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Keeping TABs
by PPL TAB
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!
Episodes
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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When the Enemies Become Lovers
Enemies to Lovers, everyone's favorite trope. Join us today at the Princeton Public Library as we discuss the ups and downs of the latest industry trend.
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Just Do it Yourself: Self Publishing
Have you ever stumbled upon a book too weird to possibly exist? Chances are it was probably self-published. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of self-publishing, a lawless place not unlike the internet. This is Keeping TABS.
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Red Flags in Reading: Our Personal Icks and Dislikes
Welcome back to Keeping TABS! Today's episode is a bit unscripted so sit down and join us while we air out our book grievances.
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From Page to Picture: The Hits, Misses, and Magic of Movie Adaptations
Join us today in this episode of TAB as we explore movie adaptations: their role in our culture and why some become iconic while others fade into obscurity.
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Genre Trends: Why all books sometimes feel the same
In this episode we dive into a staple of the reading industry: genre trends. What moves them, why we get tired of them, and the internet's role in all of this.
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Love at first write: romance's place in the book industry
Welcome back to Keeping TABS! This special Valentines episode is all about the internet's favorite genre: romance. From love triangles to enemies to lovers, join us as we explore the rise in popularity of love stories.
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The Soundtrack of Music: How books and songs intertwine
When reading a book, most times it's our eyes doing all the work. This week we'll talk about what happens when we add the sense of sound to our experience. Music is in many aspects of literature, and they're more similar than you might think.
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Who’s Hiding Behind the Ink? The past and purpose of pen names
In this episode, we talk about those names on book covers that don't seem quite right: pen names. Where do they come from and why are authors allowed to lie about their names?
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Please Judge a Book By Its Cover: Why all YA books look the same
In this episode we dive into the most visual factor of books: their covers. Join us as we explore how covers have changed, how they influence readers, and what this means for the future of reading.
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Hook, Line, and Sinker: How a Book Reels You In
A new version of Keeping TABs kicks off with an episode about hooks!
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15 - Gabriella Lepore on Writing Compelling Character-Focused Mysteries, Unpredictable Twists, and Using Romance to Raise the Stakes
This week, we spoke with Gabriella Lepore, author of the YA mystery novels This Is Why We Lie and The Last One to Fall. Tune in to hear her talk about the books that inspire her, how she writes unpredictable twists, and how she writes character-focused mysteries that are fast-paced and...
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14 - Lamar Giles on Pacing Compelling Plots and Cultivating Each Protagonist's Unique Voice
This week, we spoke with Lamar Giles, the Edgar Award-nominated author of the YA thriller novels Fake ID, Endangered, Spin, and Overturned; the YA contemporary novel Not So Pure and Simple; and the YA horror novel The Getaway. Lamar Giles is also a founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse...
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13 - Maureen Johnson on Plotting Intricate Mystery Novels and Crafting Witty Dialogue
This week, we spoke with Maureen Johnson, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the incredibly popular Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, the 13 Little Blue Envelopes series, and the Shades of London series. Tune in to hear Maureen Johnson talk about how she plots her…
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12 - Kristen Simmons on Writing Survivor Stories, Creating Lovable Casts of Characters, and Her Upcoming YA Yōkai Horror Novel, Find Him Where You Left Him Dead
This week, the Keeping TABs podcast spoke with Kristen Simmons, the critically-acclaimed author of the YA dystopian Article 5 series, the YA thriller Vale Hall series, and three YA speculative fiction standalones, Pacifica, Metaltown, and The Glass Arrow. Tune in to hear her talk about writing...
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11 - Sarah Glenn Marsh on Not Revealing Your Ghost Too Early, the Importance of Writing About Characters with Diabetes, and the Story Behind Her Family's Haunted House
This week, we spoke with YA fantasy and paranormal author Sarah Glenn Marsh. She has written the Reign of the Fallen fantasy series and three paranormal novels, Fear the Drowning Deep, Dread the Harvest Moon, and The Girls Are Never Gone. Tune in to hear her talk about the key to writing a spooky...
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10 - Nicola Yoon on Exploring Philosophical Questions Through Writing and Her and David Yoon's New Publishing Imprint, Joy Revolution
In today's episode, we spoke with Nicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Everything Everything, The Sun is Also a Star, and Instructions for Dancing! She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award…
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9 - Gloria Chao on Authentic Character Relationships, Plotting Romances, and Writing Family Conflict with Nuance
In this month's episode, we spoke with Gloria Chao, the critically acclaimed author of American Panda, Our Wayward Fate, and Rent a Boyfriend. Her upcoming novel, When You Wish Upon a Lantern, will be released on February 14th, 2023. Tune in to hear Gloria Chao talk about how she writes realistic...
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8 - Kate Alice Marshall on Writing Paranormal Mysteries with Believable Conclusions, Creating Memorable Characters, and Evoking Emotions in Readers Organically
This week, Lily and Sophie spoke with Kate Alice Marshall, the author of the YA paranormal books Rules for Vanishing and Our Last Echoes, the YA survival novel I Am Still Alive, and the middle grade series The Secrets of Eden Eld. Kate Alice Marshall told us about how she writes paranormal...
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Episode 7 - Jessica Rubinkowski on Character Relationships, the Writing Process, and Love
Today's interview is with author Jessica Rubinkowski! It was so amazing to hear her talk about building dynamic characters and what it’s like to work with difficult character relationships. We learned about the writing process, and how it differs book to book. We can’t wait to crack open Wrath…
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Episode 6 - Kate Williams on Writing Compelling Stories and Feminism in YA
This week, we had the opportunity to speak with Kate Williams, the author of the Babysitters Coven series as well as her upcoming YA thriller, Never Coming Home! We also introduced you to our new co-host, Sophie! Welcome to season 2! If you would like to pre-order Never Coming Home, you can find…
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Episode 5 - Caleb Roehrig on Character Motivations, Balancing Subplots, and the Importance of YA Literature
This week, we had the privilege of talking with Caleb Roehrig, the phenomenal author of Last Seen Leaving, Riverdale: The Poison Pen, White Rabbit, and many other heart stopping YA mysteries. Stay tuned for an incredible conversation about his writing process! Buy Caleb Roehrig's latest books…
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Episode 4 - Megan McCafferty on Crafting Relatable Novels
This week, we spoke with New York Times-bestselling author Megan McCafferty! We learned about her early career writing for magazines and how she writes novels that transcend time and connect to readers of all generations. Megan McCafferty's latest book, Best Frenemies Forever, comes out on May...
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Episode 3 - Maggie Thrash on Writing Hopeful Works, Creating Realistic Characters, and Incorporating Irony
This week, we spoke with Maggie Thrash, the author of Honor Girl, Lost Soul, Be at Peace and the Strange Truth series. Tune in to a conversation where Maggie Thrash talks about how she makes her books simultaneously humorous and touching, how she crafts grounded characters within surreal...
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Episode 2 - Riley Sager on Writing, Influences, and Pseudonyms
For this week's episode, we talked with New York Times bestselling thriller writer Riley Sager and received some amazing insight on the writing process. Be sure to tune in if you want to learn more about the inspirations for his captivating tales!
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Episode 1 - The History of the YA Genre
Welcome to our very first episode! YA is our collective favorite genre, so we thought it would be interesting to learn about how the genre became so popular and diverse. We detail the evolution of books in the young adult category, from The Outsiders to The Hate U Give. Then, at the end of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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How many episodes does Keeping TABs have?
Keeping TABs currently has 35 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Keeping TABs about?
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...
How often does Keeping TABs release new episodes?
Keeping TABs has 35 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Keeping TABs is created and hosted by PPL TAB.
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