Mar 10
Ep 517: Seeking contemporary novels to complement Jane Austen classics
It's no secret that we are fans of Jane Austen, completist author aspirations, and reading projects of all stripes. So when Tzipi Turner's guest submission landed in our What Should I Read Next? inbox, we could not wait to invite her on and talk about her project to become a Jane ... Show More
52m 45s
Mar 3
Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads
Today's guest is looking for titles to help bridge the large geographic gap between her and her sister. Ruth Werwai hails from Vancouver, Canada, but she's lived in Germany with her family for over a decade. Recently, she and her sister have created a book club of two. They've fo ... Show More
50m 11s
Feb 24
Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay
Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so we know today's conversation will resonate with many readers. Our guest today is Holly Dyer, whose name might be familiar if you're a member of our book club or Patreon communities, because Holly is an active member of both. ... Show More
56m 29s
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
Oct 2021
Why You Should Re-Read, Not Just Read Books
<p>The Stoics were not only avid readers, but also avid re-readers. In this video, Ryan Holiday explains why we should re-read the books we love or those that have had a big impact on us. For more on how to get more out of your reading, check out http://dailystoic.com/read</p><p> ... Show More
10m 40s
It's time for something a bit different - in today's "from the mailbag" episode, Anne discusses the myriad ways readers track their book lives, from Goodreads, to bullet journals, to excel spreadsheets, to #bookstagram. Fifteen WSIRN listeners' favorite recording techniques are highlighted, and Anne shares a little bit about her own favorite tracking strateg ... Show More
<p>In today's audiobook excerpt, Ryan cracks open his best-selling book <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/ryan3?_pos=1&_sid=ed0349bcd&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Stillness Is The Key</em></a> to read the chapter titled “Just Start ... Show More
