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HUSH: a podcast from your library – Episode 28 – Dystopian Fiction

Posted by Lissa Staley on September 14, 2012

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Thad Hartman and Lissa Staley host a (46:13) discussion with Marie and Stephanie about the popularity of dystopian stories in books and movies. Find out what to read after you finish The Hunger Games and then share your dystopian recommendations with us!

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HUSH: a podcast from your library – Episode 16 – Best of 2011

Posted by Lissa Staley on January 6, 2012

Podcast 16: Best Books of 2011

Listen to Thad, Lissa and Stephanie banter about recent best books in the HUSH podcast (44:40), Have you read any of our recommendations? What were your best books of 2011? Subscribe on iTunes and continue the discussion on the library’s Goodreads group!

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    Saturday, June 22
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    Saturday, June 22
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    Sunday, June 23
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  • Display: Summer Reading with Topeka Authors

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