Westmoreland Reads Podcast

This little interlude is a brief “hello!” to let you all know I'm here and thinking of you and still experiencing technical difficulties. I'll hopefully be back with a full episode next week!…currently reading…What Alice Forgot, by Liane Moriarty…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

It took me a minute, but I had to realize that my kids weren't going to automatically love books I chose for them just because I, also, love to read. I share about some of that journey, my method for both getting my kids to read what they want and what I want, and (cheating a little) two recommendations for you as you (hopefully) raise readers!…recommendation(s)…How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, by Ken LudwigBirth of an Island, by Millicent E Selsam…currently reading…The Hidden Lives of Trees, by Peter Wohlleben…other books & things mentioned…The Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew PetersonPeter Pan, by JM BarrieDogman, by Dav PilkeyThe Borrowers, by Mary Norton…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

Today's episode is an amazing story of young Jewish writers and how their work (and much more) was saved during WWII, plus a book recommendation about some very special giraffes. My brain has been so full of these good stories lately; enjoy!…recommendation…West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge…currently reading…Out of the Silent Planet, by CS Lewis…other books & things mentioned…Five articles about the 2017 discovery of Yiddish artifacts: New York Times, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Smithsonian Magazine, The Jewish Chronicle, Narratively Article & Podcast EpisodeWhen I Grow Up, by Ken KrimsteinYIVO Online Museum…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

This episode is a slight interruption to the regular format so I can share 3 “superlative” reads from August 2022. Since I can't totally leave you without a story, though, I'm also sharing about a special retreat I took around my birthday weekend and how I basically immersed myself in books the whole time.…August superlatives…People of the Book, by Geraldine BrooksThird Culture Kids, by David C Pollock & Ruth E van RekenMiss Pickerell Goes to Mars, by Ellen MacGregor…currently reading…Heart Songs, by E Annie Proulx…other books & things mentioned…Book Fare Podcast…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

Today I'm sharing an author's story that captured my attention when I was searching for bookish quotes…I hope the life story of The Neverending Story's Michael Ende is just as fascinating for you as it was for me. My recommendation this week takes place all around the world; and wrapping up the episode is a quick share of a book I'm currently reading.Find other biographies of Michael Ende here, here or here.I mentioned The Thorn Birds here and here.…recommendation… At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson…currently reading…The Ladies of Missalonghi, by Colleen McCullough…other books mentioned…A list of books by Michael EndeThe Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCullough…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

Back when I was first learning to run (for real), I listened to my first audiobook. It forever linked running, reading, and Kipling in my head…and to my Bookstagram. I've also got a 5 star recommendation from the books I've read this year so far, and what I'm currently reading.…recommendation…The Girl in His Shadow, by Audrey Blake…currently reading…The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas…other books mentioned…Just-So Stories, by Rudyard KiplingThe Surgeon's Daughter, by Audrey Blake…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

Welcome to a season 3 preview of Westmoreland Reads! Today I (Heidi) am sharing one of my personal favorite bookish stories from my own middle school reading and travel experiences, as well as giving you a little sneak peek into what's coming up this season on the podcast. Disclaimer: though I was a big fan in middle school, as an adult I now consider the Left Behind series a 3ish star example of dystopian fiction and an imaginative rendering of what end times might look like.…books mentioned…The Left Behind Series, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B Jenkins (2:08)…currently reading…The People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks…contact etc…Email - westmorelandpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - @westmorelandreadsWebsite - www.westmorelandpodcast.comHeidi's Bookstagram - @heidisbooksjustso To help the podcast find the exact right audience, leave a rating and review on iTunes (or wherever you listen!) or give a shoutout and tag on social media. Theme music is by SergeQuadrado on PixabayLinks in the show notes support websites and businesses I use and enjoy, but are not affiliate links and I do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders.

Our third mini bonus episode is the finale of Season 2! Lisse talks about a few books she's read recently and we have a little piece of news about the podcast, so listen to the end!Books Lisse MentionsSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikUntamed by Glennon DoyleThe Invisible Life of Addie Larue by VE SchwabHeidi's review of Spinning Silver from the Seaons 1 trailer To talk books (or other things), here's how you can get in touch:westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com@westmorelandpodcast on Instagramwww.westmorelandpodcast.comOur links support websites and businesses we enjoy, but are not affiliate links and we do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders from links in the show notes. Thanks!

