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

Recent Episodes

Conan Doyle’s Wide World discussed on Read This Book!

Posted February 5, 2023 • 00:04:32

Sherlock Holmes curator Tim Johnson’s discusses Andrew Lycett’s book, “Conan Doyle’s Wide World,” on this installment of Read This...

‘What’s for Dessert’ and ‘Baking School’ featured on Read This Book!

Posted December 20, 2022 • 00:06:50

Science Librarian Megan Kocher, Curator of the University of Minnesota’s Kirschner Cookbook Collection, recommends “What’s for Dessert”...

‘Leave the World Behind’ reviewed on Read This Book!

Posted December 7, 2022 • 00:04:48

Alee Schmeirer and Lisa Von Drasek discuss “Leave the World Behind,” a novel by Rumaan Alam, about two families — strangers to each other...

Read This Book: ‘The Grieving Brain’

Posted November 7, 2022 • 00:05:41

Amy Riegelman and host Lisa Von Drasek discussed “The Grieving Brain” on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota...

Fantasy, sci fi, and horror on Read This Book!

Posted October 18, 2022 • 00:04:34

University of Minnesota Librarian Molly Bostrom from Magrath Library reviewed Duplex by Kathryn Davis and Abarat by Clive Barker on this installment...