Howe's Things: Recent Episodes
Nic Gunning
Nic Gunning hosts the official podcast and radio show of the David A. Howe Public Library. Listen for book news, great segments and library events! Listen in Wednesday at 9 pm on 92.7 WRAQ Angelica.
The All the Books Show (2015-2020) Howe's Things (2020-Present)
Nic was interviewed by Brian Hildreth, director of the Southern Tier Library System, for a look at his life in libraries.
Nic and Ally pull from the magic Darth Vader chalice and are assigned the topic of Citizen Kane... which Ally has never heard of.
This week we team up with Steve from This Endorian Life to discuss the Marvel Comics miniseries: Ewoks.
It's part one of our Magic Pick when Ally and Nic crossover with Kendra Mikols from 9021 Here We G0 to discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Be sure to catch the second half where we cover What Lies Beneath over in the Howe's Things feed!
Attention all Marshmallows! Nic and Ally cover Veronica Mars? Did Ally watch the correct season one? Tune in to find out!
It's Star Trek Day and we are taking a stroll along the lower decks with our pals from This Endorian Life.
We're stressed, but still having fun catching up on our latest in books, movies and shows.topics include: PresenceBrian WilsonTerry PratchettStar WarsWii UBrandon SandersonWednesdayand Ted Danson!
To celebrate 10 years of library podcasting, Eric and Nic return to the show that started it all.
This week, Nic and Ally talk:SupermanFantastic Four: First StepsBrandon SandersonThe Good PlaceIronheartand more
The Summer Reading Program is in full swing and we are discussing:Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesInca Gold by Clive CusslerElioJurassic World: RebirthBack to the FutureSilverbornand more...
Nic and Ally wax on (sorry) about The Karate Kid franchise. Tune in!Be sure to check out part one of the conversation on a recent episode of This Endorian Life from the Radio Meanwhile Network.
It's busy, but here we are to discuss all sorts of nonsense:Mission ImpossibleSinnersDoctor WhoThe Wild RobotThe Great GatsbyBrian Wilson... and more!
Scrubbing in to talk books, movies and shows including:The Righteous GemstonesVeronica MarsJo NesboStargirlThe ThunderboltsDating and DragonsGreen Teeth and budget votes!
Ally and Nic settle in for the first Wild Card pick, Animal Farm by George Orwell.They also talk Star Wars Day, so it's not a all bleak!
Nic and Amanda are joined by Steve from this Endorian Life for a Star Wars Day discussion on The Medstar Duology by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry.
It's a spring bookshelf with lots to discuss including:Snow WhiteWickedKravenThe PitDoctor WhoJojo RabbitDaredevil: Born AgainFlavia DeLuceand more!
Ally and Nic discuss recent reads and watches including Brandon Sanderson, Black Bag and Slugterra!
It's episode 50 and Nic and Ally combat winter colds to discuss the latest in books, movies and more!
Comic Book Coffee Break returns! Nic and Eric dive into their reading lists for 2024 and discuss favorites and in Part 1 of Giant-Sized Annual #4!
It's the holiday season, let's read some Christmasey books! Beau Hutchings returns for a look at Agatha Christie and James Patterson.
Nic tasks Ally with a winter painting project.Follow the guide we used here: https://youtu.be/NjEY-ki-niA?si=HAz5vGOSmomiUFOr
Ally takes Nic on a journey to Discworld with a look at Terry Pratchett's Tiffany Aching series.
Ally and Nic discuss all that they are watching, reading and listening to in this November visit to the But Have You Tried Book Shelf.
This time Nic introduces Ally to the 2000 film X-Men. It came out when he was in high school and she was an infant. Let's see how this goes!
Nic sits down with the Queen of Halloween for a discussion on Beetlejuice, only to be joined by an uninvited guest!
It's Fall! Nic and Ally settle in to discuss:Perfect CoupleStudio GhibliFrasierPokemonTime BanditsTrial of the Amazonsand... Gerald Ford
It's our September Bookshelf! We talk:Star TrekDeadpool and WolverineDetective PikachuThat 90s ShowSlugterraand more!
It's nearly Star Trek Day and Nic subjects Ally to the original Star Trek pilot: The Cage.
Ally and Nic check in on The AcolyteAgatha ChristieGilmore GirlsBrandon SandersonBlade Runnerand more!
This week Ally makes Nic dust off his DVD player to watch the Timothy Hutton series Leverage.
It's the summer reading program so Nic and Steve and diving head first into The Gray Ghost by Clive Cussler and Robin Burcell
This week Nic and Ally catch up on the latest includingThat 90s ShowBeverly Hills Cop: Axel FMean GirlsBridgertonClive Cusslerand more....
Nic and Ally sit down to chat about what's currently occupying their bookshelves.Topics include:Pride MonthEnola HolmesThe Mad Max SeriesNicole MainesStar Wars AcolyteStar Trek DiscoveryGilmore Girls and more!
Nic and Ally venture across the street to the historic Texas Hot for a pair of afternoon sundaes.
Nic and Ally return to cover topics such as:T.S. ElliotAce AtkinsAlan BradleyGhostbustersNetflix's Love at First SightAnd Then There Were NoneSupermanand more!
In an series of April Fool's Day shenanigans, our hosts got mixed up with those of the Radio Meanwhile Network! Here Hilary Gunning of Previously on X-Men is joined by Caleb Fesmire for a chat on the series Agent Carter, Nic and Ally are over on Previously on X-Men to discuss a Spider-Man/X-Men crossover.
Ally and Nic dig on on Kung Fu Panda, Dune, Rex Stout, the Smiley series and more!It's the But Have You Tried Bookshelf!
Nic introduces Ally to one of his favorite comfort food shows, The Odd Couple starring Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Nic and Ally catch on the latest in books movies and shows including:PokemonGotham KnightsSilver Linings Play BookBob Marley: One LoveSense and SensibilityThe Odd CouplePatrick StewartThe Spy Who Dumped Meand more!
Malik is back for a special conversation on Bob Marley, just in time for Black History Month.
Nic And Ally catch up and talk Barbe, The Lost Year, Jack Kirby, Rick Riordan and more!
Nic's favorite author, Jack Finney, takes center stage when Ally is tasked with reading the time travel classic, Time & Again.
Nic and Eric present a special episode of the All the Books Show spinoff "Comic Book Coffee Break," where they look back at their favorite comics of 2023.
We've got a new year on the horizon and we're looking back on the old one for our favorite Books, Movies and Shows from 2023
Beau Hutchings returns for a very witchy Christmas, with Nic bringing his first Christmas Western to the table.
Ally and Nic catch up on the latest books, movies and shows. Plus, find out if Ally knows who Al Pacino is!
Nic and Ally are joined by special guest Nick Davis of the NDVision podcast for an in depth look at the world of Dragon Ball Z!
From the But Have You Tried feed:It's Halloween and Nic drafts Sally Jacoby Murphy to spook Ally into watching The Others, a 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman.Plus a few surprise guests too!
