Book Narcs

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“We read to know we’re not alone.” - William Nicholson, Shadowlands

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These are awesome.

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Amazon Music Book Club: Justin Pierre on Literary Influences on Motion City Soundtrack's New Album

Reading has a formative effect on a person, inspiring how they see the world and understand their place within it.

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Check out this interview I did with Amazon Music Book Club!

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Our Dear, Departed Books …By Tom Gauld via The New Yorker

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Book Narcs Episode 16: Geek Girls (and Guy)

In this episode we talk to wonderful Leslie Simon! Leslie is the author of Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide To Emo Culture, Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide To Your Favorite Music Scenes—From Punk To Indie And Everything In Between, and Geek Girls Unite: How Fangirls, Bookworms, Indie Chicks, And Other Misfits Are Taking Over The World. Her work has appeared on MTV.com, The Frisky, The AV Club, CrimeFeed.com, Huffington Post and WSJ. She is also a recovering Diet Coke addict with an unhealthy obsession for pop culture, double-duty household items and the wine glasses Olivia Pope drinks out of on Scandal.

We had an incredible time talking to Leslie about everything she has worked on, along with so many of the books she has enjoyed. This episode goes long, but hang on because Leslie was SUCH a blast to chat with, and she has a lot of wisdom.

Thanks to McNally Smith College of Music for producing our podcast!

Leslie's Links: www.twitter.com/redpatterndress www.instagram.com/redpatterndress www.twitter.com/geekgirlsunite www.instagram.com/geekgirlsunite www.leslie-simon.com www.geekgirlsunite.com Find Leslie's books on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble or by visiting your favorite independent bookstore!

Book Narcs’ Links: Subscribe to Book Narcs via iTunes Subscribe to Book Narcs via email   Book Narcs was brought to you by McNally Smith College of Music McNally Smith College of Music prepares students for a fulfilling future in music by providing a culture of learning that inspires intellectual, creative, and personal development and that enriches our world through their artistry and leadership.

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In celebration of getting back to recording more podcasts, we present you with an enthusiastic review of Brian Keith Diaz's book 1800 Miles To Nowhere by our very own Justin Pierre. Enjoy!

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Justin and Lindsay are at it again!

This time Lindsay reviews Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Enjoy!

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Book Narcs Episode 15: Fakebook Founding Father Fanatic For Frightening Fiction!

This episode features musician and all around super cool dude, Bill McShane! Bill used to sing and play guitar in Ultimate Fakebook. Now he sings and plays guitar in The Pride of Erie PA! He also has a mega-top-secret-awesome-job that we aren't at liberty to discuss (listen to hear him kind of explain it). We talk to Bill about all of these things and more, including his love of horror and science fiction. Good times were had by us, and good times will be had by you. Thanks to McNally Smith College of Music for producing our podcast!

Bill's Links:

www.twitter.com/bill_mcshane www.instagram.com/billmcshane www.facebook.com/thebillmcshane  [email protected]

The Pride of Erie PA Links:

YouTube videos playlist www.twitter.com/PrideOfEriePA www.instagram.com/theprideoferiepa www.facebook.com/ThePrideOfEriePA www.theprideoferiepa.com [email protected]

Ultimate Fakebook Links:

www.twitter.com/UFBRocks www.facebook.com/ultimatefakebook www.ufbrocks.com

Book Narcs’ Links: Subscribe to Book Narcs via iTunes Subscribe to Book Narcs via email   Book Narcs was brought to you by McNally Smith College of Music McNally Smith College of Music prepares students for a fulfilling future in music by providing a culture of learning that inspires intellectual, creative, and personal development and that enriches our world through their artistry and leadership.

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Episode Out Tomorrow!!!

Just a quick heads up. Due to us being out of the state without our gear, we were unable to upload the latest episode. Fear not. It will drop tomorrow! Hooray!

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Justin tentatively reviews Destry Rides Again by Max Brand. Enjoy watching him TRY to review a book. It is quite hilarious.

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Book Narcs Episode 14: Everything is Caffeinated

Today’s episode features local musician and coffee entrepreneur Lee Carter! Lee was a part of the former band Party House, is a part of a new instrumental project called E/Z/R/A, and is co-owner of the popular new coffee house in Minneapolis called Five Watt Coffee. We talk to Lee about some of his favorite books and get into our opinions on book clubs. Thanks to McNally Smith College of Music for producing our podcast!

Lee’s Links:   www.twitter.com/lpcarter www.instagram.com/leepain and on Vine.co at lpcarter Five Watt Coffee’s Links: www.twitter.com/fivewattcoffee www.instagram.com/fivewattcoffee Book Narcs’ Links:   Subscribe to Book Narcs via iTunes Subscribe to Book Narcs via email   Book Narcs was brought to you by McNally Smith College of Music McNally Smith College of Music prepares students for a fulfilling future in music by providing a culture of learning that inspires intellectual, creative, and personal development and that enriches our world through their artistry and leadership.

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Ladies and Gentlemen! We have re-returned! Here's a little update of things to come. Sorry for the grand delay. Enjoy!

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There was much to hate in this world and too much to love.

Gregory Maguire, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

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Girls need cold anger. They need the cold simmer, the ceaseless grudge, the talent to avoid forgiveness, the side stepping of compromise. They need to know when they say something that they will never back down, ever, ever.

Gregory Maguire, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

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I began to draw an invisible boundary between myself and other people. No matter who I was dealing with. I maintained a set distance, carefully monitoring the person’s attitude so that they wouldn’t get any closer. I didn’t easily swallow what other people told me. My only passions were books and music.

Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart

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But even so, every now and then I would feel a violent stab of loneliness. The very water I drink, the very air I breathe, would feel like long, sharp needles. The pages of a book in my hands would take on the threatening metallic gleam of razor blades. I could hear the roots of loneliness creeping through me when the world was hushed at four o'clock in the morning.

Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

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Do not leave your reputation to chance or gossip; it is your life's artwork, and you must craft it, hone it, and display it with the care of an artist.

Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power

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Men are men, vows are words, and words are wind.

George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons