))
Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.
…
continue reading
The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com
…
continue reading
These podcast episodes have moved. To continue listening, search for A Good Read, Open Book and Bookclub.
…
continue reading
Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
…
continue reading
A podcast for book lovers.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
…
continue reading
Sarah Mackenzie helps your family fall in love with books, and helps *you* fall in love with homeschooling.
…
continue reading
The book club podcast where Dave Warneke has read the book so you don't have to. Each episode Dave tells two special guests all about a classic novel or play, and by the end of the show, both you and they can pretend you've read it. From Austen to Tolstoy, Shakespeare to Hemingway... Devour a classic in a single sitting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
…
continue reading
Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
…
continue reading
Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
…
continue reading
A young adult services librarian recaps modern-ish young adult fiction to their friends who are not young adults. | readanotherbook.tumblr.com
…
continue reading
Interesting People Reading Poetry is a short, sound-rich podcast where artists and luminaries read a favorite poem and share what it means to them. Created by Andy & Brendan Stermer.
…
continue reading
Journalist and book reviewer Suzanne Perez reviews the latest books and such for KMUW on air and right here. Discover new reviews on Mondays.
…
continue reading
Your local book club in podcast form! Join us Bi-Weekly to hear a long, detailed summary of the book we read and our numerous thoughts and opinions! Check our Instagram to find out our next book! Instagram: @girlsreadingbookspodcast
…
continue reading
The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.
…
continue reading
A podcast from the librarians at the Glenview Public Library
…
continue reading
The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
The Essential Reads podcast is a collection of classic audiobooks from your favourite authors such as Orson wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson, Mary Shelley, and many more, narrated by Isaac Birchall. Join Isaac on his journey to help get these books to the masses in an easy accessible way. Support the show and Join the Book Club https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads
…
continue reading
Host Jason Blitman is joined by authors, Guest Gay Readers, and other special guests in weekly conversations. Gays Reading celebrates LGBTQIA+ and ally authors and storytellers featuring spoiler-free conversations for everyone. If you're not a gay reader, we hope you're a happy one.
…
continue reading
The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. Find the LRB's new Close Readings podcast in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or search 'LRB Close Readings' wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Cutting edge performance poetry! One performance per show. Brought to you by the same people who send you incredible independent music. Collect them all!
…
continue reading
This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
Books and Bites JCPL librarians bring you book recommendations and discuss the bites and beverages to pair with them.
…
continue reading
Simon (Stuck in a Book) and Rachel (Book Snob) debate the difficult decisions of books and reading.
…
continue reading
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. 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.
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Book Barn Book Club! Join your hosts, Lasha and Lanie, as we discuss our monthly book club selections, share our thoughts on titles from our personal libraries, and have candid conversations with special guests! You can also look forward to our adorable "Library for Littles" episodes. Tune in as two longtime friends chat about books, authors, friendships, and anything else that comes to mind. We hope to help you discover your next great read and keep your bookmarks bouncing! N ...
…
continue reading
The Penguin Podcast is back with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books worldwi ...
…
continue reading
A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world’s best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!
…
continue reading
A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas.
…
continue reading
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 ...
…
continue reading
Glen offers you the classics in the spirit of a fussed man recording in his bathroom. Think of it like a bedtime story read aloud for grown ups.
…
continue reading
Prosecco N Prose is a monthly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. We talk all things book club and then some. We'd love feedback and always take into consideration requests.
…
continue reading
On ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’, the renowned broadcaster, author and book lover sits down with household names to discover the books that have influenced their lives. Every week, Ryan will turn the pages of their life through the prism of three books: The childhood book, the book that brought them joy, and the book that changed their life. ‘The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy’ is brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ...
…
continue reading
Join friends and co-hosts, Jess and Emily, as they talk about popular tropes found in romance novels and fanfiction! Listen in as they joke and chat about their favorite topic: smut!
…
continue reading
⏳No time to read? ✅No problem! 📖Welcome to "Help You Read" – your go-to podcast for summarizing the key concepts of non-fiction books. Whether you're on your morning commute, heading home from work, or simply looking for a quick dose of inspiration, we're here to provide you with bite-sized insights that empower you to learn, grow, and decide if a book is truly worth your time. Every week - Full Book Discussion and Summary Every day - Detailed Chapter Summaries
…
continue reading
Hey everybody, my name is Derek Plegge and I am the host of Plegge's Pages! As a husband, father, and small town pastor, I have found immense benefit from reading Christian books. In this podcast, I hope to not only share my love for reading, but also direct you to some life-changing books!
