# reader advisory (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reader advisory. Page: Feed: --- ## [321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/08/19/321-intellectual-freedom-manual-with-erin-jones/) _2026-08-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Erin Jones, editor of the new 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, about her winding path from theater studies into librarianship, how she reshaped this edition to be more accessible by writing in plain language, adding personal stories, and diversifying contributor voices, … Continue reading 321:… [Listen](http://ia601002.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-321/CI321.mp3) ## [Episode 295 – Bridge to Terabithia](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-295-bridge-to-terabithia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-295-bridge-to-terabithia) _2026-08-10 · The Worst Bestsellers_ The Venn diagram between Flashback Summer and Sad Girl Summer is overlapping! We read Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson . For our discussion we were joined by a very cool sad girl, Theresa Okokon ( @Ohh.Jeezzz ), the author of Who I Always Was and cohost of Stories from the Stage . By the way, if you haven’t gotten around to reading this one before–it is actually good and we are actually… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/295BridgeToTerabithia.mp3) ## [320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/30/320-incarnate-by-alma-katsu-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Alma Katsu, author of the new book Incarnate, about her CIA background into early social media research, AI’s threat to creativity and authenticity, the story’s parallels with Picture of Dorian Gray, and the diversity of voices in the current golden age of the horror genre. Then over on the Circ Desk, NoveList … Continue reading 320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia600807.us.archive.org/20/items/ci-320/CI320.mp3) ## [Rest in Peace, Marlie J Dogg: 2018-2026](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/rest-in-peace-marlie-j-dogg-2018) _2026-07-29 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ A memorial note for our beloved Supervisor ## [Story Club: Egg](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/story-club-egg) _2026-07-27 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ Presented at Story Club Cleveland in April 2026 ## [Episode 294 – Kristy’s Great Idea (Baby-Sitters Club #1)](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-294-kristys-great-idea-baby-sitters-club-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-294-kristys-great-idea-baby-sitters-club-1) _2026-07-27 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Can you believe that in all our years of podcasting, we’ve never done the very first Baby-Sitters Club book? Well, now we’re flashing all the way back to 1986, when Kristy Thomas first got the gang together. We were joined by Jess & Rach of Book Trivia Podcast to discuss Kristy’s Great Idea (Baby-Sitters Club #1) by Ann M. Martin . Listen to this episode on your next endless drive through… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/294KristysGreatIdea.mp3) ## [319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/22/319-unreliable-narrator-by-araminta-hall-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-22 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Araminta Hall, author of Unreliable Narrator, about the literary concept of an “unreliable narrator,” what it means for writers to be “burglars of life,” how teaching writing changes her own writing, what it was like to have a previous novel adapted by Apple TV, and who gets to tell your story. Then … Continue reading 319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia801901.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-319/CI319.mp3) ## [318: Summer of Love by Kerri Maher – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/14/318-summer-of-love-by-kerri-maher-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-14 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Kerri Maher, author of Summer of Love, about why this novel is her most personal, intergenerational trauma, researching California’s wine history, her writing process, and her friendship / collaboration with her audiobook narrator. Then NoveList librarians Monica and Dawn suggest readalikes for Summer of Love from The Circ Desk! Read the transcript! … Continue reading 318: Summer… [Listen](http://ia600508.us.archive.org/15/items/ci-318/CI318.mp3) ## [Episode 293 – Changes for Kirsten](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-293-changes-for-kirsten/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-293-changes-for-kirsten) _2026-07-13 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Are you melting in the summer heat wave? Well, why don’t you join us for a Flashback Summer trip back to the winter of 1864? Bundle up in your best furs, because we read Changes for Kirsten by Janet Beeler Shaw . We were joined by Mary Mahoney ( @MimiMahoney ), co-author of Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl , former co-host of the Dolls of our Lives podcast , and current host of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/293ChangesForKirstenmp3.mp3) ## [317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/08/317-the-man-by-laura-sims-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-08 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Laura Sims, author of The Man, about her path from poet to librarian to novelist, using the real-life photographer Vivian Maier as inspiration, themes of fear and artistic rebellion, and a teaser about her next interstellar book! Then NoveList librarians Jamie and Suzanne suggest readalikes for The Man at The Circ Desk! … Continue reading 317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer… [Listen](http://ia903106.us.archive.org/16/items/ci-317/CI317.