最佳Wholesome Recommendations播客 (2024)

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95-A Podcast Update, 3 Impactful Spiritual Books for Christians, and "push as hard as the age that pushes against you." 53:19

8M ago53:19

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There’s a different tone on the show today as we bring you an update on the state of the show in the first section. Next, we bring you three of the Christian Spiritual books that have impacted us most deeply. It was uncanny how much these three “talked” to one another and were so appropriate for today! Stay to the end to hear our closing thoughts! …

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94-Do You Want to Read a Classic but Don’t Know Where to Start? Top 6 Literature Recommendations + Quick Tips to Help You Get Started! 31:12

8M ago31:12

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Is the idea of reading the Great Works of Western Civilization intimidating or daunting? Did you read classics in school and just didn’t get it or didn’t like them? Is it difficult to know where to begin? Well start where you are – here with us! We will walk you through a Baker’s Dozen Quick Tips, and give you 2 recommendations each from Children’s…

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93-What Are the Best Detective Fiction Books on the Planet? Start here! 36:29

8M ago36:29

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Today we dive into Detective Fiction Recommendations - after last week's Detective Fiction Primer. If you love mysteries (like Amanda) or even if it's not your favorite (like Elizabeth and Tricia), you will find a recommendation to start with. What did Elizabeth read as homework for this episode? Does Tricia read any besides Nero Wolfe? And HOW MAN…

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92-The Definitive Detective Fiction Primer You’ve Been Waiting For! Cozy Mysteries, Setting, and the Moral Universe. 37:45

9M ago37:45

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How can Murder be a Cozy Mystery? How is Detective Fiction like Fairy Tales? What do Superheroes, The Western Cowboy Hero, and Dad TV have to do with Detective Fiction? We present to you The Definitive Detective Fiction Primer! Walk with us thru the birth and growth of the genre, focusing on The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, talk about what the …

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91-Hidden Depths of Humor and Satire: Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest 37:15

9M ago37:15

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Have you ever felt like everyone around you is being fake? Do you ever think conventional manners are ridiculous? Have you ever felt like people just need to WAKE UP?!? Then this discussion is for you! Today, in our first Book Club of 2024, we discuss Oscar Wilde's brilliant play The Importance of Being Earnest. From the funniest moments to some cu…

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90-Happy Galantine’s Day! Female Friendships in Literature: The Ideal, The Complicated, and the Frenemy! 43:31

9M ago43:31

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From the sweet first friendships of girlhood to the deep, sometimes complicated friendships of womanhood, we talk about what Friendship is, why we need it, and how it relates to Community. This episode also features a short and sweet interview with Amanda’s daughter, Ruby, talking about one of her favorite friendship books and great quotes from Gur…

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89-I Want My Kids to Read More...How Do I Create a Family Culture of Reading? 34:10

9M ago34:10

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Today we're talking about making reading a part of our family cultures. But what does that mean? You may picture your whole family sitting down quietly at night before bed, and that and other idyllic pictures may seem impossible, but today we're talking about how simple and fun it can be! We share relatable stories and easy tips to start making rea…

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88-What Does It Take to Have A Great Marriage? Podcaster and Christian Women’s Business Guru Stefanie Gass’ Top Marriage, Business, and Life Books! 32:47

10M ago32:47

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If you could ask one the Top 20 Podcasters in the world to share one book, what would it be? Our guest today is Stefanie Gass, who is not only one of the Top 20 Podcasters is the world, but is also aChristian who is passionate about helping other Christian Women to grow their online businesses using podcasting. We discuss some of our favorite marri…

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87-Live Coaching On Reading Goals!! How Do You Make a Reading Plan That's Right For YOU? 36:40

10M ago36:40

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Have you looked at this year and thought, "Why should I set a reading goal (or any goal) - it's never worked before!" Friend, we hear you! We have all been in places where goal setting is discouraging and hard. Today, we tackle the problem of unwieldy goals with a Book Fare first! Tricia is putting on her professional coaching hat to walk Elizabeth…

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86-How To Form Great Reading Goals for 2024 or Just Enjoy Reading More This Year 26:33

10M ago26:33

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Have you set any reading goals for 2024? It can be confusing to know how to set reading goals that won't be too much or too discouraging. We've been there! Today we talk about the reading goals we're exploring for the new year, what they might be, and why we've chosen them. We're also discussing all the new things coming down the pike this year, li…

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85-What Are the Best Habits for Good Reading? Our Top Three Will Surprise You! 38:09

10M ago38:09

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Happy 2024! This is the time of year we're all thinking about goals and habits. What are the best habits for a great reading life? This year, Amanda leads us in a new way to think about that question, and her habits may look a bit more like virtues... Episodes mentioned today: Episode 38- Guest Heidi White and the Glory of the Classics Episode 48- …

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84-New Year, New Reading Challenge! How Will We Grow Together This Year? 35:31

11M ago35:31

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Are you ready for new?? We have so many new things coming down the pike this year! First, a brand new reading challenge for 2024. In this episode, we reveal the categories and talk about how we can work through them together! We also have a new reading group coming- listen to the end of the episode to find out what... There's new contests, new merc…

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83-Our Top 8 Books of 2023! How do we keep our humanity in the face of great fear and evil PLUS what a book written by CS Lewis and Robin Williams would be like! 38:34

11M ago38:34

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How do we keep our humanity in the face of overwhelming fear and great evil? If CS Lewis and Robin Williams wrote a book together, what would it be like? What is the Moral Imagination and why is it so fundamental to a child’s character development? How can one come out of a difficult season of life at peace? These and other topics and themes come f…

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82-The BEST Family Christmas Book You May Have Never Read! Book Club: Christmas Jeopardy and Letters from Father Christmas by Tolkien! 34:25

11M ago34:25

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What does Santa have to do with Faerie Land? What was Tolkien like as a father? What REALLY goes on at the North Pole? Welcome to our Christmas Book Club episode featuring Letters from Father Christmas, by JRR Tolkien! We havethe sweetest, coziest family book club ya ever did see, including Christmas Jeopardy! This is one to listen to with your chi…

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81-What have you read this year? 2023 Book Fare Challenge Wrap-up, Plus YOUR Voice Messages 54:56

12M ago54:56

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Today we look back on the 2023 Reading Challenge - first by listening to some voicemails from you, then by talking about some of our favorites. We cover topics from Great Classics to contemporary Sci-Fi to non-Fiction, and everything in between. You'll hear Elizabeth's hot take on Tiger Woods, Amanda's comedy favorite, and Tricia goes deep into lis…

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80-Our Top Parenting Book Recommendations: Teens, Habit Training, and Encouragement that it's Never Too Late with your Adult Children!! 33:22

12M ago33:22

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Who doesn't want to be a better parent? What if you have adult children and regrets that you didn't do x or y with them? There are SO many wonderful parenting books out there, how's a girl to decide what to read next? Here's a curated list of our six favorites right now. We've created a list for you that includes books for Toddlers to Teens, Charlo…

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79-Are we truly unnerved? The Book of Genesis, WWI, and the Utopia of Dystopian Literature. 39:02

1y ago39:02

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Today we discuss Dystopian books- why do we love them so much? What's the appeal of reading about a disastrous future? Are there redeeming messages and themes? Today we cover all the exciting, disturbing, thought-provoking aspects of dystopian stories, and uncover some surprisingly redeeming truths along the way... Dive in! Books mentioned in this …

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78-Where is the line between insanity and genius? "The Professor and the Madman" sparks this question and more! 46:13

1y ago46:13

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In today's Book Club episode, we discuss Simon Winchester's The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary. What is the line between insanity and genius? How does our society treat mental illness? How can compassion build bridges? These themes and more come to light in this fascinating book…

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77-What do Harry Potter, Mr Bennet, and Jason Bourne have in common? Plus a Case Study with Hermione! Using MBTI as a Literary Tool, Part II! 40:46

1y ago40:46

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Voldemort. Elizabeth Bennet... MacGyver?! In today's episode, we discuss these and other characters as we explore the final three Meyers-Briggs groups: the EJs, EPs, and IPs. The Villans. The Dads. The Moms. In both Harry Potter and the Austenverse, there are interesting correlations shared by these groups. There's also several big characters we'd …

