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- Book Lengths: At what point is a book too long?
From epic fantasies to realistic trials, there are some books out there that span over a thousand pages. The question is: does this lead to a more developed story, or does it bog down a plot with unnecessary details? Join us at Keeping TABs as we explore this.
21 min - Guessing the book by the 1-star review
Join us today at Keeping TABS for a lighthearted episode! Today we're guessing which classic books people are roasting in their one-star review.
28 min - Christmas Special: These People Need to Stop With the Christmas Puns
Today we tier ranked books based off of Christmas, ranging from cute to downright horrible. Join us for this fun Christmas special, hosted by the Princeton Public Library!
26 min - How Long Should a Book Series Be?
We've all picked up a fantasy book, excited, only to find out that there are over 10 books in the series. Whether or not this is good news depends on the person, but today we're here to ask the question: is there a right length for a series to be?
14 min - Creating Book Characters on the Big Screen: Has Hollywood Gotten Lazy?
With the obvious shift in the movies and shows coming out lately, people have started to notice that characters being adapted from books might not look as accurate anymore. Has there been a serious change, or do personal biases influence us? Join us at Keeping Tabs, sponsored by the Princeton Public Library.
16 min - Fanatic Domains: Fandoms!
Book fandoms are unsurprisingly a huge part of a book's lifespan. Join us today at Keeping TABs as we go through the highs and lows of what exactly fandoms have to offer, from free content to intense shipping wars.
16 min - Battle of the Book Forms: Which is the best?
Ebooks, audiobooks, or good-old fashioned paper books? In our new era books are becoming more accessible (and digital), so join us as we rank the different forms and discuss the pros and cons of each medium.
14 min - Required English Reading: What works and what doesn't?
We've all had a book in English class that we had to read but absolutely despised. It's hard to get children and teenagers into reading when there's a grade attached to it, but join us at Keeping TABs as we explore ways to spice up the reading curriculum and get kids connected to reading.
17 min - Some Good Old-Fashioned Booktok Drama
About a year ago, an author landed into hot water after it was discovered that they created fake Goodreads accounts to bomb other author's books and uplift their own. Join us as we explore how this story spiraled out of control from there!
15 min - Hollywood Please 🙏 Books That Should Be Adapted to the Big Screen
With everyone getting sick of reboot after reboot and live actions with no purpose, TAB proposes a solution: use books! There is an endless supply of books ready for mainstream TV, waiting for the perfect opportunity.
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About Keeping TABs
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Keeping TABs, a podcast sponsored by the Princeton Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Throughout the podcast, we explore different aspects of the publishing industry, everything from…
editing and cover designs to the fandoms that come with it. By exploring this industry, we hope to connect teens to the books they read and inspire an interest in reading and publishing! New episodes drop biweekly on Fridays, so stay tuned!