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Ep 482: Diving into evocative ocean reads

Jun 17, 2025
Noelle Leong, a science and medicine-focused librarian with a passion for marine science, dives into the world of ocean-themed literature. She shares her love for books that capture the essence of the sea, exploring everything from pop science to narratives featuring complex relationships set against oceanic backdrops. The conversation also touches on the transformative power of reading, emotional connections to ocean motifs, and insightful recommendations that highlight both fiction and nonfiction related to the vast and mysterious ocean.
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ANECDOTE

Noelle's Love for Tide Pools

  • Noelle loves working outside the library with students, visiting tide pools and forest trails.
  • She even taught marine botany to join field trips and engage with seaweed pressing.
ADVICE

Practice DNF to Manage TBR

  • Practice DNFing by reading about 60 pages; if the book doesn't engage, donate it.
  • This helps reduce an overwhelming TBR and keeps only books that truly resonate.
INSIGHT

Ocean Books Transport Readers

  • The ocean in books transports readers mentally and physically to places they love or crave.
  • It can reflect emotional states like summer warmth or stormy turmoil, adding depth to the story experience.
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