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Book Pros(e)Episode 036 - Author Elizabeth L. Silver discusses her new book, The MajorityAuthor Elizabeth L. Silver was kind enough to chat with me about her new book, The Majority (on shelves now!), and I can't wait for you to hear about this story. A fictional story of America's first female Supreme Court Justice (think RBG or Sandra Day O'Connor) that encapsulates the importance of intersectionality in the highest court of our land.
(Spoiler alert: Sam met RBG when she and Todd lived in D.C. years ago, and she loves to remind me) :)
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The Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Thomas Blake - PART 2 - (Big Spring, Texas)In April, I did an episode on Thomas Stephen Blake, who went missing from Big Spring, Texas, in early August 1987. Tom was a truck driver, and after he went missing, his big rig was found idling with a whole load of onions in a rest area several miles from Big Spring, where Tom was last seen. Inside the truck, police found his cigarettes, I.D. and other personal items.Tom was with a woman at the time who was also missing. In April, I spoke with his sister Linda. In Part 2, I speak with her husband, Jim...2023-07-1228 minBook Pros(e)Episode 035 - NYT Best-Selling Author Kathleen Grissom Discusses Her New Novel, Crow MaryAfter celebrating July 4th, this episode will offer another viewpoint on the "Westward Expansion" that helped mold this country into what it is today - the good and the bad. Listen as Kristin talks with New York Times Best-Selling author Kathleen Grissom about her newest book, Crow Mary. Signed copies are available for purchase in our shop!
You can find more information about Kathleen Grissom on her website: https://kathleengrissom.com/
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Follow us! 2023-07-0545 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastThe Death of Autumn Stone - Episode 3 - Seeking JusticeIn this third and final episode, I talk to Autumn's family about the doubts around the suicide theory, whether foul play could be involved in Autumn's death and the irrevocable impact Autumn's death has had. If you have any information or tips to help the investigation, please call the Seattle Police's Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.Support the show on BuzzsproutSupport the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this...2023-06-2829 minBook Pros(e)Episode 033 - The Celebrants with Steven RowleyHey podcast peeps! On today's episode, we have NYT bestselling author Steven Rowley! His newest book, The Celebrants is a great summer read - full of humor and heart that will make you want to call all your friends and family and tell them how much they mean to you. You can purchase your copy in our shop or online at www.aaronsbooks.com.
This episode contains a discussion of trauma, death, and suicide. Listen at your own discretion.
Theme music by Wolves2023-06-2133 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastThe Death of Autumn Stone - Episode 2 - Green LakeIn this second episode, I talked to private investigator Brent Campbell who Autumn's family hired to investigate the case. Brent walked me through the timeline leading to Autumn's death at Green Lake. He also explained the numerous mistakes and errors police made when investigating, including poking holes in the police's suicide theory. If you have any information or tips to help the investigation, please call the Seattle Police's Homicide Tip Line at (206) 233-5000. Support the show on BuzzsproutSupport the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me...2023-06-0734 minBook Pros(e)Episode 032 - Staff Summer Reads!!Heyo Podcast Pals! This week's episode features your friendly, neighborhood book sellers and what's on our TBR for this summer. Have a listen and let us know what's on YOUR summer reading list!
Topics also discussed on this episode:
New Horror book club fun starts in July!!
Lindsey can’t keep her list under 3!!!!
The UK covers are usually better!!
Welcome to the A&A power hour!!
Alexis doesn’t want to be implicated in a crime!
Kristin hears ghosts in the store?!
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Inciden...2023-06-0745 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastThe Death of Autumn Stone - Episode 1 - DivulgenceIn this first episode, I talked to Autumn's friends and family about the days and weeks leading up to her death. She was in a new relationship and had fallen head over heels. She soon became engaged and pregnant. But weeks after she had her second child, something sinister occurred: Her second child was injured, and she was distraught. She needed answers and to find out what happened. She planned to meet her fiancé at Green Lake and confront him.If you have any information or tips to help the investigation, please call the Seattle Police's H...2023-05-2440 minBook Pros(e)Episode 031 - Bailey, Lindsey and Kristin discuss It Ends With Us by Colleen HooverHave you read the popular #booktok title It Ends With Us? On today's episode we talk about what we loved and didn't love about this viral sensation. Spoiler alert: we didn't love it.
Topics also discussed in this episode:
Kristin is mad about pop culture and society!
Trend culture! (ugh!)
Tiktok!
Booktok!
Ellen Degeneres!
This whole book is a RED FLAG!!
We’re solving all of the world’s ethical problems!
