Book Talk with Melissa Aho

Melissa Aho
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Melissa introduces listeners to fun and entertaining ’new’ and ’new to you’ books. Interviews with librarians and other book people, as well as reviews of fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and maybe even an audio book or two will be covered, as good books can be found anywhere.

Episodes

  1. 12/02/2024

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 7: Interview with author L. Ana Ellis 2024

    A new 2024 interview with author L. Ana Ellis discussing her latest book Panacea Omega. For more information on L. Ana Ellis To order an autograph copy - Fire-Forged Books https://fireforgedbooks.com/ Panacea Genesis - (Panacea Trilogy Book 1) https://amzn.to/3J9AOEr Panacea Exodus - (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) https://amzn.to/3D6ZGJj Panacea Omega (Panacea Trilogy 3) https://amzn.to/3CPFWg3 Goodreads page for Panacea Genesis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60595132-panacea-genesis Goodreads page for L. Ana Ellis https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22292255.L_Ana_Ellis L. Ana Ellis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lanaellisbooks/ 2023 Interview with L. Ana Ellis https://youtu.be/v03GJHV3mis?si=zkqMov1YH3PBetik ---- Hello! I’m Dr. Melissa Aho, Ph.D., M.A., M.Ed., M.L.I.S., M.S., a librarian and humanities professor passionate about books, reading, fountain pens, and learning, so basically this YouTube channel is about ways to inspire your reading, writing, and lifelong learning life. FOR MORE INFORMATION: 📖 My website - https://melissaaho.com/ 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/melissaaho/ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissakaho/ ✈️ My YouTube channel on Aviation and Flying https://www.youtube.com/@aviatormelissa/

    37 min

  2. 12/01/2024

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 6: Interview from 2023 with author L. Ana Ellis

    My interview from 2023 with author L. Ana Ellis as we discuss her new book Panacea Exodus (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) and other books that have inspired her. Panacea Exodus - (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) https://amzn.to/3D6ZGJj Panacea Genesis - (Panacea Trilogy Book 1) https://amzn.to/3J9AOEr For an autograph copy - Fire-Forged Books https://fireforgedbooks.com/ L. Ana Ellis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lanaellisbooks/ L. Ana Ellis on Twitter https://twitter.com/lanaellisbooks Books mentioned in the interview: Hunger Games https://amzn.to/3jFZGJi Twilight https://amzn.to/3wmNTma Portal Jumpers https://amzn.to/3WEHvSR Piers Anthony’s On A Pale Horse https://amzn.to/3WyC86J A Wrinkle in Time https://amzn.to/3WsaPeC Originally recorded and posted back on December 31, 2022, but accidentally deleted. --- WHO AM I: I’m Dr. Melissa Aho, a YouTuber, librarian, university instructor, and author. I make videos that discuss books, learning, and anything else that looks interesting. FOR MORE INFORMATION: My blog and website https://melissaaho.com Twitter https://twitter.com/melissaaho Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissakaho My other YouTube site: Aviator Melissa (about flying and aviation) https://www.youtube.com/@aviatormelissa Subscribe to my channel! DISCLAIMER: All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by anyone or any affiliates. Some of the links provided might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support!

    16 min

  3. 10/01/2024

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 5: Book News for the Week of September 30, 2024

    Books mentioned in this episode: The Golden Road by William Dalrymple https://amzn.to/4dhviLH What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust: A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell by Nicholas Meyer Fourth Wing (paperback) by Rebecca Yarros Bridge to Bat City by Ernest Cline New World Begins: The History of the French Revolution by Jeremy D. Popkin The X-Files: Perihelion by Claudia Gray The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch Kerry Greenwood - Murder in the Cathedral is not listed yet, but read the first book Cocaine Blues https://amzn.to/4cZsTpt Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J.K. Rowling Have a great week and Happy Reading!

    6 min

  4. 07/28/2024

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 4: Book News for the Week of July 28, 2024

    Books mentioned in this episode: Kerry Greenwood - new book not listed yet, but read the first book Cocaine Blues ​Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me by Calib Carr  Gretchen Whitmer True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between ​Nancy Pelosi The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House Hillary Clinton  Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty   Unleashed by ​Boris Johnson ​Tony Blair  - On Leadership: A Practical Guide ​James Middleton  - Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville  Beyond the Throne by Kristian Nairn The Fraud by Zadie Smith  Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George  Redshirts by John Scalzi    Contact by Carl Sagan   ​A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams   Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir   The Martian by Andy Weir ​Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Dune by Frank Herbert   The Golden Road by William Dalrymple   Strange Practice Book #1 by Vivian Shaw Bitter Waters Book #4 by Vivan Shaw The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes

    13 min

  5. 12/31/2018

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 3: John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit

    Get ready to add this founding father to your list of favorites: John Quincy Adams - your next favorite president.    John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit by James Traub is discussed in this episode and you can find it at your local library or purchase it here: John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit   John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit (Softcover) John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit (ebook)

    3 min

  6. 07/26/2017

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

    Episode 2 (07/26/17): Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Do you remember what you were reading 20 years ago? Were you reading about Harry, Hermione, and Hogwarts? Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 years old this year. Happy birthday Harry! In this episode, we will discuss 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' aka 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.   Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (paperback) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Kindle) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor Edition

    4 min

  7. 07/05/2017

    Book Talk with Melissa Aho: Episode 1: Susan Wakefield

    Welcome to Book Talk with Melissa Aho and my very first podcast! In this Episode 1, I will be interviewing librarian Susan Wakefield. Please join us as we discuss books, publishing, libraries, and reading. Happy reading!   These are the books discussed in this episode (just click on the link to find the book or the Kindle title):   Miss Suzy by Miriam Young The Cookie Tree by Jay Williams War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia 2) by C.S. Lewis The Crossover by Kwame Alexander Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children Number 1) by Gertrude Chandler Warner Coraline by Neil Gaiman   The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why it Matters by Rose George Victoria by Knut Hamsun We Were Liars by E. Lockhart The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition Lab Girl by Hope Jahren   Ten Thousand Islands by Randy Wayne White   Hoot by Carl Hiaasen   The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection From the Living Dead by Max Brooks   SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere by John Lofty Wiseman   In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson

    32 min
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Melissa introduces listeners to fun and entertaining ’new’ and ’new to you’ books. Interviews with librarians and other book people, as well as reviews of fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and maybe even an audio book or two will be covered, as good books can be found anywhere.

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