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Recap Book Chat

Recap Book Chat

If you are looking for a place to dive into great books, unpack big ideas, and connect with a community of readers, you made it! My mom, Sheila Barnes has taught and inspired young minds as an elementary teacher for 40+ years. Her passion is reading and it is contagious. My name is Kate Matthews and I am an artist, seeker of wisdom and lifelong student. We decided to start a book club a couple of years ago which has impacted and grown us tremendously. We hope you will join in on the fun and get lost

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00:10:38

Kid Lit Locker- The Miniature World of Marvin & James...

Recap Book Chat ·

2022/06/14

Today we opened up our kid literature locker and pulled out three books from the adorable series, The Miniature World of Marvin & James. With the help of some pretty cool kids we recapped and discussed the books they had listened too. If you are on the hunt for some perfect first chapter books give a listen and see if Marvin and James are the right fit! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:36:27

Where The Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens

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2022/06/07

Listen to a recap of this fantastic novel and soon to be movie. Don’t worry, we were careful not to include any spoilers. Journey with us as we discuss this intriguing story of a young abandon girl who grows up in the marsh land of North Carolina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:30:43

Need Some Kid Read Aloud Book Ideas? Our Top 10 Picks!

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2022/06/02

Special episode of reminiscing with my younger brother Cam over our top childhood read aloud picks. Come along on our journey down memory lane and pick up a few new titles along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:44:46

East of Eden by John Steinbeck Conclusion (Spoilers)

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2022/05/25

Today we finish up this epic classic that frankly does not get the praise it deserves. East of Eden is a novel that leaves you ready to face life wether things look rosy or not. We deep dive into many characters and themes and include a couple of spoilers. If you haven’t read this book and are looking for more of an overview I suggest checking out the previous podcast where we cover parts one and two. Today we also launched our giveaway as well. The first three people to leave a review of the

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00:49:35

East of Eden by John Steinbeck Part 1&2

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2022/05/17

The 1952 classic by the infamous John Steinbeck has been keeping us on our toes and coming back for more. This biblical allegory of the Cain and Abel story is full of all the difficult human emotions and relationships and beautiful insight. We are halfway through the book and couldn’t wait to share what we have learned so far! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:36:06

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

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2022/05/11

A Mount Everest of classics yet most humbly written. Tolstoy said that the best Russian literature does not conform to standards, and War and Peace is definitely in a class of its own. It was first published serially, then published fully in 1869. Our favorite Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy explores complex ideas and brings new light to old ideas. War and Peace has long been hailed a literary masterpiece and we cannot disagree. It is a brilliant work of art and literary genius. The novel is massive and

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00:45:37

Grit by Angela Duckworth, a foundational and...

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2022/05/03

“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” Angela Duckworth’s book Grit is full of golden nuggets of wisdom! Today we dig out some of our favorite gems and make some practical connections. We have enjoyed this book so much and the how it has shaped our mindsets around parenting and teaching. https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ Check out this link if you want to see how gritty you are using Angela’s Grit Scale. https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/ Sheila also mentioned in the episode a

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00:22:41

Kid Lit Locker- Another Whole Nother Story By Dr....

Recap Book Chat ·

2022/04/26

Today we take a look in our Kid Lit Locker with some special kid guest who help us recap the second book in the Whole Nother Story series. We didn't realize it at the time when we were recording, but there is a third and last book of the series called No Other Story. This was an enjoyable, quirky, and entertaining read but again leaves you hanging at the end. Gerry Swallow, a stand up comic and screenwritter who goes by the pen name Dr. Cuthbert Soup does an excellent job of word play and perfectly

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00:43:33

The Last Green Valley By Mark Sullivan leaves us...

Recap Book Chat ·

2022/04/20

Today we recap a must read, The Last Green Valley. Mark Sullivan hits a home run again in this compelling story of grit and faith and hope in the mist of overwhelming obstacles. This book follows the real life story of the Martel family in the middle of WWII caught between two dictators on there incredibly journey in search for freedom. We are so grateful to Mark Sullivan for capturing and recording this seemingly impossible story. We are forever changed and inspired to stay grateful and hopeful no

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00:33:26

Looking to improve your mindset? Think, Learn,...

