הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Louisa May Alcott (2024)

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An Old-Fashioned Girl, by Louisa May Alcott, chapter5 34:31

4d ago34:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. After Tom’s bicycle accident, the young people of the Shaw household are so good and kind to each other that Grandma becomes worried that something bad is going to happen. But, things never run in a smooth course, and this chapter is full of scrapes and mistakes an…

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Book Review: Lad: A Dog by Albert Payson Terhune 2:52

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Lad: A Dog by Albert Payson Terhune is a classic that captures the heart of any dog lover with its vivid language and realistic storytelling. Set in the peaceful countryside of Sunnybank, the book follows the adventures of Lad, a noble collie, whose loyalty, intelligence, and bravery are celebrated in a series of charming and heartfelt anecdotes. T…

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Reflection: We Become Like Our Idols 6:10

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"One of the most disturbing instances of idol worship in the Old Testament is when the Israelites were waiting at the foot of Mt. Sinai for Moses to come back down. They decided Moses wasn’t coming back, so they demanded that Aaron make them a god. And he did! 'And they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol and were rejoici…

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Interview: Bethlehem Books 1:02:57

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In this conversation, the Plumfield Moms and Bethlehem Books discuss the origins and mission of the publishing company, which focuses on providing quality children's literature rooted in a culture that values faith and education. They explore the community aspect of their work, the influence of Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy, and the jour…

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Reflection: I Make It My Ambition 5:50

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“So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him” (2. Cor. 5:9 ESV). What really got me thinking about how we use these words were the two translations that said, “We try our best.” Because what Paul says he is “trying his best” to do is to please Jesus. And the reason is that we are all going to appear before his judgment seat …

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An Old-Fashioned Girl, by Louisa May Alcott, chapters 3 and 4 1:00:51

9d ago1:00:51

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Polly is still visiting the Shaw family, and sometimes she feels homesick for her own family. You see, her own home is filled with love, and to her surprise, the Shaw home is not. Polly can’t understand why, but she sets to work to do the small and simple things th…

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Our Librarian Life: October 2024 1:06:48

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Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott Green Writer (Affiliate Link) Diane’s Short Story Assignment (Coming Soon) Share your library story Link for Mail Bag Biblioguides Semicolon Book Review Roundup Mighty Networks Shelf Notes Picture Book Preschool LibraryThing T…

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An Old-Fashioned Girl, by Louisa May Alcott, chapters 1 and 2 1:02:10

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Here is the first episode of Louisa May Alcott’s delightful book, An Old-Fashioned Girl. Here we meet Polly Milton as she leaves her home in the country to go visit Fanny Shaw, who lives in town and is already quite a young lady. Polly, who is nearly the same age a…

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Book Review: Angel On The Square 4:33

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Angel on the Square by Gloria Whelan transports readers to pre-revolutionary Russia through the eyes of a young aristocrat. We explore how this captivating historical novel brings the Russian Revolution to life, showing the fall of the Romanovs and the rise of the Soviet regime. With rich storytelling and thought-provoking themes, this book is a mu…

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Reflection: You Know Better 5:25

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"Knowledge makes for stability. Peter’s intention is to remind us of important points though we know and are established in the truth. That is, we are set fast, firmly fixed in the truth. Ignorant and unstable people will twist Scripture “to their own destruction.” We have been warned so we won’t be carried away with their errors and lose our own .…

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Our Reading Life: October 2024 1:03:23

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In this conversation, we discuss the value of picture books in both education and personal enjoyment. Sara Masarik delves into the works of Gloria Whelan, highlighting her contributions to historical fiction, specifically mentioning, The Hedge School, The Miracle of St. Nicholas, Small Acts of Amazing Courage, The Angel on the Square, and Homeless …

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Book Review: Under the Cover of Mercy 3:54

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Read the full review here: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/edith-cavell-under-the-cover-of-mercy/על ידי Plumfield Moms

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Reflection: I Thank You, Father 6:30

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"I believe that Jesus was teaching us that true thanksgiving is concurring with God’s right judgments. Whether circumstances look good to me or not, I want to be transformed by the renewal of my mind. "For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ' (I Cor. 2:16)."…

