Books in Translation: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 101
On this episode, we discuss books in translation, a prompt on the Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. From Iceland to Argentina with several stops in between, come travel the world with us from the comfort of home. Carrie's PickMiss Iceland by Auður Ava ÓlafsdóttirPairing: Icelandic rice puddingJacqueline's PickThe Beast Player by Nahoko UehashiPairing: Japanese Enoki and Shiitake Mushroom SoupMichael's PickThe Unworthy by Agustina BazterricaPairing: Churrasco Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
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Poetry and Novels in Verse: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 100
We're in a celebratory mood this April. Not only is it National Poetry Month, it's also our 100th episode! Whether you're a new or longtime listener, we appreciate you tuning in to our podcast.This episode, we discuss books of poetry and novels in verse, a prompt on the Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. Our picks include a book by a former Kentucky poet laureate, an updated translation of a classic epic poem, and a middle-grade novel in verse.Michael's PickLoad in Nine Times by Frank X WalkerPairing: Tanzania Peaberry Lyamungo, a medium roast coffee from Sunergos CoffeeCarrie's PickBeowulf: A New Translation, translated by Maria Dahvana HeadleyPairing: your favorite bro-ey beerJacqueline's PickAlone by Megan E. FreemanPairing: Crispy Sourdough Grilled Cheese
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Reading "Rednecks" by Taylor Brown: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 99
Join our discussion of Rednecks by Taylor Brown, winner of the 2025 Southern Book Prize! On this episode, Michael Cunningham, Carrie Green, and guest John David Hurley share their thoughts on this novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars of 1920-1921.Want to talk with other book lovers about the novel? Register for our in-person book club discussion of Rednecks, which will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm. If you're participating in Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo, you can earn another free square by reading the book and either listening to this episode or attending the book club.PairingsGarlicky White Soup Beans and Indian Creek Skillet Cornbread from Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks by Crystal Wilkinson Pepperoni Rolls from Victuals by Ronni Lundy Butterscotch Pie and Maypop Tea from Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food: Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens by Jim Casada and Tipper Pressley
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Rad Reads: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 98
This month we're getting nostalgic with books set in the 1990s, one of the prompts in the Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge. Teenagers all figure prominently in our picks: a YA mystery, a thriller that celebrates horror's babysitter trope, and a novel where two teens accidentally start a moral panic. Don't miss this episode—it's the bomb! Jacqueline's PickThe Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. CooneyPair with Homestyle Pot RoastMichael's PickMidnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth VeronaPair with Tipsy Chicken Pizza from Big City PizzaCarrie's PickNow is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin WilsonPair with your favorite Little Debbie snack cake
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Wintry Reads: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 97
Start the new year with the Winter-Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge! We hope our prompts will inspire you to read and have fun while doing it.Up first, we share wintry books perfect for reading by the fire. Our picks include an Irish Christmas story, a horror novel set in a Pennsylvania orphanage, and a YA fairy tale.Carrie's PickTime of the Child by Niall WilliamsPairings: Fish and Chips, classic Irish pub food. Or sip an Irish tea.Michael's PickBoys in the Valley by Philip FracassiPairing: Smoked Over-the-Top Chili, one of Michael's favorite wintertime dishes.Jacqueline's PickWintersong by S. Jae-JonesPairing: German Vanilla Crescent Cookies
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