Sally Jacoby Murphy makes her annual pilgrimage to the library pod to discuss all things Halloween.
From the But Have You Tried feed...Nic and Ally dive into Banned Books week, then chat about what they've been reading watching in between episodes.
From the But Have You Tried... feedAlly introduces Nic to Joan of Arcadia, a beloved CBS show from the early aughts.
This week Nic and Ally cover a range of topics including:Crayfish (obvs.)Blue BeetleBig MiracleThe FugitiveThe Adam ProjectPlus... Star Trek Day!
From the But Have You Tried feed.
Nic assigns Ally the Ukulele. Will she rise to the challenge?
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Nic and Ally catch up on their journey through books, movies, music and more!
Topics include:
The Meg 1 and 2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Only Murders in the Building
Heart of Stone
Star Trek Strange New Worlds
Witch Hat Atelier
Guster
Ant-Man
and so much more!
From the But Have You Tried feed:
Nic and Ally debrief on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, plus take a look at what's on the But Have you Tried bookshelf!
Topics include:
The Flash
The Fast & Furious Franchise
Actual Crayfish
Tori Amos
Fantastic Beasts
Superman & Lois
We've crossed over with This Endorian Life for a Star Wars Day special covering The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis.
Nic and Malik sit down to celebrate Poetry Month 2023, with a focus on Me Moth by Amber McBride and American Sunrise by Joy Harjo.
Bonus from the But Have You Tried podcast:Lunch is served when Ally tempts Nic with a steaming bowl of Miso Soup.But Have You Tried is brought to you by the David A. Howe Public Library.
Remember to Subscribe to But Have You Tried wherever you get your podcast. Here's a special look of the first episode!
Malik joins Nic for a Howe's Things Special, a Black History Month author spotlight on Nic Stone. Plus, stay tuned for a preview of But Have You Tried, the new show from the David A. Howe Public Library!https://buthaveyoutried.podbean.com/
This week we bring you a special episode of retired Radio Meanwhile show Comic Book Coffee Break where Eric and Nic break down their favorite comics of 2022!
Nic and Ally bid a fond farewell with the last regular episode of Howe's Things. Be sure to catch their new show "But Have You Tried..."And stay right here in the feed for some Howe's Things specials throughout the year.Thanks for listening.
Nic and Ally give you a look at a new podcast from The David A. Howe Public Library!In this special preview of "But Have You Tried... with Nic and Ally," they swap movies with Ally bringing "I'm Your Woman" and Nic digging up "The Majestic."
Nic and Beau dive into the holiday reading with The Latke in the Library by Libi Astaire and Hoppy Holiday Homicide by Molly Fitz.
Can't stop, won't stop reading Dune books. Sarah Jacoby Murphy returns to talk Children of Dune. And other stuff too.
The Queen of Halloween returns to secure her throne. Nic and Sally cover The Addams's Family, The Conjuring series, plus the work of Josh Malerman. Surprises abound in Halloween Now VIII.
For info on Nic's production of The Addams Family: http://www.oleancommunitytheatre.com/
Winsome Bingham stops by to discuss her book Soul Food Sunday, and teach Nic and Kate the proper way to cook greens!
It's Banned Books Week and we're over it! Nic is joined by music maestro Ben Laymen, who takes a break from turning 30 to talk about the most challenged books of 2021.
Nic and Daphne take a look at the oft overlooked series, The Batman in a special Batman Day episode.
It's a Star Trek Day miracle when Hilary from Previously on X-Men rolls in to go in depth on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan!
In this special From the Stacks episode Nic is joined by a special co-host to review the DC League of Super-Pets movie and graphic novel.
This week Nic sits down with artist Mike Vosburg to discuss his long career in comics, film and animation. They talk in depth about his legendary run on the Savage She-Hulk and bond over their shared history in Battle Creek, Michigan!
After our disastrous last Lonely Hearts Book Club we are trying again! This time Nic and Ally are joined by Heather Molloy to discuss Pat Cadigan's book Dervish in Digital.
This week we're searching for gold when Nic is joined by Steve Rudd (https://thisendorianlife.podbean.com/) for a look at the late, great Clive Cussler
Author Dylan Newtown stops by to tell Nic and Ally all about her latest novel, All Fired Up!
https://www.dylannewton.com/
Beau Hutchings returns for a Pride Month Book Club discussion on Steven Rowley's The Guncle.
Ally and Nic go on a spoiler-filled journey through Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Ally and Nic take a casual look at the history of Doctor Strange, all the while avoiding spoilers for Multiverse of Madness.
Nic and Daphne make the unwise decision to dig into the stacks for a book that hasn't circulated since the mid 1990s.
It's a Star Wars Day miracle when we crossover with This Endorian Life, a Star Wars podcast from the Radio Meanwhile Network, for a special May the 4th book club on Alexander Freed's Alphabet Squadron
It's Poetry Month and Malik rolls in to take all things Amanda Gorman.
Plus, we talk a little Star Wars too.
Nic is joined by Kendra Mikols for an extended Book Mark segment where they look at all of the things they've been reading and watching. Buckle up!
This week Nic is joined by Stephen Rudd of This Endorian Life for a look at the works of Zack Giallongo, with a special focus on his graphic novel Star Wars Ewoks: Shadows of Endor.
https://www.zackgiallongo.com/ https://thisendorianlife.podbean.com/
In this bonus episode, Nic re-airs his 2020 interview with author Susan Wiggs in anticipation of her upcoming visit to the David A. Howe Public Library and the Olean Public Library in April of 2022!
Nic and Eric reteam to revive Comic Book Coffee Break, the first spinoff of the All the Books Show, for a special Giant-Sized Annual episode. They are looking back on their favorite comics, graphic novels, films and series from 2021!
Happy New Year! Nic is joined by Kendra Mikols (https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0) for a look back on favorite movies, TV series and books from 2021
We love a good Christmas tradition, so it's time for Beau Hutchings to dust off his Nook and join Nic for a good, old-fashioned Christmas book club! Books include: Christmas Donut Murder by Susan Gillard How the Witch Stole Christmas by Dakota Cassidy
Ally and Nic take a look at literary one-hit wonders including Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar.
Plus random discussions on Agatha Christie, The Incredible Hulk and Joe vs. The Volcano.
Kate is back to talk Picture Book Month and share some of her favorites. Plus, find out what Nic was binge-watching during quarantine!
It's DiNovember and Kate stops by to talk Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur for the special "From the Stacks" episode!
Nic has finally completed his decades long quest to read Frank Herbert's Dune! He is joined by his pal Sarah Jacoby Murphy for a look at the book as well as the 2021 film adaptation.
It's Halloween and the Queen of Halloween stops by to reclaim her throne!
Nic is joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy to discuss all things Halloween with a focus on Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House.
It's a Batman Day party when Hilary from Previously on X-Men stops by to discuss the story Batman Universe written by X-Men scribe Brian Michael Bendis.
Put on your cowl and join us, won't you?
