Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here https://lrb.me/bookshopeventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Arcade Bookshop, listen to Bryce Johle and Caleb James blab about the stories in video games and books. As writers and gamers, the co-hosts want to emphasize the importance of stories told in all forms, as well as the artists behind them. Play and read along every other Monday!
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In the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic. From the Inn on the Lake to the Farmer’s Market, from the bookshop in downtown to the cabin in the woods, enjoy soothing stories that lean into small pleasures and celebrate community. Based on the enormously popular podcast Nothing Much Happens, these family-friendly stories are an antidote to anxiety and a dose of simple goodness. Listen on your commute, on a walk, or whenever you want to visit a place whe ...
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Libreria, a bookshop by Second Home, is an independent bookshop in Shoreditch, London. We help you discover new books and ideas to encourage interdisciplinary thinking. In the shop, we curate our books to maximise serendipity – our shelves are arranged according to broad themes like 'Wanderlust', ‘Enchantment for Disenchanted’ and ‘The City’, so you’re constantly encountering titles you might not have come across otherwise. In this podcast, Libreria does the same for your ears – interviewing ...
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Undertow is Realm’s premier showcase of original audio horror. Hosted by audio horror pioneer and creator Fred Greenhalgh, each season presents a spooky standalone story, so you can dive in anytime... if you dare! Current Season: The Harrowing Golden Globe winner Joanne Froggatt stars as Police Sergeant Jackie O'Hara in The Harrowing, an 8-part supernatural thriller. As the isolated community takes shelter, a barbaric crime sets off a chain of events which heralds the rise of an ancient evil ...
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What if there was a book that literally opened up doorways to other worlds? Where would it lead, and could you handle what you found on the other side? Cassie, a teen that's having trouble fitting in at school, is about to find out. One day, after she wraps up community service at a local hospital, she stumbles out of the basement of a spooky bookshop and into a story set on a devil's staircase in a remote Italian village. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm.
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The Avid Reader is a podcast for book lovers. Tune in for interviews, recommendations, and insider news from Sam Hankin, host and owner of independent bookstore Wellington Square Bookshop - www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
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If you love books, and are even a little curious about what it‘s like to run a Bookshop during a pandemic and be part of a thriving literary community, this is the podcast for you!
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Interviews with authors, illustrators, editors, and self-publishing industry-insiders, presented by BookBaby! www.bookbaby.com store.bookbaby.com
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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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‘In The Bookshop’ is a podcast about books, recorded in an actual bookshop - George Street Community Bookshop - in Glossop, Derbyshire, UK. We invite guests in to the bookshop with their favourite books to talk about them. We are an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community, showcasing a huge range of genre fiction, collectibles, local interest books and children’s literature. Established in July 2018, we are breathing new life into this local treasure.
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We read to exist, therefore we read to resist. The Feminist Book Club (Paris) is a book club that meets every month at Shakespeare and Company bookshop, Paris.
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We invite you to turn your laptop on, plug in your earphones, and spend a half hour in the company of books and the team at Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, an independent bookshop located in Bath.
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Interviews, speculations, debates. Australian Northern NSW Bookshop owner goes deep on all that is. hubris, shouldery and reconongs guaranteed
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Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles. Discover all our upcoming events here. If you enjoy these conversations, you can order The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews here. Past guests include: Ottessa Moshfegh, Ian McEwan, Ali ...
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Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is a queer-owned, feminist bookshop focusing on genre romance, located in San Diego, CA. This is the Meet Cute BookPod! Our virtual and in-store events will be rebroadcast here, so if you don't live near us or you prefer to listen rather than watch via Zoom, we've got you covered! And, on top of that, we'll be doing some podcast exclusive deep dives into the world of romance writing, reading, and publishing!
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Bring to you an array of books. Talking about the must reads, the classic collections, the contemporaries to look out for, the romances to have beside your bedside and the ones that are bursting the chart numbers. Having always had a fondness for reading. Tavisha Sawhney aims to create a reading community for she wants to make the world into a reader's club.
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A unique podcast hosted by the staff who are at the heart of the world-renowned centre of esoteric study that is Treadwell's. With guests from all areas of the occult world, the episodes are full of information. These are relaxed, friendly conversations from Treadwell's itself.
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A tabletop roleplaying podcast, beyond the rules and the dice, for new and veteran players! Hosted by Jeff & Jocelyn Wilson. Produced by Joseph Fouts.
