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Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 38: Crying Over Books + A Book That Surprised UsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:Bookish Moments: silencing notifications and crying over booksCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experienceThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . ...2025-04-2800 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 38: Crying Over Books + A Book That Surprised UsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: silencing notifications and crying over books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: a book that surprised us and how we can replicate that experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . ...2025-04-2859 min
Northwest Passages Book ClubEileen Garvin gets into "Crow Talk" with Ammi MidstokkeNational bestselling author of "The Music of Bees, " Eileen Garvin returns with a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. “Garvin evocatively renders the beauty of the mountain landscape, and she excels at depicting the fault lines in her characters’ lives…Readers in the mood for a happy ending will be carried away.” —Publisher’s WeeklyAmmi Midstokke leads the conversation, taped before a live studio audience on the roof top of the Steam Plant on May 2, 2024.2025-03-2746 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Top Reads of 2024In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our top reads of 2024.Our Top Shared Reads:First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston We Used to Life Here by Marcus KliewerKelly’s Remaining Selections: Mercury by Amy Jo BurnsEveryone but Myself by Julie ChavezDrinker of Ink by Shannon CastletonMrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia FordNightwatching by Tracy SierraSoldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Trafficking by Jaso...2024-12-101h 16
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 19: New Book Subscriptions + Wishes To The Holiday Book FairyOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: new book subscriptions and audiobooks coming in clutchCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we make wishes to the holiday book fairyThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 2024-12-0900 minCurrently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 19: New Book Subscriptions + Wishes To The Holiday Book FairyOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: new book subscriptions and audiobooks coming in clutch Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: we make wishes to the holiday book fairy The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 2024-12-0956 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of April - June 2024In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2024.Our shared top reads:
How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea
Kelly’s remaining top reads:
The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kleiwer
Same As It...2024-08-2757 min
AmongthestacksRomance is Not So BadJamie and Chelsea discuss library programs, book clubs, and books they're reading and recommending. Books mentioned include:The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerA Simple Favor by Darcey BellThe Doomsday Mother by John GlattFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Devil Behind the Badge by Rick JervisCrow Talk by Eileen Garvin The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin Agatha Raisin Series by M.C. BeatonOne of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole 2024-08-0924 min
Writer Craft PodcastUsing Tropes to Avoid Writer's BlockMain Topic: Using Tropes to Avoid Writer's Block PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions closed. Garden Home Community Library Writers Series "Self Publishing Success" June 25 gardenhomelibrary.org 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three St...2024-06-0540 minWriter Craft PodcastHow to Reuse Content in Your BusinessPATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre. Announcements: PNW inspired horror caretakerpress@gmail.com; Submissions open until stories filled, or May 31st. 2024 Writer Craft Writing Retreat and Workshop registration open; https://valerieihsan.com/retreat Three Story Method: Writing How-To Books out now. Focus and Finish: Goal-Setting and Strategic Planning for Writers (F...2024-05-2236 min
Author Eileen Garvin discusses CROW TALK on Conversations LIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Eileen Garvin to Conversations LIVE to discuss her book CROW TALK.2024-05-2020 min
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbAuthor Eileen Garvin discusses CROW TALK on Conversations LIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Eileen Garvin to Conversations LIVE to discuss her book CROW TALK.2024-05-2019 minWriter Craft PodcastWriting Cross-Genre with Dyslexia, featuring guest A.B. HerronMain Topic: Author A.B. Herron on writing cross-genre with dyslexia Amanda is passionate about discussing the realities of being an indie author while being dyslexic, straddling the fantasy and romance genres, the importance of highlighting sex positivity in our society, and the impact her background in anatomy and zoology has on her magic systems and world building. PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, a...2024-05-1553 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastEileen Garvin - CROW TALKIn this interview, I chat with Eileen Garvin about Crow Talk, the inspiration for Adam, writing a book during COVID, creating her own field guide, the characters that were the easiest and hardest to write, the title and cover, and much more.Eileen's recommended reads are:
Solito by Javier Zamora
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Inciting Joy: Essays by Ross Gay
Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great...2024-05-0836 min
Reader's Entertainment RadioThe Power of Friendship with Author Eileen Garvin on Book LightsEileen Garvin is a beekeeper and writer who lives in Oregon. Her debut novel, The Music of Bees, was a national bestseller and named a Good Morning America Buzz Pick, a Good Housekeeping Book club Pick, a People Magazine Best New Book, an IndieNext Pick, a Library Reads Pick, a Christian Science Monitor Pick, a Washington Post Best Summer Reads, and named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by BookRiot, Bookish, Nerd Daily, The Tempest, Midwestness and others.
