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We are Extension - Douglas County, KS PodcastBlast from the Past! 4-H, Fair and Agriculture! - Rooted in AgMargit is back with another episode of "Rooted in Ag." In this episode she speaks with her guest, Margaret Kalb. Margaret Kalb, the previous Douglas County Fair Executive Administrator, has been a part of extension in varying capacities for over 26 years and counting! Listen in as they discuss: Agriculture Side of the Fair 4-H and Agriculture Fun Tidbits of History from Past Fairs Hosts: Margit Kaltenekker Bio Guest: Margaret Kalb Other Resources: Agriculture Resource Page Agriculture News and Events Page Farm...2025-07-2117 min
Rereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettOn this episode, we reread Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved 1911 classic The Secret Garden, about Mary, a neglected girl who discovers a garden on her uncle's Yorkshire estate that has been locked up for ten years. We discuss the magic of secret places and Hodgson's surprising ties to the United States, including periods living in a Tennessee log cabin and in Washington, D.C.Mentioned on this episode:Other books by Burnett:A Little Princess(originally published as Sara Crewe) (1905)Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886)Through One Administration(1881), an adult novel about...2025-01-2331 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Summer of the Swans by Betsy ByarsOn this episode, we reread Betsy Byars' The Summer of the Swans, which won the 1971 Newbery Medal. It's an evocative story of a 14-year-old girl who's preoccupied with her big feet and her puce sneakers until the disappearance of her younger brother, who has an intellectual disability, forces her to look beyond her own adolescent thoughts. Mentioned on the podcast:The 1970 Kirkus Review review of the book 1971 Newbery Honor Book Enchantress from the Starsby Sylvia Louise EngdahlAnother 1970 book about an adolescent girl's search for identity that, in Mary Grace's opinion, sh...2024-11-2830 min
You're BookedBella Mackie - You're BookedWe're back! And we're kicking off series 16 in style with the brilliant author, journalist and broadcaster Bella Mackie! Bella is the author of the inspirational running book Jog On, the bestselling How To Kill Your Family and her highly anticipated latest What a Way To Go. We talked to her about the importance of Judy Blume, funny books, finding the right book at the right time and vanishing chickens. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our Bookshop.org store. Order your copy of Daisy's new novel Pity Party RIGHT HERE and see book tour dates and v...2024-09-2353 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Ramona the Pest by Beverly ClearyDeborah and Mary Grace discuss Beverly Cleary's 1968 classic Ramona the Pest. This was the first book starring Ramona, who appeared in Cleary's earlier books as Beezus's annoying little sister before going on to become Cleary's most beloved character. Mentioned in this episode:Other books by Beverly Cleary:Ellen Tebbits (1951)Henry Huggins (1950)Henry and Beezus (1952)Mitch and Amy (1967)Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983, winner of the 1984 Newbery Medal)Other Rereading Our Childhood episodes:Rereading "B" is for BetsyRereading A Wrinkle in T...2024-08-0841 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading February's Road by John VerneyMary Grace introduces Deborah to John Verney’s 1961 novel February’s Road. Other books by Verney:Friday’s Tunnel (1959)Ismo (1964)Seven Sunflower Seeds (1968)Samson’s Hoard (1973)Going to the Wars (1955)A Dinner of Herbs (1966)Also mentioned:The Arm of the Starfish (1965) by Madeleine L’Engle,Verney’s illustrations.A post on the blog Clothes in Books.The illustrations of Edward Ardizzone.An obituary of Verney in The Independent.A post on the Farnham Trust’s website about Verney. 2024-05-2942 min