This week Nic is joined by Stephen Rudd from This Endorian Life (https://thisendorianlife.podbean.com/) to discuss all things Star Trek, just in time for Star Trek Day 2021.
Kendra Mikols from the 9021 Here We G0 pod stops by to talk favorite childhood TV shows. Nic and Kendra's 8 year age gap doesn't allow for a lot of crossover.
Nic and Ally get in to Ally's love of all things Victorian. Also, there's some Scooby-Doo talk. Just roll with it.
Longtime student worker Alexa Hill joins Nic for a Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a forgotten book from 1962.
This week author Dylan Newton swings by to help Nic compile a list of summer Rom Coms. Her new book, How Sweet It Is, hits the shelves July 13, 2021!
https://www.dylannewton.com/
Nic and Kate tumble headlong into the world of Erin Hunter's Warriors. It's the Tails & Tales (woop woop) Summer Reading Program episode!
This week we bring you a special audio drama as part as the 2021 Summer Reading Program: Tales and Tails.
Presented by The Valley Theatre and written by Nic Gunning, Aunt Velma's House of Horrors tells a story of a family who inherits a house that may be more trouble than it's worth.
Then, stick around for a rebroadcast of last years radio play Dragnet: The Big Small.
No, it's not Christmas, but Beau Hutchings is back for another book club. In this extended episode we take a deep dive into our Pride Month book club pick: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.
It's an off week, but we've got a special guest ready to talk about some great comics by Franco and Art Baltazar. We also get in to some Transformers talk as well.
Aww Yeah!
This week Nic is joined by the DAHPL's new Youth Librarian Ally Stevick! They talk spins on classic fairytales.
No new episode this week, but you can check out a preview for a new show Nic is doing on the Radio Meanwhile Network with All the Books Show guest star Stephen Rudd!
Stephen and Nic take a deep dive into Vintage Star Wars covering the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi through the 80s cartoon.
New episodes bi-weekly starting June 15! Look for it wherever you get your podcasts.
This podcast is brought to you by the Radio Meanwhile Network.
Tess Gerritsen stops by to discuss her early medical thriller Gravity, plus a preview of upcoming books Choose Me (July 2021) and a long awaited return to the Rizzoli and Isles series.
For our earlier conversation dive into the All the Books Show Archives: https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/author-interview-tess-gerritsen
Sally Jacoby Murphy stops by to discuss the works of Ta-Nehisi Coates including The Water Dancer, Between the World and Me, plus Black Panther.
In a Star Wars Day special Nic and Amanda discuss Charles Soule's Light of the Jedi and the Legends graphic novel Crimson Forever. Plus they talk Mandalorian, Rebels and Fallen Order.
Today Nic is joined by Alex Irvine, a best-selling author whose work spans, novels, comic books, graphic novels, games and animation. And if that isn’t enough, he’s also a Jeopardy Champ! Tune in for our discussion on Astronaut Michael Collins, the history of Baseball and more. https://alex-irvine.com/about/
For the second half of our conversation tune in to our crossover with Previously on X-Men: https://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/alex-irvine-is-a-bamf
In the special From the Stacks episode library staff member and frequent contributor to the All the Books Show and Howe's Things, Malik Acosta, shares his original poetry.
It's Poetry Month and Nic & Malik are learning about Phillis Wheatley. Join them, won't you?
Today Nic is joined by author J.T. Ellison to discuss her latest thriller, Her Dark Lies.
https://www.jtellison.com/
This week Nic is joined by Jamie Lee Rotante, author and editor from Archie Comics. They discuss the world of Archie, Jamie's run on Betty & Veronica, plus their shared love of vinyl.
http://www.jamieleerotante.net/ https://archiecomics.com/ https://razorcake.org/
This week Nic shares the 37th and final episode of the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break. He's sentimental. It's a whole thing.
Anyway, tune in as Nic and Eric discuss recent comic book reads and review the pilot of the CW's new show Superman & Lois.
https://www.cwtv.com/shows/superman-and-lois
This March, for Women's History Month, we'll be focusing on women authors, withPatricia Briggs up first. Children's Librarian Kate Miller drops by to discuss Briggs' Mercy Thompson universe.
This week Nic is joined by co-host Sally Jacoby Murphy for an exclusive interview with Sci-Fi legend Steven Barnes. They cover his screen-writing career (Andromeda, Twilight Zone), his early collaboration with Larry Niven, his work with Star Trek and Star Wars, plus his books Lion's Blood, Great Sky Woman and more. https://stevenbarneslife.com/
This week Nic is joined by Malik Acosta for a special Black History Month Book Club covering Angie Thomas' On the Come Up.
In this special From the Stacks Nic welcomes Melanie Miller, host of the new library podcast Outside the Box from the Alfred Box of Books Library. https://anchor.fm/melanie-miller7/episodes/A-Box-of-New-Books-January-epc5od?fbclid=IwAR32hbOCPVlcJl2qigoP4tSl2b58j96go8uow5uW8LCLWaAgkpY0r3pxi7E
This week Nic is joined by Hilary Gunning of the Previously on X-Men podcast (https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/) to take a look at the Marvel/Disney+ series WandaVision.
In this episode Nic is joined by author Jason Fry to discuss his work in the Star Wars franchise, the Minecraft world as well as his original series The Jupiter Pirates.
Find Jason online at jupiterpirates.com, jasoncfry on Twitter, or his website Jason Fry's Dorkery. (https://jasonfry.tumblr.com/)
This week Nic is joined by his old friend Sally Jacoby Murphy, director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library in Hammondsport, NY. They talk favorite books, movies and TV from 2020.
In this special From the Stacks episode Nic and Eric recount their favorite graphic novels of 2020 in a special segment from the All the Books Show spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break.
Next time, Sally Jacoby Murphy sits in to discuss favorite books, movies and shows.
In this episode Nic sits down with Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle to discuss their biggest hits (Red Rubber Ball and Turn Down Day), touring with The Beatles as well as the bands recent reformation.
Find the band at TheCyrkle.com or on Facebook or Twitter.
In this special From the Stacks episode Nic previews what's coming up on Howe's Things in 2020.
Plus we listen in to Comic Book Coffee Break, the All the Books Show spinoff with our old friend Eric Mikols.
(This episode of CBCB originally aired as on 12/13/20 for radiomeanwhile.com)
Today Nic is joined by Melody Carlson, the award-winning author of over 200 books for all ages, across a wide variety of genres. She is the winner of many awards including a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, a RITA Award and a Carol Award for Young Adult Fiction.
They take a look at her latest book, The Christmas Swap, and discuss her recent foray into adapting her fiction for television.
In this special From the Stacks episode, Amy Cline sits in for a Page Turners Christmas book club selection. Nic and Amy discuss Robert B. Parker's Silent Night, a posthumous release finished by his literary agent Helen Brann.
Welcome to Howe's Things! This week Beau Hutchings (The Nutcracker Prince) joins Nic for a cozy Christmas book club. Spoiler alert the books are shockingly and accidentally similar.
