Book Arena from Somerset Libraries
Books & Literature
What’s the point in reading!!! Should you read Jane Austen? Is Dune the greatest sci-fi ever written? What should I read next? Join library staff as they share their love of books (and hatred of some books) in Book Arena. The place for book discussion, polls, rants and much more as we try to make reading more accessible for everyone!
Location:
United States
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Books & Literature
Description:
What’s the point in reading!!! Should you read Jane Austen? Is Dune the greatest sci-fi ever written? What should I read next? Join library staff as they share their love of books (and hatred of some books) in Book Arena. The place for book discussion, polls, rants and much more as we try to make reading more accessible for everyone!
Language:
English
Episodes
Banned book part 1
9/14/2021
This time the Council are discussing The Lorax and The Hate U Give. What do they have in common? Both were banned, tune in to find out why.
Duration:00:13:48
Banned book part 2
9/14/2021
Here is part 2 of the councils discussion their chosen banned books, tune in to hear their thoughts on the topic.
Duration:00:10:58
Banned book part 3
9/14/2021
The final instalment of the banned book trilogy. Do you agree with the reasons these books were banned or not? Listen in to our final thoughts.
Duration:00:12:59
Recommended Reads - banned books
9/14/2021
Here are some of our recommendations of books that have been banned around the world
Duration:00:06:30
We recommend - deep blue between.
8/31/2021
The council of 3 have some fun book recommendations for this weeks episode!
Duration:00:08:49
Deep Blue between part 2
8/17/2021
Hear the conclusion from the Council of 3 as to whether Deep Blue Between passes the Councils Scrutiny!
Duration:00:16:49
Deep Blue Betwen Part 1
8/3/2021
The council of 3 are excited to share their thoughts on the Deep Blue between by Ayesha Harruna Attah (shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize 2021)
Duration:00:16:14
Colour of Magic - We Recommend!
7/27/2021
Not sure where to start with Terry Pratchett? Or would like a recommendation for a new author? Find out what the Council of 3 recommend in today's bonus episode.
Duration:00:18:41
Colour of Magic Part 2
7/20/2021
Today is the 2nd part of the Council of 3 discussing The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett. Tune in to find out if the Colour of Magic gets a thumbs up!
Duration:00:33:27
Colour of Magic Part 1
7/13/2021
Today the Council of 3 are discussing The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett. Tune in to find out what they think!
Duration:00:13:15
Bonus Episode – We Recommend!
6/29/2021
Join Dan, Josiah and Vicki as they recommend books after reading (or trying to read in some cases) Pride and Prejudice.
Duration:00:06:34
Pride and Prejudice – Part 2
6/15/2021
Join Dan, Josiah and Vicki as they share their concluding opinions of the classic Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Will it gain the approval of council? Find out in this week’s episode!
Duration:00:21:07
Pride and Prejudice – Part 1
6/1/2021
Join Dan, Josiah and Vicki as they share their opinions of the classic Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Will it gain the approval of council? Find out in this week’s episode!
Duration:00:15:22
Dune – Deep Dive Part 1 Introduction
4/30/2021
Today we start our deep dive in to Frank Herbert’s Dune. We discuss the 1st50 pages of this sci fi epic. Have a listen to see what we think!
Duration:00:26:24
Dune – Deep Dive Part 2
4/30/2021
We are deep diving into the Epic Dune by Frank Herbert. Listen as the council of 3 talk about things they’ve noticed while reading…
Duration:00:19:50
Dune Deep Dive Part 3
4/30/2021
The Council of 3 continue their deep dive into Dune by Frank Herbert with Part 3.
Duration:00:20:59
Dune – Deep Dive Part 4
4/30/2021
The Council of 3 continue their deep dive into Dune by Frank Herbert with Part 4.
Duration:00:19:00
Dune – Deep Dive Part 5
4/30/2021
The Council of 3 continue their deep dive into Dune by Frank Herbert with Part 5.
Duration:00:23:17
Dune – Deep Dive Part 6 Conclusion
4/30/2021
The Council of 3 are finally deep diving into the last part of Dune and whether it passes their judgement.
Duration:00:17:56