All About Books

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A weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.

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Guest reader Rev. Dr. Jim Keck on re reading religious texts

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02/14/24 • 17 min

The books most people come back to again and again are religious texts. This week “All About Books” welcomes Senior Minister of First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, Reverend Dr. Jim Keck. He’ll speak to why people re read the Bible in ways similar, and yet different from other books.

Guest reader Mary Kay Roth on sharing books with adult children.

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11/15/23 • 17 min

Reading to small children is a cherished part of family life, but introducing books to older children can also be a rewarding activity. Guest reader Mary Kay Roth joined host Pat Leach this week to talk about re-reading and discussing favorite books with adult children.

"The Mystery of Hunting's End" by Mignon Eberhart

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09/06/23 • 19 min

The One Book, One Nebraska selection has been named- “The Mystery of Hunting’s End” by Lincoln native Mignon Eberhart. “All About Books” welcomes Nebraska Wesleyan Professor Rick Cypert to introduce both the novel and life of this very popular early 20th century Nebraska author.

All About Books: "The Least Interesting Place." by Matt Steinhousen

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04/14/21 • 0 min

All About Books: “The Lives of Edie Pritchard” by Larry Watson

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03/10/21 • 0 min

All About Books: "Redhead by the Side of the Road: a Novel" by Anne Tyler.

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. “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” by Sara Collins

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02/03/21 • 6 min

A mixed-race woman born into slavery on a Jamaican plantation ends up in London at the center of a murder case. “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” by Sara Collins is a mystery written with careful attention to the history of the novel's setting..

"Yellow Bird" by Sierra Crane Murdoch

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12/29/21 • 7 min

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, it’s the true story of a murder on a South Dakota Indian reservation, and the unforgettable native woman who becomes obsessed with solving it. “Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country” by Sierra Crane Murdoch

“A World on the Wing" by Scott Weidensaul.

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03/23/22 • 8 min

Thanks to recent advances in research, our understanding of the navigation and physical feats performed by migratory birds has exploded. These amazing far-traveling birds from around the world are showcased in the book, “A World on the Wing: the Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds” by Scott Weidensaul.

"The Mysteries" by Bill Watterson

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01/17/24 • 12 min

Cartoonist Bill Watterson has largely been out of the public eye for nearly 30 years, ever since retiring from his hugely popular "Calvin and Hobbes" comic strip. He’s back with a new and completely different project, “The Mysteries.” described as a fable for grownups. UNL Professor Richard Graham, a graphic novel expert, introduces this mysterious and beautiful work,

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How many episodes does All About Books have?

All About Books currently has 239 episodes available.

What topics does All About Books cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on All About Books?

The episode title 'All About Books: “Nickel Boys” by Colson Whitehead' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on All About Books?

The average episode length on All About Books is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of All About Books released?

Episodes of All About Books are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of All About Books?

The first episode of All About Books was released on Apr 15, 2020.

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