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The Family LabTop 5 Summer Reads for KidsNothing like curling up under a tree with a good book! This episode is full of summer reading recommendations from kids for kids--with a good mix of avid and reluctant readers ages 8-16 with interests spanning all the genres. Here's a list of all the recommendations: (I’m an Amazon affiliate, so buying from these links helps support my podcast!) Hudson (14): Refugee by Alan Gratz Ground Zero, by Alan Gratz Jacob (15): Magic Treehouse Series, by Mary Pope Osborne Halloween Party by Agatha Christie...2025-05-0129 min
Love You Even More with Jackie BrubakerHow to Call in "The One"Certified Life Coach and friend of the podcast Stephanie Hamadto joins us to talk all about the self-development book, Calling in The One by Katharine Woodward Thomas. This seven week course lays out the foundation to not only call in "the one" but gives you an extensive look into your makeup and psychology on what you need to heal, who you really are and what another person as a partner would look like in your life. Truth be told I had this book in my book shelf collecting dust for years. It's truly a book you have to be...2023-05-1745 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS. 8 Ep. 168 - Stuck in the Middle with You - 3-15-23It's "MIddle Grade March" so this week we talk about why book lovers, (even adults!) should try a middle grade book. We give you 10 titles that definitely deserve a spot on your TBR list.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books mentioned in this episode:
1- The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard
2- Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids by Scott Hershovitz
3...2023-03-1559 min
MSLA PodcastThe Patsy-Cast: A Conversation With a Legend!Patsy Divver, Millis Middle School-High School Library Teacher, who was awarded the Judy Paradis Memorial Service Grant this year, talks about her beginnings in libraries, her philosophies and approach, and what she’s leaving behind for the students at her school. Anyone who has talked to Patsy knows she's a dedicated, empathetic colleague, and Ella and I had a good time talking with her.
Books mentioned:
Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel by Katherine Center
Out of My Mind, Out of My Heart, and Blended by Sharon Draper
Other Wo...2022-05-1754 min
Currently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 20: An Indie Bookstore Road TripOn this week’s episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: rethinking the book slump and nerdy book stats Today, for the meat of our episode we are hearing directly from you, the listeners! We’re visiting your favorite indie bookstores and hearing about the books they pressed into your hands. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! New: we a...2021-12-1342 min
Quick PicksEpisode 7: Audiobooks for Family Road TripsOver a year into this pandemic and now we can do things again, which instantly makes me think of taking a road trip! If your family (with children) is planning on a road trip or you'll have time to listen to chapter books on audio, we have a list of suggestions for you. Kelly from our Youth Services Department is my expert for this episode and we'll discuss a handful of titles for your family, and a list of titles we never even got to discuss listed here. There should be something for everyone! We are including, title, author...2021-06-2526 min
LÄS HÅRT!Tim Seeley, VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE – WINTER'S TEETHDen här månaden samtalar Johan Wanloo och Magnus Dahl om en serietidning baserad på rollspelet ”Vampire: The Masquerade”. Den heter ”Winter’s Teeth” och görs av Tim Seeley och lite andra lirare.
Magnus undrar även hur serier ens kan bli populära, och Johan sitter i kläm mellan sitt hoardingbeteende och Skatteverket.
Nu tar LÄS HÅRT sommarlov och återkommer i slutet av augusti.
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Vårt avsnitt om kampsporttjejer vs dinosaurer, avsnittet om bortglömda bestsellers, Harold Robbins, Sidney Sheldon, Jackie Collins, Andrew Wilson ”Harold Robbins: The Man W...2021-05-3156 min
P's in a Pod3.4. Gap-Year Endeavors of a PescatarianMeet Katherine Brubaker: gap-year student from Orange County, CA. Our first gap-year guest shares some insights into what led her to make the decision to take a year off, her experience as a field organizer for the Biden campaign, and what she has planned for the rest of the year. As a vegetarian-turned-pescatarian, she also discusses the environmental implications of meat consumption and the ineffective nature of scare tactics in bringing about real environmental change. Katherine offers up a feminist critique of Twilight, her opinion on low-rise jeans, and what qualities she values in her relationships.*This episode...2020-11-281h 35
Victoria a Podcast for GirlsEpisode 21 - Five of my favorite books so farIn today's episode I'll talk about five of my favorites books, I hope you read them. You won't regret it! (EN)
Book list:
1) The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
2) Dream on, Amber by Emma Shevah and Helen Crawford-White
3) Who Were the Beatles? (Who Was?) by Geoff Edgers
4) Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 by Elena Favilli y Francesca Cavallo
5) Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson y Donna Diamond2020-10-1722 min
Schooling in His NameMy 2020 Curriculum ChoicesMy 2020-2021 curriculum choices! I will try to snap some pictures for instagram as well :)Book Suggestions:The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney The One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateThe War that Saved My Life by Kimberly BrubakerCurriculum Choices:Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 2 and 5Christian Light Social Study Series : Grade 3 and 5The Good and The Beautiful Mammal Unit StudyHorizons Math: Grade 2Math Lessons for a Living Education by Masterbooks : Grade 5United States Government by Gather Round Homeschool2020-07-2020 min