Talk of Iowa Book Club

By Iowa Public Radio

We love to read! We know many of you do too. That’s why we created a book club at Iowa Public Radio. Hear about the themes, characters and big picture questions raised by the titles on our reading lis... more

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How many episodes does Talk of Iowa Book Club have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

Talk of Iowa Book Club episodes:

October 22, 2021 Tayari Jones' powerful novel explores love, marriage, race and the devastating impact of incarceration
In this October meeting of the Talk of Iowa Book Club, we're discussing "An American Marriage," by Tayari Jones.
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49min
October 12, 2021 Ray Young Bear talks about being Meskwaki today
Charity Nebbe talks with Young Bear in this bonus episode of the Talk of Iowa Book Club.
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19min
October 03, 2021 Ray Young Bear takes readers on a journey of spirituality, self-discovery and survival
The Talk of Iowa Book Club discusses "Black Eagle Child: The Facepaint Narratives," by Ray Young Bear
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42min
September 07, 2021 Bonus Episode: Have Dog, Will Travel
In this bonus episode of the Talk of Iowa Book Club, we continue the fall theme of memoirs with one from poet Stephen Kuusisto.
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34min
August 26, 2021 "Thunderbolt Kid" Nostalgic Look At Growing Up In Iowa
Host Charity Nebbe is joined by expert readers to discuss Bill Bryson's "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir."
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42min
August 12, 2021 Markus Zusak Discusses His International Bestseller "The Book Thief"
In this bonus episode of the Talk of Iowa Book Club, host Charity Nebbe talks with author Markus Zusak about his most popular work.
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29min
July 29, 2021 Acevedo's "Clap When You Land," A Poetic Story Of Secrets And Sisters
Author Elizabeth Acevedo's "Clap When You Land," is the July Talk of Iowa Book Club selection.
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44min
July 06, 2021 BONUS: The Dead Lands
On this bonus episode, Charity talks with DC and Marvel Comics writer, Benjamin Percy, about his book “The Dead Lands,” a post-apocalyptic reimagining of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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28min
June 25, 2021 Kindred
On this episode, Charity discusses “Kindred” with professor Lakesia Johnson, artist Akwi Nji and student Amaya Dawson.
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41min
June 14, 2021 BONUS: Authors Share Journeys Of Faith And Community
In this bonus Book Club episode, Charity talks with authors Lillian Daniel of “Tired of Apologizing for a Church I Don’t Belong To” and Lyz Lenz of “God Land: A Story of Faith, Loss and Renewal in Middle America.”
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36min

FAQs about Talk of Iowa Book Club:

How many episodes does Talk of Iowa Book Club have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.