Special Thanks to Ben Layman for the music!
In the final episode of the All the Books Show, Nic and Eric go back to where it all started: A Lonely Hearts Book Club featuring a book by Robert Campbell. This time they dig into Plugged Nickel, the first book in the Jake Hatch series.
Thanks for your many years of listening. It has meant a lot.
It's the official teaser for Howe's Things, a new podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library
In the penultimate episode of the All the Books show Nic and Eric take a look back and welcome some of their favorite guests.
With the All the Books Show coming to a close with episode 275, now's the perfect time to check out the spinoff, Comic Book Coffee Break! CBCB is not a podcast from the David A. Howe Public Library, but is part of the Radio Meanwhile Network and features Nic and Eric doing weekly deep dives into comic book history.
Find out more at https://radiomeanwhile.com/video-series/
(This episode was originally recorded on October 18, 2020.)
It's Dinovember and Nic and Eric are joined by Nic's son for a special review of the new series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous! Plus dino facts, Jack Kirby talk and more.
This week Nic and Eric take a look at some Sexy New Books and decide whether or not they make the cut for the To-Read List.
This week Nic and Eric are joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy, the director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library and the reigning Queen of Halloween, to discuss Stephen King's Christine.
This week Nic and Eric go over the Harvey Awards in book news, plus discuss what they have been reading and watching. The segment this week, "The All the Votes Show" was released as a standalone. Check it out in the feed.!
rockthevote.org https://www.harveyawards.com/en-us.html
It's a voting extravaganza! This week Nic is on location at the Allegany County Board of Elections to get the answers to the most common questions about voting in Allegany County. He is joined by Republican Deputy Elections Commissioner Marcy Crawford and Democratic Elections Commissioner Michael McCormick.
https://www.alleganyco.com/departments/board-of-elections/ https://www.rockthevote.org/
In an attempt at getting Eric into the Halloween Spirit, Nic pulls up the 2020 Stoker Awards!
This week Eric is off, but his Previously On X-Men co-host Hilary sits in for a special interview with author and illustrator Alitha Martinez. They discuss her long career with Marvel, DC and beyond.
Find Hilary here: https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/ Find Alitha Martinez here: https://www.ariotstorm.com/
It's Banned Books Week and Nic & Eric take a look at the years most challenged books. Then in order to bring the mood up they have an impromptu chat about some of the simple joys.
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
It's a Batman Day miracle! Join Nic and and Eric for a special interview with author and screen writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls, Polly Pocket)! Take a deep dive into her new graphic novel Batman: Overdrive. https://www.sheafontana.com/
Nic and Eric and joined by Kendra Mikols, Twilight super fan and host of 9021 Here We G0, to discuss Stephanie Meyer's Midnight Sun.
Find Kendra here: https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0 Find Stephanie Meyer here: https://stepheniemeyer.com/
Nic and Eric share some of the books they read in one sitting, Plus they open the All the Books Show mailbag and share some of your picks.
It's back to school time! Nic and Eric use the Time Traveling Book to go back to the years they started Kindergarten. What was hip in '88 and '91? Tune in to find out.
Eric and Nic are joined by Jessica Wieszczyk to take a look at the library Book Club Pick, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Dark Mirror, by Diane Duane.
ATBS music maestro guest stars in this weeks episode to help Eric usher in his 34th year. Tune in to hear a new music cue, plus find out which books earned the dreaded one-star review!
This week Eric and Nic look back on favorite stories of mythology and folklore to coincide with the 2020 Summer Reading Program, Imagine Your Story.
This week Nic and Eric are joined by puppeteer, animator, actor, director, producer, voice-over artist, puppet builder, and composer Mike Quinn.
Mike is best known for his work with the Jim Henson Company as well as the Star Wars franchise where he performed the role of Nien Nunb in Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and the Rise of Skywalker.
Other Film and Television work includes Little Shop of Horrors, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Toy Story 2, Jurassic Park III, Glee and most recently the Showtime Series Kidding.
Tune in!
This week Nic and Eric take a look at the winners of the 2020 Locus Awards and lament the loss of a beloved author.
This week Nic is joined by a special co-host to discuss Jarrett K. Krosoczka's Lunch Lady series.
Fair is fair. Nic did a Lonely Hearts Book Club, so now Eric gets to. Find out what happens when college kids get transported into their non-trademark-infringing fantasty role-playing . Then find out if Eric will follow through and read it after all these years.
This week Nic and Eric take a look at summer 2020 in books. Plus a frank discussion of the lackluster finale to the classic Planet of the Apes films.
This week it's a Lonely Hearts Book Club: Home Edition when Nic pulls a dusty book off of his personal bookshelf. It's Edward Abbey's The Monkey Wrench Gang. Plus Nic and Eric crack the story for the Hey Dude reboot you didn't know you needed.
Green Lantern turns 80 and we've got a special review from the All the Books Show archives.
In this Off the Books episodes originally recorded as a Twitch exclusive during quarantine, Nic does a thorough examination of the Green Lantern animated film First Flights. Plus Eric discusses his fondness for the Sinestro Corp War.
The library's own Niki Gordon joins Eric for a spotlight on Fantasy while Nic gamely smiles and nods. They cover childhood favorites, modern series and everything in between.
This month the DC Comics character Green Lantern turns 80! Nic and Eric take a look at Green Lantern history with a special focus on the character John Stewart, who was DC's first blacks superhero.
Stay tuned for a special Off the Books review of the film Green Lantern First Flights, coming next week!
This week we take a look at the 2020 Nebula Award winners and muse on what books will make the transition to classics status.
In part three of their recommendation trilogy, Nic and Eric tackle TV shows to binge while stuck at home. Plus a discussion on their conflicting super powers.
This week Nic and Eric are together again for part one of a series on lock-down recommendations, starting with books!
This week Nic and Eric are joined by special guest John Davey. Known to a generation of fans as TV's Captain Marvel on the live action Shazam series, they discuss his early career working alongside Lucile Ball, Gary Marshall, Teri Garr, James Garner and more. Don't miss it!
Amanda Smith joins Nic and Eric for a special Star Wars Day book club with a spotlight on Alan Dean Foster's The Approaching Storm.
The All the Books Show is proud to bring you a special production of Dragnet: The Big Small written by John Robinson with music by Walter Schumann,
Presented by The David A. Howe Public Library and Valley Theatre.
The cast includes Nic Gunning as the announcer and Eric Mikols as Frank Smith!
Plus past podcast guests Ben Layman, Hilary Gunning, Stephen VanValkenburg, Jessica Wieszczyk and Kendra Mikols.
Introducing Michael Blankenship as Joe Friday.
After years of references and plenty of reverence, Eric and Nic finally go all in on an Animorphs spotlight. Tune in as discuss Eric's abiding affections for the writings of Katherine "K.A." Applegate.
Melanie Miller from the Alfred Box of Books is the guest this week as we discuss everything from Star Trek Insurrection to Anne of Green Gables. Anything goes when we're off the books.
