Book Fare: Book Club Fun, Wholesome Recommendations, Deep Discussions

Join us as Fitness Guru Jess Parimore leads us into the wonderful discussion of Personal Development books. Wether this is your favorite, or you've never read a "self-help" book, this conversation will leave you wanting more. Wherever you want to grow today there is a book for that! Books mentioned in this episode: Where the Crawdads Sing by D Owens Atomic Habits by J Clear Find Your...

Ever heard of a #read-a-like ? Or a #bookflight ? In today's episode, we take high quality books that have been popular in our community and give delightful and serious recommendations based on those-and we have so much fun doing it! #bookparty !! Join us! Books Mentioned in this Episode: Dracula by Bram Stoker A Tale of Two Cities by C Dickens Book Fair Book One: Destiny of the Republic by C...

Whatever you want to call it -beach reads, bubble bath books, commercial fiction, light books, women's fiction - there's always a place for the fluffier side of reading. Today we discuss some of our favorites and answer the questions: How do I find light books that are still interesting? How do I know what light books to take a chance on? What genres can I explore? How do I preview content...

Today for #poetrymonth we talk about all things poetry. Do we like it? Is it valuable? Fun? Important? And if we want more in our lives, how do we do it? Books and links mentioned in this episode: This Day: Collected & New Sabbath Poems by Wendell Berry Poems to Learn by Heart compiled by Caroline Kennedy Poetry for Young People Series What Kind of Woman: Poems by Kate Baer 101 Great American...

Join us as we discuss our second book club pick - "Girl Waits With Gun" by Amy Stewart. This historical fiction mystery/adventure is full of all sorts of nuanced characters, historical context and interesting themes. Listen in and then pop over to the facebook group to share your thoughts! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/345153513747272) Leave us a 5 Star Review in iTunes and we just mi...

It's #ScienceFiction !! What is it? Do we like it? Where do we start with it? How can we find out? Join us as we chat about this AND give some great recommendations! Books mentioned in this episode: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’engle The War of the Worlds by HG Wells The Time Machine by HG Wells The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by RL Stevenson Frankenstein by M Shelley Dune by F H...

Today we are joined by documentary filmmaker and superhero expert Brett Culp to discuss The Hero's Journey. Brett invites us to understand this storytelling phenomenon, see it in the world around us, and enrich our experiences in the stories we read and the stories we live. Brett’s Documentary Films: Legends of the Knight Look to the Sky A Voice that Carries (Find them at www.risinghero.org) B...

Join us as we share feedback and ideas from our online community as well as a fun conversation about what we're reading right now!  Authors Mentioned in this Episode: David McCullough Stephen Ambrose Rick Bragg Joseph Loconte Allen Eckert Will Durant Roald Dahl Plutarch Books Mentioned in this Episode: Reading Journal: For Book Lovers by Potter Gifts Devil in the White City by E Larsen Hamilto...

It's spring! Does your reading change in the spring? What are you in the mood for this spring? Join us as we chat about the change of seasons and what we'll be up to (reading-wise) in the following weeks. You'll find touching stories, funny mysteries, and empowering parenting reads. Authors Mentioned in this Episode: Nicolas Sparks, Janet Evanovich Books Mentioned in this Episode: Poss...

Want to connect with your middle schooler? Join us as we discuss reading in the tumultuous years of middle school. We share books we loved then, how we parent through it, strategies for continuing to encourage reading, and tons of great recs! Jump into the conversation! Authors discussed: Jules Verne Michael Crichton Tom Clancy Sir Walter Scott Louisa May Alcott Books Discussed: The Outsiders by S...

Our first Book Fare Book Club! Join us as we discuss our first group read, "Destiny of the Republic: Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President" by Candice Millard.  Join us in shock over old medical proceedure, a quest for an x-ray machine, and imagining a world where we didn't loose Garfield. Books mentioned in this episode: Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness...

Do you track your reading? Why would you want to track your reading? In this episode we talk, and laugh, about the ways to track reading, or journal, or create a TBR.  If you are looking for a gateway into the reading world this is it! From sweet poignant stories to deep messages we map it for your tracking. Books and lists mentioned in this episode: Reading Journal: For Book Lovers by Potter Gift...

Want more from Liza Thurmond? We get together one more time to talk Historical Fiction. What is it, really, and why do we like it so much? What makes good Historical Fiction stories and what are no-goes? We also share our very favorite picks in this genre. Books mentioned in this episode: Girl Waits With Gun by A Stewart The Physician by N Gordon The Midwife of Venice by R Rich Daughter of Time by...

How do you help your child find the next right book and fall in love with reading? In this episode, we discuss how and why we help our kids with books, and share curated resources to keep their brains fueled and entertained. Books mentioned in this episode: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by M Twain Honey for a Child’s Heart by G Hunt The Clementine Series by S Pennypacker The Little House Series by...

Today we are joined by our first guest - the fabulous history teacher Liza Thurmond! We chat about the best history books and authors out there as well as how to discern what a quality historical narrative might look like. Whether you're a history buff homeschooling your kids, or you don't think history is for you, we think you'll find a read you're excited about. Books mentioned i...

In this episode, we highlight feedback from our Book Fare community and share what we're currently reading. Books mentioned in this episode: The Chronicles of Narnia and The Great Divorce by CS Lewis Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery Speaker for the Dead by OS Card The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by A Fadiman Braiding Sweetgrass by RW Kimmerer Little Dorrit by C Dickens The Nighti...

If you want to get a love story in your hands in time for Valentine’s Day, this is your episode! We discuss what makes a good love story, why we’re drawn to love stories, and our top three picks from classics to new releases. Books mentioned in this episode: - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by T Kawaguchi - Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery - Pride and Prejudice by J Austen - Persuasion by J Aust...

How do you get out of a reading slump and get that intellectual excitement back? In this episode we find strategies and mindsets for getting back into reading when it's been awhile since you've been lost in a thoughtful story, and maybe find ways to keep it going too... Authors mentioned in this episode: PG Wodehouse, Dorothy Sayers, F Dostoevsky Books mentioned: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand...

Happy New Year! In this episode we discuss reading goals for 2022. Coming up with goals is popular conversation this time of year so lets bring goals to our literary world. Should you have reading goals? What kind of goal works for you? And how can our community help you reach your goal? Listen as we share our new reading goals along with several tips and tricks to set your own. Books mentioned in...

Welcome to Book Fare! This fabulous first episode will tell you what this podcast is all about. Meet Tricia, Amanda, and Elizabeth as they describe the Book Fare community and discuss their favorite “heart books.” We want to be your trusted source for great books- from light to heavy and meaningful, genre reading to great classics. Whether you're a serious reader or new to the literary world,...