Amy Sisson is a librarian, book reviewer, writer, and science fiction fan. She is also a personal friend of guest host Julia Jenkins. In this episode, Amy and Julia talk about several sci fi and fantasy books of which Amy recommends, especially to mainstream (or non-sci-fi) readers. Learn more about Amy, her book reviews, and her own writings at amysreviews.blogspot.com.
Julia Jenkins is a librarian and book blogger at pagesofjulia.com, where she reviews a diverse collection of fiction and nonfiction, including audiobooks and occasional other miscellany.
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Madeline Miller is the author of “The Songs of Achilles“, released in March of 2012, which retells the events leading up, to and throughout the Trojan War through the eyes of Patroclus, a minor character in Homer’s Iliad. We follow Patroclus from childhood as he develops a close friendship with the Greek hero Achilles and they eventually become lovers. This is Madeline’s first novel and has had a great reader response. In this episode, guest host Julia Jenkins talks with Miller about her new book and the ancient Greek myths that inspired it. Also listen for a hint as to her next work! Learn more about Madeline and her work at www.madelinemiller.com. (update: Miller has just won the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction with “The Song of Achilles)
Julia Jenkins is a librarian and book blogger at pagesofjulia.com, where she reviews a diverse collection of fiction and nonfiction, including audiobooks and occasional other miscellany.
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Critical Wit #56 – The Price of Gold: The Toll and Triumph of One Man's Olympic Dream (Ian Dille)[ 20:15 ]Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Ian Dille is a freelance journalist and co-author of “The Price of Gold: The Toll and Triumph of One Man’s Olympic Dream.” In this episode, guest host Julia Jenkins chats with Dille about the subject of this book, many-time track cycler champion Marty Nothstein. Nothstein is an Olympic Gold and Silver medalist in Match Sprint bicycle racing, a sport where contestants compete on a banked oval track called a velodrome. You can find out more about Ian Dille by visiting his website www.iandille.com.
Julia Jenkins is a librarian and blogger at the website, “pagesofjulia”, which reviews books, audiobooks, and other pop culture literary works. You can subscribe to her website at http://pagesofjulia.com/.
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Erin Blakemore is the author of “The Heroine’s Bookshelf“, a non-fiction story about twelve classic, literary heroines and the authors who created them. In this episode, guest host Julia Jenkins talks with Blakemore about the book which explores how contemporary audiences can relate to the classic writers, and what life lessons can be appreciated even now by the actions of these fantastic women characters. And there’s even an interesting discussion near the end of the conversation about literary fans who debate about which book is superior; “Jane Eyre” vs. “Wuthering Heights.” You can find out more about Erin and her book by visiting theheroinesbookshelf.com.
Julia Jenkins is a librarian and blogger at the website “pagesofjulia”, which reviews books, audiobooks, and other pop culture literary works. You can subscribe to her website at http://pagesofjulia.com/.
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Critical Wit #61 Science Fiction Literary Reviews with Amy Sisson [ 27:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Amy Sisson is a librarian, book reviewer, writer, and science fiction fan. She is also a personal friend of guest host Julia Jenkins. In this episode, Amy and Julia talk about several sci fi and fantasy books of which Amy recommends, especially to mainstream (or non-sci-fi) readers. Learn more about Amy, her book reviews, and her own writings at amysreviews.blogspot.com.
