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Exploring Washington StateUncovering the Miracles of Nancy Pearl: Seattle's Most Famous LibrarianNancy Pearl is an American librarian, best-selling author, literary critic, and the former executive of the Washington Center for the Book at Seattle Public Library. She is known for her work promoting reading and libraries, and is the inspiration behind the popular "Librarian Action Figure".You will learn:1. How Nancy Pearl, a retired librarian, used her childhood library to pursue a career in librarianship and how she has gone on to make an impact on the profession. 2. The story of how Nancy Pearl became the model for the first librarian action figure. ...2023-03-221h 16
Club BookClub Book Episode 106 Nancy PearlNancy Pearl is America’s Librarian. As the head of the Washington Center for the Book, she pioneered the groundbreaking “If All of Seattle Read the Same Book” series in the late 1990s. The Library of Congress now estimates that upwards of 400 “community read” programs take place every year, and each owes a debt to Pearl’s replicable template. Nancy Pearl is also an acknowledged expert in readers advisory, both within librarianship and outside of the field. Her bestselling, multi-installment Book Lust series is a testament to her uncanny ability to recommend a book “for every mood, moment and reason” – to p...2021-02-181h 03
SIX-GUN JUSTICE PODCASTSIX-GUN CONVERSATIONS—NANCY PEARLIn this Six-Gun Justice Conversation segment, Paul chats with best-selling author, Nancy Pearl. Nationally honored librarian and literary critic, Nancy regularly discusses books on NPR’s Morning Edition and hosts the Seattle cable television show Book Lust With Nancy Pearl, featuring interviews with authors, poets, and other literary figures.For the twelve book series Nancy Pearl's Book Lust Rediscoveries published by Amazon Encore, she edited a new edition of Clair Huffaker’s The Cowboy and the Cossack—which happens to be Paul's favorite Western—providing an insightful introduction to the volume.But best of all, Nancy is...2020-12-0922 min
Listen To The Most Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Today!The Writer's Library: he Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives by Jeff Schwager, Nancy PearlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/414925to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Writer's Library: he Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives
Author: Jeff Schwager, Nancy Pearl
Narrator: Luis A. Urrea, Ryan Do, Jeff Schwager, Jd Jackson, Piper Goodeve, Lameece Issaq, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Nancy Pearl, Laurie Frankel, Andrew Eiden, Xe Sands, Vendela Vida, Emily Woo Zeller, Siri Hustvedt, Dominic Hoffman, Richard Ford, Eileen Stevens, Rick Adamson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 8, 2020
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
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Performed by Nancy Pearl, Jeff Schwager and a multi-cast that includes book contributors Luis Alberto U...2020-09-0811h 21Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & AnthologiesThe Writer's Library: he Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives by Jeff Schwager, Nancy PearlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/414925to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Writer's Library: he Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives
Author: Jeff Schwager, Nancy Pearl
Narrator: Luis A. Urrea, Ryan Do, Jeff Schwager, Jd Jackson, Piper Goodeve, Lameece Issaq, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Nancy Pearl, Laurie Frankel, Andrew Eiden, Xe Sands, Vendela Vida, Emily Woo Zeller, Siri Hustvedt, Dominic Hoffman, Richard Ford, Eileen Stevens, Rick Adamson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 8, 2020
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Performed by Nancy Pearl, Jeff Schwager and a multi-cast that includes book contributors Luis Alberto U...2020-09-0811h 21
The Library is OpenNancy Pearl - The Library is Open ep. 21 -We are happy to announce our newest session of The Library is Open Podcast! Today’s session features an interview with Nancy Pearl, a best-selling author, librarian, literary critic and READING ENTHUSIAST. Listen as Jessie and Nancy discuss the different facets of reading, why libraries matter, and of course her love of books.About Nancy PearlNancy Pearl regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of reading at libraries, literacy organizations, and community groups around the world. She can be found on NPR’s Morning Edition and KWGS-FM in Tulsa, Oklahoma talking about her favorite book...2020-03-0927 min
The Bittersweet LifeREADING (with Nancy Pearl)Most book-lovers would agree that reading is the best way to travel without leaving the comfort of your favorite armchair. This week, Katy sits down with librarian and world-famous book expert Nancy Pearl to discuss what makes a book a great armchair travel read, as opposed to simply a book set in an unfamiliar place. Listen all the way to the end to hear Nancy’s scandalous and controversial strategy for dealing with the weight of too many books while traveling. Also, discover the one setting Katy avoids when it comes to travel reads. ...2020-01-1317 min
The Kitchen Sisters Present119 - Nancy Pearl—Librarian Action FigureNancy Pearl—she’s been called “one of the 10 coolest librarians alive.” She’s the bestselling author of “Book
Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Reason,” and a regular commentator about books on NPR’s Morning Edition. She’s the creator of the much loved and imitated If All Seattle Read The Same Book project, encouraging everyone in the city to read the same book at the same time. And then, of course, there’s the Nancy Pearl Librarian Action Figure with amazing push-button shushing action.
