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#203: The Dudeliest Apr 03, 2017

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This week, Rebecca and Amanda discuss Norway's doomsday library, a disco party at the Library of Congress, and more. This episode sponsored by: Third Love Marlena by Julie Buntin Every Body Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley Links discussed in this episode: NYPL's 2017 Young Lions for Fiction Award New hardcover editions of 1984 and The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood writes new material for The Handmaid's Tale on Audible Hemingway was a soviet spy Norway has a doomsday library Microsoft's new digital bookstore Disco party at the Library of Congress Hachette UK's new diversity initiative Amazon lands limited series for The Underground Railroad See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#202: It Feels a Little Small Mar 27, 2017

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This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about The New York Times' evolving book coverage, Chelsea Clinton's upcoming children's book, Jane Austen's new alt-right fans, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Third Love Playster Links discussed in this episode: Chelsea Clinton to write children’s book, She Persisted Alabama 8-year-old writes bestseller about dealing with annoying little brother NYT Match Book Weird news: Black Eyed Peas announce original graphic novel More weird news: Jane Austen has fans on the alt-right Fun with Adverb stats Handmaid’s Tale-inspired robes showing up in political protest Robert Caro’s next books is audiobook only See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#201: Psychological Steamer Trunks Mar 20, 2017

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This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk about oxford commas, labor laws, ebook sales, a raft of adaptation news, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Caraval by Stephanie Gerber What It Takes by Shannon Stacey Links discussed in this episode: Hero of the week: 11-year-old St Louis boy starts book club for black boys to see themselves in books. Oxford Comma decides court case Kerry Washington to adapt The Mothers Girl in the Spider’s Web will be a total reboot w/ new actors Nnedi Okorafor says publisher whitewashed her cover Ebook sales continue to fall in UK Hachette partners w/ Wattpad to produce audiobooks Libro.fm - audiobook service for indie bookstores See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#200: You Asked Us Anything Mar 13, 2017

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In this 200th episode, Jeff and Rebecca answer any and all listener questions. _____________________ If you have a moment and are willing to fill out a listener survey, we would greatly appreciated it. Click here. Also, check out our Nolite te bastardes carborundorum t-shirts. _____________________ This episode is sponsored by: Third Love The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#199: The Underbelly of American History Mar 07, 2017

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This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk about the Obamas's record-setting book deals, a bill to ban the work of Howard Zinn, book recommendation algorithms, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: The Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfar Volumes from Penguin Random House Audio Universal Harvester by John Darnielle Links discussed in this episode: Better Living Through Books Obamas! Book! Deals! Bill to ban Howard Zinn books from Arkansas public schools Changes to NYT book coverage explained Daily Action Launches Book Club Lit Bar hits crowdfunding goal Harper Collins book rec bot on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#198: Nefarious Shell-Less Mollusks Feb 27, 2017

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Jeff and Rebecca talk YA ebook pricing, That Book getting cancelled, a (sigh) discovered Walt Whitman novella, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Third Love Madison Reed (offer code: BOOKRIOT) Links discussed in this episode: Take a minute to fill out this listener survey? That Book gets cancelled Free 1984 Screenings Mall of America Writer-in-Residence Unknown Walt Whitman novel discovered See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#197: Nothingburger Diagnosis Feb 20, 2017

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In this week's episode, Jeff and Rebecca talk about their new podcast project, bookstore sales up in 2016, new book announcements from Neil Gaiman & Philip Pullman, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed (use offer code BOOKRIOT for 10% off + free shipping) The Girl Who Lied by Sue Fortin Links discussed in this episode: Better Living Through Books, Episode #1 Ongoing: why more public libraries are eliminating late fees Update: Book That Shall Not Be Named is delayed until June. Bookstores sales rose 2.5% in 2016 Free screenings of Hidden Figures in 14 cities for Black History Month New Neil GaimanPhilip Pullman releasing a companion trilogy to His Dark Materials Goodreads finally has a re-reading feature Powell’s launches BOOX, subscription for picture books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#196: Not a Woman, a Bra Feb 13, 2017

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This week, Rebecca and Jeff talk about Rushdie taking on U.S. politics, eulogize Shelfie, admire book fairies, and much more. This week's episode is sponsored by: Third Love Tragic Kind of Wonderful Links discussed in this episode: Follow-up: Langston Hughes’s Harlem home now open for literary/community non-profit New Salman Rushdie novel to take on Trump’s US Goodbye, Shelfie Related: failure of print and ebook bundling Epic! app gives kids access to 20,000 ebooks San Francisco book fairy leaves free copies of Atwood & Orwell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#195: Antibiotics for the Soul Feb 07, 2017

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This week, Amanda joins Jeff to talk about Dune getting a film reboot, using books in place of juvenile detention, celebrity book clubs, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Madison Reed Casper Wires & Nerve by Marissa Meyer Links discussed in this episode: DUNNNNNNEEEEEE A museum of linguistics The Man Who Reinvented How Chinese Was Written Dies at age 111 One Book, One New York New book of Hillary Clinton essays New George RR Martin GAME OF THRONES short story Kim K bookclub This kid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#194: That's How Counting Works Jan 31, 2017

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This week, Jeff and Rebecca talk more about the fallout of The Book That Must Not Be Named, The New York Times screwing with its bestseller lists, The Lit Bar's crowdfunding campaign, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Madison Reed The Girl in the Garden by Melanie Wallace Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson Links discussed in this episode: Follow up: S & S says alt-right book won’t include hate speech And Roxane Gay pulls her S & S title NYT changing their bestseller lists again The Lit Bar indiegogo is live! Handmaid’s Tale and Citizen among last week’s bestselling books See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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