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Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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The Book Club Review

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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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Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the books on the bestseller list are worth the read, give you behind-the-scenes insights, and introduce you to great books you may otherwise never find.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Quantum Book Club is about reviewing Best-selling Books that help the mind to expand. With techniques provided, listening in as a panel of well-qualified professionals discuss each chapter, helps you to retain the vital information that will bring great results.
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Have you ever wondered which books shaped your favourite authors? Best Book Forward is the bookish podcast for avid readers where we delve into the lives of your favourite authors and discover the books that have shaped their lives. Prepare for surprising picks, heartwarming stories, and the ultimate literary dilemma: "If you could only read one again, which would it be?" Warning: This podcast may lead to an uncontrollable urge to expand your TBR pile. Ready to discover your next literary ob ...
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Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook, gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins, weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out what’s hot and what’s hotter in the book charts. If you like books, you’ll love this. Come and join the club.
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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Earwolf and Scott Aukerman

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Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Maslany, Allison Williams, and more. Plus, the show’s open-door policy brings an assortment of eccentric oddballs and characters who pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Now entering its 15th year, this podcast has led to multiple spin-off podcasts, a New York Times best-selling book, and a beloved television ser ...
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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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We interview Best-Selling Authors from across the globe to see what makes them tick, how they are helping to change the world and see beyond the pages in every episode of Beyond The Book.
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Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks, it's 4-5 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. In addition to all the latest in comics talk, the show also features creator interviews, listener responses, contests, and trivia, lots of trivia. So listen in and experience all the joys of a Wednesday afternoon at the comic shop, from the comfort of your o ...
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Out of the Best Books

Amity Hulse and Laura Leon

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“A Classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”--Italo Calvino. We are two moms that love the classics and we believe they are relevant and still have so much to still say to us today–perhaps even more than ever! We want to invite you to read along with us (or maybe just watch the movie) and hope that you will find our discussions fun and accessible and that you will find that there is so much to learn from and love about these transcendent books!
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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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We’re Ashley and Liz, two real-life besties who’ve loved books since we first learned to read, so naturally, we started a podcast! We would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we introduce ourselves, and laugh our way through the world of books with a focus on Fantasy, Romantasy, and Dark Romance. Of course we have love for all book genres, but those are our absolute favorites! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Pod ...
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Book Riot's Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky discuss the latest news in the world of books and reading, including hot new releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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From the Front Porch

The Bookshelf Thomasville

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Welcome to From the Front Porch, a weekly conversational podcast on books, small business, and life in the South, produced by The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia.
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Medium Lady Reads

Jillian O'Keefe and Erin Vandeven

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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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Book Talk

Jenny Sparks and Nolan Crabb

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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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Between The Covers

Jay Ruud and Stacey Margaret Jones

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Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and his wife, author Stacey Margaret Jones discuss a book from his carefully cultivated ”100 Lovable Books” list. Stacey interviews Jay on what makes the book ”lovable” and where it ranks on the master list. They’ll also discuss current books in the CHAOS READER segment.
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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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Podcast with in-depth book reviews and book discussions for fiction with strong female leads. Chats cover all genres such as historical fiction, psychological thrillers, young adult, contemporary fiction, suspense, and more. We pick one best-selling book per month to discuss. Since this is a full analysis, there will be spoilers. See spoiler-free reviews on our website. Join the discussion on social media @judgingmorethan Suggestions for our next book? Send us a message on social media! The ...
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Join our hosts Nikki and Kelly as they discuss a Young Adult and Adult novel every month! Mix yourself a drink, settle in, and relax as they talk about everything from their initial thoughts on each book to the nitty gritty of what happened and what they think about it all.
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Everyday Wellness

Everyday Wellness: Cynthia Thurlow, NP

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Explore holistic health with Cynthia Thurlow, a seasoned Nurse Practitioner, and an expert in intermittent fasting and nutrition. As a 2x TEDx speaker and author of the best-selling book, "Intermittent Fasting Transformation: IF:45", Cynthia offers a wealth of knowledge in health and wellness. Her specialty intermittent fasting programs have empowered countless women to take the reins in their wellness journey and propel them toward optimal health. Cynthia's core mission is to help women und ...
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A podcast for comic book fans, hosted by Mike Rapin. IRCB features a rotating, 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every week. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Narrated is a podcast about audiobooks including book reviews, drafts, and discussion plus interviews with authors, narrators and audiobook producers.
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Welcome to The Best Ever You Show! Elizabeth Hamilton Guarino & guests are on a mission to raise awareness. We hope to inspire you to embrace the inner love, gifts, and talents that create the essence of who you really are and challenge you to share this uniqueness with the world. Best Ever You is a safe place to discover, or re-discover your authentic, best self. We help people create a vision, practice that vision, and really live where each moment in your life matters. Our goal is to assi ...
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Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his controversial insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug literally wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil. *Crisis Investing* spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and became the best-selling financial book of 1980. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letter ...
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Welcome to the Divine Council Worldview Podcast, where hosts Ronn Johnson and Mike Chu honor the legacy of their late friend and colleague Dr. Michael S. Heiser (author of the best-selling book The Unseen Realm). Our interest is the Bible, studying it through the lens of its original authors and audience. We will specifically take notice of created divine beings and the role they play in the physical cosmos through the ultimate authority of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Join the fun conversation!
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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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Weekly interviews with authors of new marketing and sales books. Named by LinkedIn and Forbes as one of the top marketing and sales podcasts. Hosted by Douglas Burdett, a marketing strategist, former artillery officer, Madison Avenue ad man, and stand-up comedian.
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My Life Now