Her new novel, Crow Talk, is available now! You can learn more at: https://www.eileengarvin.com/
And for more about our host Li...2024-05-0631 min
Lori & Julia's Book Club5/1 LOJ Book Club: Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-05-0212 min
Lori & Julia5/1 Wednesday Hr 2: Hollywood Speak - Billy Jack & Cher
Lori and Julia discuss the upcoming Met Gala, Star Tribune columnist "CJ" Cheryl Johnson's experience meeting Prince, and we talk with Eileen Garvin about her book "Crow Talk". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-05-0240 min
Brittany & Kendall5/1 Wednesday Hr 2: Hollywood Speak - Billy Jack & CherLori and Julia discuss the upcoming Met Gala, Star Tribune columnist "CJ" Cheryl Johnson's experience meeting Prince, and we talk with Eileen Garvin about her book "Crow Talk".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-05-0239 min
Author2AuthorAuthor2Author with Eileen GarvinBill welcomes bestselling novelist Eileen Garvin to the show. Eileen is the author of the national bestselling novel The Music of Bees and the acclaimed memoir How to Be a Sister. Crow Talk is her latest novel. Born and raised in Washington State, she lives in Oregon. Visit her website at www.eileengarvin.com. 2024-04-3033 min
Your Favorite Stories, Now in Your Ears - Full AudiobookCrow Talk: A Novel Audiobook by Eileen GarvinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 702382
Title: Crow Talk: A Novel
Author: Eileen Garvin
Narrator: Helen Laser
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:55:59
Language: English
Release date: 04-30-24
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Family Life
Summary:
Nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin returns with a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Frankie O’Neill and Anne Ryan would seem to have nothing in common. Frankie is a lonely ornithologist struggling to salvage her dissertation on the spotted owl following a...2024-04-3010h 55
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaCrow Talk: A Novel by Eileen GarvinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702382 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Crow Talk: A Novel Author: Eileen Garvin Narrator: Helen Laser Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 55 minutes Release date: April 30, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin returns with a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Frankie O’Neill and Anne Ryan would seem to have nothing in common. Frankie is a lonely ornithologist struggling to salvage her dissertation on the spotted owl following a...2024-04-3010 min
Not Your Mother's LibraryEpisode 44: What's the Buzz?World Bee Day is on May 20! 🐝 Learn about pollinators with these quick recommendations.
Check out what we talked about:
Books mentioned:
"Buzz: Urban Beekeeping and the Power of the Bee" by Lisa Jean Moore and Mary Kosut. "The History of Bees" by Maja Lunde. "New Wild Garden: Natural-style Planting and Practicalities" by Ian Hodgson. "The Music of Bees" by Eileen Garvin.
