Today’s guest is Graylin Porter, World-Lit-major-with-a-Masters-in-Modern-&-Contemporary-Lit-turned-children’s-librarian who is expecting a new addition to her family very very soon (hint: it’s a baby!). Graylin shares a peek behind the librarian curtain, including the struggles of keeping a children’s section stocked, what she will miss most about the libra ... Show More
Aug 19
Ep 490: Our team's best books of summer (Part 1)
Readers, we’re back today with an annual tradition we know so many of you look forward to, as our team joins Anne to talk about their favorite books of the summer and what’s happening in their reading lives right now. As always, our team’s range of reading tastes ensures we share ... Show More
39m 1s
Aug 12
Ep 489: The satisfaction of sinking into a good book
Today's guest isn't only a reader with a specific readerly conundrum, she is also a beloved author. Anne has recommended Julie Berry's work to several past guests, and Julie also joined us over in the Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club back in 2020. Today, she's here to talk with Anne a ... Show More
1h 5m
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
Jan 2021
#307 Laura Mucha: Love, Relationships & Attachment Theory
Welcome back to Ctrl Alt Delete! Today’s guest is with the amazing Laura Mucha, an ex-lawyer, author, award-winning poet, and speaker. Her first book, Love Factually / We Need to Talk About Love is the result of ten years of interviews with hundreds of strangers aged 8-95 years o ... Show More
50m 36s
Apr 2024
#240 - Falling into Darkness: Seeing the Eclipse and Vampire Books!!
Ariel sees the eclipse, does more tea reviews and reads a classic, Raeleen hosts a Twin Peaks party, and reads a new favourite book! Links mentioned: Our new peach beanie: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound/products/books-beanie Free patreon mini pod where we made ... Show More
1h 19m
Jun 2024
author annabel monaghan on getting unstuck, her new book ‘summer romance,’ and how decluttering reveals your true values
Get this week’s full So Into That newsletter here! https://whattocook.substack.com/p/author-annabel-monaghan-on-gettingIt’s summertime, and that means it’s Annabel Monaghan time!Annabel’s one of my favorite authors, and lucky for us she cranks out a delightful new book seemingly ... Show More
36m 15s
Jun 2024
Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and Forgiveness
Ep. 487: Book Club: We Talk to Writer Anne Lamott About Love, Family, and ForgivenessFor the Happier Podcast Book Club, we talk to renowned writer Anne Lamott about her beautiful new collection of essays, “Somehow: Thoughts on Love,” as well as her other works, such as “Bird by B ... Show More
36m 22s