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Bookreporter Talks To“Bookaccino Live” Book Group: Lisa WingateLisa Wingate joined us for February’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group to discuss SHELTERWOOD, a Bookreporter Bets On selection that is now available in paperback. She explains what sparked the idea for her novel and why she chose to set it in two time periods: 1909 and 1990. We also learn about the research she did into the “elf children,” the Dawes Act and the formidable Kate Barnard, as well as the life of forest rangers who work in national parks. Lisa believes that listening to stories from our past matter --- and she shares how her work has inspired readers to reach o...2025-02-281h 30
Perplexed PodcastsEPISODE 113 - Scary Movies In Real LifeSend us a textIn this gripping episode of Perplexed Podcasts, Kate delves into the fascinating yet unsettling stories behind famous horror films that draw from actual events. She begins by introducing the concept of real-life horrors inspiring cinematic tales, setting the stage for a deep dive into specific stories.Kate explores the legend of the Dybbuk Box, a supposedly haunted Jewish wine cabinet that inspired the film "The Possession." She discusses the box's mysterious history, tales of paranormal activity associated with it, and how these elements were translated into the film's chilling narrative.2025-02-181h 08Bookreporter Talks To2024 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll LoveCarol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 40 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2024. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! (* means a video/podcast interview with that author is available.) The Women by Kristin Hannah * The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali * First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston * Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews * Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams * The Days I Loved You Most by Amy Neff * The Stolen Child by Ann Hood * Long After We Are...2024-12-161h 10Bookreporter Talks To"Bookaccino Live": Our Reviewers' Top Book Picks of 2024Carol Fitzgerald and Tom Donadio talked to seven Bookreporter reviewers about two of their favorite books of 2024. Our guests were Kate Ayers, Harvey Freedenberg, Pamela Kramer, Bronwyn Miller, Rebecca Munro, Ray Palen and Stuart Shiffman. Four reviewers — Sarah Rachel Egelman, Megan Elliott, Eileen Zimmerman Nicol and Norah Piehl — were not able to join us, so we presented their top picks and their comments about them in a slideshow. Their selections cover a wide variety of genres, and there may be a few books you haven’t heard of that you will want to check out. You can see a l...2024-12-121h 05
Thoughts from a Page PodcastJoint Episode with Book Bumble - A Strong Sense of PlaceToday, the Book Bumble podcast and Thoughts from a Page come together for a joint episode about books contain a strong sense of place.Featured Books:The Lost Man by Jane Harper (CB)Homecoming by Kate Morton (CB)The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer (LH)Celine by Peter Heller (LH)The Ancients by John Larison (LP)Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (LP)Book In Hand:Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton (CB)Books Mentioned in This Episode:2024-12-1154 min
Book BumbleSense of Place with Special Guest Cindy Burnett - Season 3, Episode 9Send us a textIn today's episode we chat all things Sense of Place with our special guest, the one and only Cindy Burnett from Thoughts from a Page podcast! It's sure to transport you (wink, wink). Featured Books:The Lost Man by Jane Harper (CB)Homecoming by Kate Morton (CB)The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer (LH)Celine by Peter Heller (LH)The Ancients by John Larison (LP)Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy (LP)...2024-12-1146 min
Books with BetsyEpisode 31 - These are my Trophies with Jenn Moland-KovashOn this episode, Jenn Moland-Kovash and I discuss our shared interest in thrift-store book sections, the joy of walking around a bookstore and pointing out the books we have read, and her theories about why romantasy is popular. Jenn also gets me on a roll about the difference between book collecting and reading and why sprayed edges mean nothing to me.
The Mail-a-Book program is still alive and well!
