Best Sherry Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Pick of the Week: His At Night by Sherry Thomas 14:54

18d ago14:54

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Ripped bodices, tea parties, ball gowns....we're back into historical romance this week with "His At Night" by Sherry Thomas. This is less Bridgerton and more Downtown Abbey with a side of intrigue and murder. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6903194-his-at-night Similar Books: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas https://www.goodreads.com/…

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TrögerMaxwellScottJhallyFreedmanKumarPickard on Bob McChesney 1:25:07

1h ago1:25:07

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Mandy Troeger, Richard Maxwell, Ben Scott, Sut Jhally, Des Freedman, Deepa Kumar, and Victor Pickard on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/s…

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Bennett, Pickard, Douglas, Williams, Delli Carpini, Gross: Bob McChesney 1:17:57

1d ago1:17:57

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Lance Bennett, Victor Pickard, Susan Douglas, Bruce Williams, Michael Delli Carpini, and Larry Gross on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/s…

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Rick Doblin - SPECIAL - Healing War Trauma with MDMA 1:06:02

1d ago1:06:02

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MDMA-assisted therapy could be key to healing Ukraine's war trauma—and might even help mend our own divided society's psychological wounds. Key Insights: MAPS' Phase 3 clinical trials showed 72.6% of severe PTSD patients no longer qualified for diagnosis after MDMA therapy Group therapy combined with MDMA shows enormous promise for healing communit…

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Vanished in Blood (re-release) 1:14:47

3d ago1:14:47

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Please enjoy this public release of a members-only episode from October 2023. For more of these bonus episodes and to get all of your TCB episodes ad-free, pop on over to tiegrabber.com/subscribe! On the morning of October 24, 1961, Martin Risch left for Logan Airport to catch an early flight for an overnight business trip in Manhattan. Later that …

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Episode 30: RuthAnn Zimmerman – Homesteading with the Zimmermans 54:13

4d ago54:13

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with RuthAnn Zimmerman of Homesteading with the Zimmermans. RuthAnn has a fantastic story that will encourage you to embrace change while still holding on to the good things we learned from our childhood and our culture. We talk about homesteading, parenting, family, and the family table.…

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Pick of the Week: Swordheart by T. Kingfisher 9:45

4d ago9:45

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After two failed attempts with "Byrony and Roses" and "Nettle and Bone," a T. Kingfisher book finally snagged Jordan with "Swordheart." This book pokes fun at the genre but has some creepy moments with sticky, flying, invisible manta rays. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42747739-swordheart Similar Books: Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher https:…

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From the Vault: When Ms. Sherry is trapped in the bathroom after a big fall, neighbor's pup Milo comes to the rescue 15:11

4d ago15:11

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By Laura Thomas

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118. Pride and Prejudice (1995) by Jane Austen (Part 1) "Kentucky fried gentry." 35:06

6d ago35:06

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Welcome to the Bennets and Bonnets episode featuring The Rob, a heated debate about Mr. Collins, and many teacups of twisky. Don't miss the episode trailer on YouTube, the bonnets are truly magnificent. patreon.com/notanotherheroineBy Katie & Jordan

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Sherry Ortner: photo-memoir, school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, film 56:53

7d ago56:53

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Sherry Ortner on photo-memoir, high school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, and independent film You can read about her here: https://www.sherryortner.com/By Toby Miller

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Episode 29: Aubrey and Jen McGowan - Singer/Songwriters 1:04:41

11d ago1:04:41

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Aubrey and Jen McGowan. They are an awesome singer-songwriter, storytelling duo who have a pretty amazing story of their own that they share with us today. We talk about love and loss, togetherness and really all the things it takes to build a beautiful family.…

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Pick of the Week: The Deal by Elle Kennedy 7:53

11d ago7:53

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Is it Dramione fanfic or hockey romance? Fake dating or marriage of convenience? It's Katie's pick this week, readers. You know what you're in for. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45484397-the-deal Similar Books: Easy by Tamara Weber https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16056408-easy The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy https://www.goodreads.com/bo…