Vakaras su knygaMargaret Atwood. „Švino amžius“. II dalisMargaret Atwood. „Švino amžius“. Išleido leidykla „Alma littera“.Margaret Atvūd – iš Kanados kilusi rašytoja, poetė, eseistė, literatūros kritikė, išradėja, mokytoja ir aplinkosaugos aktyvistė. Daugiau nei 40 knygų autorė yra pelniusi gausybę literatūros apdovanojimų, tarp kurių ir prestižinę „Man Booker“ premiją už romaną „Aklasis žudikas“ ir tarptautinę Franzo Kafkos literatūros premiją už viso gyvenimo pasiekimus. Rašytojos kūriniai išleisti daugiau nei 35 šalyse ir išversti į daugiau nei 40 kalbų.Apsakymą „Švino amžius“ skaito aktorius Vytautas Anužis.2024-05-0324 minVakaras su knygaMargaret Atwood. „Švino amžius“. I dalisMargaret Atwood. „Švino amžius“. Išleido leidykla „Alma littera“.Margaret Atvūd – iš Kanados kilusi rašytoja, poetė, eseistė, literatūros kritikė, išradėja, mokytoja ir aplinkosaugos aktyvistė. Daugiau nei 40 knygų autorė yra pelniusi gausybę literatūros apdovanojimų, tarp kurių ir prestižinę „Man Booker“ premiją už romaną „Aklasis žudikas“ ir tarptautinę Franzo Kafkos literatūros premiją už viso gyvenimo pasiekimus. Rašytojos kūriniai išleisti daugiau nei 35 šalyse ir išversti į daugiau nei 40 kalbų.Apsakymą „Švino amžius“ skaito aktorius Vytautas Anužis.2024-05-0225 minYou're BookedLucy Vine, Yomi Adegoke and Laura Kay Live at the Margate Bookie - You're BookedWe are back at this year's Margate Bookie for a fun, frank and freewheeling conversation with three brilliant authors: Lucy Vine, Yomi Adegoke and Laura Kay! Lucy Vine is a journalist and author of five novels including Hot Mess, Are We Nearly There Yet, What Fresh Hell, Bad Choices and her latest, the critically acclaimed Seven Exes. Yomi Adegoke is a journalist, podcaster and author, co-writing Slay in Your Lane with Elizabeth Uviebinené before releasing the bestselling, critically lauded novel The List. Laura Kay is a journalist and author of the much-loved novels Tell Me Everything, The Split and h...2023-12-0450 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeOn the first episode, Mary Grace and Deborah revisit Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's 1970 classic of adolescence.Mentioned on the podcast:Other books by Judy Blume:Then Again, Maybe I Won’t, the boy equivalent of Are You There, God? It’s Me, MargaretTales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, the first two books in the popular Fudge seriesIt’s Not the End of the World, the story of a girl whose parents are divorcingForever, the much-banned book about a teen...2023-05-1840 min
Pirmas sakinysPirmas sakinys. Vertėjas iš Toronto. Iš aštuonių kalbųKažin ar tarp tikrų Lietuvos skaitytojų atrastume bent vieną, kuris nebūtų skaitęs bent vienos šio laidos pašnekovo verstos knygos.Valdas V. Petrauskas į lietuvių kalbą išvertė tokius Vakarų kultūrai reikšmingus autorius kaip Miguelis de Cervantesas Saavedra, Émile Zola, Gabrielis García Márquezas, Margaret Atwood, Julio Cortázaras ir kiti.Trisdešimt metų gyvenantis Toronte vertėjas iš prancūzų, ispanų, anglų, italų, lenkų, katalonų, portugalų, švedų kalbų „Pirmame sakinyje“ pasakojo apie natūralų polinkį kalboms nuo jaunystės, išmoktus gero vertimo principus, jam svarbiausias išverstas knygas ir autorius, visą gyvenimą jam padėjusią šeimą –...2023-02-0240 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 408 || Literary Therapy, Vol. 19This week on From the Front Porch, it’s time for another Literary Therapy session! Our literary Frasier Crane, Annie, is back to answer more of your reading questions and dilemmas. If you have a question you would like Annie to answer in a future episode, you can leave us a voicemail here.
Our new website will be live on Friday, January 20! You can purchase books mentioned in today’s episode in the store or on our website starting January 20:
Heating & Cooling by Beth Ann Fennelly (unavailable to order)
84, Charing Cross Road by Hele...2023-01-191h 10
Novel PairingsBehind the scenes of the shop around the corner with Annie B. JonesHere at Novel Pairings, if there’s one thing we love almost as much as reading it’s supporting independent bookstores. Today, we’re re-airing an interview with one of our favorite indie bookstore insiders, Annie B. Jones, owner of The Bookshelf in Thomasville, Georgia. Annie shares a little about her own reading life and tastes, and offers some sweet and moving book pairings for one of her favorite classics: Little Women. Remember, you can support The Bookshelf or your favorite local indie bookstore and the Novel Pairings podcast by signing up or gifting a Libro.fm members...2021-12-071h 07