#Bigmouthlibrarian here! Reading you the first chapter of some FANTASTIC books each friday.
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Drawing connections between astrology and the music that people love. Theme music by Flamingosis.
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Leonard Cohen, Judee Sill, and Beethoven (with Maia Friedman of Coco)
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Maia Friedman is a multi-instrumentalist and musician who plays in Coco, the Dirty Projectors, and releases solo music. Maia is a Scorpio Sun // Libra Moon // Aquarius Rising. Today we chat about the music and astrology of Leonard Cohen, Judee Sill, and Ludwig van Beethoven. What We Talked About: Coco - 2 (Album) // Coco - Self-titled (Album) // Co…
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BONUS: The Zodiac Through SOS by SZA (with Amy and Stefan)
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Join Amy and Stefan as they talk about SZA's birth chart and compare each Zodiac sign to songs from her masterpiece album SOS. SZA is a Scorpio Sun // Pisces Moon // Aquarius Rising. What We Talked About: SZA - SOS (Album) // Leon Thomas - Snooze (Cover) // Plankton - Snooze (Ai Cover on TikTok) // SZA - Kill Bill (Video) // Ghost in the Machine (1…
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The Grateful Dead Episode (with Eric Renner Brown)
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Eric Renner Brown is a Senior Editor at Billboard magazine and was previously on staff covering music at Entertainment Weekly and the concert industry at Pollstar. Eric is a Sagittarius Sun // Sagittarius Moon // Scorpio Rising. We sit down to chat about the music and astrology of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh of—you know it—the Grateful De…
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The Cleaners From Venus, Sparklehorse, and NLE Choppa (with Madison James of Ogbert the Nerd)
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Madison James is the frontperson of the New Brunswick, NJ, emo band Ogbert the Nerd. Madison is a Scorpio Sun // Pisces Moon // Pisces Rising. We chat about the music and astrology of Martin Newell of The Cleaners From Venus, Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, and NLE Choppa. What We Talked About: Ogbert the Nerd on Tour // Ogbert The Nerd | 30 Rock // …
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André 3000, Hayley Williams, and Mary J. Blige (with Liv.e)
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Liv.e is an artist and musician whose 2023 experimental R&B album Girl in the Half Pearl was named Best New Music by Pitchfork. She also recently performed on Stephen Colbert's Late Show Me Music series! Liv.e is a Capricorn Sun // Gemini Moon // Gemini Rising. We discuss the music and astrology of André 3000, Hayley Williams, and Mary J. Blige. Wh…
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Tori Amos, Steely Dan, and Betty Davis (with Lindsay Powell of Fielded)
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Lindsay Powell aka Fielded is an artist, producer, and songwriter. Lindsay is a Leo Sun // Gemini Moon // Gemini Rising. We explore the music and astrology of Tori Amos, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, and Betty Davis. What We Talked About: Backwoodz Studioz // Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl (Live Video) // Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes (Album) // Tori Am…
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Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and Daniel Johnston (with Maddi Seely of Nuxx Vomica)
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Maddi Seely, aka Nuxx Vomica, is a dark techno artist and producer. Maddi is a Taurus Sun // Leo Moon // Aquarius Rising. We chat about her new EP, FTEV, as well as the music and astrology of Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and Daniel Johnston. What We Talked About: Nuxx Vomica - Easy Go (Video) // Sheer Mag - Live on KEXP (Video) // Coheed and Cambria…
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BONUS: Oh My Cards! 2023 Tarot Reading with Sarah Potter
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Professional witch and tarot reader, Sarah Potter, joins us to evoke the collective and pull tarot cards while looking at the year ahead. Check out more of Sarah's work! snipfeed.co/iamsarahpotter // @iamsarahpotter on both Instagram and Twitter // Full Moon Ceremonies // Cosmo Tarot Deck. Our theme music is from the song, "Come & Get It" by Flamin…
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Cat Power, Lana Del Rey, and Florence Welch (with Sarah Potter)
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Sarah Potter is a professional witch and tarot reader, who is returning to the show! Sarah is a Virgo Sun // Cancer Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We discuss the music and astrology of Cat Power, Lana Del Rey, and Florence Welch. What We Talked About: Cat Power - The Moon (Song) // Cat Power - The Greatest (Album) // Jeff Rosenstock and Laura Stevenso…
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Jim Morrison, Miley Cyrus, and Jimi Hendrix (with UPSAHL)
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Taylor Upsahl is a musician and rising alternative pop star whose latest EP is aptly titled Sagittarius. UPSAHL is a Sagittarius Sun // Pisces Moon // Libra Rising. We sit down to talk shop about the music and astrology of fellow Sagittarians Jim Morrison, Miley Cyrus, and Jimi Hendrix. What We Talked About: UPSAHL - Sagittarius (EP) // The Doors -…
