BB 9: The Lost Choice Review

This edition of the Bookworm Banquet podcast features a review of The Lost Choice by Andy Andrews. Neither JD, nor Nicole had ever read anything by Andrews, but after reading The Lost Choice it's safe to say it won't be their last. This book is a tale that weaves threads from various eras in history together with the lives of a modern day family into a tapestry of masterful storytelling. Capping off the episode is another great Bookworm Fact from Nicole as well as a Bookworm Tip from JD.


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JD's Rating: 3.75 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 4 out of 5

What We've Been Reading
Steven James' Patrick Bowers series
Charles Finch's Lenox Mysteries
G.K. Chesterton's The Man Who Knew Too Much

Review Segment Links:
Andy Andrew's Website
Andy Andrew's Podcast
The Butterfly Effect
Purchase The Lost Choice on Amazon - Hardcover | Kindle edition

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about unlikely friendships of famous writers.

JD's Bookworm Tip is a great literary board game called It Was a Dark & Stormy Night. You can find out more about the game on it's website or purchase it on Amazon.

This episode of Bookworm Banquet is brought to you by Adagio Teas! Choose from a huge selection of loose leaf teas; black, green, chai, herbal blends or create your own custom blend!

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BB 8: The Trial Review

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Today JD and Nicole review a Robert Whitlow novel entitled The Trial. This is a fast-paced legal thriller that both really enjoyed. The book tackles some very real issues, but does so in an interesting and entertaining manner. After the review Nicole brings us another fascinating Bookworm Fact and JD shares a Bookworm Tip in this edition of the podcast.



JD's Rating: 4 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 4 out of 5

Review Segment Links: 

Robert Whitlow

Robert Whitlow's Website
Purchase The Trial on Amazon - Paperback | Kindle Edition

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Jane Austen. She references two of Austen's works, Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. JD mentions that Audio Theatre Central, another of the Radio CSS Media podcasts, just reviewed an audio adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. You can find that review on episode 24 of Audio Theatre Central.

JD's Bookworm Tip is PosterText.com - this website turns the text of classic literature into posters

This episode of Bookworm Banquet is brought to you by Adagio Teas!
Choose from a huge selection of loose leaf teas; black, green, chai, herbal blends or create your own custom blend!

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Feedback Line (text or voice): 623-688-2770
Twitter: twitter.com/BookwormBanquet

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BB 7: Ginnie Dare: Crimson Sands Review & Scott Roche Interview

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Scott Roche

This episode of Bookworm Banquet features a review of the YA novel Ginnie Dare: Crimson Sands by Scott Roche. This is an action packed science fiction story that is sure to keep your interest. JD and Nicole are also joined on the show by Scott Roche and he shares some of the inspiration for the book. And Nicole brings us another fascinating Bookworm Fact to top off the program.





JD's Rating: 4 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 4 out of 5

Interview Segment Links:
Scott's Website
Purchase Ginnie Dare: Crimson Sands on Amazon - Paperback | Kindle Edition
Information on Virginia Dare | Roanoke Colony

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about the world's most valuable books.

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BB 6: B.J. Harrison Interview & The Classics

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Run Time: 42:54

B.J. Harrison

Today JD and Nicole take a break from reviewing a book and instead are joined by award-winning audio book narrator and host of The Classic Tales Podcast, B.J. Harrison. We talk about B.J.'s narration work, his podcast, and just generally have fun talking about classic literature. Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about the criteria of a classic.

Links:
B.J.'s Podcast - iTunes | RSS
B.J.'s Audio Book Website

JD mentioned the following:
B.J.'s narration of John Buchan's The 39 Steps (If this link has expired by the time you listen to this episode, then simply search B.J.'s website for this book) | The Thirty-Nine Steps on Amazon
Jacques Futrelle's The Thinking Machine adventures

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Join JD on the Scrabble-like word tile game, Wordfeud, on your iPhone or Android phone. His username is: jonnydollar

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Recommended Reading for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Hello Bookworms!

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. A day in which the nation of Israel and the rest of the world remembers the atrocities that occurred during World War II. The events that took place during this era forever altered the history of the entire world.

With these things in mind, I wanted to post a few book recommendations that are related to this time in history. Each of the following books are either entirely focused on the subject of the Holocaust or have a significant portion of the work dedicated to it. I have read each of these volumes and thoroughly enjoyed them all. There is no particular order in which I recommend that these booke be read, but I do feel that if you choose to read any or all of them, you will be glad you did.

Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank - nonfiction

The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom - nonfiction

Obsessed by Ted Dekker – fiction

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas - nonfiction

The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss - fiction


To read more about the Holocaust check out the following Wikipedia articles.
The Holocaust | Holocaust Remembrance Day | World War II

Happy reading!
-JD

BB 5: Sheep Tales Review

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Run Time: 31:49

Today JD and Nicole review a children's book by comedian and speaker Ken Davis. The book is called Sheep Tales: The Bible According to the Animals Who Were There. This is a fun book to read together as a family. Nicole also share a fascinating Bookworm Fact that fits really well with the theme of family that seemed to fill today's show. JD's Bookworm Tip also fit nicely in that category. They also share some listener feedback and JD invites listeners to play the smartphone game, Wordfeud, with him.



JD's Rating: 5 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 5 out of 5

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Jonathan Edwards. Jonathan Edwards on Wikipedia | His writings on Amazon

JD's Bookworm Tip is the BookIt! National Reading Incentive Program

Join JD on the Scrabble-like word tile game, Wordfeud, on your iPhone or Android phone. His username is: jonnydollar

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Radio CSS Media Network Update & Thank You To Our Listeners

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Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to say thank you to you all for listening to our shows over the past 12 months. Also I wanted to thank several people who work behind the scenes here at Radio CSS Media.