The Read & Run Chicago Gift Guide
Books mentioned in this episode:
What Betsy’s reading:
The Cit...2024-12-091h 01
Podcasts On D-SHOTPodcasts on D-Shot: Kimberly Girls Basketball Season PreviewKimberly Girls Basketball head coach Dave Lepisto along with seniors Kate McGinnis and Raegan Krueger join me to preview the upcoming Papermakers girls basketball season.2024-11-2128 minBookreporter Talks ToSharon Virts: The Grays of TruthCarol Fitzgerald talks to Sharon Virts about her latest historical mystery, THE GRAYS OF TRUTH. This Bookreporter Bets On selection was inspired by true events involving one of Baltimore’s most powerful families. Sharon discusses why the Reconstruction era is such a poignant time in American history. She also explains the challenges of creating Jane, her protagonist, and the Edgar Allan Poe quotes that lead off sections of the book. In addition to giving us hints about what is next for her, Sharon talks about the work of the Selma Farm Foundation, as well as the large online book cl...2024-11-191h 14
HORROR 101 with Dr. ACA NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) TURNS 40!!!A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984) d. Wes Craven (USA) Horror Hall-of Famer Wes Craven created this hugely successful fright flick, which spawned multiple sequels, launched New Line Cinema, and introduced the moniker of “Freddy Krueger” into pop culture consciousness. Heather Langenkamp plays a teenager plagued by dreams of a horribly scarred figure wearing a distinctive red-striped sweater, battered fedora, and a glove with knives attached to the fingers. Robert Englund, in the role he would forever be identified with, creates an original and frightening villain in Freddy, an executed child-murdering psychopath who has found the means...2024-11-091h 20Bookreporter Talks ToPaula Hawkins: The Blue HourPaula Hawkins joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE BLUE HOUR, which is November’s “Good Morning America” Book Club pick and a Bookreporter Bets On selection. She discusses her inspiration for the book’s setting, which she had when she was on vacation, as well as her love of art. The characters and the way they move in and out of each other’s lives is key to the storylines, and she explains how their roles changed as the book went on. Paula also shares where the title came from and what she loves about the cover...2024-11-0545 minBookreporter Talks ToBookaccino Book Club: Amanda PetersAmanda Peters joined us for October’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group to discuss THE BERRY PICKERS, which was the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize winner and was awarded the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. It also was a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amanda talks about her inspiration for the novel, which involved a trip to Maine with her father to show her where his family who was part of the Mi'kmaq tribe came from. She shares that the story was first written in only one voice and explains when she made the decision to change that. The audience questi...2024-10-301h 08Bookreporter Talks ToSusan Rieger: Like Mother, Like MotherSusan Rieger joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, LIKE MOTHER, LIKE MOTHER, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. She shares what drove her to write this book and why it is structured as a mystery, with the feel of literary Russian nesting dolls. Susan also reveals which was her favorite character to write and discusses the use of genealogy, as well as DNA. And she talks about what it was like to start writing fiction late in life. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Jean Hanff Korelitz: https://youtu.be/EI-7XRrR...2024-10-291h 07
Psyched Up CinemaNightmare on Elm Street: Generational TraumaWelcome to Psyched Up Cinema, where movie breakdowns and psychological analysis meet. This week we are discussing A Nightmare on Elm Street and its portrayal of intergenerational trauma. This episode covers the debate of what Freddy Krueger symbolizes. John Carrigan has a B.A. in visual media arts, with experience in directing, sound editing and gaffing. Kate has a B.A. in psychology and criminal justice, a masters degree in social work, and is a licensed certified social worker, working in a community mental health clinic as an individual outpatient therapist.
...2024-10-231h 11Bookreporter Talks ToJean Hanff Korelitz: The SequelJean Hanff Korelitz joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest book, THE SEQUEL, the appropriately titled follow-up to THE PLOT. In it, Anna, the widow of Jacob Finch Bonner, is enjoying the riches of being a literary widow and has written a debut novel called THE AFTERWORD. But, ah, Anna has a secret to hide. Jean shares the fun she had layering wry humor into the book, as well as how she satirizes the publishing industry in juicy detail. Yes, there is film news talk, as well as what’s next for Jean. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talk...2024-10-071h 03Bookreporter Talks ToBookaccino Book Club: Shelley ReadShelley Read was our guest for September’s “Bookaccino Live” Book Group. As this was a book group-style program, we did talk spoilers. Four audience members joined us to ask her questions, all of which looked at GO AS A RIVER from different angles. Shelley shared her inspiration for the book and how she created her characters. She talked about prejudice and how it influenced her work. As a fifth-generation Coloradan, she explained how that history in her family gave her a perspective on her writing. The conversation was insightful, and readers clearly were passionate about this book. Our...2024-09-301h 24Bookreporter Talks ToLaura Dave: The Night We Lost HimLaura Dave talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her latest novel, THE NIGHT WE LOST HIM, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. At the heart of this story is a secret that has been hidden for years — one that may have caused the death of Liam Noone, a successful hotel magnate. Nora, his daughter from one of his marriages, is convinced by Sam, his son from another marriage, to join together to see if his death was accidental or something more sinister. Laura talks about Liam’s unique hotel properties and what inspired them, and how research finds i...2024-09-2454 minBookreporter Talks ToChris Whitaker: All The Colors of The DarkChris Whitaker joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his New York Times bestseller, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Chris explains how he developed the book by spending a year writing just dialogue to get a feel for his characters, Patch and Saint. Once he had a good grasp of their voices, he could write around that. Chris went through trauma in his youth that overshadowed his life, and it fueled his writing here. He shares how he researches the locations that he uses in his novels and talks about the joy o...2024-08-231h 01
