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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 Catalogâmostly 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 reading its way through the NYRB Classics, a series that resurrects fiction and nonfiction works worth remembering.
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Welcome to Book Talk! We're all about books. What you like to read, how you like to read it. Who's your favorite author? What's your favorite series and much more.
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss whatâs 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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If you believe as I do, that intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and in life, then this is your podcast. My goal each week is to bring you key thoughts and insights from my conversations with those I consider to be among today's brightest minds: our generation's non-fiction authors. We discuss their latest book, as well as their unique perspectives on Leadership, Business, Personal Development, Marketing, Career, and Entrepreneurship. If you love reading, or desi ...
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Welcome to Readers Digress, the podcast where we read nonfiction books so you donât have to (unless you want to). Join us, hosts Mollie Fox and Kate Kiriakou, as we use a nonfiction book to talk about pop culture, politics, and everything in between. New episodes out every other Thursday.
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The C-SPAN Bookshelf podcast feed makes it easy for you to listen to all of the C-SPAN podcast episodes about nonfiction books. Each week we gather episodes from the different C-SPAN podcasts that feature authors talking about history, biography, current events, and culture to make it easier to discover the episodes and listen. If you like nonfiction books, follow this podcast feed so you never miss an episode!
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The epically geeky book club. Join the Marginally Geeky crew as they read, share and discuss a new book each month. While we may focus on traditionally geeky genres (sci-fi, fantasy, etc.) we're willing to explore any and all things geeky!
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Welcome to the Not Your Grandmother's Book Club Podcast, where we read right-wing nonfiction so you don't have to. Join us and read along, or more likely don't as we slog through the worst that american publishing has to offer.
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From award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Tumlinson, this weekly podcast explores the stories that shape us into who we are, and shape the world into what it can become. It's all about the story here. kevintumlinson.substack.com
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For more than 25 years, Idaho Public Television host Marcia Franklin has recorded interviews with some of the world's most noted writers and thinkers for her series, "Dialogue." From historians to humorists, from politicians to pundits, from jurists to journalists, these illuminating "Conversations That Matter" help us better understand our world. Be sure to subscribe for the latest episode!
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Keen to find your next favourite book? Or have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in an indie publishing house? Then welcome to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! We're part of a non-profit press based in Glasgow, and every Saturday we meet with authors, staff and more to discuss all things books and publishing.
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute â 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 weâre reading outside of book club â 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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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, ban ...
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Listen to authors reading from their new books of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction featured in Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin.
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Author Mark Tullius speaks his mind and shares his writing: Horror, Sci-fi, Suspense, and nonfiction MMA.
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with todayâs most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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Find your next favorite book here on the podcast where readers hear authors read a chapter, or two, of their book after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke Are you an author or would like to recommend an author for the show? Email us at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com and let Jason know! You can also text or leave a voicemail at 660-851-1146 and it could be in the next episode! Find out more about Jason on his website at https://www.jasonameuschke.com
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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 Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are âuniquely portable magicâ (Stephen King) and âmirrors of the soulâ (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks⌠and just might shape your life and career.
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Broads and Books is a book podcast. A funny podcast. A feminist podcast. Itâs a weekly date with two Broads who love books as much as they love embarrassing stories and crackpot business ideas. Every Wednesday, the Broads pick one theme. We choose and discuss two novels, two other genre books, and two pop culture picks based on that theme. Listeners will laugh, think, and find things theyâre going to love. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com to listen and sign up for free VIP bonuses!
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On this podcast I will read WhoHQ historical nonfiction books.
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What does it take to launch, grow and sustain a successful career as a writer? Listen in each week as Matt & Parul, two friends and founders of the London Writers' Salon, sit down with a writer they admire â from best-selling novelists to popular bloggers, award-winning playwrights, journalists, poets, and more â to explore the mindset, practical tools, craft secrets and creative practices they use to write well, publish often, and build successful and sustainable writing careers.
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Feminist Book Club is the premier online hub for intersectional readers and anyone who wants to infuse their bookshelves with social justice. We encourage resistance through reading with our blog, podcast, events, and our signature monthly subscription box.
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Looking for your next read? The Authors Read Podcast features authors reading from their books. books, reading, fiction, authors, nonfiction, business books, motivational books, audiobooks, novels
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Hopeton Hay Podcasts is the founder, producer, and host of Diverse Voices Book Review (formerly known as KAZI Book Review) which features interviews with a wide range of culturally diverse authors of recently published fiction and nonfiction, and Economic Perspectives, an audio interview show featuring discussions on finance, economic, and small businesses and policies.