A brilliant and entertaining storyteller, Nancy reveals how she became the “five...2019-07-0924 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsNancy Pearl on Nancy Pearl
That Stack of Books listeners, I am back with an interview with none other than Nancy Pearl.Nancy has written her first novel, "George and Lizzie." It's a love story, with one partner, Lizzie, trying to figure out just how committed she is to George, who seems to be going along with a heart full of love and a head full of patience. We met in Seattle at the Bryant Corner Cafe, our ongoing book club haunt, to talk about her foray into fiction. 2017-12-0400 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsNancy Pearl on Nancy Pearl<figure class="
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Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #169 - Nancy Pearl visits OverDrive!On today's episode, Adam and Jill recap OverDrive's Halloween extravaganza before discussing the books they're reading currently. Then, the main event: Nancy Pearl live and in our offices! Nancy visited Cleveland for some library events and took time out of her busy schedule to talk books with us because she is simply the best. Take a listen! Books mentioned in this episode The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell Blood Rose Rebellion by Rosalyn Eves George & Lizzie by Nancy Pearl In The Woods by Tana...2017-11-0228 min
Free Audiobook: Where Stories Come to LifeGeorge and Lizzie: A Novel Audiobook by Nancy PearlListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 302278
Title: George and Lizzie: A Novel
Author: Nancy Pearl
Narrator: Nancy Pearl
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-05-17
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Family Life
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From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotional, “Anne-Tyler-esque” (Library Journal) debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads.
George and Lizzie are a couple, meeting as college students and marrying soon after graduation, but no one would ever describe them of being soulmates. George grew up in a warm...2017-09-0510h 00
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From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotional, “Anne-Tyler-esque” (Library Journal) debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads. George and Lizzie are a couple, meeting as college students and marrying soon after graduation, but no one would ever describe them of being soulmates. George grew up in a warm and loving family—his father an orthodontist, his mother a stay-at-ho...2017-09-0510h 00Download Best Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionGeorge and Lizzie: A Novel by Nancy PearlPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/302278to listen full audiobooks.
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From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotional, “Anne-Tyler-esque” (Library Journal) debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads. George and Lizzie are a couple, meeting as college students and marrying soon after graduation, but no one would ever describe them of being soulmates. George grew up in a warm and loving family—his father an orthodontist, his mother a sta...2017-09-0510h 00
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernGeorge and Lizzie: A Novel by Nancy PearlPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/302278 to listen full audiobooks. Title: George and Lizzie: A Novel Author: Nancy Pearl Narrator: Nancy Pearl Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 5, 2017 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotional, “Anne-Tyler-esque” (Library Journal) debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads. George and Lizzie are a couple, meeting as college students and marrying soon after graduation, but no one would ever describe them of being soulmates. George grew up in a warm and loving family—his father an orthodontist, his mother a sta...2017-09-0503 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaGeorge and Lizzie: A Novel by Nancy PearlPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/302278 to listen full audiobooks. Title: George and Lizzie: A Novel Author: Nancy Pearl Narrator: Nancy Pearl Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: September 5, 2017 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: From “America’s librarian” and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotional, “Anne-Tyler-esque” (Library Journal) debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads. George and Lizzie are a couple, meeting as college students and marrying soon after graduation, but no one would ever describe them of being soulmates. George grew up in a warm and loving family—his father an orthodontist, his mother a sta...2017-09-0503 minDownload New Releases Full Audiobooks in Fiction, ContemporaryGeorge and Lizzie Audiobook by Nancy PearlListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: George and Lizzie
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George and Lizzie have radically different understandings of what love and marriage should be. George grew up in a warm and loving family - his father...2017-09-059h 46How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryGeorge and Lizzie by Nancy Pearl | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: George and Lizzie
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Release date: 09-05-17
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Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
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From "America's librarian" and NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl comes an emotionally riveting debut novel about an unlikely marriage at a crossroads.
George and Lizzie have radically different understandings of what love and marriage should be. George grew up in a warm and loving family - his father, an orthodontist, his mother, a stay-at-home mom - while Lizzie grew up...2017-09-059h 46
The Kindle ChroniclesTKC 474 Nancy PearlAuthor of George & Lizzie Interview starts at 14:30 and ends at 44:06 “Because of their childhoods I think they approach the world in such different ways--George the pathological optimist and Lizzie the person who knows the glass is totally empty and that you’re just imagining any water. I don’t know what keeps any two people together in a marriage, and I’ve been married 51 years!” News “‘Cortana, Open Alexa,’ Amazon Says. And Microsoft Agrees.” by Nick Wingfield at The New York Times - August 30, 2017 Amazon press release - August 30, 2017 Amazon annou...2017-09-0244 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #137 - Book Recommendations with Nancy Pearl, America's LibrarianOn today's episode, Adam and Jill chat with Nancy Pearl! Nancy regularly offers book recommendations on NPR, was named Librarian of the Year in 2011 by Library Journal and even has her own action figure. Nancy has long been known for her ability to recommend books and now she's written her own debut novel, George and Lizzie. During the conversation, Nancy discusses her new book, libraries and a whole slew of other fun topics. She then does us the honor of providing loads of book recommendations (listed and linked below). Take a listen! Books featured in t...2017-07-2043 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDon't Be Afraid of Science Fiction or Why Nancy Hates Lumping Books Into CategoriesHere are some books that should appeal to the fan and the skeptic of science fiction.2016-05-3100 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDon't Be Afraid of Science Fiction or Why Nancy Hates Lumping Books Into CategoriesHere are some books that should appeal to the fan and the skeptic of science fiction.2016-05-3134 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHow Would You Imagine an American Truth and Reconciliation Commission?Nancy wanted to talk about two books that delve into America's civil rights history. But there are so many more books and ideas to consider, we couldn't stop at two.2016-04-0834 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHow Would You Imagine an American Truth and Reconciliation Commission?Nancy wanted to talk about two books that delve into America's civil rights history. But there are so many more books and ideas to consider, we couldn't stop at two.2016-04-0800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThis Is The Love Story List You Need For Real Romance.<p></p><p><span>What is the difference between a love story and a romance? </span></p><p><span>Which do you prefer? </span></p>
<p></p><p>We sat down at the <a href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">Bryant Corner Café</a> to talk about love. Valentines Day had everyone thinking about it, but we got into a pretty substantive discussion about the difference between love stories a...2016-02-1334 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThis Is The Love Story List You Need For Real Romance.What is the difference between a love story and a romance? Which do you prefer?
