Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club
Episodes
Go Ask Alice, by Beatrice Sparks (1971) feat. Helen Anderson & Carrie Poulsen
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
References* https://www.instagram.com/helenandersoncomedy/ Listen and subscribe to Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club. If you like what you hea...
Forever..., by Judy Blume (1975) feat. Alyanna Padilla
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, by Alison Bechdel (2006) feat. Kendra Larsen
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas (2015) feat. Hattie Woods
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini (2003)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Bonus: Interview with Joe Skelley, host of Book Lounge by Libby Podcast
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
References* queerliberationlibrary.org * https://bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org/* ala.org * libbylife.com* libbylife.com/bookloungeListen and su...
Year of Wonders, by Geraldine Brookes (2001)
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Cinderella is Dead, by Kalynn Bayron (2020)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Communism & Marxism
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Literalism
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Dialogic Questioning
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Foil
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview with Sabrina Baeta, PEN America
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Allegory
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Literacy Series: Satire feat. Kerry Soper
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Season 4 Summer Reading List and some news!
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Books* Nineteen Minutes, by Jodi Picoult* The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini * Cinderella is Dead, by Kalynn Bayron * A Court of Thorns and Roses, by...
Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison (1977)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
References* Listen and subscribe to Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a rating and revie...
The House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende (1982)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway (1940)
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Bone, by Jeff Smith (1991) feat. Greg Soper
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Rekindling: Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (1953) feat. Natalie Christensen
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
References * Beyoncé’s “Formation” music video* Dr. Sarah Coyne, “Media Rules and Problematic Media Use”Listen and subscribe to Burn This B...
The Agony of Alice, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (1985)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Gossip Girl, by Cecily von Ziegesar (2002)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Twilight, by Stephanie Meyer (2005) feat. Renae & Randi Deighton
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you need help, call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Listen and subscribe to Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club. If you like wha...
Interview with Kasey Meehan, PEN America
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
References* PEN America Freedom to Read Statement* PEN America book bans research and resources* PEN: Nearly 200 Percent Surge in School Book Bans Dur...
Rekindling: The Giver, by Lois Lowry (1993) feat. Micah Clemence
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Republishing one of our favorite episodes for Christmas! We hope you are having a happy holidays and are building memories with your families. Referen...
Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson (1999)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (1977)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou (1969)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Interview with EveryLibrary & PEN America's Freedom to Read
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show up and speak up! Join us with EveryLibrary’s Peter Bromberg and PEN America’s Tasslyn Magnusson who are seeing how book bans are affecting au...
Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi (2003)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong (2019) feat. Alyanna Padilla
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Referenceshttps://dvan.org/2019/08/book-review-on-earth-were-briefly-gorgeous/https://geoffwhaley.com/2020/08/14/on-earth-were-briefly-gorgeous-ocean-...
Season 3 Reading List!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This season…* On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong* Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi* I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou* B...
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas (2017)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Please join usReferences* Adriana E. Ramirez on why readers love ‘The Hate U Give’ - LA Times*https://youtu.be/OOac2vjHuyY*http://www.apache-stron...
Rekindling: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume (1970)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library As...
The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison (1970) feat. Camille Price
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
References* Toni Morrison's legacy of language* Toni Morrison’s prose peels back the pain, beauty of Black experience* Toni Morrison’s Profound an...
All Boys Aren't Blue, by George M. Johnson (2020)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
References* “Black Queer Author George M. Johnson’s Family Showed Up To Fight Back Against A Book Ban — And They Won” - Buzzfeed News* “The ...
The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie (2007)
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
References* The Native Harvey Weinsteins (Blog)* 'It Just Felt Very Wrong': Sherman Alexie's Accusers Go On The Record (NPR)* American Genocide: A pod...
Rekindling: Dungeons & Dragons feat. Adventure AI
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a rerun of one of our favorite episodes. Nicolle and Eden discuss Dungeons & Dragons and the Satanic Panic with Adventure AI’s ...
Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford (1987) feat. kids!
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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What does a librarian even do? feat. Linea Kemsley
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
References* https://www.ala.org/united/friendsListen and subscribe to Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club. If you like what you hear, please con...
Beloved, by Toni Morrison (1987)
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
References* Laura Plantation* “My Grandmother’s Hands” - SpotifyListen and subscribe to Burn This Book: A Banned Books Book Club. If you like w...