To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast
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hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oak...2023-05-0109 min
Books, Cats & SnacksEp 64 - Minisode #26 of Book Shoutouts!Send us a textBook Shoutout #26**We apologize for a no show last week, but we're back in the swing of things**From Cattie: - Strong Female Character by Fern Brady- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoFrom Oaky:- Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa- The Music of Bees by Eileen GarvinNext week: Midway Check-InCurrent Read: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithiwww.bookscatssnacks.com Contact us a...2023-03-0921 min
Pages n' PagesChapter 86: Reading Pages - To Get to the Other SideIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into our next installment of Reading Pages where we both read the same book and talk about all the spoilers. This installment is To Get to the Other Side by Kelly Ohlert, a book that has its own back story with us in a funny way. If you know, you know! Spoilers ahead for chicken-centered rom-com.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Legends & Lattes by (and narrated by) Travis Baldree
The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin and...2023-02-211h 52
Book BumbleUnexpected Love Stories - Episode 19Send us a textToday, our stack of books is tied together with a common theme of unexpected love stories…a little twist on the love story you might be used to…something fresh for the week of Valentine’s day!Featured Books:The One-In-A-Million Boy by Monica Wood (LP)The Lido by Libby Page (LP)The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin (LP)The Book of Longings (LH)The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons (LH)We All Want Imp...2023-02-1544 minWriter Craft PodcastEp93: Failure (In Order to Succeed) Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 93 of the podcast and it's November 30, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Failing (in order to Succeed) PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on...2022-12-0145 minWriter Craft PodcastEp92: Gratitude for the Author Life (plus Covers and Cohesion)Hello Writers and Crafters! I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 92 of the podcast and it's November 23, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: Gratitude for the Author Life (plus Covers and Cohesion) PATREON: No new patrons this week, A big squeezy hug and Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in us and in the podcast. This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can m...2022-11-2444 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsHow to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism by Eileen GarvinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/597838 to listen full audiobooks. Title: How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism Author: Eileen Garvin Narrator: Eileen Garvin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 4 minutes Release date: September 15, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Eileen Garvin’s older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn’t easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours, and a quiet Sunday Mass might provoke an outburst of l...2022-09-1503 min
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Disorders & DiseasesHow to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism by Eileen GarvinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/597838to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism
Author: Eileen Garvin
Narrator: Eileen Garvin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes
Release date: September 15, 2022
Genres: Disorders & Diseases
Publisher's Summary:
Eileen Garvin’s older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn’t easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours, and a quiet Sunday Mass might provoke an outburst of l...2022-09-156h 04Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyHow to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism by Eileen GarvinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/597838to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism
Author: Eileen Garvin
Narrator: Eileen Garvin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes
Release date: September 15, 2022
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Eileen Garvin’s older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasn’t easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours, and a quiet Sunday Mass might provoke an outburst of l...2022-09-156h 04
Explore New Horizons With Free AudiobookHow to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism Audiobook by Eileen GarvinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 597838
Title: How to Be a Sister: A Love Story with a Twist of Autism
Author: Eileen Garvin
Narrator: Eileen Garvin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:04:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-15-22
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases, Marriage & Family
Summary:
Eileen Garvins older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside Margaret wasnt easy: Eileen often found herself in situations that were simultaneously awkward, hilarious, and heartbreaking. For example, losing a blue plastic hairbrush could leave Margaret inconsolable for hours...2022-09-156h 04
Quick PicksEpisode 34: Hot Summer PicksI don't know what it is about summer that makes me want to read only fun books but I know I'm not alone. Whether it's a good thriller, a visit to a French graveyard, a safari, or a humorous letter to a man's son about life, we have a bunch of books that you can devour in a warm afternoon by the pool or on a road trip while there's still time. Buckle up, we've got some doozies.
Discussed:
The Lioness, by Chris Bohjalian
Fresh Water for Flowers, by Valéri...2022-08-0537 min
Stress Blueprint PodcastNWP: Are You Choosing Wellness? Wendy with Dr. Eileen T. O'GradyIn this episode we discuss have a conversation on wellness with Dr. Eileen T. O'Grady, an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach, has practiced primary care for over 2 decades. She is Founder of The School of Wellness, a group of practitioners dedicated to inspiring and providing practical tools to organizations and individuals to enable them to choose and practice wellbeing. She is an author and editor of two textbooks, Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach and Intentional Therapeutic Relationships: Advancing Caring in Health Care a how-to book on placing relationships at the center of health care. Her most recent book...2022-01-1329 min