoji) 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sat down with Johanna Boyle and Marie Mulder from the Kent District Library in Michigan about the necessary work of the diversity audit, and what to do once the audit is done (hint: it involves spreadsheets). Then Audio Editor Heather Booth offers some solid suggestions for promoting yo…

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Summer Scares 2024 1:11:12

7M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

This episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast is all about Summer Scares! The reading program, a collaboration between Booklist, the Horror Writers Association, United for Libraries, Book Riot, and NoveList, announced their title picks in February. Host Susan Maguire sat down with the folks behind Summer Scares to talk about the books they want you to re…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic 9:27

8M ago9:27

9:27

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional podcast series in which Booklist editors get to talk to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.In this episode of Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, whose new book, TOUCH THE SKY, goes on sale in Ma…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Patricia Kreiser 17:32

9M ago17:32

17:32

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional podcast series in which Booklist editors get to talk to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Capstone.In this episode of Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks with Patricia Kreiser about her debut picture book Always Together, which came out in January.Pa…

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Episode 33: Memoirs, Author Visits, and Books Books Books 35:22

9M ago35:22

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Stephanie Sendaula, librarian and memoir enthusiast, about what’s so great about memoirs and what makes a great author visit. Then Audio Editor Heather Booth shares some upcoming awards and lists that those who do collection development and listeners’ advisory will want to know…

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Episode 32: Editors' Choice 2023 45:38

10M ago45:38

45:38

It’s December, and that means…Editors’ Choice! Booklist’s full list of our Editors’ Choice titles can be found in our December issue, but on this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, the Booklist editors share some standouts from the already stand-out list.Here’s what everyone talked about:Donna Seaman:Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two W…

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Episode 31: Craft Books, Celebrity Memoirs, and Evil Hamburgers 43:52

11M ago43:52

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with librarian Nanette Donohue to talk about all aspects of collecting craft books. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth chats with librarian Emily Borsa about the appeal of the celebrity memoir, whether read by the author or not. Finally, Editor, Books for Youth and Graphic Novel…

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Shelf Care Interview: BonHyung Jeong 13:32

11M ago13:32

13:32

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series in which Booklist talks with book people! This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Yen Press.BonHyung Jeong (Bon) studied Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her debut graphic novel was Kyle's Little Sister, made possible with the help of numerous people. She h…

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Shelf Care Interview: Saadia Faruqi 13:00

12M ago13:00

13:00

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series in which Booklist talks with book people! This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Capstone Young Readers.Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American writer, interfaith activist, and cultural sensitivity trainer featured in O the Oprah Magazine. Author of the Yasmin Chapter book seri…

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Shelf Care Interview: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 13:58

1y ago13:58

13:58

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care interview, an occasional podcast where Booklist editors get to talk with authors and artists about their books. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.In this episode, Julia Smith talks to author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson about her new picture book, SMALL SHOES, GREAT STRIDES:…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Jackson Lanzig and Collin Kelly 17:31

1y ago17:31

17:31

Welcome to another installment of the Shelf Care interview, an occasional podcast where Booklist editors get to talk with authors and artists about their books. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by IDW.In this episode, Sarah Hunter talks to co-authors Jackson Lanzig and Collin Kelly about their comic series Star Trek: the first volume, God Sho…

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Episode 30: Free People Read Freely: Banned Books Week 2023 51:16

1y ago51:16

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In this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to four people addressing banned books in different ways: Cortney Hall and Matt Rodrigues from NBC Chicago Today’s Banned Book Club; Amanda ReCupido, Vice President of the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation and chair of the committee for their freedom to read fundraising gala…

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The Shelf Care Interview: DK Dyson and Rudy Gutierrez 21:33

1y ago21:33

21:33

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Random House Children's Books.In this episode, Heather Booth talks with author DK Dyson and illustrator Rudy Gutierrez.DK Dyson is a vocalist and composer who has devoted herself to community wellness…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Rachel Werner 17:45

1y ago17:45

17:45

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Capstone.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to author-illustrator Rachel Werner.Rachel Werner is the founder of The Little Book Project WI, a bi-annual community arts and …

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The Shelf Care Interview: Pedro Martín 16:51

1y ago16:51

16:51

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Penguin Young Readers.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to author-artist Pedro Martín.Pedro Martín is a former Hallmark artist of 27 years, and the creator of Asteroid, A…

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Episode 29: Cool People Talking about Cool Books 53:14

