Nancy Pearl http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6395311&ft=1&f=6395311 Nancy Pearl is a commentator for Morning Edition. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:28:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Nancy Pearl http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6395311&ft=1&f=6395311 Librarian Nancy Pearl's Picks For The Omnivorous Reader The only thing that these books have in common is that NPR's go-to librarian likes them <em>a lot</em>. Nancy Pearl's self-described "higgledy-piggledy" list includes a book of cartoons, a Civil War history, a coming-of-age story, a spy novel and more. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/27/165482333/librarian-nancy-pearls-picks-for-the-omnivorous-reader?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/27/165482333/librarian-nancy-pearls-picks-for-the-omnivorous-reader?ft=1&f=6395311 The only thing that these books have in common is that NPR's go-to librarian likes them a lot. Nancy Pearl's self-described "higgledy-piggledy" list includes a book of cartoons, a Civil War history, a coming-of-age story, a spy novel and more.

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]]> Nancy Pearl Unearths Great Summer Reads For Nancy Pearl, beach reading doesn't mean light reading. NPR's go-to librarian has dug up a diverse mix of titles old and new — a selection of mystery, memoir and more — that will leave you with some substantial summer reading. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/152673616/nancy-pearl-unearths-great-summer-reads?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/21/152673616/nancy-pearl-unearths-great-summer-reads?ft=1&f=6395311 For Nancy Pearl, beach reading doesn't mean light reading. NPR's go-to librarian has dug up a diverse mix of titles old and new — a selection of mystery, memoir and more — that will leave you with some substantial summer reading.

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]]> 7 Books With Personality: Nancy Pearl's 2011 Picks NPR's go-to librarian would like you to meet some friends of hers — from six novels and one work of history. As you read, these artfully developed characters will become more and more real. Pearl says that when the stories ended, she was left longing for the people she'd met between the pages. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/13/143354443/7-books-with-personality-nancy-pearls-2011-picks?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2011/12/13/143354443/7-books-with-personality-nancy-pearls-2011-picks?ft=1&f=6395311 NPR's go-to librarian would like you to meet some friends of hers — from six novels and one work of history. As you read, these artfully developed characters will become more and more real. Pearl says that when the stories ended, she was left longing for the people she'd met between the pages.

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]]> Nancy Pearl Presents 10 Terrific Summer Reads The librarian extraordinaire sorts through the piles of books in her office and comes up with 10 captivating tales. With strong narrative voices and wonderfully drawn characters, these books will make you stop and savor the story. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/23/137084790/nancy-pearl-presents-10-terrific-summer-reads?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/23/137084790/nancy-pearl-presents-10-terrific-summer-reads?ft=1&f=6395311 The librarian extraordinaire sorts through the piles of books in her office and comes up with 10 captivating tales. With strong narrative voices and wonderfully drawn characters, these books will make you stop and savor the story.

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]]> Happy Holidays, Voyeurs: Nancy Pearl Picks Memoirs Librarian Nancy Pearl loves reading about other people's lives. And while an unappreciative therapist might call that a predilection toward snooping, it won't stop her from gravitating to the memoir section of the bookstore. Here, for your own vicarious pleasure, are some of her favorites. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2010/12/03/131392774/happy-holidays-voyeurs-nancy-pearl-picks-memoirs?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2010/12/03/131392774/happy-holidays-voyeurs-nancy-pearl-picks-memoirs?ft=1&f=6395311 Librarian Nancy Pearl loves reading about other people's lives. And while an unappreciative therapist might call that a predilection toward snooping, it won't stop her from gravitating to the memoir section of the bookstore. Here, for your own vicarious pleasure, are some of her favorites.

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]]> Book Your Trip: Nancy Pearl Picks Tales For Travel All aboard, armchair travelers! In <em>Book Lust to Go,</em> our go-to librarian shares her favorite accounts of intrepid exploration and fiction from faraway lands. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130191275&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130191275&ft=1&f=6395311 All aboard, armchair travelers! In Book Lust to Go, our go-to librarian shares her favorite accounts of intrepid exploration and fiction from faraway lands.

