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Welcome to Middle East Centre Booktalk – the Oxford podcast on new books about the Middle East. These are some of the books written by members of our community, or the books our community are talking about. Tune in to follow author interviews and book chat. Every episode features a different, recently published book and is hosted by a different Oxford academic.
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Book Bestie Booktalk is your new favorite cozy-chaotic corner of the internet where we talk about everything bookish. Hosted by Bry, this podcast dives into fantasy, horror, romance, sci-fi, dark reads, guilty pleasures, and the spiciest smut we can get our hands on. From author interviews (both indie and traditionally published), to deep dives, hot takes, and “currently reading” check-ins, no book topic is off limits. Whether you’re here to find your next obsession, scream about plot twists ...
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The Deerfield Public Library Podcast

Deerfield Public Library

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Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors of all genres and other notable people from Chicagoland and around the world. A monthly program from the Deerfield Public Library in Deerfield, IL, hosted by Dylan Zavagno. Our archives include episodes from the Library's John Cotton Dana Award-winning series, The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection; our Pride Month series, Queer Poem-a-Day; and our local history audio tours.
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JLG Booktalks

Deborah B Ford

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Deborah B. Ford, Director of Library Outreach for Junior Library Guild, presents ready to use podcasts of the latest releases in children's literature. Get out your wish list and give it a listen!
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Welcome to 'Allie the Librarian Booktalks,' where I share thoughts on books I've read and ones on my TBR. Let's chat about the stories that have captured my attention and explore the promising reads waiting on the horizon. I'm Allie, your book-loving librarian, inviting you to join me in talking about some great reads.
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A monthly podcast for the curious, the candid, and the creatively unhinged. We dive into writing, reading, world-building, and the weird emotional terrain between author and audience—with sardonic wit, philosophical detours, and zero patience for genre clichés. Come for the craft, stay for the chaos.
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In-depth conversations with authors about their books—how and why they write, the books and authors they admire, and so much more. Plus, occasional takes on what's going on in the business of books. And year-end round-ups of reading recommendations from the staff of Rakuten Kobo, the global digital bookseller. Hosted by Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj.
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Where the books are spicy, the conversations are juicy, and the stories rarely fade to black. Each week, I dive headfirst into the delicious world of smut with the people who live and breathe it—authors, creators, and bookish babes who aren’t afraid to spill all the steamy tea. Through interviews and unfiltered chats, I'll explore everything from fan-favorites to behind-the-scenes secrets of the bookish world. This is your weekly escape into the world of steam, swoon and unapologetically boo ...
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Welcome to BookBright, the podcast where personal growth gets real! We read books that change us, reflect out loud on what hits (and what hurts), and invite you to not just learn, but live what you learn. Each week, we dive deep into a new chapter from a powerful personal development book. It’s raw, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable, but always real. You’ll also get the behind-the-scenes of how two curious Swedes decided to aim for conversations with the world’s biggest authors and what ha ...
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This podcast is about interviewing different intriguing books that will make you want to jump out of your seat and get your read on! Cover art photo provided by Dakota Corbin on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thedakotacorbin
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Come join two high school teenagers as they sit down to talk about their favorite (and not so favorite) bookish things, ranging from trendy tropes to diversifying your bookshelf. We promise that this podcast won’t be anything like the English classes you’re used to in school. (WARNING: there will be a spoiler section)
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The Sit Down with Steph

Stephanie Staibano

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What do you get when you combine a girl who loves to talk with a microphone..."The Sit Down with Steph" podcast! Tune in for thought-provoking conversations about a wide variety of topics including current issues, social media, self-improvement, our environment, and much more. Sit down with me and let's chat!
