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Sep 15
Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole
Today's guest wants to experience the satisfaction of engaging in what she calls meaningful reading more often, but she finds herself easily distracted by the new and shiny. Jane Baldwin has ideas for different reading projects but has gotten overwhelmed by the possible options, ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 8
Ep 541: Books that foster a sense of warmth and good conversation
When today's guest felt something shift in her reading life, she found herself turning to other forms of entertainment instead of the books she typically enjoys. Jacquelyn Duggan isn't thrilled with this substitution, and came to Anne for help in figuring out what's changed and w ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 1
Ep 540: Please save me from my library holds
Today's guest is recently retired and is excited to have more time to read in this chapter of life. She wants to find good books and, in particular, long books that she can really sink into, but her library holds keep wreaking havoc with her well-laid plans. When Amy Czuba wrote ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2022
Summer books: why escapist fiction is good for you
As summer sizzles in the northern hemisphere, this episode brings you top recommendations for books to pack on your vacation, and reading that will transport you far from home without you having to go anywhere. Laura Battle, Deputy Books Editor at the Financial Times, gives her b ... Show More
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May 2023
Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers
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Aug 2021
Help me love reading again | Ask a Book Critic
A listener asks for help with getting out of a reading rut. A voracious reader as a child, they now need some help falling in love with reading again. Vox Book Critic Constance Grady recommends big, grab-you-by-the-throat books to help us all rediscover our love of reading. Plus, ... Show More
10m 35s
Dec 2024
Reading Out of Our Comfort Zone
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 179 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah venture beyond their usual reading habits! We discuss what it means to step outside our comfort zones, the types of books that intimidate us, and the challenges of staying present and patient with our reading live ... Show More
1h 6m
Jul 2024
Our FAV Reads in 2024 SO FAR
Gather around for this week's episode where the girls share their top reads of the year thus far. From romance that had them swooning to fantasies that transported them to new worlds, they're excited to reveal the books that have left a lasting impression. They also update on how ... Show More
46m 4s
May 2022
RAR #207: How to Fall Back in Love with Reading this Summer
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Feb 2022
RAR #197: Hey Mamas, Reading for Pleasure is Part of the Job!
<p>🎄 Join us for <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/join-christmas-school/">Christmas School →</a></p><br><p>If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you want to read more, but are struggling to do it as much as you’d like. It can be a real challenge to find time to read for plea ... Show More
31m 7s
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Season 5, Episode 43: Way Past a Book Hangover + All Things Fourth Wing
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Escape the EU Bubble: Expert Summer Book Picks
This week, we’re taking a breath. EU Confidential is stepping away from summits, trade battles, and late-night trilogues — and turning to something more refreshing: books. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by audio producer (and self-confessed book nerd) Dionisios Sturis for this spec ... Show More
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Mar 2022
'Checkout 19' explores the magic of escaping with a good book
The nameless narrator in author Claire-Louise Bennett's new novel, Checkout 19, absolutely loves books. Their mere presence puts her at ease. But her lifelong love of reading is, in part, because she feels let down by the people around her. Bennett told NPR's Scott Simon that lov ... Show More
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Over the last year, we’ve talked to readers who voraciously devour romance, mystery, and graphic novels to escape real life—and readers who struggle to pick up a single book, even if they know it’s one they’ll love. There’s no right way to respond to stress as a reader, and today’s guest is here to share encouragement and insight for readers experiencing bur ... Show More
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<p>🎄 Join us for <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/join-christmas-school/">Christmas School →</a></p><br><p><strong>When</strong> I was a kid, I read voraciously. I could lose myself for hours in stacks and stacks of books. The reading wasn’t that high quality, mind you. I c ... Show More
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