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Author and literary magazine editor, Rachel Thompson, helps you write, publish, and shine. Learn how to write and share your brilliant writing with the world. Episodes delve into how to polish and prepare your writing for publication, and the journey from emerging writer to published author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the early days of this podcast, Steve and Becky read stories and poems plus interviewed authors. Now, they talk with people from all walks of life about their hobbies, vocations and life experiences. Becky has written several fiction series under the name Rebecca Carey Lyles and two nonfiction books under Becky Lyles. Steve likes to write poems and songs. Learn more about your Let Me Tell You a Story hosts at http://beckylyles.com/.
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Students in Spring 2013 discuss recent novels they read.
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Whatâs the story you canât stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookboun ...
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Learn what to read next! We talk about new books, bestsellers and books in many different genres. Discover what other people are reading and recommending. All book and movie titles mentioned in the podcast are listed in the blog post at http://tscpl.org/podcast/
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Most Read Books is a podcast for everyone who wants to know what everyone else is reading and whether you might want to read it too. It offers short and to-the-point episodes that cover bestselling books in general/literary fiction, popular nonfiction and mysteries/thrillers.
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I'll have what you're reading!
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A podcast to celebrate the University of Minnesota's literary community from The Tower, an undergraduate art and literary magazine. We feature readings of art, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and interview local creators.
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Toussaint Morrison reads short stories written by himself, covering the course of his life, chronicling his adventures as a musician, paraprofessional, and artist.
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A podcast of the best new writing, read aloud and sent straight to your ears. Find us online at CatapultPodcast.com and follow us on twitter at @CatapultPodcast.
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For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.
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Download the Snapreads app: https://snapreads.com We have transformed 1000+ best-selling nonfiction books into powerful packs you can read in just 15 minutes. A smarter you in 15 minutes... What is your time worth?
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This is your place to hear the voice behind the pages of your favorite books. Here youâll get a feel for the person who spent hours, weeks, months, and even years to fill the pages and build a world where you can not only use yourself but possibly find yourself as well. Our gift is a glance at the human side of writing; perhaps a morsel from the authorâs childhood, insight on the character to which they are most attached, or a little on the passion that fueled the topics in the book. Itâs yo ...
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Have you ever left a great book unfinished? Instead, start a free trial of StoryShots here: https://www.getstoryshots.com to learn or review the key takeaways of bestselling nonfiction, personal development and business books in minutes, instead of hours or never. Get through your stack of unfinished books or meet your next great read. Learn on your terms with text, PDF, audiobook, animation, infographic and mind map summaries of business and personal development books. Learn more at https:/ ...
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The Paris Review Podcast returns with a new season, featuring the best interviews, fiction, essays, and poetry from Americaâs most legendary literary quarterly, brought to life in sound. Join us for intimate conversations with Sharon Olds and Olga Tokarczuk; fiction by Rivers Solomon, Jun'ichirĹ Tanizaki, and Zach Williams; poems by Terrance Hayes and Maggie Millner; nonfiction by Robert GlĂźck, Jean Garnett, and Sean Thor Conroe; and performances by George Takei, Lena Waithe, and many others ...
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An outsider's introduction to the literature of Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by writer and book reviewer Claire Lacey.
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Word Riot is a monthly online literary magazine celebrating the forceful voices of up-and-coming writers. Authors and poets read from works published in the magazine.
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Iâm making book clubs cool again with my podcast, Red Wine Reads. This is a podcast with a mission to make you love books again by engaging in fun (and sometimes ridiculous) conversations. We want you to read the books along with us, so you give us your hot takes on social media after the episode airs. Itâs an opportunity for you to join a community of book lovers and wine lovers (and not strictly just red wine lovers). With weekly book reviews spanning across many genres and weekly 10-minut ...