In a National Library Week episode Nic and Eric are joined by best-selling author Susan Wiggs, the start of a joint program between the David A. Howe Public Library and the Olean Public Library. They discuss her writing process, her recent bestsellers, her childhood in Western New York, and coping with being cooped up! https://www.susanwiggs.com/
In in this Off the Books special Nic and Eric discuss the best in mobile gaming then try to decide whether or not Eric has a Boston accent. Then they are joined by the senior staff of the David A. Howe Public Library for a chat on life at home and weirdly, a bunch on Minions.
This week Malik joins Eric and Nic for a poetry month discussion on Jason Reynolds' award-winning novel in verse, Long Way Down. Plus, reviews of Onward, Pee Wee's Big Holiday, Daredevil, The Witcher and more. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Long-Way-Down/Jason-Reynolds/9781481438261
Pauline Emery, director of the Southeast Stueben County Library, sits in for a talk on books, music, and adapting to the new environment.
This week Nic and Eric celebrate Robin's 80th Anniversary by discussing the character's history as well as everyone who took on the mantle over the years.
https://www.dccomics.com/tags/robin-80th-anniversary
This week Nic and Eric are joined by Phil Trautman, director of the Cohocton Public Library. They talk Phish, Star Wars, 80s movies and compare scary basements. cohoctonlibrary.org
This week Nic and Eric have a great chat with best-selling author Justina Ireland. They cover her books Dread Nation and Deathless Divide plus her Star Wars work including the upcoming Star Wars: High Republic book, A Test of Courage. Also, Nic and Justina bond over a mutual respect for the noble Ewok. http://justinaireland.com/welcome
In this special Off the Books episode Nic and Eric are joined by Tina Dalton, director of the Cuba Circulating Library, to discuss life, 80s movies, Tom Cruise and a whole lot of Fred Savage. http://cubalibrary.org/
This week we go digging in the stacks for another book that has never circulated. This time around we unearth Elvis Live at Five by John Paxson. It's a Lonely Hearts Book Club! Plus Nic reviews the movie Olympic Dreams.
Note: This episode was recorded prior to the library closing, so disregard any mention of upcoming programming.
While Eric drives three dogs along the east coast, Nic does an Instagram Live Story with Sally Jacoby Murphy, friend of the show and director of the Fred and Harriet Taylor Memorial Library. They discuss how the current health crisis is changing library services, past library gigs and favorite movies for good measure.
This week Nic and Eric discuss the works of Gary Paulsen. Plus Eric discusses the Gungrave anime and we bid a fond farewell to Clive Cussler.
(Note: this episode was recorded prior to notifications about health concerns, so please disregard mentions of specific programming. As of this posting, the library is closed until further notice.)
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/23384/gary-paulsen
This week Nic and Eric are joined by Hilary Gunning of the Previously on X-Men podcast and Kendra Mikols or the 9021 Here We G0 podcast to discuss the Netflix movie Spenser Confidential. Along the way they review Call of the Wild and Underground Six, then try in vain to cast another Robert B. Parker character, Sunny Randall
Nic and Eric are joined by Hilary of the Previously on X-Men podcast (https://radiomeanwhile.com/previously-on-x-men/) for some bird watching as they discuss the DC's Birds of Prey in comics,TV and movies!
Nic and Eric spotlight the Emerald Archer, the Robin Hood of Star City, the Guy Who Lets You Know What City You've Failed and How, the Green Arrow!
This week Nic and Eric select the belles of the ball, with another go 'round of the Sexy New Book Club. Tune in to hear about some intriguing new releases.
Nic and Eric spotlight Star Trek: The Next Generation in time for the new Picard show! Plus they take a look at the Edgar Award Nominees.
Nic and Eric return in the year 2020 to talk about what books are making the jump to the big screen this year. Plus, the Golden Globes!
Beau Hutchings (The Nutcracker) returns for our second annual (YES, ANNUAL) Christmas Book Club. Beau's had ghosts; Nic's had sentient, cosmic cats; and Eric's had a little girl who just wanted a pony. Get your tissues ready because things get emotional.
Nic and Eric sit down and interview prolific author Alan Dean Foster about his time with Star Wars, Star Trek and his many original works. www.alandeanfoster.com
Nic and Eric are joined by Kate to discuss the winners of the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards!
Nic and Eric dig through the past decade and talk about their favorite books of these past ten years.
Nic and Eric celebrate Dinovember by talking about the best dinosaur books they've read!
Nic and Eric review the films Doctor Sleep, Terminator Dark Fate and Motherless Brooklyn. They discuss Michael Crichton becoming a brand with the new Andromeda Strain sequel. Plus, special guest, author Mel Gilden, drops by to discuss his Star Trek novels and more! (Interview begins around minute 27.)
http://www.melgilden.com/
Nic and Eric are joined by Kate to discuss National Picture Book Month! Plus, the World Fantasy Awards for 2019.
Nic and Eric sit down with author J.M, DeMatteis to discuss his Batman/Joker story, Going Sane, as well as his many other works for DC and Marvel comics.
Nic and Eric sit down with author J.M, DeMatteis to discuss his Batman/Joker story, Going Sane, as well as his many other works for DC and Marvel comics. Interview starts at 17:36
Nic and Joanna talk about the newest play coming to the David A. Howe Public Library, "Write Me a Murder" by Frederick Knott.
Nic and Eric are joined by Sally Jacoby Murphy, director of the Hammondsport Library and reigning Queen of Halloween, to have a chat about Halloween 2019 and discuss the book World War Z by Max Brooks.
Nic and Eric talk books, the Stoker Awards and and we find out how little it takes to creep them out. Plus, reviews of films, The Addams Family and Ad Astra
Nic and Eric interview author Sarah Prineas about her book, Dragonfell! http://sarah-prineas.com/
Nic and Eric celebrate International Podcast Day by sharing some of their favorite shows they listen to!
Nic and Eric share some of the most challenged books of 2018.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/22/us/banned-books-week-2019-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3nGnH2UvNzALvHNbPeVAZDfVVpfpImFVK5_qQ3FXC0s8b284tj_rMPvcU
Nic and Eric interview comic book legend, Steve Englehart, about his time writing for DC comics, Batman and more! http://steveenglehart.com/
Nic and Eric celebrate Batman Day early with a couple of their favorite Batman stories!
Eric brings a few new YA books to the party and tries to convince Nic that each are worth reading. He fails.
Nic and Eric hop on a raft, get lost in caverns and switch places to talk about Mark Twain!
A whole bunch of concert recaps! Nic and Eric went to a lot of shows this summer and the brought along everyone they saw those bands with!
Nic and Eric talk about the Hugo Awards, the Best Sellers List, Practical Magic and look to see what books to look forward to this Autumn season!