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From the Vault: When Alexia no longer wants to be in this world, Lucky shows up at her doorstep 20:37

11d ago20:37

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By Laura Thomas

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Black Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Nicholas Powers 53:29

10d ago53:29

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Dr. Nicholas Powers reveals how psychedelics could help heal generational trauma in communities of color while reinvigorating social movements at a critical political moment. In This Episode: - Why the "Black psychedelic revolution" is currently a celebrity trend but needs to become accessible to working-class communities - How the constant psycho…

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Not the Usual Suspect 1:32:32

13d ago1:32:32

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Susan Woods’ naked body was found with her head in a bathtub full of black water in 1987. In her small town of Stephenville, Texas, her murder was especially shocking and unimaginable. Susan was a softspoken and beautiful young woman, living alone since her biker husband had left her and fled the state. When she missed her shift at the local sandpa…

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117. The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (Part 2) "The finally have time to f***." 38:02

13d ago38:02

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We've discovered our pod attention span fails us on these longer series, but we do manage to wrap up The Folk of Air trilogy. The romantic tension continues to be a little lacking but we get a tidy ending with some hints at past and future series offshoots. Check back in next Monday for our Bennets and Bonnnets episode! https://www.goodreads.com/bo…

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Small Steps, Big Shifts: Redefining Coaching with Sherry St. Clair 46:48

17d ago46:48

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Episode Notes: -Teacher, H.S. Administrator, worked for the State Department in Kentucky, and a middle and high school expert, and worked nationally with schools on instructional improvement and instructional leadership. -Coaching Redefined Book- instructional leaders can have a guide book of how to set it up effectively and all of the components t…

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Ketan Joshi on artificial intelligence as the new plastic 1:01:28

16d ago1:01:28

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Ketan Joshi on environmental movements and coverage, the destruction of US climate data, governments, freelancing, and artificial intelligence as the new plastic You can learn about his work here: https://ketanjoshi.co/By Toby Miller

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birds, the periodic table, and applications 51:14

16d ago51:14

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birding, the periodic table, astronomy and applications You can read about Max's work here: https://www.rgbco.com/peopleBy Toby Miller

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From the Vault: When infant Harper stops breathing, pup Duke comes to the rescue 20:23

18d ago20:23

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In the middle of the night, little infant Harper stopped breathing entirely. The family pup, Duke, knew just what to do.By Laura Thomas

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116. The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (Part 1) "Praying for a Grace Draven collab."" 29:35

20d ago29:35

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Hot take: ACOTAR is the adult (not necessarily better) version of this book - a little more angst and introspection vs the constant action and plot progression we've seen throughout The Folk of Air trilogy. Inhale this book on a hot day with a drink in hand, and you might catch a glimpse of faerie wings out of the corner of your eye. https://www.go…

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, and resistance 55:41

21d ago55:41

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, resistance, journalism, and uncertainty You can read about her work here: https://natashalennard.com/By Toby Miller

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I’m Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders-A Rewatch & Recap (re-release) 1:03:59

23d ago1:03:59

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We hope you enjoy this re-release from 2024. It's one of Jill's favorites! Jill and Dick rewatch and recap the HBO 2-part docuseries I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders. This is a shocking case of a mother and grandmother who kills her husband, then goes on the run and commits another cold-blooded murder in Florida. We discuss the unexpected…

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R Goodman J Scott K Rainwater C Robé NE Morse on higher education 58:57

21d ago58:57

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Robin Goodman, Jordan Scott, Katie Rainwater, Chris Robé, and Nicole Erin Morse on the authoritarian threat to higher education You can read about their work here: https://english.fsu.edu/faculty/robin-goodman https://sipa.fiu.edu/people/faculty/global-and-sociocultural-studies/katie-rainwater.html https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/scms/faculty/ro…

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation 58:51

21d ago58:51

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation and streamers You can read about their work here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/dennis-broe/ https://www.twinglobal.org/twin-global/speakers/marjorie-paillon#By Toby Miller

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Pick of the Week: Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood 10:28

