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Chapter 14 - Little Women

July 09, 2021 15:36 - 18 minutes - 15.9 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib    

Gertrude Ederle - Bonnie's 1 Cool Olympic Gal

July 07, 2021 18:34 - 29 minutes - 36.6 MB

It's the start of Olympic Gal month and Bonnie is giving us "What For!" Well, actually, she's telling about an Olympic swimmer who swam the English Channel who might have coined the phrase "What For!" Gertrude Ederle learned to win in a New York river with a rope around her waist. She's the "Grease Smeared Venus" of the world. Grab some motorcycle goggles and dive in!   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitt...

Chapter 13 - Little Women

July 03, 2021 13:51 - 19 minutes - 23.5 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Alexandra David-Neel - Leah's 1 Cool Explorer Gal

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 31 MB

We've covered outer space explorers, rocky mountain explorers, deep ocean explorers, now it's time for an inner-space explorer. Leah is still obsessed with Tibet and talks about the First Buddhist in France who was also the first western woman to reach Lhasa. Learn about the wild explorer whose books and travels inspired the Beat Generation, Alexandra David Neel. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/G...

Chapter 12 - Little Women

June 25, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 41.5 MB

Chapter 12 contains a hurtful pejorative against the Romani people. While these words were never appropriate, we feel it is important to present the text as written.  For more knowledge and compasssion we suggest: https://now.org/blog/the-g-word-isnt-for-you-how-gypsy-erases-romani-women/  Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by ...

Gals of the Bathysphere - Amy's 1 Cool Explorer Gal

June 21, 2021 16:29 - 29 minutes - 33.8 MB

Katie learns that some seashells are for taking. Bonnie is missing her rocks. Leah was so poor she stole a napkin. And Amy steals from the Pope. After confessing their crimes, the Gal Pals learn about the gals who went deep diving in a lead ball the size of a yoga ball to research the ocean floor. Amy teaches us all about the magical gals of the Bathysphere.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsG...

Isabella Bird - Katie's 1 Cool Explorer Gal

June 21, 2021 15:17 - 29 minutes - 34.9 MB

Climb the mountain! Pet the peacock! This is the advice from the drunk gal-pals, that might not be the best to follow. However, Katie tells about an English explorer who traveled all around the world. One adventure the locals trapped her in a house and set it on fire! Learn about the lady who was allergic to sitting still, Isabella Bird. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 11 - Little Women

June 18, 2021 13:41 - 23 minutes - 24 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 10 - Little Women

June 11, 2021 15:42 - 18 minutes - 21.1 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Cecile Payne-Gaposchkin

June 09, 2021 17:56 - 36 minutes - 44.2 MB

It's the start of Explorer Gals Month and Katie brought us a mountain cookie, Amy reminds us that no one knows how to pee in public anymore, and Bonnie tells us about a gal who was so smart she was kicked out of school. Explore outer space with astronomer Cecil Payne-Gaposchkin.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Cecile Payne-Gaposchkin - Bonnie's 1 Cool Explorer Gal

June 09, 2021 17:56 - 36 minutes - 44.2 MB

It's the start of Explorer Gals Month and Katie brought us a mountain cookie, Amy reminds us that no one knows how to pee in public anymore, and Bonnie tells us about a gal who was so smart she was kicked out of school. Explore outer space with astronomer Cecil Payne-Gaposchkin.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 9 - Little Women

June 05, 2021 13:42 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 7 & 8 - Little Women

May 28, 2021 16:09 - 37 minutes - 40.7 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Dakinis - Leah's 1 Cool Folk Tale& Myth

May 24, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 31.1 MB

Leah wraps up folk tale & myth month with the female Buddha's of wisdom. Known in Tibetan Buddhism as Dakinis, Leah talks about how this fierce female drinks from a skull cup, stands on her own ego and cuts you free from the thing that makes you unhappy.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 5 & 6 - Little Women

May 21, 2021 14:03 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Mother Goose - Debbi's 1 Cool Folk Tale & Myth

May 19, 2021 18:05 - 37 minutes - 47 MB

The gal pals talk about their favorite fairy tales before Debbi takes on the magical mystery tour of Mother Goose. Was she a real person? What was her evolution? We go through all the possibilities with only a few slams on Disney. Please don't sue us, Disney!!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

Chapter 3 & 4 - Little Women

May 14, 2021 12:57 - 42 minutes - 43.1 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Greek Myths - Bonnie's 1 Cool Folk Tale & Myth

May 10, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 40.2 MB

Beware of spit takes while listening to this episode! It takes us four ridiculous tries to start the show before going into a biblical story rant about Leah's namesake, Debbi turning people into stone, and Bonnie whippin' out her college thesis on us tell us her comical list of complaints of Greek (and Roman) women of myths.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Chapter 1 & 2 - Little Women

May 07, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 46.5 MB

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Tiamat - Katie's 1 Cool Folk Tale & Myth

May 03, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 26.7 MB

The Gal Pals have gathered around the metaphoric campfire to tell you folks tales of myth and legend. Katie brings us to ancient Mesopotamia to tell the creation tale of Tiamat, the Goddess of the Chaos and the Salt Sea, who created the world as we know it. We also talk about beer with glitter in it and the shimmer shits (can we trademark that?) that will eventually arrive.    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter...