Nic and Eric talk book news, Green Lantern (?), the New York Times Best Sellers list and then Jim Weikart's Harry's Last Tax Cut. http://jimweikart.com/
In the third and final part of their "music week" series, Nic and Eric go through a playlist of Overclocked Remix songs (curated by Eric/Duskvstweak) in their biggest episode yet! Find these tracks and more at https://ocremix.org/
Nic and Eric are joined by their in-house musician to talk about the music they listen to while they read.
Our second episode in our "Music Week" series, Eric interviews Larry Oji of Overclocked Remix! They discuss the site's origins, purpose, milestones and more! Check out the https://ocremix.org/ for great, free video game music!
Nic screws up how time zones work, then he and Eric eventually interview Lauren James, author of the Loneliest Girl in the Universe. (We do spoil some of the book. You've been warned.) The interview begins around minute 28. Plus we take a look at the Booker Prize Longlist after Eric reviews Once Upon a Time.........................................................................in Hollywood.
https://laurenejames.co.uk/
In an Off the Books episodes, we collect both our interviews with author David Dvorkin. We discuss his memoir When We Landed on the Moon detailing his time working with NASA. Plus we dig in to his Star Trek career, focusing on the books The Trellisane Confrontation, The Captain's Honor and Time Trap.
Nic and Eric interview author and former NASA specialist David Dvorkin about his new book, "When We Landed on the Moon," chronicling his work on the Apollo missions during his time at NASA.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-we-landed-on-the-moon-david-dvorkin/1132516741?ean=2940163281282
Nic and Eric are at the fair and pass the time by talking about the animated films of Disney!
Nic and Eric end their Spider-Man week by spotlighting some of their favorite Spider-Man comic books!
Nic and Eric interview author Fred Van Lente about his past work with Marvel and current projects, including Valiant Comics' Psi-Lords.
Nic and Eric talk about Spider-Man, their history with the character and his movies, past and present!
This week Nic and and Eric dive head first into the worlds of Science Fiction. Hear some of their favorites as well listener responses! Plus a review of the film Booksmart and a special remote segment with Stephen VanValkenburg on the Marshall Tucker Band!
Nic and Eric celebrate turning 200! They talk how they started working in libraries and their journey through these jobs. Plus; Vertigo, Judith Krantz, Gotham and more!
Nic and Eric review some books, look at the NY Times best sellers list, and see who won the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019!
Nic and Eric are join by Hilary (from Previously on X-Men: http://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/) to talk about X-Men comics, movies, shows and more!
Nic and Eric talk review some books, talk about recent award winners and discuss the cyberpunk genre! Plus, Nic saw Aladdin and Eric saw John Wick 3.
In this Off the Books episode, we listen back on our segment, Books of War, in which we talk books and films about wartime and our veterans.
This segment was originally recorded for Episode 64: Books of War. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHGY-Ez3ePQ
Nic and Eric check out the winners for the recent Nebula Awards and then discuss their recent re-releases of the original Batman movies!
Nic and Eric review books, share some book news and then, on his on volition, Nic talks about Battlefield Earth...all 1000 pages of it. Plus, some Detective Pikachu and a weird cereal taste test.
Nic and Eric share book news and interview author Jeff Gottesfeld about his previous and upcoming books!
Nic and Eric find it in them to do their first sports spotlight...for soccer! Of course, the might need some help! Nic's college buddy Chris Casali stops by to share his wisdom.
Nic and Eric interview author Jeff Gottesfeld about his upcoming books as well as his time writing for the hit show Smallville!
Nic and Eric set sail with special guest Jessica to Treasure Island to see if holds up to the test of time...and the sea! Plus, after decades of trying, Nic finally sees Cher live.
Eric and Nic are joined by Malik to talk Poet X and Love Poems For Married People in honor of Poetry Month! We also talk the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes!
Nic sits down with Michael Nesmith to discuss his book, The Long Sandy Hair of Neftoon Zamora!
https://videoranch3d.com/
Nic and Eric interview award winning author, Martha Wells to discuss her Murderbot series, along with her other works! Interview starts at 36:43. https://www.marthawells.com/
Our interview with award winning author Martha Wells! https://www.marthawells.com/
If you enjoyed this interview and would like to hear the full episode, you can find it at All the Books Show on iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Youtube or where you get your podcasts!
Nic and Eric spotlight Shazam and his new movie, and interview writer Elliot S! Maggin! Interview starts at 34:30. https://elliot.maggin.com/
Nic and Eric talk about book news, review some books and interview author Elisabeth Elo about her upcoming book, Finding Katarina M. The interview begins around minute 36.
Nic and Eric are joined by Hilary Gunning (of the Previously on X-Men podcast: http://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/) to talk about Carol Danvers and all her roles, including being the (Hala) star of her own movie!
Nic and Eric talk book news and reviews and find a book that has never checked out of the library...which reminds them of ANOTHER book that has never checked out!
Nic and Eric talk about what they've been reading, check out the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the Oscars and the New York Times Best Sellers list. Plus a fond farewell to Peter Tork of the Monkees.
Nic and Eric talk book news, reviews and are joined by Malik Acosta to talk about Kwame Alexander!
Nic and Eric check out which books are becoming movies in 2019 and decide which ones sound too scary to see!
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Books-Being-Made-Movies-2019-45432193
Nic and Eric (and Kate) talk about the honors and winners of the 2019 Youth Media Awards!
Eric and Nic are joined by Kendra from the podcast "9021 Here We G0" to talk about author Liane Moriaty! Plus, book news and reviews!
Nic and Eric are ready for 2019 but first they're going to look back on the year that was.
Nic and Eric are joined by past guest Beau for their first Christmas book club! And it does not go well!
Nic and Eric talk about book news and best sellers and interview Donna VanLiere, author of the Christmas Shoes and many more! The interview starts around minute 26.
http://www.donnavanliere.com/
Nic and Eric are joined by Children's Librarian, Kate as they discuss the 2018 winners of the Goodreads Choice Awards!
https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-books-2018?int=gca_eb
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and interview author Greg Kincaid about his past, present and future books! The interview begins around minute 22.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/81608/greg-kincaid
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and find new, sexy books for your browsing ease!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and see what books they might want to give as gifts this holiday season!
https://www.self.com/gallery/best-books-gift-guide?fbclid=IwAR2DF8Acq0II64jLTHZzEd-Y1Dwgk-2ggOj3zfmS2uF7HFPbaJ5xgDRn_s8
The All the Books Show strikes a sad note as Eric and Nic shine a light on the late, great Stan Lee. Excelsior!! Plus Nic reviews the latest from Stephen King and Hank Green.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and compare memories of the SNES and Sega Genesis.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and this year's Goodreads Choice Awards nominees!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, the winner of the Man Booker Prize and book club Stephen King's The Dead Zone.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and find a Lonely Hearts Book Club pick that bores them to tears.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk with Sally Murphy all about Halloween...for a fourth time!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and Goodreads' most popular page-to-scream books! https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1382
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the most challenged books of 2017.
We dig deep into Micheal Crichton's back catalog and discuss his debut novel. Nic reviews Paul McCartney's Egypt Station. Plus, the National Book Award Longlist is released.