Freakonomics RadioThe University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update)America’s top colleges are facing record demand. So why don’t they increase supply? (Part 2 of our series from 2022, “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”) SOURCES:Peter Blair, professor of education at Harvard University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.Zachary Bleemer, assistant professor of economics at Princeton University and faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.Amalia Miller, professor of economics at the University of Virginia.Morton Schapiro, professor of economics and former president of Northwestern University.Miguel Urquiola, professor of economics at Columbia University. RESOURCE...2024-08-221h 11Bookreporter Talks ToT.J. Newman: Worst Case ScenarioT.J. Newman joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about WORST CASE SCENARIO, her third thriller to be a Bookreporter Bets On selection (following FALLING and DROWNING). T.J. shares how she came up with the idea for this book and the research that was required (including a detail that Carol saw to be totally plausible). She discusses her character development and why she feels Joe Morton is the perfect narrator for the audiobook. We also hear about T.J.’s close relationship with her agent and how they work together. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Dawn Tr...2024-08-151h 07Bookreporter Talks ToDawn Tripp: JackieDawn Tripp joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her book, JACKIE, a Bookreporter Bets On pick that novelizes the life of the legendary Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. A rare photograph, which became the cover of the book, inspired Dawn’s writing as much as the reading that she did. Along with books about Jackie, she read books that had been some of Jackie’s favorites. Carol and Dawn point out that while Jackie had always been looked upon as a style icon, her contributions were so much broader. They commiserate about how Jackie defined her style early --- and...2024-08-091h 02Bookreporter Talks ToAmy Neff: The Days I Loved You MostAmy Neff joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amy talks about her 10-year journey to write this beautiful debut novel and the influences that she had for it. She expounds upon why she chose the time frame that she did for the storyline and what she changed along the way. Amy also shares the story behind the artwork on the stunning cover and what it means to her. Book groups will want to consider this book for a discussion! Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” In...2024-08-0157 minBookreporter Talks ToBeatriz Williams: Husbands and LoversBeatriz Williams joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her new novel, HUSBANDS & LOVERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Here, for the first time, she sets one of her story threads in the present day, while the other takes place in 1950s Cairo. Beatriz loves reading about history and actually began developing the older storyline before moving over to the later one. Readers of THE SUMMER WIVES will note at least one character who finds his place in HUSBANDS & LOVERS. Carol asks about Beatriz’s inspiration for Monk, the rock star in the book, as well as the iconic br...2024-07-261h 08
Hey, Did You See This One?Episode 144 - Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon🎬 In Episode 144 of "Hey, Did You See This One?" we dive into the cult classic 'Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon' (2006)! Join us and special guest Chris Murphy as we explore the clever twists, dark humor, and unique take on the slasher genre that made this film a hidden gem. Whether you're a horror fan or just love a good movie discussion, you won't want to miss this episode! Tune in for fun insights and surprising takes! 🎥🔪
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Hanging with Ms. HeatherBanshee Reeks is Leesburg's Hidden Gem and Nature Wende is the Bee's Knees!Hanging with Ms. Heather: Let’s chat preschool and Early childhood. Season 2 Episode 1: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is Leesburg's Hidden Gem and Nature Wende is the Bee's Knees!Wende David is a Virginia Master Naturalist at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg, VA. Banshee Reeks is a hidden gem boasting nearly 700 acres of awesome! From fishing to hiking trails to exhibits, Banshee Reeks has something for guests of all ages to connect with nature! Please see Banshee Reeks Facebook Page (Events) to check out upcoming events like Story Time Gone Wild and Wild Schooling. I, persona...2024-07-2640 minBookreporter Talks ToCaro Carver: Bad TouristsCaro Carver joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her debut thriller, BAD TOURISTS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On pick. Her inspiration for the book came from a trip to the Maldives. It seems like an idyllic setting, but one where a lot more nefarious things might happen. Caro talks about her three characters, who are bound together by a past event, and why she chose a “divorce trip” as the reason for all of them to get away. She also explains how another couple on vacation at the resort worked for her storytelling. Caro shares a lot about her writ...2024-07-191h 12Bookreporter Talks ToMarjan Kamali: The Lion Women of TehranMarjan Kamali joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. We are told the genesis of the story and how Marjan built on it from there. She delves into her personal history coming to the US as a child and what it means to be a “lion woman.” We learn about how class and culture mattered in the relationship between Ellie and Homa, as well as how motherhood would change Homa. Marjan also discusses how she parsed some of the story to add intrigue --- and what...2024-07-101h 02
Quick PicksEpisode 58: Hot Summer New ReleasesTana and I share some of our favorite ARCs we've read and other books that will be published this summer (and beyond).