We sat down at the Bryant Corner Café to talk about love. Valentines Day had everyone thinking about it, but we got into a pretty substantive discussion about the difference between love stories and romances. Finally, different kinds of love, between different people emerge as our main theme. Nancy started out, however, by calling our attention to a recently published novel she found remarkable by an author she fol...2016-02-1300 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsPalate CleansersNancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy SewallRecorded at The Bryant Corner Café in Seattle. With so much turmoil in the world, sometimes a reader just wants to reset before plunging back into the intellectual fray. Nancy Pearl is calling the books you might turn to as palate cleansers.
Pretty quickly, though, the readers around the big table at the Bryant Corner Café started putting their own spin on the notion. First off, though, mark your calendar. Don Delillo has a new b...2016-01-0600 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsPalate Cleansers<p></p><p>Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall</p><p>Recorded at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">The Bryant Corner Café</a> in Seattle.</p><p> </p><p>With so much turmoil in the world, sometimes a reader just wants to reset before plunging back into the intellectual fray. Nancy Pearl is calling the books you might turn to as palate cleansers.</p>
<p> </p><p> <...2016-01-0634 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHappy Thanksgiving- What We Are Reading<p></p><p>We met at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">Bryant Corner Café</a> for cookies, coffee and a survey of what’s on everyone’s stack of books.</p>
<p></p><p> </p><p>Nancy also had some news about the finalists for National Book Award Short List for Young Adult Novels</p><p> </p><p>Laura Rubey “Bone Gap”</p><p>Neal S...2015-11-2534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHappy Thanksgiving- What We Are ReadingWe met at the Bryant Corner Café for cookies, coffee and a survey of what’s on everyone’s stack of books.
Nancy also had some news about the finalists for National Book Award Short List for Young Adult Novels Laura Rubey “Bone Gap”Neal Shusterman, ”Challenger Deep”Noelle Stevenson, “Nimona” She also had news about the finalistsfor the Carnegie Award given by the America Library Association(Fiction) Viet Thanh Nguyen, “The Sympathizer”H...2015-11-2500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsPolitical Books For a Political SeasonPolitical Books for a Political SeasonWe recorded this episode on November 3rd. All the off year electioneering had us thinking about the books that delved into political issues, both fiction and non-fiction. But let's face it, so many books are tinged with politics.
The Books we discussed this episode.Alan Drury, “Advise and Consent.”Robert Penn Warren, “All The King’s Men.”Dale Russakoff, “The Prize: Who’s In Charge of America’s Schools?” – "Education isn’t separate from quality of life." - NancyGeoffrey Can...2015-11-1400 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsPolitical Books For a Political Season<p>Political Books for a Political Season</p><p>We recorded this episode on November 3rd. All the off year electioneering had us thinking about the books that delved into political issues, both fiction and non-fiction. But let's face it, so many books are tinged with politics.</p>
<p> </p><p> </p><p>The Books we discussed this episode.</p><p>Alan Drury, “Advise and Consent.”</p><p>Robert Penn Warren, “All The King’s Men.”<...2015-11-1434 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsBest Books of 2015 (So Far)<p>We are back at the<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com"> Bryant Corner Cafe</a> with a tough task from Nancy Pearl. What has been the best book of 2015. Some of us chose books published this year- which is what Nancy was aiming for, in fiction and non-fiction. Others just mentioned their best read so far. </p><p>In addition, we offer an excerpt from <a target="_blank" href="http://www2.bookstore.washington.edu/_events/events_cal.taf?evmonth=10&evyear=2015&...2015-11-0734 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsBest Books of 2015 (So Far)We are back at the Bryant Corner Cafe with a tough task from Nancy Pearl. What has been the best book of 2015. Some of us chose books published this year- which is what Nancy was aiming for, in fiction and non-fiction. Others just mentioned their best read so far. In addition, we offer an excerpt from Steve's interview with Patrick Kennedy about his book "A Common Struggle." We will post the entire interview in a That Stack of Books extra soon.
Here is the list of The Best Book(s...2015-11-0700 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWe Spill Puns and Grammar all over Town Hall<p>That Stack of Books at <a target="_blank" href="https://townhallseattle.org">Town Hall,</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://townhallseattle.org/event/steve-scher-and-nancy-pearl-with-katy-sewall/">October 18th, 2015</a>. Puns, grammar jokes, a festive audience great guests and prizes galore. Our guests, <a target="_blank" href="http://martha-brockenbrough.squarespace.com">Martha Brockenbrough</a>, founder of National Grammar Day and author of "Things That Make Us (Sic)", and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fridaclements.com">Frida Clements,</a> artist and illustrator...2015-10-2434 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWe Spill Puns and Grammar all over Town HallThat Stack of Books at Town Hall, October 18th, 2015. Puns, grammar jokes, a festive audience great guests and prizes galore. Our guests, Martha Brockenbrough, founder of National Grammar Day and author of "Things That Make Us (Sic)", and Frida Clements, artist and illustrator, author of "Have a Little Pun."
