A list of all our podcasts. Enjoy!

Authors Respond to Challenges: Episode 66

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about what authors think about the books that are challenged. We want to know how you feel about challenging books. And any opinion is safe here. When you listen to us, you can expect to hear our opinions, but your opinions matter, too. It is this ability to discuss issues openly and honestly that brings understanding, empathy, and the ability to compromise. Compromise doesn’t mean that both sides lose, it means that both sides win. We really appreciate all of you, your thoughts, and beliefs, and we hope that you extend this same respect to others. Even those with whom you do not agree.

Let us know how you feel about challenged and banned books, and your thoughts on how the author has reacted.

Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

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Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

The Operator by Gretchen Berg

Judy Blume

Sherman Alexie

Walter Mosley

 Joseph Olshan

Toni Morrison

 Kurt Vonnegut

Harper Lee

J. K. Rowling

Margaret Atwood

Stephenie Meyer

Anne Frank’s Diary

The Things They Carried

Controversial Books in High School: Episode 65

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are talking about banned books. But, more specifically, those books that are most challenged in the high school years, and why.  Let us know how you feel about books on booklists being challenged. And it’s okay if you don’t agree with us. This discussion needs to be held in way that is respectful and adult.

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If you are against banning books, please take to social media, write letters, and, just in general, be that greasy wheel. We cannot let those who have yet to form an opinion think that the challengers are the only vocal ones.

And remember, Stephen Chbosky, author of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, said, “Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight.”

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Banned Books – Get Ready for a Battle: Episode 64

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are going to tell you why it’s time to take up arms. It’s all about BANNED BOOKS. This is an important topic, and we want to hear from you. How do you feel about challenging or banning books? And make no mistake, your voice and opinion matters. We will show you respect regardless of your stance. We do truly want to know what our listeners think. Let us know what you think. Whatever it is. And remember, author of several banned books, Laurie Halse Anderson said in her book “Speak”: “Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.”

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth

The Four Winds by Kristine Hannah

Banned Book Week

American Library Association

Reader’s Digest of 30 Banned Books

ALA Banned and Challenged Books

Barnes & Nobles Banned Book List

Reflection on the Reading List: Episode 63

In this episode, Rachel and Carmen are reflecting on the time-honored reading list. Reading list have been around for a long time. Are they a pro or con when it comes to your reading? There are many types of reading lists out there today. Do you participate in any reading lists or challenges?  Let us know what you think of reading lists, regardless of the age.

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The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

Peanut Butter Taco (Pop Sugar Shop) on Etsy

Give me a break!! Episode 62

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are talking about books we have read that cause us to need a little break before starting another. Comment and let us know which books caused you to take a reading break, and why. And, of course, continue to check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok.

Palate Cleansers: Episode 61

There is this whole idea of a “palate cleanser” so you can cleanse your taste buds from what you have just finished, to have it fresh and ready to enjoy the next course.  And, as readers, we sometimes need that, too. In this episode, Rachel and Carmen are talking about “palate cleansing” books. Comment and let us know if you need a palate cleanser sometimes when reading, and what you turn to. 

Revenge Books: Episode 60

Revenge is a dish best served cold. In this episode, Carmen and Rachel take the grudge a step further and talk about revenge books. 

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“How to Hold a Grudge: From Resentment to Contentment―The Power of Grudges to Transform Your Life” by Sophie Hannah

A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sara Maas

Carrie by Stephen King

Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Nutshell by Ian McEwan

True Grit by Charles Portis

 The Guest List by Lucy Foley

“A Time to Kill” by John Grisham

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

V for Vendetta by Alan Moore and David Lloyd

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owen

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds

Novel Couples: Episode 59

Romance is a huge theme for authors and in this episode Rachel and Carmen talk about a few of their novel couples.

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Romeo and Juliet Cocktail

A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J Maas

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon

Beach Read by Emily Henry

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett

Persuasion by Jane Austen

The Millennium series by Stieg Larsson

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Harry Potter series by J K Rowling

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Friendships in Books: Episode 58

Bubbly Bibbly discuss friendships that are found in books. Rachel and Carmen talk about famous and not-so famous friendship they have found in reading books.

Let us know what your favorite fictional friendships are. And start making a list for our topic next time: fictional couples.

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Empress 1902

Sparring Partners by John Grisham

The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

Harry Potter by J K Rowling

Ramona series by Beverly Cleary

Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck

Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson

Passing by Nella Larsen

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey

Why You Should Read YA: Episode 57

Bubbly Bibbly talks about Young Adult fiction. In this episode, Carmen and Rachel will tell you why you should be reading YA. 
 Let us know what you love about reading young adult books, and give us some of your favorite titles.  Also, let us know if this is a genre that you’ve never really considered, and if we changed your mind. And, of course, continue to check us out on facebook, instagram, and tiktok.