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Boars, Gore, and SwordsReacherFinally Prime Video has given the world a hero tall enough to do Lee Child proud. Red & Ivan punch their way through the single highway that takes them to Margrave, Georgia to talk Reacher. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords 2023-12-2056 min
Not Your Mother's LibraryEpisode 47: A Pirate's Life for MeWe prepare for Talk Like a Pirate Day by recommending swashbuckling tales of the high seas. 🏴☠️
Check out what we talked about:
Books mentioned:
"A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix" by C.B. Lee with readalike "The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea" by Maggie Tokuda-Hall. "Pirate Stew" by Neil Gaiman with readalikes "P Is for Pirate: A Pirate Alphabet" by Eve Bunting and "Let's Explore a Pirate Ship" by Nicholas Harris.
Movies and TV shows mentioned:
Black Sails, Starz
The Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, Directors Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall, Espen Sandberg, and Joachim Rønning
Cutthroat...2023-09-0112 min
The Reference DeskBly Balloon Bomb Tragedy of WWII, Pt. 2In Part Two of the Bly Balloon Bomb Tragedy, we learn about the manufacturing of the Japanese Balloon Bombs by young Japanese schoolgirls in terrible working conditions. We also learn about the terrible loyalty questionnaire given to incarcerated Japanese Americans, which, when answered “incorrectly” sent hundreds of families to a maximum security incarceration camp. And, we will learn about the only civilian casualties on mainland American soil during the war. Staff PicksRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltPeace is a Chain Reaction by Tanya Lee StoneRecommendationsMovies2023-05-101h 26The Reference DeskBly Balloon Bomb Tragedy of WWII, Pt. 1In this episode, Hailee is bewitched by the Bly Balloon Bomb Tragedy of WWII. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States officially entered WWII. Immediately, Americans began interrogating and then incarcerating Japanese Americans, many of them citizens, along the west coast. After America responded to the Pearl Harbor attack by bombing Tokoyo, Japan was infuriated that America remained relatively untouched by warfare. So, they tasked scientists with creating a weapon that would reach American soil. They came up with a balloon capable of using the recently discovered Jet Stream to carry bombs across the Pacific. T...2023-05-031h 15
Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 59: That's Literally the Point of the Book!In this pre-recorded episode, Tori and Nicole discuss their thoughts about banned books during Banned Books Week, held nationally from September 18 through September 24, 2022. From The Hate U Give to Lord of the Flies, the librarians break down their thoughts about some of the most commonly banned books in the country and their opinions. Tori also shares about new children's books that have caught her eye. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below:
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas;
The Color Purple by Alice Walker;
Lord of the Flies by William...2022-11-0351 min
Hey YAIt’s Pumpkin Spice O’Clock!This week, Tirzah and Erica talk about all the things that bring fall vibes to their reading lists!Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter!This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Books and Links:Enola Holmes 2 is coming!Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy SpringerPumpkinheads by Ra...2022-09-1454 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for May 10, 2022This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Forbidden City, Café Con Lychee, Unfadeable, and more great books.Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and Shawn HarrisCafé Con Lychee by Emery LeeForbidd...2022-05-1043 min
Reading GlassesEp 227 - Horny Werewolves and Candlesticks in Books - Halloween 2021 with Maggie Tokuda-HallBrea and Mallory talk about werewolf books for Halloween! And interview SQUAD author Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -SoylentCode:GLASSESDipsea Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmReading Glasses ReadathonSunday 11/149-5pm PTGirly Drinks Virtual LaunchLibrary ExtensionMaggie T...2021-10-2855 min
Hey YAI'm a Cancer, How About You?Kelly and Erica dive into recent YA books that explore mental health and highlight some really pretty graphic novels.
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SHOWNOTES
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown
Home, Home by Lisa Allen Agostini
When The...2021-10-1345 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 56: A Truly Eventful WeekIt's October, and we are literally drowning in so many events. In fact, MORE events got scheduled for this week after I had already recorded this episode, so check out the description for full details! Events this week: Tuesday, October 5th: Zack Smedley, in conversation with Bill Konigsberg Wednesday, October 6th: Lisa Unger, in conversation with Caroline Kepnes Wednesday, October 6th: Margaret Rogerson, in conversation with Ayana Gray and Chloe Gong Wednesday, October 6th: Marlene Perez and Molly E. Lee Thursday, October 7th: Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Li...2021-10-0519 min
Novel Gaming!#17 — Gaming! But Not Video Gaming!We're talking about games! But not video games?! We're diving into our favorite card, board, and paper & pencil games. As we long to hang out IRL once again, we discuss games we grew up with, games we've played virtually, and games we can't wait to play in person! As always, before we dive in, we check in on what we're reading, watching, playing, and thinking about.
Reading:
'The Amazing Spider-Man' by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko
'The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea' by Maggie Tokuda-Hall
'Upright Women Wanted' by Sarah Gailey
'Diana: Her...2021-04-221h 10Boars, Gore, and SwordsWYSBW: WarriorWarrior on HBO Max. Red finally convinces Ivan to watch a show that seems to have been created with exactly him in mind. A martial arts drama originally conceived by Bruce Lee, stolen by The Man, only to be resurrected by Cinemax then rescued by HBO Max. It’s got drama! punching! funk drops! The patreon has a beta episode of Failure to Adapt, a podcast Red is working on with Maggie Tokuda-Hall! Also check Red’s new streaming game show on twitch, Blabbermouth! Support Ivan & Red!->patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twit...2021-01-2044 min
Drunk SafariThe Cloacal KissPaleontologist and pal, LEE HALL is back to talk about the UNDENIABLY best dinosaur. We get into the T-Rex in all their tiny-armed glory, and learn my new favorite term: the cloacal kiss. So. Hold on to your butts. Show Notes COME SEE DRUNK SAFARI LIVE on August 29th! Lee Hall on Twitter The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter 2019-08-0940 min
Drunk SafariWeird, Murder Turtle Alien Fish Monster Bug Thinga.k.a. ‘the pissed off placoderm, the destroyer of the devonian, the razor-jawed murder fish from hell, the CLEVELAND CLEAVER’ We're covering our very first *extinct* animal, with paleontologist and special guest LEE HALL! So naturally, we go for the murderfish. We talk armored faces, shark relatives and also-- improbably-- trees. Show Notes Lee Hall on Twitter The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter 2018-06-2940 minDrunk SafariCreepy Little Bug Handsa.k.a. ‘misandry zombies’ and ‘something is wrong it’s time to go to the OBGYN discharge fish’ Oh girl. Someone had to cover them, and we're very pleased to report that it is civil rights labor attorney REBECCA LEE who has taken on the task of defending praying mantises. We talk obscure, medieval art and also MURDER. Also discharge. We got a lot done that day, and honestly I'm very proud of both of us. Show Notes Support Drunk Safari on Patreon Adam on Twitter Maggie on Twitter Drunk Safari on Twitter J...2018-06-0834 min