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The Unplayable Podcast
Ashes 2005 Deep Dive: Peak Ponting and Australia's great escape
Andrew Ramsey, The Australian newspaper’s cricket correspondent for the 2005 Ashes, knocks Louis Cameron's off stump out of the ground with a reverse-swinging seed on the 20th anniversary of the epic draw at Old Trafford.Yes, who could forget the sound of Michael Clarke's timber being shattered by a Simon Jones wonder-ball, Shane Warne's agony at narrowly missing out on a Test ton, or Ricky Ponting's match-saving hundred?But do you recall Ashley Giles' unplayable delivery to Damien Martyn? The supposed rift in the Aussie camp? The heroism of Errol Alcott? We look back at al...
2025-08-10
1h 36
Literally Reading
Christmas in July
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week, we are celebrating Christmas in July! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Care to join us on Patreon with even more content? We would love to have you join us at From the Bookstacks of Literally Reading! Literally Reading: Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau (Traci) Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (Ellie) Crack the Book Open: In A Holidaze by Ch...
2025-07-16
38 min
The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing
How to keep your kids reading this summer, the books that shaped Katherine Ashenburg's life, and more
Bee Quammie and Lucy Mann join the kids’ book panel to give some of their hottest summer recommendations for young readers; the acclaimed Canadian writer and journalist reflects on the books that have left a lasting imprint on her mind and heart; and why music is medicine to country singer Ashley Ghostkeeper on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Bob the Boo-Boo by Mélina Schoenborn, illustrated by Sandra DumaisMeet Me on Love Street by Farah HeronMallory and the Tro...
2025-06-14
51 min
Unabridged: A Book Podcast
Discussing Greta Gerwig’s LITTLE WOMEN - A Fresh Look at a Beloved Classic
This month on Unabridged, we’re thrilled to share our Patreon discussion about Greta Gerwig’s Little Women with you all. In this beloved adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Gerwig brings a fresh, nuanced perspective to the March sisters' journeys, exploring themes of independence, ambition, and sisterhood in ways that resonate with today’s audiences. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Little Women or discovering Gerwig’s take for the first time, this episode is full of insights that will deepen your appreciation for the film. Join us on Patreon to have access to ou...
2024-11-13
45 min
Books with Betsy
Episode 21 - The Story Sits in Your Bones with Sam Luchsinger
On this episode, Sam Luchsinger, an eclectic reader and artist, talks about their love of picking up whatever strikes their interest, beautiful book covers, and the joy of reading children’s books into adulthood. They also discuss their love of graphic novels and some tips on how to get into the format that might feel a little overwhelming. Books mentioned in this episode: If you want to get ahead and join us at Off Color Book Club: October 15 - Trust by Hernan Diaz November 19 - Klara and the Sun...
2024-09-30
59 min
bookfare
Book Review: Live By Night by Dennis Lehane
In this episode, Kat and Ashley discuss Dennis Lehane's noir thriller, Live By Night. Books mentioned in order of appearance: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewel The Loneliness Files by Athena Dixon The Alternatives by Caoilinn HughesVirgin Suicides by Jeoffrey Eugenedes Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Passing by Nella Larsen Next month's book: Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
2024-06-20
1h 01
The Book Cellar
Episode 9 - Too Many Books, Too Little Time
In this episode we spill the tea on what we've been reading this week, how unenjoyable reading has become, and what we're doing to fall in love with reading again. Website: https://randysbookreviews.com/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookish.home.life/ Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy.does.books/ The books we talked about in this episode Olivetti by Allie Millington - https://amzn.to/3y6URQg Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - https://amzn.to/3QesYMC Go As a River by Shelley Read - https://amzn.to/4di3UxV Th...
2024-04-29
1h 16
Unabridged: A Book Podcast
Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN - January 2024 Book Club
Jen and Ashley read and discuss Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, Little Women (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). This one is perfect for the Unabridged Reading Challenge category about a classic written before 1950! Check out our reading challenge here. We also share our pairings including Hena Khan’s More to the Story (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm) and Geraldine Brooks’s March (Bookshop.org | Libro.fm). If you'd like to hear more about Little Women, be sure to tune in to hear our upcoming Patreon exclusive episode on February 1st when we share our thoughts about Greta Ger...