1y ago53:14

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In keeping with our annual post-Annual tradition, Susan invited LibraryReads Executive Director Rebecca Vnuk on to participate in a mini Read ‘n’ Rave, in which they shout and generally make positive noises about some forthcoming books that your patrons will want to know about. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth talks to audiobook narrator Erin Benne…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Kate Glasheen 23:15

1+ y ago23:15

23:15

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Holiday House.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Ronny Khuri talks to Kate Glasheen, the author and artist of CONSTELLATIONS.Kate Glasheen was born and raised in Troy, New York, and lived th…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Sarah Sax 13:47

1+ y ago13:47

13:47

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Random House Children’s Books.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to Sarah Sax, the author and artist of PICTURE DAY. Sarah Sax is an illustrator and comic artist based in …

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Episode 28: Summer Scares 2023! 1:08:43

1+ y ago1:08:43

1:08:43

This episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast is all about Summer Scares. First, host Susan Maguire talks to Summer Scares committee member Konrad Stump and librarian Rebecca Leannah (from the Racine, WI Public Library) about what kinds of programming they do around Summer Scares, what to tell patrons who think horror is not for them, the Wisconsin versi…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Paul Gilligan 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Penguin Random House Canada.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to Paul Gilligan, the author and artist of PLUTO ROCKET: NEW IN TOWN.Paul Gilligan writes and draws the synd…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Jessixa and Aaron Bagley 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

23:54

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to Jessixa and Aaron Bagley, the author and artist of DUEL.Jessixa Bagley is a children's book au…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Andrea Beaty and Bahni Turpin 22:59

1+ y ago22:59

22:59

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series, where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Dreamscape Media.Andrea Beaty is the author of the bestselling QUESTIONEERS series, among other children’s titles. She lives just outside Chicago.Bahni Turpin is an experienced audiobook narrator and…

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Episode 27: RA Training, The Audies, And Mothman 55:57

1+ y ago55:57

55:57

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Jessica Trotter of the Capital Area District Libraries (MI) about all things readers’ advisory training, from grassroots staff efforts to defining core competencies and all kinds of stuff in between. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth gets the inside scoop on the biggest audioboo…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Heather Murphy Capps 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

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Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series, where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.Heather Murphy Capps grew up in a small Minnesota town where the motto is "Cows, Colleges, and Contentment." She spent fifteen years as a television news journalist before dec…

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Episode 26: A Deep Dive into Book Groups 45:35

1+ y ago45:35

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Indianapolis (IL) Public Library’s Montoya Barker about all things book group—selecting titles, leading a group, and all kinds of other stuff. Then, Susan chats with Booklist Audio Editor Heather Booth about what she’s reading and loving.Here’s what we talked about:The Five: Th…

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Episode 25: Editors' Choice 2022 41:27

2y ago41:27

41:27

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, it’s Editors’ Choice time, when we here at Booklist pick the best of the best for 2022. As in years past, Booklist editors picked some standouts from the list to shout out in this Very Special Episode of Shelf Care, and here’s what we talked about:Do…

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Episode 24: Reading Glasses and Other Helpful Insights 50:48

2y ago50:48

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On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to the hosts of another podcast, Reading Glasses. Mallory O’Meara and Brea Grant chat with Susan about reading wheelhouses, extol the virtues of the library, and encourage folks not to read books they don’t want to read. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth shares the kinds of books t…

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The Shelf Care Interview: Tameka Fryer Brown and Nina Crews 16:55

2y ago16:55

16:55

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series, where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group.Tameka Fryer Brown is the author of several picture books, including Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day, My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood, and Brown Baby Lullaby, winner of th…

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Shelf Care Interview: Saadia Faruqi 13:58

2y ago13:58

13:58

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series in which Booklist talks with book people! This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Abrams Books.Saadia Faruqi was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when she was 22 years old. She writes the YASMIN series and popular middle grave novels, such as YUSUF AZEEM IS NOT …

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Episode 23: Personal Weeding and Personal Reading 34:35

2y ago34:35

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In this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to RAILS Community Engagement Manager Dan Bostrom about how to weed one’s personal book collection, Audio Editor Heather Booth hears from reviewers about how audiobooks have helped with pronunciation of words and names, and finally, Senior Editor, Adult Books Annie Bost…

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Shelf Care Interview: Svetlana Chmakova 14:49

2y ago14:49

14:49

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Yen Press.Svetlana Chmakova was born and raised in Russia until the age of 16 when her family immigrated to Canada. She quickly made a name for herself with works like DRAMACON, NIGHTSCHOOL, the manga…

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Shelf Care Interview: Daniel Minter 11:46