Kristin Lavransdatter - Roundtable discussion

April 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Dr. Leah Leach asks our narrator, Michelle Hammond, questions about her process in creating the audiobook of Kristin Lavransdatter.  As a bonus, we are joined by three listeners to weigh in their thoughts on The Bridal Wreath written by Sigrid Undset. Joined by Mona Mehas, Bonnie Fillenwarth, and Carla Stoneberg.    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Hope Jahren - Katie's1 Cool Environmental Gal

April 29, 2021 18:56 - 26 minutes - 33.6 MB

The gal pals get really excited talk about their favorite childhood tree! Then Katie brings us up to speed on the amazing work of Geobiologist, Hope Jahren. Hope is the author of two books Lab Girl and our book club pick The Story of More. Learn about how this Minnesota gal and her superpower for the environment!   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 8 - Kristin Lavransdatter

April 23, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MB

Last Chapter of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Deb Haaland - Rebecca's 1 Cool Environmental Gal

April 19, 2021 13:03 - 33 minutes - 40.3 MB

Rebecca talks about the newly sworn-in Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Deb is the first Native American in the role! Learn about this 35th generation New Mexican as well as how the gal pals have reconnected with nature during the lockdown.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 7 - Kristin Lavransdatter

April 16, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Inge Lehmann - Bonnie's 1 Cool Environmental Gal

April 12, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 26.3 MB

The Gal Pals talk about their adventures in recycling, fickle pickles, and the Danish Semiologist, Inge Lehmann. Journey with us to the lady who discovered what is in the enter of the Earth - with science!    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

Part 3 Chapter 6 - Kristin Lavransdatter

April 09, 2021 18:10 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Marjory Stoneman Douglas - Leah's 1 Cool Environmental Gal

April 05, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 22.8 MB

The Gal-Pals have settled into the new library space and are ready to get their hands dirty learning about environmental gals. Leah is up first with the "Grande Dame of the Everglades" Marjory Stoneman Douglas. She talks about how she yelled a man for dropping his pen and how she made us want to save a river of grass.    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 5 - Kristin Lavransdatter

April 02, 2021 16:42 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 4 - Kristin Lavransdatter

March 26, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 3 - Kristin Lavransdatter

March 19, 2021 15:48 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 2 - Kristin Lavransdatter

March 12, 2021 15:01 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 3 Chapter 1 - Kristin Lavransdatter

March 07, 2021 15:58 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib    

News from the Library

March 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB

Special news from the Gal's Guide Library.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 2 Chapter 8 - Kristin Lavransdatter

February 26, 2021 16:47 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Patricia Cowings - Leah's 1 Cool Black STEM Gal

February 24, 2021 20:06 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MB

The gals wrap up Black History - Women in STEM month by talking about NASA's aerospace psychophysiologist, Patricia Cowings. She helped astronaughts not puke in their space helmets and was the first women trained for space flight! The gals also talk about their third favorite dinosaur - 'cause science!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

Part 2 Chapter 7 - Kristin Lavransdatter

February 19, 2021 21:29 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Corina Newsome - Amy's 1 Cool Black STEM Gal

February 15, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 18 MB

Amy tells us all about @HoodNaturalist, Corina Newsome. Corina is not only a biologist who studies sparrows in Georgia but she is one of the founders of #BlackBirdersWeek. Amy also name drops many Black superstar scientists with socials who are making science much more inclusive and downright joyful!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib    

Part 2 Chapter 6 - Kristin Lavransdatter

February 12, 2021 19:52 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Mary Seacole - Katie's 1 Cool Black STEM Gal

February 10, 2021 19:41 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

It's Black History month and we're taking this opportunity to shine an amazing spotlight on Black women in STEM. Katie talks about nurse and entrepreneur, Mary Seacole. Voted the Best Black Britton, Mary Seacole is a Jamaican-Scottish gal who gave Florence Nightengale a run for her money. Learn a taste about the amazing gal from many lands.    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 2 Chapter 5 - Kristin Lavransdatter

February 05, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Mamie Phipps Clark - Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM Gal

February 04, 2021 20:42 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

It's Black History month and we're taking this opportunity to shine an amazing spotlight on Black women in STEM. Bonnie starts us off talking about child physiologist Mamie Phipps Clark and how her Doll Study helped the Brown V Board of Education case. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

Mamie Phipps Clark - Bonnie's 1 Cool Black STEM Gal

February 04, 2021 20:42 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

It's Black History month and we're taking this opportunity to shine an amazing spotlight on Black women in STEM. Bonnie starts us off talking about child physiologist Mamie Phipps Clark and how her Doll Study helped the Brown V Board of Education case. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

Angela Davis - Katie's 1 Cool Rebel Gal

January 30, 2021 19:04 - 28 minutes - 18.7 MB

We wrap up with a rebel gal who was on the top 10 FBI most wanted list but also ran for Vice President. Katie is sharing with us the complex and wonderfulness that is Angela Davis. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 2 - Chapter 4 - Kristin Lavransdatter

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part - Chapter 4 - Kristin Lavransdatter

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 2 - Chapter 3 - Kristin Lavransdatter

January 22, 2021 15:01 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib    

Coretta Scott King - Leah's 1 Cool Rebel Gal

January 18, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 20.3 MB

Did you know the reason the U.S. has a federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr is because of the work of Coretta Scott King? Learn about this active participant of peace who was active in the Civil Right Movement before meeting MLK. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Part 2 - Chapter 2 - Kristin Lavransdatter

January 15, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib

Women's Battalion of Death - Pamela's 1 Cool Rebel Gal

January 11, 2021 18:02 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Author Pamela Toler shares the story about Maria Botchkareva and her Women's Battalion of Death during WW1.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib  

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