2024-01-24
35 min
Tay To Z: A Taylor Swift Podcast
Tay to Z Episode 174: The Alcott
In this episode we chat about the song "The Alcott" from The National's album "First Two Pages of Frankenstein." We talk about this awesome collab between Taylor and The National. We come up with ideas about what The Alcott would look like. Gossip Gab talks about how Taylor got involved with this track in the first place.Hosts: Devin and GabSound Design: Devin Johnson-Nieporent and Peter Leigh-NilsenTheme Song: Devin Johnson-Nieporent, Peter Leigh-Nilsen, and Eric JohnsonThank you to our Patrons!Ashley Shawn, Jessica Hutter, Emily Carter...
2024-01-17
22 min
Livra-te
#100 - Turminha do Livra-te
Finalmente chegámos ao episódio 100, e não dá para falar neste número sem lembrar das icónicas festinhas da lição 100. Imaginámos o que livros fariam parte da Turminha do Livra-te, com delegado e tudo. Peguem numa sandes de triângulo e aproveitem. 🥪 Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Homem-Objeto e Outras Coisas sobre Ser Mulher, Tati Bernardi (3:03) - How to Love Your Daughter, Hila Blum (3:58) - My Name is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout (5:34) - Book Lovers, Emily Henry (8:09) - Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid (8:32) - Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano (9:01 & 35:38) - Nora Goes Off Script, Annabel Monaghan (9:37...
2023-11-29
38 min
From the Front Porch
Bonus Episode || From the Front Porch Live from Reader Retreat!
Happy Indie Bookstore Day! To thank you for listening and supporting The Bookshelf, we have a special treat for you: a recording of our live show from our February Reader Retreat! In this episode, Annie and Hunter chat about the books they wish their favorite authors would write. Ashley joins them to ask them the New York Times’ By the Book questions. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai Romantic Comedy by Curtis Si...
2023-04-28
1h 02
The Book Nook
Especial Sant Jordi - EP 3x07
Especial Sant Jordi Hacemos un BookTag con recomendaciones muy especiales ✨ Hoy celebramos por segunda vez el Día del Libro en The Book Nook y como no podía ser de otra manera hemos decidido traeros un montón de opciones y propuestas de libros para leer según lo que estéis buscando ¿Queréis un libro para leer en la naturaleza? ¿Una propuesta para regalar a vuestras madres? ¿Un libro para frangirlear? Todo esto y mucho más en el episodio 7 de la tercera temporada de The Book Nook PD: Queríamos volver a agradecer a todas las personitas qu...
2023-04-23
1h 08
The Book Nook
Especial Sant Jordi - EP 3x07
Especial Sant Jordi Hacemos un BookTag con recomendaciones muy especiales ✨ Hoy celebramos por segunda vez el Día del Libro en The Book Nook y como no podía ser de otra manera hemos decidido traeros un montón de opciones y propuestas de libros para leer según lo que estéis buscando ¿Queréis un libro para leer en la naturaleza? ¿Una propuesta para regalar a vuestras madres? ¿Un libro para frangirlear? Todo esto y mucho más en el episodio 7 de la tercera temporada de The Book Nook PD: Queríamos volver a agradecer a todas las personitas qu...
2023-04-23
1h 08
Bad On Paper
The Best & Worst Book to Screen Adaptations
Time for us to answer the age old question: Is the movie ever better than the book? Our current selves have a very different answer than we would have had 5 years ago. We're talking about our favorite and least favorite book to screen adaptations, and the adaptations we are excited for, featuring calls from listeners with their thoughts! Favorite Book-To-Screen Adaptations Olivia: Gone Girl (Book by Gillian Flynn), 2019's Little Women (Book by Louisa May Alcott), Tuck Everlasting (Book by Natalie Babbitt), Room (Book by Emma Donaghue) ...
2023-04-05
1h 08
Livra-te
#70 - In Our Books Era (Taylor Swift Tour & livros)
Nem queríamos fazer mais um episódio sobre Taylor Swift, mas o Francisco pediu. Em honra das 3h15 de concerto, deixamos as nossas humildes sugestões de livros, várias teorias e opiniões dos nossos corações Swifties. 💖 Livros mencionados neste episódio: - Girl in White, Sue Hubbard (1:47) - A gente mira no amor e acerta na solidão, Ana Suy (2:32) - Howl’s Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones (3:10) - Well, This Is Exhausting, Sophia Benoit (3:59) - Isla and the Happy Ever After, Stephanie Perkins (11:16) - One of Us is Lying, Karen M. McManus (11:36) - Hot Copy, Ruby Barret (1...
