A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
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Funny, poignant, sentimental, and sometimes controversial thoughts of the day. garrisonkeillor.substack.com
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Motivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
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Interviews with scholars of public health about their new books
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Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. A podcast from The American Scholar magazine. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
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Send us your thoughts on the monthly book over social media and we'll discuss on air. Hosted by three talkative public librarians/book nerds from Winnipeg Public Library.
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
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Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
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A podcast from the librarians at the Glenview Public Library
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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.
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Discussions with those who work to disseminate research
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Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their craft. It is a celebration of both reading and writers.
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Stories of Lexington, Kentucky’s history and people.
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Welcome to Random Lines Podcast. Your source for the latest library news, staff updates, book recommendations, and whatever else we feel like talking about.
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Join the librarians of Middle Country as they chat about upcoming programs and events, hear entertaining discussions on what to read, what to watch, and what to do at Middle Country Public Library!
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Page Count, presented by the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library, features interviews with authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates in and from the state of Ohio.
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Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library
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Listen to stories from local Jacksonville residents, learn something new, and get updates about events happening at the Jacksonville Public Library.
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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
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Nic Gunning hosts the official podcast and radio show of the David A. Howe Public Library. Listen for book news, great segments and library events! Listen in Wednesday at 9 pm on 92.7 WRAQ Angelica. The All the Books Show (2015-2020) Howe's Things (2020-Present)
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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
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The New York Public Library’s podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
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Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations with some of the nation's leading authors about issues and ideas that matter today.
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Educational, Late night talk, Mandate and music. Vox Pops, getting the word from the public.
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The Smith Publicity 'All Things Book Marketing' podcast explores all facets of book publicity and book marketing, with great expert guests sharing vital information for both authors and publishers.
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Hear book talks, conversations, special presentations, stories about the happenings in the library, the Labs, and Washington, DC, and much more! This show is recorded from the Labs Recording Studio at the historic, modernized, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. This podcast was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Episode transcripts may be requested by emailing labs.dcpl@dc.gov, please include the episode name and date in y ...
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Turning Pages is a monthly half-hour show for book lovers. Each month, Toni will share book reviews, author interviews and news from the book world, with a focus on California authors, and invites comments, questions and book recommendations from listeners via email at TurningPagesKZYX@gmail.com Listen to Turning Pages every first Wednesday at 3:30 pm
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Join The New York Public Library and your favorite writers, artists, and thinkers for smart talks and provocative conversations from the nation’s cultural capital.
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Interviews with Scholars of Britain about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies
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A Podcast from Syosset Public Library on Long Island, New York.
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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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In each episode of The Beat, host Alan May introduces a poet and we hear a few poems, usually read and recorded by the poets themselves. The Beat is produced by Knox County Public Library in Knoxville, Tenn. Rate and review The Beat: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-beat-1664614
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Have a question about your child’s growth? You’re not alone! Each month, librarians Caitlin and Katie will chat about their experiences as parents and share library resources for caregivers looking for support.
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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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WRITERS AT WORK is a podcast about the joys, heartaches, challenges and satisfaction of the creative writing process. Hosted by Jim Fusilli, additional information is available at writersatworkpodcast.com.
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Each month join Auburn Public Library's Development Director, Haley Warden, as she interviews library staff about their departments, what customers may not know the library offers, and what they are currently reading.
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Bookey (https://www.bookey.app/) : Unlock big ideas from bestsellers in 30 mins audio, text, and mind map
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Welcome to the American Association for Public Opinion's new podcast, Public Opinion Podcast! Join us as we dive into the public opinion research field and cover topics such as polling, advances in technology, and why surveys are imperative to society.
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Book Break is hosted by Claire and guest librarians at the Greece Public Library. Join us twice a month to discuss all things books, and what we’re reading lately!
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Join me as I read classic literature. Join the discussion of the books on Facebook at Public Domain Book Club. Email pubdombc@gmail.com
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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This is a publicity podcast for brand leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs who want more visibility. Powered by TELL PUBLIC RELATIONS, this show gives you fast, actionable PR tips and industry secrets so that you can start getting more of the shine that you deserve with media coverage, brand partnerships, speaking engagements, and more. But as always, private members get full access to the vault with exclusive trainings, bonus episodes, and REAL LIVE MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES. More at TELLPUBLI ...
