Best Sarah Dickinson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 174: Unscripted | Auto-Buy Authors with Susie and Catherine 1:30:20

15m ago1:30:20

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For Ep. 174, due to an unexpected change in our episode schedule, we’re bringing you an episode from our newest Patreon bonus series, Unscripted. This series is our sandbox for any bookish topic, whether it’s publishing news, behind-the-scenes insights from the podcast and our reading lives, or patron-submitted discussions. Most Unscripted episodes…

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Reading Challenges: Everything We Love & Everything We Don't | Crossroads of Twilight, Yellowface, Funny Story & More 45:35

2d ago45:35

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Anybody up for a challenge? Reading challenges are popular across TikTok, StoryGraph, and pretty much anywhere you find readers. Megan and Marissa give their thoughts on reading challenges – which ones they love and which ones they can't quite get into. Megan compares reading challenges to playing the Sims and Marissa changes her opinion quickly as…

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Ep. 173: Circling Back to Micro Genres We've Loved (2024) with Susie (@NovelVisits) 53:13

3d ago53:13

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For Ep. 173, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) joins me as we circle back to one of our favorite topics — niching down our reading into micro genres! In this special Circle Back, we revisit some previously shared micro genres from our two past Micro Genres We Love episodes and introduce two additional micro genres from a Patreon bonus episode not yet hea…

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Vaishna Surjid, Amna Malik & Henry Broome 51:59

14d ago51:59

51:59

Vaishna Surjid discusses Soumya Sankar Bose’s exhibition ‘Braiding Dusk and Dawn’ at Deflina Foundation in London; Amna Malik reviews Permindar Kaur’s exhibition ‘Nothing is Fixed’ at John Hansard Gallery in Southampton; and Henry Broome reports on public art in relation to homelessness and sanitation.…

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Let's Talk About BookTok 2.0 W/ Alix Calfa | Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Hoover, Robert Jordan, And More 1:03:32

16d ago1:03:32

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Alix Calfa joins us for a surprise guest episode! Marissa and Alix discuss BookTok – and, in fact, all things about books online. The readers tackle discussing good recommendations and poor ones, as well as some of the more popular BookTok books and whether they are worth the read. As always, we start the podcast with some of our more recent reads.…

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Ep. 172: Best Books of 2024 (So Far) with Susie and Catherine 1:04:26

19d ago1:04:26

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In Ep. 172, Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits), Catherine Gilmore (@GilmoreGuide), and I are together for the first time on the big show to catch up on our 2024 reading — so far! We talk about the current publishing landscape, what books are topping bestseller lists to date, and our personal reading as it stands halfway through the year. We share our stat…

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Our Favourite – And Most Remarkable – Bookmarks | Bookmarks, Notation, Dog-Earring, And More 51:37

1M ago51:37

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Do you use bookmarks? Marissa and Megan discuss the most remarkable bookmarks they've had over the years. From American one-dollar bills to a leather marker with a flower that seems one petal short, both readers talk about whether or not they use them, what will count as a bookmark, and whether dog-earring is ever an option. We start the podcast wi…

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Ep. 171: Rufi Thorpe (Author of Margo's Got Money Troubles) + Book Recommendations 57:00

1M ago57:00

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In Episode 171, Rufi Thorpe she joins me to discuss her latest novel, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and her career arc in general. Rufi talks about her inspiration for Margo and the quirky elements she uses to explore deeper topics like loneliness, motherhood, untraditional family dynamics, money, and art — all with a great sense of humor. We also go…

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Mark Prince 54:07

1M ago54:07

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Mark Prince argues that digitalisation adds another dimension to debates about intention and production in a discussion that covers photography, painting and sculpture and covers artists ranging from Marcel Duchamp and Robert Ryman to Jon Rafman.By Art Monthly

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Top Tips to Getting Out of A Reading Slump | Book Clubs, Reading Challenges, DNF-ing & More 49:14

2M ago49:14

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Slumps suck. Reading slumps extra suck. Every avid reader has been through one reading slump or another and, while sometimes they are inevitable, there are some ways to get through them without losing your mind. Marissa and Megan discuss their experiences with their own reading slumps, and all the top tips they have to prevent them. From reading ch…