2023-03-29
55 min
Let The Cat In
AsylumFest
S02-25 AsylumFest 2022 The Cat gets unhinged at the second live recording from AsylumFest 2022, with special guests AJ Spedding, Kat Clay, and David Schembri. While Kaaron finds a book from the world's most haunted school, Aaron is haunted by a supernatural cow, and Joseph by the ghosts in crap plastic toys. (Yeah, thanks for nothing, Uncle Marty!) AJ brings a voodoo doll and makes a Black Beauty confession. Kat develops the killing name and mummifies a cucumber. David brings his toys and reminds everyone to play. Ennui is discussed. Also balloons, having fun with your art, and...
2023-01-06
1h 09
Let The Cat In
AsylumFest
S02-25 AsylumFest 2022 The Cat gets unhinged at the second live recording from AsylumFest 2022, with special guests AJ Spedding, Kat Clay, and David Schembri. While Kaaron finds a book from the world's most haunted school, Aaron is haunted by a supernatural cow, and Joseph by the ghosts in crap plastic toys. (Yeah, thanks for nothing, Uncle Marty!) AJ brings a voodoo doll and makes a Black Beauty confession. Kat develops the killing name and mummifies a cucumber. David brings his toys and reminds everyone to play. Ennui is discussed. Also balloons, having fun with your art, and...
2023-01-06
1h 09
Literature & Libations
25. Our End of Year Episode: The Good, The Great, and the Even Greater!
For the last episode of 2022, Kayla and Taylor discuss their favorite reads of the year - podcast books and non-pod books! They also share their reading goals for 2023, reflect on this year’s episodes, and more!Books discussed in this episode:Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyLittle Women by Louisa May AlcottHow Beautiful We Were by Imbolo MbueThe Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher...
2022-12-31
1h 07
Literature & Libations
20. Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Ashley Herring Blake’s 2022 novel Delilah Green Doesn’t Care. Topics include finding your community, utterly abysmal men, and those SPICY lady-on-lady scenes!This week’s drink: Pocket Full of Green via Hendrick’s GinINGREDIENTS50ml Hendrick’s gin8-12 mint leaves30ml cucumber juice20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice35ml aloe vera juice30ml sod...
2022-11-01
1h 08
Fairy Sleepy: Fall asleep fast
The Curious Call
Happy Wednesday, Fairy Sleepers! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week's short story is called A Curious Call by Louisa M. Alcott, who you may recognize as the author of Little Women. I'd like to dedicate this story to my mother, who passed away one year ago today, and for whom I started this podcast. She was a voracious reader and historian and started me on the same path early in childhood. "Always look up and wonder what the statues see when they look down." Now we know. She is missed tremendously. I hope this story makes...
2022-05-18
27 min
Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker
Exploring Mum Guilt with Chemmy Alcott
English former World Cup alpine ski racer, presenter and mum to two Chemmy Alcott joins us to discuss all aspects of mum guilt, from deciding to get a nanny and the backlash women face, choosing to go back to work after 2 weeks and even feeling guilt for the name of her second child, we explore it all on this weeks episode of Mums the Word!Ask Ashley a question for the podcast at askmumstheword@gmail.com---A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2022-04-11
46 min
Movie Volleyball
Little Women
It's a two-for-one at Movie Volleyball! We watched Little Women...twice! Listen in as we compare and contrast these films based off the Louisa May Alcott classic. We're all coming of age this episode, folks. Follow us at @MovieVBPod on Twitter and email us at MovieVolleyBall@gmail.com
2022-02-17
1h 28
Talk Bookish To Me
#38 - Does Hype Affect Your Reading Experience?
Today, Nikki and I are discussing book hype. Does hype affect your reading experience? If you answered yes, then stay tuned for 7 tips to help you navigate the hype. ESM Creative Studio https://www.emmamcgoldrick.com/ Nikki’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1jB2buCikyiV2gP8Mael5A Nikki's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkireadthat/ Books Mentioned Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life by Steve Martin Little Women by Louisa May Alco...
