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GSMC Book Review Podcast

Welcome to the GSMC Book Review Podcast, where literature comes to life through captivating conversations! Spearheaded by our remarkable host, Sarah Meckler, we dive into the fascinating realm of books, inviting authors to share their creative journeys and the inspirations behind their latest works. With Sarah's probing questions and keen insights, we delve beyond the written pages, exploring the authors' thoughts, their creative processes, and the intricate details that shape their narratives. Whether they're weaving mysteries or penning memoirs, crafting fantasy sagas or sculpting sci-fi masterpieces, Sarah uncovers the human stories behind the stories we love. But we don't stop at the authors. GSMC Book Review Podcast embraces bookworms from all walks of life. From children to teens to adults, and from the casual readers to the most avid bibliophiles, we cater to all tastes and preferences. We talk about books that spark joy, provoke thought, transport us to different worlds, and touch our hearts. Join us for a literary adventure as Sarah Meckler guides us into the enchanting world of books, one author at a time. GSMC Book Review Podcast - your personal guide to the authors' minds and the stories they weave.

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Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
541
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 120: Fantastical

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 120: Fantastical

Sarah talks about 3 books that fall into the fantasy genre (or at least have some element of the fantastic within their story): The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan, The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fair…
00:34:48  |   Thu 08 Nov 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 119: Interview with Brett Fleishman

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 119: Interview with Brett Fleishman

Sarah interviews Brett Fleishman about his newest volumes of poetry for children: Toilet Trouble is for beginner readers (grades K-2), Take a Hike! is for intermediate readers (grades 3-5), and Bedti…
00:48:13  |   Tue 06 Nov 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 118: Interview with Laury A Egan

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 118: Interview with Laury A Egan

Sarah interviews Laury A. Egan about her hilarious new book, Fabulous!, which tells the story of Gilbert, and aspiring opera singer who suddenly finds himself singing tenor in one opera, soprano in a…
00:40:19  |   Tue 30 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 117: Interview with Travon Toussiant

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 117: Interview with Travon Toussiant

Sarah interviews Travon Toussiant about his Young Adult Science Fiction novella, Disconnected. It is a dystopian story set in an alternate Chicago where technology has been banned by the governement.…
00:31:28  |   Tue 16 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 116: Newberry Medal Books

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 116: Newberry Medal Books

Sarah talks about Newberry Medal and Honor books, specifically Island of the Blue Dolphins  by Scott O’Dell, The Black Cauldron and The High King by Lloyd Alexander, and Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patr…
00:31:48  |   Sat 13 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 115: Interview with Sonia Faruqi

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 115: Interview with Sonia Faruqi

Sarah interviews author Sonia Faruqi about her debut novel, The Oyster Thief. The book is part adventure, part science fiction, part fantasy, part romance and the story and characters will have you i…
00:54:49  |   Tue 09 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 114: Betsy-Tacy Revisited

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 114: Betsy-Tacy Revisited

Sarah discusses one of her favorite sets of books from childhood:  The Betsy-Tacy Series by Maud Hart Lovelace.  This series of 13 books is based on Lovelace's childhood and were first published in t…
00:29:19  |   Thu 04 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 113: Sweden

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 113: Sweden

Sarah goes to Sweden in this episode, talking about several books/series by Swedish authors: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, The Millenium Series by Stieg Larsson, Pippi Longstocking by Astrid L…
00:31:35  |   Tue 02 Oct 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 112: Banned Books Week

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 112: Banned Books Week

Sarah talks about Banned Books Week (September 23-29), including history, the top 10 challenged books, for 2017, some of the most frequently banned Children's Books, and what you can do to celebrate …
00:30:11  |   Thu 27 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 111: Interview with Roger Johns

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 111: Interview with Roger Johns

Sarah talks with author Roger Johns about his new book, River of Secrets. This is the 2nd of his Wallace Hartman mysteries and it is full of twists, turns, suspense, and incredibly timely issues that…
00:36:50  |   Tue 25 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 110: Quilted Books

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 110: Quilted Books

In this quilting edition of the podcast, Sarah talks about 3 quilt-related books: The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken, How to Make and American Quilt by Whitney Otto, and the E…
00:30:47  |   Thu 20 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 109: Potatoes and Cheese

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 109: Potatoes and Cheese

It's a food themed episode as Sarah reviews 3 books that have all been out for awhile. She starts with The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. She mov…
00:30:58  |   Tue 18 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 108: Hilarious and Wonky

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 108: Hilarious and Wonky

Sarah takes her inspiration for this episode from the recent viral video of a Scottish grandmother reading Wonky Donkey to her 4 month old grandson and laughing until tears stream down her face. Sara…
00:30:41  |   Sat 15 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 107: Interview with Claire Marti

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 107: Interview with Claire Marti

Sarah welcomes Claire Marti back to the podcast to talk about the third book in the Finding Forever in Laguna series. This book, Sunset in Laguna, tells the story of Christian and Kelly who both have…
00:39:28  |   Tue 11 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 106: What I've been Listening To

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 106: What I've been Listening To

Sarah reviews two of the books she has recently finihsed listening to on audiobook: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan and Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. What do these book have in common you might b…
00:33:11  |   Thu 06 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 105: Interview with Cole W. Williams

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 105: Interview with Cole W. Williams

Sarah speaks with Cole W. Williams, author of Dr. Brainchild and Radar: A Popcorn Discovery. This is a delightfully done children's picture book that tells the story of how the microwave was invented…
00:45:26  |   Tue 04 Sep 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 104: Exploring STEAM

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 104: Exploring STEAM

Sarah interviews Carmela Dutra, author of the Little Katie series.  Little Katie and her dog Smudge love going on adventures and learning together.  The books are full of facts and are designed to ge…
00:32:30  |   Thu 30 Aug 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 103: Exploring Science Fiction

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 103: Exploring Science Fiction

Sarah tackles the science fiction genre in this episode, exploring why she's tended to avoid reading it for so long, what she has, actually read, what surprises her about some of the books she sees i…
00:32:34  |   Tue 28 Aug 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 102: Interview with RJ Rosatte

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 102: Interview with RJ Rosatte

Sarah chats with RJ Rosatte, who returns to the podcast to talk about the next 2 books in his mystery series featuring Katie Douglas and Casey Malone. There are mysteries to be solved, plots to be un…
00:34:55  |   Thu 23 Aug 2018
GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 101: Interview with JD Sanderson

GSMC Book Review Podcast Episode 101: Interview with JD Sanderson

Sarah speaks with author J.D. Sanderson about his debut novel, A Footstep Echo. This scifi/time travel novel tells the story of Bernard, a retired man who has gotten into something of a rut since the…
00:36:10  |   Tue 21 Aug 2018
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