Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Moderate
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast from the Keene State College English Department. We choose a book that is interesting to someone for some reason. Then we’ll talk about it and hopefully get somewhere fun

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Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Keene on Books Podcast

Mar 11, 2026 1h 12m

Keene on Books is back with an episode discussing Daniel Kraus's 2025 novel, Angel Down. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia Rabinowitz, the Assistant…

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins: A Keene on Books Podcast

Feb 22, 2026 1h 3m

Keene on Books returns with an episode on Suzanne Collins's 2025 novel and Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by…

Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: A Keene on Books Podcast

Feb 15, 2026 1h 14m

Keene on Books makes its 2026 return with an episode on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2025 novel Dream Count. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by KoB legend Dr.…

Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: A Keene on Books Podcast

Nov 21, 2025 1h 2m

Keene on Books returns with an episode on Agustina Bazterrica’s 2017 novel Tender Is the Flesh (Sarah Moses's 2020 English translation). Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons…

The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich: A Keene on Books Podcast

Oct 10, 2025 46m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Louise Erdrich's 2024 novel, The Mighty Red. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia Rabinowitz, Director of…

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A KoB Podcast

Sep 21, 2025 1h

It is autumn, and we are back. Keene on Books returns with an episode on Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2025 novel, Atmosphere. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Amber…

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe: A Keene on Books Podcast

Jun 16, 2025 1h 17m

Keene on Books returns with an episode on Rufi Thorpe's 2024 novel Margo's Got Money Troubles. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Amber Davisson, Professor and…

Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson: A Keene on Books Podcast

Jun 03, 2025 1h 9m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Kate Atkinson's 2024 novel, Death at the Sign of the Rook. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia…

Matrix by Lauren Groff: A KoB Podcast

Mar 07, 2025 1h 7m

Keene on Books returns with an episode on Lauren Groff's 2021 novel, Matrix. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Meriem Pagès, Professor of English and Director…

Redemption by Friedrich Gorenstein: A KoB Podcast

Feb 08, 2025 1h 7m

Keene on Books returns with an episode on Friedrich Gorenstein’s 1967 novel Redemption (Andrew Bromfield's 2018 English translation). Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is…

All Fours by Miranda July: A KoB Podcast

Jan 31, 2025 1h 4m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Miranda July's 2024 novel, All Fours. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia Rabinowitz, Director of Mason…

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe: A KoB Podcast

Jan 10, 2025 1h 31m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Maia Kobabe's 2019 graphic memoir, Gender Queer. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Eleanor Green, Teen…

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: A Keene on Books Podcast

Dec 11, 2024 1h 6m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Min Jin Lee's 2017 novel, Pachinko. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Cindy Cheshire, biblical scholar, JEDI…

Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele: A KoB Podcast

Nov 06, 2024 59m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing 2023's Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror, edited by Jordan Peele. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons…

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar: A KoB Podcast

Oct 21, 2024 1h 4m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Kaveh Akbar's 2024 novel, Martyr!. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia Rabinowitz, Director of Mason…

The Guest by Emma Cline: A KoB Podcast

Feb 28, 2024 1h 5m

Keene on Books is back with an episode discussing Emma Cline's 2023 novel, The Guest. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Dr. Kirsti Sandy, Professor and Chair…

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei Brenyah: A KoB Podcast

Feb 12, 2024 1h 6m

Keene on Books returns with an episode discussing Nana Kwame Adjei Brenyah's 2023 novel, Chain-Gang All-Stars. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia…

The Fraud by Zadie Smith: A KoB Podcast

Dec 15, 2023 58m

Just in time for the holidays and year-end book lists, Keene on Books is back with an episode discussing Zadie Smith's 2023 novel, The Fraud. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris…

A KoB Romance Double Feature: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston and When She Purrs by Ruby Dixon

Nov 02, 2023 1h 20m

Keene on Books returns with a romance novel double feature with Casey McQuiston's 2022 novel I Kissed Shara Wheeler and Ruby Dixon's 2020 novel When She Purrs. Host / Associate Professor of English…

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng: A KoB Podcast

Sep 29, 2023 1h 1m

Keene on Books returns with a podcast discussing Celeste Ng's 2022 novel, Our Missing Hearts. Host / Associate Professor of English Education Chris Parsons is joined by Celia Rabinowitz, Director of…

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How many episodes does Keene on Books have?

Keene on Books has published 41 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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Keene on Books is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 8m.

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