In today’s episode, Anne talks with Emily Carter about a genre they both used to think they were too smart to be reading. When Emily entered a season when she was busy and stressed, and she discovered that the genre she’d once categorically dismissed was full of books that were exactly what her lackluster reading life needed.
Fellow repentant "book snobs" wi ... 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
Feb 2024
#233 - Reading Confessions: Is Joining A Book Club A Massive Mistake???
This month in reading confessions we hear from TWO people suffering with their book clubs, a book annotating disaster, a librarian losing love for books, and someone who hates epigraphs! Support The Podcast: Our beautiful merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/books-unbound J ... Show More
59m 59s
Apr 2023
Ep. 206 – Real Life Series: Audiobook Excerpt Read by Sharon Salzberg
For episode 206 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are releasing a special extended excerpt of the Real Life Audiobook.Read by Sharon, this hour-long excerpt includes the introduction of the book entitled “Introduction: Embarking on a Journey Together” and the first chapter, “From Con ... Show More
1 h