…
continue reading
1
SPILL THE TEA on LGBTQ+ Travel with Alicia Valenski
38:40
38:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:40
In this episode of Spill the Tea, host Jason Blitman chats with Alicia Valinski, author of Lonely Planet’s LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, about her journey in creating an inclusive, community-driven resource that highlights 50+ destinations ideal for queer travelers. Alicia shares insights into her interview process with LGBTQ+ insiders and how the book goes…
…
continue reading
1
William Shakespeare, by Victor Hugo, Part 1
54:40
54:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:40
This week, while your reader checks off a long-held Life List item at the Globe, let’s relax as one literary genius waxes rather lyrical about another, as well as the nature of artistic genius itself. “We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep,” says the Bard. We quite agree. Help us stay ad-free and 100% …
…
continue reading
1
OPL’s Guide to Summer Reading Program for All Ages
52:15
52:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:15
This week on The Book Drop, we dive into the fun of the Summer Reading Program and share tips for enjoying all the events, activities, and books the library has to offer. This is The Book Drop. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: World Collage…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 410 - Facts for Parties - Science Books for the Reading Glasses Challenge!
36:32
36:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:32
Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge - read a science book! Plus, they solve a problem about getting a library book signed, and recommend YA books that deal with social justice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes…
…
continue reading
The book club is back in session! This week we will be covering the final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch Series, Wild and Wrangled by Lyla Sage. This book is a MUST read! We highly recommend it. In this episode we cover everything from wanting to book a trip to Wyoming all the way to the bedroom talk <3 Enjoy the episode & thank you for listening! <3…
…
continue reading
1
Ep 476: Offbeat, intricately plotted books for an ambitious reading project
1:13:42
1:13:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:42
Reading projects take all shapes and sizes, and today's guest has set a goal to read all the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlists and winners. Today, Anne is talking books with Kathryn, who lives on the island of Okinawa, Japan, with her military husband and energetic golden retriever. Kathryn works for a nonprofit and spends her leisure time readi…
…
continue reading
1
011 | You Still Don't Have to Give it to Utah | A Court of Thorns and Roses
1:32:18
1:32:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:18
Ian and IBG find out why Sarah J. Maas's young adult (?) classic A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) is banned in Utah. | content warnings for this episode: sexual assault, sex slavery, drugging, torture readanotherbook.tumblr.com
…
continue reading
Jess here with Sarina Bowen to help simplify and demystify author contracts. Let’s start off with a wonderful resource called The Authors Guild. They have sample contracts on their website The Authors Guild Sample Contract ONE You’re not “selling” your book. You’re licensing it. TWO Grant of rights Term length Which territories Which formats Territ…
…
continue reading
1
'Matriarch' Is Oprah's Book Club Pick And So Much More About Celebrity Publishing Imprints
26:36
26:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:36
Online Ceramics is teaming up with Penguin Random House Publishers to fight against book bans. Tina Knowles’ memoir, Matriarch, has been chosen as Oprah’s Book Club pick. And, what is it with all of these celebrity publishing imprints? Support the showBy Sarie
…
continue reading
1
‘The Triumphs of a Taxidermist’ by H. G. Wells
22:04
22:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:04
We learn: I’ve fixed my own knees This story was dumb I didn’t fart once this episode Go on, read it for yourself: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scientific-and-horrific-stories-h-g-wells/18338137?ean=9781513201290&next=t Listen anywhere:nuzzlehouse.com Your bedtime story read aloud for grown ups. Support Glen Reads Books (to you) by contributing…
…
continue reading
1
Fresh Reads, Spring Vibes and Big Book Energy: May 2025 Book Picks
1:07:49
1:07:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:49
Spring has officially sprung and so have the May 2025 book releases! Joe is joined by colleague and fellow book lover Rachel to share their top picks for this May's freshest reads. From swoony romances and thrilling mysteries to heartfelt queer YA and buzzy debuts, they’ve got a little something for every reader. Plus, stick around for Joe’s rapid-…
…
continue reading
By Marcus WickerBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 1 | Audiobook
20:53
20:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:53
The Time Machine, by H. G. Wells chapter 1, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: The Time Traveler is in his home, speaking to a group of men, including the Narrato…
…
continue reading
1
Andrew Barton Paterson's "The Man From Ironbark"
4:31
4:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:31
Today’s poem explains why some Australians wear beards. Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, CBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941) was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author, widely considered one of the greatest writers of Australia's colonial period. Born in rural New South Wales, Paterson worked as a lawyer before transitioning into litera…
…
continue reading
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books from this year's Edgar Awards finalists! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter! Ready to level up your reading life? Become a Book Riot All Access member and explore our full …
…
continue reading
1
448: How to Focus on Work in a Chaotic World
44:00
44:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:00
Hi all, Jess here. This episode was Sarina’s idea, and when you listen you will understand why. It can be hard to focus on the work, whether it’s editing, world building, conjuring meet cutes, or translating research-based hope for the next generation. That said, it’s important that we keep creating and putting our words out into the world. We hope…
…
continue reading
By Jon PinedaBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
Ep 411 - Authors Are Like Spiders - Tips for Author Interactions and Plot Driven Rex!
