A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
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Motivation and inspiration for emerging writers, helping them pave their own pathway to publishing success.
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Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. A podcast from The American Scholar magazine. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Interviews with Scholars of Public Policy about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
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Writing Coach ✍🏻 podcaster 🎧 helping writers improve craft, pursue publishing & expand reach for maximum impact. Free & paid writing support!👇🏻
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Send us your thoughts on the monthly book over social media and we'll discuss on air. Hosted by three talkative public librarians/book nerds from Winnipeg Public Library.
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The Book Drop is a weekly podcast from Omaha Public Library about books, our community and the joy of reading.
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A podcast from the librarians at the Glenview Public Library
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Narrative Edge from Georgia Public Broadcasting highlights books with Georgia connections. Hosted by two of your favorite public radio book nerds who also happen to be your hosts of All Things Considered on GPB radio, Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya . In this podcast Peter and Orlando will introduce you to authors, their writings, and the insights behind their stories mixed with their own thoughts and ideas on just what gives these works the Narrative Edge.
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A book recommendation podcast that's bound to grow your TBR!
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The place where young readers meet to talk about books. The show includes a celebrity reader and an interview with the author. The host is award winning public radio journalist Kitty Felde. Book Club won the California Library Association Technology Award and the DC Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Humanitites. Named one of the top 10 podcasts for kids by THE TIMES of London.
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Welcome to Random Lines Podcast. Your source for the latest library news, staff updates, book recommendations, and whatever else we feel like talking about.
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Each week on The Book Show, host Joe Donahue interviews authors about their books, their lives and their craft. It is a celebration of both reading and writers.
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Stories of Lexington, Kentucky’s history and people.
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Join the librarians of Middle Country as they chat about upcoming programs and events, hear entertaining discussions on what to read, what to watch, and what to do at Middle Country Public Library!
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Page Count, presented by the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library, features interviews with authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates in and from the state of Ohio.
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Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library
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Listen to stories from local Jacksonville residents, learn something new, and get updates about events happening at the Jacksonville Public Library.
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A bunch of podcasts where we write our own paranormal smut, review literature and read public domain books in the spirit of someone recording in their bathroom.
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Discussions with those who work to disseminate research
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The Smith Publicity 'All Things Book Marketing' podcast explores all facets of book publicity and book marketing, with great expert guests sharing vital information for both authors and publishers.
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Nic Gunning hosts the official podcast and radio show of the David A. Howe Public Library. Listen for book news, great segments and library events! Listen in Wednesday at 9 pm on 92.7 WRAQ Angelica. The All the Books Show (2015-2020) Howe's Things (2020-Present)
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Where Readers Meet Writers. Conversations on books and ideas, Fridays at 11 a.m.
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Hear book talks, conversations, special presentations, stories about the happenings in the library, the Labs, and Washington, DC, and much more! This show is recorded from the Labs Recording Studio at the historic, modernized, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. This podcast was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Episode transcripts may be requested by emailing labs.dcpl@dc.gov, please include the episode name and date in y ...
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Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations with some of the nation's leading authors about issues and ideas that matter today.
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Join The New York Public Library and your favorite writers, artists, and thinkers for smart talks and provocative conversations from the nation’s cultural capital.
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Turning Pages is a monthly half-hour show for book lovers. Each month, Toni will share book reviews, author interviews and news from the book world, with a focus on California authors, and invites comments, questions and book recommendations from listeners via email at TurningPagesKZYX@gmail.com Listen to Turning Pages every first Wednesday at 3:30 pm
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Interview with scholars of the Ancient World about their new books
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Have a question about your child’s growth? You’re not alone! Each month, librarians Caitlin and Katie will chat about their experiences as parents and share library resources for caregivers looking for support.
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A Podcast from Syosset Public Library on Long Island, New York.
