Episode 87: Laura's December 2021 and January 2022 Reading
The Library Laura Podcast
On this dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, Laura catches you up on her reading from December 2021 and January 2022. From year-end musings to ALA award winners, picture books to non-fiction there's a lot to catch up on. Check out the #grownupspicturebookclub with @noextrawords on Instagram for February's book club pick, . Follow the Library Laura Podcast on , , , and on the
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Episode 86: There's Always Water in the Wilderness with Author Kari Cope
The Library Laura Podcast
On this dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our Library Laura Podcast guest is author Kari Cope. She's recently written a book, T On today's episode, we chat about the writing process, Kari's reading life, what it means to closely read a text and why it's important when it is applied to reading Scripture, and swap some great book recommendations! Find Kari at on Instagram and her email is Kari(at)karicope(dot)com. She'd love to hear from you. Follow the Library Laura Podcast on , , , and on the
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Episode 85: A Love Letter to Venice | Into the Lion's Mouth by Nancy McConnell
The Library Laura Podcast
On this week’s dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our guest is the author of . It’s a middle grade historical fiction novel set in 1498 Venice. This is her debut novel but she has several other manuscripts in the works, including a graphic novel in collaboration with her daughter, Rebecca. She’s also a mother and an educator. We have a great conversation about her reading and writing life and swap some wonderful recommendations for both children and adult books. Visit or connect with Nancy on , , and If you're looking for seasonal...
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Episode 84: Dear Arlo | Adventures in Dadding with Tom Kreffer
The Library Laura Podcast
On this dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our guest is author . Tom is the author of two books about fatherhood, and In his books of daily journal entries, Kreffer alternates between profound and profane as he chronicles his wife's pregnancy and their child's first year. We talk about his writing process, the joys and struggles of parenthood, what he enjoys reading, and what he's writing next! Find and follow Tom Kreffer on , , , and , and on his . Don't forget to pick up a copy of and for yourself or a parenting friend. Follow the Library...
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Episode 83: Laura's November 2021 Reading
The Library Laura Podcast
On this dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, your host Laura talks about all the books she read in November 2021. It was a great reading month with a fun variety of books, from picture books to YA, non-fiction to novels. Let me know what you've been reading, or what you're looking forward to reading as 2021 quickly draws to a close. Follow the Library Laura Podcast on , , , and on the .
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Episode 82: The We and the They with Author Kyra Ann Dawkins
The Library Laura Podcast
Welcome to this dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm. Today's Library Laura Podcast guest is author Kyra Ann Dawkins. She's the author of as well as being a writer, an editor, a book reviewer, and an aspiring storyteller. Her book is guided by oral tradition and rooted in collective identity, which we'll talk about. We also talk about what makes good children's stories! Krya is an avid reader and we swap some great book recommendations on everything from C.S. Lewis and Isabel Allende, to books with themes of autism and ones that incorporate folklore. ...
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Episode 81: Blue Shadows Fall with Lenore Stutznegger
The Library Laura Podcast
In this week's dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our Library Laura Podcast guest is Lenore Stutznegger. Lenore is the author of , a debut YA dark fantasy novel set in post-apocalyptic Appalachia. We have a great conversation today about her book, being a reader, artist, and writer, geeky easter eggs, her love of fantasy books, underground libraries, and so much more. There's (of course) lots of great book recommendations, too. Find Lenore online on or her , and pick up a copy of her book from , , or your favorite indie bookstore. Follow the...
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Episode 80: Laura's October 2021 Reading
The Library Laura Podcast
On this episode of the Library Laura Podcast, your host Laura shares all the books she read in October of 2021. From middle grade mysteries to inspiring and thought-provoking nonfiction, from books set in bookshops to children's picture books, there's a lot to talk about. Come tell us on social media what you've been reading lately, or if there was a book on today's episode that sparked your interest! Find and follow the Library Laura Podcast on , , , and on the .
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Episode 79: Something Better Coming with Megan Saben
The Library Laura Podcast
I'm very excited to be talking with Megan Saben on today's episode of the Library Laura Podcast. She's the author of Something Better Coming, a children's picture book about the resurrection of Jesus that just released this fall. She's also a writer for Redeemed Reader and the mother of 5 boys living in Virginia. We have a lot in common, which you'll see throughout the episode as we discuss knitting, baseball, books, writing, tea, and more. We originally recorded this episode in early August, but I've been holding onto it until her book arrived state-side and is ready to order. You can...
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Episode 78: Books for Childhood Grief with Jodi Meltzer
The Library Laura Podcast
On this week's dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, our Library Laura Podcast guest is Jodi Meltzer. Jodi is the award-winning author of two children's books, (about a baby and mother's journey from conception to birth, which we talked about on the Mother's Day ) and (which addresses childhood grief). Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are helps kids cope with grief, loss, and longing in an enchanting way, sparking meaningful conversations about the everlasting power of love. Jodi is also a prolific blogger (especially about parenting, divorce, and...
info_outlineOn this week's dose of book recommendations, library love, and literary enthusiasm, podcast host Laura tells about all the books she read in August 2021. We've got loads of mysteries and fantasy this month, with some middle grade adventure and even some non-fiction thrown in for good measure.
Drop a comment and let me know what you've been reading lately! Or is there a book from this list that you're interested in reading?
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