43:29
43:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:29
Brea and Mallory give tips on interacting with authors in person, test out a bookish candle, and recommend plot driven books to keep your attention. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.…
…
continue reading
1
RAR #264: How to Read Classics (and Actually Enjoy Them)
47:34
47:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:34
Join us for Shakespeare Summer! Why should we read the classics? So many of us want to read and enjoy them, but we don’t want to spend our precious free time feeling like we’re incompetent because we just don’t get it or that the internet has completely ruined our brains (is this just me?). This winter in RAR Premium, we did a whole retreat about f…
…
continue reading
by Douglas KearneyBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 34 | Audiobook
27:30
27:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:30
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 34, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: As time passes, Heathcliff becomes more solitary and he begins to eat and drink l…
…
continue reading
1
In the Soviet Archives: a conversation with Sheila Fitzpatrick
1:08:26
1:08:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:26
When Sheila Fitzpatrick first went to Moscow in the 1960s as a young academic, the prevailing understanding of the Soviet Union in the West was governed by the ‘totalitarian hypothesis’, of a system ruled entirely from the top down. Her examination of the ministry papers of Anatoly Lunacharsky, the first Commissar of Enlightenment after the Revolut…
…
continue reading
1
Fernando Valverde's "Edgar Allan Poe Is Reached at the Baltimore Harbor by the Shadows That Pursue Him"
4:08
4:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:08
Fernando Valverde (Granada, 1980) has been voted the most relevant Spanish-language poet born since 1970 by nearly two hundred critics and researchers from more than one hundred international universities (Harvard, Oxford, Columbia, Princeton, Bologna, Salamanca, UNAM and the Sorbonne). His books have been published in different countries in Europe…
…
continue reading
1
The 2025 Book Riot Fantasy League Book Draft
1:27:45
1:27:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:45
Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Sharifah Williams and Prof. Laura McGrath to conduct the first ever Book Riot fantasy book draft. We explain the rules, talk about strategy, and then engage in some fairly chaotic literary team building. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and fol…
…
continue reading
by Edwin Arlington RobinsonBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
Woah Sean Buckley is back and we're talking about Stalking Romances*! Listen in as we chat about poetry, kidnapping and how neurodivergent we all actually are! Plus some VERY EXCITING NEWS FROM THE FEMMES TEAM! The stories in this episode are: The Pucking Wrong Number by C. R. Jane And This is the Morning by energyintotomatos *We definitely do NOT …
…
continue reading
To continue listening, search for A Good Read, Open Book and Bookclub.By BBC Radio 4
…
continue reading
This is a bonus preview of the our most recent Patreon-only episode, The JeffCore Books of May 2025. To listen to the full episode and get access to the complete back catalog of bonus content, sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Patreon here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
…
continue reading
We're kicking off Summer Reading Season with our fourteenth annual Summer Reading Guide, coming this Thursday! Today on the podcast Anne is joined by a special guest who is particularly well qualified to go behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide with her: Will Bogel! Many of you consider Anne's husband Will to be your book twin, and tod…
…
continue reading
1
Book Club Confessions: Grief, Humor, and The Wedding People with Spoliers
37:01
37:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:01
In this episode, we're joined by our book club friend, Lynn. WE DO HAVE SPOILERS, as we dive into our April book club pick. The Wedding People by Alison Espach is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel full of unexpected humor, complex characters, and one very dramatic wedding meltdown. From proms and perms to infertility and loss, th…
…
continue reading
1
Jemimah Wei (The Original Daughter) feat. Prabal Gurung, Guest Gay Reader
1:08:28
1:08:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:28
Host Jason Blitman sits down with current Good Morning America Book Club author Jemimah Wei (The Original Daughter) to explore what silences born of care open up between families, the importance of chosen family, and the unexpected costs of liberation. Jemimah shares childhood memories at McDonald's and reveals the three definitive ways to eat a fr…
…
continue reading
Today's episode is all about our picks for your beach reads this year! As a reminder, the beach is a closed ecosystem and what you read there does not transcend into other realms. Like the airport, nothing matters here. Read your crazy books, be free, have fun. BEACH READS: Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon Funny Story by Emily Henry The Fake Boyfrien…
…
continue reading