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Welcome to Mostly Books Meets, a podcast by the independent bookshop, Mostly Books. Booksellers from an award-winning indie bookshop chatting books and how they have shaped people's lives, with a whole bunch of people from the world of publishing - authors, poets, journalists and many more. Join us for the journey.
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Welcome to the podcast of the New International Bookshop (NIBS) - Melbourne's famous radical book shop. This podcast features live recordings of talks held at the bookshop which aim to foster dialogue and debate on the progressive left. Check out the bookshop webpage at nibs.org.au to find out how you can get involved and support us.
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Wardah Books is a bookshop specialising in Islam located at 58 Bussorah Street, Singapore
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Danny Saverino works in The Druids Eye bookshop in Bloomsbury with Mr Bootle, The Great Mrs Gharib, Jemima and Jacquetta. His parents are missing and Dear Percival is Danny's diary entries following his worldwide search. All of these fantastic characters (and so many more) feature in the wonderful new novel People of Bloomsbury by D. J. Swales.
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A monthly discussion with independent booksellers in Metro Detroit, what they're excited about, reading and recommending.
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A serial storytelling podcast, in which author Frank Burton fictionalises his own life. The latest nine-part series is called Endless Impossible. The blurb: Who is Eileen Angel? Why does she claim to be from another planet? And why do her followers believe her? Endless Impossible is an epic mystery story, spanning thirty years, featuring an obsessive investigative journalist, a bookshop that isn't really a bookshop, and a boy trying his best to make sense of an increasingly odd world. The ac ...
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My name is Maria Winger. My whole life I've loved stories - hearing them, telling them, reading them and learning from them. Join me as I talk to everyday people at the Arvida Book Co. in Old Town Tustin and learn from and about them. Why? Because we each have a unique story to tell - a story that only we know and that only we've lived. And because these are stories worth telling, too. Thank you for listening. Original music and production by @kindworldmusic
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Take unique literary moments with you wherever you go with these exclusive podcasts from legendary bookseller Foyles. Please visit us at foyles.co.uk
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Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe. Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.
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Libro.fm - A monthly series of interviews and conversations with authors, narrators, and book lovers from the Libro.fm team.
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Conversations with independent publishers, telling the stories behind the stories in some of our favourite magazines.
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Self-professed bohemian weirdo and fiction author George Penney welcomes writers, performers, artists and other fascinating people who’ve forged an unconventional life. George’s warmth and humour provide guests with a space to talk about what they’re most passionate about in whatever way they’d like. Episodes dropping every Tuesday.
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Never Stop Reading is a Zurich-based online and offline bookshop focusing on architecture, photography, art, design and english books. We host small exhibitions and a variety of events such as book presentations, lectures and discussions.
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Joe Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm, a 25-year-old midlist publishing and distribution company that has sold millions of books. Elly Blue is the editorial and marketing director at Microcosm. Joe is also the author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, which distills what they’ve learned over the past 25 years in 416 pages. Together, they distill this knowledge for other publishers and people who simply want to understand the publishing industry. ************ Thank you for watching the ...
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Welcome To YouTube‘s First Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month we celebrate cozy mysteries and read the first cozy in a series. Then at the end of the month, we discuss our read of the month live. Now you can listen to our monthly livestream discussions as podcast episodes. Enjoy!
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An eclectic group of geeks celebrate pop culture with analysis, reviews, opinions, and personal experiences - and an inclusive community where geeks of all kind can 'waffle' about their favorite fandoms. Formerly known as Geeky Girl Gab
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Welcome to the Light to Light podcast, presented by Arcade Theatre Company and hosted by Abby Howells. Light to Light is a live storytelling event hosted in Dunedin, New Zealand. Each of our storytellers tell a true story from their life with no notes. The stories are told nestled amongst the books at the University Bookshop.
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Welcome to "Reeding Between the Lines," your go-to podcast for all things books! Featuring Ahren, Sara, and Nicole Reed. A brother, sister, and mother with different tastes but the same passion for reading. Join us as we explore, review, and debate books from every genre. Ready to dive into your next great read?@reedingbetweenthelinespod
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We have one son learning to read and another not far behind. We are recording some of our favourite books so that our sons can read along with them. No copyright infringement is intended. Our podcast is not monetised. We have provided the book name and author / illustrators names in the podcast episode titles and a photo of each book. If you like a book, please support the artists and purchase a copy from your local bookshop or borrow a copy from your local library. Reading with kids is so m ...