2y ago11:46

11:46

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care interview is sponsored by Random House Children's Books.In this episode of The Shelf Care Interview, Maggie Reagan talks to Daniel Minter, illustrator of BLUE: A HISTORY OF THE COLOR AS DEEP AS THE SEA AND AS WIDE AS THE SKYDa…

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Shelf Care Interview: Reimena Yee 9:41

2y ago9:41

9:41

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Random House Children's Books.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to Reimena Yee, author of MY AUNT IS A MONSTER.Reimena Yee is an illustrator, writer, and designer. Hailin…

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Shelf Care Interview: April Lavalle and Alex Boniello 12:33

2y ago12:33

12:33

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by ABRAMS Children's Books.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Julia Smith talks to April Lavalle and Alex Boniello authors of A CASE OF THE ZAPS.April Lavalle is an actor, comedian, writer, and…

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The Cider House Rules 16:35

2y ago16:35

16:35

The Cider House Rules takes a complicated subject (abortion) where there is no black and white answer and discusses it through an entertaining story with intelligence, grace, humor, and humility. Get The Cider House Rules by John Irving (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/54551/9780345417947 Subscribe to the podcast for more books! https://boo…

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Episode 22: Book Banning and Book Suggesting 58:57

2y ago58:57

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In this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Kelly Jensen about the current state of book banning, what’s behind the recent slate of challenges, and what to do when collection development policies are not enough. Then, Rebecca Vnuk of LibraryReads joins Susan to share some forthcoming titles that they think you…

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Shelf Care Interview: Bao Phi 16:49

2+ y ago16:49

16:49

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Capstone.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Susan Maguire talks to Bao Phi, author of YOU ARE LIFE.Bao Phi is an award-winning poet and children's book author. His stunning debut picture boo…

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Shelf Care Interview: Johnnie Christmas 13:55

2+ y ago13:55

13:55

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by HarperCollins Children’s Books.In this episode of Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to Johnnie Christmas about his first middle-grade comic, SWIM TEAM.Johnnie Christmas is the number one New Yo…

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Episode 21: Spookier than a Clown in a Cornfield: Summer Scares 2022 56:35

2+ y ago56:35

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In this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire gets the scoop on the books for Summer Scares 2022; first, the adult and teen titles from librarian Becky Spratford and author Alma Katsu, then, the middle-grade titles from Booklist Books for Youth’s Julia Smith. Plus, Booklist Audio Editor Heather Booth chats with a reviewer about the…

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Ender's Game 8:01

2+ y ago8:01

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It’s fast-moving. It’s easy to read. And it’s packed with so much…. feeling. That’s the only way I can describe it. You just empathize so much with little Ender Wiggins, the child that is the story’s main character. Get Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/54551/9781250773012 Listen to the excellent audiobook: h…

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Shelf Care Interview: Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson 13:41

2+ y ago13:41

13:41

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Sarah Hunter talks to author Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson, creators of Barb and the Ghost Blade, the sequel to Barb …

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Shelf Care Interview: Sajni Patel 10:48

2+ y ago10:48

10:48

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Maggie Reagan talks to author Sajni Patel, author of MY SISTER’S BIG FAT INDIAN WEDDING Sajni Patel is an award-winning …

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The Girl with the Louding Voice 8:56

2+ y ago8:56

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One of the things I love about this book is the voice. It’s so distinct that you really feel as if you’re talking with the heroine — that she’s a real, live, breathing person. Get The Girl with the Louding Voice by by Abi Daré (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/54551/9781524746094 Subscribe to the podcast for more books! https://bookwormpod.c…

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Episode 20: Reading the Reading List 45:56

2+ y ago45:56

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On this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to NoveList’s Halle Eisenman about her turn as chair of the RUSA CODES’ Reading List committee, and what that list can do for you (and your patrons). Then Adult Books Editor Donna Seaman shares millions (OK, not millions) of suggestions for forthcoming books of biograph…

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Shelf Care Interview: Jamar J. Perry 13:43

2+ y ago13:43

13:43

Welcome to the Shelf Care Interview, an occasional conversation series where Booklist talks to book people. This Shelf Care Interview is sponsored by Bloomsbury Children’s Books.In this episode of the Shelf Care Interview, Ronny Khuri talks to author Jamar J. Perry, debut author of CAMERON BATTLE AND THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS. Jamar J. Perry received his…

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Long Way Down 6:29

2+ y ago6:29

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Long Way Down is Jason Reynold’s love letter to black boys growing up in violent, disenfranchised environments – which, unfortunately, in this country, is way too many black boys. Get Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/54551/9781481438261 Subscribe to the podcast for more books! https://bookwormpod.com/subscrib…

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