After the blockbuster success of her first book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, Samin Nosrat felt pressure to follow it up with something big. But when depression and grief hit, she was forced to slow down and accept help (and cooking) from people around her.
In this episode, Samin talks about getting "chef 911" texts from friends on Thanksgiving, new romance, and ... Show More
Nov 2025
How To! | This Is Where You Belong
It wasn’t long after Melody Warnick moved to Blacksburg, Va., that she realized its nickname—“Bleaksburg”—wasn’t a joke. Feeling stuck, she devised a research-based experiment to acclimate to her new city. On this episode: Melody explains how she went from hating Blacksburg to lo ... Show More
30m 27s
Jul 2016
Ep. 4 | Motherhood, Mythology, and Marjane
This week, the Reading discuss Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward and Persepolis by Majane Satrapi.
Books Mentioned in this Podcast
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn WardPersepolis by Marjane SatropiSex Object by Jessica ValentiSex and Girls by Peggy OrgensteinAll the Single Ladies by ... Show More
39m 14s
Mar 2018
#5: Literally, Don’t Judge the Book By Its Cover
Jess and Trisha talk about who’s losing with Audible’s romance subscription service, consider some of what makes romance unique in the world of self-publishing, deliver news about a couple of publishers, and – as always – recommend books.
This episode is sponsored by Raw Power by ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the friend fic, family drama, and female friendships in Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn. Plus, a therapy session and anniversary. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebo ... Show More
1h 39m
Nov 2024
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the angsty teenagers, angry siblings, and asterisks in Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell. Plus, being sick as dogs and the Winter Reading List!<br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Fac ... Show More
1h 20m