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Notes From the Library
Hosted by Emma Woodhead · EN
In a world full of stories, it's hard to choose what's next!
Join Emma in this weekly podcast to discuss books, screenplays, poetry, journalism, and so much more. Learn about how these books have shaped their respected fields and how to become a better writer.
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Reservoir Bitches
2w ago00:28:40Tap to summarizeIn this eisode Emma talks about one of her favorite short story collections, Reservoir Bitches by Dahlia de la Cerda that was longlisted on the 2025 International Booker Prize. Tune in to talk about this book and why Emma, personally felt, it should have won the prize. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Ada Holloway's Had Enough: Interview with Randi Smith
Apr 2100:42:53Tap to summarizeWelcome to a very special episoide of The Notes From the Library where Emma is interview debut author and friend of the show Randi Smith. Tune in to learn about this wonderful debut, the experiences of being an indie author, and fighting books bans both fictionally and in reality. Follow Randi on InstagramRead more from Randi on SubstackAnd buy the book anywhere books are sold! - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Starry and Restless: Interview with Julia Cooke
Mar 2700:27:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Emma is sitting down to talk with the author of Starry and Restless, Julia Cooke. Tune in to talk about three extraordinary women who shaped journalism and the real history of them that will become one of the best adventure books you've ever read. Follow Julia on Instagram here- - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Betty Hughes
Jan 2300:12:49Tap to summarizeIn today's episode Emma is talking about Betty Hughes written by Anna Woiwood. Tune into talk about a wonderful romance novel filled with love, self-discovery, and chasing your own desires in a society that isn't ready for a woman to do that. Please support Anna on Instagram @anna.w.writes - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →The Amberglow Candy Store
Dec 1600:11:45Tap to summarizeWelcome to another episode! In this episode Emma is talking about The Amberglow Candy Store which is a cozy fantasy book that follows a magical fox spirit, Kogetsu, who sells candy to human who are in need to guidence. Kogestu is one of the most interesting and charming characters that Emma had encountered in this type of novel and tune in to find out why she loved this book so much. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Walking Practice
Dec 500:18:42Tap to summarizeWelcome back to another episode of The Notes From the Library Podcast. In this episode, Emma is talking about the novel Walking Practice by Dolki Min, which is a strange yet profound novel that explores what it is like to live in a body that doesn't feel like yours from the perspective of a human-eating alien.Tune in to talk about this book, and here is the link to Gunpowder, Fiction & Plot who I mentioned in this episode and had recommended this book on his channel. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Aug 2901:00:36Tap to summarizeKaylee is joining Emma again today for another exciting episode where the duo talks about the newest addition to the Hunger Games series. Sunrise on the Reaping follows the story of Haymitch in the 50th Hunger Games and how the seeds of the rebellion were planted long before Katniss stepped foot in the arena.- - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Booker Prize 2025 Reaction
Jul 3000:21:58Tap to summarizeThe 2025 Booker Prize Longlist is finally here! Tune in to learn about what books are on the longlist and which book is already on Emma's shelf, and she is starting to read from this amazing batch of books. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →The ACOTAR Series with special guest Kaylee
Jul 1200:43:28Tap to summarizeJoin Emma for a special episode with the return of a very special guest! Kaylee has returned to the show to talk about the entire ACOTAR series. Tune in to learn about theories, favorite parts, and hopes for the next book! - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
Transcribe →Read Around the World Update
Jul 400:24:04Tap to summarizeIt's been a while, but Emma is back and episodes are returning. To kick off the return, Emma is giving an update from the Read Around the World series. Tune in to hear which books she's read as she checks off Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Palestine, Turkey, Sweden, and the United States from her list of countries. - - ┈┈∘┈˃̶༒˂̶┈∘┈┈ - -Let's be friends on GoodReadsFollow the official show Instagram
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