Books Out of This World: Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy November 12, 2007 • 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. Out of This World: Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16159971/16211296" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Critics' Lists: Summer '07 Further Under the Radar: More Books Not to Miss August 13, 2007 • In May, Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl pored through her shelves and pulled down several books that she said are read by a few but deserve wider attention. Well, there are more where they came from. Pearl is back with another armload of what she calls "under-the-radar" books. Further Under the Radar: More Books Not to Miss Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12252029/12693252" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Critics' Lists: Summer '07 Great Opening Lines to Hook Young Readers June 25, 2007 • If you're interested in getting your child or teen to keep reading during a hot, long, lazy vacation, offer them these cool summer books. Librarian Nancy Pearl's picks all have great first lines, three-dimensional characters and strong finishes. Great Opening Lines to Hook Young Readers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11260800/11302486" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Under the Radar: Books Not to Miss May 8, 2007 • Plenty of books find a few devoted readers but leave the rest of us unaware that they were even there. Librarian Nancy Pearl reviews some of these "under the radar" books, including fiction, short stories and poetry. Under the Radar: Books Not to Miss Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9255546/10046997" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Books for Armchair Travel and Adventure February 12, 2007 • It's winter, which may make you feel like you want to go on a journey. Maybe you're actually planning one, or perhaps just wishing for an adventure. Librarian Nancy Pearl suggests a stack of travel books that will send you on journeys across distance and time. Books for Armchair Travel and Adventure Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7108840/7318984" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books These Books Have Gone to the Dogs November 6, 2006 • A book about a dog has been at or near the top of nonfiction best-seller lists for about a year now. Librarian Nancy Pearl suggests some other notable books featuring, but not necessarily written by, canines. These Books Have Gone to the Dogs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6431059/6431499" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Caution: These Books May Make You Skip Work July 11, 2006 • There are some books that are so good that you just can't get on with your life until you've turned the last page. Nancy Pearl offers books that make it tempting to call in sick just to be able to read to the end without stopping. Caution: These Books May Make You Skip Work Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5474426/5547969" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Librarian's Picks: Saving the Best for First March 31, 2006 • Sometimes authors' best works are their first. The tale of an imaginary universe where elevators are really important and the story of the first giraffe in Europe are among librarian Nancy Pearl's selections of must-read literary debuts. Librarian's Picks: Saving the Best for First Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5297601/5314154" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Librarian's Picks: Books for a Rainy Day January 19, 2006 • The wet spell in the Pacific Northwest is seen as an opportunity for Nancy Pearl, the Seattle librarian who regularly shares her recommended readings. She shares her list of books for a rainy day. Librarian's Picks: Books for a Rainy Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5162810/5162825" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Larger-Than-Life Memoirs August 1, 2005 • Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl recommends 10 personal tales that emphasize strong writing and stories that capture truths relevant to the wider world. Larger-Than-Life Memoirs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4749430/4777331" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Adventures to Read All Through the Summer July 25, 2005 • Little fingers get the chance to turn the pages of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. But librarian Nancy Pearl has options not-so-Harry for parents, kids, and fans of the series. Adventures to Read All Through the Summer Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4646599/4653003" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books Librarian's Picks: One-Word Wonders March 23, 2005 • History buffs are accustomed to their favorite books having a certain heft to them. But the trend of micro-histories, books that explore specific subjects in depth, is changing that. Librarian Nancy Pearl lists her favorites. Librarian's Picks: One-Word Wonders Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4556632/4556644" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Books Librarian's Picks: The Best in Spy Fiction February 2, 2005 • For a secretive industry, the business of espionage is one many readers feel they understand — especially if they happen to be fans of spy thrillers. Nancy Pearl, a Seattle librarian and author, offers a list of her favorites. Librarian's Picks: The Best in Spy Fiction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4474061/4475114" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Books Humor Books to Combat the SAD Season December 13, 2004 • Librarian Nancy Pearl gets a jump on the winter solstice and Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD), that period of the year when many readers fall into a rut of ill humor. She shares her picks for books that beat the winter-weather blues with NPR's Steve Inskeep. Humor Books to Combat the SAD Season Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4224217/4224851" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Books Famous First Words September 8, 2004 • You can't judge a book by its cover, but librarian Nancy Pearl thinks the first line can tell you a lot. Pearl shares some of her favorite literary opening lines with NPR's Steve Inskeep. Famous First Words Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3894040/3895393" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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