Likely Stories

So many books, so little time! Although long-time host Jim McKeown has retired, his legacy continues as Likely Stories finds itself turning the page for a new chapter. Exploring an eclectic collection of books, each week Likely Stories see's a different host bring something new to the table to share their insight and earnest review. Likely Stories is a production of KWBU in Waco, Texas. Likely Stories airs Thursdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered and Saturday and Sunday during Weekend Edition on 103.3 Waco Public Radio - KWBU.

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Episodes 20

Likely Stories - The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand
3d ago · 3:30
Hi, and welcome back to another edition of Likely Stories. I’m Paige Connell, and I teach English at Midway High School. Growing up, I went to a private school for many years, though it wasn’t a boarding school, and whether it’s in real life or in pop culture, I think there’s just something about the prestige and allure of a private academy that makes people want to know all the potentially lurid details of life behind the curtain.
Likely Stories - Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spatford
10d ago · 3:30
I have a confession to make. I hate jump-scare horror movies. I always have. I don’t enjoy being startled. It took me until adulthood before I could even watch fireworks without bracing myself for the next explosion. (Truth be told, I still kind of do). I’m not a huge fan of gory horror movies either. And yet, I absolutely love horror novels.
Likely Stories - Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
17d ago · 3:29
I’m Kevin Tankersley, and this is Likely Stories.
Likely Stories - The Land and Its People by David Sedaris
24d ago · 3:30
My name is Maggie McCarthy and today I will be reviewing The Land and Its People by David Sedaris.
Likely Stories - Two Old Women by Velma Wallis
1mo ago · 3:31
I'm not a huge fan of hot weather. My summer reads tend to be set in cold climates, in wintertime- books that take me away from the heart of Texas. Two Old Women by Velma Wallis is a perfect diversion.
Likely Stories - A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L Peck
1mo ago · 3:30
Imagine if one day you suddenly discovered that the tenets that have governed your life, through no choice of your own, have been undeniably broken. This is exactly where protagonist Soren Johanssen finds himself at the start of Steven L Peck’s novella, ‘A Short Stay in Hell.’
Likely Stories - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
1mo ago · 3:30
Haven’t we all thought at one point how nice it would be to get away from the hustle and bustle of workaday life and return to living in simpler times? To disconnect, to live off the land, to embrace true family values? It sounds so refreshing in theory, but I’m not sure I could hack it in reality.
Likely Stories - The 10 by E. A. Hanks
2mo ago · 3:31
Gia Chevis reviews The 10 by E.A. Hanks—a reflective road trip memoir about memory, identity, and finding meaning in small moments along the way.
Likely Stories - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
2mo ago · 3:30
A charming but mysterious stranger arrives in a college town. He skirts questions about himself and his past, but soon becomes a vital part of the community through his kindness, his generosity, and his willingness to be friends with anyone.Welcome to “Likely Stories.”I’m Diane Kemper.
Likely Stories - The Compound by Aisling Rawle
2mo ago · 3:30
Love Island meets Lord of the Flies meets Survivor meets Big Brother is a heavy mantle for a book to carry, but it’s an accurate description of what you’ll think of when you read The Compound by Aisling Rawle.
Teaching Under the Influence by Sandra Walters
2mo ago · 3:32
"Every Kid Deserves a Champion" is a famous quote by educator powerhouse Rita Pearson. For years, teachers have been considered champions for students regardless of their economic background, academic growth, race, or behavior. History.
Likely Stories - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
3mo ago · 3:30
Hello. My name is Douglas Henry, Dean of the Honors College at Baylor University, with this week’s edition of Likely Stories. Fantasy writer R.F. Kuang published her sixth novel last year. It’s called Katabasis, an odd but fitting Greek word for her story of academic misadventure.
Likely Stories - A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon
3mo ago · 3:30
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, and maybe just a bit freaked out, by the absurd enormity of inhabiting a fragile body in a rapidly-changing and dangerous world? George Hall has, a little too often. I’m Gia Chevis, and for this week’s installment of Likely Stories on KWBU, I’m recommending A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Likely Stories - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
3mo ago · 3:30
A married couple’s long awaited adventure at sea becomes a disaster and a nearly four month long deperation to stay alive.
Likely Stories - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
3mo ago · 3:30
I don't know if there is a more perfect book. I've read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern five times (unheard of for someone like me who does not ever reread books), and each time I find myself utterly captivated by this beautiful, mystical story of love, magic, sweeping talents and mystery, and the ties that bind us to each other.
Likely Stories - The Book of Light by Lucille Clifton
4mo ago · 3:30
This is Guilherme Feitosa de Almeida, senior lecturer in music theater at Baylor University. I'm here with this week's edition of Likely Stories.
Likely Stories - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo
4mo ago · 3:30
Have you contemplated spring cleaning? When this bug hit me, I turned to the grand-master cleaner, Marie Kondo, for inspiration. This best-selling author has sold 9 million copies of her classic book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. Ok, add me, Maggie McCarthy, to the ranks of readers as I set out on my decluttering journey with this instructive read.
Likely Stories - Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur by Jeff Pearlman
4mo ago · 3:30
I'm Kevin Tankersley and this is likely stories on KWBU. I first learned about the book 'Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur' when I heard the author Jeff Pearlman on 'The Pete Sousa Show' podcast last year. I knew of Pearlman from his writings at Sports Illustrated and ESPN. He was a sports guy. Why would he be talking about Tupac?
Likely Stories - Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle
5mo ago · 3:30
I can remember a number of truly incredible meals in my life, whether cooked for me at home or in restaurants locally or while traveling. Some of the food stands out in my mind: a perfectly-cooked piece of meat, a well-crafted cocktail, a side dish that pairs perfectly with the entree, a dessert that caps off the wonderful meal. But in all those epicurean events, what I recall most are the people with me around the table, loved ones sharing a gustatory experience always seems more important than the food itself.
Likely Stories - A Short History of a Small Place by T.R. Pearson
5mo ago · 3:30
"Some books stay with you for decades. For me, that’s A Short History of a Small Place by T.R. Pearson. First published in 1985, it’s a funny, Southern tale of Neely, North Carolina, told through the eyes of young Louis Benfield, Jr. From quirky townsfolk to a chimpanzee companion, the story blends humor and heart in unforgettable ways. I first heard it on The Radio Reader in 1986—and I’ve never forgotten it."

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Likely Stories - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

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Episodes 20

Likely Stories - The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand

Likely Stories - Why I Love Horror by Becky Siegel Spatford

Likely Stories - Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me by Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor

Likely Stories - The Land and Its People by David Sedaris

Likely Stories - Two Old Women by Velma Wallis

Likely Stories - A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L Peck

Likely Stories - Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Likely Stories - The 10 by E. A. Hanks

Likely Stories - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Likely Stories - The Compound by Aisling Rawle

Teaching Under the Influence by Sandra Walters

Likely Stories - Katabasis by R.F. Kuang

Likely Stories - A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon

Likely Stories - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

Likely Stories - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Likely Stories - The Book of Light by Lucille Clifton

Likely Stories - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

Likely Stories - Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur by Jeff Pearlman

Likely Stories - Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

Likely Stories - A Short History of a Small Place by T.R. Pearson