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Why do so many high achievers feel stressed, behind, or “not enough” even when life looks good on paper? In this episode, Sofia and Marielle deep dive into The Gap and the Gain and unpack the core idea that changes everything: how you measure yourself determines how you feel. We talk about: the difference between living in the gap vs the gain why c…
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SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ou…
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In this episode of Book Talk Samuel discusses Kathleen Klein's memoir My Life in the Dark: A Marriage Built on Lies, exploring themes of deception, emotional abuse, and survival. This episode highlights the book's raw honesty, its appeal to survivors and professionals, and the author’s courageous journey toward reclaiming identity and safety.…
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In this seminar, Ambassador Nabeela Al Mulla, author, is in conversation with Professor Eugene Rogan, MEC Director, about her new book ‘Breaking New Ground on the Global Stage: Memoirs of Kuwait’s First Woman Ambassador’. In this Gender and Sexuality Series seminar, Ambassador Nabeela Al Mulla, author, is in conversation with Professor Eugene Rogan…
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In this episode the host remembers several authors and journalists who died last year, then talks about the places writers do their work — home offices, libraries, restaurants, and coffee shops — with personal anecdotes and practical tips. He highlights local Bakersfield spots like Dagny’s and Bakersfield Roasting Company, offers etiquette for writ…
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Following our last episode all about the best books we read in 2025, host and producer Nathan Maharaj connected over Zoom with even more Kobo staffers—as well as Kobo in Conversation co-host Michael Tamblyn—to talk about the books that have stuck with them over the past 12 months. So welcome back once more, to our year in books. The best books we r…
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This week on The Book Drop, we’re taking a year-in-review look at book trends, favorite reads, and what we think is coming next. We’re joined by Carl Erickson from The Bookworm and Shelby Janke from the Papillion Public Library as we break down the standout literary trends of the past year, share our favorite reads. All the books and resources we t…
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I sit down with Canadian author Nova Adams to unpack how a “quick” holiday novella turned into an 80,000-word small-town slow burn that balances cozy cheer with real emotional stakes. Nova shares the origin story behind The Crush of Christmas Past—written to brighten a friend’s darkest season—and how found family, age gap dynamics, and a grumpy-sun…
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It's no spoiler to say that Kobo is full of avid readers. So every year we get together to share the best books we read in the past year. Some of the books are new. Some are very old. All were beloved to a Kobo staffer. So across 2 whole episodes (follow to make sure you don't miss the second one!), join us as we hear from the staff of Kobo about t…
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A warm holiday message with book and movie recommendations and well wishes for the season. The episode highlights unconventional Christmas reads (The Best Christmas Pageant Ever; A Christmas Memory; The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus) and Hanukkah titles (Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins; The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming; The Hanukkah Bea…
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This week on The Book Drop, we’re talking about books that fit AND EVEN stretch the final reading challenge theme of the year to read a book in the cozy subgenre, while exploring why “cozy” means something different to every reader. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. …
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Slutty Little Glasses A ghost of Christmas past with memory magic, a cinnamon-roll bodyguard, and a door knocker with opinions—Cass Geller brings the holidays to life in a way that’s equal parts tender, funny, and haunting. I sit down with Cass to unpack Mary & Brite, her urban fantasy romance set in present-day London with a secret world of Spirit…
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The End of 10X (and the beginning of what’s next) We made it - the final chapter of 10x Is Easier Than 2x is here! In this closing episode, we revisit the Map of Consciousness, talk about courage as the turning point for real growth, and share the lessons that changed how we think about leadership, clarity, and unique ability. You’ll hear our bigge…
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This week on The Book Drop, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the technology powering the new Central Library’s creator space and highlight how everyone from young learners to seasoned makers can bring their ideas to life! All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happenin…
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Are you a rugged Individualist or a Transformational leader? This is the exercise for Chapter 6 and it’s one of our most honest yet. We look at what it really takes to move from being a micromanager or “rugged individualist” to becoming a transformational leader. Through four principles — idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual …
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What does it really take to keep an author’s world running? We sit down with Erin—aka @SinfulShelves—to unpack the real work of an author PA: building Airtable databases packed with character details and settings, pulling market-ready quotes and hooks, managing launches, and keeping creative teams moving. Erin’s approach blends meticulous systems w…
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Michael Tamblyn spoke with Miriam Toews, author of many novels including A Complicated Kindness, All My Puny Sorrows, and Women Talking, to name just a few. Her latest book is a memoir called, A Truce That Is Not Peace. Spurred by the question "why do you write?", posed by a distressingly persistent literary festival organizer, it's a work of nonfi…