Hope you enjoy our show at Town Hall. Love to see you at The Bryant Corner Cafe November 3rd for the show. We will be talking about political books, both, fiction and non-fiction. See you are 3 pm. Don't forget,Watch Nancy Pearl...2015-10-2400 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsOctober Books and Amy Stewart<p>Nancy Pearl has some book news for October, we hear about a whole bunch of great books and author Amy Stewart talks about her first novel, "Girl Waits With Gun." It is a novel of strong women living in the early 20th Century who do not suffer the depredations of bullies silently.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/7D9bRVM3s1A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2015-10-1334 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsOctober Books and Amy StewartNancy Pearl has some book news for October, we hear about a whole bunch of great books and author Amy Stewart talks about her first novel, "Girl Waits With Gun." It is a novel of strong women living in the early 20th Century who do not suffer the depredations of bullies silently.2015-10-1300 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsLive From Town Hall July 23rd ( Well Taped Now, of course-but we were Live then)<p></p><p>That Stack of Books, the Town Hall Summer Edition.</p><p>Nancy Pearl, Katy Sewall and Steve Scher were at Town Hall July 23rd, helping celebrate 15 years of great programs at the young, robust and august cultural center.</p>
<p> </p><p>We hope you like this show. If you do, please join us at <a target="_blank" href="https://townhallseattle.org/event/steve-scher-katy-sewall-nancy-pearl/">Town Hall Sunday October 18th</a> at 6:30- after the Seahawks g...2015-09-2334 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsLive From Town Hall July 23rd ( Well Taped Now, of course-but we were Live then)That Stack of Books, the Town Hall Summer Edition.Nancy Pearl, Katy Sewall and Steve Scher were at Town Hall July 23rd, helping celebrate 15 years of great programs at the young, robust and august cultural center.
We hope you like this show. If you do, please join us at Town Hall Sunday October 18th at 6:30- after the Seahawks game. Tickets are just $5. Invite your friends. Win fabulous prizes. We told a few book jokes to start the show. Nancy shared book suggestions with audience members. W...2015-09-2300 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsFound In Translation<p>People who translate between languages make books accessible to those of us who might otherwise never be able to enjoy the literature of the whole world. Many of us, probably way too many of us, don’t speak, let alone read, a language other than the one we were born into. </p><p>Nancy Pearl talks about a translator who has done award-winning translation. Carol Brown Janeway translates almost exclusively from German to English and Nancy Pearl says you could do well just reading her tr...2015-06-2934 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsFound In TranslationPeople who translate between languages make books accessible to those of us who might otherwise never be able to enjoy the literature of the whole world. Many of us, probably way too many of us, don’t speak, let alone read, a language other than the one we were born into. Nancy Pearl talks about a translator who has done award-winning translation. Carol Brown Janeway translates almost exclusively from German to English and Nancy Pearl says you could do well just reading her translations.We discuss other books we can enjoy in...2015-06-2900 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWords vs. Pictures.<p>Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the folks at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">Bryant Corner Cafe</a> talk about graphic novels and our imaginative powers.</p>
<p></p><p>Now here is a contentious episode. Really, you wonder, contentious? Yes, because we discuss the value of the graphic novel and the comic strip and the comic book.</p><p>The contention comes in when we start to debate whether or not words release our imaginations...2015-06-1434 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWords vs. Pictures.Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the folks at the Bryant Corner Cafe talk about graphic novels and our imaginative powers.
Now here is a contentious episode. Really, you wonder, contentious? Yes, because we discuss the value of the graphic novel and the comic strip and the comic book.The contention comes in when we start to debate whether or not words release our imaginations in a way that the pictures, drawn or filmed do not. Does the book, words on the page, give the readers' imagination the f...2015-06-1400 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMore Favorites From Off the Shelf At HomeNancy Pearl talks to Steve Scher and the folks around the table about their favorite books.
We had such a good time asking this question a few weeks back, we thought we'd ask folks again to bring in a favorite book they'd saved on the bookshelf at home. We thought asking for a favorite would be a much easier choice then asking a reader to pick the favorite book, but it turns out still to be a tough choice.Nancy’s favorite book of all time is the...2015-06-0500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMore Favorites From Off the Shelf At Home<p>Nancy Pearl talks to Steve Scher and the folks around the table about their favorite books. </p>
<p> </p><p> </p><p>We had such a good time asking this question a few weeks back, we thought we'd ask folks again to bring in a favorite book they'd saved on the bookshelf at home. We thought asking for a favorite would be a much easier choice then asking a reader to pick the favorite book, but it tu...2015-06-0534 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMysteries for the Summer Reader, 2015For some readers, the love of mysteries started with Nancy Drew.
Here are some suggestions for mystery readers from Nancy Pearl and the folks around the table at the Bryant Corner Cafe. Nancy Pearl says her enjoyment of mysteries is limited by some wince-worthy writing. But she avoids those writers. The books Nancy recommended and some suggestions from the rest of us around the table at The Bryant Corner Café, 32nd and 65th in the Bryant neighborhood in Seattle. We will be there next Tuesday, June 2nd at 3:15. Drop o...2015-05-2800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMysteries for the Summer Reader, 2015<p><span>For some readers, the love of mysteries started with Nancy Drew.</span></p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1432793172985_14416"> Here are some suggestions for mystery readers from <a href="http://www.nancypearl.com" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.nancypearl.com" target="_blank">Nancy Pearl </a>and the folks around the table at the <a href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com" target="_blank">Bryant Corner Cafe</a>. <br></p><p>Nancy Pearl says her...2015-05-2834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Books on The ShelfNancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and folks at the Bryant Corner Cafe share some of the books they just couldn't part with.
