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The First Fifty Pages is the Sioux City Public Library's podcast about books, library culture, and current reading trends. Each month, Kelsey Patterson and Jenn Delperdang chat with authors, discuss w... more
FAQs about First Fifty Pages:How many episodes does First Fifty Pages have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
December 07, 2024Existential Inspiration: A Conversation with Liane MoriartyIn this episode, Jenn and Kelsey chat with best-selling author Liane Moriarty about her new book, Here One Moment. We talk psychic encounters, free will and the unique experience of readers. We predict this is a book you’re going to want to read!...more32minPlay
November 21, 2024I Cheerfully Refuse: A Conversation with Leif EngerIn this episode, Jenn and Kelsey are joined by award-winning author Leif Enger to chat about his latest book. Part romance, part nautical adventure, part love letter to stories, this sweetly hopeful piece of dystopian fiction has it all! You'll cheerfully refuse to put this one down!...more36minPlay
September 30, 2024Keenly Calibrated: A Conversation with Author Stuart TurtonIn this episode of the First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey chat with author Stuart Turton about his latest book,The Last Murder at the End of the World--an 'almost accidental' science fiction mystery. AI, Agatha Christie, and existential issues...the voice in your head is telling you not to miss this episode....more30minPlay
August 21, 2024Standing on Their Shoulders: A Conversation with Jodi PicoultIn this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn talk with perennial best-selling author Jodi Picoult about her new book, By Any Other Name. We dive into hidden histories, the dangers of book banning, and the things that keep us up at night....more26minPlay
August 02, 2024Distinctly Different: A Conversation with Ruth WareIn this episode of the First Fifty Pages, Kelsey and Jenn chat with Ruth Ware about her new mystery, One Perfect Couple. Intriguing characters, reality TV, a tropical paradise, murder and so many moral dilemmas! You'll be hooked!...more30minPlay
July 12, 2024Emotional Bliss: Talking with Katherine CenterIn this episode of the First Fifty Pages, Katherine Center joins Kelsey and Jenn to talk about how stories are uniquely able to change our lives, the aggressively misunderstood happy ending, and why love stories matter. Let the banter begin!...more30minPlay
June 05, 2024Light and Love, Heartbreak and Hope: A Conversation with Kate DiCamilloIn this episode of the First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey talk with beloved storyteller and two-time Newberry medal winning author Kate DiCamillo about connecting with young readers and finding our way back to the magic of reading....more30minPlay
May 28, 2024Continually Curious: A Chat with Erik LarsonIn this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey are joined by author Erik Larson, a perennial favorite among nonfiction readers. They discuss his latest book The Demon of Unrest, how his curiosity drives his work, and the way history can inform our present....more30minPlay
May 02, 2024Queen of Twists: A Conversation with Jeneva RoseIn this episode of The First Fifty Pages, Jenn and Kelsey have a thrilling chat with bestselling author and #booktok darling Jeneva Rose about her latest book, Home is Where the Bodies Are, a grilling and chilling take on grief, sibling rivalry, and the (sometimes literal) skeletons in the family closet....more27minPlay
April 08, 2024Worth the Wait: A Conversation with Kristin HannahJenn and Kelsey talk with master storyteller Kristin Hannah about her blockbuster, best-selling book The Women, and the power that stories have to expand history and create space for remembrance, gratitude and shared experiences....more32minPlay
FAQs about First Fifty Pages:How many episodes does First Fifty Pages have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.