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Lisa Hedger

Everyone Loved It But Me

A weekly Arts, Books and Education podcast
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Everyone Loved It But Me

Lisa Hedger

Everyone Loved It But Me

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Everyone Loved It But Me

Lisa Hedger

Everyone Loved It But Me

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On this special Mother’s Day Episode, Lisa talks with her Mom, Carleen Shidler, and her daughter, Liz Hedger. They share their reading journeys and how the types of books they read have changed over time. Books Discussed:  Chesapeake by James A
Lisa discusses some unique programs available at libraries across the country. She examines libraries such as the New York Public Library and its career programs.  The Indianapolis Public Library has a long list of health and safety programs Th
Lisa discusses The Women by Kristin Hannah, published in February 2024 and about a woman named Frances “Frankie” McGrath, who becomes a nurse in Vietnam. This episode has massive spoilers in the book. If you want to learn more about the book wi
Lisa discusses The Women by Kristin Hannah, published in February 2024 and about a woman named Frances “Frankie” McGrath, who becomes a nurse in Vietnam. The book is unique in that it highlights the nurses in Vietnam.  The Washington Post offer
Lisa discusses an overlooked book, Foster by Claire Keegan and also Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. The New York Times addresses this book and also talks about how novellas don’t get the same attention as other books. For more inform
Lisa discusses A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles and the new TV show, which was just released on Paramount Plus. There will be spoilers for the first TV episode.Lisa discussed the book in 2022 with author Joshua Berkov and if you would like
Lisa discusses Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. Published in 1948, the book details South Africa before the apartheid political system came into effect. The book sold more than 15 million copies before Paton’s death. It is studied intern
Lisa and her special guest daughter, Liz Hedger, discuss the super-popular Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.  Lisa and Liz discussed the first book in the series, Fourth Wing in the fall of 2023 in the Fourth Wing Episode and if you haven’t listent
Lisa discusses several books to consider putting on your To Be Read (TBR) list for reading and learning more about powerful women in our history. There’s a wide variety of books discussed in today’s episode.  Here’s a list of books to consider
Lisa and Diana Rodriguez Wallach talk about young adult horror books. Diana is a multi-published author of young adult novels. Her recent young adult Latinx Horror novel is Lizzie Borden meets Supernatural, named Hatchet Girls. It was released
Lisa and Diana Rodriguez Wallach discuss Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews, a gothic horror novel about four children trapped in an attic by their mother and grandmother. This book was the first in a series. The book sold more than 40 millio
Lisa discusses a number of unpopular bookish opinions including celebrity stickers affixed to book covers. There’s also a discussion about where to put award stickers on books in Publisher's Weekly. Another pet peeve discussed is the cartoonish
Lisa discusses Britney Spears: The Woman in Me, a memoir that was released in the fall of 2023. Britney Spears discusses the trauma she experienced in her childhood and even as a young adult. She had very few advocates in her life sticking up f
Lisa discusses Being Henry: The Fonz and Beyond: Henry Winkler’s Memoir. Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond by Henry Winkler Lisa talks about Winkler’s memoir and how he delves into his dyslexia and his highly complex relationship with his pare
Lisa discusses the celebrity memoir Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar, which came out in the fall of 2023. She was raised in a conservative household and is famous because her family was on TLC’s popular show, 19 Kids and Counting. Jill marries
Lisa discusses Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. This is a young adult book based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan centered on the Ojibwe tribe and a young adult who tries to solve a murder mystery. The artwork on the cover is beauti
Lisa and Boston artist Julia Purdy discuss Still Life by Louise Penny, the first Inspector Gamache series. This was published in 2005 and there are 18 books in this series. It is an internationally recognized series.  This article in Vox discus
Lisa discusses how challenging it can be when you're in a reading rut and crafts some ideas on how to move past the rut along with other unique reading goals for 2024. Consider goals that go beyond the "number" of books you read. 
Lisa discusses her five most favorite and least favorite books that she read in  2023. Not all of these books were written in 2023.  Books Discussed:Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candace M
Lisa discusses some of the most anticipated books for 2024. She highlights books written by extremely popular authors such as Matt Haig, Emily Henry and Kristin Hannah.   Books Discussed:  The Life Impossible by Matt HaigJames by Percival Evere
Lisa discusses her reading in 2023 and ways you can evaluate your success other than just hitting a certain number of books.  Books discussed: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Bit Flip by Mike TriggMonique and the Mango Rains by Kris Holloway Falling for
 Lisa and romance author Libby Kay discuss Libby’s book series, the Buckeye Falls novels. She’s written four so far and is working on the fifth one. You can find all of the books on her website, but books in that series include Falling for You:
Lisa and author Libby Kay discuss Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. This was a humorous holiday book released in 2001 and turned into a popular movie by the name of Christmas with the Cranks. Libby has written the Buckeye Falls novels, includ
Lisa and author Genevieve Wheeler discuss the 1984 by George Orwell. They discuss the book in depth including a number of topics such as the forbidden affair in the book. The book was written more than 70 years ago, but it discusses how a numbe
 Lisa discussed her five favorite audiobooks that she listened to this year and a number of her favorite audio books.  Books discussed:  Hey Kiddo: A Memoir by Jarrett J. Krosoczka  Spare by Prince Harry Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
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