Among Books with John Lobron | Ep 6
Among Books
John Lobron sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. John is the librarian and a social studies teacher at Central High School in Philadelphia. To learn more about John: Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about Kouvenda Media and Hilltop Books: POST-SHOW READING LIST The Underground Railroad By Colson Whitehead The East Indian By Brinda Charry Curious George By Margret Rey and H.A. Rey The...
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Among Books with Daralyse Lyons | Ep 5
Among Books
Daralyse Lyons sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. Until recently, Daralyse was the publisher and executive director of The Chestnut Hill Local, an independent weekly newspaper serving Northwest Philadelphia and Southeastern Montgomery County. This conversation was recorded earlier this year when she was still in that position. Daralyse is now Chief Revenue Officer for The Bucks County Beacon. To learn more about Daralyse: Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about...
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Among Books with David Woo | Ep 4
Among Books
David Woo sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. David is an actor and serves on the Philadelphia local board of the SAG-AFTRA union. To learn more about David: Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about Kouvenda Media and Hilltop Books: Post-Show Reading List Democracy in America By Alexis De Tocqueville Jack Ryan Series By Tom Clancy The Brotherhood of War Series By W.E.B. Griffin Boards That Make a...
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Among Books with Marlene Patterson and Nadine Patterson | Ep 3
Among Books
Marlene Patterson and Nadine Patterson sit down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. They are mother and daughter and run a film production company called HipCinema, which stands for Harmony Image Productions Cinema. To learn more about Marlene Patterson and Nadine Patterson: Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about Kouvenda Media and Hilltop Books: POST-SHOW READING LIST Don Quixote By Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra The Good Earth By Pearl S....
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Among Books with PA State Senator Art Haywood | Ep 2
Among Books
Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. Senator Haywood represents the state's 4th Senatorial District, which includes Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties. To learn more about Senator Haywood: Senator Haywood’s Book Campaigns for COMPASSION: A Story of Community Change Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about Kouvenda Media and Hilltop Books: POST-SHOW READING LIST Lovely One: A Memoir By Ketanji Brown...
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Among Books with Lauren Cristella | Ep 1
Among Books
Lauren Cristella sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas. Lauren is the President and CEO for the Committee of 70, a nonpartisan good government watchdog group in Philadelphia. To learn more about Lauren: Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder. For more about Kouvenda Media and Hilltop Books: POST-SHOW READING LIST Harry Potter By J.K. Rowling Little Women By Louisa May Alcott Madame Secretary: A Memoir By Madeleine Albright Hell and Other...
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Trailer: Among Books
Among Books
Among Books is a passion project about reading and more. The show brings the spirit of Kouvenda — a Greek word for chat, talk, conversation — front and center. With a focus on reading, guests discuss various books and share aspects of their lives in conversations that unfold from the lighthearted to the profound and everything in between. Produced and hosted by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder, Among Books is recorded in person at the cozy Hilltop Books in Northwest Philadelphia. Show notes for each episode include a related reading list.
info_outlineLauren Cristella sits down at Hilltop Books for an Among Books conversation with Stephanie Marudas.
Lauren is the President and CEO for the Committee of 70, a nonpartisan good government watchdog group in Philadelphia.
To learn more about Lauren:
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Episode hosted and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media and mixed by Brad Linder.
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POST-SHOW READING LIST
Harry Potter
By J.K. Rowling
Little Women
By Louisa May Alcott
Madame Secretary: A Memoir
By Madeleine Albright
Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st-Century Memoir
By Madeleine Albright
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
By Louis Sachar
***Remember Reading podcast episode about Sideways Stories from Wayside School produced by Kouvenda Media***
https://pod.link/1447897366/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvNjE0MzE2MDg0
The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency
By Chris Whipple
A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety
By Jimmy Carter
Churchill: Walking with Destiny
By Andrew Roberts
Grant
By Ron Chernow
The Man Who Ran Washington:
The Life and Times of James A. Baker III
By Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
Romney: A Reckoning
By McKay Coppins
Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning
By Liz Cheney
The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House
By Nancy Pelosi
Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life
By Jim Murphy
Chain-Gang All-Stars
By Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
By Clint Smith
Meditations
By Marcus Aurelius
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
By Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty
A Sense of Where You Are: Bill Bradley at Princeton
By John McPhee
The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir
By Samantha Power
An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s
By Doris Kearns Goodwin
The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
By Brené Brown
And for additional titles by Brené Brown
https://brenebrown.com/books-audio
A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London, and New York
By Anjelica Huston
Watch Me: A Memoir
By Anjelica Huston
Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool’s Guide to Surviving with Grace
By Gordon MacKenzie
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
By Priya Parker
Democracy for Kids Reading List
https://seventy.org/youth-civics/democracy-for-kids/reading-list/70-children-s-books-from-c70
https://seventy.org/youth-civics/democracy-for-kids/reading-list
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
By Jon Meacham
Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Road Map for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids
By Dayna Abraham
How to Stop Losing your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent
By Carla Naumburg
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
By Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson