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The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast

In each episode Trevor Berrett and Paul Wilson have a pleasant conversation about books and reading. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Email mookseandgripes@gmail.com. mookse.substack.com

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Episode 44: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2022, Part II

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2022/12/29

In this episode, Paul and Trevor end the year on a high note by each unveiling their top 5 reads of 2022. To add to the fun, they’re again joined by a few friends who also share their top picks. Happy reading! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Email

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Episode 43: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2022, Part I

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2022/12/15

It’s that time of year again! This week, Trevor and Paul unveil the first half of their lists of top reads of the year. And to add to the holiday cheer, some friends and familiar faces (voices?) gather 'round to share their favorites, as well. Your TBR pile will never be the same--and that’s a good thing. For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at

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Episode 42: Settling In for a Long Winter's Read

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2022/12/01

What makes the perfect winter reading experience? A hot drink? A cozy fire? And what types of books draw you in during the cold, dark times of the year? Long tomes you can sink into? Seasonal favorites that remind you of days gone by? This week, we discusss our ideal winter reading experiences, share some favorite memories and chat about a few wintery reads (and rereads). As usual, our discussion had us pulling even more books from the shelves to keep us company as the year draws to a close. For

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Episode 41: The Magic of Libraries, with Nancy Pearl

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2022/11/17

This week, Trevor and Paul sit down with author and librarian extraordinaire, Nancy Pearl, to discuss the magic and importance of libraries. We share some favorite memories and stories, talk about what the future might hold and just gush about how much we love all things library. As always, we also have a nice chat about what we’re reading, so be sure you have a pen and paper handy! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the

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Episode 40: Book Prizes, with Lori Feathers

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2022/11/03

Book prizes tend to create a lot of buzz and conversation in the literary world. And that surely can’t be a bad thing, right? Some of us are longlist completionists, some patiently wait for the winner and others just let it all pass them by. This week, we’re joined by book critic and bookstore owner Lori Feathers to discuss literary prizes, including the newly launched Republic Of Consciousness prize in the U.S. and Canada, which she is spearheading. We also talk about backlisted titles and some of

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Episode 39: Scary Books That Kept Us Up at Night

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2022/10/20

Some of us read for escape, others for the beauty of language. And then there are those on a never ending quest to be scared witless! In this episode, we discuss a variety of scary reads, from ghost stories, to tales of dread to downright horror. We each share three of our favorite spooky books, discuss three short stories, and ask for a little help in finding books that will truly keep us up at night. Come listen to us. Forever. And ever. And ever. Happy Halloween, everyone! For complete

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Episode 38: Fictional Places We Wish Were Real

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2022/10/06

Borges’ library. Middle Earth. Avonlea. Literature is filled with wonderful and intriguing places we wish were real. This week, we chat about the different things that make these worlds so appealing and fascinating. And, of course, we each pick a few of our very favorites to discuss! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews

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Episode 37: Hotel Novels

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2022/09/22

What is your preferred hotel experience? Do you go for a break from it all? A secret meeting? Do you like seedy crime scenes, or ghosts from the past? Are you there in a crowd of interesting and troubled individuals? Or do you prefer to go out of season? This week, we are pleased to have Jacqui from JacquiWine's Journal as a guest to discuss hotel novels (with one short story from Paul). And happy fall, everyone! Thanks to everyone who entered our fall reading swag box giveaway! In this episode we

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Episode 36: Epic Books

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2022/09/08

This week, our two heroes journey across the wine-dark sea in search of their favorite epic reads. But first, they have to try to figure out what the heck that even means! Trevor and Paul discuss some of the criteria that make up an epic and have fun debating where the definition begins and ends. They also each bring five of their favorites for discussion (along with some honorable mentions, of course). And don't miss the announcement of the winner of Rodrigo Fresan's The Rememebered Part or the

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Episode 35: César Aira

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2022/08/25

Sliding doors? Nesting dolls? A bolt of lightning from on high? Talking about the works of Cesar Aira isn't always an easy task - but it sure is fun! This week, we take a discursive and meandering journey through the wonderful worlds of this magical author, including listeners’ favorite books, passages and memories. We also announce the winner of our Salka Valka giveaway and share the details of our next one! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If