Anna and Annie discuss the cookbook controversy between Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats and Brooke Bellamy of Bake with Brooki and ask whether it is possible to copyright a recipe. Our book of the week is FUNDAMENTALLY by Nussaibah Younis. Shortlisted for the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction, this debut novel centres on Nadia, a UN worker who travels…
…
continue reading
This week’s guest is Roseanna Ruane, mother of Saoírse Ruane, who captured the hearts of Ireland when she appeared with Ryan on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020. Saoírse’s story inspired the launch of the Toy Show Appeal, raising millions for children's charities. Tragically, Saoírse passed away in March 2024 at the age of 12 after a prolonged fight …
…
continue reading
1
The Image of Her by Simone de Beauvoir
1:11:44
1:11:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:44
To discuss The Image of Her (1966) by Simone de Beauvoir we are joined by writer and translator Lauren Elkin, whose previous books include Flâneuse: Women Walk the City, Scaffolding and Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art. Best known as the author of The Second Sex, Beauvoir was also a prolific novelist. In The Image of Her—newly translated…
…
continue reading
By Katie PetersonBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
Marya Zaturensky's "The Girl Takes Her Place Among the Mothers"
6:58
6:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:58
Today’s poem goes out to all the mothers–we wouldn’t be here without you! Happy reading. Marya Zaturensky, Russian-born American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner, was born on September 12, 1902, in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine). She emigrated to the United States with her family in 1909 and was educated in New York public schools; attended Valparaiso Un…
…
continue reading
1
Kevin Wilson's 'Run for the Hills' offers zany siblings on a cross-country road trip
1:40
1:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40
Kevin Wilson's new novel, "Run for the Hills," features four half-siblings — previous strangers to one another — who set off on a road trip across America to find the father who abandoned them.By Suzanne Perez
…
continue reading
1
Ep 702 - Alice Adams, by Booth Tarkington
1:11:28
1:11:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:28
Booth Tarkington is one of only four authors to have won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction twice, and he’s the only one of those four authors who nobody has ever heard of. His aggressively old-fashioned views and his stories’ general fluffiness have helped keep him from enduring fame, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a spark of something here. This epi…
…
continue reading
1
The Pulitzer Drama Was Real and Other Book News PLUS: A Mini-Book Club for RUN FOR THE HILLS by Kevin Wilson
1:29:14
1:29:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:14
Jeff and Rebecca continue to lap up with extreme interest scuttlebutt about James's Pulitzer win before talking about Lithgow's underwhelming reaction to Rowling's transphobia, a new publisher focused on dudes (initially. they swear) and more book news. Then Sharifah Williams hops on to talk about Kevin Wilson's new novel, Run for the Hills. Subscr…
…
continue reading
1
#138: Do We Care About Authors’ Personal Lives? and The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne vs The Beautiful Visit
Elizabeth Jane Howard, Brian Moore, and authors’ personal lives – welcome to episode 138! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tea-or-books-138.mp3 In the first half of the episode, we do a question that Lindsey suggested: do we care about authors’ personal lives? It takes us to questions both of ethics and of privacy. In the sec…
…
continue reading
1
this beginning may have always meant this end
1:13
1:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13
By Camille T. DungyBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 33 | Audiobook
20:56
20:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:56
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë chapter 33, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY: At breakfast one morning, Cathy and Heathcliff get into a huge argument over her …
…
continue reading
By C. Dale YoungBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
By Matthew ZapruderBy Poetry Foundation
…
continue reading
1
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Part 3 | Audiobook
16:25
16:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:25
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Part 3, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://ko-fi.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:Part 3 brings us back to the present on Own Creek Bridge where Farquhar is to be hange…
…
continue reading
This episode of Bookworm is brought to you by: The Saint Louis Pen Show – Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Today’s author promises to help us overcome our fear by giving us the courage to go after what we really want. Join Mike & Cory as they attempt to embrace the boldest versions of themselves. Support the Show Mike’s 3 Levels of Knowledg…
…
continue reading
Today’s poem is one of the few enduring works of a poet and playwright who burned brightly during his heyday and then blinked out almost entirely. Happy reading. Leigh, son of James Mathews Leigh, was born in London on 29 March 1837. At an early age he engaged in literary pursuits. From time to time appeared collections of his lyrics, under the tit…
…
continue reading