Discussed:
Midnight Feast, by Lucy Foley
Night Guest, by Hildur Knutsdottir
Daughter of Fair Verona, by Christina Dodd
The Glassmaker, by Tracy Chevalier
The Next Mrs. Parrish, by Liv Constantine
Briar Club, by Kate Quinn
Maria, by Michelle Moran
Lion Women of Tehran, by Marjan Kamali
Eddie Winston is Looking for Love, by Marianne...2024-07-0544 minBookreporter Talks To“Bookaccino Live” Book Group with William Kent KruegerWe wrapped up our early 2024 “Bookaccino Live” Book Group programming with William Kent Krueger as our guest. He discussed his New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award-nominated book, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER. Readers joined to ask questions, which covered a myriad of topics. Kent also gave us a preview of his new Cork O’Connor mystery, SPIRIT CROSSING, which will be available on August 20th, and talked about his audio original novella, THE LEVEE, which came out last year. As always when Kent joins us, the conversation was warm and engaging. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Lisa...2024-06-281h 07
WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the WorkplaceEp. 205 - The Challenges of Strategic Organizational Alignment: Uncovering the Missing LinksGain valuable insights into identifying and addressing gaps in alignment within your organization. Whether you're a leader, HR professional, or team member, this episode offers actionable strategies to overcome obstacles and drive cohesion.
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Alagaraja, M., Rose, K., Shuck, B., & Bergman, M. (2015). Unpa...2024-05-2758 min
Cook Memorial Public Library PodcastBookies Talk: The Power of Book ClubsBook Club Associate Amy and Readers' Advisor Marianne share titles guaranteed to get your book club talking. Titles mentioned in this episode: This Tender Land, William Kent Krueger James, Percival Everett The Lincoln Highway and Table for Two, Amor Towles Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell The Diamond Eye, Kate Quinn Solito, Javier Zamora Chain-Gang All-Stars, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Yellowface, R. F. Kuang Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt The Guncle, Steven Rowley Land of Milk and Honey, C Pam Zhang (Marianne's review) Martyr!, Kaveh Akbar Happiness Falls, Angie Kim ...2024-05-2418 min
Recap Book ChatOrdinary Grace by William Kent KruegerLet’s look back to a simpler time, when kids played outside until dark and phones were attached to the walls. Have you seen the movie Secretariat where the father says to his sons, “Get your devices off the table,?” The devices were their toy airplanes, that always cracks me up but it also is a reminder of how much things have changed. Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger reminds us of a less hurried time. He wrote from his hear masterfully weaving together a novel of historical fiction, matters of grief, coming of age (bildungsroman), and mystery.
The story is tol...2024-05-0726 min
Designing Hollywood Podcast ShowPulp Fiction, Jerry MaGuire Costume Designer Betsy Heimann
Betsy Heimann designed the Academy Award winning GREEN BOOK starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali and MARLOWE, a 1930’s noir film coming later this year starring Diane Krueger and Liam Neeson.
She is also the designer of the Netflix limited series, GODLESS, directed by Scott Frank.
Betsy has also been the costume designer on a number of memorable movies. Her work as costume designer on Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction was widely acclaimed.