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My Life Now is a half-hour podcast show which regularly features reviews of NEW RELEASES and all-time classics of both traditionally published and self-published books. Tune in for special guest interviews and of course, helpful tips to not only write your next book but also to help market it. My Life Now is most often referred to as a great way for authors to get quality exposure and avid readers to discover their next read! Without further delay, here’s another stimulating episode of My Li ...
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📝 Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook In Atomic Habits, James Clear argues that big goals shouldn’t be your main focus in life. Instead, you should be utilizing frequent, repetitive actions and systems to help develop habits that stick. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this su…
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Join Laura and Carlina as we talk all things books! Note: This conversation was recorded in July of 2023. If some of our talk about new book releases, this is why! Books mentioned in this episode: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Lord the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien Running for My Life by …
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SUMMARY In this episode, Rosilyn Stearnes-Brown, the daughter of baseball hall-of-famer Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, shares heartfelt stories about her father and her journey in writing a memoir to honor his life, his humble nature, and his dedication to family and education. She reflects on his career in the Negro Leagues, the challenges he faced dur…
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New York Times bestselling and award winning author Laurie Frankel joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FAMILY FAMILY! We talked about families, of course, in all their iterations. Why do we often hear the same type of trauma and tragedy-filled narrative about adoption in books and movies? Isn't there also joy and boundless love? Of course! Laurie of…
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of The Intelligent Investor "The Intelligent Investor" is a widely acclaimed book on value investing written by Benjamin Graham. First published in 1949, the book offers advice on investment strategy that has stood the test of time, making it a seminal work in the field of finance. Author Background: Benjamin G…
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Get ready to dive deeper into the literary worlds of your favourite authors! Best Book Forward is back for a brand new season, and we're serving up six weeks of bookish bliss with incredible authors. Haven't met us yet? Hi, I'm Helen (@bestbookforward), your friendly book pusher! Think of this podcast as a bookish version of Desert Island Discs whe…
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A radio astronomer discovers a signal coming from Alpha Centauri - strange, beautiful alien voices, singing. While the rest of the world is transfixed by the broadcast, a catholic order, the Jesuits, take action and launch a mission to the planet of Rakhat. But from the outset we know the mission is doomed to tragedy, because a second storyline fol…
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The penultimate chapter of Absolute Power by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez, Ariana Maher and company is here! The Speakers of Geek give thoughts and reactions to issue 3 as well as connect the dots between tie-ins, give theories for the ending and map out all the leftover questions yet to be answered for the finale. We also drop in some CG…
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Brea and Mallory talk about book rating systems. Which one is the best? Plus, they solve a problem about seasonal book slumps and recommend audiobooks with amazing narrators. And the biggest news ever! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Dipsea www.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Link…
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Today we're back with the 2024 installment of our popular summer reading roundup, where members of our team pair up to talk about their favorite summer reads. You'll hear our team in conversation today, exploring our summer reading experiences and the titles we can't stop talking about. Around here we talk books all year round, but episodes like th…
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Vanessa joins Jeff to stare slack-jawed at a list of the best-selling books from the last five decades in the UK, talk about recent book-banning news, wince at some PR pack-ins, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! Check out the Book Riot Po…
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Join Evan, Jaysen, and Zoranne for a recap and discussion of The Way Of Kings! Chasmfiends, Shardplate, and knobweed galore. Discussion begins at exactly 30 minutes in! Support BRK: https://www.patreon.com/bookreviewskill BRK Discord: https://discord.gg/RnzHyt5gpv Zoranne IG: @zoranne_ Jaysen IG: @ezeekat…
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I am thrilled to be doing a two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Dr. Berkson is a peer-reviewed researcher, bestselling author, educator, nutritional gastroenterology and hormonal thought leader, and an inventor and formulator of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. In the first part of our series today, we address common miscon…
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Join Doug Casey and Matt as they address questions from the Crisis Investing community, reflect on recent debates, and discuss media bias. They delve into the complexities of illegal migration, debate fairness, and possible impacts of Kamala Harris's potential presidency. Doug shares experiences and insights on global issues, immigration's impact o…
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Send us a text It’s week 5 over here in this crazy Harry Potter whirlwind of a miniseries! Join Ashley and Liz as they read the entire HP series for the first time as full grown adults! Do you want our commentary? How about our thoughts on whether or not it’s controversial enough for our parents to BAN us from reading it as kids? We give you all of…
