Okie Bookcast

J Hall
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Okie Bookcast

The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. The show features monthly interviews with contributors to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to interviews, the show has a monthly book conversation full of reviews and recommendations. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with Okie Bookcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok - @okiebookcast.

  1. Find Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah Talk Favorite Books of 2024

    4 DAYS AGO

    Find Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah Talk Favorite Books of 2024

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!We're wrapping up 2024 with a conversation about our favorite reads of the year! Hannah and J talk about what they're reading and then get into their 3 favorite reads of 2024. Check out our list and then let us know your favorite books of the year. Fave Five From Fans episodes: J | HannahConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramBooks Discussed:HannahThe Night Circus - Erin MorgensternThe Family Game - Catherine SteadmanFave 3Episode 13 - Craig Dil...

    49 min

  2. DEC 3

    Bringing Magic to Middle Grade Readers - Author Russell J. Fellows

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 66! I got to sit down with Russ Fellows to talk about his new book - Children of the Ancient Heroes: Dreams and Nightmares - the first in a new middle grade fantasy series. We also talk about writing for middle grade readers and his podcast project, Enchanted Stories, that focuses on sharing great stories with kids. List of Oklahoma Independent Bookstores: okiebookcast.com/bookstoresList of Oklahoma Children's Authors: okiebookcast.com/kidlit ...

    32 min
  3. Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ YA author Emma Jackson

    NOV 19

    Find Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations w/ YA author Emma Jackson

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!This month, we're joined by Emma Jackson to talk about what we're reading and why you might love it! We've got thrillers, romance, books on creativity, scifi, lots of YA, horror, and even a western. You're going to find a book or two to love in this fun conversation. Connect with Emma: Instagram | Threads | Twitter | TikTok Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the Show:EmmaInheritance of Scars - Crystal SeitzRoyal Blood - Aimee CarterJa...

    53 min

  4. NOV 5

    When Horror Comes to OKC with author James Cooper

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 65! My guest today is James Cooper. James is the Oklahoma City Councilman for Ward 2 and an Artist in Residence for the English department at OCU, where he teaches courses on writing and horror. His work has been published in the Oklahoma Gazette and the Huffington Post and he was named a Champion of Pride by Advocate Magazine and received the Rising Star Award from the OSU College of Arts and Sciences.We're talking about James' debut novel - ...

    51 min
  5. Strange Roads, Mermaids, and Gorilla Suits - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and author Stacey Kade

    OCT 22

    Strange Roads, Mermaids, and Gorilla Suits - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and author Stacey Kade

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!We are so excited to welcome back author Stacey Kade (S.A. Barnes) for this edition of Your Next Great Read! We talk about plenty of Spooky Season reads, but also some science fiction, romance, and thrillers. Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great books!Connect with Stacey: website | Instagram | ThreadsConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the show:StaceySo Thirsty - Rachel HarrisonWhite Line Fever - KC JonesFour Weekends and a ...

    58 min
  6. Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 10

    OCT 15

    Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 10

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's Volume 10 of Behind the Rain! I've got 14 poems from 13 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Here's the lineup:At Home In the Hills (for Paul Askew) - Paul AustinWebsite: paustin.netFuture of Sound - Sydney AerinInstagram: @sydneysometimesNoise and Haste - Andrew Morris GilmanInstagram: @andrewmorrisgilmanEarly -...

    26 min

  7. OCT 8

    Celebrating 40 Years of Bookselling with Nan and Dani from Best of Books

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 64 of the Okie Bookcast! It’s a huge week for us as we celebrate our third anniversary! All I can say is thank you - I appreciate you more than you know, now onward to year four!Speaking of anniversaries, my guests for this episode are from Best of Books, an independent bookstore in Edmond that is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week! I’m joined by Nan Hight and Dani Terrell to talk about the store, their huge anniversary celebration on ...

    40 min
  8. Time Travel, Cats, and Wedding People - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and Tyler Lenz

    SEP 17

    Time Travel, Cats, and Wedding People - Book Recs w/ J, Hannah, and Tyler Lenz

    Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Your Next Great Read for September 2024! J and Hannah are joined by author, Tyler Lenz, to talk books. We cover a ton of ground - everything from rocky aliens to bridezillas to saber-toothed tigers. And a lot of love for Matt Haig. Something for every reader!Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great books.Connect with Tyler: FacebookGet Tyler's Books: The Seam | Beyond the SeamConnect with Hannah: website | Twitter | InstagramDiscussed on the Sh...

    52 min
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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. The show features monthly interviews with contributors to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to interviews, the show has a monthly book conversation full of reviews and recommendations. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with Okie Bookcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok - @okiebookcast.

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  • Creator
    J Hall
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Okie Bookcast
  • Show Website
    Okie Bookcast

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