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A reading life that shifts with the seasons
Episode 398
After a satisfying summer of reading the twisty thrillers and entertaining books she really enjoys when the temperatures rise, Melanie Steimle is rea…
3 years ago
The ingredients for a favorite read
Episode 397
Today's conversation will whet your appetite for a good read, as Anne talks cookbooks and culinary reading with cookbook author and book lover Bri Mc…
3 years ago
Dear Book Therapist + how bestseller lists are compiled (and why it matters)
Episode 396
You're invited to experience a taste of our Patreon community! For today's episode, we've selected two recent bonus episodes that our patrons especia…
3 years ago
A little touch of magic never hurts
Episode 395
Today's guest grew up with a deep love for science fiction and fantasy. While his reading tastes have broadened as an adult, he's still drawn to stor…
3 years ago
Our team's best books of summer
Episode 394
In what's become a bit of a tradition, members of our team are pairing up on today's episode to share the summer reads we've loved this year and talk…
3 years, 1 month ago
What makes you a "real" reader?
Episode 393
Today Anne is joined in conversation with Shana Ferguson, a NYC-based stage manager with a particularly bookish concern: she doesn't often feel like …
3 years, 1 month ago
Insightful and entertaining memoirs
Episode 392
Memoir is a well-loved genre for so many readers, and today Anne is joined by R. Eric Thomas to talk about the wise, sobering, hilarious, and heartbr…
3 years, 1 month ago
Habits of a happy reader
Episode 391
For many guests, picking three favorite reads is a struggle, but today's guest Annie McCloskey has a unique way of tracking her all-time favorites.
Be…
3 years, 1 month ago
Audiobooks for the longest flight of your life
Episode 390
Today's guest has a big move on the horizon and is eager to find books that will ease that transition.
Nadia Sussman has always lived in New Zealand, …
3 years, 2 months ago
Anne and Will’s European reading adventures
Episode 389
A long-delayed family trip to Europe doubles as an opportunity to explore the literary landscape of three incredible destinations. Today, Anne and Wi…
3 years, 2 months ago