Paperback Perspectives
by Kailen H., Ryne D., and Annette D.
The Bookies (Kailen, Ryne, and Annette) explore books from all fronts. From judging a book by its cover to dissecting the actual content, and everything in between, the Bookies are here to read in between the lines.
Episodes
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Chapter 26 (feat. John Dolleslager) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's chapter, the family fun times are back again as we welcome John Dolleslager on for his third guest appearance. We discuss our completed and current reads, and as the meat of today's episode, we talk about our experiences with audiobooks as a whole. Follow and reach out to us on our...
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Chapter 25 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
We've returned after a brief break for a busy summer, and we're back talking about all things books. And, for those interested in checking the video out on YouTube, we also apparently made a point to experiment with some...ehh...*new* camera techniques. Let us know what you thought about the...
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Chapter 24 (feat. Ashley Howard) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
Happy 4th of July to all!In this chapter, we have the pleasure of having on and talking to Ashley Howard! Ashley is one of Kailen's best friends, whom she met in the earliest stages of her physical therapy schooling. The two bonded not only on their love of the human body but also their love for...
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Chapter 23 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
Woof, long break! We must've been lost in a good book or something. But hey, listen, we're here and there's books to discuss.Follow and reach out to us on our respective socials:Instagram - paperback_perspectivesX - Paperback_PodTikTok - paperback.pod (there's content on there now, for REAL!)...
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Chapter 22 (feat. Abby Berg of Abigail's Book and Gift Shop) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this chapter of PPP, we are thrilled to welcome on and talk with a very special guest: Abigail Berg! Abby is a North Dakota native, and she's the founder of a local Grand Forks business called Abigail's Book and Gift Shop. She was a fantastic addition to the Bookies for this episode, and we…
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Chapter 21 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
Life got busy, as it does, but we are BACK, and we are talking books if you can believe it! We discuss our completed, current, and upcoming reads, and catch up on life happenings during our long break between episode recordings. The Bookies end with their general recommendations. Follow and reach...
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Chapter 20 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
A happy new year to you and yours! And a happy 20th chapter to us! We often look back and wonder how we've made it this far, and the answer is simple. There's too many books to talk about, so we must keep talking about them!In today's chapter, we continue to converse about books, but we also...
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Chapter 19 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this chapter, aside from our usual book discussions, we conduct a segment of ping-ponging through book-related hot takes. It was a very fun and insightful activity to expound on, and we hope to do it again, so please share any hot take topics you might hope we discuss next time! Follow and…
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Author Interview with Terri Stephens-Higgins! - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
We are thrilled to welcome our first author onto the podcast, Terri Stephens-Higgins! Terri is the author of the children's book, Bella Bean on Blueberry Lane: The Puppy Wonder. In our interview with her, Terri shares her personal, challenging journey of battling cancerous brain tumors. In...
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Chapter 18 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this chapter, the Bookies talk about books! (Yep, you read that right.) We also discuss some about Annette and Kailen's experience of going to a live book reading in Grand Rapids for author William Kent Krueger. It was a first-time experience for the two; have you ever been to a reading? Did…
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Chapter 17 (feat. Lauren Dolleslager) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this chapter, the Bookies welcome to the table our "person in charge of everything else," Lauren! We go through our life updates, share our long lists of completed and current reads, and then we shift to Lauren for some perspective on what it's like being a non-reader and being surrounded by...
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Chapter 16 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's chapter, the Bookies catch up on their reads, and they play a game of Mount Rushmore, where we draft our favorite book to film/TV adaptations. Not necessarily the best, but the ones that really tickled or moved us. Please comment below on who you think had the best overall draft! Also,...
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Chapter 15 (feat. John Dolleslager and Producer Sam) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, The Bookies call in some reinforcements (John Dolleslager and producer Sam) to tackle the usual book chat. Ryne and Lauren were gone at the time of recording this episode doing some unpacking and welcoming their new puppy Korra! We hope to seek out her book thoughts on an...
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Chapter 14 (Fourth Wing Book Club) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
SPOILER ALERTS INCOMING!In this chapter, the Bookies conduct their first podcast book club, discussing the book The Fourth Wing. We talk about characters, theories and questions that were posited, and overall impressions of the book. To make it more like a proper book club, we highly encourage…
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Chapter 13 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this episode, we discuss the win for Right to Read ND (and for all ND readers). We then run through a wide gamut of books that we have read since last episode, briefly discuss current reads, and introduce a new thing for our podcast: a book club! We begin our read of Fourth Wing, and we invite...
