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Artsy Fartsy | Becoming An Artist Jan 13, 2026

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Becoming an artist is a journey that looks as unique as each artist. No two pathways to creating are the same just as no two works of art are the same. Bibliophage is pleased to welcome Scott C. Sava on the podcast to discuss his book Becoming An Artist. This was a double episode recorded in conjunction with Childproof, one of our sister podcasts on the Airwave Media network. Not only do we have Scott chat about his book but we have Tori Phantom returning to the podcast for this episode!

Get Scott's book, Becoming an Artist, anywhere you find your favorite books or order it here from our Bookshop.org Shop!

And while you're book shopping, Gwenna's new book Thinky Thoughts hit shelves in April and you can pre-order it now!

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The Goaliest Goal | New Year Reading Goals Jan 06, 2026

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Ah the new year. Previous years have taught us to approach with caution. And we will. Except for books. This episode covers our reading goals, how we're approaching sifting through our TBRs (spoiler alert, we're both so mean to our To Be Read lists but we are at least sorry about that), and reading slump busters we're excited to try when those slumps inevitably hit.

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Don't forget to pre-order Gwenna's new book Thinky Thoughts out in April.

And finally the expanded show notes are available on BibliophageBooks.com.

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New Year, New TBR | Bibliophage Book Club Dec 30, 2025

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Welcome to the official announcement of the first ever Bibliophage Book Club. We've created a list of books to read and discuss together! We tried to create a list of twelve books to read together but Jennifer and Gwenna couldn't actually agree on a dozen titles. Instead, they each picked six they get to force the other to read and you're invited to the petty party.

And since we devour books for the whole family on Bibliophage, of course we couldn't let the young reader recs out. The companion Middle Grade list is included in this episode while the matching Read To Me/Read With Me list is over on our website, bibliophagebooks.com.

If you'd like to purchase the books we're reading for Bibliophage Book Club, please consider using our Bookshop.Org shop link. Purchases made from this link support the author, this podcast, and independently owned bookstores.

For the full list and expanded show notes visit Bibliophagebooks.com.

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A Visit From St Nicholas | The Holiday Special Dec 23, 2025

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This is our little holiday gift from Bibliophage to our listeners. A reading of everyone's favorite (or at least most recognized) holiday poems. We all call it Twas the Night Before Christmas. But it's given name is A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore as performed by Gwenna Laithland.

Enjoy this reading and your holiday and we'll see you back with a full episode next week!

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Cramped Christmases & Krampus | Untangled Dec 16, 2025

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Alright. Fine. We'll talk about Christmas and winter holiday books. But we'll cover some less than traditional Christmas tales while doing it. From creepy Christmas creatures to stories of folks only barely surviving the holidays (and sometimes not surviving at all). From talking foxes at midwinter to Victorian orphans fighting evil toys, there's a cramped Christmas book for everyone.

Be sure to check out our brand new website BibliophageBooks.com for full show notes and bonus content (when available.)

Gwenna's newest book, Thinky Thoughts come out in April and you can pre-order that everywhere you buy your favorite books.

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Family Matters | Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone Dec 09, 2025

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It's the seaon of holiday merrymaking and avoiding family drama. Or perhaps walking straight into it, spoon in hand, ready to stir the pot. Ahead of one of the ripest time for family drama to unfold, Gwenna and Jennifer are discussing their favorite family drama and murderous mayhem. From Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone In My Family Has Killed Somone to a family of pschizophrenic siblings in Robert Keller's Hidden Valley Road, use this books to read about some wild family dynamics and maybe feel just a little better about your wonky family tree.

Be sure to check out the all-new website, Bibliophagebooks.com for detailed show notes including the Accelerated Readers levels and point values when available. There will be bonus content and additional recommendations there from time to time as well.

If you'd like to purchase any of the books we discussed on this episode, please consider using our Bookshop.Org link. Purchases made through this link support the author, this podcast, and an independent bookstore.

Don't forget to preorder Gwenna's new book, Thinky Thoughts, everyone you buy your favorite books.

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National Native American Heritage Month | Love is a War Song Nov 25, 2025

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It's almost Thanksgiving in the States and this week we give thanks for National Native American Heritage month and the natives that saved those settlers. If it weren't for natives, the American experiment probably would have failed. This week we discuss Love is a War Song by Danica Nava as well as other titles by Native & First Nations authors and stories that celebrate the legacy and cultural heritage of Native Americans.

For the complete show notes visit BibliophageBooks.com.

If you'd like to purchase any of the books mentioned on this episode consider visiting our Bookshop.Org Shop. Every purchase you make with our link supports the author, this podcast, and an independent bookstore.

Thinky Thoughts is available for pre-order pretty much everywhere you find your favorite books.

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Goal-Oriented Reading | Pack the List Nov 11, 2025

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It's that time of year when everything both goes faster and slower all at once. Hurry, hurry, rush, rush, we have to go wait somewhere. Tis the season to also realize you've set an ambitious reading goal and you're a little off the pace. That's fine. That's what this episode is for. Short, easy, approachable reads that will help you get just a little closer to that reading goal for the year.

And your kids are probably cramming those AR points into the end of this semester. Jennifer is coming in clutch with some high point honey pots for the AR readers and we discuss how series help littles read more.

Be sure to check out our Bookshop.Org Shop to pick up your copies. Every purchase you make using our link supports the author, the podcast, and an independent bookstore.

Don't forget to preorder your copy of Thinky Thoughts!

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It's Always Earl's Hammer | Don Martin Oct 28, 2025

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It's almost Halloween so Gwenna and Jennifer cozy up with some witchy reads discussing titles from Paula Brackston, Breanne Randall, Sangu Mandanna, and Deborah Harkness.

This week our Family Reading lists includes Roald Dahl and RL Stein. And we sit down and chat Found Family, Queer Love, and the glory and ghosts of Appalachia with author of Verity Vox and the Curse of Fox Fire, Don Martin.

To find Don and all his books check out his website:

https://bydonmartin.com

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A Glowing Recommendation | Radium Girls Oct 21, 2025

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This week we consume quite a few books with special emphasis on Kate Moore's narrative non-fiction Radium Girls. We also meet Bibliophage's new cook in the literary kitchen, Jennifer Nance, reader, mom, and assistant extraordinaire. Seriously, she's just the best assistant an author and podcaster like Gwenna could ever have. Focused, encouraging, never misses a deadline or accidentally mass copies several brands. Assistance perfection in the shape of a middle-aged Oklahoma mom. No, Jennifer didn't write this show description. Why do you ask?

Be sure to pre-order Gwenna's new book, Thinky Thoughts!

To check out the books we discussed on this episode and others head to our Bookshop.Org store. Every purchase you make from that link supports this podcast, the authors, and an independent bookstore. Win win win.

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