I’m always intrigued to find out what book clubs around Lawrence are reading, both out of curiosity as well as a selfish desire to build my own reading list. From books that offer classic comedy, to a tale about traveling giraffes, to a horror novel featuring a murderous telepathic pig, our local book club friends…
Year of Hanx Part 3: Four Pretty Good Ones
Tom Hanks was recently quoted as saying he's made four "pretty good" films in his career. Although said in jest, he also had me wondering—How would I have lived my life differently these past nine months, if he'd just told us what they were from the beginning? I plowed through far more than four this…
Boring Ghosts of Douglas County
Well, it’s that time of year again when everyone starts up the ghost talk. Lawrence has its fair share of haunts, many of which are entertainingly chronicled in Paul Thomas’ Haunted Lawrence, which has recently been adapted for kids. I’m one of those people who would love to see a ghost, but for whom ghosts…
‘Tis the Spooky Season
Deck the halls with bats and cobwebs, Spooky Season is in full swing! Have you dusted off your witch's hat, coaxed your skeleton from its closet, and saluted your neighborly black cat? Good! Have you chosen your pumpkins for carving, checked your basement for ghosts, and stocked your cupboards with candy? Excellent! Looking for some…
062: Uh Oh, There Are Ghosts
Join Book Squad members Polli Kenn, Adam Lopez and special guest Christina James as they talk about the possible reasons behind why some of us like getting scared. In this episode Polli does a lot of navel gazing, Adam hangs out with some goats, and Christina really likes mowing the lawn.
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