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Send in a voice message: https://podca...2023-05-241h 27The Missing and Unexplained PodcastTrailer - The Death of Autumn Stone: A Multiple-Part SeriesFIRST FULL EPISODE COMING IN LATE MAY. ---In the late afternoon on August 30, 2019, in an otherwise sunny and pristine summer afternoon, a body was found floating in Green Lake, a popular recreational and park area in northern Seattle. When police arrived, they pulled a woman from the water. The woman was 23-year-old Autumn Lee Stone. She had a vest zipped up to her neck. Underneath the vest, shoelaces were tied around her neck, like she had been strangled. She was fully clothed, but her shoes were missing. At the time, the first responders thought it...2023-05-1102 minBook Pros(e)Episode 030 - To Die Beautiful with author Buzzy JacksonBuzzy Jackson is the award-winning author of three books of nonfiction and has a Ph.D. in History from UC Berkeley. A recent fellow at the Edith Wharton Writing Residency, she is also a member of the National Book Critics’ Circle and writes for the Boston Globe and BookForum. Her newest book To Die Beautiful came out May 2nd and she joins Kristin today to talk about this breathtaking WW2 historical fiction.
Find out more about Buzzy and her research into Hannie's story here: https://www.buzzyjackson.com/
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Topics also discussed in this episode:
Kristin gets nervous and talks too fast!
We love us some O.G./O.C. Seth Cohen!
The 2000s were weird for SO MANY reasons!!
Was Jessica Fletcher really a serial killer???
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Topics also discussed in this episode:
Shakespeare was kinda a dead-beat dad!
Bailey is mad that ol’ Willy Shakes was successful!
Women didn’t have it great in the 16th century!
Shakespearean generational trauma!!
Bailey hates and respects this book!
If Bailey saw Shakespe...2023-04-1957 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Thomas Blake - Aug. 1, 1987 (Big Spring, Texas)Thomas Stephen Blake went missing from Big Spring, Texas, in early August 1987. Tom was a truck driver, and after he went missing, his big rig was found idling with a whole load of onions in a rest area several miles from Big Spring, where Tom was last seen. Inside the truck, police found his cigarettes, I.D. and other personal items.Tom was with a woman at the time who was also missing. I contacted his sister Linda Bird to discuss Tom's case. Did he leave of his own volition with a new love? Was he running...2023-04-0656 minBook Pros(e)Episode 027 - For Our Young Listeners - Ailish RecommendsWelcome back book friends! We have a short but sweet episode with one of our youngest readers. Ailish (5 years old) talks about a few of her recent favorite books. If you love listening to a five-year-old talk about stuff she likes in no particular order with very little background information, this episode is for you!
Also discussed in this episode:
Bluey is awesome!
Everything unicorn!
Pink glittertastic everything!
Conversations with 5 year-olds are difficult!
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Send...2023-04-0516 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Robert McLaughlin - Sept. 25, 2017 (Jacksonville, Florida)35-year-old Robert McLaughlin, also known by "Royal Francis and "Rob Francis," went missing from Jacksonville, Florida, on September 25, 2017. Robert was last seen in his apartment sometime around 10 pm. He left behind his personal belongings, including his wallet and ID, and his car was also left at his building. Robert has a gold tooth, a chipped right tooth, and tattoos on both his arms and is said to have had a full beard and was wearing a black shirt and shorts around the time of his disappearance. He's about 5'10 and 210 pounds. A few years before his disappearance, Robert was i...2023-03-2247 minBook Pros(e)Episode 026 - Book Swap! With Emily and Lindsey - The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesWelcome back book nerds! On today’s episode we have another of our book swap pairings, and this time it's Emily and Lindsey talking about Emily’s pick The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. If you like psychological thrillers but haven’t read this best-selling title yet (or even if you have), get ready. Lindsey and Emily try VERY hard to have a spoiler-free conversation with a very spoiler-y book.
Also discussed in this episode:
Anyone heard of Art Therapy, guys?!?
Psychopaths are V. intelligent!
Who here loves Mindhunter on Netflix?!
True Crime All the...2023-03-2244 minBook Pros(e)Episode 025 - Book Swap! With Louise and Sam - We Were Liars and Dear White PeacemakersWelcome back friends! On this episode of Book Swap fun Sam and Louise talk about Sam's two picks, YA title We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and the NF title Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace by Osheta Moore.
Additional titles for reading:
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness- Rhonda V. Magee
The Abolitionist’s Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse Cullors
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow
The Other Ta...2023-03-1532 minBook Pros(e)Episode 024 - Book Swap Fun with Alex, Alexis, Lindsey, and Kristin!Let the book-swapping fun begin! Alex and Alexis talk about the two books Alex picked, The Honeys by Ryan La Sala (YA) and All Systems Red by Martha Wells (SF), and Lindsey and Kristin talk about Lindsey's picks The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero (YA) and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix (SF/H).
Also discussed in this episode:
- Reading YA at all ages!
- Listening to books!