The Lions of Al Rassan , Guy Gavriel KayThe Wright Brothers, David McCulloughA Canticle For Leibowitz, Walter M. MillerThe Tough Guide to Fantasyland:The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel, Diana Wynne JonesA Thread of Grace, Mary Doria RussellThe Wild Braid , Stanley KunitzDarwin and the Beagle, Alan Morehead...2015-05-1800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Books on The Shelf<p>Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and folks at the Bryant Corner Cafe share some of the books they just couldn't part with.</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1431973026283_20452"><br></p><p><br></p><p></p><p>The Lions of Al Rassan , Guy Gavriel Kay</p><p>The Wright Brothers, David McCullough</p><p>A Canticle For Leibowitz, Walter M. Miller</p><p>The Tough Guide to...2015-05-1834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Next Big Book. We Are Talking Harry Potter Big! That Big!<p>Nancy Pearl brings a book she says is going to be the book all the Harry Potter fans will flock to. </p>
<p> </p><p>"<a target="_blank" href="http://www.npr.org/2014/10/17/356989525/heap-house-is-a-treasure-of-a-trash-tale">The Iremonger Trilogy</a>, written and illustrated by Edward Carey. "Heap House" is the first of the trilogy. Nancy says that ever since the Harry Potter books, she has been looking for the next book that will appeal to P...2015-05-0834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Next Big Book. We Are Talking Harry Potter Big! That Big!Nancy Pearl brings a book she says is going to be the book all the Harry Potter fans will flock to.
"The Iremonger Trilogy, written and illustrated by Edward Carey. "Heap House" is the first of the trilogy. Nancy says that ever since the Harry Potter books, she has been looking for the next book that will appeal to Potter fans with a story that is new and fresh. Here it is. Carey is telling a tale not of good versus evil, but of humans doing what t...2015-05-0800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Memoir These Days<p>Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the big table of readers at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">Bryant Corner Cafe</a> talk about the status of the memoir these days.</p>
<p> </p><p>We all lead lives that generate stories. Do these stories only have credibility when they are shared with others? Do we need to try to get them published to feel good about our efforts? Some critics are wondering w...2015-04-1534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Memoir These DaysNancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the big table of readers at the Bryant Corner Cafe talk about the status of the memoir these days.
We all lead lives that generate stories. Do these stories only have credibility when they are shared with others? Do we need to try to get them published to feel good about our efforts? Some critics are wondering whether this self-congratulatory age is producing too many memoirs.When author Ryan Boudinot published a critical article about fledgling writers, he struck a...2015-04-1500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDo Awards Help You Choose The Books You Read?<p>Nancy Pearls tells Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and our table full of readers at the Bryant Corner Cafe her thoughts on book awards. </p>
<p> </p><p>We get some behind the scenes glimpses of the awards process, and find out, among other things, that the publishers self nominate for some awards. </p><p>How do you use awards to help you find the next book to read? Nancy recommends reading the whole list of nominees and n...2015-04-0834 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDo Awards Help You Choose The Books You Read?Nancy Pearls tells Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and our table full of readers at the Bryant Corner Cafe her thoughts on book awards.
We get some behind the scenes glimpses of the awards process, and find out, among other things, that the publishers self nominate for some awards. How do you use awards to help you find the next book to read? Nancy recommends reading the whole list of nominees and not just the winners, because there you will find books for many tastes. 2015-04-0800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsTwo Views of Empire Builders:"The Strangler Vine" and "American Reckoning"Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher and Katy Sewall nibble at the Bryant Corner Cafe while talking about two books that offer different approaches to the same overarching theme- how empire builders move across the landscape into history.
The first is an historical account of the American Vietnam War. Christian Appy, “American Reckoning: The Vietnam War and Our National Identity” connects our current foreign policy actions to the attitudes that were revealed during our long war against Vietnam. "The Strangler Vine" is a classically styled mystery set in the British Raj. Though ligh...2015-04-0100 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsTwo Views of Empire Builders:"The Strangler Vine" and "American Reckoning"<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.nancypearl.com">Nancy Pearl</a>, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thehouseofpodcasts.com">Steve Scher</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebittersweetlife.net">Katy Sewall</a> nibble at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">Bryant Corner Cafe</a> while talking about two books that offer different approaches to the same overarching theme- how empire builders move across the landscape into history.</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1427738835677_15517"...2015-04-0134 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsSouthern WritersSteve Scher's pilgrimage to the American South triggers a conversation with Nancy Pearl and all the folks around the table about southern writers. But pretty soon we are trying to define the essence of a region and describe the cover of "Mandingo."
If you are looking a place to start thinking about southern writers, here are a few websites to check out. Flavorwire's list "of the best ever!"Ten Contemporary Southern Writers.The Fellowship of Southern Writers.2015-03-2600 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsSouthern Writers<p>Steve Scher's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thehouseofpodcasts.com/on-the-bus">pilgrimage</a> to the American South triggers a conversation with Nancy Pearl and all the folks around the table about southern writers. But pretty soon we are trying to define the essence of a region and describe the cover of "Mandingo."</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1427339481827_21380"><br></p><p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1427339481827_15348">If you are looking a place to start thinking about southern writers, here are a few websites to check out. ...2015-03-2634 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWhy Belong To Book Clubs?Nancy Pearl talks about the benefits of book clubs with Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the rest of folks around the table at The Bryant Corner Cafe. Nancy says there are some rules to follow that can make the book selections and the book chats much more meaningful.