In this second special bonus episode, Lisse talks about a couple of her favorite books and her thoughts on recent movie adaptations. Books Lisse MentionsDune, by Frank HerbertRebecca, by Daphne DuMaurierTo talk books (or other things), here's how you can get in touch: westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com@westmorelandpodcast on Instagram www.westmorelandpodcast.comOur links support websites and businesses we enjoy, but are not affiliate links and we do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders from links in the show notes. Thanks!

Season 2, Bonus Episode 1: Lisse's Favorite Board GamesAfter a year-long break, we are back to bring closure and wrap up season 2 of the podcast. In this episode Lisse talks about three of her favorite board games and sets the stage for 2 more bonus episodes she recorded last year (right when life got really crazy). Enjoy!Lisse's Favorite Board GamesAzulLost Woods Seven WondersTo talk books (or other things), here's how you can get in touch:westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com@westmorelandpodcast on Instagramwww.westmorelandpodcast.comOur links support websites and businesses we enjoy, but are not affiliate links and we do not receive any compensation for clicks or orders from links in the show notes. Thanks!

In this episode, Heidi has a couple stories about great vacation read-alouds and a few classic books to bring along on your next vacation...just in case you find yourself rained out or with some very bookish people. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Life of Pi, by Yann MartelTill We Have Faces, by CS LewisThe Hobbit, by JRR TolkienThe Last Battle, by CS LewisA Room With a View, by EM ForsterGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for July 30th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Welcome to the first installment of a seasonal series: the Summer Reading Club! Four #bookstagram friends join forces to talk about books they enjoy and recommend to other readers. Enjoy this episode getting to know Susy, Susan, and Melissa and hear about books and genres they love!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this linkThe Children's Blizzard, by Melanie BenjaminThe Thursday Murder Club, by Richard OsmanInternment, by Samira AhmedNo Judgements, by Meg CabotThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim RichardsonStill Life, by Louise PennyA Darker Shade of Magic, by VE SchwabThe Language of Flowers, by Vanessa DiffenbaughThe Fountains of Silence, by Ruta SepetysSalt to the Sea, by Ruta SepetysVienna Prelude, by Bodie & Brock TheoneOther Things We MentionAuthor Meg Cabot on Instagram @officialmegcabotGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for July 23rd. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Today's episode is titled after the random variety of books Heidi read in the month of June. Ten titles ranging from sci fi to graphic novels to British literature, all here and summarized for you in hopes that you find a couple of good books to add to your TBRs. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.The Martian, by Andy WeirJefferson's Sons, by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyFour Hundred Souls, edited by Ibram X Kendi & Keisha N BlainBone, Vol. 2: The Great Cow Race, by Jeff SmithVienna Prelude, by Bodie & Brock TheoneThe Trumpet of the Swan, by EB WhiteLark Rise to Candleford, by Flora ThompsonThe Power of the Seven, by Darren TylerThe Penderwicks, by Jeanne BirdsallThe Souls of Poor Folk, by Alexander IrvineConcrete Rose, by Angie ThomasHow to Read a Book, by Mortimer J AdlerA Darker Shade of Magic, by VE SchwabGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for July 16th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

On today's episode, Heidi interviews her bookstagram friend and author Katie Proctor about her new book, Hand in Hand. They cover the book and how it both tells a story and teaches middle grade readers a beginning lesson on civil rights, as well as chat about being moms and fitting all their writing and reading into busy days. Enjoy!Stuff We MentionThe Currently Reading Podcast, where both Heidi & Katie are Patreon supporters and love it.Puffin Rock on Netflix...the baby's favorite show!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Shadow and Light: A Journey Into Advent, by Tsh OxenreiderMy Storied Year, by Katie ProctorHand in Hand, by Katie ProctorProject Hail Mary, by Andy WeirSouls of Poor Folk, by Alexander IrvineMy Lady of the Chimney Corner, by Alexander IrvineFour Hundred Souls, edited by Ibram X Kendi & Keisha N BlaineThe Movie Heidi Was Talking About...is called No More Baths, and while she can't vouch for whether it's problematic, outdated, or even if the acting is good, in her very fuzzy memory it was a great introduction to civil rights, property rights, and race relationships for a young student.Read more of Katie's writing on her blog, or get in touch with her @katieproctorwritesandreads on Instagram. Order a copy of My Storied Year or Hand in Hand from your local Indie bookstore, or on Bookshop.org.Get in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for July 9th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