Heimann was a Costume Designers Guild Award nominee for her work on writer/director Cameron Crowe’s ALMOST FAMOUS, starring Kate Hudson. Her otherf...2024-03-141h 12
NEW Manufacturing InsightsEp. 19 (3/7/24): Meet a Walker Forge youth apprentice and her mentorKate and Ann welcome Neveah Krueger, a welder with Walker Forge's youth apprenticeship program in Clintonville, along with her mentor, Troy Miller. Neveah and Troy discuss why hands-on learning has been the best option for the high-school student and how to make sure youth apprenticeship students can be successful in the workplace.Thank you to Wintrust Commercial Banking at Town Bank, N.A. for sponsoring the podcast all month long.2024-03-0717 min
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 114 Kate Coward & Steve McGuire talk about the 2024 Arrowhead 135 Winter UltraKate Coward's name is synonymous with winter ultras, especially on a fat bike. She's finished and won the Arrowhead 135 on bike, but also completed what is called one of the 50 hardest races on earth on both skis and foot. She's also won in her first go of the Iditarod Trail Invitational ITI350 as well as the Tuscobia 160 and Actif Epica. She recently finished fourth overall and first among the women in the warm 2024 Arrowhead 135, notable because Bike Talk with Dave regular and Mentor to Dave in his own Arrowhead attempt next year, Steve McGuire had to withdraw at mile 27...2024-02-141h 07
Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of 2023In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our favorite books of 2023.Kelly’s Selections:
Favorite Book of the Year: Go As a River by Shelley Read
Best Book To Recommend to Anyone: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley
Most Unique Premise: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Most Likely to Feel like a Conversation with a Friend: It Was an Ugly Couch Anyway by Elizabeth Passarella
Most Tense: The Quiet Tenant by Clemence Michallon
Best Time Travel Story: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Best Book Club Discussion: One Summer In Savan...2023-12-191h 18Bookreporter Talks To2023 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll LoveCarol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 44 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2023. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! Podcast interviews are available for the asterisked authors. Carol’s Three Top Titles of 2023 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See * Homecoming by Kate Morton * The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger * Fiction Go As a River by Shelley Read * Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok * Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar * The Better Half by Alli Fran...2023-12-151h 33Bookreporter Talks To"Bookaccino Live": Our Reviewers' Top Book Picks of 2023Carol Fitzgerald and Tom Donadio talk to eight Bookreporter reviewers about their top three books of 2023. Narrowing their selections down to just three was a challenge for all of them! You can see the books that they discussed, along with their covers, here: https://www.bookreporter.com/sites/default/files/Bookaccino_Live_Special_Event_Bookreporter_Reviewers_Share_Their_Favorite_Books_of_2023.pdf The order in which they appear: Norah Piehl, Harvey Freedenberg, Rebecca Munro, Pamela Kramer, Ray Palen, Eileen Zimmerman Nicol, Kate Ayers and Stuart Shiffman. A list of all of our reviewers’ Best of 2023 wi...2023-12-071h 28
Topic Lords210. Good Ideas For Sam BarlowLords:
Andrew
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/Moonstone_Island/
Kate
https://tunicgame.com/
Topics:
British food is good, actually
Really enjoying programming in MonoGame (and stop motion animation)
Lightswitch abstraction limit
Un petit d'un petit
The Old Timey Computer Show
Trying to get your friends to play a game that sucks to learn
Winston has discovered that the ending of a story is usually the most exciting part, so he doesn't want to watch whole movies any more, just the last twenty minutes of each
Microtopics:
Moonstone Island.
A tiny fox in a big...2023-10-301h 13
The Book CaseWilliam Kent Krueger Takes Us To MinnesotaWe don't want to pigeon hole William Kent Krueger as a mystery writer. He writes terrific mysteries that will keep you guessing, sure, but what will keep you coming back is his talent! His sweeping descriptions of Minnesota landscapes, his unforgettable characters and his roots in cultural anthropology will keep you coming back. His new novel, The River We Remember, is a terrific "who done it" that beautifully weaves in themes of PTSD, the cultures of tribal bands in Minnesota, and the joys and perils of small town living. Our bookstore this week is Page 158 in Wake Forest, NC. Why is...2023-09-0735 min
Literally ReadingLiterary Lineup: SeptemberHi Readers! Welcome to Literary Lineup: September Edition! On this mini-episode, we’ll each share three books that we are hoping to pick-up this month. September 2023 The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (Traci) Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Ellie) Normal Rules Don’t Apply by Kate Atkinson (Traci) Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’antonia (Ellie) The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall (Traci) Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Ellie)2023-08-3020 minBookreporter Talks ToCarolyn Mackler: The Wife AppCarolyn Mackler joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her first book for adults, THE WIFE APP. Carol was a huge fan of Carolyn’s YA novels, including THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS; TANGLED; GUYAHOLIC; VEGAN VIRGIN VALENTINE; and LOVE AND OTHER FOUR-LETTER WORDS. Carolyn got the idea for this book talking to her mom friends about the kind of work that