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Author Interview: Kevin T Ford Talks About His Book Lepunia 55:03

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In this engaging conversation, Sara, Diane, and Kevin T. Ford discuss the journey of becoming an author and the creative process behind his book 'Lepunia'. They explore themes of family, writing inspiration, and the importance of understanding the target audience for children's literature. Kevin shares insights into his writing style, future projec…

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Book Review: Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin 4:30

28d ago4:30

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Inspired by true events in World War II of the Warsaw librarians’ resistance, Madeline Martin’s 2023 historical fiction novel, The Keeper of Hidden Books is her strongest novel so far. As Poland tries to avoid succumbing to the invasion of Germany, young Poles are organizing themselves into various forms of resistance work. Zofia and her Jewish fri…

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Reflection: How Will You Compete with Horses? 6:50

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If Paul considered his affliction light and momentary, what are we called to think about ours? He didn’t have anything we can’t have. When he told the Ephesians to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might,” it wasn’t a suggestion. It was a command followed by instructions on how to do that. “Put on the whole armor of God,” and when y…

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Book Review: Who Walks the Attic 4:20

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The story: The Blair family has recently moved to the country from Detroit. Dad and Mom had to go back to the city for a few days so they left the four kids to take care of things at the new house. The oldest sister is college-age, so that’s okay. Their very first night alone in the house, the two boys hear a noise in the attic that needs to be inv…

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Reflection: Having Our Senses Trained 7:20

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“Nothing that exists by nature can form a habit contrary to its nature . . . Neither by nature, then, nor contrary to nature do the virtues arise in us; rather we are adapted by nature to receive them, and are made perfect by habit.”על ידי Plumfield Moms

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Our Reading Life: September 2024 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

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Tanya’s References The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan Henry Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan Henry Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner Sarah Kim’s References The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni Beneath the Magnificent Dome by Anna Iakovou Sara Masarik’s Ref…

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Book Review: Crosstalk by Connie Willis 3:39

1M ago3:39

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I have been on a Connie Willis kick lately. You may have read my review of To Say Nothing of the Dog – the hilarious comedy that reminds me of Jeeves and Wooster or The Importance of Being Earnest. Or, you may have heard me raving about Blackout and All Clear. At Christmas, I read and reviewed her collection of Christmas-themed short stories, A Lot…

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Reflection: Shade of His Hand 5:30

1M ago5:30

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The life of Joseph, in the Old Testament, is a vivid example of the shade of God’s hand. Joseph was a favored son of his father. He also had the gift of interpreting dreams. While it would have been prudent for him not to advertise his dreams in front of his brothers, he wasn’t responsible for the hatred that drove them to be willing to kill him. A…

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Book Review: One Thousand Tracings 3:15

2M ago3:15

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“The aftermath of World War II brought great suffering to people in Europe. Thousands of Americans responded, healing the wounds of war with kindness. My grandparents, Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom, headed one relief effort initiated by American ornithologists. This is their story. They enlisted the help of fellow scientists, and together they sent…

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Reflection: Perfectly Equipped 6:05

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"When I doubt my own abilities, God has me right where he wants me. My faith is not to be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. To those who are called, that power is the word of the cross. Thank God, if my faith is in his power, I don’t need to worry about my own lack of eloquence or qualifications. I am assured that it is Jesus Christ who…

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The Hardy Boys in The House on the Cliff, chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 47:11

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. When we last left Frank and Joe and their father, they had been tied up by the smugglers and were awaiting being forced into Li Chang’s boat, bound for China! Things look very grim for our heroes. How can they possibly escape and see the smugglers come to justice? …

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Book Review: A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. 5:13

2M ago5:13

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I usually steer clear of apocalyptic novels because they tend to be depressing, strange, and godless. So when my Tuesday Night Classics Club chose the science fiction novel, A Canticle for Leibowitz, I was hesitant. However, since it is highlighted in Joseph Pearce’s Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know, I decided to give it a chance. To my …

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Book Review: Dead-Eye Dan and the Cimarron Kid by Glenn McCarty 3:08