Sex education with Katie Workman, LAC, MAPC
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Books recommended by Katie Workman, LAC, MAPC - Counselor of Psychology:* Who Has What* Where Willy Went* 30 Days of Sex Talks* The Care & Keeping of ...
Rekindling: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain (1884)
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a rerun from Season 1. We’ll be back with another book soon!In the meantime, check out our friends at Banned Camp who just fini...
Where Did I Come From? & It’s Perfectly Normal, by Peter Mayle & by Robie Harris (1973 & 1994) feat. Dominique Dizon-Thomas
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Gender Queer: A Memoir, by Maia Kobabe (2019) feat. Linea Kemsley
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton (1967)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along w...
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, by Jesse Andrews (2012)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Jesse Andrews’s Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re re...
Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (1932) feat. Candice MacAllister
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World with Candice MacAllister (this podcast’s graphic designer!).Follow us on Instagram @burn...
Maus I & II, by Art Spiegelman (1980) feat. Amy Nielsen
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Art Spiegelman’s Maus I & II with Amy Nielsen.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re rea...
Looking for Alaska, by John Green (2005) feat. Theodore Wilkins
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss John Green’s Looking for Alaska with writer Theodore Wilkins.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next b...
Dungeons & Dragons feat. Adventure AI
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Dungeons & Dragons with Adventure AI’s Jason Conforto, Tyler Crump, and Alex the Language Lord.Follow us on Instagram @burn...
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding (1954) feat. Micah Clemence
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss William Golding’s Lord of the Flies with Micah Clemence.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book w...
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky (1999)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Stephen Chbosky’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re...
Goosebumps, by R.L. Stine (1992) feat. Sam Moynihan
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps with horror fan Sam Moynihan.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’...
Interview with Utah Educator of the Year Kristen Oda
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Banned Books Week! Get involved and voice your support of books! In this episode, Nicolle and Eden talk to an Educator of the Year, Kristen Oda...
Yoko, by Rosemary Wells (1998) feat. Banned Camp
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crossover episode to kick-off 2023’s Banned Books Week! Nicolle and Eden discuss Rosemary Well’s Yoko with Banned Camp’s Dan Schulz and Jennife...
A Light in the Attic, by Shel Silverstein (1981)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Shel Silverstein’s A Light in the Attic. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading....
The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger (1951) feat. Brendan Seagle
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye with social worker Brendan Seagle.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to se...
Season 2 Summer Reading List!
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer reading assignment for our next season coming in September! Excuse all the clicks and pops—Nicolle is the sound engineer so I was just record...
Anastasia Krupnik, by Lois Lowry (1979)
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Lois Lowry’s Anastasia Krupnik.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along...
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (1953) feat. Natalie Christensen
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 with Natalie Christensen.Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling (1997)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first of her Harry Potter series (all of which have been chall...
Harry Potter, feat. kids!
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and her nieces talk about Harry Potter. Follow us on Instagram @burnthisbookpodcast to see the next book we’re reading. Read along with us! ...
And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson (2005) feat. Kandace Flanary
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Peter Parnell’s and Justin Richardson’s And Tango Makes Three with biology lecturer Kandace Flanary.Follow us on Instagra...
Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck (1937) feat. Christy Thomas
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men with high school English teacher and author Christy Thomas, which has be challenged over t...
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle (1962)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association be...
The Giver, by Lois Lowry (1993) feat. Micah Clemence
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Lois Lowry’s The Giver, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Association began tracking in t...
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood (1985) feat. Stephanie Toman
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Association ...
The Adventures of Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey (1997)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants (we just read the first one), which has be challenged over two decades since the American L...
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain (1884)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has be challenged over three decades since the American Library Asso...
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume (1970)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library As...
Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya (1972) feat. Taylor Sorenson
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle, Eden and special guest Taylor Sorenson discuss Rudolf Anaya’s Bless Me, Ultima, which has be challenged over three decades since the Americ...
In the Night Kitchen, by Maurice Sendak (1970)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolle and Eden discuss Maurice Sendak’s picture book In the Night Kitchen, which has be challenged over two decades since the American Library Ass...
Introduction
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enter the controversial pages of banned and challenged books, of censorship and culture wars. Join Nicolle Okoren and Eden Wen each month as they read...