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New memoirs by former National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster and recovery advocate William Cope Moyers document conflicts of different kinds. In At War with Ourselves, McMaster contends with his years in the Trump administration and the political infighting he experienced at the White House. Moyers' Broken Open documents a more personal struggle …
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Brea and Mallory recommend queer horror for spooky season! Plus, they discuss the best book carts, and solve a problem about learning smutty vocabulary in another language! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Miracle Made www.trymiracle.com/GLASSES CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading …
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The Museum of Failures follows Remy Wadia, an Indian American ad executive who left India for the United States years ago. But when Remy returns to Bombay to adopt a child, he realizes things aren't as he left them. Remy's mother is ill, and soon, he uncovers a shocking family secret. Thrity Umrigar's novel, first released last year, is now out in …
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This is part 2 of our "Going Hamm" series, originally episode #126 titled "Suicide is Painless". The leaves are falling, there is a chill in the air, the kids are at school so it’s time to curl up with a brand new Comedy Bang Bang. Our guests are the always charming Jon Hamm, the hugely influential Nick Lowe, and Garry Marshall. Jon teases the next…
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This week on From the Front Porch, Annie celebrates 10 years of The Mississippi Book Festival with its executive director, Ellen Rodgers Daniels! They talk about the festival’s history, what’s on the agenda for this year, and why you should plan to attend if you can. The Mississippi Book Festival begins on September 14, 2024. Learn more and make yo…
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of 12 Rules for Life "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" is a non-fiction book by Jordan B. Peterson, a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor of psychology. Peterson gained prominence as a professor at the University of Toronto and has a background rich in the study of both the structure of belief …
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In today's special episode, we’re sitting down with #1 New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Maureen Johnson, to discuss her latest book, Death at Morning House! The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will nev…
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Jeff and Rebecca preview the always-busy fall adaptation slate, after paying respects to James Earl Jones as he fades into the cornfield. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. For more industry news, sign up for our Today in Books daily newsletter! Check out the Book Riot Podcast Book Page on Thriftbooks! The Book Riot Podc…
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This week we are discussing the much praised, and beloved novel, "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante. We delve into Ferrante's mysterious identity and discuss criticism in the modern age. But mostly we discuss this brilliant, personal, and captivating novel. One of the great things about this novel is the many layers it contains and we geek out…
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Post-Debate Analysis: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump In this episode, Doug and his co-host discuss the much-anticipated debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They start by discussing significant historical events on this day, including the 9/11 attacks. 00:00 Introduction and Historical Context 02:02 9/11 Reflections and Conspiracy Theorie…
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The Freedom Path: How I Overcame Pornography Interview with Aaron Clark In this My Life Now episode, Dallas interviews Aaron Clark, author of "The Freedom Path: How I Overcame Pornography". About The Book: Do you struggle with viewing pornography? Have you repeatedly tried to stop, but repeatedly failed? Is your hope of overcoming fading away? If t…
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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at The Deep Dive, your destination for deep thoughts on all things reading, behi…
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Paul hosts a conversation with Kait and Nick about EC Comics, award-winning autobiographies with scatological names, charming Beowulf interpretations, and a new haul of comics translated from the French. Mike is still in Japan, but can he ever really leave our hearts? 00:00 Start/ Last Week in Comics 00:45 Epitaphs from the Abyss #1-2/Cruel Univers…
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Eye in the Sky reminds me of the ‘greater good’ questions I discussed in class during high school - there’s no right or wrong answer but there are always consequences. This movie is an excellent example of how tension and escalating stakes combine with conflict triangles and narrative drive to create a compelling story. This isn’t an action movie b…
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I am excited to have Siim Land on the show with me for the third time today. Siim is a bestselling author, anthropologist, keynote speaker, and longevity enthusiast who is exceptionally bright and knows how to simplify complex research into actionable insights. In our discussion today, we explore his latest book, The Longevity Leap, and dive into m…
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Over 25 years ago, author Leslie Rasmussen connected with a stranger over challenges with their fertility. That friendship inspired her 2023 novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell, which follows two very different women who contend with excruciating decisions around their pregnancies. In today's episode, Rasmussen talks with NPR's Leila Fadel about her …
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of The Trolley Problem "The Trolley Problem" is a famous thought experiment in ethics, and the book you mentioned may refer to one of several works that explore this philosophical dilemma. One of the most notable discussions around the trolley problem is by the philosopher Judith Jarvis Thomson. However, there'…