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Celebrating Constitution Day, Part. 2: A Conversation with Julia Mahoney
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In this conversation, we dive into key issues shaping the legal landscape today: the complexities of constitutional interpretation, the evolving role and power of the judiciary, and how corruption can impact government systems. We also explored the critical role that civic education plays in maintaining a healthy democracy. Julia D. Mahoney is the …
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Lit Chat Interview with "Prairie Man" Author Dean Butler
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Dean Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his role as Almanzo Wilder (the man Laura Ingalls married) in Little House on the Prairie, based on the beloved Little House book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. He appeared in the final four seasons of the show, the spin-off show Little House: A New Beginning, and the three pos…
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Are you into book series? There are authors who have 10, 20, over 30 books featuring the same characters and places, allowing you to delve deep into a whole new world of intrigue, adventure, and mystery. Sara did her homework this week, along with some extra credit, to bring us plenty of books from some popular series authors available here at the …
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Raquel Velho on Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Raquel Velho, Associate Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, about her recent book, Hacking the Underground: Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System (U Washington Press, 2023). Hacking the Underground provides a fascinating ethnographic …
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How to Stay Up-to-Date on Survey Research: 16 Years of Survey Practice’s “Recent Books and Journals Articles in the Field”
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Staying current with new developments in the field of public opinion research is at the heart of Survey Practice’s “Recent Books and Journals Articles in the Field” column. In this episode, Eva Aizpurua, PhD, Editor-in- Chief of Survey Practice talks with Mario Callegaro, PhD, curator of “Recent Books and Articles in the Field,” about how the field…
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John P. Davis, "Russia in the Time of Cholera" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018)
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The idea of “backwardness” often plagues historical writing on Russia. In Russia in the Time of Cholera: Disease under Romanovs and Soviets (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018), Dr. John P. Davis counteracts this “backwardness” paradigm, arguing that from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, Russian medical researchers—along with their counterparts i…
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Michelle Upton on persistence through rejections, setting writing goals and the value of the author community
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Hosts Madeleine and Tina are podcasting from a Gold Coast café! Join them as they provide updates on their writing projects and experiences. Madeleine shares her positive feedback from her publisher and her excitement and anxiety about a renowned historian reading her novel. Tina discusses the complexities of editing her third series book and the i…
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Back to School Favorite Books from the City of Stem LA Maker Faire
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September is the perfect time of year to start a new habit. How about 15 minutes a day reading a book YOU want to read? Need some suggestions? Give a listen as we hear from kids as the City of Stem LA Maker Faire about the books they LOVE to read. Projekt 1065 - Alan Gratz Little Women - Louisa May Alcott The Light in Hidden Places - Sharon Cameron…
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Conversation with author Alexander BoldizarBy Bliss Publications
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“The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters is a novel revealing the lives of migrant workers in Maine. It’s a harrowing story of Indigenous family separation and trauma.By Nebraska Public Media
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Joy Knoblauch, "The Architecture of Good Behavior: Psychology and Modern Institutional Design in Postwar America" (U Pittsburgh Press, 2020)
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Inspired by the rise of environmental psychology and increasing support for behavioral research after the Second World War, new initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels looked to influence the human psyche through form, or elicit desired behaviors with environmental incentives, implementing what Joy Knoblauch calls “psychological functio…
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Librarians Claire and Monroe County Library Director, Patty Uttaro, talk about some of the 2024 releases that they are excited to add to their “To Be Read” piles this fall! The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo. Oct. 8. 2024 (Claire) Dual-timeline. A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child in this rich…
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Conversation with author Alex SeguraBy Bliss Publications
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What’s the state of casual workers in SA in general?