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In each episode of The Beat, host Alan May introduces a poet and we hear a few poems, usually read and recorded by the poets themselves. The Beat is produced by Knox County Public Library in Knoxville, Tenn. Rate and review The Beat: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-beat-1664614
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Each month join Auburn Public Library's Development Director, Haley Warden, as she interviews library staff about their departments, what customers may not know the library offers, and what they are currently reading.
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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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Plains Folk is a commentary devoted to life on the great plains of North Dakota. Written by Tom Isern of West Fargo, North Dakota, and read in newspapers across the region for years, Plains Folk venerates fall suppers and barn dances and reminds us that "more important to our thoughts than lines on a map are the essential characteristics of the region — the things that tell what the plains are, not just where they are."
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Interviews with Historians about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
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Welcome to the American Association for Public Opinion's new podcast, Public Opinion Podcast! Join us as we dive into the public opinion research field and cover topics such as polling, advances in technology, and why surveys are imperative to society.
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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Get bonus episodes on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Authors Over 50’s weekly podcast celebrates writers and their journeys to publication. Writing after 50 is a whole story on its own. So, let’s skip to life’s sweetest third and talk with authors about their journey from pen to publish. Welcome. I’m Julia Daily, your host, and I invite you to listen to interviews with writers who’ve achieved their goal of publishing a book just later in life. We’ve seen award lists for Under 30 or Under 40, but I’ve yet to see lists for those who’ve achieved ...
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Interviews with Scholars of Britain about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies
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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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Join me as I read classic literature. Join the discussion of the books on Facebook at Public Domain Book Club. Email pubdombc@gmail.com
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Book Break is hosted by Claire and guest librarians at the Greece Public Library. Join us twice a month to discuss all things books, and what we’re reading lately!
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WRITERS AT WORK is a podcast about the joys, heartaches, challenges and satisfaction of the creative writing process. Hosted by Jim Fusilli, additional information is available at writersatworkpodcast.com.
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Lit Chat Interview with "Prairie Man" Author Dean Butler
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Dean Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his role as Almanzo Wilder (the man Laura Ingalls married) in Little House on the Prairie, based on the beloved Little House book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. He appeared in the final four seasons of the show, the spin-off show Little House: A New Beginning, and the three pos…
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Episode 344 - Books-a-Plenty
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Are you into book series? There are authors who have 10, 20, over 30 books featuring the same characters and places, allowing you to delve deep into a whole new world of intrigue, adventure, and mystery. Sara did her homework this week, along with some extra credit, to bring us plenty of books from some popular series authors available here at the …
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Josh Cowen, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers" (Harvard Education Press, 2024)
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School vouchers are often framed as a way to help students and families by providing choice, but evidence shows that vouchers have a negative impact on educational outcomes. In The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press, 2024), Josh Cowen describes voucher programs as the product of deca…
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Raquel Velho on Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Raquel Velho, Associate Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, about her recent book, Hacking the Underground: Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System (U Washington Press, 2023). Hacking the Underground provides a fascinating ethnographic …
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Kaitlin Sidorsky, "All Roads Lead to Power: The Appointed and Elected Paths to Public Office for US Women" (UP Kansas, 2019)
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Kaitlin Sidorsky’s new book, All Roads Lead to Power: The Appointed and Elected Paths to Public Office for US Women (University Press of Kansas, 2019), is an extremely well written and important analysis of women in public life and public service. This book combines qualitative and quantitative research to examine appointed and elected state positi…
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How to Stay Up-to-Date on Survey Research: 16 Years of Survey Practice’s “Recent Books and Journals Articles in the Field”
