Jun 9
Ep 529: A short summer project to rebuild reading stamina
We love a summer reading project of any style, and when Anne read the submission from today's guest and her quest for what she is calling a short summer of reading, she wanted to talk about it on the show. Emily Henderson is a mom of four, writer, and runner with a passion for ho ... Show More
58m 57s
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
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