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    Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese

    Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese

    FromThe Secret Life Of Cookies

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    Book Bans and A Look at the Possible Life of Hester Prynne, with author Laurie Lico Albanese

    FromThe Secret Life Of Cookies

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    Length:
    51 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 20, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Acclaimed author Laurie Lico Albanese is Marissa’s guest. Laurie’s latest novel, Hester, takes us back to 17th century Salem Massachusetts where we learn the origin story of Hester Prynne and about her relationship with a local man named Nathaniel Hawthorne. Marissa and Laurie also discuss the alarming growth rate of book bans, the Scholastic Book Fair scandal and which books are getting groups like Moms for Liberty in a lather. All why making French almond cakes.
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    Released:
    Oct 20, 2023
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    At The Secret Life of Cookies we know that kitchens are the heart of the home. They’re where families come together, where food comes from and where some of the best conversations take place. Kitchens are where the power is (even nasty President Jackson with his “kitchen cabinet” thought so), and where the baked goods are, which is why Marissa Rothkopf, the host, spends so much time in the kitchen. On The Secret Life of Cookies we will bring you into those conversations with some smart, interesting people who like to cook and have something to say. Pull up a chair up at our kitchen table, and join us as we cook and discuss the important issues of today.    Marissa Rothkopf is a professionally trained chef and food writer who has done everything from restaurant reviews for the New York Times to writing a column on kitchen gadgets for Newsweek. She teaches journalism at Montclair State University and gets nervous when asked to make custard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.