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I love books (and biscuits) but there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, chat and biscuits. Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Read Like a Writer is the books podcast from Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Serpent’s Tail and Canongate, independent publishers bringing the voices – and book recommendations – of their authors to your ears, hosted by Anna Fielding. In each episode, we’ll hear about the books they strongly recommend you read, their latest projects and learn about their local indie bookshop too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Enjoy recreational cricket and the grassroots game? The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast offers interviews, debate and exclusives from the world of club cricket and beyond here in Yorkshire.
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Shine On is the podcast where older people share stories. Season One of the podcast focuses on creativity. We’re looking at dance, music, visual art, writing – anything creative. We meet creative older people in Leeds and find out about their lives. Shine On is brought to you by the makers of Shine Magazine, with support from Chapel FM. Season One is funded by Leeds Inspired.
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James R. Hansen: Exploring the Depths of Human Spirit and Achievement
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what it takes to document the most pivotal moments in air, space, and exploration history? Join us for an exclusive conversation with renowned historian James R. Hansen as he shares his remarkable journey from an academic in the history of science and technology to a leading NASA historian. We'll uncov…
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Anne Michaels & Stephen Dillane: Held
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Held is Anne Michaels’ long-awaited new novel – following on from the 1996 classic Fugitive Pieces and 2009’s The Winter Vault – exploring, in the words of Margaret Atwood, ‘war and its damages, passed through generations over a century’. Michaels shared an extended reading from Held with actor Stephen Dillane, who played Jakob Beer in the 2007 fil…
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Double Booked for Death | Black Cat Bookshop Mystery Book One
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Join Angela Maria Hart, Angela Cox, and The Cozy Mystery Book Club for their discussion of Double Booked for Death by Ali Brandon. 📖 ABOUT DOUBLE BOOKED FOR DEATH 📖 Darla Pettistone left Texas for New York after unexpectedly inheriting her Great-Aunt Dee’s Brooklyn bookstore. She didn’t know that the store’s mascot—Hamlet, an oversize black cat wit…
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Episode 48: Gareth Ward - Best Selling Author of The Bookshop Detectives
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Today we're back and talking to the delightful Gareth Ward, author of comic fantasy, cosy fantasy and bookshop owner. This is a fantastic conversation that covers some marvellous geekery. Gareth's new book, co-written with his partner Louise Ward is out now. You can find out more by going to http://www.garethwardauthor.com or https://www.penguin.co…
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The joy of cricket books with The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley
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🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW In this Cricket Yorkshire podcast episode, Mike Sansbury, Manager of The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, discusses: 🔥 His journey into the world of books 🔝 What sets The Grove in Ilkley apart 👀 The thinking with curating books to stock 👍 New cricket books available 🏏 His favourite cricket books 🎢 The rollercoaster of friendly cricket …
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Bookshop Memories by George Orwell is an essay that recounts his experiences working in a second-hand bookshop in London during the early 1930s. In this reflective piece, Orwell provides a vivid depiction of the bookshop environment, the customers he encountered, and the various challenges and peculiarities of the job. Orwell begins by describing t…
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Guests at 3Rivers Comicon stop by the Arcade Bookshop booth to talk about what they love about stories and character development in video games and books, and what makes stories so important to them. Thanks to Rohan, Joseph, Alexavier, and Joe for stopping by and offering your perspectives! Send your comments and pleas for our return to arcadebooks…
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A behind-the-scenes look at Holdfast Leeds, one of the most unusual bookshops in the country: it’s on a boat. Lorraine Harding meets Victoria and Chris Bonner, who opened Holdfast in 2022. Victoria talks about how the bookshop came about and why she’s always loved literature; and Chris gives Lorraine and producer Tom a guided tour of the barge.…
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I interview Sam Taylor about “The Two Loves Of Sophie Strom” PLUS I review “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins “Life Sentence” (Audiobook) by A K Turner “The Wren in the Holly Library” by K A Linde “The Invisible Women’s Club” by Helen Paris Sam Taylor recommends “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson “German Requiem” by Philip Kerr “The Ruin of All Witch…
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Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First comes Raining Cats and Dogs, where we can listen to the thunder, shuffle a…
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A bonus episode to celebrate Philippa’s best book of the year. “The Betrayal of Thomas True” by A J West, A J West recommends 3 books: A London Spy by Ned Ward Three Sisters Three Queens by Philippa Gregory. Diary of a Nobody. By George and Weedon Grossmith The Quick Book Reviews Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5330223507116…
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Scattered – Aamna Mohdin and Lloyd Sowerbutts, in conversation