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Chapter 12 Part 2 (feat. Hannah Odegard) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In part 2 of this chapter, we discuss some of Hannah's childhood and formative reads, what she enjoys (and loathes) reading to her kids, and then we all move to discussing books that were adapted to shows/movies. It's an unrealistic expectation for things to transfer well from book to screen, and...
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Chapter 12 Part 1 (feat. Hannah Odegard) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In part 1 of this episode, the Bookies are joined by special guest Hannah Odegard (sister/sister-in-law of Sam and Kailen). We go through our recent life updates, past and current reads, get to know Hannah and her reading a little better, and play an impromptu mini-game! One with life-altering...
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Chapter 11 (Part 2) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In part 2, we conclude Chapter 11 with discussing our current reads, then we move into another reaction-provoking game of Judge a Book by its Cover! Please reach out and let us know what books you were interested in based solely off their covers, and if their descriptions then swayed you one way…
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Chapter 11 (Part 1) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In part 1 of this episode, the Bookies are joined by their special guest Michele Perrault (Ryne's mother-in-law). We discuss the books they've read recently, and then we move into discussing Michele's life of reading enjoyment. W move from her early youth, onward through motherhood, and into...
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Chapter 10 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this episode, the bookies discuss their current and recently accomplished reads. Afterwards, they move into a year in review, of sorts, and discuss future reading goals for this upcoming year. Please reach out and let us know what sort of goals you have for this year and/or if you have any…
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Chapter 9 (feat. Jenifer Halvorson) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In this episode, the Bookies invite Jenifer Halvorson (Kailen and Sam's sister-in-law) into the fold. The group discusses many a book, as usual, and we then explore what Jen's experience has been in the earlier parts of her life, how it has shifted during motherhood, and what it's like reading to...
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Novella 1 (Bonus Ep) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
With the Bookies having been busy during the Thanksgiving season, we decided to publish an episode we created and stashed to give us some time to let our belts return to their proper notches. In this episode, the Bookies get straight to the point and center the discussion around books that fit...
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sBOOKy Episode!: Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In a chilling new episode of Paperback Perspectives, the Bookies catch up with each other, discuss their spooky/thrilling reads, talk over their experiences reading Stephen King for the first time, and close with general suggestions. Please let us know what your favorite scary, thrilling, or...
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Chapter 7 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, the Bookies discuss their recently completed current reads. They then take turns sharing some ear-catching first lines of books to see if they can interest their fellow hosts to read them. (Please share with us some of your favorite first lines of your favorite books!) The...
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Chapter 6 (feat. Tom Nistler) - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, the Bookies sit down with a longtime family friend, Tom Nistler! Tom is an English teacher in Bemidji, and he brings a new perspective to the table with regard to reading genre and teaching style/methods. After discussing recent life and recent books, we ask Tom a mixed-bag of...
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Chapter 5 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, the Bookies catch up with each other after a long break between chapters. We then play a bit of book and author-related trivia, as we have a strong competitive gene in the lot of us. We close with general recommendations. Follow us or contact us through our respective socials...
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Chapter 4 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, the Bookies catch up with each other's lives, as well as their current and recently finished reads. Then, Ryne introduces his recasting of the popular movie/book series The Hunger Games (specifically the first movie), and Kailen and Annette help to grade his work. We finish by...
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Chapter 3 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, we discuss, with our guest John, what we are reading/have read since Chapter 2. Then, we gather perspective from John on his reading style, and talk through how it differs from ours as a self-proclaimed non-reader. We close it out with what books we would recommend for...
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Chapter 2 - Paperback Perspectives Podcast
In today's episode, we catch up on life, discuss what we are reading/have read since Chapter 1, dive into Q/A from our social media, and we play Judge a Book by its Cover. Follow us or contact us through our respective socials at: Youtube - @paperbackperspectivespodcast Instagram -...
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Ep. 1 - The First Chapter
Welcome to Paperback Perspectives. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the podcast, and we give a general outline of what the podcast will look like going forward. We also discuss our current reads at the moment, Follow us on our respective socials at: Instagram - paperback_perspectives X…
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About this show
The Bookies (Kailen, Ryne, and Annette) explore books from all fronts. From judging a book by its cover to dissecting the actual content, and everything in between, the Bookies are here to read in between the lines.
Hosted by
Kailen H., Ryne D., and Annette D.
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