Many of the readers we talk to tune into the seasons to inspire their next read, and today's guest has a twist on the usual seasonal reading dilemma: Nell Cavallo is joining Anne today from midsummer in Sydney, Australia.
When Nell sent in her guest submission for the show, she told us that as a southern hemisphere reader, winter meant reading the shiny and ... Show More
Jan 27
Ep 511: Ask Anne Anything: 10 Year Anniversary Edition
Across the years, we've periodically hosted Ask Anne Anything events in our Patreon community, and today you're hearing a replay of our latest gathering. These live events invite our Patreon community members to submit their burning questions, and Anne does her best to answer as ... Show More
58m 39s
Jan 20
Ep 510: Finding classics that shine on audio
Our guest today is searching for classics in audio format, with narration that brings stories and characters alive. Janae Mast lives in small town, Kansas, where she's a stay-at-home mom to her young son and looking forward to the arrival of her second child this spring. Janae's ... Show More
58m 25s
Jan 13
Ep 509: Your favorite book discoveries from 10 years of WSIRN
At the end of last year, you heard us ask for your help to create this celebratory episode. For ten years now, you've been telling us how this show has bolstered your reading life, and in some cases, completely transformed it. We don't just talk book titles here: we love diving d ... Show More
34m 36s
Oct 8
Gilmore To Read: Julie Olivia Is Your New Go-To Author For Autumnal Nostalgia
Gilmore Girls lovers-- on Wednesdays, we talk books!!!USA Today Bestselling author, Julie Olivia is on the podcast today where we're talking about her latest novel, the most autumnal book you could possibly find this season-- If It Makes You Happy. If you've been to a bookstore l ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2025
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 27
744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom
The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Carol ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2025
S12E06 - Lucy Wow: The Mystery of the Blank Books
All the books in the Pflugerville Library are now blank. In fact, books EVERYWHERE are without words. What is going on!? Lucy Wow & friends must get to the bottom of this spellbinding travesty. Just like Lucy, you can put your brilliant minds to work with ABCmouse, the award-winn ... Show More
18m 2s