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The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastMarie Bostwick discusses her new novel, 'The Book Club for Troublesome Women'A conversation with author Marie Bostwick about her new book, The Book Club for Troublesome Women.2025-05-3047 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastWinter Stars | A Friendship Album Christmas Story (Florence 1916, 1931)Greetings from the shortest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere! If you’re like me, you’re less focused on the winter solstice and more on your long to-do list. The holidays came on fast this year!I’m pleased to announce that this year’s Friendship Album Christmas story is now available via the Quilt Fiction podcast! This year’s story, “Winter Stars,” finds Florence Grangerfield working on a Christmas quilt for sister-in-law Emmeline. When an unexpected Christmas card arrives, she’s taken back to 1916, the year she was 10 and committed a crime she’s never forg...2024-12-2151 minThe Purpose TreeThe Purpose TreeFrances O'Roark DowellA talk with author Frances O'Roark Dowell is this week's special episode of The Purpose Tree. Frances O'Roark Dowell is an American author of middle grade fiction and beyond.  Her books have received numerous awards, including an Edgar and the Boston Globe Horn Book Award. See more about Frances here: https://francesdowell.com/ Find her books her: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IXNUMS 2024-11-2753 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA vintage story | 'The Career of a Crazy Quilt'In this month’s podcast, we'll be reading a short story that originally appeared in the July 1884 issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book — “The Career of a Crazy Quilt."2024-08-3056 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA Conversation with Author Marie BostwickTune into the May episode of Quilt Fiction to listen to an interview with one of the queens of quilt fiction, the fabulous Marie Bostwick!Marie Bostwick!If you’ve listened to this month’s episode, you know what an utter delight Marie is! Have you read her two newest novels yet? You’ll love Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly and The Restoration of Celia FairchildFor more about Marie and her books, visit her website. Check out Marie’s First interview with Quilt Fiction!Interview Spoiler Alert! Spoiler alert: around si...2024-05-2757 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA Conversation with Author Jennifer ChiaveriniTune into the April episode of the Quilt Fiction podcast for an interview with novelist Jennifer Chiaverini about her new Elm Creek Quilts book!2024-04-241h 07The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastFrom the Homefront Diaries of Lorraine ShatterbuckIn this month’s episode, I’m sharing a work-in-progress with you, From the Homefront Diaries of Lorraine Shatterbuck. I seem to be writing a lot in diary form lately–I’m also writing Diary of a Mad Quilter, a contemporary story about an avid quilter.  Both of these diaries, by the way, are available to read for free on the Quilt Fiction website. You can listen to the audio version of Diary of a Mad Quilter by joining the Quilt Fiction Story Guild for as low as $6 a month. We’ve got three great sponsors for today’s epis...2024-03-121h 00The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA Conversation with Author Sandra DallasA new year of Quilt Fiction fun has begun! We’ve just dropped the February Quilt Fiction Podcast episode, which includes  a wonderful interview with novelist Sandra Dallas. While Sandra has never set out to write quilt fiction per se, she’s clearly got a heart for quilts. In novels such as The Persian Pickle Club, Alice’s Tulips and The Diary of Mattie Spenser, quilts and quiltmaking are central to her characters’ lives. In this episode, Sandra talks about her own days as a quilter as well as some of the quilts that she’s collected over the years. ...2024-02-071h 04The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA New Friendship Album Christmas Story: Starry Night | Emmeline (1919)This week, we spend time with Emmeline Grangerfield as a young bride finding her way in Milton Falls. Yes, it’s the annual Friendship Album Christmas story! Enjoy!Be sure to download your free "December Star" quilt block pattern.2023-12-2148 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastChapters from a new, contemporary Milton Falls storySpring has arrived and to celebrate all things new, we’re sharing the first three chapters of my new quilting novel Diary of a Mad Quilter on today’s episode. Normally, only paid members of the Quilt Fiction Story Guild have access to this story (they are already on Chapter Six), but we’re excited about the new story and thought you might be too.Set in contemporary Milton Falls, Ohio, Diary of Mad Quilter is the story of avid quilter and retired third grade teacher, Marnie Fetzer. Marnie lives with her husband, Darrell, who just retired from his e...2023-03-291h 33The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastMagic Fabric, Quilts... and Love - 'Persimmon Moon: A Quilting Story"Host Frances O'Roark Dowell reads her short story, "Persimmon Moon," and discusses the importance of world-building to fiction writers. Plus, a special giveaway for February over at QuiltFiction.com. 2023-02-1951 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 256: The Empty Nest Chronicles 2 (Plus a tiny OKQ update)A little quilting and then the Empty Nest Chronicle's latest podcast ep--Kristin and I are discussing journaling this time out!   