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The Cure, Alanis Morissette, and Portishead (with Lucia Arias of Anna Altman, Turnip King)
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Lucia Arias is a musician who plays in bands like Anna Altman and Turnip King. Lucia is a Leo Sun // Leo Moon // Pisces Rising. We talk about the music and astrology of Robert Smith of The Cure, Alanis Morissette, and Beth Gibbons of Portishead. What We Talked About: Anna Altman - The Interview (Song) // Turnip King - Carsong (Video) // Tall Friend…
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Doja Cat, Rosalía, and Aaliyah (with Suzy Exposito)
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Suzy Exposito is a writer, musician, and illustrator. She is currently a music reporter at the LA Times. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, NPR, Pitchfork, and Revolver. Suzy is a Virgo Sun // Virgo Moon // Pisces Rising. We break down the music and astrology of baddies Doja Cat, Rosalía, and Aaliyah. What We Talked About: Oscar-nominated ‘Enc…
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John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and Dario Argento (with Avey Tare of Animal Collective)
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Dave Portner aka Avey Tare is a musician and songwriter who is one of the founding members of Animal Collective. Avey is a Taurus Sun // Aries Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We switch things up for Halloween and discuss the astrology and filmmaking of horror legends John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and Dario Argento. What We Talked About: Animal Collective…
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Angelo Badalamenti, PJ Harvey, and Joni Mitchell (with Morgan Kibby)
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Morgan Kibby is a composer, producer, and musician who has performed under the moniker White Sea, was previously a member of M83, and has worked with the likes of Panic! At The Disco, Lady Gaga, and Harry Styles. Morgan is also a talented and accomplished writer and composer of television and film scores. She is a Taurus Sun // Gemini Moon // Virgo…
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David Bowie, Prince, and Tom Petty (with Hether Fortune)
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Hether Fortune is a musician, poet, writer, and artist. She was the founder and front person for the band Wax Idols, is currently a solo artist, and authored a poetry book titled, "Waiting in Various Lines (2013-2017)." Hether is a Libra Sun // Gemini Moon // Pisces Rising. We discuss the music and astrology of David Bowie, Prince, and Tom Petty. W…
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Frankie Cosmos, Tierra Whack, and Ada Lea (with Yoni Wolf of WHY?)
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Yoni Wolf is the driving force behind the indie hip-hop band, WHY? Yoni is a Taurus Sun // Cancer Moon // Cancer Rising. We delve into the astrology of Frankie Cosmos, Tierra Whack, and Ada Lea. What We Talked About: WHY? - Elephant Eyelash (Album) // WHY? - Alopecia (Album) // Gravediggaz - 6 Feet Deep (Album) // Outkast - Aquemini (Album) // Refl…
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Charli XCX, Tolliver, and Fiona Apple (with Alice TM)
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Alice TM is a singer, composer, and dancer. She is a Capricorn Sun // Pisces Moon // Scorpio Rising. We chat about the astrology of Charli XCX, Tolliver, and Fiona Apple. What We Talked About: Alice TM - Little Body In Orbit (Album) // Whatever's Clever (Music Label) // Alice TM - Generous (Video) // Charli XCX - True Romance (Album) // Charli XCX …
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Yoko Ono, Nick Cave, and Ozzy Osbourne (with Cassandra Jenkins)
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Cassandra Jenkins is a singer-songwriter whose latest release "An Overview on Phenomenal Nature" is a phenomenal work of art that made it onto multiple year end lists for 2021 from the likes of Pitchfork and NPR. Cassandra is an Aries Sun // Virgo Moon // Libra Rising. We discuss the musical astrology of Yoko Ono, Nick Cave, and Ozzy Osbourne. What…
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Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Cher (with Missy Dabice of Mannequin Pussy)
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Missy Dabice is the guitarist and vocalist for the band Mannequin Pussy. She is a Virgo Sun // Leo Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We get into the astrology of pop icons Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Cher. What We Talked About: Mannequin Pussy: ‘Kate Winslet has been in the same room as one of our shirts’ // MP on Twitter About Astrology // Britney…
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Grimes, The National, and Taylor Swift (with Nick Mantle of Two Front Teeth)
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Nick Mantle is a musician and producer known as Two Front Teeth. Nick is a Sagittarius Sun // Aquarius Moon // Libra Rising. We discuss Grimes, Matt Berninger of The National, and Taylor Swift. What We Talked About: Grimes and Bleachers - Entropy (Song) // Grimes - Art Angels (Album) // Grimes - SCREAM (Video) // Grimes - Visions (Album) // Grimes …
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Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, and Swans (with Thor Harris)
