If you've been listening to podcasts or tearing through a new series on Netflix instead of picking up a book, we're here to cheer you on (really)! Different forms of art and storytelling can be a refreshing change of pace for avid readers, and taking a break from the books might even benefit your reading life in the long run.
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Sep 30
Ep 496: Warm and inviting stories of hearth and home
When the world feels heavy, many of us reach for books. Today's guest is looking for a specific style of comfort reads. Jemima Welsh is joining Anne today all the way from Brisbane, Australia, where she lives with her family and her pets, including four chickens named for the Mar ... Show More
53m 57s
Sep 23
Ep 495: Fall Book Preview sneak peek
,The team at MMD HQ has always been enthusiastic about fall reading. We shared our first Fall Book Preview back in 2019, and last week we released the seventh annual edition. Today, we’re sharing a sneak peek into this year's event that concludes with Anne describing the first th ... Show More
37m 9s
Jun 2024
Raising Readers In 2024: Episode 471
From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own r ... Show More
55m 50s
Feb 2024
The Mystery of the Vanishing Books 📚
Milton is a boy who loves to read more than anything else. In his room, there are shelves full of books all over the walls, and he is already looking for a place to put another. As Milton finishes his latest book and sets it aside, thinking about which shelf to put it on, he noti ... Show More
20m 24s
Mar 2024
Stories Podchats: Music Discussion
Today we have another fun podchats episode for you. In this discussion Dan, Amanda, and Kelsie discuss what got them into music, their experience with music and chorus classes in school, and their experience with lessons and other musical activities outside of school.In this epis ... Show More
40m 16s
Feb 2021
#96 - The Strange Adventures of Little Maia
A slow, quiet fairy tale about the adventures of a tiny, magical girl. You can read this story (and other public domain classics) for free at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27826. For a searchable, tagged index of all the episodes or to make a request, go to https://www.listent ... Show More
37m 21s
Nov 2023
Introducing... The Rest Is Entertainment
In their new podcast TV maestro and hugely successful author Richard Osman, along with The Guardian's razor-sharp columnist Marina Hyde unravel the mysteries and unveil the hidden gems within the vast landscape of entertainment. Blending knowledge, humour, and insight as industry ... Show More
9m 57s
Jul 2024
Stories Podchats: Family Feud
Today we have another fun episode of podchats with Amanda, Kelsie, and Dan... I mean Whiz Quizzley. In this episode the gang are playing a game of Family Feud, listen in and play along!Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodnam ... Show More
29m 14s