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76-What do Dumbledore, Voldemort, Mr. Darcy, and Marilla Cuthburt have in common??? Using MBTI as a Literary Tool, Part I! 31:41

1y ago31:41

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Neville Longbottom. Snape. Elinor Dashwood. Jane Bennet. -Insert YOUR name here.- What makes them - and you - tick? Today we will learn and use the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to find out! Welcome to the final installment of our Summer Series: Using Personality Systems as Literary Tools! We go over why use Personality Systems as Literary To…

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75-Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine with Dr. Tanya Gold MD, Author and Laughter Yoga Specialist 48:13

1y ago48:13

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Today's guest is a holistic medical doctor, author, and laughter yoga specialist. In this episode, Dr. Tanya Gold not only shares about her new book, 7 Habits of Extremely Happy People: The Hidden Secrets to Success, but shares with us golden nuggets about how to make our lives happier and healthier through easy practical steps everyone can do. Joi…

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74-Reading Goals are made to be blown up and the Best Books of the year so far goes to... 32:25

1y ago32:25

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Do you need permission to refresh your reading goals for the year? Permission to redo your goals? How about permission to have reading goals for the first time this year? We talk about how our year has gone (or stalled out) this year so far. Do you want A LOT of great recommendations to finish your year strong? This episode is chock full of classic…

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73-Jane Eyre Part 2: Mr Rochester vs St John - What is Bronte saying about marriage, wholeness, and being a woman? 33:00

1y ago33:00

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Today's episode continues our conversation on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, and focuses on Jane's two suitors, Mr Rochester and St John. Do you like Mr Rochester? Do his good qualities outweigh his bad? What is St John's fatal flaw? And is he abusive or just misled? And what does the charade sequence teach us about Bronte's messages on marriage an…

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72- Book Club! Jane Eyre: The Spiritual Biography of a Real Woman (with some gothic drama thrown in) 39:15

1+ y ago39:15

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Oh, we have waited for this one! Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Join us as we discuss a truly Great Book. Who do we love to love? Who do we love to hate? What do Mr Brocklehurst, Mrs Reed, Helen Burns and Miss Temple say about the world Bronte is creating and what impact do they have on Jane? Is this book realistic? Hop on over to the Facebook grou…

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71-Forget Gryffindor! Harry Potter is an Obliger? Plus Jo March’s Rebellion and Using Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies as a Literary Tool 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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Join us on a literary exporation of Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendancies! This is the third installment of our summer series on personality frameworks. Today, we explain this remarkable way of looking at basic motivation, and how it affects the way we see Harry Potter characters, Bronte's Jane Eyre, and Alcott's classic females in Little Women. We'…

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70-Harry Potter as a Case Study: Using the Enneagram as a Literary Tool, Part II 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

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Today we continue our discussion of the Enneagram as a literary tool, using the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling as a case study. Do we ever really know why we do the things we do? The Enneagram is a personality framework based on our deepest motivations, which makes it an excellent tool for talking about characters and stories. We have so much f…

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69-What's her motivation? Using the Enneagram as a Literary Tool, Part I. Featuring Anne Shirley, Severus Snape, and Dumbledore 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

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Today we begin our Summer Series - Personality Frameworks as Literary Tools! First up - the Enneagram! Whether you're a fan or a newbie, this is such a rich conversation, talking about the Enneagram through a literary lense - specifically #HarryPotter. So dive in and join the conversation! #enneagram Books referenced in this episode: The Road Back …

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68-The Best July 4th Books for Every Age! Celebrate with Stories for Toddlers to Adults! 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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Today we have got your whole family covered - from lap listeners to your grandpa and everyone in between! There are books in every shape and size to lean into the many stories of America as we approach Independence Day. Dive in and enjoy! Books mentioned in this episode: Picture Books: John, Paul, George, and Ben by Lane Smith The Fourth of July St…

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67-Our Eclectic Summer Reading Picks + Top Wholesome New Releases! 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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Today we talk all things SUMMER! Reading plans, books, vacations, and new releases! Do you read differently in the summer? Does the weather change your reading mood? No matter what you're in the mood for - something light, something funny, something romantic, or nonfiction - we have great recommendations for you. AND the best wholesome new releases…