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Amy Dressler Brings Shakespeare's Women to the 21st Century -84
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Amy Dressler writes contemporary fiction featuring heroines who wrestle their emotional baggage while maintaining a sense of humor. How to Align the Stars, Amy's debut novel, is a feminist, body-positive spin on Much Ado About Nothing. It is the first book in the Shakespeare Project, a series in which Amy will reimagine Shakespeare's classic comediâŚ
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The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung |Â Book Summary and Review |Â Free Audiobook
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Traditional thinking was that obesity is a function of calorie intake and exercise. However, Dr. Fung shares new insights into how proper nutrition and weight loss are functions of hormones. Learn on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShots today: https://www.getstoryshots.com to get the PDF, infographic, extended ad-free audiobook and animatedâŚ
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This week, on Kevinâs ADHD roller coaster topical tour, we take a trip to cryptocurrency mountain, where the water tastes like Lambos and the grift flows like wine. Thatâs right, cryptocurrency is a ponzi scheme, but somehow more environmentally destructive than Bernie Madoff even tried to be. Thanks as always for listening and enjoy the show! BecoâŚ
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227: Holly Gramazio (THE HUSBANDS) & Zito Madu's THE MINOTAUR AT CALLE LANZA
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Holly Gramazio drops by via the magic of Zoom to talk her magical summer blockbuster of a book, The Husbands. She gets into its origin as a computer game, a lack of supernatural solutions, and why it used to have the moon falling apart. Plus, she brings along the surreal-but-still-relatable Zito Maduâs The Minotaur at Calle Lanza, and reveals sheâsâŚ
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The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith Book 1 Full Audiobook
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Read on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShots here: https://www.getstoryshots.com to get access to the key takeaways of The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith and 300,000 more bestselling books in text, audio, video and infographic formats. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This book is in the public domain. Comment on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and let us knowâŚ
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We're back! It's episode 258 with YA author, Abigail Morrison! Jason and Abby have a fun time discussing 1st stories, her writer origin story, her affinity for giant dog-boys, Mission Impossible, and you learn how to grab her ebook for FREE! Abigail Morrison's website and newsletter The Yochni's Eye on Amazon Sample Chapter Tees and more at TeePublâŚ
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Move over non-fiction, weâve got three novels that tackle big social issues in todayâs episode! From violence against women in Murder After the Night Before, racist property laws in What You Leave Behind, and climate change in Troubled Waters, todayâs episode proves that fiction can teach us and inspire us just as well, if not better, than non-fictâŚ
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Rupert William Simon Allason was a Conservative member of the British House of Commons from 1987 and 1997. However, he's best known around the world as Nigel West, military historian and journalist specializing in security and intelligence matters. During the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Nigel West's name sâŚ
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536: Celebrating 11 Years: The Most Influential Books of the Read to Lead Podcast
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In honor of our 11th anniversary, I thought it would be fitting to look back at 11 of the most influential books I've read since starting this journey. Each of these books has left a lasting impact on me and, I hope, on you too.
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Sailing Alone Around the World, by Capt. Joshua Slocum, Part 2
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Letâs relax and sleep with more from this solo journey by sailboat. This time, we cross the Atlantic, serenade dolphins, andâŚa seafaring ghost saves our narrator from a cheese-induced fever? Sure, why not. I donât write them, friends. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: âŚ
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Bigger Leaner Stronger by Michael Matthews | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body focuses on the best tips for building muscle and losing fat. Read on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShots: https://www.getstoryshots.com to get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary and 300,000 more bestselling booksâŚ
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Q&A: Riley Gaines, "Swimming Against the Current"
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In 2022, collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines tied for 5th place in the 200m freestyle final at the NCAA Women's Championships. The swimmer she tied with was transgender athlete Lia Thomas. Since then, Riley Gaines has become an outspoken critic of transgender women competing in women's sports and has even testified on the issue before Congress. In thisâŚ
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Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe Dispenza |Â Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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Are we bound by the genes that our forefathers pass down? Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself answers these questions and more. Bridging science and spirituality, the book offers unique tools to spur lasting change on the path to growth and development. Learn on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShots: https://www.getstoryshots.com to get theâŚ
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Rebecca Donner: All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days
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Marcia Franklin talks with author Rebecca Donner about âAll the Frequent Troubles of Our Days,â which chronicles the life of Mildred Harnack, her great-great-aunt. Harnack and her husband helped found one of the largest resistance groups against the Nazis. They were both discovered, however, and killed. Mildred is the only known American woman to bâŚ
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AW: Soraya Chemaly, "The Resilience Myth"
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Writer and activist Soraya Chemaly offered an alternative view of grit and resilience today in a world of overlapping crises. She was interviewed by University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center Instructor Judith Saltzberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma |Â Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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The 5 AM Club offers advice on making your mornings the kickstart you need to attain your most remarkable achievements. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The 5 AM Club and 300,000 more books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow to creaâŚ
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Journey to Sobriety and a European Adventure, Plus a Reading of Try Not to Die: In a Dark Fairy Tale
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Welcome to Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius, your go-to podcast for horror, sci-fi, suspense, and all things violent. In this episode, Mark shares personal updates, including his decision to quit cannabis and the positive impacts it has had on his life. Mark takes us through his recent European adventure, detailing his travels with family friendsâŚ
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On this episode, we sit down with author K. X. Song to talk about her newest novel, The Night Ends with Fire, an epic adult fantasy inspired by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Legend of Mulan, and Chinese folklore, following the adventures of a young woman, touched by the Azure Dragon, who enters the army as a man to escape her fate as a womâŚ
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Author Meg Medina, the 8th and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature at the Library of Congress, discussed her efforts to reach and connect with young readers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy C-SPAN
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Dylan and Kassia discuss Howard Sturgis' 1904 novel Belchamber. It follows the coming of age of Sainty, a not-so-average English boy who prefers needlepoint to riding and Tennyson to girls. We talk about the novel's interweaving of comedy and tragedy, the nature of being a sissy, and, of course, Henry James' famous critiques. If you want to hear exâŚ
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"Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell: Is Talent Overrated?