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In this episode we welcome Aamna Mohdin to discuss her memoir, Scattered. Aamna is the Guardian’s first community affairs correspondent, reporting on the social, political and economic experiences of the UK’s diverse communities, with a focus on Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Aamna spent her early years in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp…
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Episode 275: The Burning Rage of a Dying Planet (with Craig Rosebraugh)
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Craig Rosebraugh, author of "Burning Rage of a Dying Planet: The FBI vs. the Earth Liberation Front" sits down with us to talk about how he became the spokesperson for the ELF, the FBI faking a book deal to gain intel, and publishing controversial materials. Check out Craig's book on our website. If you have a New York Times sub, here's a link to a…
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Michael Donkor on Grow Where They Fall
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This week’s guest is Michael Donkor whose new novel Grow Where They Fall is a meticulous and tender exploration of two formative moments in the life of one Kwame Akromah, twenty years apart. Kwame is Black, Gay, British of Ghanian descent, a dedicated teacher, a dependable friend—character traits and conditions of life that weave around each other …
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D23 Disney Park Announcement: The Exciting and Worrisome
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This week, Candace and Catrina discuss the major park announcements from D23. They discuss the addition of Encanto to Animal Kingdom and Indiana Jones taking over Dinoland. They also discuss Villain Land at the Magic Kingdom, changes coming to EPCOT, the two new rides coming to Avengers Campus at California Adventure, and the animatronic Walt Disne…
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S1E19: A look back at Paris Olympics 2024 with Max Maeder
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ST sports reporters and the SG bronze medalist look back at memorable moments in the Paris Olympics. Synopsis: The Straits Times tackles the talking points in sport every second Wednesday of the month. History was made on Aug 9, 2024, when kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder became Singapore’s youngest Olympic medallist after he clinched a bronze in the F…
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From Teacher to Bookshop Owner: Lizzie Moss's Journey and The Magic of Literature
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Send us a Text Message. What drives someone to leave behind the familiar comforts of a stable career and leap into the unknown waters of entrepreneurship? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Lizzie Moss, the heart and soul behind Heron Books in Bristol, UK. From teaching classics and working at Waterstones, Lizzie's story is one of resil…
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We are celebrating 5 years of the podcast with episode 300. We are joined by Steve Cavanagh to discuss his latest book “Witness 8” and Philippa sets out her best books since the podcast started. Steve’s favourite books: The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien Silence of the lambs by Thomas Harris The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith Facebook…
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The Potters Wheel, The Corner Store, & The Labyrinth
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Our stories today take us through some gentle adventures for the near end of summer. We’ll start with The Potter’s Wheel, where we can dig our thumbs into the clay and see what can be created. Then, we’ll take a stroll through the aisles of The Corner Store to pick up a few things for supper, stopping to pursue the fizzy drinks and first squashes o…
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The Bet by Anton Chekhov is a thought-provoking short story that explores themes of greed, the value of human life, and the meaning of freedom. The story centers around a wager between a wealthy banker and a young lawyer, made during a party at the banker's house.The debate begins when the guests discuss the morality of the death penalty versus lif…
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Episode 761: Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain: My Life And Rocky Horror
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It's 1973 and The Rocky Horror Show is about to be launched onto an unsuspecting world for the first time. Martin Fitzgibbon was the young drummer recruited specifically to play an integral part in the show's success. Here, for the first time, Martin gives his unique insight into how the show and its participants became an overnight success and cre…
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Episode 274: How do you become a neighborhood bookstore? w/Spoke & Word Books
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This month for the #BookstoreSolidarityProject, we hung out with Cierra, owner of Portland-local bookstore Spoke & Word! We talked about bookselling, strategic romance and genre placement, and how much of a fan Joe's doctor is of them. Check out Spoke & Word's site: https://www.spokeandwordbooks.com/…
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Writing Against Normality, with Samanta Schweblin
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The seven stories in Samanta Schweblin’s Seven Empty Houses are not just about houses—how they contain us, how they constrain us—but are also about the families compressed in them, the objects stored in them, the neighbours that circle them…and the trauma that has soaked into their walls over years past, and that is now seeping slowly out, poisonin…
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S1E28: Kamala Harris and Indo-Americans’ stunning rise in US national life
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We chat with Mayank Chhaya, Chicago-based veteran chronicler of the Indian diaspora, on Kamala Harris’s appeal and chances in the upcoming Nov 5 US presidential election. Synopsis: Join The Straits Times' senior columnist Ravi Velloor, as he distils his experience from four decades of covering the continent. In this episode, Ravi speaks with the ve…
