Today Anne chats with Adam Verner. Adam reads for a living -- literally. When he was a kid and people asked him what he wanted to do when he grew up he’d say read books. So Adam grew up and turned his theatrical background into a job as a professional audiobook narrator.
Adam is also one of the few readers who's been decisive/brave/committed enough to choose ... Show More
Jan 13
Ep 509: Your favorite book discoveries from 10 years of WSIRN
At the end of last year, you heard us ask for your help to create this celebratory episode. For ten years now, you've been telling us how this show has bolstered your reading life, and in some cases, completely transformed it. We don't just talk book titles here: we love diving d ... Show More
34m 36s
Jan 6
Ep 508: Anne's Best Books of 2025
We're kicking off 2026 and a year of exciting milestones today! On January 12th, we are celebrating 10 years of our podcast: we'll be sharing a few special podcast episodes to mark this moment. And as you'll hear today, as we move into the rest of 2026, there is plenty more to ce ... Show More
47m 25s
Feb 2022
Liv Reads Ovid: Valentine's Selections from the Ars Amatoria
Liv reads selections from Ovid's Ars Amatoria (big thanks to Michaela Smith for the selections and commentary!), translated by Henry T. Riley. Sometimes called a commentary on the idea of love, and elegy broadly, other times simply deemed an ancient guide to picking up women, Ovi ... Show More
47m 16s
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
Sep 2021
‘What You Will Learn’ from the Best Books Ever with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones
#PodcastersForJustice Co-hosts of the top international podcast "What You Will Learn," Adam Ashton and Adam Jones, spoke to me about why writers should (and can) read more, how to turn a podcast into a book, and The Sh*t They Never Taught You. What You Will Learn became Australia ... Show More
48m 8s
Oct 2022
Anna Codrea-Rado (Replay): The Carrie Bradshaw Freelance Myth
This is a replay of my episode with the brilliant writer Anna Codrea-Rado from April 2021. She writes about freelancing, business, culture and technology, with a particular focus on work life. I really enjoy her podcast Is This Working on these themes, I especially loved her epis ... Show More
46m 4s
Mar 2024
Stories Podchats: Music Discussion
Today we have another fun podchats episode for you. In this discussion Dan, Amanda, and Kelsie discuss what got them into music, their experience with music and chorus classes in school, and their experience with lessons and other musical activities outside of school.
In this epi ... Show More
39m 16s
Nov 2021
Laurence Leamer - CAPOTE'S WOMEN
Laurence and I discuss Capote's Women, the illusion these women created for the world and how happiness was elusive for them, what surprised him the most while writing this book, the carefully chosen cover photo, his favorite of the books he has written, and much more. Laurence’s ... Show More
19m 28s