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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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The podcast for book lovers.
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EPISODE 6: Perps on the Page
In this episode about true crime, Genn and their guest, Julie, trade terrifying tales, discuss why true crime books are so popular, and ask the question: when is a pen name not just a pen name?
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Theme: True Crime
Guest: Julie Brown (AOQ, Library Branch Manager)
Authors/books: So Brilliantly Clever by Peter Graham (about author Ann Perry); The Babysitter by Liza Rodman
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EPISODE 5: Louise & Louisa
Discover the real people behind the nostalgia! Genn and their guest, Cristina, explore the lives of Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) and Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), considering historical identities of gender and sexuality, the role of books as mirrors, and how society views books about unconventional children.
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Theme: Children’s Authors
Guest: Cristina Casas (ACE, Adult Services Librarian)
Authors: Louisa May Alcott (Little Women); Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) -
EPISODE 4: Authors on the DL
In this episode about undercover journeys, Genn and their guest, ThuAnh, dig into the stories of Barbara Ehrenreich getting gouged and Jeff Babauta grabbing gators. What happens when an undercover experiment brings you clarity and compassion for ways of life you’d never overlapped with before?
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Theme: Undercover
Guest: ThuAnh Nguyen (Gift Shop, Library Retail Manager)
Books: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich; Gator Country by Rebecca Renner
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EPISODE 3: Keep Austin History Weird
Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the stories! Genn and their guest, Jenna, break down the works of two Austinites – O. Henry and Ramon Moncivais – and look at how their lives paralleled, diverged from, and reflected Austin’s history, society, and culture.
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Theme: Austin History
Guest: Jenna Cooper (AHC, Library Manager)
Authors/books: O. Henry (general); Beneath the Shadow of the Capitol by Ramon Moncivais
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EPISODE 2: Readers Resist
In this episode about banned books, get fired up with Genn and their guest, Dale, as they explore their personal connections to banned books, how books bans are affecting Texans today, and why the dictionary made it onto the banned books list.
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Theme: Banned Books
Guest: Dale Bridges (ACE, Library Associate)
Books/authors: A wide variety of unusual banned books -
Greater Austin Book Fest on Saturday, 5/11
Join us for the inaugural Greater Austin Book Fest at the Central Library on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 AM - 5PM! Meet the 80+ participating authors, get your books signed, shop with local booksellers, and enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, and programs.
Customer Reviews
Literary excellence
This, 3 episodes in, is a wonderful podcast. I appreciate the format, wherein the listener learns about history, plot, and then similar works. Never has a podcast made me want to read as much as this one. I’m glad this was created, and proud that it’s from my hometown.
P.S. Near the end of episode 3, one of the read-alikes mentioned is the author Jeff Vandermeer. My favorite band, Murder By Death (which is NOT a metal band), created an instrumental album inspired by his book “Finch”. Definitely worth listening to.