Bonus Episode: Live Recording with Maureen Corrigan!

In this special bonus episode, Christine and Jessica recorded a conversation with NPR's Maureen Corrigan live at Wilkes University! Listen in to this incredible, wide-ranging conversation as Maureen--who recorded a Great Course about banned books throughout history--shares her vast knowledge with Christine, Jessica, and their audience.COMING SOON: Season 2 launches in THREE WEEKS, on September 3!As we're busy reading and prepping for our next season, we could use your help more than ever. If you haven’t yet become a Patreon subscriber, you can join now for just $3 a month. In addition to joining the Banned Geeks Book Club, your $3 helps us stay the course by highlighting banned works and bringing you these conversations each week. Thank you for your support! The success of this podcast depends on you!"The Beautiful and Banned" is produced by Jessica Goudeau and Christine Renee Miller. Follow us on social media: @beautifulandbannedpod, @christinereneemiller, and @jessica_goudeau.If you’d like to advertise with us, visit the "Contact Us" page on our website. If you liked our show, please rate and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. The best way to support a new podcast is to share it with your friends!Our co-producer, Rob Heath, wrote and performed our theme music. Kalin Siegwalddesigned our logo. Jackson Rodriguez is our amazing podcast assistant. This is A Sisters By Different Misters Production.Special thanks this episode to Wilkes University, especially David Hicks, Patti Naumann, Dawn Leas, and Lee Michaels. Thanks also to Julie Sidoni and WVIA News for their coverage of the event. Links for this Bonus Episode:About Maureen Corrigan"Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works," by Maureen Corrigan for The Great Courses (a great resource for schools and libraries especially!)1974 Kanawha County, West Virginia battle over booksThomas Morton's New English Canaan: more about it and a link to orderRon Charles's newsletter, "Book Club," for the Washington PostWe'd love to hear from you! Send us a text to suggest books, plays, films, or guests, or just share your thoughts!