The Bookmark

Washburn University professor Miguel Gonzalez-Abellas joins us for a fascinating discussion about a wide variety of books from Latin America. 

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

Join us for a fascinating interview with bestselling author duo Charles Todd, a mother and son writing team.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

In our latest Reading Around the World Episode, Michelle and Craig join us for a fascinating discussion on books from Africa.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

After a long absence Autumn joins us to discuss some of her favorite books set in the American West.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

Kelli joins us to help you fill in your Asia and Australia title in our Reading Around the World Challenge.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encouraged to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

Hush Hall of Famer Julie Nelson returns to give us some wonderful recommendations for books set in the British Isles. 

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

In the latest episode of our Reading Around the World challenge, Professor Ande Davis joins us to talk about Southern literature and some of its prominent books and authors. 

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

Nikki and Becky from the BookBites book discussion group join us to talk about one of this summers 2Book Topeka selections After Tupac and Foster D.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

We were thrilled to be joined by Dr. Vanessa Steinroetter from Washburn University for a fascinating discussion on the books and authors of the Northeastern United States.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].

In this episode we take a break for our Reading Around the World series to talk about the new PBS special The Great American Read.  We go over the list and discuss what we like and dislike about the list, as well as our predictions on what will be named The Great American Read.

Every three weeks in 2018, join librarian hosts Thad Hartman, Lissa Staley, and Miranda Ericsson with special guests from the library and community. Listeners are encourage to read along throughout 2018 and participate in Reading Around the World and 2Book Topeka. 

• Reading Around the World episodes feature recommendations for books from a region to help listeners explore reading selections from locations around the United States and the world.
• Special ” 2Book Topeka Book Club” episodes will discuss books from the library’s community reading program. 

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future topics please comment on our blog posts or send us an email at [email protected].