Happy Tuesday, readers! Meet Madeleine Riley, a 24-year-old special education teacher in New England who runs a colorful bookstagram account, Top Shelf Text, where she celebrates the most beautiful titles she's been reading lately.
Today, Anne delves into who Madeleine is as an INFJ "regular reader" who just needs some alone time with a book to unwind. Topic ... Show More
May 26
Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process
Today's book lover is seeking a literary doorway into the creative world of art and museums. Kristine Parsons doesn't have an art background. She works as a county road commission manager in Michigan, yet she is fascinated by art and museums, and finds herself drawn to immersive ... Show More
53m 37s
May 19
Ep 526: Anne unboxes the 2026 Minimalist Summer Reading Guide
This week, Anne is sharing an excerpt from our 2026 Summer Reading Guide Live Unboxing. To mark our 15th Guide, we’re inviting you to listen in as she tells you all about this year's Minimalist Picks. During our Summer Reading Guide Unboxing, Anne goes through every book and tell ... Show More
22m 55s
Dec 2019
#237 Emma Forrest: Writing & Transcendental Meditation
Today's guest is with Emma Forrest, one of my favourite writers of all time. She has published three novels, an essay collection and the memoir Your Voice In My Head, one of my favourite memoirs on mental health ever. She also recently wrote and directed her feature debut, Untoge ... Show More
33m 5s
Feb 2021
Madeleine Shaw Makes a Hot Salmon Salad on Rye Bread (Or Does She?)
‘Move, munch, meditate’ is nutritionist and writer Madeleine Shaw’s philosophy for positive lifestyle change. Madeleine is the guest on this week’s episode of The Filling with Anna Barnett. Madeleine and Anna also get to grips with establishing joy in your diet by ‘crowding in, n ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
#231 - Raeleen Finally Read A Great Book
Raeleen reads a new favourite, Ariel has a breakdown about a weird letter collection, and Ariel answers some engagement related questions! Links mentioned: Maddy Vian, our amazing designer: https://www.instagram.com/maddyology Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://sto ... Show More
58m 38s
Jun 2024
Raising Readers In 2024: Episode 471
From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own r ... Show More
55m 50s
Dec 2023
Easily Distracted By New Releases (December 2023) + 2023 Themes
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 129 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about 2023 themes. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcas ... Show More
58m 26s
Feb 2024
#233 - Reading Confessions: Is Joining A Book Club A Massive Mistake???
This month in reading confessions we hear from TWO people suffering with their book clubs, a book annotating disaster, a librarian losing love for books, and someone who hates epigraphs! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound J ... Show More
59m 59s