Today's guest has a bookish birthday trip in the works. When Barbara Andrade DuBransky told us about her tradition of taking big trips with her best friend to mark big life milestones, Anne knew she wanted to talk about Barbara's upcoming European trip.
Barbara and her friend are passionate readers who rely on their libraries to help them plan and prepare f ... 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
Jul 2024
More Happier: Adventure! Japan, Prep for England, and Travels with a Young-Adult Child
We talk about a highlight from my recent trip to Japan, and about the (wonderful) experience of traveling with a young-adult child. We also discuss how we’re reading novels as part of our preparation for our upcoming sisterly hiking adventure in England.Get in touch: podcast@gret ... Show More
15m 21s
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
May 2025
Katie and her Husband, Ryan Talk Family Travel -- All of Their Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Trip with Kids
<p>Katie and her husband, Ryan, share their favorite spots for traveling with their daughter, Iris, and parenting advice when it comes to traveling with kids. From hotel recommendations to tackling the airport, pop-up potties, and iPad rules, they give advice to be able to travel ... Show More
33m 4s
Apr 2025
At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear
<p>With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/447aky4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered</em></a><em>, ... Show More
52m 42s