25d ago10:28

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Almost-erotica is on sale at your local Costco, readers. At least that's where Katie found this Ali Hazelwood oyster of a book. Yes, oyster. You don't read this kind of story because you want to read something, the same way you don't order oysters because you're hungry. Check this one out if Deep End wasn't quite satisfying and you like your heroin…

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From the Vault: Military dog Layka takes a bullet to save the life of Army Ranger Trent. Then, he saves her. 27:22

25d ago27:22

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When military working dog Layka loses a leg while saving the life of her handler, Army Ranger Trent McDonald, he vows to get her home safely.By Laura Thomas

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The Hidden 99%: What Underground Psychedelic Therapy Teaches Us 51:00

26d ago51:00

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While clinical trials capture headlines, 99.9% of psychedelic experiences happen outside laboratory walls. Dr. Matthew Lowe shares groundbreaking research revealing that self-guided psychedelic use can deliver the same benefits as clinical settings, including reductions in depression and anxiety. The world's largest naturalistic psilocybin study wi…

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Operation Custody 1:12:32

27d ago1:12:32

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One day in January 2009, 91-year-old Selma “Sally” Hill was not answering her phone calls, which was very unusual for her. Sally’s life partner, Lester, had a daily habit of speaking with Sally at 4:00 pm each day. When Sally didn’t answer Lester’s calls on January 7, 2009, Lester became concerned. He called Sally’s grandson Eric, who later showed …

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115. The Wicked King by Holly Black (Part 2) "This coming to Jesus meeting with Orlagh." 34:16

27d ago34:16

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Could The Wicked King be improved with more romance and would it help this series appeal to a broader audience? Or would it distract from the political machinations and world-building? Our takeaway: Holly Black can do no wrong, but secretly, we're just romance devotees masquerading as romantasy readers. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032887-…

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Episode 28: Sue Becker – Bread Beckers 1:08:32

1M ago1:08:32

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sue Becker, co-owner of Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry Real Bread Outreach. If this is your first time hearing Sue, prepare to be blown away by the vast wealth of the knowledge this amazing lady carries around in her head. You will certainly be inspired and challenged to go eat some…

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Pick of the Week: In the Darkest Midnight by Grace Draven 11:19

1M ago11:19

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Jordan's recommendation for fixing your romantasy book slump: the one, the only, Grace Draven! This time in novella form! Jordan read In the Darkest Midnight for her pick this week - a (fairly clean!) coming of age story featuring a student-teacher romance with a redheaded sword fighting instructor (hell yeah.) In the Darkest Midnight by Grace Drav…

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From the vault: When Abby collapses at a parade, a shelter dog drags his handler over to save her. Then she saves him. 14:20

1M ago14:20

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At the Christmas parade in 2020, Abby collapsed from an episode of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). Picaso, a shelter dog walking in the parade, pulled his handler into the crowd to save her. Then, she saved him.By Laura Thomas

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114. The Wicked King by Holly Black (Part 1) "Surprise guest appearance by Shevraeth's glove." 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Officially, this series is "The Folk of the Air" trilogy, and in book 2, Jude is firmly established as the right-hand of the very disgruntled King Cardan. Anyone else a fan of Taryn? Katie is all about a book from her perspective a la Nesta from ACOTAR. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032887-the-wicked-king?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=…

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Episode 27: Mike Nawrocki – VeggieTales Co-Creator 59:42

1M ago59:42

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of Larry the Cucumber. They talk about Mike's interests and passions that led him to his creative journey and the rewards and challenges of pursuing his passion. We also get to talk about his more recent creative adventures with The Dead S…

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Pick of the Week: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 11:33

1M ago11:33

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Confession time: Katie needed more romance, more college hockey smut, and more dragons after finishing Anne McCaffrey. Voila, Rebecca Yarros to the rescue. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, …

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From the vault: Two stories: When Multiple Sclerosis pulls Louise to the ground, pup Moonie pulls her back up. And, when MaryEllen's boyfriend dies from COVID in her arms, pup Enzo helps her find joy again ... 22:48

