Notes From the Library – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Kaylee is joining Emma again today for another exciting episode where the duo talks about the newest addition to the Hunger Games series. Sunrise on the Reaping follows the story of Haymitch in the 50th Hunger Games and how the seeds of the rebellion were planted long before Katniss stepped foot in the arena.

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The 2025 Booker Prize Longlist is finally here! Tune in to learn about what books are on the longlist and which book is already on Emma's shelf, and she is starting to read from this amazing batch of books.

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Happy 2025!

2024 was a year of reading! Tune in to talk about the books Emma read and the different genres she explored.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In today's episode Emma is talking about Small Things like These by Claire Keegan. Tune in to talk about the book, history, the movie staring the one and only Cillian Murphy, and Emma's experience with meeting Claire Keegan once!

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In today's episode Emma is talking about A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang which is a historical book based on the Legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beautities of Ancient China. Tune in to talk about Emma's mixed opinions on that book and was parts she liked and didn't to find out of this book is for you or not.

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In this episode Emma is talking about the funny but heartwarming Danmei about a man and his pet fish. Tune it to talk about this fantasy novel in which a man gets transported into a book as the main character's pet fish and their relationship evolves from there. It is equal parts funny and heartwarming, a novel you won't want to miss out on.

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In this episode Emma is talking about one of her new favorite books Children of Mandrake by indie author Jesse Stein! This book is whimsical and magical while also covering real world issues and the trials of growing up. If you are fans of Gravity Falls and other pieces of media like that, she highly recommends this book. Tune in to hear the entire review and learn who Emma's favorite characters is (spoilers it is Regina) and why she wants the little lizard to be her own.

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In this episode Emma is sitting down to talk about The Heavenly Sword by indie author Alice Poon. Heavenly Sword follows a courage young woman as she battles to protect her people and family from both real world political opponents and mythical beings. It is not a book you want to miss.

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In this episode Emma is talking about the first book she's read from the 2024 Booker Prize Longlist. Headshot is a book about eight female boxers competing for a championship all with their own stories and motivates behind why they box. Join Emma in a conversation about the book and how it can (and probably will) impact female athletes as much as it impacted her.

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Is it Gothikana or Riverdale? In this episode Emma is talking about the viral dark romance book Gothikana and how it reads so much like a bad river dale episode. Everyone loves a good rant review and to start off season 5 here is one you won't want to miss.

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