Proudly brought to you by the fine folks at the Astonishing Legends Podcast- Not just another show but a place you can go: The Midnight Library. You alone, can climb the stairs of the strange, old Victorian mansion and be somewhat welcomed by your Hosts, Miranda Merrick & Mr. Darling. Curl up in a window seat or beside the grand fireplace and hear a tale of times long ago. Be transported to forgotten lands, learn about ancient customs and mysterious happenings… all in the company of your unu ...
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In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds. Tune in to discover the untold stories that make baseball so much more than a game.
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Three women who found each other while working at the library and bonded over our passion for books and all things fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery. Each week we’ll dive into today’s most popular books and talk about what we’ve read so far.
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Welcome to the return of My Sexy Stories! Please relax and listen to steamy sultry stories created by out community! All stories are credited in the show! :) Support my other projects here! LinkTree: linktr.ee/writerofrealife
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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Home of the Midnight With Clarissa Podcast! Just three friends hanging out trying to figure this podcast thing out! Be sure to check us out at our blog and on iTunes at the links below!
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We are a "deep dive" news podcast, for Americans who get their news from the Internet. Our mission is to give the listener succinct, fact based analysis both non-ideological and independent from a California, Silicon Valley perspective. Your host Jim Herlihy is a published author: his novel “Deceit and Dirty Money” is available on line. He served as President of the SF Public Library Commission 1992 - 1996. While working in Latin America, he was a stringer for The Economist, The Times and th ...
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Tune in to 1st Talk Compliance with your host, Kevin Chmura. On this 30-minute, informative program, Kevin, and his guests will discuss the hottest topics, pain points and learning opportunities related to healthcare compliance management in America. Whether you’re wondering about federal fraud and abuse laws, OSHA, or human resources compliance, tune in to gain insight. Here you can also enjoy our archived library of audio webinars and partner interviews! We help healthcare compliance offic ...
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Two librarians discuss two YA books every two weeks!
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We are two ladies inspired by history, mystery and scary stories (to tell in the dark). We promise not to take ourselves too seriously as we share our own encounters and first-hand experiences from around New England. Have you seen a ghost or something spooky you can't explain? Contact us! We would love to talk to you! www.themidnightsocietyae.com (Theme music by The Tenafly Vipers)
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Read This Book! Archives - UMN Libraries News & Events
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Sit by our fire and hear tales of old and recent accounts of real beasts and monsters you thought only lived in your nightmares. Travel through the dark forest to join us each Tuesday at 8pm central, we promise to fuel your nightmares and entice your mind with wonder. Become our Patreon for exclusives and a more immersive experience: https://www.patreon.com/thecaravanoflore Check out our merchandise on threadless! https://thecaravanoflore.threadless.com/designs/caravan-logo
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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.
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Host Lisa Von Drasek and guests review books from various genres: including children’s literature, cookbooks, science, mysteries, and popular literature. This audio podcast also includes episodes from the video podcast, Read This Book!, also hosted by Lisa Von Drasek.
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Interview with Writers of Historical Fiction about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction
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Our podcast offers a selection of the best bedtime stories for kids, your little one's passport to dreamland. Each tale is a warm, gentle lesson, perfect for setting a calming bedtime mood. Join us nightly for delightful adventures with charming characters. It's bedtime made serene, a soothing end to your child's day. Our podcast weaves a lullaby of imagination, heart, and wisdom. Tune in and let us add a dash of magic to bedtime. Our Bedtime Stories Podcast is produced by Babybus. Email us ...
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Conversations about growing up, getting wise and trying to live a good life.
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Besties Jordan, Allysha, and Abigail here to review books with you! So grab your wine or cocktails and our book of the month pick and follow along for some great discussions!
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A book club podcast featuring two classical musicians reading and learning beyond the staff. Join us as we dive into various books and learn more about life, music, and ourselves outside the practice room.
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The Lame Dad Chronicles: Family Fun, Ridiculous Mysteries, and a Dash of Cringe. There’s nothing ordinary about life with Dad. In The Lame Dad Chronicles, he takes family road trips, snow days, and holiday traditions to absurd new heights. Whether he’s turning driveway basketball into a dramatic showdown or chasing down wild clues in a mystery only he believes in, Dad’s relentless enthusiasm keeps his family laughing and groaning in equal measure. Packed with humor and heart, these stories c ...
