Today's guest has been suffering through a book slump over the past few years, and Anne's here to help them reconnect with their love of reading.
Aimz Rushton (they/them) is a senior lecturer in the United Kingdom, where they focus on North American fiction and literature. Aimz enjoys reading literary fiction inside and outside of the classroom, but their re ... Show More
Nov 18
Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?
Breaking into a new genre can feel intimidating. Today Anne is talking with a reader who is keen to explore cozy mysteries, but isn't sure where to begin.
Amber Richcreek lives in Bellingham, Washington with her family, where she’s a pre-k teacher and enjoys baking and photograp ... Show More
52m 21s
Nov 11
Ep 502: Choosing book gifts your friends will love
We all know that book gifts are the best gifts, and today Anne is talking with a devoted reader who's come to the show looking for guidance on selecting great bookish gifts for the season to come. Meredith Amadee lives in Tucson, Arizona, where she works as a wedding photographer ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 4
Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner
When she discovered the idea of a personal curriculum, today's guest couldn't wait to apply this concept to her reading life. Amy St. Amand, a primary care clinical pharmacist from Rhode Island, wants to know a little bit about a whole lot of things. She's working to build a pers ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
Ep. 521: Very Special Episode! Ask Us Anything, Part II
For this Very Special Episode, we answer questions from listeners about our relationships, happiness, watercolor, celebrities, our reading habits, and more. Resources and links related to this episode: Bookshop Quiz: Fall In Love With Your Next Novel Happier in Hollywood Substa ... Show More
38m 57s
Sep 7
Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School
<p>As kids across America head back to school, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, is thinking about the books he read when he was in school.</p><p>On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert talks with the Book Review editor Sadie Stein and the author Louis Sachar ... Show More
49m 23s
Oct 20
742 Edgar Allan Poe (with Richard Kopley) | Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (#12 GBOAT) | My Last Book with Christopher Herbert
It's October, the perfect month to celebrate the master of mystery and the macabre. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Richard Kopley about his book Edgar Allan Poe: A Life, a comprehensive critical biography that combines a narrative of Poe's enduring challenges (including h ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2025
211 | Intermediate - Short Story: A Love Letter from the Past [English Listening Practice]
<h2><strong>Title:</strong> A Love Letter from the Past</h2><h3><strong>Level:</strong> Intermediate (B1-B2)</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Story:</strong></p><p> Sara, a curious young woman, discovers an old wooden trunk hidden away in her grandmother’s dusty attic. Inside, she finds ... Show More
9m 45s