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(Mostly) YA books that surprise and stretch me
Episode 378
Today's guest Michelle Acierno Loftus loves her work as a veterinary radiologist, but the demanding training that her career required meant that her …
3 years, 4 months ago
What NOT to read next
Episode 377
Today's guest loves collecting books she finds at library sales or used bookstores, and she's ended up with a shelf full of titles that have caught h…
3 years, 5 months ago
Bookstore confidential
Episode 376
If you loved Episode 369: State of the bookstore, you're in luck: we're back today with three more fabulous conversations with independent bookseller…
3 years, 5 months ago
Short novels that contain whole worlds
Episode 375
There’s something particularly enticing about a short book that delivers an incredible reading experience. Today's guest Vanessa A. Bee joins Anne to…
3 years, 5 months ago
Gripping, page-turny narrative nonfiction
Episode 374
Alberta-based Sarah Bramley knows what she likes when it comes to fiction, but lately she's been more and more intrigued by the nonfiction side of th…
3 years, 5 months ago
Intentional steps for unlimited lifelong learning
Episode 373
Two sisters with a lifelong love of reading join Anne to talk about the many ways books have framed their lives.
Anne first met Laura Gerald-Simms and…
3 years, 5 months ago
Books that change the way you see your city and your world
Episode 372
Today's guest Jeff Speck is a familiar name around here! Anne's referred to his book Walkable City in a bunch of past podcast episodes, because it's …
3 years, 6 months ago
What should Anne read next?
Episode 371
Every week, Anne does a little literary matchmaking with one guest, but today we're flipping the mic and helping Anne discover some books she just mi…
3 years, 6 months ago
Books so nice you'll want to read them twice
Episode 370
With so many books to choose from, committing to re-reading books you've already enjoyed can feel like a particular challenge. Today's guest, Rosalyn…
3 years, 6 months ago
State of the Bookstore
Episode 369
Here at WSIRN HQ, we love a great independent bookstore, and it's always especially fun when an indie bookseller joins Anne to talk books and booksto…
3 years, 6 months ago