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Feeling more confident about finding the right reads is a common bookish goal. In today's conversation, Anne welcomes Tynisha Coleman to the show to talk about her current reading goals. Tynisha is a leadership development coach, university lecturer, and sci-fi and fantasy lover from New Jersey. She doesn't shy away from books that tackle tough plot points, which often feature in the emotionally resonant books she loves. But she does expect these trickier developments to serve a sense of purpose to the plot, and she'd like to avoid reading experiences that send her into the depths of despair. ...

Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley, author of "The Affirmative Action Myth," argues that the racial preference policies of the 1960s and 70s have had an overall negative impact on the success of Black Americans. He says that Black incomes, homeownership, and educational attainment were all on an upward trajectory prior to these policies being implemented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize winner and Edgar Award nominee, Bryan Gruley, discusses his intense new release, BITTERFROST. An ex-hockey player with a history of violence wakes up to the smell of blood. When he’s accused of a double murder, he’ll do everything in his power to prove his innocence. But filling the gaps in his memory may prove deadly. “Visceral, vivid, and suspenseful...Masterfully done.”—Meg Gardiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Rediscover the Classics - Fiction You’ll Love" invites you to fall in love again with the stories that defined eras and shaped generations. Through thoughtful discussions and expert storytelling, this podcast breathes new life into the classics, ensuring their legacy continues to inspire. Don’t miss this opportunity to rediscover your favorite tales or encounter them for the first time!

It's finally happening - Cyrus and Sarah have finally read The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson! Turns out they loved it, but isn't that always the way with books you've been putting off? Baru Cormorant is a twisty turny hard fantasy novel about the devastation of empire, with fabulous worldbuilding, fantastic characters, and also it's kinda gay. We love to see it. Topics of discussion include the belief structures behind imperialism, the joy of an unreliable narrator, and what the fuck a 'murre' is. Support the show

This week, join Laura, Sylvia, and Kofi as they dive into Claire Keegan's acclaimed novella, "Small Things Like These." The trio explores the book's themes, characters, and the powerful storytelling that has captivated readers worldwide. They also debate whether the book truly deserves the title of "the perfect book" as touted on TikTok. Tune in for thoughtful insights, lively discussions, and a few laughs along the way. Follow us on socials for more updates & episodes on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Jennifer Boulanger(jenniferboulanger.info)(Aired Thu 5/22/25) On this episode of WUTC's "Open Book," Richard Winham speaks with Jennifer Boulanger, the author of "A Song for Olaf: A Memoir of Sibling Love at the Dawn of the HIV-AIDS Pandemic," published by Mnemosyne Books.(Mnemosyne Books)

Hal Jordan makes his triumphant return as one of DC Comics most famous superheroes in this week's book: Green Lantern Rebirth by Geoff Johns & others! Plus we welcome back Jon Engel, the Regional Manger of New Dimension Comics & show runner of the annual Pittsburgh based 3 Rivers Comic Con to talk about this year's event! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott Guest Panelist: Jon Engel Check out Pittsburgh's 3 Rivers Comic Con: https://3riverscomicon.com/ Find a New Dimension Comics Store Location: http://ndcomics.com/

Mere terms such as "dystopian" or "post-apocalyptic" do not do justice to Man Made, the third novel by Fred Burton. In an age where many feel there is no longer a center, and no source of truth is upon us, only a few seem willing to ask questions and demand real answers.A highly technological society has created The New Machine, designed to clear away the panic and devastation wrought by the internet, social media, and other electronic addictions. This machine, however, dictates the direction of thought through AI and surveillance tools, and seeks to remove those that do not compute.This ...

This book made Birdie realize she is officially ruined. First, she committed the ultimate betrayal—actually reading the book synopsis. Second, her kink radar is now completely fried. Like, scientifically unchartable. In their 25th episode, join The Dames as they plow through Porn Star by Sierra Simone and Laurelin Paige. Sparks fly when they go toe-to-toe over the big question: was the book ending adorably cute... or straight-up creepy? The Lusty Library theme song - "Cantaloupe" by RAWebsite: thelustylibrarypodcast.comInstagram: @the_lusty_library_podcastFacebook: The Lusty Library ...

UPDATED AND EXPANDED IN MAY 2025: PACKED WITH 60 SPECIFIC STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES, WITH CASE STUDIES AND EXERCISES FOR MASTERY Grab and hold your reader from start to finish.You’re working on a story that matters. You need the advice of the best storytellers from ancient times to the present. You have come to the right place. Whatever you're writing -- a novel or nonfiction narrative, a company history or memoir, or a story about a person, place, or event -- you need to follow a complete set of tricks and tools. In How to Build a Story, Charles Euchner shows you 60 specific techniques to ...

Enjoy enduring tales in the "Classic Fiction Book Collection," featuring iconic works that continue to captivate readers. These audiobooks provide a window into the social, cultural, and philosophical themes that shaped literature, ideal for fans of classic fiction.

For over 500 years, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli has been one of the most influential—and controversial—works ever written on leadership, politics, and human nature. This Complete Edition brings Machiavelli’s insights to today’s listener with a faithful line-by-line modernization that keeps the original tone, structure, and message fully intact. Designed to be both accessible and authentic, this edition allows modern listeners to engage directly with Machiavelli’s ideas—without the barriers of outdated language or dense phrasing.

“I am a bit of an archaeologist myself” [3GAR] We find ourselves digging into a reference in "The Devil's Foot" in this episode, with the help of a pair of Sherlockian scholars. Poul and Karen Anderson explore the truth behind Sherlock Holmes's claim to be researching the origins of the ancient Cornish language. Where might the language have originated from? It's just a Trifle. We also continue conversing about one of our sidebars in this episode in a separate bonus clip just for our supporters (Patreon | Substack). Don't forget to listen to "Trifling Trifles" — short-form ...

Send us a textIn this episode, Sam & Em do a chapter by chapter, rapid summary of "Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath" by Sarah J. Maas before jumping into the next book, "House of Flame and Shadow."We cover Part 2: The Abyss, which is chapters 25 - 47 in this episode.Support the show

Today’s podcast is a compilation of classic works by old-school sci-fi authors of the 1920s and 1930s; all stories in the public domain read here for you all under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license. Today’s opening terrifying tale of terror is the classic ‘In the Orbit of Saturn’, an old-school work by the wonderful R. F. Starzl, freely available in the public domain and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license. https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/29038/pg29038-images.html Today’s second terrifying tale of horror is the classic ‘The Dark Side of Antri...

Hi Cremlings and welcome back! In this Episode Shallan and Wit tell a story together, the gang fights their way into the palace, and Moash gets his revenge. 06:24 - Chapter 8226:52 - Chapter 8344:20 - Chapter 8401:12:25 - Awards01:18:47 - Spoiler Bus01:30:18 - Contest Of Champions01:46:41 - Blooper

The roots of today's environmental catastrophe run deep into humanity's past. Through this unprecedented reading of Homer's Iliad, the award-winning classicist Edith Hall examines how this foundational text both documents the environmental practices of the ancient Greeks and betrays an awareness of the dangers posed by the destruction of the natural landscape. Underlying Homer's account of brutal military operations, alliances, and cataclysmic struggle is a palpable understanding that the direction in which humanity was headed could create a world that was uninhabitable.

On this episode of the podcast, AJ opened up a Zoom meeting, and let anyone from our Facebook group enter the chat and talk about whatever they wanted to talk about. The conversation went from speculating on the next book release, “Framed in Death,” to talking about characters that we [...]

In this week's episode, Tara is still sick, so AJ is joined by listener Heidi to talk about all of the teachers in the “In Death” series.