Jun 30

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein

Ellen and Mom discuss the werewolves, witches, and wanton fairies in How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein. Plus, Babs and teaching the young boys of America.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: no ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 16

Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe

Ellen and Mom discuss the Bigfoot theories, blue hair, and bad exes in Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe. Plus, fluke worms and summer days!Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromance ... Show More

1h 24m

Jun 2

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan

Ellen and Mom discuss the old houses, Oscars, and "Oliver!" in Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Plus, end of the school year and tight banana windows. Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmoms ... Show More

1h 16m

Dec 2016

Ep. 81The best in books & reading for 2016 with Jessica Turner and Laura Tremaine

'Tis the season for year-end lists of favorites! We've invited blogger and author Jessica Turner back to Sorta Awesome to join Laura in talking all things book and reading for 2016. They dish on buzzed books that fell flat for them, what books they are giving as gifts, and what t ... Show More

1h 8m

Oct 2021

Ep. 355 Under-the-radar books and pivoting back to passion

It has been over five years since Amy Allen Clark brought her amazing book recommendations and reader insights to Sorta Awesome, but this is no trick, it’s all treat - she’s back! Amy sits down with Meg this week to discuss the health and medical challenges she has overcome, and ... Show More

1h 9m

May 2021

Join our Book Club!

This week the moms talk about books. Their favorite authors, recent reads, preferred genres, and why Kelly hates reading but has only ever read Fifty Shades of Grey. It's almost like you're in a book club with the moms! This episode is sponsored by: Mathnasium Public Goods (promo ... Show More

56m 20s

Aug 2017

Ep. 108 Best books from our summer stack!

The happiest way to spend the summer days is with a stack of books by your side. Megan and Laura indulged in that summer tradition, and they are here to report on the best of their summer reading! It's like book report day in school, only WAY more awesome!Don't forget to go to wo ... Show More

58m 40s

Mar 2019

Ep. 189 The Complete Guide to What to Read in 2019

If there's one thing Awesomes Know How to do, it's finding the best books for any reading season. In this episode, Meg is joined by Meredith and Kaytee - Awesome creators and co-hosts of the Currently Reading podcast - and they are here to tell you everything you need to know abo ... Show More

1h 3m

Nov 2021

Nonfiction in November : Fascinating Book Recs & Why We Love True Stories, True Crime and More

Send us a textIn Episode 27 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee are sharing a few of their recent nonfiction favorites. They share what they're loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and have book talk about reading nonfiction and why they love true stories, true crime ... Show More

1h 17m

Jun 2022

Ep. 395 Let's talk about midlife: parenting our parents & life in the middle

We know you’ve been hoping Mindy Brouse would be back on Sorta Awesome soon, and your wish has been granted! The Midlife with Mindy and Meg series returns today, and Meg and Mindy are opening the conversation that many, many of us are needing right now - how do we make the transi ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 2020

Ep. 261 The secret things we learned from books

When will I get my first period? How do bras work? Am I ready to have sex? These questions and more filled the minds of our teenage selves, but we weren't sure where to find the answers. Before the internet existed, many of us turned to books. This week, Meg is joined by the crea ... Show More

1h 4m

May 2021

#83 - BOOK CLUB: Emma!

Our first time reading a classic for our book club: Emma by Jane Austen! Without spoilers first, discussing the film, and then listening to your voice messages! Unbinding books to get to their heart with Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay! Submit your book requests at booksunboundpo ... Show More

1h 27m

May 2022

#138 - Books For Old Houses with MELANIE MURPHY!

We have the lovely Melanie Murphy on the podcast today helping us recommend books for old houses, audiobooks for long trips, and beautiful children's books. She was an absolute delight and we hope you enjoy! Find Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniiemurphy/ Fin ... Show More

1h 4m

For the Roses by Julie Garwood