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On this episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer, A.K.A. âDr. Books,â takes a call from a listener debating one of the timeless questions: is success more about talent or hard work? Dr. Booksâ top recommendation to settle the debate is Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. We break down success stories and answer questions like: What led to Fleetwood Mac's âŚ
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Working for Ringwood: Intern Insight with Rachel Harley and Jiyuan Li
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For the final episode of Season 3, we've invited fellow interns Rachel Harley and Jiyuan Li to discuss their time working for Ringwood as they finish their duties and bid us farewell soon. They speak to their roles and responsibilities during the course of their internship, the skills they've learned, their favorite aspects of the job, and their plâŚ
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How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie | Book Summary and Review |Â Free Audiobook
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Carnegie researched the lives of greats from Julius Caesar to Thomas Edison. He also interviewed influential individuals like Franklin D. Roosevelt and Clark Gable. Based on these findings, he created How to Win Friends and Influence People that has become one of the best-selling books of all time. Read on your terms. Start a free trial of StoryShoâŚ
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Exploring the Theme of Found Families with Author Pamela Stockwell -83
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Award-winning author Pamela Stockwell was born in Texas and raised in South Carolina. In between, she lived in the Philippines and, along with her big sister, became fluent in Tagalog name-calling. She abandoned her foreign language studies at age five and went on to earn a Bachelorâs Degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. PameâŚ
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This week, we return to our review of the future required high school reading in Texas under supreme leader Abbott, Ted Cruzâ âUnwokeâ or how I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Cancun. Thanks as always for listening and enjoy the show! Become a patron at patreon.com/NYGBCpod Find this episode on our website at NYGBCpod.com Follow us on twitter at âŚ
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"The Highway," Maxine Firehammer - Midwest Weird
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Today on Midwest Weird: âThe Highwayâ by Maxine Firehammer. Maxine Firehammer is a horror writer living in Saint Paul. She has previously had work appear in Hash Journal, The Molotov Cocktail, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. She is a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee. For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com. ___âŚ
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Today on Midwest Weird: âGrowthâ by Keira Perkins. Keira Perkins writes both short fiction and poetry, most of it speculative. She is also a scientist, which is mostly not speculative. Keira lives in Indiana with her husband, dogs, cats, and whichever stray animal sheâs brought home that week. Keira can be found at keiraperkins.com, where she blogsâŚ
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Today on Midwest Weird: âNegationâ by Jessica Klimesh. Jessica Klimesh (she/her) is a US-based writer and editor whose creative work has been published or is forthcoming in Cleaver, Flash Frog, trampset, Atticus Review, Brink, Club Plum Literary, Ghost Parachute, and Bending Genres, among others. Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, âŚ
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Superlife by Darin Olien |Â Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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Do you feel your energy dwindling as the day passes? Or are you susceptible to catching a cold more often than others? Superlife is a guide to improving your general health and lifestyle through five core focus areas. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and 300,000 more bestselliâŚ
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BN+: Investigative Reporter Brody Mullins on Google & Law Professor Joshua Wright, and "The Wolves of K Street"
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On Saturday, June 8th, 2024, the headline in the Wall Street Journal Saturday review section read: "The Hidden Life of Google's Secret Weapon." The author was Brody Mullins, a veteran investigative reporter for the Journal. The series ran over 3 days. The focus was on a man named Joshua Wright, a lawyer and former law professor at George Mason UnivâŚ
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535: Negotiating Tips From a Former FBI Hostage Negotiator and a Top DC Publicist
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From CEOs communicating with board members to managers negotiating salary increases and entrepreneurs looking to raise capital, it's impossible to overstate the role of persuasion in making your personal and professional goals a reality. The ability to convince othersârespectfully and effectivelyâis one of the most important skills you can master, âŚ
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Kate Quinn on her new book "The Briar Club"
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Author Kate Quinn is out with her new book "The Briar Club." If you like historical fiction, you will love this book! "The Briar Club" is set in a boardinghouse in Washington D.C. during the McCarthy era. There's an element of murder mystery and it's told from the perspective of multiple women, all facing different challenges of the time. Our host,âŚ
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Ugly Nature, Foxy Authors | authors Charles Hood and William R. Hincy