In today's episode...Lisse's back! Hooray! Big hugs and all the love as Lisse shares a little bit about her absence from the podcast and how she's doing now. After catching up a bit, we had a good time talking about books we're excited to read this Summer. Get ready for lots of backlist gems to add to your TBR's!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.The Red Rising Series, by Pierce BrownSnow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa SeeThe Souls of Poor Folk, by Alexander IrvineAngela's Ashes, by Frank McCourtMy Lady of the Chimney Corner, by Alexander IrvineRebecca, by Daphne DuMaurierA Darker Shade of Magic, by VE SchwabNory Ryan's Song, by Patricia Reilly GiffSula, by Tony MorrisonMoonstone's Curse, by Sam SicilianoReading Lolita in Tehran, by Azar NafisiLark Rise to Candleford, by Flora ThompsonStuff We MentionOvernight on an alpaca farm! (We really hope Lisse wins this super fun prize from her library!)Episode 3 with Mindy BrouseEaston Press BooksGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for July 2nd. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

On today's episode, Heidi chats with her Bookstagram friend, Alyssa Kleczynski, about foster care. Alyssa's family motto is “know better, do better”, and this episode is an effort to do better as Alyssa brings three categories of books about foster care to listeners. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.A Mind Spread Out On the Ground, by Alicia ElliotMurder On the Orient Express, by Agatha ChristieAnd Then There Were None, by Agatha ChristieFour Hundred Souls, edited by Ibram X Kendi & Keisha N BlainThe Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, by Rosaria ButterfieldFoster Care BooksFor People Who Know Nothing…Keep the Doors Open, by Kristin BerryThe Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel VanderkolkBetween the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi CoatesFor Those in the TrenchesThe Whole Brain Child & No Drama Discipline, by Daniel Siegel The Connected Child & The Connected Parent, by Karen PurvisReframing Foster Care, by Jason JohnsonFaith, Hope and Connection, by Melissa CorkumTry Softer, by Aundi KolberFor People Wanting to Support Foster FamiliesThe Gospel Comes With a House Key, by Rosaria ButterfieldReplanted, by Jen CookOther Resources from Alyssa@fosterthefamilyblog and @fosterthefamilyus with Jamie Finn, on Instagram@lyssinthelibrary, Alyssa's BookstagramThe CASA ProgramGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for June 25th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Surprise! It's Wednesday (not Friday) and Heidi is on to let you all know that life “happened” this week with sickness and crazy schedules and the podcast is taking a short “recovery” break. Just in case you need a book-fix, though, we have a few podcasts to recommend where you can get tons of material for your reading. See you next week!Books We MentionFour Hundred Souls, edited by Ibram X Kendi & Keisha N BlainPodcasts We MentionCurrently Reading PodcastFrom the Front PorchNovel Pairings PodcastOne Great BookStrong Sense of PlacePoetry Unbound from On Being StudiosGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for June 18th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Alexander (Heidi's husband) joins Heidi today for her reading recap from the month of May. It's a short discussion about a lot of books...and a little bit of a window into how much fun they have talking together. The sound went a little wonky in the middle, but it works itself out. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Hello Ninja, by ND WilsonThe Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix PotterHush Little BabyThe Chronicles of Narnia, by CS LewisCelebration of Discipline, by Richard FosterThe Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew PetersonTongues of Serpents, by Naomi NovikThe Inheritance of Lion Hall, by Corina BomannShanghai Girls, by Lisa SeeThe Island of Sea Women, by Lisa SeeDreams of Joy, by Lisa SeeThe Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage CarlsonNory Ryan's Song, by Patricia Reilly GiffTaking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni WeschlerCycle Savvy, by Toni WeschlerNews from the World, by Paulette GilesThe Good Earth, by Pearl S BuckIron & Silk, by Mark SalzmanThe Martian, by Andy WeirStuff We MentionNetGalley - click here and create an account to begin reading advanced reader copies!Season 1, Episode 3, with Mindy BrouseGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for June 11th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

This episode is a little bit of a housekeeping episode while we figure out our show notes, check in with a reading update from Heidi, and listen to Lisse and Heidi ramble about everything from their teenage selves to the Enneagram and Life Languages personality profiling systems. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Fable, by Adrienne YoungNamesake, by Adrienne YoungSnow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa SeeThe Island of Sea Women, by Lisa SeeShanghai Girls, by Lisa SeeStuff We MentionLisa See's websiteEpisode 3, with Mindy BrouseEpisode 4, with Sage & SkyGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for June 3rd. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