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a cathartic podcast series about real untold tales hosted by writer David Ngo
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Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis is known in baseball history as the man who saved baseball, the man who took charge, and acted. But he is also known as the man who did nothing in some of the biggest issues to ever occur in the major leagues? Was he a man who intentionally stood in the way of human rights and progress, or was he simply a man of his ti…
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Bedtime Stories: Midnight Magic at the Library📚
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8:11🌙 Uh-oh! Mr. Snuggles' magical lamp went bonkers and turned bedtime into a laser show! 💡😳Can a sleepy bunny and a riddle save the night? 🤔🐰Find out in tonight’s cozy (and slightly glowing) adventure! 🧸✨By BabyBus
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Our reading this evening is issued with a rare "Heartbreak Warning" It tells the story of how one young man's obsession influenced the governing of his country, and gave unchecked power to the courts who worked in partnership with the church in order to ruin the lives of countless innocent people, primarily women, by first accusing them of witchcra…
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How Bestselling Author Rachel Slade Writes
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45:38Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rachel Slade spoke to me about majoring in “New York,” killing her darlings, and the future of manufacturing in her latest book MAKING IT IN AMERICA. Rachel Slade is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author of Into the Raging Sea, a national bestseller, New York Times Notable Book, and winner …
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Bedtime Stories: The Ant's Weightlifting Adventure✊
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8:02🏋️♂️🍰 ALERT FROM ANT HILL: One tiny ant just did something huge... and now there's cake EVERYWHERE! 🎉🐜When everyone said "you’re too small," he said, "pass me the cake!" 🍰💪What do rain, cake, and ant weightlifting have in common? Find out in today’s sweet adventure! 😄🌧️By BabyBus
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So...Is it Good?: BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab
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1:04:24Rebecca Schinksy, Vanessa Diaz, and Danika Ellis go deep on V.E. Schwab's highly anticipated new book to answer the question: So, is it good? Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily n…
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The Role of Compliance Programs in Mitigating False Claims Act Liability
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36:11In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, as they discuss the False Claims Act in detail. The FCA, one of five federal laws built to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, is the government’s primary fraud fighting tool, with the healthcare industry paying the largest contributor in recoveries for over a decad…
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Iron Flame: Chapters 51-66 | Dead Dragons and Falling Wards
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1:33:21Hey readers! This week’s episode almost had us talking in the same circles as Violet and Xaden. While the couple continues to argue over communication, Violet finally figures out how to power the wardstones and, in doing so, also incites the need for the rebellion to return to Basgiath. Chaos ensues! Dragons die! And some people lose limbs. Sorry, …
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Why Nothing Works - Who killed progress and how to bring it back, Talking with author Marc J. Dunkelman
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45:12For almost 50 years Progressivism has favored a Jeffersonian approach giving weight to the individual's concerns pushing power down instead of a Hamiltonian approach favoring pushing power up.
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America's Antisemitism Problem. Talking with Dr. Arie Perliger, Professor of Security Studies, University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
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48:10Antisemitism has emerged as a growing threat to America's Jewish community. Academia has been a breeding ground for this pernicious philosophy. Professor Perliger outlines its' origins and early steps to confront it on campus and in society.
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Jack Wang, "The Riveter" (HarperVia, 2025)
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52:42NBN host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Jack Wang about his novel, The Riveter (HarperVia, 2025). In the vein of All the Light We Cannot See, a cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. …
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AI Disasters, Amazon's Best Books of the Year So Far, and More Book News
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58:52Danika Ellis joins Jeff to talk about a spate of book-related AI disasters, Amazon's list of the best books of the year, Michelle Obama's recently-announced book, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry …
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Bedtime Stories: Barry's Honey Harvesting Challenge🍯
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8:20🍯 What do you get when a hungry bear, a buzzing bee, and a magical waterfall team up? A very sweet adventure! 🐻🐝🌺Join Barry and Bizmo in a honey-chasing, flower-finding, mystery-unlocking tale full of giggles and heart. Perfect for a bedtime chuckle! ✨💤By BabyBus
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Jeff’s “I Wish I Could Read All Day” Books of June 2025
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38:11This episode comes over from the First Edition feed: Jeff solos his way through listing a bunch of books coming in June that, were time and space no object, would go on the TBR for sure. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Tailored Book Recommendations has the …
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How #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Ghostwriter Marie Ellis Writes
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38:25#1 Sunday Times Bestselling ghostwriter Marie Ellis spoke to me about her past lives in both acting and journalism, setting her ego aside as a ghost, and hacking the hero’s journey. Marie Ellis is a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter, freelance editor, and writer of literary fiction. She is a career journalist who walked away from a 15-year in-ho…
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🌙 What if the Moon took a nap… and forgot to wake up? 😴❄️Get ready for a funny bedtime story with sleepy moons, worried stars, and a magical wake-up plan! ✨🍰By BabyBus
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In the second part of this 3-part series, I dive into Kenesaw Mountain Landis’ transition from federal judge to first baseball commissioner, and what happens when the judge gets down to business. Lives will be destroyed. More conspiracies uncovered. But while he’s cleaning up baseball, Landis is also willfully preventing millions of Americans from …
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Karen Swan, "The Midnight Secret" (Macmillan, 2025)
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47:58Keeping details straight while writing a chronologically organized series is difficult enough. Focusing four full-length novels on the events of a single group experience in a single year, with back stories and future developments for a small group of heroines, each of whom has a chance to tell her own story of the central event and its consequence…
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Jeff is joined by Book Riot editors Danika Ellis and Erica Ezeifedi to talk about what makes a beach read, beach reads picks, and memorable beach reading moments. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our T…
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Iron Flame: Chapters 37-50 | The Sorrengails Go To Cordyn
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1:35:36Hey, readers~! We hope you’re ready for more dragons and magic because there’s a lot to discuss this week. Not only do we have new characters to discuss - Tic-tac? - but Violet also faces new challenges in the form of wardstones and runes! And possibly… a new rival? Plus, we question what Violet’s true signet is. Surely it isn’t as simple as lightn…
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San Francisco's Comeback. Talking with Erica Sandberg.