- Murderous robots!
- Books in verse!
- Podcast pickles!
- Kristin and Lindsey can never go to IKEA ag...2023-03-081h 19The Missing and Unexplained PodcastThe Creature of Traverspine with Canada's "Indiana Jones"Traverspine was a small village in Labrador which was a fur trading post in the early 20th century but is now a ghost town. To this day, you'd be hard-pressed to find it on a map. I had never heard of Traverspine, but immediately upon reading about it, it reminded me of Portlock, Alaska, which I covered in a Halloween special in 2021.In Traverspine, local wildlife biologists and trappers reported finding strange tracks in the woods; sled dogs went missing, and children reported seeing a large animal appear in and around the edge of the village, lurking...2023-03-0739 minBook Pros(e)Episode 023 - Sweet and Spicy Reads with Bailey and Emily - King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. ClairIt's the first day of Women’s History Month and this episode is exactly the right way to start it off. On today's episode, Bailey and Emily are back for the second half of their romance discussion. Last week, they read and discussed Jude Deveraux's 1989 novel, A Knight in Shining Armor. This week it's Scarlett St. Clair's recent title King of Battle and Blood and let's just say this one is WAAAYYYY less problematic. It's big on #tiktok right now and it also has a rating of THREE spicy peppers (which Bailey assures me means it's good!).
Oh...2023-03-011h 30Book Pros(e)Episode 022 - Sweet and Spicy Reads with Bailey and Emily - Knight in Shining ArmorGird your loins, podcast listeners: Bailey and Emily are back with another installment of Sweet and Spicy Reads!!! This time, they're discussing the 1989 time-traveling romance Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux. This verrrrryyyyy dated title, recommended by resident-and-long-time-romance-reader Sam has Emily and Bailey's heads spinning with the 80's-style misogyny smattered throughout the plot and character development (or lack thereof).
Strap in (or on, whatever your fancy) because this one's tagged EXPLICIT for a reason. Not for little ears, my friends.
Other topics discussed:
- Relationship red flags
- Family system t...2023-02-221h 44The Missing and Unexplained PodcastMISSING: Lonene Ray Rogers - Jan. 7, 1981 (Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania)Lonene Ray Rogers, 29 years old, went missing from her home in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania, on January 7, 1981. That evening she got into an argument with her husband.Later that night, her husband woke up and realized Lonene was not in the house. Lonene left behind her hearing aid, eyeglasses, medication, car, and other personal items. She also left her two young children. The evening she went missing, there was a severe snowstorm.After Lonene's disappearance, her husband, who is also deaf, placed their young daughter, Alison, for adoption. She is now grown and is attempting to revive...2023-02-2135 minBook Pros(e)Episode 021 - It's Book Swap Time Again!We loved doing it, you guys loved hearing about it, so it's back! This time, we turned the swap rules on their heads and picked specific books for a random person on staff. Dice were rolled in more than one way. Guys, it's utter chaos and everyone is already behind on their reading assignments. Or most of us are anyway. Join Kristin and Sam as we introduce this swap's pairings and which books we've gifted each other - for better or worse.
We also talk about:
- Shop events are back!!!!!!
- Fire and I...2023-02-1543 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastAnother Interview with Heather ShtukaToday on the show, I have the incredible Heather Shtuka. If you listened to my series on Ryan Shtuka, you know Heather is Ryan's mother. Since her son went missing in Sun Peaks in February 2018, she has searched tirelessly for answers on where Ryan might be. This year marks five years since her son disappeared without a trace. Heather was gracious enough to spend hours talking to me about Ryan when I did my series back in 2020.In addition to being a mother, Heather is an advocate and an incredible human being. She is now also a bestseller...2023-02-0823 minBook Pros(e)Episode 020 - Exciting Titles Coming Out in 2023Want to know what we're excited to read this year? We have great yet-to-be-released titles from every genre - from history to mystery, from high fantasy to non-fiction - there are so many good titles coming out in 2023, and we're going to give a sneak peek into some of the ones we're most excited about!
But if you're holding your breath for the Winds of Winter release, don't. That book is probably never being published. Just accept it. Kristin and Emily are bummed about it too.
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For our season 2 premiere, we're sharing our reading goals for this year! Yes, we obviously all love to read, but you'd be surprised how often even the most voracious reader hits a slump or can't get into the next title on their TBR. For our season two opener, we discuss our struggles and goals when we're choosing what to read next and share what we hope to read this year.