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The Department of Labour conducted a "blitz" inspection at Babel restaurant, Menlyn, Pretoria following a viral video by a former worker who detailed her experience at her place of work. Guest: Sidney Moshoadiba, Education officer: Casual Workers Advice OfficeBy SAfm
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Guest: Gaopalelwe Phaleatsile, Mom vlogger, content creator: Mommy_Feminist and founder of: Abortion Support South Africa Miscarriage and depression.By SAfm
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The Book Show | Elizabeth Strout – Tell Me Everything
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Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout’s latest, “Tell Me Everything,” returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, forge new friendships, make difficult decisions about love, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean…
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner with Jake Silverstein: Long Island Compromise
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On this episode of Library Talks, bestselling author Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses her new novel, Long Island Compromise, with Jake Silverstein, editor in chief of The New York Times Magazine.
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Reading Low Rated Books + Recommending Our Favorite Hidden Gems
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Send us a text In Episode 168 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on books with low ratings! Today, we are sharing our thoughts on how low ratings influence our reading choices, the value of thoughtful reviews, and even some limitations of star ratings. You'll also hear about what we personally consider a "low rating," plus he…
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Episode 27: Escape and Put Your Face in a Book
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Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 27, “Escape and Put Your Face in a Book.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian are sharing a new selection of books. Books so good you’ll want to run to your library’s hold list and request them ASAP. In This Episode: The episode begins with both woman checking-in on how their reading is goin…
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Danny Sriskandarajah, "Power to the People: Use Your Voice, Change the World" (Headline Press, 2024)
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Power to the People: Use Your Voice, Change the World (Headline Press, 2024) is Danny Sriskandarajah‘s radical manifesto for change designed to inspire citizen action around the world. The book presents a blueprint for how we, as individuals, can make a difference through greater community engagement and how we can deliver a society that works for …
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Caroline Burt and Richard Partington, "Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State" (Faber & Faber, 2024)
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Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State (Faber & Faber, 2024) offers a lively, new and sweeping history of the rise of the state in Plantagenet England. Between 1199 and 1399, English politics was high drama. These two centuries witnessed savage political blood-letting - including civil war, deposition, the murder of kings and…
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Make the Communication Fit the Research — Not the Other Way Around!
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Listen to this interview of Darja Smite, Professor, and Eriks Klotins, Senior Researcher — both at Software Engineering Research Lab (SERL), Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden. We talk about the paper From Collaboration to Solitude and Back: Remote Pair Programming During COVID-19 (Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programmi…
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It's our September Bookshelf! We talk:Star TrekDeadpool and WolverineDetective PikachuThat 90s ShowSlugterraand more!By Nic Gunning
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Rural Voice: How to sustainably grow regenerative agriculture in rural Minnesota
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Farming is a bedrock industry in Minnesota. While the number of farms has been falling for decades, partly due to consolidation and partly due to crop shifts, Minnesota remains sixth in the nation when it comes to agriculture production. Could rural Minnesota communities also lead the way when it comes to conservation farming? MPR News host Kerri M…
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After the image of William Shakespeare himself, perhaps the most famous objects associated with William Shakespeare has to be the quill pen, but was this pen actually made of goose feathers, and if so, how was it made? Of course the quill pen is far from the only use for geese in the 16-17th century, as reflected in Shakespeare’s plays where the ba…
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Wendy Ugolini, "Wales in England, 1914-1945: A Social, Cultural, and Military History" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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At the beginning of the twentieth century, for many English men and women of Welsh origin the idea of being in some part 'Welsh' reaffirmed their own understanding of what it meant to 'be British'. Wales in England, 1914-1945 (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Wendy Ugolini is the first cultural history of this English Welsh duality - an identi…
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Kevin J. McMahon, "A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other: The Deepening Divide Between the Justices and the People" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Many scholars and members of the press have argued that John Roberts’ Supreme Court is exceptional. While some emphasize the approach to interpreting the Constitution or the justices conservative ideology, Dr. Kevin J. McMahon suggests that the key issue is democratic legitimacy. Historically, the Supreme Court has always had some “democracy gap” –…
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The Challenges Interdisciplinary Researchers Face: The Advances Interdisciplinary Researchers Make
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Listen to this interview of Clemens Dubslaff, Assistant Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands. We talk about the cultural dividing lines between researcher communities, and of course, how to cross those lines into whole new areas of research. Clemens Dubslaff : "One particular thing I would like to see eXplainable Formal Me…
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2024 Read an Ebook Day Recommendations from Team OverDrive!
