Book Circle Online: Books

Hosts discuss the DC Comics Crossover: Invasion! Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews, and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter by chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought provoking views. Book Circle Online can be seen here on the website, on YouTube, or [...] The post The DC Comics Crossover: Invasion! | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Happy Thanksgiving! Frank Moran and Lex Michael discuss the comics they're most thankful for this year. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews, and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter by chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought provoking views. Book Circle Online can [...] The post The Comics We’re Thankful For | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kenny Aronoff talks with Lauren LoGrasso about his memoir, Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll: The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business. Talent, energy, dedication, discipline, passion, innovation, education, drive, mind, body, spirit, vision, honor, truth, and drums make the man: Kenny Aronoff. Voted by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Aronoff is arguably the most sought-after recording and touring beat master ever. Ignited by the Beatles' appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, Aronoff's passion for drumming fervently grew and carried him from the kit in his childhood living room in the Berkshires to Bernstein at Tanglewood [...] The post Kenny Aronoff | Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘n’ Roll! appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Lex Michael and Frank Moran) do a deep dive into the many different iterations of Supergirl. Supergirl is a fictional superheroine appearing in comic books published by DC Comics and related media. The character was created by writer Otto Binder and designed by artist Al Plastino. Going by the real name Kara Zor-El, Supergirl is the biological cousin of DC Comic's iconic superhero Superman, created by writer Jerome Siegel and designed by artist Joseph Shuster. The Supergirl character first appeared in a story published in Action Comics #252 (May 1959) titled "The Supergirl from Krypton". Since the character's comic book debut, Kara Zor-El's [...] The post Supergirl | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Interview with Jessica Teich, author of The Future Tense of Joy. An intimate psychological memoir, The Future Tense of Joy is the luminous account of one woman’s efforts to free herself—and her family—from the demons of the past. The book deftly chronicles the daily consolations of marriage and motherhood, even as it exposes the treachery of silence to honor the healing power of love. Paula Bryant-Ellis interviews. Jessica Teich graduated summa cum laude from Yale and received an M.Phil degree from Oxford, where she was a Rhodes scholar. Her previous book, Trees Make The Best Mobiles: Simple Ways To Raise Your Child In A [...] The post Jessica Teich | The Future Tense of Joy | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Joelle Monique, Lex Michael, Frank Moran) do a deep dive into the many different iterations of Doctor Strange. A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Debuting in the Silver Age of comics, the character has been featured in several comic book series and adapted in a variety of media including video games, an animated television show, and films. Created by artist and character conceptualist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110, July 1963. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book Circle Online is the world’s first [...] The post Doctor Strange | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Illeana Douglas talks about her memoir, I Blame Dennis Hopper. Illeana calls herself "The Great Rememberer" of Hollywood History and talks about documenting it for future generations. Illeana Douglas is an actress, writer, and producer. She studied at "The Neighborhood Playhouse". While working in New York as a stand-up comedian and sketch comedy artist, she got a job "screaming" for Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). This led to a long working relationship in the films, New York Stories (1989), Goodfellas (1990) and Cape Fear (1991). She received critical acclaim as the suspicious sister of Matt Dillon in To Die [...] The post Illeana Douglas | I Blame Dennis Hopper appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts interview comic book artist, Cliff Chiang. Cliff Chiang’s artwork has been hailed for its “fluid and confident storytelling” and “sweeping linework and nuanced style.” Graduating from Harvard University with a joint degree in English Literature and Visual Arts, he worked in editorial at Disney Adventures Magazine and Vertigo/DC Comics before making the leap into freelance illustration. Clients include DC Comics, GQ Magazine, Lucasfilm, Warner Animation, Dark Horse Comics, Dynamic Forces Entertainment, and the ACLU. He is currently working on Paper Girls with writer Brian K. Vaughan. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book [...] The post Cliff Chiang | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Joelle Monique, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael, Frank Moran) discuss the many different iterations of Green Arrow. Green Arrow is a vigilante superhero who fights crime using archery, martial arts and technology. In his secret identity he is Oliver Queen, living in Star City as a wealthy playboy and billionaire industrialist turned outspoken socially-progressive politician. He is the leader of Team Arrow; he has also been a member of the Justice League and the Outsiders. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. [...] The post The Green Arrow | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Host ( James Lott Jr, Maria Provenzano, Marisa Serafini) breakdown and discuss When Hope Springs New (Canadian West, Book 4). Janette Oke is a Canadian author and pioneer of inspirational fiction. Her books are often set in a pioneer era and centered on female protagonists. She is a committed Evangelical Christian. She graduated from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta. Janette met her husband Edward Oke (pronounced "oak") in college. They were married in 1957 and have pastored churches in Indiana, and Calgary and Edmonton, Canada. He later became the president of the college. Janette and Edward had four children, including a set [...] The post When Hope Springs New | Book Discussion appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Dr. Roslyn Satchel talks about her book, What Movies Teach about Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement. Shar Jossell interviews. What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, & Entitlement