POPULARITY
Categories
In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How our 2026 reading has been so far How 2026 compares to this point in 2025 Each person's current Book of the Year pick Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year Midyear reading stats and surprise wins Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far Their biggest disappointments of the year so far Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far Sarah No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] Catherine The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:42] Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09] Chrissie A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36] Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [39:44] The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:44] Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10] Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31] Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14] The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03] Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38] Some Disappointing Books So Far Sarah Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33] Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:55] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35] Catherine The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03] The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31] Chrissie Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:03:39] Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:13] Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54] Other Books Mentioned Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01] Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19] Books From the Opening Discussion Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03] The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57] Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09] KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13] KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13] The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17] Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57] Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59] Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02] The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29] Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35] So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40] No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00] Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35] The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38] Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43] My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16] The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18] American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32] Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37] Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47] The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45] *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Additional Links The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett (Sep 29, 2025)
Today's guest is navigating a tough season, and as a result she is looking forward to a summer of books with heart that won't be too emotionally draining. Kayla Crum is searching for what she calls light but not fluffy reads, and she's not exactly sure where to find the types of titles she's looking for. Kayla's an RN and freelance writer living in Grand Haven, Michigan, where she enjoys making the most of her Lake Michigan proximity by spending time outside with her family and reading on the beach when she can fit it into her schedule. When it comes to her summer reading quest, Kayla's identified a specific type of story that is really working well for her. Today, Kayla is hoping Anne can help her understand why this specific setting is working so well, because she'd love to discover more books that satisfy in the same way. You'll find the list of titles mentioned today on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/531. Early summer is our busy season around here, and we know that's the case for many of you as well. Our team will be taking next week off, but we will be back in your podcast players the following week. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy exploring our archives of over 500 episodes. Visit us at modernmrsdarcy.com/podcast to explore both recent and backlist episodes. Chapters: 04:29 Meet Kayla 07:38 Kayla's search for books with heart during a season of grief 19:55 The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman 22:04 Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo 26:10 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 28:02 Havoc by Christopher Bollen 32:28 A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 36:45 Make Nice by Ryan Effgen 41:28 Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan 45:02 The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman 48:32 Road Ends by Mary Lawson 54:43 What will Kayla read next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two great guests from the Breitbart organization join host Mike Slater for great conversations about life and politics in modern times! Tune in for: A chat with Breitbart's Second Amendment Correspondent, AWR Hawkins, about a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision related to firearms and illegal drugs. Should potheads with cocaine in their house be allowed to own guns? The answers that we're hearing will shock you! AND A hearty conversation with Breitbart's London Bureau Chief, Oliver Lane, on how the United Kingdom is about to have ANOTHER Prime Minister (Keir Starmer) resign from the position. What the heck is going on in Europe? Can America's ancestral home be saved? MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Driving home from a volunteer shift at the Old Salt Festival near Helmville, Montana, I listened to the last hour of the book The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. As I listened to the characters reflect on their lives to share with others via handwritten letter (and a few emails), I was reminded of the great conversation I shared on this podcast with Amy Daughters, author of Dear Dana. As I mentioned in last week's episode, I was recently inspired to change the format of this show. The new format for my show aligns with what I'm learning about narrative identity (how the stories we tell about ourselves internally and externally influence our identity) and what I'm learning about emotional intelligence through a course I'm taking. My hope is that future episodes will offer more clarity about great storytelling and how to find and explore pivotal moments to demonstrate who we are. My future guests will be given a story prompt ahead of our call, and instead of a long, organic, multi-insight conversation, we'll dive more deeply into a single story, pulling a thread and revealing a primary insight about the experience, and leaving space for you – our listeners – to remember your own related experience and pull a thread that has the potential to guide you toward deeper self-awareness. I'll be eager to hear your thoughts about this new format, so please don't hesitate to send me a message via social media or email! In today's episode I'm sharing a story about a pivotal moment in my personal life, a long relationship that continues to influence my life and how I experience the world. Mentioned in this episode: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Amy Daughters, author of Dear Dana, speaker, humorist Old Salt Festival, Helmville Montana Listeners, now it's your turn: Did my story remind you of something that happened to you? What memory popped into your head when you heard it? What did you learn about me as a person? Did my story inspire you to pick up a pen and leave a note for someone you care about? What's your related pivotal moment? About Sarah: Sarah is a Montana based workplace communication trainer, TEDx speaker, DisruptHR speaker, public speaking coach, professional storyteller, musician, and podcast host. Her workshops and coaching packages with teams and their leaders are known to address and reduce miscommunication – the most common cause of tension and stress in the workplace. Using the team's results from the StrengthsFinder assessment, she guides teams in learning to speak each other's "language", learning to value each other's strengths and connecting with each other through enhanced self-reflection and effective listening. Sarah's nearly 20 years working in government agencies inspired her to complete her MBA and to achieve her StrengthsFinder certification to improve work environments for others, guiding teams toward increased satisfaction, productivity, and happiness. Visit her website to purchase her book, Your Stories Don't Define You in paperback or audiobook.
