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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 Catalog—mostly 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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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras

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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s 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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Readers Digress

Mollie Fox & Kate Kiriakou

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Welcome to Readers Digress, the podcast where we read nonfiction books so you don’t 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Books Are Magical

Analicia, Rachael, & Hannah

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Books Are Magical is a weekly podcast featuring three friends chatting about books. We cover multiple genres, including fantasy, science fiction, nonfiction, and contemporary fiction. Want to connect? We would love to hear from you! Our email is booksaremagicalpodcast@gmail.com, and our Insta is @booksaremagicalpod. Thank you for listening!
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So Many Damn Books

Christopher Hermelin

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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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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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London Writers' Salon

Parul Bavishi, Matthew Trinetti

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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 – from best-selling novelists to popular bloggers, award-winning playwrights, journalists, poets, and more – 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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The Bookmark

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library in Topeka, Kansas

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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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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 today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

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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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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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Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (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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Bookbound

Fran Hauser & Bethany Saltman

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What’s the story you can’t 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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Broads and Books is a book podcast. A funny podcast. A feminist podcast. It’s 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 they’re going to love. Visit us at www.broadsandbooks.com to listen and sign up for free VIP bonuses!
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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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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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I’m 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. It’s 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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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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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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Mystic Yarn is a monthly storytelling show taking listeners on a sonic journey with new works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from writers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Each episode features original music and sound design and works read by the authors themselves. Created, hosted, and produced by Selene Ross.
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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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The Paris Review Podcast returns with a new season, featuring the best interviews, fiction, essays, and poetry from America’s 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'ichirō Tanizaki, and Zach Williams; poems by Terrance Hayes and Maggie Millner; nonfiction by Robert Glück, Jean Garnett, and Sean Thor Conroe; and performances by George Takei, Lena Waithe, and many others ...
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Have you ever left a great book unfinished? Instead, learn or review the key takeaways of bestselling nonfiction, personal development and business books in minutes, instead of hours or never. For Free. 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://www.getstoryshots.com/ COPYRIGHT NOTICE: The content provided ...
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Author Express

