Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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This is a podcast about a book I read during the summer.
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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.
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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 ...
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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
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Welcome to Plans Are Booked, a podcast for every reader, hosted by Molly Galler, Stephanie Blackburn, and Kaitlin Mattison. We're three friends who love to read, swap books, and count down until the film and TV adaptations of our favorites are released. Follow us on Instagram, @plansarebooked, or reach out to us directly at [email protected].
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Jackie’s Books is a podcast dedicated to the emerging artist, Jackie Adams. We will interview Jackie, who will tell us about the novels she has published, what she is working on, and her life as an author. Jackie will also recommend books for you to read, and bring in guests who can tell us about their life and work.
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Welcome to Legends Lookback, your go-to podcast for all things Star Wars Legends. Join Jared, Freddy, Emily, and Rick as they take a deep dive into the extensive backlog that originally expanded the Star Wars universe. From roundtables on the books you remember from your childhood to obscure stories and characters you may have never heard of, this show will always leave you with another book to (re)read. In addition to book roundtables, we focus on all things collectibles—from Funkos to Blac ...
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The official podcast of the Des Moines Public Library. Featuring interviews with authors, special guests to the library, your favorite library staff, and more!
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Books & banter with Acadia & Storm where we spill the tea on all things book club! From swoony romances to magical mayhem, we will dive headfirst into the fantasy and contemporary chick lit books we’re reading, share hot takes, and dish out literary banter you didn’t know you needed. Come for the stories, stay for the chaos.
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Find your book club picks and get your literary fix here. I lead bookish discussions with authors, friends and family minus the scheduling, wine, charcuterie board and the book you didn’t have time to finish. My tastes skew toward the literary but I can’t resist a good thriller or the must-read book of the season. If you like authors like Donna Tartt, Ann Patchett, Jonathan Franzen, Marie Benedict and Rachel Hawkins this podcast is for you.
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As librarians, books are kind of our thing. Listen in as we talk about what we're reading, make book recommendations, and all sorts of book-related fun.
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The Stacks is your one stop shop to talk books and reading. Guests will join the host, Traci Thomas for lively discussions about books and the ways they have shaped their lives, and they way we all understand culture, race, politics, and more. The last Wednesday of each month Traci and guest will break down a book in detail as part of The Stacks Book Club. Make sure to check the website www.thestackspodcast.com for more details, including upcoming The Stacks Book Club picks.
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Literacy Launchpad: Read, Learn, Grow
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Fireside chats about whole child (and adult) Social Emotional Learning.
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Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week.
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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 Schinsky. 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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Discover your next literary adventure with HCC English professors Kofi Adisa, Sylvia Lee, and Laura Yoo! Dive into thought-provoking discussions about books and get expert recommendations for your next captivating read. Fuel your imagination and expand your literary horizons with these insightful educators
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Hosted by Charnaie Gordon, of the blog Here Wee Read, this podcast celebrates diverse and inclusive books for kids and adults. In addition to interviewing kid lit and adult writers and illustrators on occasion, you’ll be updated on the latest bookish headlines and hear 30-second book reviews. This podcast is especially good for parents, caregivers, homeschoolers, librarians, and teachers who have the desire to diversify their bookshelves.
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Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more boring until you fall to sleep. So get in bed, press play, close your eyes, and drift off into dreamland.
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Overcome chronic anxiety through resting in God. Simple, repeatable tools. Ancient contemplative practices. Modern brain science. Practice resting in the heart of God on the good days so you can make your way home to the Prince of Peace in the middle of your hurricanes.
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Join NielsenIQ BookData's Philip Stone and Belle Edelman for a monthly round-up of the UK's bestselling books
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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.
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The voice of the Snapedom, exploring the world of Snape, in art, fanfic, meta, and more
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First Reading
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First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Dr. Rachel Wrenn is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Capital University), Rosy Kandathil is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University, Dr. Tim McNinch is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary, and Paul Essah is a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Yale University. In addition to short weekly episodes, they periodically invite ...
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Summer reading Joe Shine and Michaela Ford
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Blending research and literary analysis with conversation and review, we lock down crime stories and read them their rights. The game is afoot!