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Staying current with new developments in the field of public opinion research is at the heart of Survey Practice’s “Recent Books and Journals Articles in the Field” column. In this episode, Eva Aizpurua, PhD, Editor-in- Chief of Survey Practice talks with Mario Callegaro, PhD, curator of “Recent Books and Articles in the Field,” about how the field…
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John P. Davis, "Russia in the Time of Cholera" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018)
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The idea of “backwardness” often plagues historical writing on Russia. In Russia in the Time of Cholera: Disease under Romanovs and Soviets (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018), Dr. John P. Davis counteracts this “backwardness” paradigm, arguing that from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, Russian medical researchers—along with their counterparts i…
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Scott Harrower, "Trauma and Recovery in Early North African Christianity" (Medieval Institute Publications, 2024)
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Powerful religious elements for living in the aftermath of trauma are embedded within North African Christian hagiographies. The texts of (1) The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity, (2) The Account of Montanus, Lucius, and their Companions, and (3) The Life of Cyprian of Carthage are stories that offered post traumatic pathways to recovery for its hi…
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The Murder of Thomas H. Merritt: an interview with Zach Davis
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This episode has brief strong language when reading a quote from the killer in the newspaper, listener’s discretion is advised. Mariam sits down with longtime listener of the podcast Zach Davis to discuss the 1897 murder of local pension attorney Thomas H. Merritt. Zach Davis is the President and Principal Broker of local real estate brokerage Kirk…
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Conversation with author Mailan DoquangVon Bliss Publications
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Before and After the Book Deal
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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book (Catapult, 2020) by Courtney Maum is a funny, candid guide about breaking into the marketplace. Cutting through the noise, dispelling rumors and remain…
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Isaac Nakhimovsky, "The Holy Alliance: Liberalism and the Politics of Federation" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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The Holy Alliance is now most familiar as a label for conspiratorial reaction. In The Holy Alliance: Liberalism and the Politics of Federation (Princeton University Press, 2024), Dr. Isaac Nakhimovsky reveals the Enlightenment origins of this post-Napoleonic initiative, explaining why it was embraced at first by many contemporary liberals as the bi…
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Peter Rose, "The Good War of Consul Reeves" (Blacksmith Books, 2024)
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Macau was supposed to be a sleepy post for John Reeves, the British consul for the Portuguese colony on China’s southern coast. He arrived, alone, in June 1941, his wife and daughter left behind in China. Seven months later, Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor, invaded Hong Kong, and made Reeves the last remaining British diplomat for hundreds of miles, …
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Peter Rose, "The Good War of Consul Reeves" (Blacksmith Books, 2024)
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Macau was supposed to be a sleepy post for John Reeves, the British consul for the Portuguese colony on China’s southern coast. He arrived, alone, in June 1941, his wife and daughter left behind in China. Seven months later, Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor, invaded Hong Kong, and made Reeves the last remaining British diplomat for hundreds of miles, …
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Beyond the Grave: Paranormal Picks for Crime Fans!
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Inspired by his upcoming interview with the And That's Why We Drink podcast crew, Joe was joined by a few of his coworkers to share paranormal, crime and paranormal crime reads that you can dive into! Whether you like a cozy mystery, a crime novel, or a bit of horror, we have book recommendations for all! If you'd like to see Quinton's review of Th…
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Turn The Page – Episode 315E – Stephanie DeCarolis
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A woman’s search for her missing sister on the sandy white beaches of the Hamptons uncovers a wealth of secrets worth killing for—a sultry and sumptuous psychological suspense from USA Today bestselling author Stephanie DeCarolis. Meet the author and learn all about her latest novel with Reader’s Services Librarian, Evelyn Hershkowitz.…
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Turn The Page – Episode 315D – Ron Small
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Director Ron Small stopped by to talk about his powerful and moving documentary, MARK: A CALL TO ACTION, which documents the life and activism of Dr. Mark Bookman, whose efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities takes him from his native Bryn Mawr to Tokyo.Von Syosset Public Library - Librarians
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Turn The Page – Episode 315C – E.V. Knight
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E.V. Knight drops by to discuss THE HOUSE ON THE COVER OF A NOVEL HORROR, a riveting tale about an artist commissioned by a famous horror author to act as his muse. We chat about art, birth, trauma, and the house on the cover of THE HOUSE ON THE COVER….Von Syosset Public Library - Librarians