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42:24Mayor Daniel Lurie is 5 months into his term as Mayor of San Francisco and he is getting good marks so far. Journalist and San Franciscan Erica Sandberg discusses how the Mayor is managing a major transformation of The City by The Bay.
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Recent Reading and Some Media Diet Updates [Teaser]
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5:40This is a bonus preview of the Book Riot Podcast's most recent Patreon-only episode. Jeff and Rebecca catch up with each other's recent reading and give some non-book media takes. For example: Fountain of Youth. Woof. To listen to the full episode and get access to literally every Patreon-only thing we have done over the last three years, go to Pat…
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Bedtime Stories: Tilly Twinkle Saves the Day✨
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8:00💫 When a sparkling dinner turns into the most magical night ever… with glitter, giggles, and a whole lot of troll-sized heart. 💖🧚♂️Because real heroes know: the best parties are the ones where everyone is invited. 🥳🌟By BabyBus
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Talking Audiobooks with Spotify & FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi
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57:43Jeff and Rebecca talk to Spotify's Associate Director for Audiobooks Editorial Katie del Rosario about curating audiobooks for Spotify, getting people to try audiobooks, spotlighting special titles, and more. Then, Jeff and Sharifah talk about Flashlight by Susan Choi, one of the most anticipated releases of the summer. Subscribe to the podcast via…
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A New Beginning丨Inspector Chimp: The X-Mysteries
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8:27👉 Click the link to join the fun and stay updated! 📲 🍀Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3XEculu🎧 Rollie’s sneaking out... but he’s not alone!Just when he thinks he’s off on a secret mission, his family shows up—and so does Inspector Chimp!Meanwhile, villain Zeno Stripes is not happy his plan failed. What will he do next?👉 Click the link to join the fun and …
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Science Cuts will mortgage our Tech Future. Talking with Sean Randolph, Bay Area Council
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29:55Cuts to Universities' federally funded research budgets are impacting the top Scientific Research Universities in the United States. We have started to feel it here in Silicon Valley. Where will it lead ?
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How NY Times Bestselling Author Hanif Abdurraqib Writes
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33:48New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib spoke to me about taking a leap of faith, the tentpoles of his writing practice, and his recent NBCC award-winning THERE’S ALWAYS THIS YEAR: On Basketball and Ascension. Hanif Abdurraqib is a lauded New York Times bestselling author, recent Winner of the NBCC Award for criticism, and a finalist for…
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1925: A Literary Encyclopedia. Talking with author Tom Lutz.
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45:441925 marked a peak year in American Literature with the publication of The Great Gatsby, In our Time, The Harlem Renaissance. Tom has created a reference work marking the outstanding books and authors of the pivotal year for American Literature.
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Bedtime Stories: A Smokey Day in Mistyvale😶🌫️
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7:18🌫️ Something smelled smokey in Mistyvale… so three curious kids went to investigate. What they found? Let’s just say it had musical snores and a big heart. 🐉💚📖Turns out, even sleepy surprises can lead to new friendships. 💤✨By BabyBus
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Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at…
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Iron Flame: Chapters 17-36 | The Heist. The Torture. The Revolution.
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1:32:32Welcome back, readers~ This time around, we get into more of the lore behind Navarre’s magic system and how the dragons power their magic. Where are the hatching grounds? Do different dragon colors have different magic, or different sources for magic? We also discuss the logistics of the scribes and who could secretly be a venin. We’re getting into…
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Bedtime Stories: Berrybelle's Berry Dilemma🫐
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7:58🧚♀️✨ What do sparkly berries, fairy teamwork, and bubble-popping giggles have in common? Just another magical day in Glitterberry Glade! 💫🍓Turns out, even the tiniest wings need a helping hand sometimes—and maybe a few silly jokes, too. 😄By BabyBus
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🎉 Max the Mouse just wanted a quiet place to read…📚 But guess who showed up? PARTY BIRDS! 💃🐭Can Max bring back the peace? Or will the burrow bounce forever?😂 A funny story full of noise, books, and one clever little mouse!By BabyBus
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Ep 11: The Commissioner Who Would be King
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37:40For all the known controversies and unbelievable stories surrounding Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, there are just as many mysteries. In this episode, I dig into the origin story of the man who shaped baseball like no other commissioner in the history of the game.By bendavidorlando
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Frank X Walker, "Load in Nine Times: Poems" (Liveright, 2024)
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1:24:30For decades Frank X Walker has reclaimed essential American lives through his pathbreaking historical poetry. In this stirring new collection, he reimagines the experiences of Black Civil War soldiers—including his own ancestors—who enlisted in the Union army in exchange for emancipation. Moving chronologically from antebellum Kentucky through Reco…
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Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time. This is a bonus preview of our most recent Patreon-only episode. To listen to the full episode and our entire back catalog of bonus content, sign-up for the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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