We will be back recording at the Cafe Tuesday, March 24th at 3:15. Please join us.
You can check in on Nancy's book picks and all the places where she is sharing her love of reading at Nancy Pearl.com2015-03-1800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWhy Belong To Book Clubs?<p>Nancy Pearl talks about the benefits of book clubs with Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and the rest of folks around the table at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">The Bryant Corner Cafe</a>. Nancy says there are some rules to follow that can make the book selections and the book chats much more meaningful.</p>
<p><strong>We will be back recording at the Cafe Tuesday, March 24th at 3:15. Please join us.</strong> </p>
...2015-03-1834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWomen's History MonthNancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and our great readers are at the table at the The Bryant Corner Cafe again. We are talking about the books to read for March, Women's History Month.
We also get into a discussion of just whether or not these months set aside to particular groups are a positive or not.If you want to donate some books the Seattle Literacy Council is looking for you. They hold a fundraiser soon and need your support. Join us at the cafe next tuesday afternoon at 3:15. &n...2015-03-1400 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWomen's History Month<p>Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and our great readers are at the table at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">The Bryant Corner Cafe</a> again. We are talking about the books to read for March, <a target="_blank" href="http://womenshistorymonth.gov">Women's History Month</a>.</p>
<p> </p><p>We also get into a discussion of just whether or not these months set aside to particular groups are a positive or not.</p>&l...2015-03-1434 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWhat Books Shaped You Growing Up?Steve Scher and Nancy Pearl take up Katy Sewall's question, what books shaped you in high school? Our friends around the table have their own favorites. What are the books that shaped you?
2015-03-0500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsWhat Books Shaped You Growing Up?<p>Steve Scher and Nancy Pearl take up Katy Sewall's question, what books shaped you in high school? Our friends around the table have their own favorites. What are the books that shaped you?</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1424847398521_46180"><br></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/japJl1G7eEQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2015-03-0534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Pleasures and Perils of Re-reading Books<p>We gather again at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com">The Bryant Corner Cafe</a> to talk about books. Two new fiction works garnered glowing reviews from Nancy Pearl, the novel "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/234270/vanessa-and-her-sister-by-priya-parmar">Vanessa and Her Sister</a>" by Priya Parmar and "<a target="_blank" href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/240041/single-carefree-mellow-by-katherine-heiny">Single Carefree, Mellow</a>," short stories by Katherine Heiny. Then we take up the perils...2015-02-1934 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Pleasures and Perils of Re-reading BooksWe gather again at The Bryant Corner Cafe to talk about books. Two new fiction works garnered glowing reviews from Nancy Pearl, the novel "Vanessa and Her Sister" by Priya Parmar and "Single Carefree, Mellow," short stories by Katherine Heiny. Then we take up the perils and pleasure's of re-reading books.
Find us on Facebook. We twitter @thatstack. Write us with your comments and suggestions for future topics at thatstackofbooks@gmail.comHappy reading. 2015-02-1900 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Books On Your Shelf<p>What books sit on your shelf, waiting for you to finally pull them off and read them? For Nancy Pearl, it's Anthony Trollope. For Steve Scher, it's a number of natural history books. What's on your shelf?</p>
<p>Let's follow up with Nancy's suggestion and<a target="_blank" href="http://www.seattlechannel.org/BookLust/episodes?videoid=x23741"> listen to her interview</a> with the writer Stewart O'Nan.</p><p>You can find many interviews Nancy has conducted at the Seattle Channel, <a target="...2015-02-1134 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThe Books On Your ShelfWhat books sit on your shelf, waiting for you to finally pull them off and read them? For Nancy Pearl, it's Anthony Trollope. For Steve Scher, it's a number of natural history books. What's on your shelf?
Let's follow up with Nancy's suggestion and listen to her interview with the writer Stewart O'Nan.You can find many interviews Nancy has conducted at the Seattle Channel, Book Lust. 2015-02-1100 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHarper Lee's Second Book, John Vaillant's First NovelNancy Pearl , Steve Scher and friends talk about Harper Lee's 2nd novel, "Go Set A Watchman." Also, author John Vaillant, known for his award winning non-fiction, talks with Steve Scher about his first published novel, "The Jaguar's Children. " 2015-02-0500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHarper Lee's Second Book, John Vaillant's First Novel<p>Nancy Pearl , Steve Scher and friends talk about <a target="_blank" href="http://www.harperlee.com/bio.htm">Harper Lee</a>'s 2nd novel,<span> "Go Set A Watchman."</span> Also, author <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thetigerbook.com/the-author/">John Vaillant</a>, known for his award winning non-fiction, talks with Steve Scher about his first published novel, "The Jaguar's Children. " </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r...2015-02-0534 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMemorable Memoirs Nancy Pearl tells Steve Scher she has become intrigued by a few new memoirs. Sometimes she finds the writing in memoirs swinging a little too close to wince-worthiness. But of course, the genre is also capable of producing truly memorable stories.