typically is handled by women in the family — filling out school forms, arguing with the insurance company, and so much more. In THE WIFE APP, three divorced women join forces to create an app wher...2023-07-2151 minBookreporter Talks ToAdrienne Brodeur: Little MonstersAdrienne Brodeur joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her novel, LITTLE MONSTERS, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. They talk characters — and each shares her favorite — as well as the story’s structure with multiple points of view. Adrienne has spent summers on the Cape for as long as she can remember, and her writing so beautifully about the place gives a clear picture of how much she loves it — and treasures time there. After writing her memoir, WILD GAME, where her mother was a central character, Adrienne noted that the mother is absent in her novel. T...2023-07-1353 minBookreporter Talks ToLisa See: Lady Tan's Circle of WomenLisa See joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her new novel, LADY TAN’S CIRCLE OF WOMEN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Lisa explains how she got the idea for this book, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China, which was different from the one she planned to write. She later discovered that Tan Yunxian had written a book, and it had been translated into English. From there, she headed down a rabbit hole of research to ensure that her storytelling was on point. Lisa shares why she writes in the first pers...2023-06-131h 15Bookreporter Talks ToNancy Horan: The House of LincolnNancy Horan joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest work of historical fiction, THE HOUSE OF LINCOLN. Nancy was born in Springfield, Illinois, and always was intrigued by Lincoln and his legacy there. In 2014, she started her research on Lincoln and what the city might have been like during his time. The resulting book is told through the eyes of a fictitious character named Ana Ferreira, who works for the Lincolns. Ana emigrated from Madeira, Portugal, to Springfield by way of Trinidad, which would be a typical journey for a young woman of her time. She b...2023-06-111h 12Bookreporter Talks To"Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Laura DaveLaura Dave joined us for a "Bookaccino Live" Book Group event to discuss her New York Times bestselling novel, THE LAST THING HE TOLD ME. Laura had the idea for this book for a while, and she wrote it from different perspectives before finding the first-person story told by Hannah that we read. She talks about how she needs time to settle in with her characters and her plot, and then turns to what serves the book most. She also shares some of the research that she did about houseboat life, as well as the scenes set in Texas. An...2023-05-3155 minBookreporter Talks ToLinwood Barclay: The Lie MakerLinwood Barclay joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about his latest thriller, THE LIE MAKER. They delve into its theme of witness protection --- and the protagonist Jack’s quest to find his father, who entered the WITSEC program years ago. They talk about witness protection and the interesting role with which Jack is presented. Linwood’s love of cars once again finds its way into this story. He also shares something that he has had in his desk for over 50 years and what it means to him. Carol thinks this is his best book, as does Bookreporter reviewer Ray Pale...2023-05-2434 minBookreporter Talks ToAlice Elliott Dark: Fellowship PointAlice Elliott Dark talks to Carol Fitzgerald about the writing of her book, FELLOWSHIP POINT, which took 20 years to complete. It was one of Carol’s favorite books of 2022, and she read it more slowly than usual, enjoying both the story and the brilliant use of language. Alice shares how the characters evolved and how one had a central role until she saw the story was headed in a different direction. The development of the friendship between Agnes and Polly was one that felt very natural to her, with its ebbs and flows. And the secrets that th...2023-05-181h 33Bookreporter Talks ToKate Morton: HomecomingKate Morton joined Carol Fitzgerald from Australia to talk about her latest New York Times bestseller, HOMECOMING, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. During the early days of the pandemic, Kate headed to Australia with her family for what was to be an Easter visit. As they realized that their time there was going to be longer than planned, Kate put aside a manuscript that she was working on. Inspired by the Australian landscape and the idea of her own homecoming, she began this book. In this interview, Kate shares how the story evolved. Beautiful homes, places and la...2023-05-081h 07
Girls Like Us"Kissing Kate"We discuss Lauren Myracle's first novel.Book talk starts at 16:55LINKS:PatreonOur merchGLU TwitterGLU InstagramDiscordWebsiteSuggest topicsOur theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com.Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!2023-05-011h 00Literally ReadingBacklist Books by GenreWe are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who read in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about backlist books! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Literally Reading: Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau (Ellie) Babel by R.F. Kuang (Traci) Open the Book: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate The Romanov Empress by C.W. G...2023-03-0152 min
Bothered & Bewildered: A Buffyverse PodcastEpisode 30: Killed by Death (BTVS S2, E18)If there's one thing Buffy's good for, it's making sure you probably won't get 3 decent viewing experiences in a row. Buffy's ready to finally face off with Angel until she comes down with the mystery flu... It's Season 2, Episode 18: "Killed by Death!" Did Joss & Co. take some... "inspiration" from Freddy Krueger? Did the writers really scrape this episode off of Season 1's cutting room floor and shoehorn it in here? Kate J (shocker) has some issues with the minimal Jenny Calendar talk. Kate, Frankie, and Kate are looking forward to talking about something a little more fun next time...2023-02-2157 min
