Book Talk with Melissa Aho

By Melissa Aho

Melissa introduces listeners to fun and entertaining ’new’ and ’new to you’ books. Interviews with librarians and other book people, as well as reviews of fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and may... more

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December 02, 2024 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 7: Interview with author L. Ana Ellis 2024
A new 2024 interview with author L. Ana Ellis discussing her latest book Panacea Omega.
For more information on L. Ana Ellis
To order an autograph copy - Fire-Forged Books https://fireforgedbooks.com/
Panacea Genesis - (Panacea Trilogy Book 1) https://amzn.to/3J9AOEr
Panacea Exodus - (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) https://amzn.to/3D6ZGJj
Panacea Omega (Panacea Trilogy 3) https://amzn.to/3CPFWg3
Goodreads page for Panacea Genesis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60595132-panacea-genesis
Goodreads page for L. Ana Ellis https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22292255.L_Ana_Ellis
L. Ana Ellis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lanaellisbooks/
2023 Interview with L. Ana Ellis https://youtu.be/v03GJHV3mis?si=zkqMov1YH3PBetik
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Hello! I’m Dr. Melissa Aho, Ph.D., M.A., M.Ed., M.L.I.S., M.S., a librarian and humanities professor passionate about books, reading, fountain pens, and learning, so basically this YouTube channel is about ways to inspire your reading, writing, and lifelong learning life.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
📖 My website - https://melissaaho.com/
🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/melissaaho/
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissakaho/
✈️ My YouTube channel on Aviation and Flying https://www.youtube.com/@aviatormelissa/
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37min
December 01, 2024 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 6: Interview from 2023 with author L. Ana Ellis
My interview from 2023 with author L. Ana Ellis as we discuss her new book Panacea Exodus (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) and other books that have inspired her.
Panacea Exodus - (Panacea Trilogy Book 2) https://amzn.to/3D6ZGJj
Panacea Genesis - (Panacea Trilogy Book 1) https://amzn.to/3J9AOEr
For an autograph copy - Fire-Forged Books https://fireforgedbooks.com/
L. Ana Ellis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lanaellisbooks/
L. Ana Ellis on Twitter https://twitter.com/lanaellisbooks
Books mentioned in the interview:
Hunger Games https://amzn.to/3jFZGJi
Twilight https://amzn.to/3wmNTma
Portal Jumpers https://amzn.to/3WEHvSR
Piers Anthony’s On A Pale Horse https://amzn.to/3WyC86J
A Wrinkle in Time https://amzn.to/3WsaPeC
Originally recorded and posted back on December 31, 2022, but accidentally deleted.
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WHO AM I: I’m Dr. Melissa Aho, a YouTuber, librarian, university instructor, and author. I make videos that discuss books, learning, and anything else that looks interesting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
My blog and website https://melissaaho.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/melissaaho
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissakaho
My other YouTube site:
Aviator Melissa (about flying and aviation) https://www.youtube.com/@aviatormelissa
Subscribe to my channel!
DISCLAIMER:
All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own and not influenced by anyone or any affiliates. Some of the links provided might be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support!
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16min
October 01, 2024 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 5: Book News for the Week of September 30, 2024
Books mentioned in this episode:

The Golden Road by William Dalrymple https://amzn.to/4dhviLH
What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust: A Flavia de Luce Novel by Alan Bradley
Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell by Nicholas Meyer
Fourth Wing (paperback) by Rebecca Yarros
Bridge to Bat City by Ernest Cline
New World Begins: The History of the French Revolution by Jeremy D. Popkin
The X-Files: Perihelion by Claudia Gray
The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch
Kerry Greenwood - Murder in the Cathedral is not listed yet, but read the first book Cocaine Blues https://amzn.to/4cZsTpt
Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Have a great week and Happy Reading!
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7min
July 28, 2024 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 4: Book News for the Week of July 28, 2024
Books mentioned in this episode:

Kerry Greenwood - new book not listed yet, but read the first book Cocaine Blues
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me by Calib Carr
Gretchen Whitmer True Gretch: What I've Learned About Life, Leadership, and Everything in Between
Nancy Pelosi The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House
Hillary Clinton Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty
Unleashed by Boris Johnson
Tony Blair - On Leadership: A Practical Guide
James Middleton - Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life
The Book of Elsewhere by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville
Beyond the Throne by Kristian Nairn
The Fraud by Zadie Smith
Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George
Redshirts by John Scalzi
Contact by Carl Sagan
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Dune by Frank Herbert
The Golden Road by William Dalrymple
Strange Practice Book #1 by Vivian Shaw
Bitter Waters Book #4 by Vivan Shaw
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes

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13min
December 31, 2018 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 3: John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit
Get ready to add this founding father to your list of favorites: John Quincy Adams - your next favorite president.

John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit by James Traub is discussed in this episode and you can find it at your local library or purchase it here:
John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit

John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit (Softcover)
John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit (ebook)
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3min
July 26, 2017 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Episode 2 (07/26/17): Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Do you remember what you were reading 20 years ago? Were you reading about Harry, Hermione, and Hogwarts? Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 years old this year. Happy birthday Harry! In this episode, we will discuss 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' aka 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (paperback)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Kindle)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor Edition
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5min
July 26, 2017 Book Talk with Melissa Aho - Episode 2: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Episode 2 (07/26/17): Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Do you remember what you were reading 20 years ago? Were you reading about Harry, Hermione, and Hogwarts? Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone turns 20 years old this year. Happy birthday Harry! In this episode, we will discuss 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' aka 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (paperback)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Kindle)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Gryffindor Edition (Hardcover)
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5min
July 05, 2017 Book Talk with Melissa Aho: Episode 1: Susan Wakefield
Welcome to Book Talk with Melissa Aho and my very first podcast! In this Episode 1, I will be interviewing librarian Susan Wakefield. Please join us as we discuss books, publishing, libraries, and reading. Happy reading!

These are the books discussed in this episode (just click on the link to find the book or the Kindle title):

Miss Suzy by Miriam Young
The Cookie Tree by Jay Williams
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia 2) by C.S. Lewis
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children Number 1) by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Coraline by Neil Gaiman

The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why it Matters by Rose George
Victoria by Knut Hamsun
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete First Edition
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren

Ten Thousand Islands by Randy Wayne White

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection From the Living Dead by Max Brooks

SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere by John Lofty Wiseman

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
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32min

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How many episodes does Book Talk with Melissa Aho have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.