Kansas City PBS Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Jane Eyre: Red Premium Edition
Charlotte BronteSet in lush 19th century Jamaica, this prequel to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre paints a different story of Mr. Rochester's first wife, Stream "Wide Sargasso Sea" today on Passport, an added member benefit! https://t.co/0MKcFRe0pS
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charlotte bronte: (illustrated edition)
Jane EyreSet in lush 19th century Jamaica, this prequel to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre paints a different story of Mr. Rochester's first wife, Stream "Wide Sargasso Sea" today on Passport, an added member benefit! https://t.co/0MKcFRe0pS
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Sneak Peek: Fashions and Me Volume 1
Luisa McLaurinMake sure your tune in tonight at 9/8c for the full episode featuring rare finds like an African American beauty book written by Madam C.J. Walker, plus more! SNEAK PEEK: https://t.co/zcnrHpk4hx
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Charlotte Bronte
Jane EyreSet in lush 19th century Jamaica, this prequel to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre paints a different story of Mr. Rochester's first wife, Stream "Wide Sargasso Sea" today on Passport, an added member benefit! https://t.co/0MKcFRe0pS
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Miss Austen: A Novel of the Austen Sisters
Gill HornbyGill Hornby's acclaimed novel #MissAusten is being developed for television! Miss Austen delves into why Jane Austen's sister, Cassandra, burned a treasure trove of letters written by Jane– an act that has troubled academics and fans for centuries. https://t.co/V8syqRrkGp
Paperback, 2021
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How the Stars Fell Into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
Jerrie OughtonCelebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading the diverse stories of Indigenous Peoples with your child, from "How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend" to "Iktomi and the Coyote: A Plains Indian Story!" https://t.co/8h38QXlPOh
Paperback, 1996
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Moonflower Murders
Anthony HorowitzExciting news! PBS’ MASTERPIECE announced at the Television Critics Association press tour that it will co-produce and broadcast Moonflower Murders, a new six-part drama based on the bestselling novel written by Anthony Horowitz, CBE. https://t.co/JWmzmEvwVp
Paperback, 2021
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Emma (1816). By: Jane Austen (Complete in three volume): Novel
Jane AustenGill Hornby's acclaimed novel #MissAusten is being developed for television! Miss Austen delves into why Jane Austen's sister, Cassandra, burned a treasure trove of letters written by Jane– an act that has troubled academics and fans for centuries. https://t.co/V8syqRrkGp
Paperback, 2017
$15.47Member price:$7.74 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Magpie Murders
Anthony HorowitzSusan Ryeland (Lesley Manville) sets out to find the missing final chapter of author Alan Conway's latest novel...and to solve his murder. This is going to be good. 🙌 Your sneak peek of #MagpieMurdersPBS is right here: https://t.co/kOAQMXJryh.
Paperback, 2018
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Baseball: An Illustrated History, Including the Tenth Inning
Geoffrey C. WardThis week's Passport Pick is for history buffs and baseball fans! Jackie Robinson by Ken Burns examines the life and times of the legendary athlete. Watch it today on Passport, our streaming app, + added member benefit! https://t.co/8MosNJ6Kl0
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