Shawna Rodrigues, Kathleen Basi, Kristi Leonard

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This is your place to hear the voice behind the pages of your favorite books. Here you’ll 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 author’s childhood, insight on the character to which they are most attached, or a little on the passion that fueled the topics in the book. It’s yo ...
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I never thought I’d open up this much on a podcast…but here we are This week, we read All About Love by bell hooks Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: The many meanings behind “Love” and what role it plays in both Ella and I’s lives. Why billionaires kind of suck. Why it was tough to jump back into a dense nonfiction book. Open your book and …
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Why does trauma persist long after the event? The Body Keeps The Score uncovers the secrets of our body’s memories and how to heal it the modern way. Read on your terms. Get the extended ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary of The Body Keeps The Score and 300,000 more bestselling books on the top-rated StoryShots…
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Marcia Franklin talks with maritime writer and historian Nathaniel Philbrick, the speaker at the 2013 Idaho Humanities Council Distinguished Humanities Lecture. Philbrick is the author of numerous books, including most recently "Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution," which looks at the deadliest battle of the American Revolution and how it in…
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On this episode, we discuss our June 2024 book club pick Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Reilly, following the story of two adult siblings from Auckland as they each try to escape from their arrested development and overcome their messy professional and romantic issues, while also dealing with their chaotic but close knit Maori-Russian family. We had …
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Nora Neus, Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist (CNN, Vice News, The Washington Post) and creator of the Long Form Lab on finding a story from the seed of an idea, how writers can discover and use their strengths and how to choose which media to use for a potential story. * ABOUT NORA NEUS Nora Neus is an Emmy-nominated journal…
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It’s a solo-slinger episode! I kind of ramble a bit about a lot of different things, but over all I give you my hot take on why you should focus less on being loyal to your employer and instead pour your time, energy, and effort into building a career you own. I’m a writer, so that’s the focus of most of my time. But whatever business you’re buildi…
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Get the Guy reveals the secrets of the male mind. The fundamentals of dating and mating complement these secrets. The outcome is an approach to helping women find lasting relationships. Read on your terms. Get the full ad-free audiobook, PDF, infographic and animated version of this summary of Get The Guy and 300,000 more books on the top-rated Sto…
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Screenwriter Howard A. Rodman joins us to discuss Jean-Patrick Manchette's Skeletons in the Closet, translated from French by Alyson Waters. This is a private eye novel set in Paris after the failed revolution of May 68. We talk about Manchette's playfulness with genre, the brutal yet slapstick violence in his books, and his collapse of high-versus…
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On this episode, Britt Brewer welcomes popular BookTok influencer John-Paul Kunrunmi (@jpreads6) to discuss groundbreaking titles on queerness by some of the most thought-provoking BIPOC authors of our time. What did bell hooks have to say about queerness? Is being queer really a revolutionary act? And what does sex have to do with politics? Britt …
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What do you think when someone mentions the word ‘psychedelics’? Do you imagine a world of fantasy and irony? Or do you get skeptical immediately? How to Change your Mind is an inspired look into the effects psychedelics have on the mind. Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of H…
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Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of captivating stories as we unveil the most anticipated book releases of July 2024! Join Emma and Joe on a thrilling journey through the pages of upcoming novels, where every plot twist and character arc awaits discovery. Titles mentioned in this episode: July Author Interviews: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingl…
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Kate Slotover, host of The Book Club Review podcast, joins me in the Damn Library all the way from London! Drinks are had, New York is discussed, along with two different worlds of New York reportage, Helene Hanff’s Letter from New York, and Joseph Mitchell’s Up in the Old Hotel. Such a joy! contribute! https://patreon.com/smdb for drink recipes, b…
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On today’s episode we’re traveling south to Virginia to speak with Sharon Wishnow, a women’s fiction author who is more than a little obsessed with pelicans and writing about what is outside her back yard. Sharon’s writing career spans thirty years, starting as a freelance writer in the Netherlands where she established a beat in the supermarket an…
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This week, we return to our book review of Ted Cruz’ “Unwoke” with chapter 6 “The long march reaches the boardroom” In which Ted never bothered to think about his own premise of. 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 @NYGBCp…
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Do you want a long and healthy life? Making the right choices today can make a big difference in the years ahead. The vast majority of premature deaths can be prevented through simple changes in diet and lifestyle. How Not to Die examines the top causes of death in America. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and an…
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Book Talk for June 25 2024 Dinner in Camelot: the night America's greatest scientists, writers, and scholars partied at the Kennedy White House by Joseph Esposito Account of a dinner on April 29, 1962, hosted by President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy for Nobel laureates, writers, scientists, historians, and artists. Discusses the historical context of …
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Send us a Text Message. From The Honey Witch to A Marvelous Light and Gideon the Ninth, all three hosts bring their rapid recs for reads to carry on the conversation of inclusion and Pride. Please listen as we recommend some of the books we've read recently, books we have on our To Be Read list and some of the favorites we constantly go back to whe…
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We love supporting women’s righteous anger… and let’s be real, it feels really good to be angry from time to time. In this episode, join Kenesma as she speaks with Defne Suman about her new book Summer Heat and the themes of anger, reconciliation, and family during Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus. Then stay tuned to hear Ashley and Rah thoughtfully dis…