reveals the way that media frames in entertainment content persuade audiences to see themselves and others through a prescriptive lens that favors whiteness. These media representations threaten democracy as conglomeration and convergence concentrate the media’s global influence in the hands of a few corporations. By linking film’s political economy with the movie content in the most influential films, this critical discourse study uncovers the socially-shared cognitive structures that the movie industry passes down from one generation [...] The post Dr. Roslyn Satchel | What Movies Teach About Race | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Jackie Parker talks with Zoe Hewitt about her novel, Our Lady of Infidelity. It begins when a vision appears in a carwash window in the tiny, dusty desert town of Infidelity, a blip on the map just outside of Joshua Tree, California. Seven-year-old Luz Reyes, whose family was killed by death squads in her native land and whose mother is gravely ill, is the first to see it. Then Walt Adair, the divorced owner of the carwash. Then Zoe Luedke, the golden-haired stranger in search of her runaway husband. And even the child's skeptic mother, Josephina Reyes, sees it. A crowd gathers, and others [...] The post Jackie Parker | Our Lady of Infidelity | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Joelle Monique, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael, Frank Moran) discuss The Justice Society of America. The Justice Society of America (JSA) is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The Justice Society of America was conceived by editor Sheldon Mayer and writer Gardner Fox. The JSA first appeared in All Star Comics #3, making it the first team of superheroes in comic books. The team was initially popular, but in the late 1940s, the popularity of superhero comics waned, and the JSA's adventures ceased with issue #57 of the title. JSA members remained absent from comics until ten [...] The post The Justice Society of America | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Sott Farris talks with James Lott Jr. about his new book, Inga: Kennedy's Great Love, Hitler's Perfect Beauty, and J. Edgar Hoover's Prime Suspect. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Inga Arvad was the great love of President John F. Kennedy’s life, and also Adolf Hitler’s special guest at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. She was an actress, a foreign correspondent, a popular Washington columnist, an explorer who lived among a tribe of headhunters, one of Hollywood’s most influential gossip columnists, and a suspected Nazi spy. The latter nearly got Kennedy cashiered out of the Navy, but instead set in motion the chain [...] The post Scott Farris | Inga | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Joelle Monique, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael, Frank Moran) discuss the many different iterations of The Flash. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940). Nicknamed the "Scarlet Speedster", all incarnations of the Flash possess "super speed", which includes the ability to run and move extremely fast, use superhuman reflexes, and seemingly violate certain laws of physics. Thus far, four different characters – each of whom somehow gained the power of "super-speed" – have assumed the mantle of the Flash in DC's history: college athlete Jay Garrick (1940–1951, 1961-present), forensic scientist [...] The post The Flash | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Robert Eringer talks about how road trips open your mind and spirit, and encourages people to be more adventurous when on a trip. Robert says that there is no crisis that can't be solved with a martini and a cigar, and talks about how we can all learn lessons from each other, no matter what our socio-economic status. Katerina Cozias interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Born in 1954, Robert Eringer grew up in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and London, England. In early 1974, Eringer created Tricky Dick's Coffee House at 515 Finchley Road in Hampstead, North London, which he ran [...] The post Robert Eringer | Motional Blur | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Lisa Ramos (model and star of MTV's Guy Code) talks about the quirky bumps and awkward land mines associated with dating in the twenty-first century. Answering fan questions with personal anecdotes, top 10 lists, mixtapes and her best advice, Ramos connects the dots as she shares her laughable highs and lows of dating all in the hopes of helping you find true love... or at least go on a few memorable dates. Renee Ariel interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Lisa Ramos known for her time on America's Next Top Model (2003), MTV's Guy Code (2011) and the Secret Life [...] The post Lisa Ramos | Pizza & Chill? ;) | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts (Joelle Monique, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael, Frank Moran) discuss the many different iterations of Luke Cage. Luke Cage, also known as Power Man, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Luke Cage first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 (June 1972) and was created by Archie Goodwin, John Romita, Sr. and George Tuska. The character frequently teams up with fellow superhero and close friend Iron Fist and is married to Jessica Jones, with whom he has a daughter. Luke Cage's origin story relates that he was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and [...] The post Luke Cage | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Sean’s been Skybound’s Editorial Director for over three years. We talk about his job managing their entire comic line, developing new titles, and consulting on the story for interactive, feature and television projects. Hosted by Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, Joelle Monique, and Lex Michael. Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur,Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games and entertainment events [...] The post Sean Mackiewicz | Skybound | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Ken Baker (E! News) talks about The Late Bloomer, his memoir that details the adverse effects of growing up with a brain tumor (decreased sex drive, lack of energy) and what it was like when he finally got it removed. On the surface, Ken Baker seemed a model man. He was a nationally ranked hockey goalie; a Hollywood correspondent for People; a guest-lister at celebrity parties; and girls came on to him. Inside, though, he didn't feel like the man he was supposed to be. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Although attracted to women, Ken had little sex drive and thus [...] The post Ken Baker | The Late Bloomer | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.