In Episode 7, guest Ariel Dyer and I talked a lot about her show "Not Your Final Girl" (NYFG), so here is our conversation in its own special episode! Hear more about Ariel's origin story with horror books and movies, what character I'd be in a horror movie and some episode she recommends! Ariel recommends: January 18, Shrinking 2020 w/ Dr. Haaken February 15, Gore, Glitz, & T**ts: House and Ghost Story w/ Mary-Madison Baldo For more scary stories you can read: The October Game - Ray Bradbury (Katherine's favorite) The Emissary - Ray Bradbury (Ariel's favorite) Find episodes of both Not Your Final Girl and This Book That Book wherever you get your podcasts! @nyfgpod on instagram and @NYFGpod on twitter @thisbookthatbookpodcast on instagram this episode was updated 5.30.21 to fix an audio error

When she read 'The Fellowship of the Ring' by J.R.R. Tolkien in third grade, Ariel knew it was special. When her middle school years conceded with the release of the film trilogy, the fandom only grew. If you're a fan or have ever loved a book series, this is a conversation for you.! We go from early fandom (shoutout to cosplay) to Ariel's reflections on the book's themes now as she quests into working life amidst the occasional adventure outdoors. Also a podcaster herself, you can check out "Not Your Final Girl on instagram @nyfgpod and listen on anchor or wherever you get your podcasts! Catch the bonus episode in our feed for an extra interview about Ariel's show. Follow us on instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast to know when season 2 drops! Special thanks to Kathy, Tony, Frank, Becca, Imran, my entire Stonybrook Audio Podcast Fellow Cohort of 2019, and all my season 1 guests: I could not have made this show without all of you! To any any friends and fam' you know who you are, thanks for listening!

Melissa Lima is a writer with a background in student life. Don't let that fool you though. 'The House on Mango Street' became a unique blueprint for Lima to understand her life, her story and eventually help others understand theirs. Our conversation has metaphors, a 'Little House on the Prairie' reference and a PSA for public libraries! Listen along and discover fresh insights on a book you may have read in middle school! As a bonus, here is the Spotify playlist which accompanies the episode. Follow Lima's work on instagram @melissaslima Follow the show @thisbookthatbookpodcat

Portland-based Adventure Cartoonist Lucy Bellwood shares insight and anecdotes on how Gerald Durrell's book My Family and Other Animals planted the seeds of curiosity and wonder that she still carries with her today. Hear Lucy's thoughts on having a weird internet career, her early love of boats, and reflections on caring for the world! More about Lucy Bellwood: twitter @lubellwoo instagram @lubellwoo Patreon Mentions and References: 100 Demon Dialogues by Lucy Bellwood From Rim to River by Lucy Bellwood Deviced! Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World by Doreen Dodgen-Macgee "Part I - What is a Weird Internet Career?" by Gretchen McCulloch More about This Book That Book instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast #thisbookthatbookpodacst email: [email protected]

Design Historian Amanda Kogle shares childhood reflections on identifying with the heroine Lyra. Amanda also shares how the story helps her perspective on being an adult today. Drop us an email at thisbookthatbook.org Follow us on instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast

Researcher, creative side-hustler, and Top 5 Co-host, Chris Paek discusses summer reading memories and lessons learned (or left behind) from the sibling mystery series The Boxcar Children by Gertrude C. Warner Read more about As I Am, the creative blog from PAAC Catch episodes of Top 5 here!

Writer, non-profit runner, and professor Liz Lin discusses the insightful, and formative lessons found in popular American series The Baby Sitter's Club by Ann M. Martin. To learn more about PAAC and the non-profit go to: http://www.divergingmag.com/ To listen to Liz on her own podcast with co-host Chris Paek: h t t p s : / / p o d c a s t s . a p p l e . c o m / u s / p o d c a s t / t o p - f i v e / i d 1 4 7 7 0 8 9 1 0 4

Former U.S. Poet Laureate, Billy Collins shares the lessons and memories he has from Defoe's tale of survival Robinson Crusoe Poems recited or mentioned by Billy Collins: "The Lake Isle of Innisfree" by W.B. Yeats "Only Child" by Billy Collins from The Rain In Portugal "Robinson Crusoe" by Elizabeth Bishop "Names" by Billy Collins Preorder "Whale Day: And Other Poems" coming September 29th

Introduction, part IX. before Chapter 1, I'm children's book lover Katherine Kwong introducing this show that's been almost two years in the making. Hear by bookshelf confession, hope for the show, some thank you and what you can expect on Season 1 of This Book That Book!

Welcome to This Book That Book! A new show interviewing people about formative books from their childhood. It's a conversation both rigorous and reflective as guests recount what made a book so special and why it continues to be a favorite now that they're "all grown up." Tune in for discussions on The Babysitter's Club, The Golden Compass and more! Show updates on instagram @thisbookthatbookpodcast Contact us at thisbookthatbook.org