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Read an Ebook Day is coming up on Sept. 18! Emma and Joe talk to some of their coworkers here at OverDrive to find out what book they’ll be reading. Share what you’re reading on social media with the hashtag #ebooklove and join the conversation. Learn more at www.readanebookday.com Team OverDrive always bring amazing book recommendations and this y…
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We learn: I hate that this author doesn’t think very highly of women I hate that our protagonist is horny all the time I hate that none of the characters have an opinion on this flower beyond “It’s unfortunate about the addiction” Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/hellflower-heathen-edition-george-o-smith/19899197?ean=978194…
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Michael L. Walker, "Indefinite: Doing Time in Jail" (Oxford UP, 2022)
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Jails are the principal people-processing machines of the criminal justice system. Mostly they hold persons awaiting trial who cannot afford or have been denied bail. Although jail sentences max out at a year, some spend years awaiting trial in jail-especially in counties where courts are jammed with cases. City and county jails, detention centers,…
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Situate Your Research Focus inside a Wider-Reaching Direction
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Listen to this interview of Javier Cámara, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Málaga, Spain. We talk about the paper Cámara et al. Quantitative Verification-Aided Machine Learning: A Tandem Approach for Architecting Self-Adaptive IoT Systems. Javier Cámara : "Yes, it had been an option, at one point during revising, …
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I was brought up by Midwestern stoics who drummed the lesson into us: Don’t think you’re somebody because you’re not. You’re not so smart as you think. You’re the same as everybody else. So buckle down and get your work done and don’t fall behind. So I turned into a hard worker. But sitting on this terrace at night with my daughter, and then my wif…
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Jennifer Redmond and Mary McAuliffe, "The Politics of Gender and Sexuality in Modern Ireland: A Reader" (Four Courts Press, 2024)
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Mary McAuliffe is a historian and lecturer in Gender Studies at UCD. Her latest publications include (is The Diaries of Kathleen Lynn co-authored with Harriet Wheelock) and Margaret Skinnider; a biography (UCD Press,2020). Throughout the Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023 she has been conducting extensive research on the experiences of women during th…
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Listen to this interview of Rick Rabiser, Professor for Software Engineering in Cyber-Physical Systems, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. We talk about the relationship of researchers in academia and industry, focusing particularly on the community researching into systems and software product lines (SPL). Rick Rabiser : "When you write you…
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"Ian Fleming: The Complete Man" By Nicholas Shakespeare
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An interview with Nicholas Shakespeare, author of the new book, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man. The book offers an eye-opening portrait of the mysterious and fascinating man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact.By Bob Kustra
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William Moyers shares his journey to sobriety in new memoir
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William Moyers was one of the lucky ones. Sober for decades after years of addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine, he became a model of success and redemption. He started working at the Hazelden Betty Ford, and in 2006, he published a vulnerable memoir, “Broken,” about his journey out of addiction. But then he was prescribed pain killers after some…
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This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the intriguing world of museum heists with a special guest, Art History Professor Adrian Duran, and we'll share our favorite museum mysteries and thrilling heist stories. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here. Happening at the Library: Two Patents & A Great Idea, Saturda…
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Exploring the contrasting desires in Baek Se-hee's novel
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Chapter 1 What's I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" is a popular web novel written by Baek Se-hee. The story revolves around a young woman named Yoo Jin-ah who is going through a difficult period in her life. Despite her desire to end her suffering, she finds solace in eating tteokbokki, a spicy …
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: Summary Insights
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Chapter 1 What's The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog 'The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog' is a book written by Dr. Bruce D. Perry and journalist Maia Szalavitz. It explores the impact of early childhood trauma on the developing brain, based on Dr. Perry's experiences working with children who have experienced severe abuse and neglect. The book shares the …
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Matshidiso Lengwasa, SECTION 27By SAfm
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