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This month on the Deerfield Public Library Podcast, we are very happy to welcome writer and artist Annah Feinberg to talk about her hilarious and moving debut full-length graphic novel, Goodbye, Dolly! Narrated from beyond the grave by Dolly, the famous cloned sheep born in 1996, Goodbye, Dolly! tells the story of her six disaffected children (or a…
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Host Samuel sends Thanksgiving greetings and remembers his mother before diving into how literature has inspired music across genres. He traces examples from Tolkien and Poe to Metallica, Rush, Kate Bush, and more, describing moments when songs distilled stories and how music can reveal new interpretations of books. The episode blends personal memo…
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At some point, every entrepreneur faces the same truth: control limits growth The ultimate 10x move isn’t doing more, but to letting go. But how do you do that in reality. According to the book, it’s all about the who and the team and thereby how you lead. In Chapter 6: Build a Self-Managing Company , we dive into what it actually takes to stop bei…
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This week on The Book Drop, we take you into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with special guests who guide us, like true DMs, through the storytelling and player-driven adventure that is at the heart of the game! 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/podc…
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If freedom is the goal, what does it actually look like in your calendar? In this “What About You?” episode, we do the exercise for Chapter 5: Take 150 + Free Days per Year and realize how radical it is to plan recovery first. We talk about: Mapping out 150 free days (and why we ended up with 190 😅) Balancing ambition and real life when you have ki…
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Love, Lies, And A “Fake” AI Boyfriend What if the flirty “AI boyfriend” on your phone wasn’t artificial at all? Debut author Laura Bishop joins us to unpack the addictive hook behind Love Me, Stalk Me—a slow-burn, body-positive romance where obsession meets accountability and intimacy waits for honesty to catch up. Laura shares the real-world spark…
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This week on The Book Drop’s monthly mini episode called New Title Drop, Angela and Melanie discuss their favorite picks from the past year and how we decide which books make the cut. Check out this month's titles and place holds here or visit omahalibrary.org/podcast. Check in with us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear about books we thin…
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What if time isn’t something to manage but something to expand? In Chapter 5: Take 150 + Free Days per Year , we explore Dan Sullivan’s idea of escaping “factory time” and shifting into kairos time - the kind of time that stretches, flows and fuels transformation. We talk about: Why recovery is a growth strategy, not a luxury The difference between…
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This week on The Book Drop, we tackle the latest reading challenge to read a book about celebrations and explore how books help us reflect on the joy of coming together with friends, family and community for holidays, milestones and everything in between. This is The Book Drop. Happening at the Library: Book Clubs! Family Reading Club | Monday, Dec…
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What’s your Dream Check? In this “What About You?” episode, we do the exercise for Chapter 4: Uncover Your 10x Past to Clarify Your 10x Future and things get big, fast. We talk about: Defining your own “Dream Check” (yes, we said $100 000 and totally got the numbers wrong 😅) What unique value makes that number a no-brainer Why our goal isn’t just t…
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A Beginner-To-Diehard Tour Of Sarah J. Maas: Where To Start, What To Skip, And Why Throne Of Glass Reigns p.s. this episode is filled with SPOILERS!! The Maas-verse can feel like a beautiful trapdoor—you think you’re sampling a single series and suddenly you’re free-falling through worlds, prophecies, and characters you can’t stop thinking about. W…
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Nathan Maharaj spoke with the novelist Charlotte McConaghy. Her latest book is Wild Dark Shore. It's the story of the Salt family, the stewards of a vast seed bank on a remote island that's in danger of being washed over by rising sea levels. As they're making the hard decisions about what can be saved in the course of their evacuation, a vicious s…
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What if your past already holds the map to your 10x future? In Chapter 4: Uncover Your 10x Past to Clarify Your 10x Future , we explore how looking back at our previous leaps can reveal what’s truly worth multiplying — and what to leave behind. We talk about: The connection between The Gap and the Gain and your next 10x jump Using your past success…
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This week on The Book Drop, we’re on location at Spielbound Board Game Cafe to talk about the power of table top and board games to build community and spark storytelling! This is The Book Drop, featuring specials guests Kaleb Michaud and Ali Thariani. Happening at the Library Stories After Dark: Found Family | Friday, Nov. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. …
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How do you actually find your unique ability? In this “What About You?” episode, we do the exercise for Chapter 3: 10x Embraces Abundance and Rejects Scarcity - and it’s by far the hardest one yet. We talk about: What it means to work in your unique ability — and how to find it Why “flow” and “time flies” moments are clues The difference between st…