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Turn The Page – Episode 315B – Josh Rountree
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Last year Josh Rountree was here to speak about THE LEGEND OF CHARLIE FISH, a novel that won Jenn’s heart easily. This year he’s back to talk about DEATH AESTHETIC, a breathtaking collection of speculative short stories probing loss, grief, and guilt.Von Syosset Public Library - Librarians
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Turn The Page – Episode 315A – Aurélie Thiele
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Jenn sat down with Aurélie Thiele, author of THE PARIS UNDERSTUDY, to discuss her powerful debut novel which brings to life the hard choices Parisians made–or failed to make–under Nazi occupation.Von Syosset Public Library - Librarians
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Safiya Sinclair grew up in Jamaica with an oppressive Rastafarian father who thought women’s highest virtue was their obedience. She escaped this limited world through her mother’s gift of books, poetry, and education. Her memoir is “How to Say Babylon”Von Nebraska Public Media
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Conversation with author and musician Willy VlautinVon Bliss Publications
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Is Substack the best platform for writers? Is it right for you? In this interview, publishing expert Jane Friedman explores Substack’s social media-like features, blogging-like functionality, podcast-host possibilities…and its implications for writers. From using Substack “Notes” to community cross-promotion, it’s an ecosystem worth understanding. …
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As school is starting up, there are tons of books your teacher wants you to read. But what about a book YOU really want to read? Today we hear from kids as the City of Stem LA Maker Faire about the books ThEY love to read. Give a listen. Favorite Books: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J.K. Rowling Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Jeff Kinney Keeper of…
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Greg Eghigian, "After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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Roswell, 1947. Washington, DC, 1952. Quarouble, 1954. New Hampshire, 1961. Pascagoula, 1973. Petrozavodsk, 1977. Copley Woods, 1983. Explore how sightings of UFOs and aliens seized the world's attention and discover what the fascination with flying saucers and extraterrestrial visitors says about our changing views on science, technology, and the p…
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Matthew C. Ehrlich, "The Krebiozen Hoax: How a Mysterious Cancer Drug Shook Organized Medicine" (U Illinois Press, 2024)
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The brainchild of an obscure Yugoslav physician, Krebiozen emerged in 1951 as an alleged cancer treatment. Andrew Ivy, a University of Illinois vice president and a famed physiologist dubbed “the conscience of U.S. science,” wholeheartedly embraced Krebiozen. Ivy’s impeccable credentials and reputation made the treatment seem like another midcentur…
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Decolonial Muslim Political Activism and Thought in Britain
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Hizer Mir in conversation with Yahya Birt who speaks on decolonial Muslim political activism and thought in Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studiesVon Marshall Poe
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Expand Research Publication: Give Voice to the Practitioners Who Need the Research to Be Done
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Listen to this interview of Marcos Kalinowski, Professor, Department of Informatics, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and also, of Daniel Mendez, Full Professor, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, and head of Requirements Engineering at fortiss, Germany. We talk about starting a new track at a prestigious journal, wi…
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Edel Bhreathnach, "Monasticism in Ireland, AD 900-1250" (Four Courts Press, 2024)
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The history of monasticism in early Ireland is dominated by its flourishing during the sixth and seventh centuries, a period dominated by Columba of Iona and Columbanus of Bobbio, and later by the 'reform' spearheaded by Malachy of Armagh during the twelfth century. But what of monasticism in Ireland during the intervening period? Regarded as diffe…
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Edel Bhreathnach, "Monasticism in Ireland, AD 900-1250" (Four Courts Press, 2024)
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The history of monasticism in early Ireland is dominated by its flourishing during the sixth and seventh centuries, a period dominated by Columba of Iona and Columbanus of Bobbio, and later by the 'reform' spearheaded by Malachy of Armagh during the twelfth century. But what of monasticism in Ireland during the intervening period? Regarded as diffe…
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Rural Voice: How to build more civic-minded communities
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How do we restore trust in civic institutions and nurture a renewed sense of possibility in a shared future? That was the central question animating the Rural Voice community discussion MPR News host Kerri Miller led at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing on Thursday. She was joined by political scientist and Minnesota native Brian Klaas, who set the s…
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Book Show | Peter Heller – Burn