2022-01-10
23 min
Needs Some Introduction - Industry / The Pitt
E69: Dexter New Blood - Episode 10 - FINALE! - Sins of the Father - PLUS: Yellowjackets Season Catch-up
Sona tells us about her covid experience. Then we break down the season finale of Dexter: New Blood. It ain't great. Then, we talk about Showtime's Yellowjackets again. Sona finally caught up and we discuss all the craziness in preparation for next week's finale. --- Sins of the Father Directed by Marcos Siega Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Jeff Lindsay...(based on the novel "Darkly Dreaming Dexter" by) Clyde Phillips Cast (in credits order) Michael C. HallMichael C. Hall...
2022-01-10
52 min
Unabridged: A Book Podcast
L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables - November 2021 Book Club
For our November Unabridged Book Club pick, we had so much fun reading this classic novel, Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (Amazon | Bookshop.org). We also shared our pairings including Alan Bradley’s The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, and Fannie Flagg’s Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man. Sara, Jen, and Ashley all have different levels of experience with this classic novel, so it was super fun discussing our personal experiences with it! Visit the Unabridged website for our full show notes and links to the books mentioned in the...
2021-11-24
49 min
Rescot Creative
Fact or Fiction?
Me at my concerto concert Ashley as Laura Ingalls Growing up, I loved reading authors of autobiographical fiction. My favorite, of course, was Louisa May Alcott’s legendary Little Women. She drew from her real life to create memorable, realistic characters that have charmed readers for centuries. Another that inspired me, Laura Ingalls Wilder, wrote her Little House series based on her own autobiography.… Read More...
2021-11-05
10 min
From the Front Porch
321 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 7
This week Annie is answering listeners' literary conundrums in this episode of Literary Therapy. The books mentioned on today’s episode are available at The Bookshelf: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Ramona and Beezus by Beverly Cleary A Deadly Education The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune House on the Cerulean Sea Once and Future Witches The Night Circus Cinder The Scorpio Races The Caraval series Devil and the Dark Water Piranesi House on Vesper Sands Sorrow & Bliss Brood Early Morning Riser Crying in H Mart Take Me Home Tonight The Best Babysitters Ever series Olympus, Texas by...
2021-05-20
52 min
Everything Band Podcast
Steve Danyew
Steve Danyew is a composer living in Rochester, New York. He has written several very successful for band, including Magnolia Star and Into the Silent Land. Topics: Steve's background growing up and his musical education. Steve plays saxophone and I sing a few notes! Steve's music, including Magnolia Star and the story behind Into the Silent Land. Thoughts about composing and publishing. Links: Steve Danyew - Composer Grainger - Irish Tune Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel Danyew - Alcott Songs Biography: Steve Danyew's music has been hailed as "startlingly beautiful" a...
2021-02-09
1h 03
Nespoľahlivé rozprávačky
#11 Prečo nie je tábor ako tábor
V jedenástej časti podcastu sa budeme rozprávať o našich aj vašich čitateľských zvykoch a podelíme sa s vami o naše sezónne odporúčania. Okrem toho, že budeme robiť ťažkú propagandu jeseni ako najlepšiemu obdobiu na čítanie, sa taktiež dozviete, čo sa nachádza alebo nenachádza na dne vyprahnutého jazera. 0:22 Úvod0:23 - 20:24 Čitateľské návyky (výsledky ankiet) Sezónne odporúčania:20:25 -25:21 Jar25:22 - 34:24 Leto34:25 - 41:44 Jeseň41:45 - 49:18 Zima49:19 ZáverJarné odporúčania:Ha...
2021-01-24
50 min
@theroundtable
@theroundtable CEArts 2020 NICE Ep#39: Male Characters Part 3, Ashley Wilkes
@theroundtable CEArts 2020 NICE Ep#39: Male Characters Part 3, Ashley Wilkes About CEArts’ annual Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) project: The brainchild of author Sarah E. Morin and artist/author Alys Caviness-Gober, NICE is now in its 6th year. The annual project includes workshops, and main event in the Fall. NICE offers the opportunity to be (re)inspired by classic literary passages selected by Alys and Sarah E. each year. NICE breathes new life into the classics by encouraging people to discuss the works selected, engage in critical thinking, and experimenting with creativity. This year’s fo...
