Read. Return. Repeat.
Read. Return. Repeat.
Wichita Public Library
Read. Return. Repeat. is a podcast produced by the staff of the Wichita Public Library. We visit with authors and other guests on a (mostly) monthly basis. Join us to learn what's happening in the world of books and at the Library.
Comic Books: Not Just for Kids!
In this episode, podcast hosts Daniel Pewewardy and Jenny Durham are joined by their colleague and special guest host Ian Bailey to talk about comic books, the history of the format and why they aren't just for kids.Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s6e3.aspx
Jul 11
1 hr 10 min
The Book Was Better... Or Was It? feat. Fletcher Powell
In this episode, podcast hosts Daniel Pewewardy and Jenny Durham interview KMUW film critic Fletcher Powell to discuss the age-old question: which is better, the book or the movie? Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s6e2.aspx
May 15
1 hr 17 min
Ask Us Anything, We're Librarians
In this episode, podcast host Daniel Pewewardy is joined by new co-host Jenny Durham to kick off the season 6 of the podcast. They talk a little about the history of public libraries, how they became librarians and answer audience questions about the work they do behind the scenes. Episode Transcript and Show Notes with Corrections: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s6e1.aspx
Mar 20
1 hr 2 min
Our Favorite Stephen feat. Stephen Graham Jones
Daniel chats with horror author Stephen Graham Jones where they talk about his most recent novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter; comic book allegories; and how to explore taboos and superstitions by writing scary stories.Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s5e5.aspx
Oct 17, 2025
41 min
Take a look, a picture book! feat. Sarah Jane Crespo
Daniel interviews local author Sarah Jane Crespo about her new children’s picture book The Sloth Moth.Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s5e4.aspx
Sep 12, 2025
44 min
This is Fake News feat. Christine Wenc
Daniel is joined by his colleague and fellow librarian Jenny Durham to interview author and public historian Christine Wenc about her new book Funny Because It’s True: How the Onion Created Modern American News Satire.Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s5e3.aspx
Jul 18, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Questions and Antlers feat. Laurie Dove
Daniel interviews local author Laurie Dove to talk about her bestselling new crime novel Mask of the Deer Woman. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s5e2.aspx
Apr 25, 2025
44 min
Celebrating 5 Years of Read Return Repeat
Host Daniel kicks off season 5 with a retrospective looking at the past five years of Read Return Repeat and some new changes coming. Joining him are past podcast hosts Sara McNeil and Sara Dixon, who talk about their time on the podcast, their favorite guests, how the show has changed and what (and who) they would like to see on the podcast in the future. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s5e1.aspx
Mar 14, 2025
46 min
Reading & Rhinos feat. Jillian Forsberg
Sara and Daniel interview local author Jillian Forsberg to talk about her new historical novel The Rhino Keeper. Jillian shares what inspired her to write a book based on the most famous rhino in modern history, but also why she believes every story, even unpleasant ones, should continue to be told, as we explore ReadICT Category 7: A Book Someone Told You Not to Read. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s4e8.aspx New to #ReadICT? Join the challenge! For more information visit wichitalibrary.org/readict.
Dec 20, 2024
54 min
Read between the Lions feat. Talia Kolluri
Sara and Daniel interview author Talia Lakshmi Kolluri to talk about her debut short story collection What We Fed to the Manticore. Talia shares what inspired her to write stories from various animal perspectives, geeks out about research (especially animal research!) and the fascinating world of animal friendships – both with humans and other species - as we focus on ReadICT category 9, a book featuring an animal sidekick. Episode Transcript and Show Notes: http://wichitalibrary.org/BooksMore/Podcast/Pages/rrr_s4e7.aspx New to #ReadICT? Join the challenge! For more information visit wichitalibrary.org/readict.
Sep 6, 2024
1 hr 6 min
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