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  • "The Relaxation That You Look For," Braunohler reclines into the world of Vonnegut with Sirens of Titan (1959).

    "The Relaxation That You Look For," Braunohler reclines into the world of Vonnegut with Sirens of Titan (1959).
    Nov 27 2025

    Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon writer Kurt Braunohler discovers all of Kurt Vonnegut Jr's novels in junior high and begins developing his bizarro, brilliant brand of bombedy.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Kurt!
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    47 Min.
  • "Eventually We Will Open Them," under the gaze of her educator mom, Daria Peoples discovers Their Eyes Were Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston, 1937).

    "Eventually We Will Open Them," under the gaze of her educator mom, Daria Peoples discovers Their Eyes Were Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston, 1937).
    Nov 27 2025

    Beloved picture book author/illustrator & Golden Kite Award winner Daria Peoples begins to understand what it means to live for herself when she discovers Hurston's classic as a young adult.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Daria!
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • "I've Always Been an Advocate," Desmond London raises his voice after re-reading Makes Me Wanna Holler (Nathan McCall, 1994).

    "I've Always Been an Advocate," Desmond London raises his voice after re-reading Makes Me Wanna Holler (Nathan McCall, 1994).
    Nov 27 2025

    Nathan McCall's memoir reminds Jen and fellow librarian Desmond of the healing power of difficult conversations and then inspires one. Explicit content.

    Book recommendations inspired by my conversation with Desmond!
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    1 Std.
  • "The Fool's Card," Yamile Saied Méndez's Heidi tattoo! (Johanna Spyri, 1881)

    "The Fool's Card," Yamile Saied Méndez's Heidi tattoo! (Johanna Spyri, 1881)
    Nov 27 2025

    Pura Belpré winner & Reese's Book Club author Yamile shares what happened when her neighbor in Las Pampas began lending her classic literature beginning with Heidi, which was the first book she read all the way through.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Yamile!
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    58 Min.
  • "What Else Don't I Know?" Jane Borden humbles herself after college with Fast Food Nation (Eric Schlosser, 2001).

    "What Else Don't I Know?" Jane Borden humbles herself after college with Fast Food Nation (Eric Schlosser, 2001).
    Nov 27 2025

    Carnegie Medal longlister and esteemed culture writer Jane shares her discovery of Fast Food Nation and the calls t0 action that have inspired her since.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Jane!
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    50 Min.
  • "A Safe Place to Hide Out," Willy Vlautin takes cover inside the pages of Cannery Row (John Steinbeck, 1945).

    "A Safe Place to Hide Out," Willy Vlautin takes cover inside the pages of Cannery Row (John Steinbeck, 1945).
    Nov 27 2025

    Award-winning author/musician & and Hall-0f-Famer Willy Vlautin describes how, since he was a teen, escaping into Cannery Row and spending time with Mack and the Boys has always brought him solace and comfort.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Willy!
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    42 Min.
  • "Something Sings in that Silence," Ken Lamug colors in the framework for creating graphic novels with The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943).

    "Something Sings in that Silence," Ken Lamug colors in the framework for creating graphic novels with The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943).
    Nov 27 2025

    Author/illustrator extraordinaire & National Book Festival selection Ken Lamug shares stories about moving to the U.S. as a teen after a childhood in the Philippines, his father's recipe for success, and gifting his high school crush (and future wife!) a book that would shape his artistic style: The Little Prince.

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Ken!
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    44 Min.
  • "Two-headed Snakes and Legless Lizards," Lyra and Dara school Jen in reptilian anomalies (and other stuff!).

    "Two-headed Snakes and Legless Lizards," Lyra and Dara school Jen in reptilian anomalies (and other stuff!).
    Nov 27 2025

    Within their discussion of all-time faves Eva and the Lost Pony (Elliot, 2018) and Girls I've Been (Sharpe, 2021), Jen and two of her reading buddies ruminate on all the undiscovered gems awaiting them in books!

    Book recommendations based on my conversation with Lyra and Dara!
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    30 Min.