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]]> Librarian Nancy Pearl Picks 'Under The Radar' Reads As a librarian and a reader, Nancy Pearl scours the shelves in search of hidden treasures — titles you may have missed. Her findings include two chilling thrillers, one exquisite 1960s memoir, a lively biography of George Orwell, an example of historical fiction at its very best, and much more fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128823435&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128823435&ft=1&f=6395311 As a librarian and a reader, Nancy Pearl scours the shelves in search of hidden treasures — titles you may have missed. Her findings include two chilling thrillers, one exquisite 1960s memoir, a lively biography of George Orwell, an example of historical fiction at its very best, and much more fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

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]]> Character And Voice: Picks For National Poetry Month Librarian Nancy Pearl shares the work of a few of her best-loved poets. They include a former nun who wrote about Marilyn Monroe, a man who was left paralyzed after a bicycle accident, and writers who — despite the sometimes rigid requirements of their chosen form — find surprising, inventive ways to use words. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125997807&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125997807&ft=1&f=6395311 Librarian Nancy Pearl shares the work of a few of her best-loved poets. They include a former nun who wrote about Marilyn Monroe, a man who was left paralyzed after a bicycle accident, and writers who — despite the sometimes rigid requirements of their chosen form — find surprising, inventive ways to use words.

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]]> Librarian Nancy Pearl's 2009 Under-The-Radar Books The end of another year means another giant stack of books you missed during the past 12 months. Nancy Pearl, our favorite librarian, stops by to share recommendations that should keep old, young and 'tween readers content. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:53:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121243815&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121243815&ft=1&f=6395311 The end of another year means another giant stack of books you missed during the past 12 months. Nancy Pearl, our favorite librarian, stops by to share recommendations that should keep old, young and 'tween readers content.

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]]> Mysteries You Might Have Missed Along the Way Getting ready for one last trip to the beach? Have a long plane ride coming up? Or are you just ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111743357&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111743357&ft=1&f=6395311 Getting ready for one last trip to the beach? Have a long plane ride coming up? Or are you just ready to become engrossed in a good book? Try these mysteries you may have missed.

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]]> Librarian Nancy Pearl Picks Summer's Best Books Looking to cozy up with some good books? Librarian Nancy Pearl has some great suggestions. Her list includes a somber, genre-defying graphic novel about Doctors Without Borders volunteers, and a whimsical first novel about a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2009/06/19/105259115/librarian-nancy-pearl-picks-summers-best-books?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2009/06/19/105259115/librarian-nancy-pearl-picks-summers-best-books?ft=1&f=6395311 Looking to cozy up with some good books? Librarian Nancy Pearl has some great suggestions. Her list includes a somber, genre-defying graphic novel about Doctors Without Borders volunteers, and a whimsical first novel about a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan.

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]]> Librarian Nancy Pearl Dips Below The Reading Radar There are so many books published these days that it's often hard for readers to plow through everything that's available. That's when Nancy Pearl, librarian extraordinaire, swoops in for the rescue. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98097618&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98097618&ft=1&f=6395311 There are so many books published these days that it's often hard for readers to plow through everything that's available. That's when Nancy Pearl, librarian extraordinaire, swoops in for the rescue.

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]]> Carry-On Books To Take You Up, Up And Away Nancy Pearl confronts one of her worst nightmares — being stuck on a plane without a good book to read — by analyzing what makes a perfect tarmac book. Here are her nine picks for books to squeeze into your carry-on luggage. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91364064&ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91364064&ft=1&f=6395311 Nancy Pearl confronts one of her worst nightmares — being stuck on a plane without a good book to read — by analyzing what makes a perfect tarmac book. Here are her nine picks for books to squeeze into your carry-on luggage.

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]]> A New Batch of Under-the-Radar Books Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl returns with another set of titles you should be reading but haven't (yet). The latest batch features the story of three royal cousins, tales of wild animal adventures and a pun-filled picture book for younger readers. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2008/01/22/17958464/a-new-batch-of-under-the-radar-books?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2008/01/22/17958464/a-new-batch-of-under-the-radar-books?ft=1&f=6395311 Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl returns with another set of titles you should be reading but haven't (yet). The latest batch features the story of three royal cousins, tales of wild animal adventures and a pun-filled picture book for younger readers.

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]]> Out of This World: Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy Nancy Pearl had a hard time compiling a short list of her favorite science fiction and fantasy books. There are too many good ones, she says. But one title seemed a natural to the Seattle librarian: <em>Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians</em>. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2007/11/12/16159971/out-of-this-world-great-sci-fi-and-fantasy?ft=1&f=6395311 http://www.npr.org/2007/11/12/16159971/out-of-this-world-great-sci-fi-and-fantasy?ft=1&f=6395311 Nancy Pearl had a hard time compiling a short list of her favorite science fiction and fantasy books. There are too many good ones, she says. But one title seemed a natural to the Seattle librarian: Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians.

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