I've Been Meaning To Read That
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -A podcast for people who love books by people who love books
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Episodes
Episode 23 - Suicide of the West
November 09, 2018 23:37 - 50 minutes - 37.4 MBKarla and Ronna discuss Jonah Goldberg's excellent book, 'Suicide of the West,' and Karla anticipates a visit from Oprah. Listen in as they discuss the Miracle behind American ideals.
Episode 22 - The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
September 08, 2018 21:32 - 37 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Karla and Ronna talk about 'The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion' by Fannie Flagg. They found it an enjoyable novel with a compelling plot and lots of history. It's the story of a modern Southern woman finding her way after her children have grown who learns her history is tied in with the Women's Air Service Pilots, or WASPs, of World War II. It was a fun story to read and a fun story to talk about. Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 21 - Favorite Books Volume 9
July 27, 2018 02:32 - 41 minutes - 32.1 MBJoin Karla and Ronna as they discuss two of their favorite books. They also go on and on about their favorite independent bookstores and what makes a bookstore inviting and great. Books Discussed This Episode: 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan 'Cinder' by Marissa Meyer Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 20 - The Templars
June 22, 2018 01:38 - 36 minutes - 28.2 MBHosts Karla Jacobs and Ronna McNamara discuss 'The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God's Holy Warriors' by Dan Jones. Jones separates history from myth of the Knights of the Temple and the Crusades of the 12th-14th centuries. Music by bensound.com
Episode 19 - Favorite Books Volume 8
May 28, 2018 14:32 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MBJoin Karla Jacobs and Ronna McNamara as they discuss their favorite beach reads and guilty pleasures to kick off the summer reading season. Ronna shares her love of Peter Mayle books in general and 'A Year in Provence' in particular, and Karla goes on and on about the 'Outlander' series by Diana Gabaldon. Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 18 - Code Girls
May 09, 2018 02:04 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIt's a Girl Power episode! Karla and Ronna discuss Code Girls by Liza Mundy, a detailed acount of the women who joined the ranks of the code breakers in World War II. Listen in! Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 17 - Favorite Books, Volume 7
April 17, 2018 20:48 - 40 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, Karla and Ronna discuss two of their favorite books. Ronna chose 'All The Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr, and Karla chose '1984' by George Orwell. Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 16 - Little Fires Everywhere
March 18, 2018 02:15 - 56 minutes - 40.7 MBKarla and Ronna discuss 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng. There were conniving characters, plot twists, and a story line that hit a little close to home. Tune in. Music by www.bensound.com
Episode 15 - Favorite Books, Volume 6
March 01, 2018 03:35 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MBA favorite books episode where hosts Karla Jacobs and Ronna McNamara discuss a favorite book that holds great childhood memories. They didn't plan it that way; it just so happened they were both feeling nostalgic. Ronna talks about 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves, and Karla talks about 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. podcast music by www.bensound.com
Episode 14 - The Alienist
February 13, 2018 02:19 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBKarla Jacobs and Ronna McNamara discuss 'The Alienist,' a novel by Caleb Carr. Listen in to find out about this book which is now a TNT series. The ladies also discuss what they are curently reading and the next book they will be reviewing.
Episode 13 - The Sound and the Fury
January 25, 2018 03:21 - 38 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 13 Andrea Ruth and Karla Jacobs are joined by new co-host Ronna McNamara for a quick review of William Faulkner's 'The Sound and the Fury,' plus each share a rant about a book they hated.