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of White Fragility "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism" is a book authored by Robin DiAngelo, a scholar who has been active in the field of diversity and racial sensitivity training. The book was published in 2018 and has gained significant attention and stirred considerable…
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Seven is heaven! Today, we are celebrating seven seasons of Fated Mates and this genre that we just can't get enough of with two people we just can't get enough of--Kate Clayborn and Adriana Herrera! We're talking about books, about the tropes we love, about the little bits of romance that make it the very very best. We're also thanking you for lis…
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Book talk for September 10 2024 The Sunflower Forest by Torey L Hayden Seventeen-year-old Lesley is preoccupied with high school, the prospect of college, and her first serious romance. She must also come to terms with her mother's eccentric behavior and tragic past and her father's unwillingness to deal with his wife's deteriorating mental state. …
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Author Toni Bergins, M.Ed., joins host Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino to talk about her new book Embody - Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movement. Toni is an embodiment trailblazer who has taught at the premier holistic healing centers for the last 27 years. She is on permanent faculty at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and has worke…
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Send us a text Let’s talk about fall, bay-bee. Let’s talk about Hall-O-Ween. Cuz we are fall girlies over here at the BATB Podcast! And we think a lot of you are too. Today we’re bringing you a full episode of spooky season reads. Ashley and Liz count down five book suggestions (EACH) that we think will put you in the cozy Halloween mood, and that …
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In Episode 8 of Between The Covers, Jay and Stacey dive into Kazuo Ishiguro’s haunting and unforgettable novel, Never Let Me Go. What makes this dystopian story so lovable, despite its emotional intensity? We unravel the mysteries, explore the powerful themes of memory, identity, and loss, and explain why this book has captured the hearts of so man…
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If you love a good campus novel for fall, you'll love today's conversation between Anne and academic dean Karen Gold. Karen works at the oldest independent boarding school in the country, where she teaches a course on campus novels. That's not all Karen reads, though: she's especially fond of novels that span generations and highlight both the mund…
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Edwidge Danticat is known for her novels and short stories. But her new book, We're Alone, is a collection of eight wide-ranging essays. These essays touch on intimate and historical topics: Danticat's past and present, the history of Haiti, parenting, migration and the author's connection to her literary heroes. In today's episode, Danticat speaks…
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This time we discussed The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles, written by Malka Older and narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. We also shared some of our favorite recent short fiction listens in our short fiction spotlight. The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles [Libro.fm] / [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] The Mimicking of Known Successes [Libro.fm] / [Over…
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of Born a Crime "Born a Crime" is a memoir by Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, television host, and political commentator, best known for his role as the host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central. The book was published in 2016 and offers a compelling and often humorous account of his life growing up in …
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Chapter 1 Introduction and Background of Crucial Conversations "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" is a widely acclaimed book co-authored by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. First published in 2002, this book delves into the dynamics of high-stakes conversations, how they can influence signi…
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Bestselling Author Aimie K. Runyan joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into her new historical! The story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her family's legacy and their iconic contribution to Paris! We talk about women's right and empowerment throughout history and now. The women who had to "pay the price" when t…
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NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Brian Freeman joins BOOKSTORM to dive down deep into Break Every Rule. Tommy Miller is a man with deadly skills, hiding out in Florida under a false identity. His wife, Theresa, is concealing her own dangerous past. When Tommy's wife and daughter are violently abducted, he will find them at all cost and rul…
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New York Times bestselling author Madeline Martin returns to BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE BOOKLOVER'S LIBRARY! Secret book societies, women navigating extraordinary circumstances, and unjust laws ... all against the backdrop of WWII! What is a marriage bar? It's not what you think! Join us for a fascinating discussion about a time in history ..…
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"DeLisa Branch-Nealy brings a wealth of experience and diversity to her endeavors. With a distinguished 37-year career as a Registered Nurse, she specialized for 33 years in surgery and served 4 years in the USAF. DeLisa's expertise spans various medical fields, including Breast Cancer, Ophthalmic, and Neurosurgery, with a focus on Plastic and Micr…
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"One common belief among people everywhere is that life is hard. Each trial and tribulation can either make us or break us. Through my own roller-coaster journey, I’ve learned three keys through my own adversities and struggles that have enhanced my durability and impact resistance to become … shatterproof!" Following the release of Rise Up, Susan …
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