In this episode, Sage and Sky Giles join Heidi for a board game/book pairing session, talking about their favorite games and some books Heidi recommends to go alongside them...plus a few bonus books, since Sky just can't help it. ;) Enjoy!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Artemis Fowl, by Eoin ColferTuesdays at the Castle, by Jessica Day GeorgeTroll Fell, by Katherine LangrishThe Rook, by Daniel O'MalleyEnder's Game, by Orson Scott CardThe Oracle of Stamboul, by Michael David LukasEscape from Mr Lemoncello's Library, by Chris GrabensteinSideways Stories from Wayside School, by Louis SacharKnockout, by KA HoltElla Minnow Pea, by Mark DunnWinterhouse, by Ben GutersonGames We MentionTicket to RideFireflyChessSuperfightApples to ApplesGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for May 28th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

We are so delighted to have Mindy Brouse as a guest on today's episode. Mindy is a host on Bookend Homeschoolers and a cohost of Currently Reading. Today we're talking about books that are “required reading” for our kids. Get ready: your book lists are about to explode!Books We MentionFind all the books we mention on this episode through this link.Nory Ryan's Song, by Patricia Reilly GiffThe Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew PetersonThe House of Sixty Fathers, by Meindert DeJongI Juan De Pareja, by Elizabeth Borton de TrevinoThe Family Under the Bridge, by Natalie Savage CarlsonThe Book of the Dun Cow, by Walter Wangerin Jr.A Single Shard, by Linda Sue ParkWhere the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson RawlsTill We Have Faces, by CS LewisPeace Like a River, by Leif EngerThe Track Series, by Jason ReynoldsThe Nevermoor Series, by Jessica TownsendAll American Boys, by Jason Reynolds & Brendan KielyThe Firekeeper's Daughter, by Angeline BoulleyThe Gift of Fear, by Gavin DebeckerThe Road Back to You, by Ian Cron & Susan StabileBoundaries, by John Townsend & Henry CloudThe Chemistry of Calm, by Henry EmmonsHarry's Trees, by Jon CohenHamnet, by Maggie O'FarrellA Celebration of Discipline, by Richard FosterThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Steven CoveyGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for May 21st. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Lisse is currently traveling cross-country, so Heidi takes over the podcast today with a short reading recap of all the books she read in April...from chocolate to steamy romance, it's basically all here in these seven books!Stuff We MentionHeidi's new thrift shop on Instagram is @thebookshelfshopBooks We MentionVictory of Eagles, by Naomi NovikA Kiss at Midnight, by Eloisa JamesThe Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel BarberyDear Committee Members, by Julie SchumacherDune, by Frank HerbertLike Water for Chocolate, by Laura EsquivelMilk and Honey, by Rupi KaurGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for May 14th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

We're back for another season, and so excited to be here! In this episode we talk about how we spent the podcast-break, including a literal break on Lisse's part, and share a few books we finished recently. The first part of the episode is our life updates, and the book talk starts at about the 12:24 mark, just in case you'd like to skip straight to that. Thanks for listening!Stuff We MentionThe Westmoreland Podcast Zazzle store! Here you can find tshirts, a coffee cup, a library bag, and more! Let us know if there is anything else at all you'd like to see a Westmoreland Podcast logo and we'll add it to the store for you! Netgalley for reading books before publication!Books We MentionHis Majesty's Dragon, by Naomi NovikBlack Powder War & Empire of Ivory, by Naomi Novik (look for the audiobooks!)Brooklyn, by Colm ToibinCall Me Athena, by Colby Cedar SmithA Kiss at Midnight, by Eloisa JamesParis in Love, by Eloisa JamesGet in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Our next episode is scheduled for May 7th. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

Season 2 of the podcast is coming! and in this trailer episode we're talking about our ideal literary lunch dates with characters from some of our favorite books...as well as Lisse's crutches, old crushes, and what we're currently reading. Enjoy!Books We MentionThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Lord of the Rings trilogy, by JRR TolkienUsborne Illustrated Stories from ShakespeareThe Elegance of the Hedgehog, by Muriel BarberyStuff We MentionAre hedgehogs lucky? Or just cute?Get in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast, or email westmorelandpodcast@gmail.com.Season 2 is scheduled to begin at the end of April...happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

In this first mini bonus episode, Heidi dives a little deeper into one of her favorite books, H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, and her own experience with grief after losing loved ones. Thanks for listening!Books MentionedVesper Flights, by Helen MacdonaldFalcon, by Helen MacdonaldShaler's Fish, by Helen MacdonaldFind Heidi @heidisbooksjustso on Instagram, and Lisse @lissedolinger. Get in touch with us to talk books @westmorelandpodcast.Season two is scheduled to begin at the end of April...happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