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Updates and information from the Kansas Talking Books Service!
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The literary podcast that has been giving new life to old books since 2015. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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Sarah’s Bookshelves Live is a weekly show featuring real talk about books and book recommendations from a featured guest. Each week, Sarah of the blog Sarah’s Bookshelves will talk with her guest about: - 2 OLD BOOKS THEY LOVE - 2 NEW BOOKS THEY LOVE - 1 BOOK THEY DON’T LOVE - AND 1 NEW RELEASE THEY’RE EXCITED ABOUT I’m getting real about all things books and serving you up a bit of snark on the side.
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Reading Through Life is a podcast by two friends who met online and share a love for all things books. We read widely across genres and believe that everyone should read what they want, no judgments here. Come and join us as we read through life! readingthroughlife.substack.com
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This is a show where my sister Belle and I talk about different bookish content. Topics include recent read talks, book to movie comparisons, bad retellings of classic stories, and more. New episode releases once a month on Sunday!
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An informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. Hosted by Perrysburg resident Kim Newlove.
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To create this podcast I reflected on my favorite things to do in the summer. Mainly read and enjoy a craft beer in my hammock. This podcast will review both books and beers to bring you the best of summer.
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Gospelbound, hosted by Collin Hansen for The Gospel Coalition, is a podcast for those searching for firm faith in an anxious age. Each week, Collin talks with insightful guests about books, ideas, and how to navigate life by the gospel of Jesus Christ in a post-Christian culture.
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Science of Reading: The Podcast will deliver the latest insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading. Via a conversational approach, each episode explores a timely topic related to the science of reading.
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A few friends--young men, Christians, and classically educated homeschoolers--have way too much fun discussing books.
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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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You situationship may not last, but a SIStuationship is forever. Lauren and Morgan are sisters, born 15 years apart, breaking down the hot topics all the girlies want to discuss. They cover everything from fashion and beauty to relationships to pop culture from the perspective of two different generations. Join the best sistuationship there is.
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Pulitzer-winning reporter Don Van Natta Jr. and journalist Jacob Feldman chat with writers and editors from across the industry as an audio extension of The Sunday Long Read e-mail newsletter.
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Discussion over the importance of summer reading and students.
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Hello and welcome to A Novel Review podcast series. Through this podcast Seamus will tackle the endless world of literature, one book at a time! New Episodes Weekly
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#13 — August 2025 bestsellers + Summer Reading
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In episode 13 of NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast, Belle and Philip count down the top 20 bestselling books in the UK in the month of August (02.56), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (10:54), and put Summer Reading "Under the Spotlight" (20:12). Along the way Belle and Philip discuss a mammoth first-week sale for the August n…
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Obama's Summer Reading List, B&N Buys Another Indie & More
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Jeff and Rebecca announce a couple of new projects before talking about authors settling with Anthropic, Obama's summer reading list, the Kirkus Prize nominees, B&N buying Books Inc, and more of the week's book stories. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get th…
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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 46 - “End of Summer Reading Slump.” Erin and Jillian are so glad you’re here with them once again! As always, they’ve got a fresh batch of book recommendations they’re excited to share. Whether you’re squeezing out the last moments of summer or excited to update your TBR for fall, Jillian …
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Frank 5 | Read With Me | Subscriber Summer Bonus from SWM+
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Vic is feeling his feelings and keeping mum. To be honest, having a wind down routine would probably help him out. This reading of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has been sleepified as much as possible, but there are unavoidable references to the Big Farm, religion, and mental health. These topics may not be sleepy for all listeners. Happy Subscriber …
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Ep 491: Our team's best books of summer (Part 2)
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Today we're sharing Part 2 of our summer superlatives episode, featuring four more of our team members talking about the books they've loved most this season. Our executive producer Will Bogel joins Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club Community Manager Ginger Horton to talk about their favorite summer reads. Then, you'll hear from Modern Mrs Darcy Editor an…
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Summer Reads - Book Review & Literary Analysis | A Novel Review
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Summertime is the time to read outdoors, in the park, at the beach, at a café, wherever the sun is shining. Here are 4 books is read this summer! Painting: Today I painted a beach Some of the books and authors discussed in this episode include: The Fisherman by John Langan Perfect…
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Summer Reading: Two Transcendent Poems About Public Transportation
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Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit …
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EP3: Keep the Learning Alive: Summer Reading Programs You Can't Miss!
