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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. M...
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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Shannon was given a signed secondedition copy of This Side of Paradise, which she treasured as a piece of literary history.
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It was a second edition copy of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was his first published novel, and it was signed.
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Shannon was given a signed secondedition copy of This Side of Paradise, which she treasured as a piece of literary history.
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It was a second edition copy of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was his first published novel, and it was signed.
The Little Engine That Could (Original Classic Edition)
Errol mentioned that his father gave him this classic children's book on his second birthday as part of the same gifting tradition.
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My father had started a tradition on my first birthday by giving me one book, The Pokey Little Puppy. The second birthday I got two, The Little Engine That Could and The Little Red He...
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Errol mentioned that his father gave him this classic children's book on his second birthday as part of the same gifting tradition.
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My father had started a tradition on my first birthday by giving me one book, The Pokey Little Puppy. The second birthday I got two, The Little Engine That Could and The Little Red Hen.
Coraline
This book was named as one of Neil Gaiman's award-winning, New York Times bestselling novels.
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Neil Gaiman is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of novels such as Neverwhere, American Gods and Coraline,
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
This book was named as one of Neil Gaiman's award-winning, New York Times bestselling novels.
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Neil Gaiman is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of novels such as Neverwhere, American Gods and Coraline,
Prodigal Sons and Material Girls
How Not to Be Your Child's ATM
Ivan McClellan mentioned that his work documenting the black cowboy experience had been published in a book.
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My work has been featured in museums. It's been featured in magazines and published in a book.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: You Can't Go Back
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Ivan McClellan mentioned that his work documenting the black cowboy experience had been published in a book.
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My work has been featured in museums. It's been featured in magazines and published in a book.
North American Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 Student's Book
It was mentioned by Romy Negron as a book she was reading in high school while preparing for a Latin competition. She said she was "still stuck on book two" of the course.
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I'm still stuck on book two of the Cambridge Latin Course, a great read if you ever have the chance
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: The Games We Play
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It was mentioned by Romy Negron as a book she was reading in high school while preparing for a Latin competition. She said she was "still stuck on book two" of the course.
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I'm still stuck on book two of the Cambridge Latin Course, a great read if you ever have the chance
The Aeneid
The Original Unabridged and Complete Edition (Virgil Classics)
Romy Negron's Latin teacher, Adam, referenced Virgil's Aeneid to support a student's answer during a Latin competition. The specific line cited was Book 1, line 324.
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excuse me but actually in Virgil's Aeneid book one line 324 he uses the alternative the alternative poetic form of the word which is the form that Keegan answered with
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: The Games We Play
Romy Negron's Latin teacher, Adam, referenced Virgil's Aeneid to support a student's answer during a Latin competition. The specific line cited was Book 1, line 324.
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excuse me but actually in Virgil's Aeneid book one line 324 he uses the alternative the alternative poetic form of the word which is the form that Keegan answered with
Rawhide Dog Treats | Healthy, Grass-Fed Buffalo Jerky Raw Hide Chews | Hickory Smoked Flavor | Jerky Braids, 10 Count
It was a book written by the storyteller's mother to help her overcome recurring nightmares about bison. The book was successful in eliminating her nightmares.
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my mother amazing person she is she went and wrote a book for me a book about how I Jesse teamed buffalo bones that terrifying bison and it worked totally three year old me turned me into having no mo...
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Put to the Test
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Put to the Test
It was a book written by the storyteller's mother to help her overcome recurring nightmares about bison. The book was successful in eliminating her nightmares.
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my mother amazing person she is she went and wrote a book for me a book about how I Jesse teamed buffalo bones that terrifying bison and it worked totally three year old me turned me into having no more nightmares
Fear of Flying
A Novel
This popular novel celebrated its 49th anniversary, remaining continuously in print and selling over 35 million copies globally in more than 50 languages.
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Erica Zhang is a celebrated poet novelist and essayist with over 27 published books that have been influential all over the world.
— Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Seven Deadly Sins
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Episode: 25 Years of Stories: Seven Deadly Sins
This popular novel celebrated its 49th anniversary, remaining continuously in print and selling over 35 million copies globally in more than 50 languages.
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Erica Zhang is a celebrated poet novelist and essayist with over 27 published books that have been influential all over the world.
Erica's most popular novel Fear of Flying just celebrated its 49th anniversary Never out of print it has sold over 35 million copies in over 50 languages
Reliquaria (The Raz/Shumaker Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Poetry)
The speaker bought this book and was struck by how many of the poems told stories, which was inspired by the story shared in the podcast.
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R.A. Villanueva is the author of Reliquaria, winner of the Prairie Schooner Book Prize.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: The Push and the Pull
The speaker bought this book and was struck by how many of the poems told stories, which was inspired by the story shared in the podcast.
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R.A. Villanueva is the author of Reliquaria, winner of the Prairie Schooner Book Prize.
I bought Ron's book and was struck by how many of his poems tell stories.
