Episodios

  • “Mrs Dalloway” by Virginia Woolf

    “Mrs Dalloway” by Virginia Woolf
    Jun 25 2025
    Pat Leach invited her good friend Susan Millar to talk about the classic novel, “Mrs Dalloway” by Virginia Woolf. It’s one of Susan’s favorite novels and Pat’s first time reading it. Hear their conversation about what makes this book a classic and if it’s a good introduction to Woolf.
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    20 m
  • “Inside Nebraska Courthouses" by Settle & Grossbart

    “Inside Nebraska Courthouses" by Settle & Grossbart
    Jun 18 2025
    Dean Settle and his wife Harriet Grossbart, went on an 11-month, 28-thousand mile journey across Nebraska documenting the interiors of all 93 county courthouses. The result of their travels is the book “Inside Nebraska Courthouses.” He joined “All About Books” host Pat Leach to share some of the history and local lore surrounding these symbols of local pride
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    16 m
  • Guest reviewer Richard Graham on new graphic novels

    Guest reviewer Richard Graham on new graphic novels
    Jun 4 2025
    Graphic novels expert, UNL professor Richard Graham joins host Pat Leach to talk about two new titles, “Insectopolis: A Natural History” by Peter Kuper and “Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home” by Nora Krug.
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    16 m
  • “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange

    “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange
    May 28 2025
    “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange is a follow up to his acclaimed debut novel, “There There”. Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado, and the Industrial Schools that tried to eradicate Native culture and identity
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    9 m
  • Guest reviewer Kiersten Hill on the current Romance genre.

    Guest reviewer Kiersten Hill on the current Romance genre.
    May 21 2025
    Kiersten Hill dropped by “All About Books” this week to help host Pat Leach catch up on current trends in Romance fiction. She recommended the new release, “Story of My Life” by Lucy Score.
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    14 m
  • Bill Kelly on the "Once Again" podcast series

    Bill Kelly on the "Once Again" podcast series
    May 14 2025
    Nebraska Public Media’s senior producer Bill Kelly joins Pat Leach this week’s on “All About Books” to talk about his adventures in researching Nebraska history. The new podcast series “Once Again” sent Kelly diving into dusty archives to uncover stories of Nebraska’s past and present.
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    19 m
  • “Why We Remember” by Dr. Charan Ranganath

    “Why We Remember” by Dr. Charan Ranganath
    May 7 2025
    From recalling names and faces to trauma and healing- memory plays an important role in nearly every aspect of life. Dr. Charan Ranganath is a leading memory research scientist and psychologist, his bestselling book “Why We Remember” is reviewed on this week’s
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    10 m
  • “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America" by Ross Benes

    “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America" by Ross Benes
    Apr 30 2025
    From pro wrestling and Pokémon to Insane Clown Posse and Jerry Springer, a new book looks at the low culture of the late ’90s revealing a continuing impact on current American culture and society. “1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times”, hear an interview with the author, Nebraska journalist Ross Benes.
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    17 m