Nic and Eric check in on Chris Tolkien, talk Death of Superman and sit down with the cast of The Valley Theatre production of "She Loves Me!" Guests include Mike Cox, Amanda Cox, Joshua Ellis and Vanessa Farnsworth.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and interview award winning author, Joe Haldeman. They discuss his classic book The Forever War and get in to his time writing Star Trek. Interview starts at 38:30! http://www.joehaldeman.com/
The Hugo Awards were announced and we have some thoughts. Plus, we remember Neil Simon and discuss new fiction.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and look at the sexiest, newest books out there!
Nic gets a visit from an old friend, Jesse Ryals, as he and Eric discuss prolific Sci-Fi author Timothy Zahn. Plus, book recommendations and info on upcoming releases!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and interview author Wendy Corsi Staub!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight author Tess Gerritsen!
In this special episode, we interview Tess Gerritsen, author of the Rizzoli and Isles series, Playing with Fire and Gravity. We also re-issue our first author interview with Julia Spencer-Fleming.
The one with Rachel Cohn! Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and interview Rachel Cohn, author of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist! Interview starts at 41:49 http://www.rachelcohn.com/
In a special, bonus episode, Nic and Eric review Ant-Man and the Wasp and then go about ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Spoilers, Iron Man 2 doesn't rank so high!
It's Broadway, baby! Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk their's and the listener's favorite Broadway musicals! With special guest Kendra Mikols!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about some favorite albums and tunes!
Tune in as we hit a milestone with episode 150! Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the ideal setting for reading. Plus, listener responses!
http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/news/20180701/strongall-books-podcast-reaches-milestonestrong
It's the start of the Summer Reading Season! Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction. Then stick around for a special interview (minute 45) science fiction author, David Dvorkin! http://www.dvorkin.com/dwriting.php
It's a soapbox episode! Nic and Eric talk about some of their passions, plus the usual upcoming: book releases, literary news and recommendations.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk spy stories, with only a few double crosses!
Eric and Nic sit down with Edgar Award winning author, Alex Berenson, (http://www.alexberenson.com/) to discuss his work. The interview begins at minute 45.
Plus the Audie Awards, book news and reviews.
Nic and Eric are joined by special guest artist Amy Coon (http://www.amycoonart.com/aboutme)to talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and host a special Lonely Hearts Book Club that's all about cover art (round two!)
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate the 2018 Nebula Awards!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out another book that has never been checked out!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss books they didn't like, but are glad they read. Plus, the shortlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction is announced.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the winners of this year's Edgar Awards! http://www.theedgars.com/nominees.html
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk poetry, as one does during Poetry Month! https://www.huffingtonpost.com/victoria-chang/13-poetry-collections-for_b_5065153.html
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and get award season fever with the Pulitzer Prize winners!
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate National Library Week by sharing memories of libraries of their own and from listeners!
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about the best books they've read this year (so far)!
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about novelizations, both old and new!
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and new books that thrill us!
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and look over the long list for the Women's Prize for Fiction! https://www.womensprizeforfiction.co.uk/
Nic and Eric talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and throw a post-Oscar party! Who won, who lost and is Eric still reeling from the emotional fallout of Logan?
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and interview Elisabeth Elo, author of North of Boston!
http://elisabethelo.com/
Eric, Nic and Kate talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the Printz, Caldecott, Newbery and Geisel award winners of 2018!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and find love for the unloved books! It's Everglades Nurse by Peggy Gaddis.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and get excited for the adult books of 2018! Sorry YA, but you had your spotlight! Grown up time!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and see what new YA books are coming out in 2018!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out the 2018 Edgar Award nominees! http://www.theedgars.com/nominees.html
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and see which books are making the jump to screen in 2018! https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Books-Being-Made-Movies-2018-43205946
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the art of the book club!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and take one last look at the year that was 2017.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out the best selling books of 2017!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out Bookbub's Christmas book picks of 2017! https://media.bookbub.com/blog/2017/11/29/christmas-books-2017/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about a bunch about the holidays. Plus, a Take 5 with special guest Beau Hutchings!
Eric, Nic and Kate talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and cover the 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and finally a lonely heart for their book club. Plus, Nic's little sister Kristi makes a return visit.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about the winners of the National Book Awards of 2017! http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2017.html#.WhSJEDdryMo
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about authors they wish they could meet and talk with.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and then go back (even though they know better) and spotlight Lee Child's Jack Reacher with a return from Nic's brother Steve!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and Nic interviews author Naomi Shihab Nye. The interview begins at 27 minutes.
http://www.barclayagency.com/site/speaker/naomi-shihab-nye
Eric and Nic are joined by Miss Kate, the children's librarian, to discuss the works of Naomi Shihab Nye.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk with Sally Jacoby Murphy all about Halloween. The season that is better than other seasons.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and see what spooky books came out in 2017!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and dig into more new books!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the best banned books of last year!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about the Emmys and favorite shows!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the fall season of page-to-screen adaptations. http://www.vulture.com/2017/08/18-book-to-film-adaptations-still-to-come-in-2017.html
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and look back at their summer of reading.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and go back to school for some required reading. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/10/required-reading_n_3894596.html
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and revisit an ooooooold friend. It's a Lonely Heart's Book Club, The Cat's Meow by Robert Wright Campbell.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about this year's Hugo Awards! http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2017-hugo-awards/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight young adult author, John Green with featured guest (and theme song composer) Ben layman!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss James Patterson, co-author of many books! Special guest Steve VanValkenburg.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the early 2000s. For real. This time they do!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate turning 100 episodes old!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss famous, unfinished books and the morality of publishing them. http://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/10-unfinished-novels
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with Sarah Keeler, a wizarding super fan.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss whether the finite time we have on earth should be used on rereading favorite books.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and discuss some sexy new books.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, find a lonely heart book, come up with a great 90s comedy, discuss the Mummy and more about Woman in Cabin 10.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and re-return to the Guardian's newest project as they list 100 of the best non-fiction ever! https://www.theguardian.com/books/series/100-best-nonfiction-books-of-all-time
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about Wonder Woman's history and best stories. Featuring special guest Hilary Gunning of the Previously on X-Men podcast. http://previously-on-x-men.libsyn.com/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about Dragon Teeth and the other posthumous releases of Michael Crichton with special guest Stephen VanValkenburg.
