The Book Owl Podcast
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The Book Owl Podcast delights your inner book nerd and feeds your reading addiction with everything you didn't know you wanted to know about books. Delivered with plenty of light humor, each episode spins tales from tantalizing tomes to luscious libraries, and literary lore to quirky bookstores.
So, if you've ever wondered what book will kill you, whether dogs read, or why a bookstore has a train running through it, it's time to get caught in The Book Owl's beak.
The Book Owl Podcast, we give a hoot for book nerds.
Who am I? I'm Tammie Painter, a writer and proud book nerd. In the podcast I'm telling book- and reading-related tales that I find fascinating and know you will too.
So, if you've ever wondered what book will kill you, whether dogs read, or why a bookstore has a train running through it, it's time to get caught in The Book Owl's beak.
The Book Owl Podcast, we give a hoot for book nerds.
Who am I? I'm Tammie Painter, a writer and proud book nerd. In the podcast I'm telling book- and reading-related tales that I find fascinating and know you will too.
Latest episode
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Quickie: Bye Bye, Birdie
It's a bittersweet announcement today for the podcast because the Book Owl has decided to fly the coop. That's right, the podcast is ending. But don't cry because in this quickie announcement I'll tell you how you can still get your fix of tales of … -
27. Comic Fun with Les Bandes Dessinées
It's time to get your nerd on with this one because we're talking comic books. Specifically, comic books from France and Belgium. That sounds really specific, but these books -- known as les bandes dessinées -- gained popularity in the 1930s and hav… -
Mini-Episode: The Uncanny Raven Winston Book Launch
It's just another quick message during The Book Owl's April break to tell you all about the latest book in the Cassie Black Trilogy, The Uncanny Raven Winston. Where to find the trilogy... * The Undead Mr Tenpenny https://books2read.com/CassieBlack1… -
25. Going to Bookish Extremes
The Book Owl Podcast is (almost) a year old! And like many people will do during milestone birthdays, The Book Owl has decided to take things to the extreme. Sorry, it doesn't involve bungie jumping. In this episode we explore some bookish extremes f… -
24. The Lucky Book of Kells
It's a few days early for St. Patrick's Day, but The Book Owl just couldn't wait to share with you the luck of the Irish...or rather, the luck of one of Ireland's most famous books and how its story weaves together with the history of Trinity College… -
23. Super Sappy Letters of Love
The Book Owl is a little belated, but this episode is all about the lovey-dovey, super-gushy story of love letters. From that very first Valentine (which may not actually exist) to the oldest (and sappiest) love letter in English, it's time to use wo… -
22. The Devil’s in the Details
Back in the day, even printing a Bible required getting in league with the devil...printer devils, that is. Discover the legends and lores in this re-released and re-mastered version of a Book Owl classic...you know, back when I was beyond nervous wh… -
21. Getting a Feel for Braille
Happy Braille Literacy Month, everyone! In this episode discover what workshop accidents and Napoleon have to do with the creation of one of the most intriguing forms of reading and writing. Links Mentioned in This Episode * The Louis Braille Museum… -
20. That Time a Fire Built a Library
We here at The Book Owl Podcast do NOT approve of book burning. However, there was a time in recent history when a fire was actually good for books, libraries, and for the book lovers of Chicago. Links Mentioned in This Episode * Many thanks to Jonn… -
19. The Tiptop Books of 2020
One of the taglines for The Book Owl Podcast is, "Everything Books, Minus the Reviews," but as this wacky year is winding down, I thought I'd make an exception and share with you my absolute top book picks I found during the extra reading time 2020 h…
