by Lis Hedger | Mar 22, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Show Notes Lisa discusses The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, a historical fiction novel about the development of the Oxford English Dictionary. Kirkus Reviews describes that this book shows why ‘women needed to be in the room where and when it’s...
by Lis Hedger | Mar 15, 2023 | Podcast
Show Notes Lisa and Laura Szaro Kopinski discuss Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is the only book she wrote. The early reviews were mixed, and it wasn’t as popular, but writer Virginia Woolf loved the book. Now, BBC and others have placed it on their top 100...
by Lis Hedger | Mar 8, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Show Notes In this episode of Everyone Loved It But Me, Lisa discusses strategies for writing a negative or constructive book review. In most cases, she tries to share specific aspects of the book that might appeal to other readers. This Book Riot piece discusses ways...
by Lis Hedger | Mar 2, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Show Notes Lisa and Alli Hoff Kosik take a deep dive and discuss the popular book Verity by Colleen Hoover. This New York Times piece discusses Hoover’s immense popularity and how she rapidly rose to fame. Alli Hoff Kosik is a full-time freelance writer, editor and...
by Lis Hedger | Mar 2, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Show Notes This is a revisited episode where Lisa replays her discussion with Kate Reynolds a librarian from Canada. They first spoke in February 2022 to discuss Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision in February 2021 not to ‘publish six books. This episode is being...
by Lis Hedger | Feb 22, 2023 | Podcast, Uncategorized
Show Notes Lisa discusses Normal People by Sally Rooney, a popular book about first love. Many college students love the book and a reporter with The Ball State Daily wrote a piece about why the book is the “love story of our generation.” A TikTok...