Find Eric's full review here: https://ericmikols.com/2017/05/23/book-review-dragon-teeth/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, review Riverdale and talk about other podcasts they like!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and use there time travel powers to explore the awesomeness that was the 90s. 90s haters, this is going to be a tough one for you. Featuring special guest Stephen VanValkenburg.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, the Edgar Awards and find a sensual Lonely Hearts Book. http://www.theedgars.com/nominees.html
That time All the Books Show music maestro Ben Layman dropped an unexpected parody song into the feed.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, poetry and what to do during a book rut! Also, a fan song. A FREAKING FAN SONG! (Minute 16:16)
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, pizza puns and look at the Hugo Award 2017 nominees and the Pulitzer Prize winners! http://www.pulitzer.org/ http://www.thehugoawards.org/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, Danielle Steel's pen-names and discuss the favorite mystery series of theirs and the listeners...or do they? Yes. They do.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases and literary new. Then, Nic interviews author Julia Spencer-Fleming, author of the Clare Fergusson books! For those in a hurry, the interview with Julia Spencer-Fleming starts at minutes 34:00. Enjoy! https://us.macmillan.com/author/juliaspencerfleming/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, cat fiction, make enemies and discuss some sexy new books.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss some of their favorite female authors just in time for Women's History Month.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight Lemony Snicket! Featuring returning guest Stephen VanValkenburg plus Kristi VanValkenburg too!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and a very lonely book that's may have been affected by the Y2K bug.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the 2017 Oscars. Then, they're back in their time machine to travel to the 1980s to see what books were big and what author's were living large. Really, it's a lot of Stephen King books.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and NBC's recommendations for Black History Month. They then suggests the graphic novels for those who don't like superheroes, because they do love graphic novels. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/14-books-read-black-history-month-n301786
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the romantic works of Nicholas Sparks! Eric's wife, Kendra Mikols (of the 9021 Here We G0! podcast), joins the fun for this special Valentine episode.
https://soundcloud.com/9021hereweg0
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss the works of Dan Brown with Stephen VanValkenburg!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and dig into the Youth Media Awards! Children's librarian, Kate Miller, makes her All the Books Show debut. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/american-library-association-announces-2017-youth-media-award-winners
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and travel to and through the 70s! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and get excited for 2017's books! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and go through the page to screen options of 2017! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and high light some sexy new books!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and close out 2016 with a look back on the most popular books, their favorites and listener's picks. Bring on 2017! Special Guest Jessica Wieszczyk.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the holidays. Do you have a favorite Christmas movie? Is it A Wonderful Life? Because Nic has never seen it.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards! How many have you read?
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the new Star Wars books that have come out since Disney has started publishing them.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and the science of book clubs.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, the 2016 National Book Awards and a little bit about Thanksgiving... 2016.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and find a lonely hearts book club that's called the Pigman!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and discuss books and films of war and veterans.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, talk about the Man Booker Prize and book club two of our own Halloween reads!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate the spookifying holiday of Halloween for a second year!
Eric and Nic discuss Alexander McCall Smith's recent trip to the David A. Howe Public Library in special episode of All the Books!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about this year's Nobel Prize for Literature winner, Bob Dylan!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate turning sixty by going to the sixties!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about Alexander McCall Smith, soon to be guest of the David A. Howe Public Library!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about banned books, how dumb it is to ban books and where people who ban books should live. Don't ban books. http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/censorship/bannedbooksthatshapedamerica
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about historical fiction, what it is, what it isn't and, guess what?, more book shots!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and find a lonely hearts book club selection trapped in... Maze Runner?
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and return to the Guardian's newest project as they list 100 of the best non-fiction ever! http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/100-best-nonfiction-books-of-all-time
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about their favorite and least favorite page-to-screen adaptations! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about this year's Hugo Awards! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library. http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2016-hugo-awards/
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, are in awe of James Patterson's business sense and visit and old friend in the Lonely Hearts Book Club. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and have modern day Mozart, Ben Layman, on to talk about Neil Gaiman. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrate their 50th with the 50s! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk a lot about young adult graphic novels! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk Star Trek until they're beyond! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight some new books in the collection! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, Spielberg, Harrison Ford, the Matrix, Stephen King... really, they rabbit trail a lot this episode! But they also find some more bad reviews for classic books!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight playwright Neil Simon! Joining us is the cast of Valley Theatre's production of Neil Simon's The Star Spangled Girl.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and host a special Lonely Hearts Book Club that's all about cover art! Special Guest, Artist Amy Coon!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and finally get around to reading each others book picks!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight Michael Connelly with our second time guest, Steve!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about books that let them down. They let them down hard.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and look at the Guardian's newest project as they list 100 of the best non-fiction ever! http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/100-best-nonfiction-books-of-all-time
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and make apologize to the late, great Louis Armstrong. Plus, we spotlight a few new-to-the-world books!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and look for hidden gems you might not have heard about. Plus, Eric apologizes for last episode's mistakes!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and have another meeting of the Lonely Hearts Book Club!
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and working through your to-read list! And the article referenced can be found here; http://bookriot.com/2016/04/10/spring-clean-your-goodreads-tbr-pile/ The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk westerns! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight Rainbow Rowell! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and host their second run of Who's First Line is it Anyway? The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and record their second Nights episode! Why podcast anywhere but home? Plus, Eric gives us the rundown after visiting Anime Boston! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about their favorite Superman stories ever! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk about their favorite Batman stories ever! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and celebrated a welebrate of a writing, Dr. Seuss. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight author Robert B. Parker! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out bad reviews for classic reads! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and Harry Potter 8(?) And with the Grammys, they get into their favorite albums of all time! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and go through the page to screen options of 2016! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and have another session of the Lonely Hearts Book Club! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and play a new game of Whose First Line Is it Anyway? The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and dig into the Youth Media Awards! http://www.ala.org/alsc/2016-alsc-book-media-award-winners The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and take another look at hidden gems. And since this is the first podcast recorded after sundown and at one of our homes, it's our first 'Nights' episode! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and share their favorite reads of 2015! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and spotlight their first author of the year, John Grisham! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and feature a winter-themed Lonely Hearts Book Club! Plus, Keturah Cappadonia joins us for a quick talk about the Fantastic Beasts trailer and a review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Also, time-travel! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Amanda Smith joins us for a lively conversation on our favorite Star Wars Books! Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and talk a whole lot about Star Wars books new and old! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and check out the winners of the 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and Nic finally gives us some Christmas books to read! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and start a new recurring segment about obscure books! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and dig into their favorite non-fiction books. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and see how weird therapy can get when you're a guy named Blake. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and chat about James Bond in all forms. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news and finally reveal their favorite books of all time. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news (Eric might get a little too aggressive about Harry Potter fans), and give Stephen King the spotlight he deserves. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, tease Nicholas Sparks and try to figure out what makes a werewolf a wolfen. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and throw an early Halloween party with their favorite spooky reads! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and focus their author spotlight on Joyce Carol Oates. Special guest Michelle LaVoie joins the discussion! The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and what amounts to Richard Nixon/Raymond Carver fan-fiction. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and shine a spotlight on Young Adult fiction, both favorites and those that aren't favorites. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and find another book that has never checked out before, although, it was a man. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, and talk about their first featured author, the late, great Michael Crichton. Eric may or may not ramble about Jurassic Park. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library.
Eric and Nic talk about upcoming book releases, literary news, dig through the stacks to find a detective story that has never checked out and talk about the soon-to-visit Joyce Carol Oates. The official podcast of the David A. Howe Public Library