Also, if you don't already use StoryGraph to track your reading, you will after listening to this episode. You'll th...2023-02-0143 minThe Missing and Unexplained PodcastAn Interview with Eve LazarusEve Lazarus is a reporter, author, and the host and producer of the true crime podcast Cold Case Canada. Her books include the BC bestsellers Cold Case Vancouver; Murder by Milkshake; Blood, Sweat, and Fear; and Vancouver Exposed: Searching for the City's Hidden History. Her Latest book is Cold Case BC: The Stories Behind the Province's Most Sensational Murder and Missing Persons Cases. I chatted with Eve about her latest book. Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...2023-01-1825 min
Wherever It Takes UsUnderstanding TransDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about Matt Walsh’s film- What Is A Woman. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42ivIRd9N8E (Trailer). We talk about how the current narrative around gender and Trans identity from the Left and the Right...2023-01-0433 minWherever It Takes UsHappy HolidaysDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life.Wishing all of our Listeners a very happy, healthy, and peaceful Holiday season. Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:Whereverittakesus.com David Codney-Website: Acidandsalt.comIn...2022-12-2100 minWherever It Takes UsQuiet RevolutionsDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about quiet revolutions taking place around the world. Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:Whereverittakesus.com David Codney-Website: Acidandsalt.comInst...2022-12-1435 minWherever It Takes UsWomen RisingDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about how the Iranian protests, of women and allies for women's rights; puts a spotlight on different kinds of oppression of about half of the world's population. Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:2022-12-0717 minWherever It Takes UsTo Watch or Not to WatchDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life.On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about ethical dilemmas we bump into watching our favorite sports. Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:Whereverittakesus.com David Codney-Website: Acidandsalt.comIn...2022-11-3024 minWherever It Takes UsPandemic Amnesty?David Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about Emily Oster’s article in The Atlantic Magazine about forgiveness after Covid. Let’s Declare Pandemic AmnestyLet’s focus on the future, and fix the problems we still nee...2022-11-2317 minWherever It Takes UsDid you vote?David Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about voting or not voting in the mid-term elections. Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:Whereverittakesus.com David Codney-Website: Acidandsalt.com2022-11-1615 minBook Pros(e)Episode 018 - Live Q&A Season FinaleFor the final episode of season 1, we recorded a live Q&A with an audience and well... it kind of worked. Half live and half not, this last episode was a fun one to record. Thanks to our audience members who came out to laugh and talk about books. On this episode, we talked about the year in review, some shop trivia, and our plans for 2023. Thanks so much for listening! Have a wonderful holiday and New Year! See you in 2023!
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Theme music by Wolves2022-11-1548 minWherever It Takes UsHave you ever noticed?David Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off-limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about something we notice, and not in a good way.Connect with Kim, David, and Nourished Community:Whereverittakesus.com David Codney-Website: Acidandsalt.com...2022-11-0924 minBook Pros(e)Episode 017 - Holiday RecommendationsBelieve it or not, the holidays are right around the corner and today's episode is full of gift recommendations that should help you whittle down your shopping list. Get ready for titles from every genre that are sure to delight the bookworms you know and love. From romance to sci-fi to some great non-fiction titles, the staff at Aaron's Books have what you need for this holiday season.
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Send in a voice me...2022-11-0828 minWherever It Takes UsDavid's Favorite Author- Charles BukowskiDavid Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no b.s. exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode of Wherever It Takes Us, we talk about one of David’s favorite authors, Charles Bukowski. Resources:https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/charles-bukowski Movie Trailer:https://youtu.be/Hu62kQha8h...2022-11-0216 minBook Pros(e)Episode 016 - Listener Questions: Why We Stock What We StockToday, we're answering one of the most common listener questions we've gotten: How do we decide what we stock on our shelves? Well, wonder no more. On this episode Sam, Todd, and Alexis talk about how they make those decisions. Whether it's the new big bestseller, a book you've never heard of, or the nerdy and bookish gifty things we have in the shop, the gang is here to tell you all about how we choose the amazing items you see on our shelves when you come in the shop.
Don't forget to like, subscribe and rate u...2022-11-0144 minWherever It Takes UsRobert Althuis author of Never Enoughitis Part 1David Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no bs exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode we talk with Robert Althuis. Robert is the author of Never Enoughitis: A Story of Getting What Money Can't BuyRobert was an Ivy League-educated Fortune 100 corporate executive and later a successful real estate and private equity entrepreneur, who now provides co...2022-10-261h 01Wherever It Takes UsRobert Althuis author of Never Enoughitis- part 2David Codney & Kim Moran host Wherever It Takes Us, a podcast where no topic is too uncomfortable, taboo, or off limits. It's a funny, vulnerable, no bs exploration into anything and everything. The hosts and their guests engage in authentic and uncensored deep dives into the abyss of life. On this episode we talk with Robert Althuis. Robert is the author of Never Enoughitis: A Story of Getting What Money Can't BuyRobert was an Ivy League-educated Fortune 100 corporate executive and later a successful real estate and private equity entrepreneur, wh...2022-10-2624 min