1M ago22:48

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By Laura Thomas

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A Tale of Two Brothers 1:33:58

1M ago1:33:58

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Raised in Riverside, California, twenty-year-old college student Jason Bautista and his fifteen-year-old brother Matthew were living roller coaster lives with their mentally ill and abusive mother, Jane. Jane Bautista’s mood swings and unpredictable behavior effected the two young men in ways not understood at the time. Then, one January night, the…

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113. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 3) "The red wedding." 27:51

1M ago27:51

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Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince Poison Study by Maria Snyder is also mentioned in this episode, check it out here: https://www.goo…

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Ana Hofman protests, socialism, affect, ethnomusicology, Yugoslavia 1:05:44

1M ago1:05:44

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Ana Hofman on Serbian protests, socialism, cultural politics, affect, ethnomusicology, Yugoslavia, and leisure/amateurism You can read about her work here: https://ps-zrc-sazu.org/kdosmo/hofman/?lang=enBy Toby Miller

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Radical Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Episode Notes: -Education is what Christian’s journey revolves around. “I am most passionate about education. I want to imagine a time when everyone has access to excellent education.” That is what motivates him. He has reflected on how access to excellent education has impacted him, given him more opportunities, and his journey. -Discovering coach…

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Episode 26: Jen Reelitz – Food Forest DIY 43:25

2M ago43:25

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jen Reelitz, founder of Food Forest DIY. They talk about Jen’s journey to becoming self-reliant and the passion she has for helping others become self-reliant and teach the next generation these lost skills.

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Pick of the Week: Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette Marie 10:29

2M ago10:29

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All the stars! This kindle unlimited series set in Annette Marie's Guild Codex Universe is a non-stop 4 book binge of constant action, the slowest of slow burns, and complex world-building. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44932446-taming-demons-for-beginners Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episo…

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From the Vault: Renge Saves The Life Of Dog Trainer Matt Beisner 56:05

2M ago56:05

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In his twenties, before he became a nationally-renowned dog trainer, Matt Beisner was a jobless, self-loathing alcoholic with a rap sheet. And he was scared of dogs. When he went to the shelter one day and unexpectedly adopted a Jindo pup with a rap sheet of his own, Matt's life began to change. As Matt got clean and sober, he and Renge rode out so…

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112. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 2) "The point that you fall." 22:02

2M ago22:02

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If you've been kind of iffy on Jude through part one, there's a very particular hand scene in part two where Jude establishes herself as one of the most badass heroines in the genre. This is the gritty, resilient kind of main character every romantasy author tries to write with middling success. ------------------------------------------ Is there a…

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Episode 25: Nicole Thomas – Nicole the Math Lady 42:06

2M ago42:06

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Nicole Thomas, better known to many as Nicole the Math Lady. Nicole and Suzanne talk about what it looks like to recognize your passion and have the courage to step out in faith to do the hard things, even when you aren't sure what the end result will look like.…

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Pick of the Week: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood 8:32

2M ago8:32

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This week Katie is exploring all of Ali's forays into romance territory. Her most recent book, Deep End, seems to bridge the gap between the spicier side of romance (Not in Love) and her traditional rom-coms like Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis. Deep End explores BDSM themes, power dynamics, and a peculiar type of love triangle. https:/…

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From the Vault: When stray pup Fred saves a whole platoon in Afghanistan, US Marine Craig knows he has to give Fred a better life 47:42

2M ago47:42

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When pup Fred saves a whole platoon of marines in Afghanistan, Craig knows he has to find a way to get Craig back to the United States. But completing that journey would require a series of impossible miracles...By Laura Thomas

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Victoria Carpenter: education, disaster, Tlatelolco, memory, and literature 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Victoria Carpenter on higher education, hurricanes, Tlatelolco, memory, emotion, and literature You can read about her work here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/rimap/about/staff/victoria-carpenter/By Toby Miller

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111. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 1) "An absolute acid trip." 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince Check out Tithe by Holly Black for Lord Roiben's story. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46777.…

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