Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — On this episode of “Beyond the Next Chapter,” host Whitney Clark introduces the Silent Book Club. What is a silent reading group? Think of it as a flash mob for your readers. You show up with your book and meet other readers. They are less pressured than traditional book clubs and are becoming increasingly popular. Whitney spoke with organizers of the Phoenix and East Valley Silent Book Club chapters who said they currently meet twice a month.
listen and subscribe
available now: Stream | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube
previous episode
Kristin Hanna talks about her new book 'The Women': Whitney talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hanna. Even if she doesn't immediately recognize her name, chances are she's seen her books. Hannah has written over 20 of her novels, including “The Nightingale,'' “The Four Winds,'' and “The Great Alone.'' Hollywood is also paying attention to her. Her book Firefly Lane became the number one series on Netflix worldwide the week it was released, and Warner Bros. Picture Group has already acquired the rights to The Women in advance. Hannah's latest book, The Women, is a fictionalized account of the stories of the brave nurses who served during the Vietnam War. Hannah grew up during that era, and it had a huge impact on her life. Fans of Hanna's work will see familiar themes in “The Women,” such as the power of female friendship. “The Women” is on sale wherever you buy books.
Whitney's Origins of Reading and How to Become a Reader: The first episode of Beyond the Next Chapter introduces host Whitney Clark and details the origins of her reading. Her earliest memories include her father reading her books to her and taking her to the library and bookstore. Whitney is joined by her father and Samantha Mears of the Maricopa County Library District, who is also a young reader herself. Samantha will show you how to encourage children to read through her 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
Copyright 2024 KTVK/KPHO. All rights reserved.