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Dean Atta & Michael Rosen: Person Unlimited
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Choirboy, drag act, grandson, mentor, poet, lover, activist, performer: Dean Atta has played many roles in his life. In his explosive, candid and courageous memoir Person Unlimited (Canongate) he describes a life lived in defiance of categories. Benjamin Zephaniah wrote of Atta’s work as being ‘As honest as truth itself. He follows no trend; he see…
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Rethinking Flood Management: Insights from Tim Palmer on Climate Change, Conservation, and Community Resilience
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the historical floods of the past can shape our future defenses against natural disasters? In this latest episode, I chat with Tim Palmer, an award-winning author and photographer. Tim shares his profound insights on rivers, conservation, and the urgent need to rethink our approach to flood managem…
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Interview with Denzil Meyrick about ‘The Estate’ Plus Philippa reviews: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley My Mess is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett. Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie The Half Burnt House by Alex North & the Crime Freaks Book Box https://www.crimefreaksbookbox.com/# Then Denzil Meyrick recommen…
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Our stories today celebrate some close-to-home summer pleasures. We’ll start with a Yard Sale, pulling our little red wagon along the sidewalks and browsing treasures. Then, we’ll find a shady spot to watch the wind in the branches and doze off in A Midsummer’s Afternoon Nap. Finally, we’ll pack the picnic basket and meet a couple of friends at the…
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Episode 273: Why Do We Keep Talking About Boxes?
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Boxes— they make the book world go round. Why do we have such strong opinions on boxes (and where we get them from? Why is there a cat on ours now? Let us deliver the good word and show off our new boxes.
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S1E35: Micro-drama boom: In this town, Chinese youths chase their showbiz dreams
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Hengdian, in Zhejiang province, is booming as the location set for two-thirds of China’s period dramas. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s global correspondents about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. They come with stars in their eyes, hoping to become the next Fan Bingb…
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The Horror of the Heights by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Horror of the Heights by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a gripping short story that delves into the eerie and unknown dangers lurking in the upper atmosphere. Written in 1913, during the early days of aviation, the story is presented as a journal discovered in the remains of a crashed aircraft. The journal belongs to Mr. Joyce-Armstrong, an adventur…
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Parenting in the age of AI, with Helen Phillips
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So much has been written about the imminent transformation that Artificial Intelligence will bring to our world. But it is often hard to get much of a sense of what that will mean on a personal level—for our work, for our leisure and, perhaps most importantly of all, for our families. What improvements will result? What new tensions will arise? Wha…
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Kristin Hersh & Jennifer Hodgson: The Future of Songwriting
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In The Future of Songwriting, lead singer with Throwing Muses, solo artist and songwriter Kristin Hersh reflects on the status and future of her chosen genre over a long, hot Christmas in Australia. In a series of conversations, encounters and philosophical dialogues Hersh delivers a fierce, funny and existential meditation on the art of the song -…
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"The Garden of Fear" by Robert E. Howard is a riveting adventure that features his character James Allison, who recalls his past life as a warrior named Hunwulf. The story is part of the collection "The Valley of the Worm" and is set in a prehistoric era filled with danger and mystery.James Allison, living in modern times but plagued by vivid memor…
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Unpacking the best: The NYT's best books of the 21st century • #163
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We love a list, and we love an excuse for a conversation about books, and so we couldn't have been more delighted when the New York Times released their list of the best books of the 21st century, so far. From 503 top tens submitted by authors and other literary world folk, and a bit of statistical magic, they boiled it down to their definitive top…
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Let's Get Together by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction short story that revolves around the theme of espionage and the dangers of advanced technology. The story, set in a future where tensions between global superpowers are high, explores the concept of humanoid robots being used as tools for covert operations.In the story, two intelligence agents…
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Interview with Domestic Thriller Author - Andrew DeYoung
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Hey Friends! I was so honored to interview author Andrew DeYoung! His recent domestic thriller is a true page-turner - The Day Ne Never Came Home. "To protect her family, one mother's lie of omission leads to another in this twisty, suspenseful domestic thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me and Ashley Elston's First L…
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