A Reshelving Alexandria podcast where we pontificate on good books and the stories that define and refine us. Join Ambre and her literary friends as they discuss what they're reading and interview others in the lit world. We talk stories in all their forms because stories have the power to shape and change hearts and minds. Come join the conversation!
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S4E5 Voices from the Canopy with Ryan J. Southworth
Our conversation today was with Ryan J. Southworth (https://www.instagram.com/ryanjsouthworth/), author of The Treeborn Trilogy (https://amzn.to/4m3MoRJ):
Other Books Mentioned in Episode:
Chronicles of Narnia (https://amzn.to/3IDPk9q)
Lord of the Rings (https://amzn.to/4kS4023)
The Oath by Frank Peretti (https://amzn.to/417lssa) (not written for kids—a SERIOUS books.)
DownBelow Station by C. J. Cherryh (https://amzn.to/45emBke)
Morgaine Cycle by C. J. Cherryh (https://amzn.to/4nYYA87)
Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen (https://amzn.to/4m7tycC)
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman (https://amzn.to/3IDngD2)
The Treeborn Trilogy (https://amzn.to/450ohN6): Mapaline, Ceylon, The Last Tower
Heartwood Hotel series by Kallie George (https://amzn.to/45cohuu)
The Green Ember series by S. D. Smith (https://amzn.to/3IFnd9R)
The Conquerors Saga By Timothy Zahn (https://amzn.to/45mw4VJ)
Games recommended in the episode:
Unmatched (https://amzn.to/4f7eMQU)
Wingspan (https://amzn.to/4mcMwyB)
Azul (https://amzn.to/4m7uBcy)
Terraforming Mars (https://amzn.to/4f4PrqA)
Blokus (https://amzn.to/3IEuFBW)
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14 Jul 2025
S4E4 The Chance We Took: Creating an Indie Star Wars Epic
This is a unique episode for us—our very first foray into film as a storytelling medium!
Since recording, we’ve had several filming days under our belt, along with some truly fun behind-the-scenes moments. Below, I’ve shared a few of my favorites:
🎥 A time-lapse of an 18' lofted tent going up in our Jedi camp.
🦸♂️ Two amazing actors proving that grown men love wearing capes.
📣 A link to our promo video and the socials where you can follow along: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thefilmthechance/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheChanceAStarWarsStory66), and our GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/pqt2ab-the-chance-a-star-wars-story?attribution_id=sl:ee9de66e-6af1-4cac-b855-3a7cf11593bb&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link)
This whole experience has been such a joy—especially getting to share it with my girls. I can’t wait to see the finished short film once Palmer wraps up filming and postproduction, and I’m looking forward to sharing even more about the journey with all of you! (If you keep scrolling, I’ve included some stills as a bonus at the bottom of the page!)
Also in this episode…We chat about a few favorites, including:
* a beloved book series that’s will come as no surprise to anyone
* and a random but delightful influencer who just might feed your Jane Austen obsessions- Jake Phillips, theculturedbumpkin (https://www.instagram.com/theculturedbumpkin/#)
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You’re still here! Fantastic! Here are some quick shots I took of some of the sets and props- I hope you enjoy!
Inara and me at the end of a 17 hour filming day (it’s hours past midnight at this point).
An 18’ Imperial control console built specifically to cover a low bookshelf at the library.
I’m in love with this accessory for Silas’ character. It’s a battery from the 1950’s.
A jedi master checking out the lofted tent and campsite at large.
Gemma is an expert log keeper for the camera and mics. So proud of her!
We had the honor of filming at Hancher Auditorium. This is the restaurant scene and it was our first long day with a 6 a.m. call time- it went so well but I could barely walk that night!
I love watching Palmer and Rebecca work together. Mothers and sons are such a special relationship!
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5 May 2025
From Canvas to Page: Sitting Down with Annie Parsons
Annie Parsons is a graduate homeschooler who lives at home, saves her money for family trips to England, and somehow still finds time to read widely, support her friends, teach remotely, and charm preschoolers during storytime at the library. She’s an illustrator and storyteller with a quiet wit, a love of video games, and a deep appreciation for the little things that make life feel magical. Her art reflects all of that—warm, whimsical, and full of heart.
Find her here:Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anniedrawsthings/)Website (https://annieparsonsart.com/)Annie’s book: (https://amzn.to/4kpjtqH)Stone Soup (https://amzn.to/4kpjtqH)
Stone Soup (https://annieparsonsart.com/resources/) resources and coloring pages (https://annieparsonsart.com/resources/)
Skillshare Classes (https://www.skillshare.com/en/profile/Annie-Parsons/2419988)
Substack (https://annieparsonsart.substack.com/)
Books mentioned/discussed in this episode:
Framed (https://amzn.to/431fsRW) by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds (https://amzn.to/4iXAkzK) by Jen Wilkin
The Very Hungry Caterpillar (https://amzn.to/4m2w44A) by Eric Carle
The Artist Who Painted the Blue Horse by Eric Carle
The Chronicles of Narnia (https://amzn.to/4m2ePAg) by C.S. Lewis
The Lord of the Rings (https://amzn.to/3YYw2Ri) by J.R.R. Tolkien
Picture This: How Pictures Work (https://amzn.to/4jEKoOW) Molly Bang
The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly Bang
Goose (https://amzn.to/4kpk8Zd) by Molly Bang
The Yellow Ball (https://amzn.to/4iKYa1i) by Molly Bang
Frost Light (https://amzn.to/42L3k8Q) by Danielle Bullen
Sparrow in the Sun (https://amzn.to/4k7ADc1) by Danielle Bullen
17:00
St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks (https://amzn.to/4k5VYCJ) by Mary Berendes
Nellie Bly: America’s Greatest Reporter by Iris Noble; republished by Renewed Books (https://renewedbooks.com/) 5/25
Northanger Abbey (https://amzn.to/4314Rqh) by Jane Austen, republished by Renewed Books (https://renewedbooks.com/)
Ten Days in a Madhouse: A Story of the Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly (https://amzn.to/4iRKlhN) by Nellie Bly
A Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bisland (http://A Race Around the World) by Caroline Starr Rose; illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Nellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists’ Breakneck Race around the World (https://amzn.to/4jyRUei) by Kate Hannigan; illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (https://amzn.to/3Z1LpIE) by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon Klassen
Luli and the Language of Tea (https://amzn.to/4iTLUf9) by Andrea Wang; illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Umami (https://amzn.to/44o5wVc) by Jacob Grant
Saturday (https://amzn.to/4iKoPLy) by Oge Mora
Thank You, Omu (https://amzn.to/430SSsG) by Oge Mora
This is Worship: art by Anthony Gorola
World Famous Paintings (https://amzn.to/4m0vR1C) by Rockwell Kent (a book of art)
The Jesus Storybook Bible (https://amzn.to/43g8GZR) narrated by David Suchet- the story of Leah
Kiki’s Delivery Service (https://amzn.to/4jG3RyR) by Eiko Kadono
Video Games We Love:
Hello Kitty: Island AdventureAnimal CrossingThe Master’s Pupil
Ambre’s kids favorite Poirot episode: “The Veiled Lady”
Leuchtturm journals (https://amzn.to/3SohW80)
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