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What does it take to write four bestselling books in just as many years while juggling the demands of running a successful business and raising young twins? In this episode of Bookbound, we dive into the incredibly inspiring journey of Bola Sokubi, a finance expert, keynote speaker, and the founder of Clever Girl Finance. Bola shares her tips for a…
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In this episode of "Beyond the Next Chapter," our host Whitney Clark chats with author Ashley Poston about her new book. "A Novel Love Story" is out today! Ashley is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of "The Dead Romantics" and "The Seven Year Slip." Ashley talks to Whitney about her favorite romance novels, how friendships grow an…
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Let’s return to a political classic and learn more about how to govern as a prince. This time, we hear why neither the rich nor the mercenary can be trusted, why it’s easy to earn the people’s faith by being nice, and the excellent word “dastardy” is used. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbook…
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Why do obstacles exist? It's a question as old as time. Many of us wish for a life without difficulties or barriers. Yet, reality tells a different story. Obstacles and opportunities are interwoven into the very fabric of our existence. We can't change that, but we can change how we respond to it. Read on your terms. Get the extended ad-free audiob…
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Journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eliza Griswold talks with host Marcia Franklin about her book Amity and Prosperity, which investigates the effects of fracking in a southwestern Pennsylvania community. The two discuss how Griswold researched the book and the rural-urban divide in American politics. Griswold also talks about her forthcom…
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind explains how to access the potential of the subconscious mind. Accessing our subconscious mind can make us happier and wiser. It has the potential to lower mortality rates. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of The Power of Your Subconscious M…
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Laura’s on a flying visit to London, and so of course we took the opportunity to get together and swap notes on our recent reading. Regular guest Phil Chaffee dialled in from New York to add his picks to the mix. Find out what we thought of summer it-book The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, we consider the auto fictional world of Deborah Levy,…
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Ringwood author Tom Wood joins us this week to chat about his latest novel, The World's End Murders: The Inside Story, which details the nearly four-decade-long struggle that detectives and scientists endured to deliver justice for victims Helen Scott and Christine Eadie, who were tragically murdered in October 1977 in Edinburgh. Tom talks to us ab…
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Dale Roberts has become a good friend to me over the past decade or so, and he’s certainly done a lot to help indie authors in their careers. His YouTube channel is superb, well thought out, and done with care. In this episode, though, Dale and I step back from the mic a bit and give you some of the behind the scenes of life in the self publishing …
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On our mid-month check in for June 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as catch up on some awards news and check in on the latest book tea! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Chasing Sunspots by Victoria Ying Mendell Station by J.B. Hwang Rings of Fate by Melissa de la Cruz Invitation Onl…
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A Fun Ride In her 40-year radio career, Bridget Bonde has adapted to numerous technological advances as well as studio format and music style changes. We had a great time asking about her DJ experiences and the ups and downs of hosting solo radio shows in the Treasure Valley. (Podcast sound effects source: http://www.freesfx.co.uk)…
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In this exciting first edition of “Paging Dr. Books,” host Britt Brewer A.K.A “Dr. Books” opens up the request line to a book-loving caller on the hunt for an inspirational read. You can probably surmise from the name of the episode what title Dr. Books will ultimately recommend. However, before we delve into the Becoming of it all, let Dr. Books g…
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On today's episode, Emma and Joe share some tips and tricks to completing your 2024 Pro Book Nerds Reading Challenge. They also discuss the prompts they've completed and what books they read. Finally, they offer some suggestions for, perhaps, some harder to complete prompts. Let us know, have you done your 2024 reading challenge yet? What's your pr…
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On today’s episode we chat with Nancy Taber, an author whose stories are inspired by women’s forgotten histories, her military service, and her love of the fantastical. Nancy grew up in a military family, joined the military herself, graduated from military college, and served as a Sea King helicopter Tactical Coordinator. When she completed her se…
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This week, with Benedict away we finished off the cultural marxism propaganda film we started weeks ago and it ends with exactly the whimper we would expect. We’ll be back with a new episode next week. 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 u…
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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene focuses on techniques for establishing power and influence in any situation. Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary and a lot more on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com Help us grow and create more amazing content for yo…
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Book talk for June 18, 2024 First Father First Daughter by Maureen Reagan "Mermie," as she was affectionately called by her father writes about growing up with the former president and about realizing her own political ambitions. Maureen's admiration for her father shows throughout the book as she writes about her childhood in Hollywood, a string o…
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Send us a Text Message. This week Analicia and Rachael dive into an interview with bestselling author Sarah A Parker on her romantasy book When the Moon Hatched. Let's explore the world of dragons and other mythical creatures while we work through some mental health issues with the characters, talk a bit about the writing process and what else may …
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Pride Month is here and we've got our queerly beloveds on our minds. In this double header, you'll first hear Rah and Jordy discuss their favorite sapphic romances and why they love a good WLW love story. Then, Ashley and Mhairie tackle the question of whether we can ever separate a piece of art (such as a certain nostalgic magical series) from the…
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On episode 128 I speak with author Catherine Newman about summer hair, humor as survival strategy and Catherine’s previous job working in a sandwich shop. This episode of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead by Darrin Doyle. Sandwich by Catherine Newman We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Books Recommended: Q…
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