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66-Is Ray Bradbury Still Relevant? His Unexpected Range and Timeless Themes with Guest Heather Wells 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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Today's guest, Heather Wells, has taught the Bradbury classics Dandelion Wine and Fahrenheit 451 to high school students for years. Join us as we discuss how different these books are (did you even know Bradbury wrote things that AREN'T sci-fi?), the rich and consistent themes, and why Bradbury has stayed so relevant. #raybradbury #teachraybradbury…

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65-Is Brené Brown overrated? Let's take a look... 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

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Today we talk about well-known research-based self-help guru Brené Brown. What is her work about? What book should you read first? What kinds of concepts are in her books? If you are experiencing any issues in your life involving shame, vulnerability, resilience, belonging, emotions, or relationships, this episode is for you! Brené Brown’s Books In…

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64-The World's Best Picture Books for Moms and Kids (Our longest recommendation list yet!) 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

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It's our first picture books episode! What can storybooks do for your family culture? How do they build memories? Amanda and Elizabeth discuss these things and so much more, along with amazing recommendations. Dive in!! Books mentioned in this episode: Big Bad Bruce Bill Peet Cappyboppy Bill Peet My Lucky Day Keiko Kasza Jamberry Bruce Degen Caps F…

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63-Book Club! Deep Discussion in Community on The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See 1:07:09

1+ y ago1:07:09

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What a ride! Y'all get to listen in on our first open zoom book club discussion. 15 enthusiastic listeners joined us, and we can't wait for you to hear highlights of the conversation! We discuss forgiveness and redemption, how hard the book was to read, wether the ending was satisfying, wether this is a feminist book, and so much more. Enjoy! Leave…

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62-Can Literary Readers Enjoy Thrillers? Our Best Recommendations Here! 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

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You asked for it, you got it! This listener-requested genre has our hearts racing. We talk about what a thriller IS (is it even a real genre?), why we like it, and recommendations for every taste. Dive in! Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Firm by John Grisham The Black Widow by Daniel Silva (also Gabriel Allon 5-9) Run, Rose, Run; A Novel by Do…

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61-Loving Shakespeare and Fitting it into that Busy Family Life with guest Tim McIntosh 39:53

1+ y ago39:53

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Do you think Shakespeare isn't for you? Do you get a mental image of old white men in smoking jackets and libraries? In this episode, Tim McIntosh, classicist and Shakespeare teacher, podcaster, and enthusiast, gives an easy method for learning to love The Bard, starting right where you are. (if you have no idea why you would even try, go back to l…

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60-Is Shakespeare even relevant anymore? with guest Tim McIntosh 37:07

1+ y ago37:07

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Today we are thrilled to introduce you to Time McIntosh, who is a classicist and Shakespeare enthusiast and podcaster. We discuss: why do we still bother with Shakespeare when the language is so tough? Is it worth the effort? How can we share it with our children? How can it be fun and exciting? AND join us next week for another episode with Tim! B…

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59-It's Poetry Party Time! Read Poetry and Drink Tea With Us! 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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It's Poetry Month! Today we invite you to brew a cup of coffee or tea and relax and sip as we discuss and read poetry! Wether you're new to poetry, or it's one of your favorite things, this episode will give you tips and tricks and recommendations for enriching your life with this unique literary art form. Pull up a seat at the table and enjoy! Boo…

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58-Tricia's Top Ten Time Travel Titles (from light reads to serious literature) 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

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It's here at last! Tricia reveals her long-awaited, long-cultivated list of the best time travel books you can read! What themes are in time travel? Why do we love it? And which of these will you be adding to your TBR? All of this and MORE this episode! Books mentioned in this episode: War of the Worlds by HG Wells Passenger by Alexandra Bracken A …

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57-Book Club! Delightful, Meaningful Discussion on Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 55:39

1+ y ago55:39

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In this book club episode we we discuss Daniel Nayeri's profound and funny middle grade novel, Everything Sad Is Untrue. We all adored this book, and this lively discussion includes themes of parenting, cultural differences, hospitality, 90's nostalgia, food, and redemption. We can't wait to hear what you think about this one! Search Book Fare Podc…

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56-Guest Author KB Hoyle and Her New Book Release for Middle Grade and Preteen Readers - Orion and the Starborn 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