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Ep. 170: Summer 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 46:58

2M ago46:58

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Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies avail…

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Ep. 169: Spring 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 50:50

2M ago50:50

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In Episode 169, Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and I catch up on the 12 new releases from the Spring 2024 Book Preview. We share our reading stats, chat about what we liked, and what didn’t quite hit the mark. Tune in to hear our thoughts on these books and get some recommendations for your next read! This post contains affiliate links through…

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Our Top Villains In Literature | Dracula, President Snow, Sauron & More 46:23

2M ago46:23

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Everybody loves a good villain. From the most sinister non-human entities to the humans we start to empathize with, we've got all the best baddies from books we've read. We start with a classic President Snow and end with an even more classic villain who will suck your blood, and we hit every bad guy in between. We start the podcast with our most-r…

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Ep. 168: 2024 Summer Reading Special with Susie (@NovelVisits) 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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Susie Boutry (@NovelVisits) and I share our favorite books that missed last year’s Summer Reading Guide, some shorter books we think are great for summer reading, and our #1 picks for each category featured in my 2024 Summer Reading Guide. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cos…

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Tom Hastings, Sam Keogh & Luisa Lorenzo Corna 45:36

2M ago45:36

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Tom Hastings, Sam Keogh and Luisa Lorenzo Corna discuss the attempts to suppress political protest and artists’ voices in the light of the current war in Gaza.By Art Monthly

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Our Favourite Autobiographies & Memoirs | Vivek Shraya, Jennette Mccurdy & More 49:05

2M ago49:05

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From the rawest insight into people's lives to illuminating spotlights on important issues, biographies and memoirs can leave a long-lasting impact. In this episode, Marissa and Megan discuss their favourite memoirs and autobiographies. Marissa discusses several dancer and a few artists' memoirs, while Megan talks about reading about therapy and de…

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Ep. 167: Circling Back to 2018 in Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 54:46

3M ago54:46

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In Ep. 167, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I are circling back to 2018 in the book world with a special retrospective episode! We share big bookish highlights for that year, including book news, award winners, and what was going on in the world outside of reading. We also talk about our own 2018 reading and our favorite 2018 releases. Plus, you’ll h…

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Poetry 101: Top Tips for Getting Into Poetry | Lang Leav, Shakespeare, Dickinson, Plath & More 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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Welcome to Poetry 101. Marissa is a big poetry buff, and this week we're discussing all our best tips for getting into poetry. Throughout this podcast, Marissa and Megan share their experiences with poems and poetry – and give you all the reasons why you shouldn't be scared of them, no matter what your high school English teacher made you feel. Fro…

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Ep. 166: Andrew Boryga (Author of Victim) + Book Recommendations 48:29

3M ago48:29

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In episode 166, author Andrew Boryga joins me to discuss his debut novel, Victim, a funny and gripping satire about success and identity. Through the adventures of Javier, Victim explores what “diversity” means, why society loves a victim narrative, and the pitfalls of chasing fame online. Boryga combines humor with biting social commentary without…

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Bob Dickinson 59:33

4M ago59:33

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Bob Dickinson surveys the rise of authoritarian rule and charts feminist art practices that resist such forces.By Art Monthly

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Ep. 165: Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 49:37

4M ago49:37

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Welcome to the Spring 2024 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in April and May. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on …

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Best Book Recommendations We've Given Each Other | Iron Widow, Lore Olympus, Throne of Glass & More 59:24

4M ago59:24

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Will we hurt each other's feelings? You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode of The Book Jar Pod, Megan and Marissa discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the books they've recommended to each other over the years. From some classic recommendations like Sabriel and Iron Widow to some newer ones like Emma and Throne of Glass, expect to…

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Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:28

4M ago55:28

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In today’s episode, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I circle back to the 16 books we featured in the Winter 2024 Book Preview. We’ll be sharing our reading stats and thoughts on the books we’ve read (or attempted), to help you decide which ones to add to your reading list and which ones to skip. This post contains affiliate links through which I make…

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#7 - Nelson Gonzalez & Amner Martinez | Buford, GA | Experienced Quizzers 38:07

4M ago38:07

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Join Bro Benjamin Copeland as talks quizzing with two incredible young people and fabulous bible quizzers from his local church, Buford, GA!By Apostolic Bible Quizzing