For show notes, head over to The Off-Kilter Quilt blog! 2023-01-221h 21The Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastA Conversation with (and a Short Story by) Marianne FonsSeveral years ago, I picked up a used copy of the late, great journal, Quilt Digest, published and edited  by Roderick Kiracoffe and Michael Kile. To my surprise, this particular issue (Issue 3, published in 1985) contained a short story by Marianne Fons. I had no idea that along with being a famous quilter, Marianne was also a writer!Fast forward to -- oh, I don’t know. 2018, maybe? One day, out of the blue, Marianne Fons emailed me. After years of backburnering her writing life, she was back at it. She’d come across my book Birds in the A...2023-01-211h 29The Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 255. Special Episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Holiday EditionThis is a special episode: The Empty Nest Chronicles Podcast Holiday Edition! My friend and fellow podcaster Kristin Esser of the Simple Handmade Everyday podcast and I write about the empty nest life over on our blog, The Empty Nest Chronicles. We plan to record monthly podcasts where we chat in real time about all those topics that inevitably come up in this season of life. I'll be back with more of my personal episodes soon! 2022-12-1658 minThe Quilt Fiction PodcastThe Quilt Fiction PodcastDorothy's Christmas Star: A Quilting StoryIn “Dorothy’s Christmas Star,” Dorothy Johnson approves of her daughter’s friendship with a group of girls from prominent families, but then begins to worry that young Hannah has grown ashamed of where she comes from. When Dorothy is left out of an important event, she decides to take matters into her own hands — only to be surprised by the results.Hello and happy holidays!If you’re looking for the free pattern and story download, you’ve come to the right place! I love the star block designed by Patty Dudek especially for this year’s Ch...2022-12-0144 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 254: Empty NestQuiltingFor pix, go to here: https://offkilterquilt.com/ 2022-10-0243 minExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookExperience the Story, Anywhere, Anytime With Free AudiobookHazard Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 578977 Title: Hazard Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Madeleine Maby, Matt Godfrey, Michael Crouch Format: Unabridged Length: 02:13:54 Language: English Release date: 05-10-22 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: A kid filled with rage, suspended from the football team for unsportsmanlike conduct, and his father, newly home from the war in Afghanistan, reckon with the injuries they’ve caused to others and themselves in this unflinching middle grade novel in verse about love and forgiveness. Hazard’s a military kid, best known for his prowess at foot...2022-05-102h 13Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionGet Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionHazard by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578977to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hazard Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Matt Godfrey, Michael Crouch, Madeleine Maby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 13 minutes Release date: May 10, 2022 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: A kid filled with rage, suspended from the football team for unsportsmanlike conduct, and his father, newly home from the war in Afghanistan, reckon with the injuries they’ve caused to others and themselves in this unflinching middle grade novel in verse about love and forgiveness. Hazard’s a military kid, best known for his prowess at football, and his short fuse. His dad’s been...2022-05-102h 13The Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 253: ResetFor pix, go to http://offkilterquilt.com 2022-03-2059 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 252: Quilt Zines, Old Friends & Other RamblingsFor pix, go to https://offkilterquilt.com 2022-02-271h 08The Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 251: Look at Wonky Miss OhioGo to http://offkilterquilt.com for photos! 2022-02-2154 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 250: Quilt Controversies! Books! Rambling!For pix, go to http://offkilterquilt.com 2022-02-0559 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 249: Not Fade Away (Sortof)For pix, head on over to http://offquilterquilt.com   Thanks for listening! 2022-01-231h 08The Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 248: QuiltCon and Other RamblingsGo to www.offkilterquilt.com for pix! 2021-03-2053 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 247: Hello, 2021!For pix, go to offkilterquilt.com 2021-02-2347 minGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookClass Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 424489 Title: Class Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Keylor Leigh Format: Unabridged Length: 5:44:24 Language: English Release date: 10-06-20 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Kids, General, Health & Family Summary: 'A complex, thought-provoking, and entertaining view of middle school.' --Publishers Weekly Twenty kids. Twenty points of view. One rambunctious, brilliantly conceived novel that corrals the seeming chaos (c'mon, TWENTY points of view!) into one effervescent story. Sixth grade is a MOST confusing time. Best friends aren't friends anymore. Worst enemies suddenly want to be partners in crime. And classmates...2020-10-065h 44Dive Into An High-Impact Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Dive Into An High-Impact Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Class by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424489to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Class Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Keylor