The Library of Podcasts

Explore how 1979 became a turning point in Middle Eastern history with 'Black Wave' by Kim Ghattas. A captivating account of regional upheaval, exploring deep-seated rivalries and cultural battles that shaped our world 🎧👇 @KimGhattas @HenryHolt thelibraryofpodcasts.com/black-wave-sau…

Discover the shocking truth behind one of the largest human trafficking cases in the US. 'The Great Escape' by Saket Soni is a riveting account of immigrant workers' journey from captivity to their bold march for justice. 🎧👇 @saket_soni thelibraryofpodcasts.com/the-great-esca…

Dive into the untold story of America's most overlooked president in 'A Man of Iron.' Troy Senik brings Grover Cleveland's bold, principled, and turbulent journey to life, in a biography as compelling as the man himself. 🎧👇 @troy_senik thelibraryofpodcasts.com/a-man-of-iron-…

Today marks the anniversary of the tragic Sand Creek Massacre. Grapple with its history and legacy through Ari Kelman's "A Misplaced Massacre." A crucial read for those seeking to understand the depths of American history. 🎧⬇️ #OnThisDay @Harvard_Press thelibraryofpodcasts.com/a-misplaced-ma…

In 'Pathogenesis,' Jonathan Kennedy reshapes history's narrative, revealing the true impact of germs. A journey from the Neanderthals' fall to the rise of empires, where microbes, not mankind, are the real victors. 🎧👇 @J_J_Kennedy @CrownPublishing thelibraryofpodcasts.com/pathogenesis-a…

Explore the power of empathy with Tracy Kidder's Rough Sleepers. Follow Dr. Jim O'Connell's remarkable path from Harvard to the streets, bringing hope and healing to Boston's homeless. A story of dedication and humanity. 🎧👇 #GoodreadsChoice thelibraryofpodcasts.com/rough-sleepers…

Delve into the deeper story of injustice in Nicholas Dawidoff's "The Other Side of Prospect." This finalist for the Helen Bernstein Book Award offers an immersive portrait of an American city marked by division and gun violence. 🎧👇 #books #podcasts thelibraryofpodcasts.com/the-other-side…

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Discover the disturbing realities behind the NHS's flagship gender service for children in "Time to Think" by Hannah Barnes. With unprecedented access, Barnes reveals a medical scandal where ideology trumped clinical practice 🎧👇 @hannahsbee @_SwiftPress thelibraryofpodcasts.com/time-to-think-…

Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong invites you on a riveting exploration in "An Immense World." Discover how animals perceive the Earth in extraordinary ways, forever altering your perspective. 🎧👇 @edyong209 @randomhouse thelibraryofpodcasts.com/an-immense-wor…

"The Facemaker" by Lindsey Fitzharris unveils the incredible work of surgeon Harold Gillies during WWI. Step into a world where medical artistry and courage met relentless horror to rebuild lives and faces. 🎧👇 @DrLindseyFitz @fsgbooks thelibraryofpodcasts.com/the-facemaker-…

Time's Echo" by Jeremy Eichler delves into the profound connection between music and history. Discover how composers like Strauss, Schoenberg, Shostakovich, and Britten shaped their wartime experiences into transcendent works. 🎧 @Jeremy_Eichler @BGPrize thelibraryofpodcasts.com/times-echo-the…

Jake Bittle's "The Great Displacement" unveils the reality of climate migration in the US. From Louisiana to California, people are on the move. Understand the impact of climate change and the migration reshaping our country 🎧👇 #ALA_Carnegie @SimonBooks thelibraryofpodcasts.com/the-great-disp…

Susan Shirk's "Overreach" offers a sobering look at China's journey from restrained power to global heavyweight. Discover how China's evolving foreign policy challenges the world, and why overreacting is not the answer. 🎧👇 @SusanShirk1 @OUPHistory thelibraryofpodcasts.com/overreach-how-…

Dive into the American West with "Brave the Wild River" by Melissa Sevigny. Join Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter as they chart the Grand Canyon's plant life while conquering the treacherous river. 🎧👇 @MelissaSevigny #ALA_Carnegie thelibraryofpodcasts.com/brave-the-wild…

Get ready for a riveting journey through America's past with Timothy Egan's "A Fever in the Heartland." Dive into the 1920s, the Klan's rise to power, and the woman who shattered their empire. 🎧👇 @nytegan #ALA_Carnegie thelibraryofpodcasts.com/a-fever-in-the…

Step into Kevin Waite's 'West of Slavery' and witness the American West as a battleground for the struggle over slavery. Explore a narrative that led to a nationwide crisis, testing the very foundations of the Union. 🎧👇 @kevinawaite @UNC_Press thelibraryofpodcasts.com/west-of-slaver…

The US West's colonization had a surprising Middle Eastern connection. Discover this riveting history in Natalie Koch's 'Arid Empire,' longlisted for the 2023 Cundill History Prize. 🎧👇 @VersoBooks @CundillPrize thelibraryofpodcasts.com/arid-empire-th…

Meredith Bagby's 'The New Guys' takes you behind the scenes of NASA's 1978 astronaut class. It's a saga of pioneers who dared to reach for the stars, breaking gender, racial, and societal barriers in space exploration. 🎧👇 @Merbagby #ALA_Carnegie #Space thelibraryofpodcasts.com/the-new-guys-t…

In 'Master Slave Husband Wife,' Ilyon Woo recounts the awe-inspiring journey of Ellen and William Craft. Their escape from slavery is not just a tale of freedom but a testament to the enduring power of love. 🎧👇 #ALA_Carnegie @ALALibrary thelibraryofpodcasts.com/master-slave-h…