Nancy enjoyed a new work by Roger Cohen of the New York Times, "The Girl From Human Street: Ghosts Of Memory In A Jewish Family." It never descends into pathos. Also, Kate Moses, “Cakewalk: A Memoir.” She says it’s a lovely book w...2015-01-2900 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsMemorable Memoirs<p> Nancy Pearl tells Steve Scher she has become intrigued by a few new memoirs. Sometimes she finds the writing in memoirs swinging a little too close to wince-worthiness. But of course, the genre is also capable of producing truly memorable stories. </p>
<p></p><p>Nancy enjoyed a new work by Roger Cohen of the New York Times, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/205340/the-girl-from-human-street-by-roger-cohen">"The Girl From Human Street...2015-01-2934 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDipping our New Year's Toes into First Novels.<p>It's a new year, time for throwing caution to the wind, time to carouse with wild abandon. Well, at least it's a good time to check out some new novels by first time novelists.</p>
<p>Among the books we discussed, S.M. Hulse's "Black River" and Emma Hooper's, "Etta and Otto and Russell and James."</p><p>Say, send us a picture. Perhaps a picture of that little free library near your home. Or, how about this. We are going to do a show soon on those books...2015-01-2234 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsDipping our New Year's Toes into First Novels.It's a new year, time for throwing caution to the wind, time to carouse with wild abandon. Well, at least it's a good time to check out some new novels by first time novelists.
Among the books we discussed, S.M. Hulse's "Black River" and Emma Hooper's, "Etta and Otto and Russell and James."Say, send us a picture. Perhaps a picture of that little free library near your home. Or, how about this. We are going to do a show soon on those books on your bookshelf that you've never read, but saved because...2015-01-2200 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsChoice EditionsWe are off again this week, so some choice cuts from a previous show.We are back again recording at The Bryant Corner Cafe, NE 65th and 32nd Ave Ne in Northeast Seattle at 10 am Tuesday the 20th. Drop on by.
Books MentionedPeter Mountford, “The Dismal Science: A Novel”John Lanchester, “Capital”(F), “How To Speak Money” (NF)Patricia Wrede, Caroline Stevermer, “Sorcery and Cecilia, Or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot”Georgiette Heyer, “Sylvester,” “The Grand Sophy.”Max Egremont , “Some Desperate Glory: The First World War...2015-01-1500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsChoice Editions<p>We are off again this week, so some choice cuts from a previous show.</p><p>We are back again recording at The Bryant Corner Cafe, NE 65th and 32nd Ave Ne in Northeast Seattle at 10 am Tuesday the 20th. Drop on by. </p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_29_1421357156437_4595"><strong id="yui_3_17_2_29_1421357156437_4594">Books Mentioned</strong></p><p>Peter Mountford, “The Dismal Science: A Novel”</p><p>John Lanchester, “Capital”(F), “How To Speak Money” (NF)</p><...2015-01-1534 min
That Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHappy New Year!The new year brings back our very first episode. Nancy is off for a few weeks, attending to her own writing. Here is our very first episode, with something added. A word from our sponsor. Sarah Swanson at The Bryant Corner Cafe is the person who has made us a space here at the cafe. So, we find out a little bit about why that is, and also, we taste their homemade hollandaise sauce
Write us at thatstackofbooks@gmail.com. Looking for a book suggestion? Have a thought about a topic we should cover? Give us...2015-01-0800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHappy New Year!<p>The new year brings back our very first episode. Nancy is off for a few weeks, attending to her own writing. Here is our very first episode, with something added. A word from our sponsor. Sarah Swanson at The Bryant Corner Cafe is the person who has made us a space here at the cafe. So, we find out a little bit about why that is, and also, we taste their homemade hollandaise sauce</p>
<p>Write us at thatstackofbooks@gmail.com. Looking for a book suggestion? Have a thought about...2015-01-0834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHow Do You Choose A Book?How do you choose a book? Nancy offers up a few ideas and readers around
the table answer in their own ways.2014-12-3134 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsHow Do You Choose A Book?How do you choose a book? Nancy offers up a few ideas and readers around
the table answer in their own ways.2014-12-3100 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsFinding Next Year's Great Reads<p>What kind of book are you really hoping you'll encounter in 2015? Nancy Pearl kicks a few ideas around the table at The Bryant Corner Cafe a couple of days before Christmas.</p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_7_1419525754119_4068">Happy Holidays, readers!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/Evo_6uNzSQk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2014-12-2534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsFinding Next Year's Great ReadsWhat kind of book are you really hoping you'll encounter in 2015? Nancy Pearl kicks a few ideas around the table at The Bryant Corner Cafe a couple of days before Christmas.
Happy Holidays, readers!2014-12-2500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsEpisode 10 That Stack of Books<p>Time for the lists. No, not the best of lists, though we chat about those. Too judgmental, we've concluded. Rather Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and all the folks around the big table offer their favorite books published in 2014. What are yours? </p>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_5_1419525754119_4616"><br></p><p id="yui_3_17_2_5_1419525754119_4615">And next week, 12/23, when we again meet at the <a href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.thebryantcornercafe.com" target="_blank">Bryant Corner Cafe</a...2014-12-1834 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsEpisode 10 That Stack of BooksTime for the lists. No, not the best of lists, though we chat about those. Too judgmental, we've concluded. Rather Nancy Pearl, Steve Scher, Katy Sewall and all the folks around the big table offer their favorite books published in 2014. What are yours?