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Welcome to Episode 3: Dive into Summer Reading Programs with Nan Brown! In this vibrant episode of Literacy Launchpad: Read, Learn, Grow, host Jose Miguel Longo welcomes Nan Brown, the children's librarian at the Central Library in Syracuse, New York. Together, they explore the exciting world of summer reading programs designed to keep children eng…
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Long Game | Sleepin’ with Doctor Who (From the Vault #648)
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A Pillowy Pegg will be just frosty enough to amuse you off to dreamland. This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you can join Sleep With Me Plus at sleepwithmepodcast.com/plus Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "s…
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Chapter 88: Address Unknown by Katherine Kressman Taylor
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This week we're discussing a very short book with a powerful punch. Address Unknown is an epistolary novel set in the 1930s that tells the story of two business partners whose relationship is dramatically impacted by Hitler's rise to power. We talk about the letter writing format, the erosion of the characters' friendship, parallels to changes we'r…
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Freddy and Jared had the special opportunity to attend Legacy Expo in Burbank, California on September 13th & 14th in which they got to sit down with some spectacular special guests to talk all about the EU. Sean Stewart, author of the fan-favorite book, Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, gave us some mind-blowing insights into how he thinks and what went into…
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EP 5: Play & Learn: Literacy Through Everyday Activities
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EP 5: Play & Learn: Literacy Through Everyday Activities In this engaging episode of Literacy Launchpad: Read, Learn, Grow, host Jose Miguel Longo welcomes Dr. Jaclyn Sisskind, a pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics, to discuss the vital role of play in developing literacy skills in young children. Dr. Sisskind shares her passion for …
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Today’s poem goes out to 6-year-od girls and their dads. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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Book Club: THE SECRET OF SECRETS by Dan Brown
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Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa gather in a secret chamber to discuss the wonderfully absurd mysteries of Dan Brown's latest, The Secret of Secrets. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Ready for a co…
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September Reset: Is Fall the New January?
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New season, same old us? Forget New Year’s resolutions, this year it’s all about the September reset. Vogue has declared September the new January, and while we typically hate a social media gimmick, this is one trend we can definitely get behind. We’re diving into why back-to-school season feels like the ultimate fresh start and how a reset in Sep…
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Ep. 206: Behind the Scenes of Book Festivals & Author Interviews with Jason Blitman (Host of the Gays Reading Podcast)
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For Episode 206, fellow podcaster Jason Blitman, host of the Gays Reading podcast, joins Sarah to go behind the scenes of producing book festivals. They talk about how he came to reading later in his life and how his journey as a reader led him to his current role. Also, they discuss how he approaches author interviews. Plus, Jason shares his book …
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Ep. 389 The Resort Is a Microcosm of Society with Cleyvis Natera
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This week on the Stacks, we’re talking literary suspense with Cleyvis Natera and her newest book, The Grand Paloma Resort, which takes place at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. Cleyvis explains what drew her to writing about the tourism industry, why she wanted to include the history of the Dominican Republic in her “beach read,” and how …
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1377 - Muppet*Vision Facade Part 1 | Brick Builder
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Meandering micro monoliths in fifty shades of beige will show you the way to dreamland as these pips get groovy, man. Support the Trevor Project! Start a 7 day FREE trial of Sleep With Me Plus- The ultimate way to listen to show, based on how YOU listen! Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!! Are you looking for Story On…
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Thom explores the building blocks of social awareness, diving into perspective, understanding, empathy, and compassion.