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2022/04/12

Today we wrap up our recap of Dr. Leaf’s book Think, Learn, Succeed. We review her mindsets and also discuss neurographic art and its benefits. https://neurographic.art/ We also touch on Dr. Amen’s book and ANTs (Automatic, Negative, Thoughts) and a great technique to escape the hold of negatives thoughts. https://brainmd.com/captain-snout-and-the-super-power-questions https://drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book We enjoyed this book so much and found it super impacted. If you haven’t read

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00:35:05

Live No Lies by John Mark Comer Part One

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2022/04/06

“Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace” and this book certainly does deliverer on its subtitle. Today we jump into part one of Live No Lies and find out what one of those peace sabotaging enemies is. John Mark Comer did an excellent job of researching and tying together the ancient and modern. John Mark is an excellent communicator and is able to unpack some difficult subjects in an effective and attention grabbing way. To connect with John Mark and his current ministry

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00:36:25

The Shepherd of the Hills, the book that created...

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2022/03/29

The Shepherd of the Hills was written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright. It is a semi-fictional story of a man's journey through mountain folklore and forgiveness and the people he impacts along the way. The book became extremely popular at the time and was turned into a play on the actual location of the book's setting and brought in a lot of tourism. This is the book that created the town of Branson Missouri. The power of literature is amazing! You can still check out the play to this day in

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00:40:17

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele...

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2022/03/22

A fantastic historical fiction novel that follows the life of a blue skinned woman in Kentucky during the 1930’s. This book brings to light many unheard-of historical facts, deep seeded racism, extreme poverty and overcoming insurmountable obstacles. We are joined today by Lisa Lock, a wonderful watercolorist and avid reader to recap this eye-opening read. We love her designs for bookmarks and notebooks! Check out the links below to connect with

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00:26:47

Beneath a Scarlet Sky, a True Heroic WW2 Story

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2022/03/15

Unbelievable true story of war hero Pomo Lella. Mark Sullivan describes his efforts on the Underground Railroad helping Jews escape during World War II and his spy activities while driving one of Germany’s top ranking Nazi officers. We are joined today by Ashlea Skipper, director of PCA and avid reader, who shares her insights on this fabulous read. If you are wanting a coffee to go with your book check our Ashlea’s new business, Scooter’s Coffee located at 1402 W Wilson St, Borger TX 79007 ---

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00:36:23

Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak Part 2

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2022/03/08

Today we recap the second half of the controversial classic Doctor Zhivago. This 1957 Russian novel was a dense, impactful, eye opening and difficult read. We deep dive into some of the symbolism around Christianity and the Russian political climate at the time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:33:55

Think, Learn, Succeed by Dr. Caroline Leaf Part One

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2022/03/01

Drop those highlighters! Dr. Leaf enlightens us on better ways to retain information. We begin this episode with a look at our feedback stack! We are so grateful for everyone who has sent in feedback and will once a month share something we have received. We would love to hear from you too so be sure to follow us on Facebook and leave a comment there or leave a voice message by clicking the link at the bottom of the show notes. Today we recapped the first half of Think, Learn, Succeed. There is so

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00:39:25

Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak, a Dangerous Novel

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2022/02/22

Doctor Zhivago is a classic Russian novel first published in 1957 in Italy. The novel was banned in Russia and was not allowed to be published until three decades later due to his "dangerous" content and anti-communist feel. Boris Pasternak won the Nobel Prize in literature because of the book but was not allowed to accept the award. The novel follows the life of a doctor and poet, Yuri Zhivago as his country goes through, WWI, the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the subsequent Russian Civil War of

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00:28:10

A Whole Nother Story by Dr. Cuthbert Soup

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2022/02/15

A Whole Nother Story is a fun, witty, children's book of spy fiction with plenty of great lessons and slapstick comedy to keep young readers engaged. I read this to my 7 and 6 year old boys who loved it and joined us on the podcast to share their two cents. This is the first book in the series so expect to be left hanging, but not to worry, the second installment is already available. Happy reading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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00:47:14

Searching for joy? Author John Mark Watson reveals...

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2022/02/07

A must read for everyone! Add this one to add your book stack. Joyous Leadership is an authentic, memorable, life changing read. It is chalked full of nuggets, insight and wisdom that will help you live your best life. This is our first episode where we have been able to interview an author. John Mark Watson was as delightful and engaging to talk to as his book was to read. Check out the links below to connect with Mark and order his book. https://johnmarkwatson.com/ Order the

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00:28:32

Young adult thriller, Among the Hidden by Margaret...

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2022/02/01

If you have ever wondered what a totalitarian government would feel like, take a look at the book Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. This is a quick read and a great recommendation for reluctant readers or anyone looking for a series to read. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recapbookchat/message

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