And next week, 12/23, when we again meet at the Bryant Corner Cafe at 10 am, what kind of book are you hoping to read in 2015? Maybe Nancy has already found it for you. Join us. 2014-12-1800 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsEpisode 9 That Stack Of Books<p>Gift suggestions from Nancy Pearl and a big crowd of readers for this edition of That Stack of Books. Beside the great gift ideas, the folks at The Bryant Corner Cafe set down some homemade gingerbread men for us to taste. Drop by next time we tape the podcast, December 16th at 10 am. We would love to have your company.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/huZzFFlTZPY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2014-12-0534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsEpisode 9 That Stack Of BooksGift suggestions from Nancy Pearl and a big crowd of readers for this edition of That Stack of Books. Beside the great gift ideas, the folks at The Bryant Corner Cafe set down some homemade gingerbread men for us to taste. Drop by next time we tape the podcast, December 16th at 10 am. We would love to have your company.2014-12-0500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 6<p>Nancy Pearl's postman doesn't think fiction is worth reading. What! This prompts a discussion about the value of reading fiction, from romance, to historical to Shakespeare. </p><p>Drop by next Tuesday at 10 am at The Bryant Corner Cafe. Tables getting bigger, but there is room for you. We'd like to hear what's in your stack of books.</p><p>Say, take a picture of the books on the shelf of a Little FreeLibrary near you. Send it to our twitter, @thatstack. It will be...2014-11-0734 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 6Nancy Pearl's postman doesn't think fiction is worth reading. What! This prompts a discussion about the value of reading fiction, from romance, to historical to Shakespeare. Drop by next Tuesday at 10 am at The Bryant Corner Cafe. Tables getting bigger, but there is room for you. We'd like to hear what's in your stack of books.Say, take a picture of the books on the shelf of a Little FreeLibrary near you. Send it to our twitter, @thatstack. It will be fun to see what's folks are sharing.
2014-11-0700 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 5Nancy's small stack and a table full of folks with great books to share. Hope you drop by next time. We are at The Bryant Corner Cafe at 65th and 32nd in NE Seattle 10 am on Tuesday.
I don't have the whole list yet, but here are a few of the books we discussed today."The Broken Shore," Peter Temple "F: A Novel," Daniel Kehlmann"Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog and Instruction Manual," Kate Samworth"My Favorite Things," Maira Kalman 2014-10-2900 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 5<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1414539102103_12212">Nancy's small stack and a table full of folks with great books to share. Hope you drop by next time. We are at The Bryant Corner Cafe at 65th and 32nd in NE Seattle 10 am on Tuesday.</p>
<p>I don't have the whole list yet, but here are a few of the books we discussed today.</p><p>"The Broken Shore," Peter Temple </p><p>"F: A Novel," Daniel Kehlmann</p><p>"Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring...2014-10-2934 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 4<p>How do you choose a book? Do you follow the recommendations of friends, do you judge it by the cover, do you follow what Nancy Pearl suggests? We bat that idea around. We also hear what folks are reading.</p><p>Oh, by the way, if you are getting married, Nancy says she can now officiate. A literary wedding could be fun.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/E9K7ysugQh8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2014-10-2334 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 4How do you choose a book? Do you follow the recommendations of friends, do you judge it by the cover, do you follow what Nancy Pearl suggests? We bat that idea around. We also hear what folks are reading.Oh, by the way, if you are getting married, Nancy says she can now officiate. A literary wedding could be fun.2014-10-2300 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 3Back again at the Bryant Corner Cafe, we sit down with a few readers. Nancy has a short stack this time, but they are select cuts.
That Stack of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher, Episode 3Books Mentioned Peter Mountford, “The Dismal Science: A Novel”John Lanchester, “Capital”(F), “How To Speak Money” (NF) Patricia Wrede, Caroline Stevermer, “Sorcery and Cecilia, Or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot”Georgiette Heyer, “Sylvester,” “The Grand Sophy.”Max Egremont , “Some Desperate Glory: The First World War t...2014-10-1500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 3<p>Back again at the Bryant Corner Cafe, we sit down with a few readers. Nancy has a short stack this time, but they are select cuts.</p>
<p></p><p>That Stack of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher, Episode 3</p><p>Books Mentioned</p><p> </p><p>Peter Mountford, “The Dismal Science: A Novel”</p><p>John Lanchester, “Capital”(F), “How To Speak Money” (NF)</p><p> </p><p...2014-10-1534 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 2Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher settle in to Bryant Corner Cafe for another look through that stack of books. Also they are joined by readers and writers. You can join too. Tuesdays at the cafe at 10 am. 2014-10-1400 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books Episode 2<p>Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher settle in to Bryant Corner Cafe for another look through that stack of books. Also they are joined by readers and writers. You can join too. Tuesdays at the cafe at 10 am. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ThatStackOfBooks/~4/veUF2oEN6jM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2014-10-1434 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher Episode 1: Introduction Welcome to our new show, "That Stack of Books." Nancy Pearl, extraordinary public librarian and Steve Scher take a look at the books you have by the side of your favorite reading spot- be it chair, bed or, well, somewhere else, Nancy, with her encyclopedic memory, offers up some suggestions for the next book you might like. Steve is often reading the inside covers.We recorded our first episode at The Bryant Corner Cafe at 65th and 32nd in the Bryant Neighborhood in Seattle. Hope you drop by next Tuesday, O...2014-10-0500 minThat Stack Of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher - The House of PodcastsThat Stack of Books with Nancy Pearl and Steve Scher Episode 1: Introduction<p> </p><p>Welcome to our new show, "That Stack of Books." Nancy Pearl, extraordinary public librarian and Steve Scher take a look at the books you have by the side of your favorite reading spot- be it chair, bed or, well, somewhere else, </p><p>Nancy, with her encyclopedic memory, offers up some suggestions for the next book you might like. Steve is often reading the inside covers.</p><p>We recorded our first episode at The Bryant Corner Cafe at 65t...2014-10-0534 min