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Set in the exciting backdrop of the Old West, Dead-Eye Dan and the Cimarron Kid by Glenn McCarty opens with a man in pain who can’t remember who or where he is. At first, he wonders if he’s a lawman—but quickly concludes he must be a poor one, given his state. Then, fearing he might be an outlaw, he feels shame and wonders if outlaws feel shame, an…

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Our Librarian Life: September 2024 - Special Focus on Picture Book Preschool 41:44

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Join us as we talk about the newly revised and expanded Picture Book Preschool from Sherry Early! Show Notes: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/show-notes-our-library-life-september-2024/על ידי Plumfield Moms

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Reflection: Strip Off the Old Self 5:58

2M ago5:58

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It’s clear from this language, and my own experience, that my old self isn’t going to come off as easily as that itchy dress I was supposed to wear. I have to formally disown it and divest it of all authority. The t.v. show was called “Branded” because the soldier had been convicted of cowardice. That is what I have to do to the things that are ear…

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The Hardy Boys in The House on the Cliff, chapters 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 53:10

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Brave Frank and Joe Hardy start exploring the hidden cove under the cliff at Barmet Bay. Not only do they find a secret channel where boats can come in and out of the area unseen, but they find the smugglers’ lair, and a weak and frail prisoner who has been held ca…

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Author Interview: SD Smith 2021 Conversation in Potato Peel Pie Society Group 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

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This is another one from the archives. Have you ever heard our conversation with SD Smith in the Potato Peel Pie Book group? Check out our SD Smith page on our website: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/s-d-smith/על ידי Plumfield Moms

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Book Review: Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransom 9:07

2M ago9:07

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Swallows and Amazons, written by Arthur Ransome in 1930, is one of the most perfect children’s adventure novels I have ever read. My only regret is in taking so darn long to get to it. Despite being a reader and lover of English children’s literature, somehow I never knew about Swallows and Amazons until I started homeschooling. When I sampled it, …

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Book Review: Shipwrecked: The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy 4:35

2M ago4:35

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Shipwrecked cover What a coincidence that Shipwrecked was donated to my library just as Sara and I were putting the finishing touches on our Kensuke’s Kingdom book club packet, for which we are using this same cover! In the Author’s Note for Shipwrecked, Blumberg says she became fascinated with Manjiro while doing research for her book about Commod…

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Book Review: The Mysterious Voyage of Captain Kidd 3:50

2M ago3:50

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Captain Kidd was commissioned to capture pirates and, as Britain was perpetually at war with France, he was also authorized to capture French ships. This type of venture could be extremely profitable for everyone involved in the voyage, from the financial backers to individual sailors, as each of them would receive some percentage of the take. But …

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Reflection: Pitch a Tent in Hope 5:35

2M ago5:35

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"My meditation on Acts 22:26 is something like, My flesh shall pitch a tent in confident expectation. This is not a confident expectation that God will arrange things in my life for my comfort and convenience. This is an expectation that God, who cannot lie, will do what he has promised."על ידי Plumfield Moms

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Our Librarian Life: August 2024 55:25

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Join us for a rambunctious conversation about book clubs, summer projects, and fall programs in the libraries. Show Notes: https://plumfieldandpaideia.com/show-notes-our-librarian-life-aug-2024/על ידי Plumfield Moms

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The Hardy Boys in The House on the Cliff, chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 55:46

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. Where could Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe’s father, have gone? He was last seen in the vicinity of the deserted old Polucca place. So Frank and Joe and several of their chums decide to go explore the whole house, just in case he may be there. What a surprise they hav…

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Alcott as Ecofeminist 1:21:47

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Travel with us to a Cuban coffee plantation, where Alcott's short story Pauline's Passion and Punishment begins. Written in 1862, this short story predates Alcott's later, more successful fiction, but it contains all the traces of her plot devices and characterization that we love. This is a new episode format where we discuss a single short story …

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Book Review: Doomsday by Connie Willis 7:56

2M ago7:56

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Connie Willis is a master storyteller who loves old movies (and new movies) almost as much as she loves great literature. Consequently, her storytelling is richly visual, and when reading, it often feels like I am watching a movie in my mind. In 1992, she crafted a novel that was set in 2054 as well as during the Medieval Bubonic Plague. I read the…

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Reflection: They Set Up Their Own Signs for Signs 5:35