Leigh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: October 6, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: 'A complex, thought-provoking, and entertaining view of middle school.' --Publishers Weekly Twenty kids. Twenty points of view. One rambunctious, brilliantly conceived novel that corrals the seeming chaos (c'mon, TWENTY points of view!) into one effervescent story. Sixth grade is a MOST confusing time. Best friends aren't friends anymore. Worst enemies suddenly want to be partners in crime. And classmates you...2020-10-065h 44Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionThe Class by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424489to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Class Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Keylor Leigh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 44 minutes Release date: October 6, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: 'A complex, thought-provoking, and entertaining view of middle school.' --Publishers Weekly Twenty kids. Twenty points of view. One rambunctious, brilliantly conceived novel that corrals the seeming chaos (c'mon, TWENTY points of view!) into one effervescent story. Sixth grade is a MOST confusing time. Best friends aren't friends anymore. Worst enemies suddenly want to be partners in crime. And classmates you...2020-10-065h 44NDMS ReadsNDMS ReadsEpisode 4: Mystery Month! Orphan Island & Dovey CoeThroughout the month of October we will feature mystery reads. Today I am recommending Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder and Dove Coe by Frances O'Roark Dowell.Our online book fair is happening now! September 30 - October 11 at https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=M8D3E. Other resources mentioned: Discovery Education, NC Wiseowl, and the media center website.  2020-09-3005 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 246: It's Autumn! + Other Important InsightsAin't September grand? For pix, go to offkilterquilt.com 2020-09-2436 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 245: What Was I Talking About Again?Still here. Still talking. xoxo 2020-08-1157 minRunning Stitch - A QSOS PodcastRunning Stitch - A QSOS PodcastQuilts and WritingThis episode--our last episode of season 1 of Running Stitch--features a panel discussion about quilts and writing moderated by host Janneken Smucker. Our four panelists are quilt journalist Meg Cox, novelist Frances O'Roark Dowell, quilter and mathematics professor Chawne Kimber, and poet and educator Gwen Westerman. All four are writers and quiltmakers and you'll hear them discuss connections between quiltmaking and writing, their creative processes, and the intersection of quilts and words. The discussion was recorded live as part of the Textile Talks lecture series, featuring public programming from six quilt and fiber art organizations across the country...2020-07-3040 minJust Wanna QuiltJust Wanna QuiltCovid-19 Masks: Author Frances O'Roark Dowell joins us to talk about her new quilt fiction podcastFrances is one of our favorites. She talks to us about life right now, and the new quilt fiction podcast, season 2. For more go to http://www.quiltfiction.com. There's video too. So you can see her reading the book, Aunt Jane of Kentucky. I so adore it. She is also the host of the Off-KilterQuilt (When a Straight Line's a State of mind).2020-04-2145 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 244: The "I Can't Say 'Masks,' But I Can Make Them!" EpisodeHappy listening! 2020-04-1258 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 243: QuiltCon: Late to the PartyFor fairly unsubstantial show notes, head over to www.offkilterquilt.com! 2020-03-1756 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 242: Right Back On TimE!For pix and links, go to www.offkilterquilt.com 2020-02-1153 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 241B: The Revised & Longer Than Two Minutes EpFor pix, go to https://offkilterquilt.com 2020-01-2855 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 240: October Love!October, my favorite month by far! For minimal show notes, head over to www.offkilterquilt.com 2019-10-2446 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 239: Just Playing AroundFor pix, go here: www.offkilterquilt.com 2019-10-0349 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 238: I'm a Wednesday Girl!Only I was supposed to post this last Wednesday ... for show notes, such as they are (and they're not much), go here: www.offkilterquilt.com 2019-09-1837 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 237: The Quilt in Progress not Progressing EpisodeFor show notes, such as they are, head to the Off-Kilter Quilt website! 2019-09-0148 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 236: I've Missed You (Have You Missed Me?)It's been a while! Pix over here: www.offkilterquilt.com2019-08-0134 minThe Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltSpecial Episode: QuiltCon, Part 2, If You're Interested in Hearing Further ThoughtsIf you're still interested in listening to QuiltCon, give us listen!2019-04-111h 01The Off-Kilter QuiltThe Off-Kilter QuiltEpisode 235: Southern Quilts, Modern Quilts, My QuiltsFor pix, go to https://offkilterquilt.com/2019-04-0153 minMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorMake and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorM&D 21: Frances O'Roark Dowell - The Off Kilter QuiltClick Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!Happy Valentine’s Day!  On today’s episode, I chat with Frances O’Rourk Dowell.  Frances is a fiction novelist/author, mostly of young adult fiction, but also more recently, of Quilt Fiction.  Some of you may have read Birds in the Air, Frances’ first quilt fiction novel.  