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Peter Heller is the best-selling author of "Burn," a novel about two men - friends since boyhood - who emerge from the woods of rural Maine to a dystopian country racked by bewildering violence.Von WAMC
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (September 2024) + A Chat About Seasonal Reading
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Send us a text In Episode 167 of Book Talk, Etc., join Tina and Hannah for a discussion on seasonal reading! With the cooler months approaching in the northern hemisphere, we are gearing up for a new season of reading. We'll explore how our reading habits shift with the seasons, what times of year energize our reading lives, and when we’re more pro…
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Research Cultures and Research Content
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Listen to this interview of Dietmar Pfahl, Professor of Software Engineering, University of Tartu, Estonia. We talk about the interconnections between research and the communication of the research. Dietmar Pfahl : "Reviewers need to be told — and told plainly — the actual relevance of the study. That is why authors will publish better when they re…
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Josh Cowen, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers" (Harvard Education Press, 2024)
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School vouchers are often framed as a way to help students and families by providing choice, but evidence shows that vouchers have a negative impact on educational outcomes. In The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press, 2024), Josh Cowen describes voucher programs as the product of deca…
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Settling Ohio with Timothy G. Anderson & Brian Shoen
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Brian Schoen, Ph.D., and Timothy G. Anderson, Ph.D., the editors of Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond, discuss Ohio’s history, the inspiration for and genesis of Settling Ohio, their process for putting the book together, academic publishing, and more. Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond was Ohio Center for the Book’s 2024 Great Reads fro…
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Red Clay Suzie By Jeffrey Dale Lofton
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The coming-of-age story of Philbet, gay and living with a disability, battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider in the Deep South—before finding acceptance in unlikely places. Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes, and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural…
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Toothbrushes, Toothpicks, and Oral Care
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The Clown in Alls Well That Ends Well talks about picking his teeth, and Coriolanus gives an admonishment about hygiene when he says “Bid them wash their faces And keep their teeth clean.” John Holland in Henry VI Part 2 talks about having teeth pulled, and in the Winter’s Tale the clown talks about being able to identify a nobleman by how he picks…
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Martha Rampton, "Trafficking with Demons: Magic, Ritual, and Gender from Late Antiquity to 1000" (Cornell UP, 2021)
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Martha Rampton, Trafficking with Demons: Magic, Ritual, and Gender from Late Antiquity to 1000 (Cornell University Press, 2021) explores how magic was perceived, practiced, and prohibited in western Europe during the first millennium CE. Through the overlapping frameworks of religion, ritual, and gender, Martha Rampton connects early Christian reck…
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Raquel Velho on Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Raquel Velho, Associate Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, about her recent book, Hacking the Underground: Disability, Infrastructure, and London's Public Transport System (U Washington Press, 2023). Hacking the Underground provides a fascinating ethnographic …
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Anthony Michael Kreis, "Rot and Revival: The History of Constitutional Law in American Political Development" (U California Press, 2024)
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One of the great divides in American judicial scholarship is between legal scholars who take the justices at their word and assume that those words define the law and political scientists who dismiss all judicial arguments as smokescreens for partisan bias or wider political forces. Today’s guest has written a book that bridges that divide. In Rot …
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Sharon M. Quinsaat, "Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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When people migrate and settle in other countries, do they automatically form a diaspora? In Insurgent Communities: How Protests Create a Filipino Diaspora (U Chicago Press, 2024), Sharon M. Quinsaat explains the dynamic process through which a diaspora is strategically constructed. Quinsaat looks to Filipinos in the United States and the Netherlan…
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Anthony Michael Kreis, "Rot and Revival: The History of Constitutional Law in American Political Development" (U California Press, 2024)
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One of the great divides in American judicial scholarship is between legal scholars who take the justices at their word and assume that those words define the law and political scientists who dismiss all judicial arguments as smokescreens for partisan bias or wider political forces. Today’s guest has written a book that bridges that divide. In Rot …
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