Literary Musings

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Listen to Liam's podcast about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Is the cat using the computer? Find out when you listen to Nichole discuss the graphic novel Katie the Catsitterby Colleen AF Venable (Author), Stephanie Yue (Illustrator).

Do you believe in squires, swords, and fighting? Then listen to Skylar's podcast about Squire, a graphic novel written by Nadia Shammas (Author) and Sara Alfageeh (Author, Illustrator).

A podcast about a podcast? Confused? Well listen to Nylah's opinion on the novel called Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone.

Have you ever felt like a little Hobbit that wants everything to be perfect? Well, even if you haven't, you should listen to Bobbin Junior's podcast about, you guessed it...The Hobbit by J.R. Tolkien.

In his podcast, Bartholomew asks, "Have you ever had a nightmare, a sleepless night?" He proclaims the book called Asylum by Madeleine Roux will "shake you to the core."

Calling all cat fans! Listen to Jackie discuss Warriors: Bluestar's Prophecy by Erin Hunter.

Looking for a exploring adventure book? Listen to Meadow discuss Gary Paulsen's "wonderful, magical" book called The River.

Are you a historical fiction fan, specifically a WW2 fan? Then you won't want to miss Harrison discussing Allies by Alan Gratz.

Love, set, match. Listen to Shyla talk about Vanishing Act by John Feinstein, a tennis mystery set at the U.S. Open.

Calling all Alan Gratz fans! Want to hear about a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat? Listen in as Grace discusses the novel Code of Honor, which, in Grace's words is "filled with daunting challenges, exciting action, and heartbreak."

Miles declares the book Coraline by Neil Gaiman to be the "best book he's ever read!" Check out his podcast and decide for yourself.

Warning! This podcast isn't for the faint of heart. Max tells us the gory facts about hookworms from what he learned from the book American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South by Gail Jarrow.

Eric discuss the obstacles faced by the main character in a novel called Triple Threat by Mike Lupica.

Listen to Myles discuss his thoughts on the graphic novel Heartbreaker by author and illustrator Alice Oseman. This is the first book in the series.

Listen to Hunter give his perspective on J.R. Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit.

Calling all gamers out there! Sophia kindly asks that you lock in as she discusses Trapped in a Video Game by Dustin Brady.

Do you believe that witches exist, maybe magic or spells? Listen to Katherine's booktalk about These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling.

Have a hankering for a thriller-mystery? Listen to Derrick discuss Peg Kehret's Thrill-ogy.

Calling all football fans! You'll enjoy listening to Aaron's podcast about Lone Stars, a book by Mike Lupica.

Listen to Ford's enthusiasm for a horror book called Finders Keepers by Jeff Strand.

Ready to be scared? The intro music to this podcast is enough to send shivers up your spine. Listen to AC discuss Nightmares in the Backyard by Jeff Strand.

Fancy yourself a bit of a mystery with an evil twist? Then listen to Asher's thoughts on Evil Spy School by Stuart Gibbs!

Enjoy this enthusiastic podcast from Elliott about Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz.

In his podcast, Zachary talks about Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki. The novel is historical fiction, set in the time period after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. A touching and heartwarming story by a second generation atomic bomb survivor.

Are you a fan of plot twists? In his podcast, Owan describes not one, not two, but three plot twists in a book called Evil Spy School Goes South by Stuart Gibbs. Enjoy!

Like horrors, mysteries, or thrillers? Check out Nico's podcast about The Undrowned to learn more.

You can hear the excitement in Natalia's voice as she offers her perspective on the book Refugee by Alan Gratz.

"Homework, optional. Gaming is life." If you can relate to this quote from the book Slacker by Gordon Korman, then you'll enjoy Knox's podcast.

Pizza lovers, unite! Spend a couple minutes listening to Henry's review of Five Nights at Freddy's: Lally's Game by Scott Cawthon, Kelly Parra, and Andrea Rains Waggener.

Tune into Elle's story for an inspiring tale of hard work, perseverance, and the pursuit of greatness, both on and off the mat.

Brace yourself for a spine-tingling adventure as you hear about Ava's water slide experience that turned from thrilling to downright terrifying. Will she make it to the bottom unscathed? Listen if you dare!

With captivating dramatic flair, Josephine recounts the gripping tale of two campmates who went missing during a hike.

In this story, Arnett shares how hard work and perseverance turned his hoop dreams into reality.

In her story "Just Looking," Catie shares the memorable day she and her mother visited an animal shelter. Did they leave with a new furry friend or stick to their plan? Listen to find out!

Connor shares the excitement of two big wins in one week. Are they about sports, or is there something more to the story? Listen to find out!

Get ready for a whopper of a tale—quite the fish tale, in fact! Listen as Johnny’s quick thinking and sharp reactions reel in an unforgettable victory.

Viviana vividly recounts the beauty and challenges of exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes in her cleverly titled story, "Human vs. Nature."

Hear about the trials and tribulations of Emerson's riding journey as she ventures from her old stable to a new one.

Can Gates channel his inner Heracles to win the competition? Listen to find out.

Learn about Give Kids the World in Carter's sweet story about his brother's wish trip.

Barbie dolls tied to trees sounds like the making of a horror story, but it's not. Find out why by listening to Drake's podcast.

Sit back, close your eyes, and let Zoe's storytelling transport you to the breathtaking beauty of Bryce Canyon.

Ready for a harrowing, hair-raising experience? Listen to Olivia's tale on a roller coaster.

Water slides, coconuts, and a starfish. Transport your senses to the tropics by listening to Nino's experiences in the Bahamas.

Skyler talks about an ice cream cake, a go kart, and why having a summer birthday is so great.

Paulina isn't phased by a bucking pony. Listen to how her hard work pays off.

Have you ever been on vacation with your arm in a cast? Listen to how Mason makes the best of it on a trip to the Bahamas.

Squishmallows? Swimming? Find out how both are a part of Ameerah's perfect birthday and the valuable life lesson she learns from her experience.

Vivienne recalls the creative ways she celebrated her 7th birthday during the pandemic.