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Back to SearchAre we in a literacy crisis? Part 2
Season 3 Episode 5
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If you haven't listened to part 1 of this episode, we recommend doing so before listening to this episode! In part 2, we continue the…
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Are we in a literacy crisis? Part 1
Season 3 Episode 4
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If you read the news or look at social media, you've probably heard that the U.S. is in the throes of a literacy crisis. Are we? And …
2 weeks ago
How do you feel about your reading in 2025? A look back at the year in books and reading, and a look ahead at what's coming in 2026
Season 3 Episode 3
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We're back with our annual year-end reading round up. Join us as we talk about our year in reading, our favorite books of 2025, the b…
8 months, 1 week ago
Is it cozy? Dark academia? What about the romance? For History Lessons author Zoe B. Wallbrook being cross-genre is not a bug, it's a feature [Interview]
Season 3 Episode 2
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In this episode, we are lucky enough to talk with author Zoe B. Wallbrook about her critically acclaimed debut novel, History Lessons…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
What do you know about a whodunnit? A mystery genre deep-dive
Season 3 Episode 1
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Something about this season of cold weather and long, dark nights makes us want to read mysteries. Whether you like 'em cozy, hard-bo…
10 months ago
Does your reading change during the summer?
Season 2 Episode 11
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Have you ever wondered why we have "summer reads" but not winter or spring or fall reads? We both had various associations with "summ…
1 year, 3 months ago
Would you go on a bookish vacation?
Season 2 Episode 10
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Elizabeth just got back from a trip that included a day in the Original Book Town, Hay-on-Wye in Wales in the UK. It was adorable and…
1 year, 5 months ago
What is the IMLS and why should we care if it is dismantled?
Season 2 Episode 9
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Have you heard about the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) in the news lately? An Executive Order in mid-March ordered …
1 year, 6 months ago
How is working in a bookstore like playing a video game? Interview with the bookseller and events manager at Fireside Books
Season 2 Episode 8
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a bookstore? According to Rebecca, bookseller and events manager at the indep…
1 year, 6 months ago
Is reading a niche hobby?
Season 2 Episode 7
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We were planning to talk about our reading habits and rituals in this episode...but then Elizabeth heard an NPR podcast about how no …
1 year, 7 months ago