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Planet Book episodes
- Interview with Author Brandy Colbert
Jen and former co-host Charity interview author Brandy Colbert. Colbert, a Springfield native discusses her books, and some local history that lent inspiration to her latest book, Black Birds in the Sky: the Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
33 min - The Book Was Better, Maybe? Part 2
Jen and Tana talk about their favorite book to streaming series adaptations and some of the upcoming book to series adaptations they are looking forward to seeing. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
25 min - The Book Was Better, Maybe? Part 1
Jen and Tana talk about their favorite book to movie adaptations and some of the upcoming book to movie adaptations they are looking forward to seeing. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
26 min - To Reread or Not to Reread
On this episode Jen introduces her new co-host, Taña. They talk about their favorite books to revisit, and the reasons they enjoy rereading favorites. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
17 min - The Best Books No One Has Heard ofWe're talking about the best back-listed middle grade and YA titles you've probably never heard of. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.20 min
- The King of Middle Grade Thrillers: A Conversation with Alan Gratz
Alan Gratz, best-selling, award winning author, joins the podcast for an in depth conversation about his books, writing, and fandoms. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
45 min - From Eco-horror to Historical Fantasy: A Conversation with Rory PowerYA author Rory Power joins the podcast to talk about her newest book, In a Garden Burning Gold, and share her recommendation for readers.24 min
- What to Read When You Don't Love ReadingWe discuss our favorite titles for reluctant readers and how to find your perfect book match. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.21 min
- Comics and Carol Burnett: a Conversation with Rachel ElliottAuthor-illustrator, Rachel Elliott, joins Charity and Jen to discuss her debut middle grade graphic novel coming out this spring. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.29 min
- Let It Go: The Books We Didn't Finish
Just because we didn't finish these doesn't mean you shouldn't read them. We'll talk about the books that we started but just couldn't finish and how to know when it's time to move on. Book recommendations for young adult and middle grade readers.
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About Planet Book
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Teen books, tween books, middle-grade books, young adult books -- otherwise known as YA -- we'll talk about it all. Join Charity and Jennifer, of the Springfield-Greene County Library District to…
discuss all books YA, dish on what it is like to work at a library, discuss the highs and lows of reading, and occasionally interview your favorite authors. If you love to talk about books, tune in for each episode! Got a book you want us to discuss or a topic you’d like to hear us chat about? Send us an email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!