2020-09-05
11 min
@theroundtable
@theroundtable CEArts 2020 NICE Ep#38: Male Characters Part 2, Ashley Wilkes
@theroundtable CEArts 2020 NICE Ep#38: Male Characters Part 2, Ashley Wilkes About CEArts’ annual Noblesville Interdisciplinary Creativity Expo (NICE) project: The brainchild of author Sarah E. Morin and artist/author Alys Caviness-Gober, NICE is now in its 6th year. The annual project includes workshops, and main event in the Fall. NICE offers the opportunity to be (re)inspired by classic literary passages selected by Alys and Sarah E. each year. NICE breathes new life into the classics by encouraging people to discuss the works selected, engage in critical thinking, and experimenting with creativity. This year’s fo...
2020-09-05
14 min
Didn't You Know?
An Announcement
WE HAVE SOME BIG NEWS!
2020-09-05
10 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 11: The Worst Governor and A Sandwich Family
This week, we celebrate Back to School by remembering the brave actions of the Little Rock Nine, talk about the disappearance of Sherri Papini, and hear from one of our producers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-23
1h 13
Didn't You Know?
Episode 10: Little Lady Brains and a Baseball with a Face
This week, we talk about Irish revolutionary, Countess Constance Markievicz, ask you to choose your club (choose wisely!), discuss the first prolific female serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, and find out what it would look like if baseballs had faces. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-16
1h 14
Didn't You Know?
Episode 9: A Last Resort Guest and Guy Fieri's Car
This week, we give you a PSA about dog grooming, talk about Major Henry Rathbone, the man who was with Lincoln when he was assassinated, the murder of Nikki Whitehead, Guy Fieri racing Danny Zuko, and our appreciation for John Roderick. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-01
52 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 8: A Bad Revolutionary Dad and an Unkillable Man
This week, we giggle too much, talk about our disdain for certain sitcoms (sorry!), discuss wildcard and absent father, John Laurens, learn about glass munching Michael Malloy, and have an incredibly difficult time pronouncing names. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-25
58 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 7: A Wendy's 4 for 4 and An Ugly, Stinky Man
It's a long one this week! We talk about our newfound love of Hamilton, four different ways animals have been involved in the military, and smelly English serial Killer Fred West. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-18
1h 24
Didn't You Know?
Episode 6: A Necromanced Scoundrel and Pen and Paper Breakups
This week, we talk about the infuriating history of the Osage Native American murders, ghost wishes, pen and paper breakups, and the tragic loss of Michael and Alexander Smith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-10
49 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 5: A Twofer and Not Legally Binding Contracts
This week, we find out some exciting life updates, learn about Alice Allison Dunnigan and Amelia Boynton Robinson, discuss the Girl in the Box, and have a laugh about contracts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-06-12
49 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 4: Disney Lies and Tony the Car Man
This week, we discover Ashley's biggest fan, learn about the real story of Pocahontas, talk about Cody Johnson, and learn why it's important to stop making assumptions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-06-04
44 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 3: Difficult Russian Names and Kelly and Ken
This week, we talk about the Dyatlov Pass Incident, and dive into the Barbie and Ken Killers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-05-29
33 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 1: The King of Dudes and Disappointing Jerry
This week, we learn about the King of Dudes, his dogs, and hip high boots. We also talk about the mysterious disappearance of Madeleine McCann. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-05-21
30 min
Didn't You Know?
Episode 2: Around the World in 72 Days and Bad Police Work
This week, we learn about Nellie Bly, her travels around the world, and becoming the first female investigative journalist. We also discuss the complicated and unfortunate death of Kendrick Johnson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-05-21
46 min
From the Front Porch
269 || April Reading Recap
This week, Annie recaps the eleven books she read during the month of April, all of which can be purchased on The Bookshelf’s website: Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan (released June 30, 2020) The Return by Rachel Harrison Siri, Who Am I? by Sam Tschida (released January 12, 2021) An Old Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix Bloomability by Sharon Creech The Herd by Andrea Bartz The Guest List by Lucy Foley ...
2020-04-30
38 min
From the Front Porch
259 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 1
Today, Annie is diving into listeners’ bookish dilemmas with some literary therapy. Topics include romance novels, tackling nonfiction, genre shame, and, of course, Little Women. Pretend Annie is coming to you live from Seattle, because she is Annie Jones, and she is listening. Want to leave a voicemail for the next round of Literary Therapy? Email podcast@bookshelfthomasville.com, or leave a voicemail here. Bossy Pants by Tina Fey Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara The Stranger Be...
