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American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

From the author of Turning to Stone, a mediation on the stories that rock can tell us about the deep history of our planet To many of us, the Earth’s crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, the Earth’s crust, and every stone within it, is a richly illustrated...

Our books are a part of who we are as people, and we can't imagine life without them. I'd Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for everyone who feels that way. In this collection of charming and relatable reflections on the reading life, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads people to remember the book that first hooked them, the place where they first fell in love with reading, and all of the moments afterward that helped make them who they are today.

Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Meredith and Kaytee are two bookish friends who discuss their most recent reads - and please know, they are going to be honest about how they felt about them! All conversations are spoiler-free, pinkie promise. In addition, they'll talk about books they've loved forever, and a variety of other bookish topics - all to help you develop the reading life you've always wanted. Looking for your next great read? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week. Named one of the New York Times' "Best Podcasts for Book Lovers...

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Interweaving her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy with fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, developmental psychologist, neuroscientist, and dyslexia expert Wolf probes the question, "How do we learn to read and write?" This ambitious and provocative new book offers an impassioned look at reading, its effect on our lives, and explains why it matters so greatly in a digital era.

From the author of Proust and the Squid, a lively, ambitious, and deeply informative epistolary book that considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection as we become increasingly dependent on digital technologies. A decade ago, Maryanne...

From beloved and bestselling author Roxane Gay, “a strikingly fresh cultural critic” (Washington Post) comes an exhilarating collection of her essays on culture, politics, and everything in between. Since the publication of the groundbreaking Bad Feminist and Hunger, Roxane Gay has continued...

The Tarot Reading is a place where I pull cards and tell the truth without decoration. I am Eden and this is not a spiritual guide and not an advice service, I am as dumb as they come.It is a confession of sorts and occasional vent. I talk about desire, endings, sex, chaos, rebuilding, the quiet moments that undo you and the sharp ones that put you back together. The cards are a language for it. Expect dark humour, raw honesty, feral clarity and the kind of truth that feels like a slap and a kiss at the same time. If you are tired of performing and tired of shrinking and tired of living ...

Reading the World | قراءة العالم is a bilingual podcast (English and Arabic) that explores world literature, culture, and higher education—as interconnected ways of understanding how meaning is produced, circulated, and contested across societies—through the practice of critical reading.At its core, the podcast asks a foundational question: What does it mean to read the world?Not only books or literary texts, but also narratives, institutions, media discourses, educational systems, and cultural assumptions that shape how knowledge is formed and whose voices are heard.Drawing on ...

Reading the World | قراءة العالم is a bilingual podcast (English and Arabic) that explores world literature, culture, and higher education—as interconnected ways of understanding how meaning is produced, circulated, and contested across societies—through the practice of critical reading.At its core, the podcast asks a foundational question: What does it mean to read the world?Not only books or literary texts, but also narratives, institutions, media discourses, educational systems, and cultural assumptions that shape how knowledge is formed and whose voices are heard.Drawing on ...

In a fascinating tour of creativity and the brain, Nancy Andreasen, professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the winner of the National Medal of Science, explores how the human brain achieves creative breakthroughs--in art, literature, music, and science--the role of genes and environment, extraordinary creativity vs. ordinary creativity, and the question of genius and insanity.

An examination of how curriculum choices can perpetuate White supremacy, and radical strategies for how schools and teacher education programs can disrupt and transform racism in education When racist curriculum “goes viral” on social media, it is typically dismissed as an isolated incident...

Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.

In December 2008, twentysomething Jill Grunenwald graduated with her master’s degree in library science, ready to start living her dream of becoming a librarian. But the economy had a different idea. As the Great Recession reared its ugly head, jobs were scarce. After some searching, however, Jill was lucky enough to snag one of the few librarian gigs left in her home state of Ohio. The catch? The job was behind bars as the prison librarian at a men’s minimum-security prison. Talk about baptism by fire.

Noel Pearson shares excerpts from his latest book Mission, exploring topics around his life’s work: education, economy, constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Nations Peoples, social and cultural issues, and much more. Noel analyses our society with a critical and accurate lens. Later episodes see experts joining Noel in deeper conversations, investigating issues and solutions around topics that make up our society.

The Reading Room by Queen of Swords Divination is your go-to tarot podcast for real, unfiltered readings that cut through the noise. Designed for spiritually curious Latinas and anyone in their late 20s to 30s who’s working hard, healing from heartbreak, and figuring out life’s next chapter. Or simply those who want to hear the tea.If you’re single, in-between relationships, or just craving clarity on love, self-worth, and your personal path, this show is for you. Hosted by Queen of Swords Divination, each episode features live tarot readings from real people asking raw questions — no ...

Reading Philosophy is a podcast for everyone who wants to get into philosophy, but may not know where to start. Topics include a general introduction to philosophy, for example Knowledge, Free Will, Justice and The Meaning of Life. Also some early writings on psychology and politics by Noam Chomsky. Currently we are looking at the life and works of René Descartes. You can join live sessions of these readings on Discord: https://discord.gg/philosophy

How do we navigate the bewildering and rapidly-changing rainbows of sexual and gender diversity, and the rainbows of responses to this diversity? In this podcast I guide you through the research and the stories in a spirit of curiosity, compassion, humility, and hospitality. The goal is to provide accessible and digestible information to support your own journeys through this landscape. Your host is Heather Looy (rhymes with boy), a professor of psychology at The King's University, a Christian university in Edmonton, Canada.

Hear Virginia Woolf's classic feminist text A Room of One's Own as never before: read aloud by 40 academics, students, alumni and leaders from the Australian National University community. Together, they engage with the question of how far we've come in achieving gender equality since the book was published almost 100 years ago.PRODUCERS Lara Nicholls - PhD candidate in the ANU Centre for Art History and Art TheoryFiona Jenkins - Convenor of the ANU Gender Institute and Associate Professor in the ANU School of PhilosophyEvana Ho - Communications Coordinator in the ANU College of Arts & Social...