This week we’re talking about the Neapolitan novels, by Elena Ferrante. An adaptation of the first book in that series, My Brilliant Friend, is coming to HBO later this month... and we’re using that as an excuse to revisit Ferrante's world. With Ruth Spencer, Ann Goldstein, Samhita Chakraborty, Aminatou Sow, Danielle Oteri, and Dayna Tortorici.
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Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi on Building a Business to Last
CHANI is the second largest astrology app on the market, even though its founders have prioritized growing slowly and sustainably. Today we speak to its founders, Chani Nicholas and Sonya Passi about their company's mold-breaking benefits package, what they think about work cultu ... Show More
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Aug 2019
Ep. #369 - A Big Heckin' Grab bag of Book Recs!
On today's episode... we had no plan! Therefore, we brought on Emma and Kristin and did a roundtable of book recommendations. There is, quite literally, something for everyone in this list. Book Mentioned in this episode Again but Better by Christine Riccio The Cozy Minimalist ... Show More
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Aug 2023
Esmeralda Santiago is Back in the Book Case
We talked to the renowned bilingual author Esmeralda Santiago a few months about her incredible trilogy of memoirs. So when she sent us her new novel, Las Madres, we couldn’t wait. Turns out she is just as good of a fiction writer as she is a memoirist. This is a searing, funny a ... Show More
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Mar 2019
Ep. 61 | Australia and the Surrounding Archipelago
For March, Jaclyn and Kendra, with special guest Winnie Loo, talk about women writers from Australia and the surrounding archipelago! Find a full version of the show for this episode on our website.Use code READINGWOMEN15 to get 15% off your purchase in our Reading Women Store. C ... Show More
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