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Laura Harris & Morgan Quaintance 57:06

4M ago57:06

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Laura Harris claims that the Levelling Up programme is a sham and Morgan Quaintance argues that Chris Ofili’s ‘Requiem’ for the victims of Grenfell Tower was compromised from the start.By Art Monthly

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Let's Catch Up On Our Most Recent Reads! | Silver in the Bone, The Wheel of Time, Cruel Illusions & More 1:14:29

4M ago1:14:29

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Megan is back! And we have some book talk to catch up. Marissa and Megan go through their most recent reads – all 25 books they've read since they've last met. From Heartstopper and Fly By Night to The Fires of Heaven and The City of Brass, join your fave readers as they rate and discuss all the books they've read to start this year. We end the pod…

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Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) + Book Recommendations 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

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In Episode 163, Sara Hildreth, from @FictionMatters and co-host of the podcast Novel Pairings, returns for her third appearance on our show as our expert for Classics & Retellings 101. Sara guides us through the sometimes intimidating world of timeless reads in an accessible way. She busted some myths about classics and changed my mind about some e…

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#6 - Bro Kevin Brewer, Evansville, IN | BQ Legend 36:29

5M ago36:29

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You don't want to miss this great podcast from Bro Kevin Brewer who has been in quizzing for a LONG time but not quite as long as the one interviewing him, Pastor Richard Giles. It is a great conversation!By Apostolic Bible Quizzing

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Fave Female Characters in Books w/ Alix Calfa & Tay Andresen | The Poppy War, Stormlight Archive, Sabriel & The Hunger Games 50:07

5M ago50:07

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Let's have some girl talk. And by girl talk, we're talking about our fave girlies in books. To top it off, Marissa is joined by both Alix Calfa and Taylor Andresen, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy. The three readers discuss an abundance of amazing female characters they've read in novels. From Sabriel and Katniss Everdeen to the lead…

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Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) + Book Recommendations 54:45

5M ago54:45

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In Episode 162, Leigh Stein (author and journalist) joins me to jump into the world of BookTok, the bookish corner of TikTok. We talk about what early elements started this sensation, how creators and their content are different on this platform, and the main audience engaging with the app’s evolving algorithm. We also discuss the continuing gap in…

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Sarah E James, Jumana Manna & Larissa Sansour 59:16

5M ago59:16

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Sarah E James discusses her article on cultural censorship and exclusion of Palestinian and pro-Palestinian voices in the arts and beyond, with the artists Jumana Manna and Larissa Sansour.By Art Monthly

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Let's Talk About BookTok w/ Alix Calfa! | Twilight, ACOTAR, Sarah J. Maas, Fourth Wing & More 53:11

5M ago53:11

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Another week, another guest. Alix Calfa, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast, joins Marissa to discuss a truly industry-changing social media platform: BookTok. Both Alix and Marissa point out the good, the bad, the ugly, and the inspirational aspects of such a whirlwind force as BookTok is. We mention fave creators, fave book re…

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Ep. 161: Amanda Peters (Author of The Berry Pickers) + Book Recommendations 38:08

6M ago38:08

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In Episode 161, author Amanda Peters joins me to discuss her surprise hit novel, The Berry Pickers. This debut novel (which was the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Pick) seamlessly blends sadness and heartwarming moments. In our chat, Amanda shares what (or who) started her on this journey, the road to publication, and what she hopes readers take away…

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Your Fave Feminist Reads w/ Taylor Andresen | Mona Eltahawy, Mikki Kendall, Xiran Jay Zhao & More 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

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We have another guest on this episode of The Book Jar Pod: Taylor, from our sister podcast, The Queens of Fantasy podcast. Together, Marissa and Tay discuss a topic close to their hearts: What are some of your fave feminist reads? Taylor starts by recounting some of her most recent reads, and then the two readers dive into the topic. Let us know ho…

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Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) 55:51

6M ago55:51

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In Episode 160, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) and I share the best backlist books we read in 2023. We each discuss our top 5 backlist books from last year, highlight some underrated backlist gems, and review our backlist reading statistics. Devoting an entire episode to backlist reading is something we love doing and we've heard from you that you love …

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