If
Trading Your If Only Regrets for God's What If Possibilities
This poem was given to Glenn North by his grandmother for his eighth birthday instead of the GI Joe he wanted. He later memorized it and appreciated its rhythm and rhyme, which encouraged his own poetry writing.
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If you can feel the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds worth of distance run then yours is the earth and everything that's in it. And which is more you'll be a man my son.
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This poem was given to Glenn North by his grandmother for his eighth birthday instead of the GI Joe he wanted. He later memorized it and appreciated its rhythm and rhyme, which encouraged his own poetry writing.
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If you can feel the unforgiving minute with 60 seconds worth of distance run then yours is the earth and everything that's in it. And which is more you'll be a man my son.
although the only thing my grandmother gave me was the poem If by Rudyard Kipling, I have to admit it was a much better gIft than a GI Joe, even one with a kung fu grip.
The Waste Land and Other Poems
The host read the opening lines of this poem to conclude the episode, noting that T.S. Eliot was her second favorite Missouri poet.
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April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.
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The host read the opening lines of this poem to conclude the episode, noting that T.S. Eliot was her second favorite Missouri poet.
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April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain.
Dreams from My Father
A Story of Race and Inheritance
Jin Au-Yung was reading this book, which is Barack Obama's biography, at the time he met the senator and had him sign it.
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And in my hand, I had this book, Dreams of My Father, that I was reading, which is his biography.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Don't Stop the Music
Jin Au-Yung was reading this book, which is Barack Obama's biography, at the time he met the senator and had him sign it.
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And in my hand, I had this book, Dreams of My Father, that I was reading, which is his biography.
And he signs it, right? Keep up the good work to Jin and Carol.
Baking with Julia
Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers
Esther McManus mentioned that a recipe for her croissants could be found in Julia Child's book, which highlighted the tradition of baking.
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you can find a recipe for a stairs amazing croissants in Julia Child's book Baking with Julia and on our website the mock org
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Matters of the Heart
Esther McManus mentioned that a recipe for her croissants could be found in Julia Child's book, which highlighted the tradition of baking.
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you can find a recipe for a stairs amazing croissants in Julia Child's book Baking with Julia and on our website the mock org
The Little Engine That Could (Little Golden Book)
This book was among the two books the narrator received on his second birthday as part of his father's ongoing yearly tradition.
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The second birthday I got two, The Little Inch and the Could and The Little Red Hen.
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This book was among the two books the narrator received on his second birthday as part of his father's ongoing yearly tradition.
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The second birthday I got two, The Little Inch and the Could and The Little Red Hen.
The Unexpected Journey
Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path
Marguerite Maria Rivas stated she was working on a mixed-genre volume combining poetry and narrative about journeys.
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She's at work on a book about journeys, a mixed-genre volume combining poetry and narrative.
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Location, Location, Location
Marguerite Maria Rivas stated she was working on a mixed-genre volume combining poetry and narrative about journeys.
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She's at work on a book about journeys, a mixed-genre volume combining poetry and narrative.
How to Tell a Story
The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
This book by the podcast organization was promoted as coming out in paperback and included an official book club guide.
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On that note, here's a shameless plug for the Moth's book How to Tell a Story. It comes out in paperback on April 25th and includes an official book club guide for maximum shareabilit...
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This book by the podcast organization was promoted as coming out in paperback and included an official book club guide.
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On that note, here's a shameless plug for the Moth's book How to Tell a Story. It comes out in paperback on April 25th and includes an official book club guide for maximum shareability.
Full Cannon
Love, Leadership and Making a Difference
This was Carl Cannon's autobiography, which was available on Amazon.
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Carl's autobiography titled Full Cannon, co-authored with Lance Zedrick, is available on Amazon.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Navigating the Gray
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Navigating the Gray
This was Carl Cannon's autobiography, which was available on Amazon.
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Carl's autobiography titled Full Cannon, co-authored with Lance Zedrick, is available on Amazon.
The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves
A Novel
This was one of the two novels written by James Hahn-Matson.
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He's the author of two novels, The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves and Reprieve, which was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and more.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Navigating the Gray
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This was one of the two novels written by James Hahn-Matson.
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He's the author of two novels, The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves and Reprieve, which was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and more.
Reprieve
A Great Fall or Halloween Read
This novel was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar and Esquire, and it was also featured on the Today Show.
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He's the author of two novels, The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves and Reprieve, which was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and more. And it was featured on the T...
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This novel was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar and Esquire, and it was also featured on the Today Show.
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He's the author of two novels, The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves and Reprieve, which was named the best book of 2021 by Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and more. And it was featured on the Today Show.
Unapologetically Ambitious
Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms
This was James Hahn-Matson's upcoming novel from William Murrow HarperCollins.
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Keep an eye out for his upcoming novel, The Grand Imposters, from William Murrow HarperCollins.
— Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Navigating the Gray
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Episode: The Moth Radio Hour: Navigating the Gray
This was James Hahn-Matson's upcoming novel from William Murrow HarperCollins.
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Keep an eye out for his upcoming novel, The Grand Imposters, from William Murrow HarperCollins.
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