2020-02-20
27 min
From the Front Porch
258 || To All the Boys in Books I‘ve Loved Before
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Annie and her two special guests — Ashley Sherlock, cousin, friend, and former Bookshelf social media guru, and Hunter McLendon of @shelfbyshelf — discuss the book To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han and reminisce about all the literary crushes they’ve had and what literary crushes say about you. Most of the books discussed today can be purchased from The Bookshelf: Looking for Alaska by John Green Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling (4th book) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott An Old Fash...
2020-02-13
36 min
Annotated
"Cherchez la [Petite] Femme"
Balke and Alyssa Krueger join me in this episode to review Greta Gerwig's new masterpiece: Little Women (2019). We explore the feminist roots of the book, Alcott's influences, and the expert (and sometimes not so expert) use of doubling in this nonchronological retelling of the classic tale. We love this story and we loved this movie--and we certainly had plenty to say about it.
2020-02-07
1h 08
Date Night Movie Podcast
Little Women (2019)
On this episode, Ashley and Patrick discuss Greta Gerwig's (botched?) adaption of Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN. Find more episodes on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. Follow on Twitter @DNmoviepodcast Email: datenightmoviepodcast@gmail.com
2020-01-07
32 min
Les Mains dans la pop
#71 - QDM de Poche - Le film "Les Filles du Docteur March" de Greta Gerwig
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2020-01-05
16 min
Mashley at the Movies
Little Women
Greta Gerwig directs and adapts the Louisa May Alcott story for a new big screen version, with a stellar cast. Ashley & Matt review -- and disagree on -- this major motion picture.
2019-12-28
24 min
The Community Library
2.5 "Totally Buggin'!" Jane Austen's Emma and Clueless (pt. 2)
Welcome back to part 2 of my discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma and the 1995 modern film adaptation Clueless. In this episode I talk about privilege and class, the issue of Josh being Cher’s ex-step-brother, and why Elton is actually the WORST. I hope you enjoy! December’s discussion pick was chosen by you, the listeners! The most suggested book was Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We’ll be discussing that on the 15th of December, so make sure you read along and tune in! Listen to part one of the discussion here For a...
2019-11-25
24 min
The Community Library
1.10 Books Featuring Plays
Happy 10th episode! This week, I’m discussing why I love books that feature plays, and recommending some of my favourite books that do so! I talk about Shakespeare and Jane Austen, but also a graphic novel and a middle-grade. Please let me know if you can think of any more books featuring plays that I might enjoy! Next week, I’ll be discussing The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. There’s still time to read it! Here are some links to free audiobook versions: The Katherine Woods translation The Richard Howard translati...
2019-05-20
24 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age
Little Women, Special Edition by Louisa May Alcott
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/350028 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Little Women, Special Edition Series: #1 of The Little Women Series Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Andrea Emmes Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 30 minutes Release date: November 6, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.59 of Total 17 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888), which was originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. Alcott wrote the books rapidly over several months at the request of her publisher. The novel follows the lives of four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and A...
2018-11-07
03 min
Celestial Sex
Ashley - 01
Welcome to Celestial Sex, an interview series hosted by Chris Duce and produced by Colin Hatch, where we have frank and open conversations about sexuality in the context of growing up Mormon. This week we welcome Ashley, a literature student seeking her Master's degree. She shares some amazing stories about -Primitive sexting experiences -Getting her first pube -Sex talks with her mom -Being a feminist and mormon -The different ways girls and boys are treated in the church -and more! Below is a rea...
2016-10-26
1h 07
TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books Podcast
Ep. 19: Matt Bell & Stephanie Appell from Parnassus Books
Though it's long since faded, James confesses his grad school-era jealousy of Matt. Once they clear that up, they discuss how Matt arrived at his voice and how he learned to write his marvelous sentences. They celebrate writing as work and the spaces in their lives that stories occupy. Then, Stephanie Appell from Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee, discusses the history of YA books and makes some recommendations. Matt and James Discuss: Aimee Bender Kurt Vonnegut Amy Hempel Raymond Carver JESUS' SON by Denis Johnson R...
2016-10-25
1h 41