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Ep 494: Books brimming with creativity, philosophy, and grace
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Today we're diving into what feels like a particularly nerdy niche of the reading life as Anne is joined by an expert reader. Sarah Kellogg is a cover designer at a big five publisher, and today she and Anne are exploring what goes into the art of cover design. Sarah answers many of our burning questions and sheds light on some of the lesser known …
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Episode 47: Is Romantasy Just a Marketing Ploy
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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 47 - “Is Romantasy Just a Marketing Ploy?” Time to set up a fresh TBR for fall, and Jillian and Erin are ready to help you pick your next perfect read. Fall is here, and there’s just something about this season that makes reading feel a little more magical. The days are shorter, the air i…
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"The Spell Singer: A Tale of Dyslexia, Witches and Spells" by Anna Lewins
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Katherine, a young witch, has dyslexia and can’t ever get spells right. But when her friend the garden wizard suggests that she try singing the spells, Katherine succeeds where her classmates failed in charming the Dragon and winning the Dragon’s fire to give the village luck.By Anna Lewins
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The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Book Review & Literary Analysis | A Novel Review
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com Arundhati Roy and her Booker Prize winning novel, ‘The God of Small Things’ is a book where it was the small things I couldn’t make sense of. No matter what I tried, time flipped, names multiplied and the story piled up in a traffic jam that I couldn’t make sense of. This was a DN…
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Party Episode! Lectionary Date: September 28, 2025 [16th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C] It's a party episode: all four of us discuss Amos's scathing critique. Please take a moment to subscribe to the First Reading YouTube channel, and consider sharing with your networks and social media platforms. Thanks so much!…
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The Eye Of the Beholder by Marc Behm
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Emmy Award-winning writer David Quantick (Veep, The Thick of It) joins Andy and Una for a discussion of Marc Behm's surreal thriller The Eye of the Beholder (1980). David last appeared on Backlisted almost ten years ago, waaay back on episode 5. On that occasion he brought with him Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry by B.S. Johnson. It is no exagger…
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In today’s poem, a young Tennyson begins the long wrestling with grief. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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Season 8, Episode 7: Small-Town Escapes + Reading - Why So Serious?
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a budding book collector + a favorite book wins the Hugo Award Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: reading — why so serious? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our…
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Ep 720 - Cranford, by Elizabeth Gaskell
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Perhaps Elizabeth Gaskell’s best-known work, Cranford chronicles the lives of some Victorian era LMMs (Ladies of Modest Means). Their customs and relevance may be waning as Industrialization advances, but that doesn’t mean they won’t find ways to entertain us with their wit, their foibles, and their heart. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. …
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Cooper and Tanner discuss identity as related to our justification in Christ and in our vocations. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bookinitpod CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: https://412podcasting.com SUPPORT US HERE: https://patreon.com/bookinit TEXT US HERE!By 4:12 Podcasting
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National Book Awards Longlists, a Journey Into Literary History, and More
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Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a discussion about the National Book Awards longlists, authors' big settlement from Anthropic, and exciting adaptation news. Then, Vanessa takes Rebecca on a journey down the literary rabbit hole. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot News…
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1376 - Clomps and The Accidental Foley Artist | Tales Never Told
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Two tales never told get told again as Corn and Corn clomp, not clog, their way through history. Start a 7 day FREE trial of Sleep With Me Plus- The ultimate way to listen to show, based on how YOU listen! Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!! Are you looking for Story Only versions or two more nights of Sleep With Me a…
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Today’s poem may or may not be based on actual events. Happy reading! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Johnson
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Join me for Episode 112 of The Perrysburg Podcast as I share my first experience with Perrysburg’s Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt! I’ll explain what it is, how it works, and why it’s a fun way to appreciate the Historic District, meet neighbors, and discover hidden details around town. Whether you’re a local or just curious, you’ll learn why t…
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Oceans | Girl from the Themepark (From the Vault #647)
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Relaxing meanders across a sleepy seascape set the stage for sleep. Heads up, this episode has some sleepy mentions of sugar/desserts and pollution. This is a special release from the SWM Vault. It’s been remastered and re-edited, but it might be a little looser than a new episode. If you want access to the full vault, you can join Sleep With Me Pl…
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Chapter 87: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
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This week we're transported to a remote island in the Southern Hemisphere. We are talking about the powerful and thought-provoking book Wild Dark Shore. We discuss the specificity of the location, the detailed descriptions of nature, the successful use of multiple narrators, the innocence delivered via a child as a main character, McConaghy's maste…
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In the latter years of his career and life, Donald Hall became something of an expert on growing old (his essay collections Essays After Eighty and A Carnival of Losses: Notes Nearing Ninety are a breathtaking dissertation on the subject), and in today’s poem we get a glimpse of his early apprenticeship in the art. Happy reading. This is a public e…
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Introducing Zero to Well-Read, a New Podcast from Book Riot
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Jeff and Rebecca introduce their new podcast, Zero to Well-Read, with its inaugural episode about The Great Gatsby. We dig into what makes Gatsby a classic, why it’s all over high school reading lists, and the ways it still echoes in our culture. This season of Zero to Well-Read is presented by Thriftbooks. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for…
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Questioning Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce + Hollywood’s Newest PR Couples
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Your media-savvy besties are back, and in this week’s episode, we’re questioning everything and taking a deep dive into the latest crop of celebrity couples. Does Lauren finally believe that Taylor and Travis are a real couple now that they’re engaged? Are the PR teams hard at work or are we watching a real love story unfold between Harry Styles an…
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S10 E1: The (not so) Simple View of Reading, with Wesley Hoover, Ph.D.