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Two creatives walk into a fantasy—with dragons that talk back, gods who meddle, and a forbidden bond that refuses to break. That’s the energy Rachel Tork brings as we explore the making of To Kill A Goddess, a standalone fantasy romance that blends star-crossed devotion with the sweep of high fantasy. Rachel opens up about the long arc of worldbuil…
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Do you want success - or do you need it? In Chapter 3 we dive into one of the most uncomfortable but freeing shifts so far moving from a need-driven mindset to a want-driven one. We talk about: The difference between needers and wanters and why it changes everything Why wealth ≠ money (and how to stop chasing the wrong thing) The truth about freedo…
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Step into the smoky alleys of post-war Hollywood with this episode of BookTalk, where we explore Dan Bronson’s gripping noir novels Someone to Watch Over Me and Shout at the Devil. Follow studio fixer Jack Shannon—a scarred, cynical insider navigating scandals, starlets, and the machinery of fame—as he uncovers secrets that echo through the golden …
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Seminar in English and Arabic. Professor Said Laouadi, winner of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2025, discusses his book ‘Food and Language: Rhetorical-Cultural Excavations in Arab Heritage’ (2023), with Professor Eugene Rogan. Seminar in English and Arabic. Professor Said Laouadi, winner of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2025 for Literary and Art Critic…
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If you really want to 10x, you have to get brutally honest. In this “What About You?” episode, we do the exercise for Chapter 2: 10x the Quality of Everything You Do. We talk about: The standards we hold for ourselves (and for BookBright) What it means to choose your own rules instead of following the norm Why starting an English podcast from Swede…
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Cozy coastal streets, siblings you’ll swear you’ve met, and a carpenter with a secret dirty mouth—welcome to Sutton Bay. We sit down with author Ronnie Mathews to unpack how a lifelong reader who never planned to publish built a small-town romance series that blends tenderness, banter, and genuine stakes without losing the fun. From the first spark…
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Nathan Maharaj spoke with the Oscar-nominated filmmaker and journalist Julian Brave NoiseCat. He co-directed the 2024 documentary Sugarcane which investigated abuses at a residential school in western Canada. He is also the author of a new book called We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning. It's about his dad, and also his upbringing, and a…
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This seminar discusses the inaugural Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize winner, ‘Safe Corridor’; a bold, unforgettable novel of war, imagination, and survival. Kurdish-Syrian novelist, Jan Dost; translator, Professor Marilyn Booth; Director of the Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize, Ali Al Mujaini; and Founde…
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What happens when raising your standards becomes the key to your next level? In this episode, we explore why quality always beats quantity and how your standards shape your identity. We talk about: Why “The Revenge of the Nerd” might be the hidden superpower of 10x thinking How your standards define your identity (and vice versa) Dan Sullivan’s 4C …
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This week, we talk with Nebraska Library Commission's Tessa Timperley, and local author, Tosca Lee. Happening at the Library Imagine, Write, Explore! with Danielle Herzog | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Benson Branch Repujado Art Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Omaha Library It’s All Relative Book Club Monday | Nov. 1…
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Ready to go from thinking 10x to living 10x? In this “What About You?” episode, we do the exercise for Chapter 1 and take our first real steps into exponential thinking. We talk about: How to define a goal so big it scares you (in a good way) Why it’s smarter to delete 80 % than to add 20 % The fears that show up when you start dreaming bigger How …
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Want to see what happens when a marketer leaves corporate sameness for the wild, fast world of indie romance? Alyssa, founder of Plot Twist Marketing, shares how she builds custom strategies that actually move books: aligning ads, PR, social, and ARC outreach so every touchpoint pulls in the same direction. No boilerplate, no fluff—just smart diagn…
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What if your next big leap felt impossible, and you did it anyway? In this week's episode we explore why the first step toward exponential growth is daring to dream beyond logic and acting as if it’s already happening. We talk about: The illusion of safety (and why comfort keeps you stuck in 2X) Letting go of 80% of what you do (yes, really!) The m…
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In this episode the host explores why people write — from the desire to be read and the private practice of journaling, to using fiction and nonfiction to make sense of life and discover oneself. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own writing, try exercises like writing a story with no plot, and share their experiences with the show.…
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This week on The Book Drop, our conversation takes us to the past and connects us to the present as we highlight Family History Month with one of our genealogy and local history librarians! This one’s for the history buffs and family researchers. All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary…
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Fog, streetlights, and a city that bites back—this one takes you straight into Gothic Grove, where witches and vampires fall hard and break rules even harder. I sit down with JA George, a therapist who writes before sunrise, to trace how a mafia draft transformed into a magic-soaked world and why letting the story lead can change everything. From s…
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