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Episode 34: A Lost Lady

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2022/08/11

In this episode, Chris Wolak from the Book Cougars joins us for a wide ranging discussion of Willa Cather's A Lost Lady. We discuss myths, disillusionment, the passing of the American West, victims of masculine heroics, the economic realities of women throughout history, and much more. And don't miss our latest giveaway: a copy of Salka Valka, by Halldór Laxness! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show,

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Episode 33: Books About Growing Old

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2022/07/28

Growing old is the subject of a lot of great literature. In this episode, Trevor and Paul discuss some of their favorite books (and one short story) about growing old. They also annouce who won the signed copies of Mark Haber's novels! For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul

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Episode 32: Authors We Can't Quite Quit Yet

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2022/07/14

You know those authors and books that you can’t seem to connect with … but also aren’t quite ready to give up on? In this episode, Paul and Trevor try to figure out why some books and authors are easy to ditch while others keep calling to us. They each share a few examples from their own shelves and offer some ideas on why they can’t quit them. They also unveil the three (!) winners of the New Directions giveaways. And that's not the end of the giveaways. Listen to get a chance to win signed copies

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Episode 31: New Directions, with Mark Haber

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2022/06/30

This week, we’re joined by author and bookseller extraordinaire Mark Haber to chat about one of our favorite publishers: New Directions. Although Paul and Trevor can't compete with Mark’s ND tattoo, we can match his enthusiasm as we each share three of our favorite titles. Plus, there are not one, not two, but three bookish giveaways, so makes sure you listen in for details! Please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the

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Episode 30: Three Books with Brian Berrett

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2022/06/16

Please welcome Brian Berrett, Trevor's brother, back to The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast! Back, you ask? Yes! Brian started the original iteration of the podcast in 2012 with Trevor, and it's nice to have him back as a guest. In this episode we chat generally about loving books and then Brian shares three books with us. Please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at

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Episode 29: Summer Reading and Assigned Reading II

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2022/06/02

The official start of summer is just around the corner, but with kids finishing school and Memorial Day in the past, it feels like summer is already here. Warmer weather, longer evenings, outdoor eating . . . it can be such a lovely time of year. In this episode, Paul and Trevor devote a good chunk to discussing summer reading in general and plans for our own hot months of 2022. And part of those plans include a Mookse and Gripes Podcast bookclub! Help us choose which of these four books to read:

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Episode 28: Our Dustiest Books

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2022/05/19

If you're like us, sometimes you go buy a book you are so excited to read, only to then leave it unread on the shelf for . . . well, years maybe! In this episode Trevor and Paul look at some of their dustiest unread books. Also, listen up for the winner of our short books episode giveaway! If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon. Visit our blog at http://mookseandgripes.com/reviews. Follow us on Twitter @mookse and @bibliopaul. Email

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Episode 27: Short Books, Fiction

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2022/05/05

This week, Paul and Trevor discuss short books (fiction): what makes them special? Which authors specialize in brevity? How have short books impacted our lives as readers? We each share five or our favorites, as well as a ton of great listener recommendations. And be sure to stick around for a fun giveaway and a preview of an upcoming episode where we each assign the other a short novel. We hope you'll read along with us! If you'd like to support the show, visit The Mookse and the Gripes Patreon

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Episode 26: Books About Books, Fiction

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2022/04/21

If you're a bibliophile, what could be better than a book about books? This week, Trevor and Paul are joined by their good friend Simon Thomas to talk about their favorite novels set in the world of books, authors, libraries, and bookstores. We each choose three favorites, but we certainly don't limit our discussion to those nine choices. From Matilda and Bunnicula to Umberto Eco and Rose Macauley (and many, many more), this is another episode that is sure to bolster your TBR pile! If you'd like to

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Episode 25: Jane Austen

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2022/04/07

This week’s mega-episode is all about one of our very favorite authors. Trevor and Paul discuss Austen’s six major novels, chat about what makes her work so special and even take a crack at ranking their favorites! We also share listener feedback about favorite title and chat about various adaptions, both good and bad. And a special treat this week: an interview with Jane Austen scholar (and fan) Joan Klingel Ray, Ph.d, former president of the Jane Austen Society of North America and author of

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