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In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert is joined by Wesley Hoover, a psycholinguist at the University of Texas at Austin, to discuss the Simple View of Reading and how it can serve as the basis for our understanding of comprehension. Wesley digs into all the complexities of this model—which is only simple at a high level—…
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Ep. 388 A Community in Book Form with Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones
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Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones join us this week on the Stacks to discuss their anthology, The People’s Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward. With original work from twenty-seven authors exploring hope in times of difficulty, Maggie and Saeed discuss what inspired them to start the book and how they picked contributors for this project…
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What would happen if a bunch of thugs were chasing down an old-man's horse-betting system? And what if only a sharpshooting physics teacher and his jockey-dreaming younger brother stood in the way of them and their shady profiteering! Well, it's all to play for here in 1981's "Twice Shy" by Dick Francis. If you're into equine thrillers with hurdles…
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1375 - Heathers the Musical | Act 1
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Scooter’s nonsensical French will bring you back to the good parts of high school as a musical diverts from a movie but still gets to the bottom of teendom. Start a 7 day FREE trial of Sleep With Me Plus- The ultimate way to listen to show, based on how YOU listen! Get your Sleep With Me SleepPhones. Use "sleepwithme" for $5 off!! Are you looking f…
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Thom powerfully reminds teachers, as they return to school, that it is relationships and human connection that truly make schools great.
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Ep 493: Books that take you on an epic journey
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Today's guest is facing a shift in her reading life now that she's an empty nester. Candice Brown-Murray lives in South Florida with her husband, children, and dogs. Her career in public relations keeps her very busy along with her hobbies like kayaking, travel, renovating a historic home, and of course, reading. Candice has always been a reader. S…
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Beyond the Shelves: Pocket-Sized Powerhouses
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Sarah and Jess highlight eight short books under 200 pages to power through the DMPL reading challenge bingo, promote the fall author series, discuss a new bookstore in town, and a new app to track your reading. Show Notes: What They're Reading Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters American Spirits by Anna Dorn It's Not the End of the World by Jonathan P…
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The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin - Fantasy Book Review & Literary Analysis | A Novel Review
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To follow and support us, click here: http://anovelreviewpodcast.com The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin brings and end to the tale of the Archmage Ged wrapping the Earthsea trilogy in quiet finality. Magic fades, and with it, the Archmage himself passes into legend - diminished, yet fulfilled. There’s sorrow in his end, a sense of something be…
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Sing with Getty and Other Greats in This New Hymnal
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Music and family have always been connected for me. My grandfather taught me the Christian faith largely through our Welsh heritage of signing. Shortly before he died, our family gathered around the piano as my mother played and we sang many of his favorites from the Methodist hymnal. Every night with my own family we open the hymnal and sing some …
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God Remembers Lectionary Date: September 21, 2025 [15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C] Paul and Rosy are back for a conversation about economic exploitation—nothing new under the sun! Please take a moment to subscribe to the First Reading YouTube channel, and consider sharing with your networks and social media platforms. Thanks so much!…
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