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You’re in for a real treat today as we chat with fantasy author KB Hoyle, author of a dozen books, the most recent of which is Orion and the Starborn. Two young readers join us to review the book, which is so much fun, and we talk all things fantasy, science fiction, writing, reading, and Doritos! Find Karen on the web at: KBHoyle.com and owlsnestp…

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55-Spring Growth: Book Recommendations on Gardening, Spring Vibes, Family Fun and More! 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

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Spring is coming! Spring is here! Today we talk all things spring growth - wether it's growing plants in your home, a garden outside, or your own soul. Also, we have some wonderful "springy" literature recommendations for when you're just in that spring mood. What are you growing this spring? We have all the books to help you do it! Books mentioned…

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54-A Latin Teacher Talks Quality and Everyday Literature with Guest Angela Reed 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

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Today we are joined by Latin teacher and classical homeschooling mom-of-five Angela Reed. We talk Latin and literature, her love of old things, what the pandemic did to her brain, and lots more! Angela's voice and perspective are a balm to the soul, and we know you'll love getting to know her AND hear her book recs. Dive in! Angela's Latin website:…

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53-Reading Outside Your Culture (or, Reading for Empathy) 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

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Reading is one of the greatest ways to expand your mind and your empathy for people who lead different lives than you. How often do you read outside your culture? Join us as we discuss why we love this kind of reading and some of our favorite books and authors in this category! Books mentioned in this episode: Digging to America by Anne Tyler And t…

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52-Chatting with Rockstar Librarian Jessie Wakefield: How to be a librarian, using library resources, and her favorite books 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

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Today we are joined by Jessie Wakefield, a librarian in the Chicago area, and she's answering all our many library questions! We talk about her training, her job, ALL the things libraries do, and how to take advantage of them. This was SUCH a fun conversation and we learned so much! And, of course, we talked books :) Books mentioned in this episode…

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51-Books About Books for Book Lovers on Valentines Day! 29:33

1+ y ago29:33

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On this Valentine's Day, we're coming to you with every book lover's dream - Books About Books! Why do all book lovers fall for these books? Books with settings in bookshops or libraries, books around the publishing industry, or books with book lists! Even we were surprised at how many categories and types of books fall in here - and it may be our …

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50-The Men of Book Fare: Our Well-Read Husbands and their Recommendations! 29:33

2y ago29:33

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Today we welcome our favorite men - our husbands! Join us as we pepper them with questions about their book lives, why they read, and what they like to read. AND you might just get a great Valentine's Day book gift idea!! Books mentioned in this episode: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien The God Delusion by Richard …

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49 - Book Club! How to Find Deep Meaning in a Children's Book - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 50:36

2y ago50:36

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Join us for a delightful discussion on this charming modern fairy tale! We discuss the characters and the setting, how it's like and unlike ancient fairy tales, the funniest parts, and what we can learn from it. If you love magic or mystery, humor or human characters, this one's for you! #fairytales #childrensbooks --- Send in a voice message: http…

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48 - To Reread or Not to Reread, That is Today's Question 23:47

2y ago23:47

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Do you ever read books more than once? Why would you do that when there are so many good books in the world? Today, we discuss the potential benefits of rereading, what makes a good reread, when to reread, and so much more! Books Mentioned in the Episode: Where the Red Fern Grows by W Rawls Great Expectations by C Dickens Little Women by LM Alcott …

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47 - How to Start a Book Club 34:57

2y ago34:57

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Today we talk all things Book Club: how to start a book club, why we love book clubs, why book clubs are meaningful to communities, and more! If you've ever wanted to start a book club, or be in a book club, or have loved a book club, you are going to LOVE this. #bookclub Tricia's Steps to Starting a Book Club: Decide on the purpose of your book cl…

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46 - Shiny New Reading Year! Shiny New Book Goals! 32:43

2y ago32:43

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Happy New Year Book Friends! Today we talk about all the new things coming your way in Season 3! Reading topics, reading goals, a reading challenge, and new plans. We are going to have so much fun this year, and we can't wait for you to pull up a chair at the table and join us! Join our private Facebook group for all the book talk and book recommen…

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