In this episode we wrap up the season answering questions from our listeners, and a couple for each other too! We talk about our season 1 Listener Survey (which you can still take to add your feedback!), as well as things that are changing or coming up in season 2. Lisse also sings a little, so that's fun too!Stuff We Mention:Upcoming summer plans, daylights savings time, and traveling!Our book spreadsheet, a reference for you to find the 100+ books we've mentioned on the podcast so far and in which episode we talked about them!How to pronounce Thanhha LaiBooks We Mention:Fable, by Adrienne YoungNamesake, by Adrienne YoungMr. Chartwell, by Rebecca HuntAn Englishman in Madrid, by Eduardo MendozaOff the Clock, by Laura Vanderkam Lisse's recommendation: Listen, Slowly, by Thanhha LaiOur next season begins at the end of April! ...but stay tuned in between now and then for a few mini bonus episodes, and follow us on Instagram @westmorelandpodcast to keep in touch and talk books. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our affiliate links are for abebooks.com...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your purchases through our links supports the podcast and helps us keep recording!

In this episode Alexander and Benji come on the podcast and hang out with us and talk books! We also play a lightning round questions game...but not very quickly. From strong opinions about movies to little arguments along the way, we've got you covered with a hilarious and book-filled hour for the weekend!Stuff We Mention:Carbs, SCUBA, wigs, how squirrels are cute, speeding tickets, deal breakers when we were dating, Star Realms card game, Red Rising game, audiobooks, and much, much...much more.Books We Mention:Dune, Frank HerbertEragon, Christopher PaoliniWuthering Heights, Emily BronteThe Boys in the Boat, Daniel James BrownKitchen Confidential, by Anthony BourdainA Year in Provence, by Peter MayleThe Mistborn Series, Brandon SandersonWarbreaker, Brandon SandersonThe Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew PetersonA Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'EngleThe Space Trilogy, C.S. LewisThe Red Rising Series, by Pierce BrownChaos Walking, Patrick Ness  The Lotus War Trilogy, Jay KristoffMovies We Mention:DuneEragonJulie & JuliaA Wrinkle in TimeChaos WalkingLisse's recommendation:  The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly BarnhillBenji's recommendation: The Stormlight Archives, Brandon SandersonHeidi's recommendation: Paris in Love, Eloisa JamesAlex's recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. CoveyOur next episode is scheduled to release March 19th, and we'll be conducting a Q&A to answer listener's questions as well as a few we have for each other, too. Until then, happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we talk about some of our favorite movie adaptations of books we love and like and what we look for in movies. We also ask all our listeners to fill out our listener survey and talk about the next season of the podcast and things we're looking forward to changing (and keeping the same!).Stuff We MentionOur Season 1 Listener Survey...please go take a look and fill it out!The podcast's Linktree (on our Instagram too, @westmorelandpodcast)Easton Press Books and Juniper Books (we're not sponsored, we just like them!)Manga, Japanese writing style we briefly discuss.Lisse's pants that threw Heidi off so much…. (in the bloopers! So listen to the end)Books We MentionThe Red Rising Series, by Pierce BrownKiki's Delivery Service, Eiko KadonoThe Murmur of Bees, Sofia Segovia (translated by Simon Bruni)Jim the Boy, Tony EarleyMovies We MentionSecondhand LionsPride & PrejudiceLittle WomenJulie & JuliaThe Devil Wears PradaDuneJane EyreHolesThe Lord of the RingsThe HobbitWhere'd You Go, BernadetteLisse's recommendation: Dune, by Frank HerbertHeidi's recommendation: Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria SempleNext up for Heidi: Wearing God, by Lauren F WinnerNext up for Lisse: Listen, Slowly, by Thanhha LaiStuff We MissedDune is actually a trilogy… now the ending makes a little more sense... well actually it's a 6 book series. So Lisse found another series unintentionally! And cannot survive without reading the others. Let her know if you have it and want to sell the whole series to her… :) Our next episode is scheduled to release March 12th, 2021 and we've invited our husbands, Benji and Alex, to talk with us on the podcast...and it's going to be so funny! Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Westmoreland Podcast!Well friends, it was only a matter of time before two sisters creating a podcast managed to talk about cycles...and Shakespeare? Yes. Per our usual, we cover a lot of bookish ground in one episode! But don't worry, the cycle talk is under 2 minutes and includes an awesome resource for teens. Otherwise, in this episode we discuss whether or not we collect books intentionally or just accumulate as many books as possible. It's maybe a little of both. Also, the outtakes are a whole conversation with strong opinions about chocolate, so don't miss that...and let us know your chocolate preferences! Thanks for listening!Stuff We MentionEaston Press BooksBooks We MentionA Fatal Grace, by Louise PennyTaking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni WeschlerCycle Savvy, by Toni WeschlerUsborne Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare, illustrated by Christa UnznerHow to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, by Ken LudwigLisse's recommendation: Princess Academy, by Shannon HaleHeidi's recommendation: The Three Pines Series, Books 1-3, by Louise PennyNext up for Lisse: Britt-Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Backman...The Casual Vacancy, by JK RowlingNext up for Heidi: How Long Til Black Future Month? by NK JemisinOur next episode is scheduled to release March 5th, 2021 and we're talking about movie adaptations of books and our opinions of them. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we've got some somewhat apathetic feelings about the books we finished (not all of them are winners, after all) and Heidi talks with our good friend and author, Chad (CT) Giles. Their families have long years and many hours of life together under their belts and the conversation reflects that; from meeting famous authors to grief and even parenting in an age of prevalent pornography...they also just indulge in a good bit of book talk! ...especially his new book, When God Was a Boy. It's a true picture of what a Friday night might look like with our families in  community and late-night conversation and we are so excited we get to share it with you. Heidi actually forgot to recommend a book or talk about what she's reading next, but we think that's okay. Find details about Chad's book below, and enjoy this longer episode with our very first author interview!Stuff & People We MentionThe Bema PodcastOrson Scott CardDallas WillardEpisode 5, when Lisse talks about FableBooks We MentionDr. Seuss's Sleep BookFable, by Adrienne YoungThe Witch's Boy, by Kelly BarnhillEnder's Game, by Orson Scott CardMoby Dick, by Herman MelvilleWar and Peace, by Leo TolstoyChad's recommendation: The Benedict Option, by Rod DreherAuthor Interview: When God Was a Boy, by CT Giles Get in touch with Chad, read the first chapter of When God Was a Boy, and preorder your hardback at the website linked here. We are so excited for the next phase of publishing; the first chapter has already reached around the world, and your participation in listening to the podcast and reading will help it go even farther. Our next episode is scheduled to release February 26th, 2021 and will feature a deep dive into our libraries and book collecting habits. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we jump into how we rate the books we read and the individual systems we use to record those ratings. We reference GoodReads rating, what we like and don't like about rating, we talk about plastic bag heads (at least, in the outtakes), and freelancing. Thanks for listening! Stuff We MentionHeidi's Freelance Profile GoodReads' Rating SystemJinx GameBlack History MonthAuthor Highlight: Georgette HeyerBooks We MentionA Grief Observed, by C.S. LewisSnowdrift and Other Stories, by Georgette HeyerVinegar Hill, by A. Manette AnsayMen Beyond the Law, by Max BrandH is for Hawk, by Helen MacdonaldLisse's recommendation: The Witch's Boy, by Kelly Barnhill (narrated by Ralph Lister)Heidi's recommendation: A Homemade Life, by Molly WizenbergNext up for Lisse: If I Stay & Where She Went, by Gayle ForemanNext up for Heidi: Using Black History Month to kick off some diverse reading with...A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. GainesHow Long until Black Future Month, by N.K. JemisinParadise, by Toni MorrisonSong of Solomon, by Toni MorrisonStuff We Missed:Gayle Foreman's If I Stay Collection are not thrillers…they are romances. Just so you know. :) Our next episode is scheduled to release February 19th, 2021 and will feature Heidi's interview with our friend and new author CT Giles. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Westmoreland Podcast!We started this episode with the intention of briefly discussing a few books that have helped us grow as people and also been a lot of fun but guys, this turned into a sisterly deep dive. We cover meditation, marriage, prioritization, and so much more. Thanks for listening!Stuff We MentionFinancial Peace UniversityHeidi's Instagram highlight about “making good choices”Salted caramel hot chocolate...because Lisse's chocolate-for-breakfast was gross, and she needs a better optionBooks We MentionBoys in the Boat, by Daniel James BrownThe FitzOsbornes in Exile, by Michelle CooperSeekers of the Wild Realm, by Alexandra OttCelebration of Discipline, by Richard FosterThe Sacred Year, by Michael YankoskiA Severe Mercy, by Sheldon VanaukenThe Inquisitor's Tale, by Adam GidwitzOutlander, by Diana GabaldonThe Princess and the Goblin, by George MacdonaldThe No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall SmithLisse's recommendation: The Shades of Magic Series, by VE SchwabHeidi's recommendation: The Giver, by Lois LowryNext up for Lisse: Garden City, by John Mark Comer and Men Beyond the Law, by Max BrandNext up for Heidi: Peace Like a River, by Leif EngerStuff We Missed:There are actually 21 books in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series. Here are books 1-20, and here is number 21, called How to Train an Elephant. Also, the Max Brand book Lisse mentions is over $900 on Amazon...oh my! We linked it anyway so you can go look, just for fun.Our next episode is scheduled to release February 12th, 2021 and we'll talk about how we rate books we finish. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we've got some fun bookish-project updates for you all and some great recommendations and books we've finished to share. We also talk about whether we're book-buyers or more library users, and have a great discussion about some of the lesser-known places we find our books. We end up all over the map and deep into the world of thrifting for books, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!Stuff We MentionThe Libby appThe Hoopla appHeidi's scratch-off world mapBooks We MentionTo Sleep in a Sea of Stars, by Christopher PaoliniA Brief History of Montmaray, by Michelle CooperThe Woman on the Orient Express, by Lindsay Jayne AshfordThe Edge, by Dick FrancisOne Hundred Years of Solitude, by Gabriel Garcia MarquezLisse's recommendation: Fable, by Adrienne YoungHeidi's recommendation: The Head of the Saint, by Socorro AcioliNext up for Lisse: Namesake, by Adrienne YoungNext up for Heidi: Airman's Odyssey, by Antione de St ExuperyStuff We Missed:Just so you know, A Brief History of Montmaray is a young adult novel (but Heidi didn't feel like that fits). Our next episode is scheduled to release February 5th, 2021 and will feature our top books from January as well as books that have helped us grow as people...or just been a lot of fun. Happy reading!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to episode 4 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we discuss our first buddy read, The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. We do our best to give NO spoilers, but we do include a couple of quotes from the book. We also have a fun chat about our bookish dreams, including (but not limited to) having personal libraries and Little Free Libraries. Lastly, we may or may not gush about another favorite book podcast...a lot! We hope you enjoy this longer episode full of good discussion and goofy laughter.Stuff We MentionLisse's bookends (a Christmas gift: thank you Niki!)Don't YOU want a Delorean??Strong Sense of Place PodcastBooks We MentionThe Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie KondoThe Babysitter's Club Series, by Ann M. MartinThe Zion Covenant Series, by Bodie ThoeneWriters & Lovers, by Lily KingReady Player One, by Ernest ClineReady Player Two, by Ernest ClineMurder on the Orient Express, by Agatha ChristieLisse's recommendation:  The Martian, by Andy WeirHeidi's recommendation: The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James BrownNext up for Lisse: The Woman on the Orient Express, by Lindsay Jayne Ashford (narrated by Justine Eyre)Next up for Heidi: Seekers of the Wild Realm, by Alexandra OttOur next episode is scheduled to release January 29th, 2021, and we'll discuss our favorite and sometimes secret places we find and buy our books.Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to episode 3 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode we discuss our favorite books of all time, giving honorable mention to those childhood favorites we continually re-read, and this episode is heavy on book series mentions, so fair warning! We also allow ourselves a tangent to discuss hijacked sneezes and yawns, staying true to our belief that you truly can learn something new every day (timestamps for the tangent are 13:03-14:26, just in case you want to skip it and stick with the book talk...we won't be offended).Stuff We MentionScratch off World & USA map for Heidi's 2021 reading goalThe Ready Player One movieThe LEGO IDEAS Igiby Cottage from The Wingfeather SagaBooks We MentionEscape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, by Chris GrabensteinReady Player One, by Ernest ClineA Darker Shade of Magic, by VE SchwabCity of Ghosts, by VE SchwabThe Chronicles of Narnia, by CS LewisAnne of Green Gables Series, by LM MontgomeryA Wrinkle in Time Series, by Madeleine L'EngleThe Little House on the Prairie Series, by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Calvin and Hobbes Collection, by Bill WattersonThe Monster at the End of This Book, by Jon StoneThe Wingfeather Saga, by Andrew PetersonThe Temeraire Series, by Naomi NovikFountains of Silence, by Ruta SepetysBetween Shades of Gray, by Ruta SepetysThe Red Rising Series, by Pierce BrownArmada, by Ernest ClineSkyward, by Brandon SandersonIntroverted Mom, by Jamie C MartinTreasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full, by Gloria FurmanPeace Like A River, by Leif EngerWarbreaker, by Brandon SandersonLisse's recommendation: The Sherlock Holmes Series, by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleHeidi's recommendation: Mr. Chartwell, by Rebecca HuntNext up for Lisse: Ready Player Two, by Ernest Cline, Treasure Island, by Robert Louis StevensonNext up for Heidi: The Nightingale, by Kristin HannahStuff We Missed…So, City of Ghosts is not part of the same series as A Darker Shade of Magic, by VE Schwab. Oops. Also, the “LEGO Ideas” page is actually a page where anyone can propose set ideas to LEGO for creation...so that's cool. This section of show notes could be called “welcome to the podcast where we are excited and make mistakes. It's great to be human!" ;)