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Prolific author, poet, naturalist, "lister," and Hincy's former professor, Charles Hood stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss his latest book, A SALAD ONLY THE DEVIL WOULD EAT: THE JOYS OF UGLY NATURE. We discuss what he loves about mixed ecologies, why he describes the Antelope Valley as "the place old sofas crawl to the end of the road to âŚ
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#110: Beth Morrey â Writing Funny, Upmarket Fiction
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Sunday Times Bestseller Beth Morrey (Saving Missey, Lucky Day) on her journey as a writer and TV producer and writing humorous upmarket books while exploring darker themes. We talk about her latest book Lucky Day and what it means to stop saying âyesâ and start living for yourself. * ABOUT BETH MORREY Previously Creative Director at RDF Television,âŚ
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Letâs relax and sleep with more from a classic that combines mathematics and social commentary with pointed angularity. This time, our narrator is inducted into that most secret of secretsâŚthree dimensions. Why, itâs madness, I tell you. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a CoffeâŚ
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Kaiju are giant, monstrous creatures, like Godzilla, best known for destroying cities and wreaking havoc on the planet. But what if they needed our help to stay safe? If there was a place where kaiju could live without harming our world, and could be potentially hunted or harvested for financial gain, you better believe people would try to take advâŚ
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Q&A: David Charter, "Royal Audience"
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The Times of London U.S. editor David Charter, author of "Royal Audience," discusses the special relationship that Queen Elizabeth II had with the United States and U.S. presidents over her 70-year reign as Britain's Head of State. Queen Elizabeth, who became queen in 1952 and passed away in 2022, had met and had varying degrees of personal relatioâŚ
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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt | Book Summary and Review |Â Free Audiobook
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Crack the code to overcoming anxiety using The Anxious Generation audiobook summary. This revealing manual provides strong approaches to reclaim peace and build a more vibrant, anxiety-free life. Read on your terms. Get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary of The Anxious Generation and 300,000 more bâŚ
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Patricia Nelson Limerick: The Legacy of Conquest
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Marcia Franklin talks with author Patricia Nelson Limerick about her books about the American West. Limerick shares her views that the West has been overly romanticized and that history has ignored the contributions of women and people of color in settling the West. Originally aired: 04/17/1997
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On this episode, we welcome author Tara Sim to chat about her latest novel, We Shall Be Monsters, a YA dark Indian-inspired fantasy take on the Frankenstein story following a girl on a quest to resurrect her sister (who's accidental death she may also be responsible for) who gets drawn into a web of political intrigue by people who want her knowledâŚ
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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne |Â Book Summary, Review and Quotes | Free Audiobook
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What if you could think your way to success? Rhonda Byrneâs bestselling book The Secret implies exactly that. Read and grow on your terms. Get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic, and animated version of this summary of The Secret and 300,000 more bestselling books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us âŚ
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Episode 292: Danielle Allen Book: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality
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In 2014, Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Danielle Allen about her newly published book, OUR DECLARATION: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality. Featured on the front page of the New York Times, her book publisher writes in its description of the book: "Our Declaration is already regarded as a seâŚ
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âEducatedâ by Tara Westover: From Rural Idaho to Harvard
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On this episode of Book Wise, our host Britt Brewer A.K.A. âDr. Booksâ takes a caller from the request line in search of an aspirational, hardscrabble, up-from-the-boot-straps type of book. Dr. Booksâ ultimate suggestion is âEducatedâ by Tara Westover. But the good doctor pairs her final pick with some outstanding, aspirational memoir genre-type ruâŚ
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Author Heather Osoyâs Confrontational Alter Ego Writes Her Books -82
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An avid reader and writer since she was a child, Heather Osoy found her voice through literature. She wrote a number of plays, poems, short stories and even a screenplay during her formative years. The passing of a beloved family member right before the pandemic encouraged her to use that voice to publish her first novel, To Hold Oneself. She choseâŚ
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NYGBC: What the F**k IS the Supreme Court Doing?
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This week, we depart from our usual formula to discuss the supreme court, their absolutely F**ked up rulings to shepherd in our new terrible world. On a serious note, I apologize for the way the episode ended but we decided we just needed to finish where we were. I cannot tell you it will get better, but we will be here no matter what happens. ThanâŚ
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