All About Books
Nebraska Public MediaA weekly book review and discussion program hosted by Pat Leach. Updated on Thursdays.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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“Cherry Baby” is the latest novel from best-selling Omaha author Rainbow Rowell. It’s a story of relationships failing and arriving, it’s also about navigating weight issues in the era of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
Host Pat Leach is joined by Dr. Maria Nazos who received her PhD in English at UNL. They’ll talk about her new book of poetry “Pulse”, how she and her editors put together 16 years’ worth of poems, and working with Ted Kooser.
This week on “All About Books” host Pat Leach picks a title far outside her normal reading routine. She reviews “The River Has Roots” by Amal El-Mohtar a Nebula Award-winning fantasy novella. Hear how she did with this magic-filled story.
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- Re: “Elderhood,” and ageism v ableism
Love this podcast, as a Nebraska living away from Nebraska who loves books. Some thoughts on the review and discussion on “Elderhood.” Ageism and ableism are two separate forms of bigotry, often confused and assumed for the same. I think the author, and the reviewer, should be clearer to note this. As we have seen in recent decades more and more older and elderly people be forced into working past retirement, rather than being provided with resources to elect continuing to work, the lines about ... more
Apple Podcasts5emily_rj
United States6 years ago - Ms.
This podcast is so smart and entertaining and downright delightful. I never miss it and get fabulous ideas for new reads. A must have for all readers and listeners of literature!
Apple Podcasts5HungrygirlreaderUnited States11 years ago - Books with your coffee buddies
Great show. The hosts sound like two guys having coffee who happen to talk about books. That is not to say they are not erudite--they are.
It's just that no matter what book they are talking about they approach the subject with wit,humility,and (dare I say it) a dose of Nebraska plainspeak.
Apple Podcasts5markgiUnited States13 years ago - Nice Podcast
I love the reviewer's voice and his content.I enjoy his guests as well.He often features diffrent books then most other podcasters.Please keep up gret work.Highly recommend!
Apple Podcasts5Djdee1
Canada15 years ago - A great loss
I am so sorry to hear about Otis Young's death. I feel like I know you both after listening to you for a couple of years. Your podcast has given me many wonderful books to read. I am sure that you and Otis' family have a heavy heart at this time. Know that he enriched lives with his book discussions.
Apple Podcasts5Pam in ColoradoUnited States17 years ago
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A weekly, host-led book discussion that blends in-depth literary analysis with thoughtful conversations with scholars and authors. Episodes frequently center on fiction and nonfiction with Nebraska connections, cover craft, editorial decisions, and historical or cultural context, often tying titles to broader themes like memory, identity, and place. Sponsor mentions and practical notes for readers and listeners are common. The show stands out for its accessible, conversational style and its strong regional focus, making it a go-to for people who love literary exploration with a Nebraskan lens.
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1. Kate Marvel
2. Alyssa Deal
3. Melissa Holmstead
4. Rob Franklin
5. Lisa Knopp
6. Becky Faber
7. Larkin Powell
8. Kim Snyder
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