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode, Lisse realizes that she craves really good novels and wonders...can our listeners help her out with some recommendations? Heidi indulges in some childhood nostalgia, and then we discuss our reading goals (or lack thereof) for 2021. We also announce our January buddy read: The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. We hope you'll join us in reading and send in your comments and thoughts for our episode on January 22nd! We'll be sure to include some listener comments in that episode too.Stuff We MentionStrong Sense of Place podcast...and The Edge, by Dick Francis is the book Heidi bought on impulse after hearing their episode about trains.Books We MentionButtermilk (The Serendipity Books), by Stephen CosgroveThe Chronicles of Narnia, by CS LewisThe Virgin Blue, by Tracy ChevalierWhere the Crawdads Sing, by Delia OwensRemarkable Creatures, by Tracy ChevalierA Single Thread, by Tracy ChevalierGirl With the Pearl Earring, by Tracy ChevalierThe Eragon Series, by Christopher PaoliniHeidi's recommendation: I Shall Be Near to You, by Erin Lindsay McCabeLisse's recommendation: Warbreaker, by Brandon SandersonNext up for Lisse: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, by Christopher PaoliniNext up for Heidi: H is for Hawk, by Helen MacdonaldOur next episode is scheduled to release January 15th, 2021.Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Westmoreland Podcast!In this episode, we  introduce ourselves by recapping our reading in 2020 as well as share some of our personal stories as readers. Spoiler alert: we have seven kids in our family and grew up overseas, so we have lots to talk about. We also recommend one book each and let our listeners in on what we're planning to read next. Don't forget to stick around for the outtakes...you never know who might show up!Stuff We MentionHeidi's reading journalsLisse's reading journalBooks We MentionArtemis, by Andy WeirPersuasion, by Jane AustenThe Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCulloughMy Storied Year, by Katie ProctorThe Wingfeather series, by Andrew PetersonHis Majesty's Dragon, by Naomi NovikAt the Back of the North Wind, by George MacdonaldLittle Fires Everywhere, by Celeste NgThings We ForgotHeidi forgot to mention that My Storied Year was written by her Bookstagram friend, Katie Proctor! Get in touch with Katie on Bookstagram @katieproctorwritesandreads.Our next episode is scheduled to release January 8th, 2021.Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!

Welcome to the first (sort of) episode of Westmoreland Podcast! In this trailer/teaser discussion Heidi & Lisse are talking about Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic tradition surrounding books & Christmas, and how they celebrate with their spouses.Books We MentionSleeping Giants, Sylvain NeuvelThe Parable of the Sower, by Octavia ButlerKindred, by Octavia ButlerThe Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor DostoyevskyThe Five Kingdoms series, by Brandon MullThe Unknown Ajax, by Georgette HeyerOut of the Easy, by Ruta SepetysCaroline: Little House, Revisited, by Sarah MillerSpinning Silver, by Naomi NovikThe Mark of the Lion trilogy, by Francine RiversLisse is currently reading… Persuasion, by Jane AustenHeidi is currently reading… The Thorn Birds, by Colleen McCulloughFact Check! Lisse mentioned that Iceland has the most books published per capita in the world, but actually found out since recording that the UK currently holds that distinction...and it was big news when it happened in 2017.Subscribe and watch for our first *official* episode scheduled to release January 1st, 2021!Affiliate disclaimer: all our links are Amazon affiliate links...your cost stays the same, but the little kickback from your clicks and purchases through our links helps us keep recording and provide fun things (in the future!) for our listeners too!