Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast

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Good Librations - A Kiama Library Podcast

Welcome to the Good Librations podcast, an entertaining dive down the rabbit hole of all things books, reading, libraries and more. Discover how much you really do love poetry (who knew!?), why the book is always better than the movie (or is it?), and the allure of niche genres (yes, food-pun murder mysteries are a thing!).And, just because 45 mins of bookish fun is never enough, we'll have a new episode available every month (or so ...). Check this page or subscribe via Spotify, Google, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts. Presented by Kiama Library and hosted by Lauren Watkins and Carla James (and guests) Produced by Carla and Griffin James. Music by Lauren Watkins.

  1. NOV 12

    Episode 24 - Get Lit(erary): Writers' Festivals

    Come with us, if you will, for a wander around the uber-popular writer's festival. We discover what's behind the rise and rise of the literary festival; take a gander at their history and why they're still important today.

    28 min

  2. SEP 13

    Episode 23 - Romantasy Beasts & Where to Find Them

    Shadow Daddies gather! This month we're falling into the realm of Romantasy, the hybrid love child of fantasy and romance. Come for the world-building, stay for the spice.

    45 min

  3. AUG 6

    Episode 22 - Reading on a Train, Reading in the Rain

    Do you read on a plane? Do you read in the rain? Do you read while others sleep, or in a hammock on a beach? Come along and find out the weird and wonderful habits of readers. We also wade into the murky world of AI and how it is already impacts what we read - and how.

    55 min

  4. JUN 20

    Episode 21 - Let's Go (Book) Clubbing

    From Socratic-era Greece to a freshly colonised Massachusetts Bay to Oprah Winfrey Studios in Chicago to loungerooms and cafes across the world, come along on a journey through the powerful history and modern eminence of book clubs.

    45 min

  5. MAY 16

    Episode 20 - Shameless Shelf-Promotion

    Welcome to the final episode for season 2! Peek a little further behind the curtain at library life; what were the Kiama Library librarian's favourite reads of 2023? And we give you a great list of podcast recommendations. If you like us, you'll love them. And it would be an end of season episode without a few bloopers!

    28 min

  6. APR 5

    Episode 19 - Writing in Style

    This month we're talking about writing! Come on a journey through different styles of writing styles, where we discuss short stories, creative non-fiction and scriptwriting. We also find out what the Lobelia Sackville-Baggins test is, and dive into the agony and the ecstasy - but mostly the agony - of James Joyce. And, oh look, its The Odyssey. Again. Shocker.

    49 min

  7. FEB 15

    Episode 18 - Sing Me a Story

    Come along on a music adventure as we discover why story and song have long been in perfect harmony. What was the first ever song about? Who wrote a middle-ages musical version of the 1-star hotel yelp review? What do Tenacious D , the Little Mermaid and Stravinsky have in common? And, oh look. It's the Odyssey. Again. Join in, and sing along if you know the words.

    1 hr

  8. JAN 4

    Episode 17 - Stories Across Time

    Come along on a journey full of quests and monsters as we discover if there really are only seven great stories in the world. This month we ask what are the actual odds of going from rags to riches? What was the worst makeover in cinematic history? Why do we love stories about our darker halves? And, oh look, it's The Odyssey. Again. Listen along as we break down the world's favourite tales and why they endure.

    53 min
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Welcome to the Good Librations podcast, an entertaining dive down the rabbit hole of all things books, reading, libraries and more. Discover how much you really do love poetry (who knew!?), why the book is always better than the movie (or is it?), and the allure of niche genres (yes, food-pun murder mysteries are a thing!).And, just because 45 mins of bookish fun is never enough, we'll have a new episode available every month (or so ...). Check this page or subscribe via Spotify, Google, Apple or wherever you find your podcasts. Presented by Kiama Library and hosted by Lauren Watkins and Carla James (and guests) Produced by Carla and Griffin James. Music by Lauren Watkins.

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