On Nonfiction 77 - Slowspoke
We discuss the twin narratives of a man traveling by unicycle between North Carolina and Arizona, and the same man in his pursuit of a simple life with nature - in an American old-growth forest.
On Nonfiction 50- What is Nostalgia in the 21st Century?
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About this Episode
A look at how the nature of nostalgia has changed in the consumer culture of the recent decades, focusing much more on a return to childhood, rather than a wistfulness for a lost era or place.
CONSUMED NOSTALGIA by Gary Cross
THE CLASSIC TELEVISION REFERENCE by Hank Moore
TOYS OF THE 50'S, 60'S AND 70's by Kate Roberts & Adam Scher
TIME PASSING by Sylviane Agacinski
THE WAY WE NEVER WERE by Stephanie Coontz
Recent Episodes from Nordonia Hills Branch Library's Podcast
On Nonfiction 76 - Connections
We discuss a clever series of chance encounters between disparate historical figures and celebrities.
HELLO GOODBYE HELLO by Craig Brown
THE KNOWLEDGE WEB (one of many titles) by James Burke
On Nonfiction 75 - Top Dog: Winning, Losing, & Competition
This month we review a book that explores the many factors involved with our triumphs, failures, and the results of competition in our lives.
TOP DOG by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman.
On Nonfiction 74 - An Elemental Story
We discuss the story of the periodic table, and the many fascinating tales behind the various elements contained within.
THE DISAPPEARING SOPOON, by Sam Kean
On Nonfiction 73 - The Revenge of Analog
We discuss the explorations of David Sax, who finds many successful and diverse analog ventures in the midst of our digital world.
THE REVENGE OF ANALOG by David Sax.
On Nonfiction 72 - Books You May Have Missed 2017
We present edited excerpts of our annual book talk, describing various titles from the previous year. (Original program date: 1/16/18).
The complete book list is available at the Nordonia Hills Branch Library.
On Nonfiction 71 - Moving to Alaska
This month, we discuss people who decided to move even farther north to live - in Alaska or the Arctic.
THE ALASKAN RETREATER'S HANDBOOK by Ray Ordorica
CALL OF THE AMERICAN WILD, by Guy Grieve
IN THE EMPIRE OF ICE, by Gretel Ehrlich
AMONG GRIZZLIES, by Timothy Treadwell
On Nonfiction 70 - A Year of Watching Movies
We explore three different ways to arrange your movie-watching year.
A YEAR OF MOVIES by Ivan Walters
PETER BOGDANOVICH'S MOVIE OF THE WEEK by Peter Bogdanovich
A YEAR AT THE MOVIES by Kevin Murphy
On Nonfiction 69 - Tasting Parties
During this season of get-togethers, we discuss a unique type of party: the tasting party.
TASTING CLUB, by Dina Cheney
PETITE EATS, by Timothy Lawrence
THE COCKTAIL CLUB, by Maureen Petrosky
TASTING WINE & CHEESE, by Adam Centimore
On Nonfiction 68 - It's All a Game
With autumn settling in, we discuss indoor pursuits, such as playing board games.
IT'S ALL A GAME, by Tristan Donovan
FAMILY GAMES: THE 100 BEST, edited by James Lowder
THINGS WE THINK ABOUT GAMES, by Will Hindmarch & Jeff Tidball