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Thor Harris is a musician, artist, carpenter, and activist. Thor is an Aquarius Sun // Aries Moon // Aries Rising. We discuss the main astrological placements of Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, and Michael Gira of Swans. What We Talked About: Joyful Noise Recordings // Thor Harris - Doom Dub (Album) // 70's Progressive Rock (Playlist) // Peter Gabr…
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Pee-wee Herman, Enya, and George Harrison (with Ben Katzman of DeGreaser)
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Ben Katzman is a guitarist, songwriter, and frontman of the band DeGreaser. Ben is an Aries Sun // Capricorn Moon // Scorpio Rising. We rock out to the astrology of Pee-wee Herman, Enya, and George Harrison. What We Talked About: Ben Katzman's DeGreaser - Astrology 101 (Album) // Pee-wee's Big Adventure - Tequila Dance Scene (Video) // Judas Priest…
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Amy and Stefan are back to draw connections between astrology and the music people love. Season 2 of Oh My Stars! premieres 3/2/22, with new episodes every Wednesday. Guests include Missy Dabice of Mannequin Pussy, Cassandra Jenkins, Thor Harris of Swans, and many more! Our theme music is from the song, "Come & Get It" by Flamingosis. Follow us on …
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Captain Beefheart, Kate Bush, and Todd Rundgren (with Eric Slick of Dr. Dog)
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Eric Slick is a singer-songwriter, producer, and the drummer for the indie rock band Dr. Dog. Eric is a Taurus Sun // Sagittarius Moon // Libra Rising. We chat about the astrology of musicians Captain Beefheart, Kate Bush, and Todd Rundgren. What We Talked About: Eric Slick - Wiseacre (Album) // Taylor Swift ft. Maren Morris - You All Over Me (Song…
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Björk and Arca (with Ivy Hollivana)
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Ivy Hollivana is a vocalist, producer, designer, creative director, and a true believer of Angel Numbers! She is an Aries Sun // Taurus Moon // Aquarius Rising. We welcome Ivy onto the pod to discuss the astrology of Björk and Arca. What We Talked About: bladee - Gatekeeper (Video) // Iglooghost - Lei Line Eon (Album) // ayesha erotica - horny.4u (…
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Tom Waits and The 1975 (with Tanner Connolly of Heroner)
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Tanner Connolly is the singer-songwriter behind Heroner and also works as a Park Ranger in Glacier National Park in Montana. He is a Libra Sun // Leo Moon // Virgo Rising. We discuss the astrology of Tom Waits and Matty Healy of The 1975. What We Talked About: Flock of Dimes - Head of Roses (Album) // Earl Sweatshirt - GHOST feat. Navy Blue (Lyric …
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Joanna Newsom, Stevie Nicks, and Sade (with Sarah Potter)
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Sarah Potter is a professional witch, Tarot Reader, and practitioner of Color Magic. She is a Virgo Sun // Cancer Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We summon magical cosmic connections between Sarah's chart and Joanna Newsom, Stevie Nicks, and Sade. What We Talked About: Mannequin Pussy - Perfect EP // Olivia Rodrigo - Drivers License Live on SNL (Video)…
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Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, and Selena (with Janelle Belgrave)
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Janelle Bellgrave is an astrologist, acupuncturist, and co-host of the astrology and culture podcast, Stars On Fire. Janelle is a Sagittarius Sun // Pisces Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We discuss the main astrological placements of Michael and Janet Jackson, as well as Selena. What We Talked About: Dinosaur Jr. - Sweep It Into Space (Album) // Kurt …
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Dolly Parton and Kurt Cobain (with Emily Gabriele and Nick Rauch)
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Emily Gabriele is a singer-songwriter who found her producer in Nick Rauch. The two have worked together for multiple years. Emily is a Capricorn Sun // Pisces Moon // Virgo Rising. Nick Rauch is a Virgo Sun // Aquarius Moon // Aries Rising. What We Talked About: Recording Nirvana: Drain You (Butch Vig Breaks It Down In The Studio Video) // Lady Ga…
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Jonathan Richman, Chaka Khan, and Arthur Russell (with Ben Seretan)
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Ben Seretan is a musician, poet, and founder of the record label Whatever's Clever. Ben is a Cancer Sun // Leo Moon // Gemini Rising. We discuss the astrology of Jonathan Richman, Chaka Khan, and Arthur Russell (who Ben wrote his undergrad thesis on). What We Talked About: The Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences // U2 Live in LA 1987 (Vi…
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Elliott Smith, Brian Eno, and Nina Simone (with Clare O'Kane)
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Clare O’Kane is an actor, comedian, and writer for Shrill and Spongebob (Squarepants). She is also the host of the podcast, Talking to Myself in the Park. Clare is a Pisces Sun // Cancer Moon // Scorpio Rising. We chat about the main astro placements of Elliott Smith, Brian Eno, and Nina Simone. What We Talked About: Yo La Tengo Hanukkah Residency …
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Devo, Buddy Holly, and Georgio Morandi (with Jim Tozzi)
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Jim Tozzi is an artist, director, producer, voice actor and musician best known for his work on the MTV2 comedy series Wonder Showzen and the Adult Swim show Xavier: Renegade Angel, as well as a member of the rock band/art collective PFFR. Jim is a Libra Sun // Taurus Moon // Sagittarius Rising. We analyze the astrology of Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo…
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Lil Peep, Rihanna, and Pop Smoke (with LAVAGXRL)
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LAVAGXRL is a genderless, timeless, multidimensional, musical being. They are also a Sagittarius Sun // Aquarius Moon // Capricorn Rising. We discuss the main astrological placements of Lil Peep, Rihanna, and Pop Smoke. What We Talked About: Run For Cover Records // Pinegrove - Cardinal (Album) // Title Fight - The Last Thing You Forget (Album) // …
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The Kinks, Darkthrone, and Françoise Hardy (with Dave Hill)
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Dave Hill is a comedian, musician, writer, and host of The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour podcast. Dave is a Gemini. We discuss the main astrological placements of Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks, Fenriz and Nocturno Culto of Darkthrone, and singer Françoise Hardy. What We Talked About: Lana Del Rey - Breaking Up Slowly (Song) // Amanaz - Africa (Album) …
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PILOT: Frank Ocean, SZA, and Tyler, The Creator (with Amy and Stefan)
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Amy Rowe is a copy editor and singer who has written about music for the NY Daily News and AdHoc. She is a Scorpio Sun // Sagittarius Moon // Cancer Rising. Stefan DiFiore is a wannabe music blogger (Honey Opinion Music) and a musician. He is a Pisces Sun // Aries Moon // Capricorn Rising. We sit down in our pilot episode to discuss our shared love…
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In 1900 Oregon, seventeen-year-old Olivia Mead is a suffragette. After her father sees her is able to be hypnotised, he pays for the traveling entertainer to remove her rebellion from her subconscious. Of course, nothing goes as planned, and the new Olivia starts to become more determined that her father could have ever imagined.…
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Here is my favorite quote from this book “I will try not to judge because I have no idea what you were struggling with in your heart, what complicated your soul. None of us are just one thing, I guess.”
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In this episode, I'll tell you about Mindy McGinnis's book Heroine. 17-year-old Mickey is the star softball catcher who is in a car accident with her best friend and pitcher Carolina. Their injuries threaten to ruin their senior season which could take away scholarships they are counting on. Mickey gets hooked on her prescription pain medicine and …
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Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and-lately concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the w…
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Today's first chapter is from Monday's Not coming by Tiffany D. Jackson. It's a heart-wrenching mystery that you easily forget.
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Guest reader Hadley is going to tell us about her new favorite book When you Reach me by Rebecca Stead.
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Our guest host Harper is reading the first chapter of Ron Roy's Calendar Mystery December Dog.
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This murder mystery is a great unique story about a buried small town secret and murders are now coming back to haunt Nic and her friends. If you liked Gone Girl you'll love this one!
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The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso is a great fantasy novel! The princess and her Mage (fire breathing warlock) have to save the country from rebellion and war. It has romance, suspense and traitors of the empire. Can they save the empire?
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Midnight at the Electric by Jodi Lynn Anderson tells the story of three women. From 1919, 1934 and 2065. Even though they all lived in very different and distinct times, they have a common thread pulling htem together.
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We have a guest reader today! Harper is joining us to read you the first chapter of her favorite book, Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant.
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Between by Jessica Warman is a great book you won't be able to put down. Elizabeth is celebrating her 18th birthday and now starts a journey to put the blank pieces of her life together to figure out who she is and how she got to where she is.
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A childhood crush, her Dad's best friend, 14 year old Lily struggles with this undying love she's always carried. No one can see what's happening between her and Luke, but is this a secret she can keep?
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You will love this realistic novel about a small town completely wiped out by a Tornado. Jersey is 16 and has to face a life she never imagined. The loss of everyone and everything she has ever known is gone. Rebuilding at 16 and alone is a great example of fighting through grief and finding life after loss. You'll laugh, cry (a lot) and cheer for …
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