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QzutiwNxvOuj) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Beginnings, endings, and sweet impossibilities](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/beginnings-endings-and-sweet-impossibilities) _2026-07-04 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ A bookstore's birthday in Cleveland, and a child's birthday on a mountain in Maine ## [316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/30/316-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-by-zach-weinersmith-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Zach Weinersmith, creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of the new book, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home, about how his background shapes his work, the difficulties of crafting an Edwardian farce for eight year olds, how his daughter’s input affected the book, and how … Continue reading 316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by… [Listen](http://ia600503.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-316/CI316.mp3) ## [Episode 292 – The Celery Stalks at Midnight](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-292-the-celery-stalks-at-midnight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-292-the-celery-stalks-at-midnight) _2026-06-29 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Flashback Summer is getting mildly spooky! We read The Celery Stalks at Midnigh t by James Howe with Sara Farizan , author of several books of varying spookiness levels including the upcoming The Last Resort: Ghost Light . While listening to your episode, please keep an eye on your pets to make sure they don’t get into any chocolate! Readers advisory: Here . Footnotes: Episode #126 – Bunnicula… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/292TheCeleryStalks.mp3) ## [315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/24/315-three-hitmen-and-a-baby-by-rob-hart-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-24 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Rob Hart, author of the new book, Three Hitmen and a Baby, the third book in the Assassins Anonymous series, about how the skills of an assassin do not translate to the skills of a parent, the emotional depth the book explores, fight choreography, found family, and how Rob upended his plans … Continue reading 315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular… [Listen](http://dn721803.ca.archive.org/0/items/ci-315/CI315.mp3) ## [314: Social Animals by Camille Perri – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/18/314-social-animals-by-camille-perri-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Camille Perri, author of the new book, Social Animals, about reluctant dog parents, why librarians should star in a reality show, the loneliness epidemic, and how she balances humor, relationship-building, and mystery to craft her new novel. Plus, over at the Circ Desk, NoveList librarians Sydney and Caleigh provide some great readalikes … Continue reading 314: Social Animals by… [Listen](http://ia601903.us.archive.org/0/items/ci-314/CI314.mp3) ## [Episode 291 – Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern)](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-291-dragonflight-dragonriders-of-pern/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-291-dragonflight-dragonriders-of-pern) _2026-06-15 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Flashback Summer continues as we journey 400 Turns into the past with Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey . Paul from the That Aged Well podcast joined us to discuss the oft-requested Dragonriders of Pern series. Listen to this episode while you weave a beautiful tapestry of flamethrowers. Readers advisory: Here . Footnotes: Mahna Mahna Coming up next: The Celery Stalks at Midnigh t by James Howe. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/291Dragonflight.mp3) ## [313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/10/313-feast-by-catherine-kurtz-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-10 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Catherine Kurtz, author of the new book Feast, about how her painting and food writing skills contributed to her first novel, why food is the perfect vehicle to connect readers, the feeling of hope at the heart of the book, and a few anachronisms she could not help but include in the … Continue reading 313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026 [Listen](http://ia802802.us.archive.org/19/items/ci-313/CI313.mp3) ## [312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe by Hayley DeRoche – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/02/312-dress-your-baby-in-sage-and-taupe-by-hayley-deroche-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-02 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Kicking off the 2026 Circulating Ideas Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with humorist and librarian Hayley DeRoche, author of the new book, Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe: a Handbook for the Sad Beige Parent, about