All About Books Podcast
1) “Good Soil:The Education of an Accidental Farmhand” by Jeff Chu
In mid-life, Jeff Chu left his job as a magazine writer for grad school at Princeton Theological Seminary. The school had a 21-acre farm, the “Farminary”, where Chu worked. Pat Leach talked to Jeff Ch...Show More
2) “James” by Percival Everett
Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Literature, “James” by Percival Everett is a retelling of Twain’s Huckelberry Finn from the perspective of the enslaved Jim. The river journey contains the same c...Show More
3) “The Unauthorized Biography of Lincoln, NE” by Matt Steinhausen
No matter how long you’ve lived in your hometown, there's still more to learn. While some of the things you thought were local history, may in fact be myths. Fascinating history, lots of photos, and e...Show More
4) “On the Hippie Trail" by Rick Steves
The backpacker’s journey from Istanbul to Kathmandu was once known as the “Hippie Trail” A 23-year old Rick Steves made that trip and documented everything- the adventures, getting lost, and the peopl...Show More
5) “Clutch” An Education at Work”.by Linda Pawlenty
Having a job during school to help ends meet is pretty typical, but UNL PhD student Linda Pawlenty’s side job was on a different level of different. Pawlenty drove a concrete mixer truck while earning...Show More
6) "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben
Peter Wohlleben is a forester and author whose book, "The Hidden Life of Trees" was a best-seller. Now, that title has been given a graphical makeover with all 240 pages having color illustrations in ...Show More
7) “Becoming Earth” by Ferris Jabr
The ancient idea that the world is alive was long ridiculed by some scientists, but that’s changing. The view of Earth as a vast interconnected living system is gaining acceptance. “Becoming Earth” by...Show More
8) “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout
Award-winning author Elizabeth Strout returns to Crosby, Maine in her latest novel about new friendships, old loves, and to ask the question- what does anyone’s life mean? Hear a review of “Tell Me Ev...Show More
9) “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar
Cyrus is a newly sober son of Iranian immigrants. Guided by the voices of artists, poets, and kings, he embarks on a quest to uncover a family secret. Hear a review of the New York Times best-selling ...Show More
10) “Robert F. Kennedy:The Road Not Taken” by Dennis &Laura Crawford
Nebraska was one of only 15 states that held primaries in 1968. Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy campaigned hard in the state. “Robert F. Kennedy: The Road Not Taken” by Dennis and Laura Crawford...Show More