The RecogNATION: An Employee Engagement PodcastSaying Thank YouAt National SHRM in New Orleans, we asked attendees to recognize someone, give a shoutout, or just say thank you to someone who has personally or professionally made a difference in their life. Here's what we captured! From left to right, you'll find the person doing the recognizing, those being recognized, and the time stamp you can find their snippet at:Alhaji Kargbo | Mohamed | (8:07)Andre Heath | Romika Wells | (5:33)Andrew Bishop | Everyone | (15:13)Angela Stangler Scanlon | Her Fellow HR Peeps, Mom & Dad, and Team | (12:36)Annette Fowler | Tina Mealer | (7:10)Anthony Pineda | Rami Hanna a...2022-11-2217 min
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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerThe best of Minnesota writers on stage for Talking VolumesWriters come to the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul from all over the world for Talking Volumes. The experience is always intimate and energetic. But hometown authors might have the most fun. For this special edition of Big Books and Bold Ideas, host Kerri Miller takes a look back at some of her favorite on-stage conversations with Minnesota writers. They include Dessa, who appeared at Talking Volumes in 2018 to talk about her memoir, “My Own Devices,” William Kent Krueger, who was the finale guest in 2021, and Kate DiCamillo, who also appeared in 2021 and brought the house down...2022-10-0751 min
The State of Sales EnablementMaking Conversational Intelligence Work, High-Voltage Enablement, Enabling SalesTech, And More | This Month In Sales EnablementEnablers! It's time for yet another edition of This Month In Sales Enablement with all the resources you need to stay up to date with the Sales Enablement space including insights, events, job, books, and more! Brought to you by Devon McDermott and Felix Krueger.Click here to watch the live stream recordingInsightsKate Lewis' thoughts on coaching culture. Listen to the full interview.Tony Hughes' thoughts on SalesTech trends. Listen to the full interview.NewsHow Managers can Leverage Conversational Intelligence for Sales (Mindtickle)Asynchronous Learning Could Be A Boon...2022-08-1757 min
The State of Sales EnablementSales Coaching with Kate Lewis | InterviewSales Coaching is a discipline that is still often either misunderstood or not utilised to its full potential. Our guest in this week's episode has used her 20+ years of sales and sales leadership experience to master the art of coaching. We'll dive deep into the definition of sales coaching, common misconceptions, how to build a coaching culture and more. Please welcome the CEO of e4enable Kate Lewis. What is your definition of sales coaching? What are the misconceptions you come across?Based on your first-hand experience as a sales leader and now as a leader of a...2022-08-1028 min
Mostly FolkMostly Folk Podcast Episode 585Send us a textJames Kahn/On The Other Side/By The Risin' Of The SeaRich Krueger/True True Love/The Troth SessionsPatrick Sky/Nectar Of God/Patrick SkyNatalie D-Napoleon/ Thunder Rumor/You Wanted to Be the Shore But Instead You Were the SeaSilver Lake 66/The Space Between Us/The Space Between UsKaia Fowler/ Take Shelter in Love /One BreathRandy Palmer/ The Life They Are Living/Deeper WaterWyatt Easterling/From Where I Stand/From Where I...2022-07-0200 min
The RecogNATION: An Employee Engagement PodcastThank You from SHRM22At National SHRM in New Orleans, we asked attendees to recognize someone, give a shoutout, or just say thank you to someone who has personally or professionally made a difference in their life. Here's what we captured! From left to right, you'll find the person doing the recognizing, those being recognized, and the time stamp you can find their snippet at:Alhaji Kargbo | Mohamed | (8:07)Andre Heath | Romika Wells | (5:33)Andrew Bishop | Everyone | (15:13)Angela Stangler Scanlon | Her Fellow HR Peeps, Mom & Dad, and Team | (12:36)Annette Fowler | Tina Mealer | (7:10)Anthony Pineda | Rami Hanna a...2022-06-2115 min
Second LookPage Turners: Book Talk from Our Library — Summer 2022 (Ep. 24)On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library Coordinator Jennifer Wilson sits down for her annual book chat with 2PC member and avid reader, Lacey Moody. This year, they’re joined by fellow bookworm Merrill Skipworth, who works part-time in the Growing Place Library and, after many years as a member of 2PC, now belongs to one of our church plants, the Avenue Community Church. The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode, as well as other book- and media-related resources that Jennifer, Lacey, and Merrill suggest:
Non-Fiction:
Liturgy of the Or...2022-06-0355 min
Locked On Dynasty Football - Daily NFL Dynasty Fantasy Football podcastBuffalo Bills: Dynasty Buy, Sell, HoldMarcus Mosher and Zachary Krueger of NBC Sports Edge discuss the Buffalo Bills heading into the 2022 season. Who should you be buying right now? Is Gabriel Davis a clear sell heading into Year 3? And should Josh Allen be the No. 1 pick in Superflex leagues? All that and so much more heading into the show!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlin...2022-05-1624 min
Heigh-Ho PistachioGive Yourself GraceLet's get crafty with our wonderfully colorful guest Kate Kiddell who began her knitting journey at the excitable and impressive age of 7 and is now on an adventure of craft shows, special orders, and spreading the word about knitting, crafting, and repurposing materials!
