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This Book That Book
by Katherine Kwong
A narrative interview podcast about formative books we read as kids. The stories we read then haven't changed much, but we sure have! Join our conversation with one person and one book. We hear what made the story so special in childhood and reflect on what's changed in adulthood.
Episodes
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Ep. 12 Dave Chaniott revisits Jurassic Park
Dinosars were Dave's first love. We can all remember having that first loving-fixation on something: trains, horses, dinosarus, collectible figurines. SPOILERS AHEAD Dave and I discuss the differences between the book and the movie as well key parts of the story that made an impact on him.We...
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Ep. 11 Bryant revisits Calvin and Hobbes
The Days are Just Packed by Bill Watterson, came out in 1993. For Bryant, he was collecting as many of these volumes containg the adventures of Calvin and Hobbes as he could. Visual mediums powerfully share big, sometimes uncomfortable, and often whimsical truths. Bryant was drawn to the iconic…
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Ep. 10 Rachel Winslow revisits Anne of the Island
Anne of Green Gables is headed off to higher education in the third book of the series Anne of the Island. Dr. Rachel Rains Winslow quickly identified with articulate ardent Anne, as well as L.M. Montgomery's powerful prose. In this conversation, Rachel and I talk about Anne's community, her...
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Ep. 9 Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz revisits Matilda
Ever since meeting Matilda at school through her own "Miss Honey", Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz has kept in constant kinship with Matilda Wormwood, the little, but strong heroine created by Roald Dahl. Join us for a rich conversation in the pages of Matilda discussing themes of chosen family, the…
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Ep. 8 Autumn Krause revisits Jane Eyre
Ever since it was read aloud to her, Autumn Krause has loved Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. It's a sweeping, sensory tale of a young woman finding home and herself. Join in as Autumn and I discuss the richness of the story, the courage it gives her as a writer, and what pursuing your dreams can...
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Bonus Episode, Interview with Co-Host of NYFGpod, Ariel Dyer
In Episode 7, guest Ariel Dyer and I talked a lot about her show "Not Your Final Girl" (NYFG), so here is our conversation in its own special episode! Hear more about Ariel's origin story with horror books and movies, what character I'd be in a horror movie and some episode she recommends! Ariel...
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Ep. 7 Ariel Dyer revisits The Fellowship of the Ring
When she read 'The Fellowship of the Ring' by J.R.R. Tolkien in third grade, Ariel knew it was special. When her middle school years conceded with the release of the film trilogy, the fandom only grew. If you're a fan or have ever loved a book series, this is a conversation for you.! We go from...
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Ep. 6 Melissa Lima revisits The House on Mango Street
Melissa Lima is a writer with a background in student life. Don't let that fool you though. 'The House on Mango Street' became a unique blueprint for Lima to understand her life, her story and eventually help others understand theirs. Our conversation has metaphors, a 'Little House on the…
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Ep.5 Lucy Bellwood revisits My Family and Other Animals
Portland-based Adventure Cartoonist Lucy Bellwood shares insight and anecdotes on how Gerald Durrell's book My Family and Other Animals planted the seeds of curiosity and wonder that she still carries with her today. Hear Lucy's thoughts on having a weird internet career, her early love of boats,...
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Ep. 4: Amanda Kogle revisits The Golden Compass
Design Historian Amanda Kogle shares childhood reflections on identifying with the heroine Lyra. Amanda also shares how the story helps her perspective on being an adult today. Drop us an email at thisbookthatbook.org Follow us on instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast
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Ep 3: Chris Paek revisits The Boxcar Children
Researcher, creative side-hustler, and Top 5 Co-host, Chris Paek discusses summer reading memories and lessons learned (or left behind) from the sibling mystery series The Boxcar Children by Gertrude C. Warner Read more about As I Am, the creative blog from PAAC Catch episodes of Top 5 here!
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Ep 2: Liz Lin revisits The Baby Sitters Club
Writer, non-profit runner, and professor Liz Lin discusses the insightful, and formative lessons found in popular American series The Baby Sitter's Club by Ann M. Martin. To learn more about PAAC and the non-profit go to: http://www.divergingmag.com/ To listen to Liz on her own podcast with…
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Ep 1: Billy Collins revisits Robinson Crusoe
Former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins shares the lessons and memories he has from Defoe's tale of survival Robinson Crusoe Poems recited or mentioned by Billy Collins: "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats "Only Child" by Billy Collins from The Rain In Portugal "Robinson Crusoe" by...
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Welcome to This Book That Book Season 1
Introduction, part IX. before Chapter 1, I'm children's book lover Katherine Kwong introducing this show that's been almost two years in the making. Hear by bookshelf confession, hope for the show, some thank you and what you can expect on Season 1 of This Book That Book!
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This Book That Book Season 1 Trailer
Welcome to This Book That Book! A new show interviewing people about formative books from their childhood. It's a conversation both rigorous and reflective as guests recount what made a book so special and why it continues to be a favorite now that they're "all grown up." Tune in for discussions…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A narrative interview podcast about formative books we read as kids. The stories we read then haven't changed much, but we sure have! Join our conversation with one person and one book. We hear what made the story so special in childhood and reflect on what's changed in adulthood.
HOSTED BY
Katherine Kwong
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A narrative interview podcast about formative books we read as kids. The stories we read then haven't changed much, but we sure have! Join our conversation with one person and one book. We hear what made the story so special in childhood and reflect on what's changed in adulthood.
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This Book That Book is created and hosted by Katherine Kwong.
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