A follow-up novel Stars Upon Stars is due to release around June 2019.In addition to writing, Frances is an avid quilter, and she has had a podcast, The Off Kilter Quilt, for the past 9 years! Her podcast is journal styl...2019-02-141h 13Just Wanna QuiltJust Wanna QuiltFrances O’Roark Dowell talks to us about Quilt Fiction (her podcast, FB group and giveaway!)Frances returns to talk to us about writing and stories -- and her Quilt Fiction podcast. We talk about FB groups, and the Quilt Alliance too. She currently has a 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway to increase membership in the Quilt Fiction newsletter. Take a look and see! www.quiltfiction.com2018-12-1040 minJust Wanna QuiltJust Wanna QuiltFamous writer and podcaster Frances O'Roark Dowell joins usFrances hosts the Off Kilter Quilt, as well as QuiltFiction podcasts. She also is an award winning children's author, and also write quilts fiction. She, of course, also quilts. We talk about her process, being a quilter, and being a writer.2018-10-171h 11American Patchwork and Quilting Radio PodcastsAmerican Patchwork and Quilting Radio Podcasts1-30-17 Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill, Frances O’Roark Dowell, Vicki Ruebel, and Joanna Figueroa on Pat Sloan's Talk show for American Patchwork and Quilting RadioI believe a lot of us first noticed Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill’s work with her ‘Buzzz’ quilt that won the 2015 Quilt Alliance animal quilt contest. I want to learn how Sheri has taken her graphics design background, love of math, and symmetry to her unique quilts. With this combo Sheri’s quilts pull a lot of design punch. We’ll hear today how she works through creating a new design http://wholecirclestudio.com/ ==================== As quiltmakers we usually do a few other things beside quilt. Maybe crochet, garden, bake… or read. Yep… quilters LOVE a story and put a quilter IN that story and we c...2017-01-3000 minAmerican Patchwork & Quilting PodcastAmerican Patchwork & Quilting Podcast1-30-17 Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill, Frances O’Roark Dowell, Vicki Ruebel, and Joanna Figueroa on Pat Sloan's Talk show for American Patchwork and Quilting RadioI believe a lot of us first noticed Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill’s work with her ‘Buzzz’ quilt that won the 2015 Quilt Alliance animal quilt contest. I want to learn how Sheri has taken her graphics design background, love of math, and symmetry to her unique quilts. With this combo Sheri’s quilts pull a lot of design punch. We’ll hear today how she works through creating a new design http://wholecirclestudio.com/ ==================== As quiltmakers we usually do a few other things beside quilt. Maybe crochet, garden, bake… or read. Yep… quilters LOVE a story and put a quilter IN that story and...2017-01-3058 minBooktalks Quick and SimpleBooktalks Quick and SimpleDowell, Frances O'Roark. TROUBLE THE WATERDowell, Frances O'Roark. TROUBLE THE WATER2016-12-1100 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionAnybody Shining by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/301183to listen full audiobooks. Title: Anybody Shining Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 18 minutes Release date: October 7, 2014 Genres: Non-fiction Publisher's Summary: Can one mistake destroy the chance of a lifetime? A girl discovers there are many ways of being true in this magnificent ode to handwritten letters and the shining power of friendship from the author of 'Dovey Coe,' set in the Appalachian mountains of 1920s North Carolina. One true friend. Someone shining. That's all twelve-year-old Arie Mae wants. But shining true friends are hard to come...2014-10-074h 18Expand Your Mind on the Go With Free AudiobookExpand Your Mind on the Go With Free AudiobookAnybody Shining Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 301183 Title: Anybody Shining Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Suzy Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 04:18:36 Language: English Release date: 10-07-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Can one mistake destroy the chance of a lifetime? A girl discovers there are many ways of being true in this magnificent ode to handwritten letters and the shining power of friendship from the author of 'Dovey Coe,' set in the Appalachian mountains of 1920s North Carolina. One true friend. Someone shining. That's all twelve-year-old Arie Mae wants. But shining...2014-10-074h 18Listen to Your Imagination Come Alive With Free AudiobookListen to Your Imagination Come Alive With Free AudiobookSecond Life of Abigail Walker Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 178507 Title: Second Life of Abigail Walker Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Maria Cabezas Format: Unabridged Length: 04:48:00 Language: English Release date: 06-28-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Health & Family Summary: Critically acclaimed author Frances O'Roark Dowell has penned numerous books for young adults, including the Edgar Award-winning Dovey Coe. The Second Life of Abigail Walker introduces listeners to Abby, a sixth grader who's a little heavier than her peers--and who shoulders the brunt of their ridicule because of it. Finally giving up on trying to fit...2013-06-284h 48Stream Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 5-7Stream Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 5-7The Second Life of Abigail Walker by Frances O'Roark Dowell | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Second Life of Abigail Walker Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Maria Cabezas Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7 Summary: Is it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down? Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies - and becomes...2013-06-184h 47Download the Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5-7Download the Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5-7The Second Life of Abigail Walker Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1541 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Life of Abigail Walker Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Maria Cabezas Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-18-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7 Publisher's Summary: Is it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down? Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable...2013-06-1804 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 54 In Which We Talk about Desert Islands July 7 2011Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book recommendations from listeners as well (see below for list and links). Books mentioned by listeners: Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook Brandilyn Collins, Color the Sidewalk for Me Louise Penny, Inspector Gamache and the Three Pines series Geraldine Brooks, March and People of the Book Lisa Lee, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan2011-07-0833 minHow to Discover Audiobook in Kids, FictionHow to Discover Audiobook in Kids, FictionWhere I'd Like to Be by Frances O'Roark Dowell | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Where I'd Like to Be Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Denise Wilbanks Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-09 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Summary: Maddie can't stop looking for a place to call home or for people who feel like home. She even makes a "book of houses," where she glues pictures of places in which she yearns to live. Then one day, a new girl, Murphy, shows up at the Home armed with tales about exotic travels, being able to...2009-03-274h 05Transform Mundane Moments Into Memorable Tales With Free AudiobookTransform Mundane Moments Into Memorable Tales With Free AudiobookKind of Friends We Used to Be Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 284154 Title: Kind of Friends We Used to Be Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 04:43:35 Language: English Release date: 02-27-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Having spent her youth travelling the world, Edgar Award winner Frances O'Roark Dowell is the author of the critically acclaimed Shooting the Moon. A compelling coming-of-age story, The Kind of Friends We Used to Be will resonate in the minds of listeners of all ages long after its conclusion. Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com2009-02-274h 43Get Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookGet Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookShooting the Moon Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 270121 Title: Shooting the Moon Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Jessica Almasy Format: Unabridged Length: 3:10:01 Language: English Release date: 09-19-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Edgar Award-winning author Frances O'Roark Dowell is acclaimed for the rich characterizations in her poignant coming-of-age novels. Drawing on her experience as a colonel's daughter, Dowell delivers an evocative portrait of a 12-year-old girl whose view of life, war, and her dad- Fort Hood's base commander-changes as her corpsman brother sends home haunting images from Vietnam. An eloquent narration captures...2008-09-203h 10Your Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesYour Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesSecret Language of Girls Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 205005 Title: Secret Language of Girls Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Michele Santopietro Format: Unabridged Length: 04:00:00 Language: English Release date: 04-27-04 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Health & Family Summary: Kate and Marylin have always been the kind of best friends who don't need words to talk to one another; they always just knew what the other was thinking. But lately it's starting to feel as though they don't know each other at all anymore. Marylin decides Kate (who still chases fireflies!) still acts like a baby, while...2004-04-274h 00Discover Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 8-10Discover Popular Authors Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 8-10The Secret Language of Girls Audiobook by Frances O'Roark DowellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Language of Girls Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Michele Santopietro Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-04 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Publisher's Summary: Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend Marilyn about this. But Marilyn is no longer her best friend. Or is she? Kate and Marilyn had always been the kind of best friends who lived on the same block for their entire lives and...2004-04-213h 54How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 8-10How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Kids, Ages 8-10The Secret Language of Girls by Frances O'Roark Dowell | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Secret Language of Girls Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell Narrator: Michele Santopietro Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-04 Publisher: Listening Library Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10 Summary: Eleven-year-old Kate Faber wishes she could talk to her best friend Marilyn about this. But Marilyn is no longer her best friend. Or is she? 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