We'll be jiving in conversations surrounding art, fangirling over Rainbow Girls, and geeking out over adorable little knitted gnomes.
Have you always wanted to create and sell your work out into the world? Check out this episode to hear the wise and comforting words of Kate, and also be sure to check...2022-04-221h 13
Quick PicksEpisode 28: Our Favorite SeriesWe have become a binging society, and what better to binge than a scrumptious book series? Tana and I have read and continue to read a ton of series of multiple genres and we're sharing a few of our favorites.
Discussed:
John Sandford: Lucas Davenport, Virgil Flowers, and Letty Davenport
William Kent Krueger: Cork O'Connor
Robert B. Parker: Spenser, Jesse Stone, and Sunny Randall
Sara Paretsky: V.I. Warshawski
Elizabeth Berg: Mason
Stephen King & Richard Chizmar: The Button Box
JoJo Moyes...2022-04-1534 min
The Mulberry Book DropDear Romance...Many consider February the month of love. That means Bethany and Sarah get a chance to talk about the genre they understand the least! Join us as we explore the loveable world of romance books! Contact us at themulberrylibrary@gmail.com or on social media. Books Mentioned in this Episode Include:The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1) by Julia QuinnPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenrySweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl WoodsP.S. I Love You by Cecelia AhernThe No...2022-02-1526 min
Feeding 10 BillionKate Krueger on Cultivating a Better Protein SupplyCultivated meat brings to mind different associations for everyone, but one thing is clear: it isn’t science fiction anymore. It’s here, it’s now. At the close of 2020, after a year ravaged by one of the worst zoonotic disease outbreaks we’ve ever seen, Singapore became the first country in the world to approve the commercial sale of cultivated chicken bites. But we still have a long way to go when it comes to increasing investment in R&D and driving down the cost of producing cultivated meat. Luckily, competitions like the XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion are desi...2021-12-1441 min
Wrong Place, Write CrimeEpisode 134: Dana StabenowIn which Dana talks about her Kate Shugak series, her Liam Campbell books, a lot about Alaska, as well as history (Eyes of Isis series and Silk and Song series), and even makes a small announcement near the end... PLUS Lance Wright from D&O Books with new releases, and book recs from Sebastien Fitzek, Rebecca Rosenberg, Matt FitzSimmons, and William Kent Krueger!2021-11-171h 03
Locked On Dynasty Football - Daily NFL Dynasty Fantasy Football podcastWhich Players Could See Their ADP Rise During Training Camp?In this episode of the Locked On Dynasty Football Podcast, Marcus Mosher is joined by Zachary Krueger (@ZK_FFB) of Rotoviz to discuss the six players that could see a huge rise in their ADP during training camp. They debate Trey Sermon vs. Michael Carter, why this is the year Mike Williams will breakout and so much more!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next ord...2021-07-0929 minGirls Like Us"Private"You've met Lee Fiora. You've met Miles "Pudge" Halter. Now it's time to meet Reed Brennan, the star of Kate Brian's "Private."LINKS:PatreonOur merchGLU TwitterGLU InstagramDiscordWebsiteSuggest topicsOur theme song is by Leggy. You can email us at girlslikeusshow@gmail.com.Girls Like Us is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!2021-06-2858 minSecond LookPage Turners: Book Talk from Our Library (Ep. 17)The list below features books and resources mentioned on the podcast as well as others Jennifer and Lacey suggest:
The Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby & Lecrae Moore
Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund
The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict
Carnegies’s Maid by Marie Benedict
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall
2021-06-1100 min
Tough Tech Today with Meyen and MillerSynthesizing High-Tech Food is TOUGH, featuring Kate Krueger of HelikonIn one sentence: “Synthesizing” and “food” are uncommon word pairings, but the engineered dishes they serve may be an appetizing feast for the senses.Overview: Climate change, a growing global population, and maturation of new biotechnologies are driving the motivation for – and means of – producing more food. Engineering is improving traditional agricultural means for food production, yet, in our conversation with Kate Krueger of Helikon, emerging synthesization techniques are bringing food from the lab to the market, with exciting and healthy results. Topic Timecodes:00:59 What is "high-tec...2021-04-0852 min