2M ago5:35

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"When God was leading his people through the wilderness and laying down his laws, he gave instructions for things that were to be set up for worshiping him and remembering his deeds. He gave detailed directions for setting up the tabernacle. Often, he commanded an altar or monument to be set up as a sign or memorial. God knows we need tangible remi…

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Book Review: Kensuke's Kingdom 2:50

2M ago2:50

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"In this story, there is an accident while Michael is sailing, but he is with his parents at the time. They are a small, happy family on a trip around the world in their yacht. It’s not an every-day situation, to be sure, but I found it refreshing that the parents aren’t the bad guys. It isn’t long before Michael discovers that he is not the only h…

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Author Interview: S. D. Smith Talks About New Book The Found Boys 1:17:04

2M ago1:17:04

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In this lively interview with S. D. Smith, we chat about his new book: The Found Boys. We also talk a little bit about his most recent release, the sequel to Jack Zulu, Jack Zulu And The Girl With The Golden Wings. As things so often do when we chat with Sam, we dug into some of the big cultural questions that we are all facing today. You can pre-o…

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Alcott in the Archives 1:11:08

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Max Chapnick read a line in Louisa May Alcott's journal that pointed to one of her stories, but it turned out to be a dead end. Then, he had an idea. He went back to the archives and searched for the title of the story. He turned up an unexpected result: a story written by E.A. Gould, with characteristics that linked it easily to Louisa May Alcott.…

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Book Review: The Found Boys by S. D. Smith 9:11

3M ago9:11

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The Found Boys by S. D. Smith is an exciting and interesting story about ordinary boys growing up in two churches on either side of the river in 1980s West Virginia. Scott and Tommy are white boys from Valley Baptist Church who like to jump off of swings, shoot hoops, run along the shoreline, and chase after adventure. Dooley is a black kid from Mt…

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Book Review: Jane of Lantern Hill 4:14

3M ago4:14

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"Despite some over-the-top incidents, such as Jane being instrumental in capturing an escaped circus lion, she is a loveable character. Montgomery gives her some unbelievable wisdom and talents for a girl her age, which isn’t unusual for Montgomery’s heroines. Bringing Jane’s parents together because of a life-threatening illness is an awfully tire…

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Reflection: You Feed Them 5:05

3M ago5:05

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John’s gospel says that Jesus asked Philip where they were going to get enough food for all the people and that, “He said this to test him for he himself knew what he would do” (John 6:6). In any case, the disciples went to find out exactly how much food was available - five loaves of bread and two fish. What in the world could anyone do with that?…

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The Hardy Boys in The House on the Cliff, chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Stories Come to Life. I am your host, Kathryn Lopez Luker. After rescuing the young man from the water after his almost fatal encounter in the bay, Frank and Joe Hardy are understandably concerned about him. Their father thinks the young man, who seems to be using an assumed name, may be in the secret service, trying to di…

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Author Interview: M. I. McAllister of The Mistmantle Chronicles 1:04:25

3M ago1:04:25

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This is a re-release of an old favorite: our interview with M. I. (Margi) McAllister of the Mistmantle Chronicles. It has been about two years since this interview aired. The original interview was broken into two episodes. Our new audio engineer (Sara's son Michael) took some time this summer to clean up the sound and trim the interview so that it…

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Louisa and Laurie 1:02:39

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When readers find out that Louisa May Alcott really lived in a family with four sisters, the next question is almost immediately: "Who was Laurie?" Lis Adams, Director of Education at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, spent years researching in the Alcotts' extensive papers at the Houghton Library at Harvard University, and she has edited a collec…

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Book Review: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin 5:06

3M ago5:06

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I was wrong. The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin is not cheesy. It is, in fact, quite lovely. I must have been in a mid-winter funk when I read it the first time. This time, I was quite taken with it. Now, that said, it is not as strong as The Librarian Spyor The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, or my real favorites, Blacko…

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Reflection: It's Black and White 4:30

3M ago4:30

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"Contrary to the shrill voices we hear from the world more loudly every day, John says, “I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth” (2:21). The definition of truth hasn’t changed. The Greek word for truth is aletheia. It is “the unveiled reality lying at the basis of and agree…

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