Lastly, I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a great 2012 with you!

-JD

Links:
Tom Lamar
Mickey Papillon
Kevin McCreary
Dakota King
Kyle
Sammy Avendano

Questions? Comments? Share them with us!
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We're Still Here!

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to post a quick update to let you know that the show has not "pod faded" or in other words, gone away. We are still here and will be producing episodes again on a regular basis after the first of the year.

So please stay subscribed and tell your bookworm friends about the show. We'll see you in 2012! Thanks!

-JD

BB Episode 4: Hope Rising Review & Kim Meeder Interview

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In this episode of Bookworm Banquet podcast, JD and Nicole share a review of their first non-fiction book so far. They review Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams. This is a book filled with stories of abused horses and broken children who interact at Kim Meeder's Ranch, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, and the resulting healing that happens for both the horses and the children. JD and Nicole also interview Kim Meeder about the book and her work at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch. Nicole also brings you a Bookworm Fact and JD offers up a Bookworm Tip. And lastly, they respond to listener feedback.















JD's Rating: 4 out of 5
Nicole's Rating: 4 out of 5


Interview Segment Links:

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about William Shakespeare.

www.NoSweatShakespeare.com is a wealth of Shakespearean information; especially this article which discusses his influence on the English language.

JD's Bookworm Tip is www.ReadersRead.com

Feedback Segment Links:

Listener Margie's review of Ballad of the Northland can be found here.

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Feedback Line (text or voice): 623-688-2770

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BB Episode 3: Ballad Of The Northland Review & Jason Barron Interview

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In this episode, JD and Nicole review Jason Barron's novel Ballad Of The Northland. This book is a very intriguing story of a boy who grows up in the Alaskan bush country. JD and Nicole also interview Jason Barron and speak with him about the book, his career as a musher, and his upcoming novel. Nicole shares another Bookworm Fact and then JD gives you a Bookworm Tip.

NOTE: This episode ran a little longer than previous ones, but we hope you'll enjoy the content nonetheless. 

JD's Rating: 4 out of 5

Nicole's Rating: 2 out of 5 for family friendliness and 4 out of 5 for story quality

Interview Segment Links:

Jason Barron's website
Jason's Blog

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

JD's Bookworm Tip is - Google Books
Google Books Homepage | Google Books eBookstore

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BB Episode 2: An Eye For Glory Review & Karl Bacon Interview

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In this episode, JD and Nicole review and discuss Karl Bacon's fantastic historical novel entitled An Eye for Glory: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldier. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that we highly recommend. JD also speaks with the author, Karl Bacon, about his writing career, An Eye for Glory, and what maybe coming next. Nicole shares another Bookworm Fact and then they respond to listener feedback from Max.

JD's Rating: 5 out of 5

Nicole's Rating: 5 out of 5

Interview Segment Links:

Karl Bacon mentioned the following books:

Infantryman Pettit, The Civil War Letters of Corporal Frederick Pettit - William Gilfillan Gavin
The Civil War: A Narrative - Shelby Foote
History of the Fourteenth Regiment, Connecticut Vol. Infantry - Charles D. Page

Karl Bacon mentioned the following websites:
Karl Bacon's website
Civil War Trust

Civil War Traveler

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Emily Dickinson.

Chartless by Emily Dickinson can be read here.

Feedback Segment Links:

The Archives of Anthropos by John White

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Though Waters Roar, Lynn Austin - JD's Review

Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin is a novel that addresses social issues, such as slavery, Prohibition and the suffrage movement, in a tasteful and interesting manner. Austin delivers a great read with this novel that contains endearing tales and also a look into what life was like, especially for women, in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Although the way in which the storyline progresses can at times be confusing, the overall tale that is spun is very intriguing.

Spine-tingling and thrilling are not necessarily how I would describe this story, but it was hard to put down nonetheless. The characters face obstacles and issues in their lives that I'm certain most readers will connect with at some level. And although their choices are not always wise we, as the reader, have the benefit of learning from their errors. Each of the main characters have qualities and characteristics that are admirable, but they also have some that are not so attractive, just like we all do; which makes them that much more believable.

The theme of reliance on God is very apparent throughout the generations of families that are brought to life in this narrative, and while not extremely overt, it is definitely recognizable. The other theme that leaps out at me from the pages of this book is that of the human nature to always do what pleases our own selves. This attitude is certainly not glorified in this story, but it is an integral part of the storyline, showing the error of living one's life solely with this mindset.

A definite thumbs up for this book! 3 Stars.

-JD 

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BB Episode 1: Though Waters Roar Review

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In this episode, JD and Nicole discuss Lynn Austin's historical novel Though Waters Roar. While there were a few things with this book that were slight annoyances, overall it was an enjoyable read.

JD's Rating: 3 out of 5

Nicole's Rating: 3 out of 5

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Dr. Seuss.

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BB Episode 0: Introduction

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In our very first episode of this show, we take a few moments to introduce ourselves and give you an overview of what we will cover on this podcast.

Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

JD's Bookworm Tip - www.librarything.com

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Welcome!

Welcome to Bookworm Banquet!

Bookworm Banquet is a new podcast produced by Radio CSS Media. We will be reviewing family friendly literature and on occasion we will interview authors. For more info about the show and the hosts, JD & Nicole, check out our "About" page.

We will be releasing the first episode within the next several weeks. So stay tuned!

-JD