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Before Jennifer Egan, Louise Erdrich, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Jonathan Lethem became revered authors, they were readers. In this ebullient book, America’s favorite librarian Nancy Pearl and noted-playwright Jeff Schwager interview a diverse range of America's most notable and influential writers about the books that shaped them and inspired them to leave their own literary mark. The Writer’s Library is a revelatory exploration of the studies, libraries, and bookstores of today’s favorite authors.

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of laughter was a force to fear-a world of wit, irony, and knowing smiles? How did Romans make sense of laughter? What role did it play in the world of the law courts, the imperial palace, or the spectacles of the arena?

Is Tantric Sex the Key to Deepening Intimacy and Connection?

The Story of Philosophy is a captivating intellectual journey that explores the evolution of human thought and the enduring legacy of great thinkers throughout history. Written by the renowned author Will Durant, this monumental work provides listeners with a comprehensive overview of the world's philosophical traditions, from ancient Greece to the modern era.

Just before the small-time bootlegger Max Gerlach died, he tried to reveal his secret: he was the inspiration for the mysterious Jay Gatsby. It’s a nice story, but was he telling the truth? Veteran reporter Joe Nocera and producer Poppy Damon investigate this century-old literary mystery and uncover untold secrets about the Great American Novel.

The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters, is a fiction novel featuring the voices of Joe, an indigenous person of Nova Scotia who lost his four-year-old sister, Ruthie, in the berry ...

In this episode, Nick and Abby discuss (in a spoiler free way) our very different experiences reading Warbreaker. And also, a certain Disney movie which has a scene involving a princess with magical-color-changing-hair becoming enamored with a bunch of rough-and-tumble-soldier types.

Bridgerton Season III part I is here! This episode was recorded prior to part one premiere. We’re recapping the major similarities and differences between the books and film. Plus, we present clever, fan-made Am I The A**hole Bridgerton edition for all of us to enjoy!The Duke and I – 3:33AITA for telling my wife I don’t want kids, but in fact I just don't want them? – 8:28The Viscount Who Loved Me – 10:15AITA for tripping my mama’s sister’s fiancé and making him fall into the Serpentine? – 22:48An Offer From a Gentleman - 24:09AITA for thinking my brother’s art skills ...

During the years of the Great Depression, Cressida Morley and her eccentric family live in a weatherboard cottage on the edge of a wild beach. Outsiders in their small working-class community, they rant and argue and read books and play music and never feel themselves to be poor. Yet as Cressida moves beyond childhood, she starts to outgrow the place that once seemed the centre of the world. As she plans her escape, the only question is: who will she become?The End of the Morning is the final and unfinished autobiographical novel by Charmian Clift. Published here for the first time, it is the ...

Who are the Askani and who is Mother Askani? We answer your questions!

Pour ce premier épisode, on s'intéresse à la saga de Julia Quinn : ✨ La Chronique des Bridgerton ✨Chaque mois, Romantrique c'est le podcast cucul, mais surtout cul, qui décrypte le meilleur du pire des romances érotiques 🌶Si ce contenu t'a plu, rendez-vous sur Instagram @romantrique.podcast, et abonne-toi à notre newsletter juste ici.Créé avec 💕 par Amandine Jonniaux et Julie Hay - Tous droits réservés Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

While we do not know many details, whatever unfolds in that future first gathering before Christ in heaven, our glorified Savior and King of kings, most certainly his presence will have us in awe of his holiness. Thanks for joining me in todays devotional and special time with the Lord. For more content like this podcast be sure to check out our blog at awakeinthedawn.com, IG @awakeinthedawndaily, FB @Awake In the Dawn and Patreon at patreon.com/awakeinthedawn Support the Show.When we choose to give the Lord our early morning moments, what He gives to us in return often surprises and ...

Join book besties Con and Lauren, along with their gamer husbands Jon and Kyle, for book club discussions as they dive into popular fantasy series and share candid thoughts, conversations, and laughs.

Immergetevi in "Gli Ansiosi": dove convergono amicizia, perdono e speranza!Per chi fosse interesato, qui trovate il link diretto al mio canale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntoTheBooks23/videos

Two crazy, funny, sisters reviewing fantasy smut, sci fi smut, and run of the mill smutty books. We review 2 books per week with star and chili ratings and there are many spoilers. Please join us! Season one are all books available on Kindle unlimited!

Dearest Readers, Today we are thrilled to bring you our episode discussing Julia Quinn's Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Though we are mostly talking about the book, some TV show spoilers have made it in here! (P.S. Maddy is fully aware that she confused some storylines that happen only in the show with some book storylines and she's very sorry, she's just very passionate and excited lol) Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, ...

Tom Clancy Act of Defiance By Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson Part of A Jack Ryan Novel https://amzn.to/3V80Xt1 A rogue nuclear Russian submarine is steaming toward the East Coast of the United States. For President Jack Ryan, memories of past events may seem stunningly vivid, but the dangers are terrifyingly real in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. US intelligence is reporting turmoil in the Russian navy. Their deadliest submarine, the Belgorod, has unexpectedly launched, and taken along with it a long list of questions. Who authorized the departure? What ...

An audio book archive of all the literature and lore available in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and the world of Tamriel beyond.

Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was known as natural philosophy, a pastime for poets, priests, and schoolgirls. The world began to change in the 1830s, while Darwin was exploring the Pacific aboard the Beagle and Dickinson was a student in Amherst, Massachusetts. Poetry and science started to grow apart, and modern thinkers challenged the old orthodoxies, offering thrilling new perspectives that suddenly felt radical—and too dangerous for women.

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.