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Sep 29
Ep. 544: Supremely talk-about-able books to fuel your book club conversations
Anne is back with the latest episode in a new-ish series in which she invites a team member to join her in recommending titles for a guest. Today Anne is joined by Patreon community manager Shannan Malone as they chat with Lindsey Bloodworth. Lindsey is a mom to two boys who live ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 22
Ep. 543: Behind the scenes of Fall Book Preview 2026
Today, Anne is talking all things fall books with our executive producer, Will Bogel. They'll discuss the 2026 Fall Book Preview, which came out last Thursday, September 17th. In their conversation, Will and Anne will bring you behind the scenes as they talk about where the idea ... Show More
44m 59s
Sep 15
Ep 542: The delight of a reading rabbit hole
Today's guest wants to experience the satisfaction of engaging in what she calls meaningful reading more often, but she finds herself easily distracted by the new and shiny. Jane Baldwin has ideas for different reading projects but has gotten overwhelmed by the possible options, ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2025
Season 8, Episode 12: Reading Mishaps + Travels and Book Buying
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: accidental reads and jumbled audiobooks Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: the way we buy books while traveling The Founta ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2023
Season 5, Episode 27: Popcorn Reading + Joys and Challenges of Reading as Our "Job"
52m 40s
Nov 2023
Season 6, Episode 15: Creating Bookish Community + Having Hobbies Outside of Reading
53m 42s
May 2025
Season 7, Episode 39: Brain Farts + Reading Canadian
1h 12m
May 2023
Season 5, Episode 41: Summer Reading + Book Hangovers
53m 43s
Apr 2023
Season 5, Episode 34: Many Generations of Readers + No-Prep Current Reads
1h 6m
May 2020
Season 2, Episode 40: What To Say When People Tell You "I Don't Have Time to Read"
52m 18s
Dec 2024
Reading Out of Our Comfort Zone
Send us Fan MailIn Episode 179 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah venture beyond their usual reading habits! We discuss what it means to step outside our comfort zones, the types of books that intimidate us, and the challenges of staying present and patient with our reading live ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2023
Season 5, Episode 44: Your Homework + Literary Festival Tips and Tricks
57m 3s
Aug 2023
Season 6, Episode 4: Nasal Adventures + Two Tropes Diverge in a Wood
1h 11m
Many listeners and past guests on WSIRN have shared their stories of reading dry spells due to chronic illness, anxiety, and disability. Today’s guest Kate Mitchell has experienced polar opposites in her reading life, going from a period of time when reading was literally her job, to stretches where reading was literally impossible because of chronic illness ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: a meeting with an app and a personal audiobook win</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><s ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: creating bookish community in a new place and being bossed to read books NOW</p> </li> ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments:</strong> shifts in our reading and brain farts</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Reads</ ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: summer reading guides and plane reading</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Curre ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: the generations after us and before us in our reading lives</p> </li> <li> <p cl ... Show More
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1588984846361_3258" class="">Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: seasonal reading vibes and buddy reads during quarantine</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Read ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: a summer reading conundrum, and a box full of galleys</p> </li> <li> <p class="" ... Show More
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class=""><strong>Bookish Moments</strong>: new library cards and new projects</p> </li> <li> <p class=""><strong>Current Rea ... Show More