the “sad beige” parenting aesthetic, how a Werner Herzog joke went viral, the deeper cultural critique of consumerism … Continue reading 312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe… [Listen](http://ia601900.us.archive.org/5/items/ci-312/CI312.mp3) ## [Episode 290 – Artemis Fowl](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-290-artemis-fowl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-290-artemis-fowl) _2026-06-01 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Flashback Summer is kicking off with a Code Green: LEPrecon alert! We read Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer with our returning guest Mackenzi Lee , author of of many books including Teela: Daughter of Eternos . If this book is Die Hard with fairies, then this episode is technically a Christmas special. Readers advisory: Here . Footnotes: Artemis Fowl on Wikipedia Coming up next: Dragonflight by Anne… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/290ArtemisFowl.mp3) ## [Episode 289 – Adult Braces](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-289-adult-braces/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-289-adult-braces) _2026-05-18 · The Worst Bestsellers_ The whole internet has been talking about Adult Braces by Lindy West , so we decided to join the conversation. And who better to join us than Friend of the Show Margaret H. Willison ( @MrsFridayNext )? You can find Margaret at Culture Study and you can find us in Key West, petting Ernest Hemingway’s polydactyl cats. Listen now to find out our legally binding ruling on whether or not Lindy West… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/289AdultBraces.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/85A81Pz1wE6C) _2026-05-18 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Episode 288 – Shadows of the Empire](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-288-shadows-of-the-empire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-288-shadows-of-the-empire) _2026-05-04 · The Worst Bestsellers_ May the 4th be with you! (If you’re listening to this on the day it comes out! If not: may the Force be with you.) In honor of this faux Star Wars holiday, we read Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry . We were joined by writer and Star Wars enthusiast Nanci Schwartz to discuss this story that’s more than a video game and less than a movie. Many Bothans died to bring you this episode. Readers… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/288ShadowsoftheEmpire.mp3) ## [Episode 287 – The Vampire Lestat](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-287-the-vampire-lestat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-287-the-vampire-lestat) _2026-04-20 · The Worst Bestsellers_ We’re crawling out of our coffins and we’re doing just fine. We were joined by Rebecca Mahoney , author of Thrall , to discuss The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice . Please do not play this episode in the presence of Akasha, Queen of the Damned–the audio waves will only agitate her. Readers advisory: Here . Footnotes: Thrall Book Launch event at Porter Square Books on April 24th Episode 125 – Interview… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/287VampireLestat.mp3) ## [Episode 286 – Remain](https://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers/episode-286-remain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-286-remain) _2026-04-06 · The Worst Bestsellers_ Two of the greatest minds of our generation, Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan, have joined forces to give the world this extremely mid book: Remain. Fortunately, we were joined by the delightful Annie Cardi , author of Winter White , for a walk to remember through Cape Cod, led by a beautiful ghost whose purpose on earth is to teach an entitled man how to do basic chores. Listen to this… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/the_worst_bestsellers/frowl.org/worstbestsellers/wp-content/uploads/audio/286Remain.mp3) ## [Bread and Roses](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/bread-and-roses) _2026-02-10 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ Reading will always be political. ## [Dry](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/dry) _2026-01-21 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ Performed at Story Club Cleveland, January 2026: Dry. ## [Books for Monsters](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/books-for-monsters) _2026-01-14 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ Sometimes they look almost human. Performed at Story Club Cleveland, November 2025: Noir ## [Dear Lenny](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/dear-lenny) _2025-12-19 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ A breakup, for now ## [Lost and Found in Cleveland](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/lost-and-found-in-cleveland) _2025-12-15 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ I demand an apology. ## [A Long, Personal and Slightly Profane Letter](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/a-long-personal-and-slightly-profane) _2025-12-02 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ Your friendly Bookseller’s heart, poured out on the page for you. ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7Tv9fguy9u4r) _2025-12-02 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Hope is a discipline](https://readingroomcle.substack.com/p/hope-is-a-discipline) _2025-11-27 · Quinn · Reader Advisory_ We practice every day.