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Reader's ForecastApril Showers Bring Queer FlowersSpring ushers in new flowers — queerly growing from books! If that isn’t strange enough, there is a science fiction novel that goes off all dystopian on this couple of 40 years partnered and a humorous lit fit will drop the mic for all time! Two debut authors bring the storms while established authors bring the calm. Tune down with me in this week’s Reader’s Forecast to enjoy the temperate climate with these delightful reads!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for...
2026-05-0127 min
Reader's ForecastSpace Spy Meets Faerie Anthropologist!A space spy, a food journalist, and a faerie anthropologist walk into a bar… is probably not a good joke to be telling, but it makes for a heck of a hook! Where space operas, romantasies, and beachie murder mysteries collide is a forecast for the week of 21 April 2026 — promising to be full of adventure, danger, thrills, murder, and romance. Join Sam Vacik for this week’s most interesting book finds in this episode of Reader’s Forecast! Mayhaps, one of these books will find you.This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were sel...
2026-04-2425 min
Reader's ForecastCozy Fiction with a Drop of HorrorCozy romantasy, curious historical fiction, and humorous litfic ring in the new week, but trouble brews as the week gives way to a book storm steeped with mystery, horror, and dual-timeline fantasy novels! Will our heroes this week find love, brave time, or solve the mystery before it’s too late? Find out if one of these 8 books is for you in this week’s Reader’s Forecast!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books in this episode will be inc...
2026-04-1833 min
Reader's ForecastFour Debuts and a Bestseller!Tumbling into this week’s Reader’s Forecast arrives four debut authors amidst bestsellers! Whether the book is being beset by book witches in a fantasy, exploring the sadness of small appliances, or subtly folding space, there is a genre for anyone and everyone. Join me in exploration of mystery, historical fantasy, a biography, and more as you relax and unwind with this episode featuring mostly cozy fiction!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books in this episode will be i...
2026-04-1030 min
Reader's ForecastScience Fantasy = SciFa?Do you enjoy the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and history? Have you ever read a novel where these genres blend together? There’s a new book out this week that blends all three, which perhaps should be call Historical Science Fantasy or HiSciFa. This episode features science fiction, fantasy, historical fantasy, historical science fiction, and blends thereof — some of which have a dash of romance. Tune into this episode to find out if any of these books is for you!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for...
2026-04-0332 min
Reader's ForecastHorrors, Thrillers, and ... Romance?Every so often there is a week filled with horror… novels, that is! For our horror, thriller, and suspense enthusiasts out there, this week is full of interesting thrills, but don’t take my word for it. Check out this week’s must reads, including some literary fiction, short stories, and romance to lighten the end of this week’s Reader’s Forecast!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books in this episode will be included on www.reader...
2026-03-2623 min
Reader's ForecastStorms Yield to SunlightGet ready for a turbulent week as this week’s Reader’s Forecast features a week starting with dark and deep nonfiction, eventually giving way to sunny, warm literary fiction. This week’s got a book for all, whether you’re a searcher of history, a lover of horror, a witch with a twitch, or an explorer of the stars. Stay tuned and see if one of this week’s books is for you!This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books...
2026-03-1924 min
Reader's ForecastHistorical or Fictional?Let’s play a game: Historical or Fictional! What is the genre of each of this week's new releases? Take a guess and listen in as the host reads 7 newly released book covers front-to-back to find out. Who knows? You may discover a new book for your reading pleasure. This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited. All books were selected by the host for inclusion in this podcast. URLS for the books in this episode will be included on www.readersforecast.com (soon — under construction).Publishing Week: 10 March 2026Ma...
2026-03-1124 min
Reader's ForecastVariety OMG (Wk 2 Mar 2026)Variety, genres, and authors — oh my! This week’s episode features 8 must-read books ranging from fantasy to history, from established to debut authors. Stay tuned for an exploration of books taking us where no one has read before.This podcast was not sponsored nor elicited . All books were selected by the host. URLs for the books in this episode will be included on www.readersforecast.com (soon).Publishing Week: 2 March 2026Major Retailers:Barnes & Noble (all formats)Rakuten Kobo (ebook & audiobook)eBooks.com (ebooks only)Amazon.com (all...
2026-03-0727 min
NABLÍZKO podcast. Rozhovory, které jdou pod povrch.#43 s Milošem Vacíkem o životě s bubnováním a rytmemKdyž se řekne Šum svistu, Sluneční orchestr nebo Tam-Tam Orchestra, začnete se v mžiku pohupovat do rytmu. Jejich zakladatel je jedním z vůbec nejznámějších českých perkusionistů a bubeníků. Miloš Vacík je rovněž skladatelem, textařem, lektorem školy samby a výtvarníkem.
Jak je to s rytmem v životě a kolem nás? Co nám bubnování může dát? Jak on sám hledal správnou cestu? Jaké na cestě zažil rozčarování a zrání?
Poslechněte si rozhovor o životě s rytmem, opilosti bez alkoholu...
2023-01-2241 min