Read This Book!

Host Lisa Von Drasek and guests review books from various genres: including children’s literature, cookbooks, science, mysteries, and popular literature. This audio podcast also includes episodes from the video podcast, Read This Book!, also hosted by Lis

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The Dean reviews ‘The Color Kittens’

Posted May 6, 2020 • 00:07:12

Dean of Libraries Lisa German joins Lisa Von Drasek to review "The Color Kittens" on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota...

Earth Day 2020: Books about the environment

Posted April 21, 2020 • 00:08:37

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Kristen Mastel has chosen three books to highlight the environment and the world around us, in this...

Annotated Editions: Sherlock Holmes and Sandman

Posted April 8, 2020 • 00:06:06

Tim Johnson recommends two annotated books — Sherlock Holmes and the Sandman — in this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota...

#OperationReadAloud fills a needed gap for kids

Posted March 29, 2020 • 00:07:02

By Mark Engebretson Lisa Von Drasek With schools closed and libraries shuttered due to COVID-19, children find themselves sequestered at home — many...

‘Making Comics’ with Lisa Von Drasek

Posted March 20, 2020 • 00:06:33

Lisa Von Drasek discusses Making Comics by Scott McCloud, Making Comics by Lynda Barry, and Comics: Easy as ABC by Ivan Brunetti in this episode of...