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Keene on Books

Hosted by Chris Parsons · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 41 episodes

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41
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67m
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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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About the host

Chris Parsons hosts Keene on Books, a arts show with 41 episodes published.

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Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Keene on Books Podcast

Mar 11, 20261h 12mEp. 440

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 Vice-President for Acade

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

Feb 21, 20261h 3mEp. 430

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 Amber Davisson, Professo

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

Feb 15, 20261h 14mEp. 420

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. Emily Robins Sharpe. Sh

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

Nov 21, 20251h 2mEp. 410

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 is joined by three KS

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

Oct 10, 202546mEp. 400

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 Keene State's Mason

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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid: A KoB Podcast

Sep 20, 20251h 0mEp. 390

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 Davisson, Professor

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

Jun 16, 20251h 17mEp. 380

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 Chair of the Communi

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

Jun 3, 20251h 9mEp. 370

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 Rabinowitz, Director of Mason

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Matrix by Lauren Groff: A KoB Podcast

Mar 7, 20251h 7mEp. 360

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 of KSC's Medieval an

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Redemption by Friedrich Gorenstein: A KoB Podcast

Feb 8, 20251h 7mEp. 350

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 joined by Dr. Anna Sc

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All Fours by Miranda July: A KoB Podcast

Jan 31, 20251h 4mEp. 340

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 Library and Molly Par

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Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe: A KoB Podcast

Jan 10, 20251h 31mEp. 330

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 Librarian at Keene Public

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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: A Keene on Books Podcast

Dec 11, 20241h 6mEp. 320

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 Faculty Fellow, and

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Out There Screaming edited by Jordan Peele: A KoB Podcast

Nov 5, 202459mEp. 310

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 is joined by Kirsti Sa

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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar: A KoB Podcast

Oct 21, 20241h 4mEp. 300

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 Library and Molly Parson

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The Guest by Emma Cline: A KoB Podcast

Feb 28, 20241h 5mEp. 290

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 of the Keene State En

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

Feb 12, 20241h 6mEp. 280

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 Rabinowitz, Director of Maso

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The Fraud by Zadie Smith: A KoB Podcast

Dec 15, 202358mEp. 270

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 Parsons is joined by Kir

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

Nov 2, 20231h 20mEp. 260

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 Education Chris Parson

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Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng: A KoB Podcast

Sep 29, 20231h 1mEp. 250

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 Mason Library and Mol

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Who is the host of Keene on Books?

Keene on Books is hosted by Chris Parsons. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 41 episodes.

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Keene on Books has published 41 episodes.

What topics does Keene on Books cover?

Keene on Books regularly covers arts, books. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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Episodes of Keene on Books average 67 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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