Anna and Geoff react to the 2026 Women's Prize winners: Virginia Evans' THE CORRESPONDENT for Fiction, which prompts Geoff to recommend 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD, and Lyse Doucet's THE FINEST HOTEL IN KABUL for Non-Fiction. Our book of the week is JOHN OF JOHN by Douglas Stuart, the Booker Prize-winning author of SHUGGIE BAIN. Set in the remote Scottish Hebrides among a weaving community, this story of John and his son Cal was an Oprah Book Club pick, a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction and picked by many as a Most Anticipated Book of 2026. Is it more Brokeback Mountain or Greek tragedy, or something else? Coming up: HOUR OF THE STAR by Clarice Lispector translated by Benjamin Moser. Follow us! Email: Booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras Substack: Books On The Go Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz
President Trump faces mounting political pressure due to intense domestic criticism over Swiss peace talks with Iran.
New Zealand sports fans are facing a mixed bag of results as the national football team struggles against Egypt at the World Cup, while the White Ferns' T20 World Cup defense is also in serious jeopardy. The Black Caps bounced back strongly against a struggling England side in their second test, matching the excitement of Dave Rennie naming his first All Blacks squad with surprising new selections.
In Zwitserland wordt druk onderhandeld tussen de Verenigde Staten en Iran. Komt vrede dichterbij of is het politiek theater? Waar ligt het perspectief voor, bijvoorbeeld, de mensen in Libanon? En wat moeten we in de kern van het conflict begrijpen? Te gast is Midden-Oostencorrespondent Tara Kenkhuis vanuit Beirut. Gasten in BNR's Big Five van Onrust in het Midden-Oosten -Tara Kenkhuis, Midden-Oosten correspondent -Martijn Kitzen, hoogleraar aan de Nederlandse Defensie Academie en Bijzonder hoogleraar Krijgswetenschappen aan de Universiteit Leiden. -Rem Korteweg, senior onderzoeker bij Instituut Clingendael -Abdou Bouzerda, Midden-Oosten deskundige, journalist en presentator VPRO podcast Achter de Frontlinie -Sander Terphuis, mensenrechtenverdediger en jurist, afkomstig uit IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Women's Prize fiction winner in The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, Greedy Girl will make you hungry, by Jenny Morris, and the latest Elizabeth Strout.
Van onze Correspondent is een serie van de makers van podcast De Dag. Iedere zondag maken we kennis met een van de correspondenten van de NOS, het land waar ze wonen, en de verhalen die wat hen betreft meer aandacht verdienen. Vandaag: Daisy Mohr, correspondent in het Midden-Oosten. Sinds 2002 woont Daisy al in de Libanese hoofdstad Beiroet. Ze ging erheen om Arabisch te studeren, vond in haar eerste week daar al de liefde waar ze later mee trouwde en begon snel met werken voor de krant Het Parool. “Ik was gefascineerd door die contrasten, al die verschillende landen wilde ik graag ontdekken en de politiek natuurlijk”. Mohr werkte jarenlang voor kranten en achter de schermen produceerde ze verhalen voor haar voorgangers op deze post. In die ruim 20 jaar daar gebeurden er hele grote dingen: van de invasie van Irak tot de zoveelste oorlog nu met Israël. En al die jaren loopt Mohr rond in die gebieden waar het ook onrustig en onveilig is. “Ik probeer altijd te blijven op plekken waar het risico behapbaar is. Maar het is veel lastiger als je woont op de plek waar het oorlog is. Ons gezin woont nu in de oorlog.” Sinds 2019 is ze de correspondent voor de NOS in het Midden-Oosten. Ze gaat altijd op pad met haar vaste cameravrouw Edmee van Rijn, die ook even inbelt in de podcast. Met een tasje vol snacks trekken ze als team van twee vrouwen samen naar de verhalen en dat heeft zo z'n voordelen: “voor ons gaan deuren open, die voor mannen gesloten blijven”. Het regelen van visa's vinden veel correspondenten heel vervelend, maar Mohr geniet ervan: “ik heb van m'n hobby m'n werk gemaakt”. Cultuurtip: Fairuz - El Bosta En met Daisy Mohr is deze serie Van onze correspondent tot een eind. In het najaar maken we weer nieuwe afleveringen met de andere correspondenten. Wil je reageren? Mail naar dedag@nos.nl (mailto:dedag@nos.nl). Presentatie & montage: Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie: Max Smedes & Rosanne Sies
Fuentes returns from the World Cup with stories from the stadium, the atmosphere, and everything he saw on the ground. Meanwhile, the rest of us were assigned World Cup teams and had to present our scouting reports... with wildly different levels of preparation and expertise.Plus, we try matzo chips for the first time, Rose delivers an all-time phrase, and the crew debates which tv show would be the perfect fit if we are inserted as new characters.World Cup chaos, questionable soccer analysis, unexpected snacks, and career moves that absolutely no one asked for.Which TV show would YOU fit into best? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our World Cup Correspondent Brett Blakemore joins fresh off a KFAN Watch Party with his immediate reaction to the US win over Australia and how he expects the club to approach the rest of Group Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our World Cup Correspondent Brett Blakemore joins fresh off a KFAN Watch Party with his immediate reaction to the US win over Australia and how he expects the club to approach the rest of Group Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie and Lesley tackle another Goodreads challenge category: Lasting Reads. Lesley reviews The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and Katie reviews The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
WABC Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance to offer his expert opinion on President Trump's deal with Iran and why the deal is not ideal for Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and the state of Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABC's Steven Portnoy joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about the key takeaways from the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
Super Rugby final, the first All Blacks squad of the Dave Rennie era will be named, Auckland FC coach departs and the All Whites match against Egypt on Monday at the Fifa World Cup among other sporting topics ahead of the weekend.
RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades with news on PNG's vote on Bougainville independence and more from the region.
If you're looking for a read that makes you feel all the feelings, look no further. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans weaves a rich tapestry of one woman's life. Sybil Van Antwerp is a sharp-witted and sharp-tongued retired lawyer in her 70s who anchors her days through letter writing. Her correspondence reaches a wide array of recipients; including, family and friends, authors, and even total strangers. This daily ritual allows Sybil to process grief, connect with the world, and ultimately find healing. In today's conversation, Christy, Shan, Kim, and Briana sit down for a book-club style conversation about this deeply moving novel. This book will change the way you view aging and remind you to keep living every, single day. Be warned, upon finishing this read you will likely experience a "book hangover". Rest assured, it is worth every bit of pain! Book Club ReadThe Correspondent by Virginia Evanshttps://russelllibrary.lcicatalog.org/search/card?id=1d43dafd-e07a-5898-aa85-7785cfa45203&entityType=FormatGroupIntro Music by nikitsan
Komend weekend spreken we correspondent Daisy Mohr in onze serie Van onze correspondent. Heb je een vraag aan haar? Mail naar dedag@nos.nl.
In this week's 5 Yrs Ago Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-show (6-14-2021), due to AEW Dynamite being moved to late Friday night again that week, we presented a very special episode featuring a new hour-plus conversation with an on-site correspondent who attended AEW Double or Nothing at Daily's Place last week, Mitch Lamonica. Mitch talked about the experience entering the arena and the buzz among fans for the first densely packed AEW crowd since the pandemic. He also talks about the reactions wrestlers and matches received, including how fans felt about the Stadium Stampede airing on the big screen instead of in front of them.Then we present for free for the first time ever last year's AEW Double or Nothing PPV Roundtable podcast with Todd Martin and Bruce Mitchell joining Wade to review the PPV right after the event ended including the Stadium Stampede, Cody Rhodes vs. Lance Archer with Mike Tyson, Jon Moxley vs. Lance Archer, MJF vs. Jungle Boy, Dustin Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears, Nyla Rose vs. Hikaru Shida, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.
A framework for a US-Iran peace deal has been reached to ease hostilities and reopen oil traffic.
Georgina Godwin sits down with the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize for fiction and non-fiction, Virginia Evans for The Correspondent and Lyse Doucet for The Finest Hotel in Kabul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney on the upcoming G7 summit, Swiss voters rejecting a population cap, and further protests against a luxury resort in Albania.
Van onze Correspondent is een serie van de makers van podcast De Dag. Iedere zondag maken we kennis met een van de correspondenten van de NOS, het land waar ze wonen, en de verhalen die wat hen betreft meer aandacht verdienen. Vandaag: Rudy Bouma, correspondent Verenigde Staten & Canada. Rudy woont en werkt nu een kleine drie jaar in Washington. Toen hij aankwam was Joe Biden nog president. Bouma vertelt dat hij opzich goed voorbereid was op de tweede termijn Trump: hij volgde hem al heel goed vanuit Nederland. Maar toch blijkt de stortvloed aan nieuws van de regering Trump erg vermoeiend. “Je wordt zo overspoeld, dat je soms heel goed moet nadenken wat doet hij nou echt?” Hoe is het werken nu? Ook zonder auto, zoals Bouma? Heeft hij zorgen over zijn veiligheid? En hoe kijkt Rudy naar de grote verbouwing van de stad Washington? En die drukte, hoe pakt Rudy dat aan? “Mijn voorganger noemde ons beroep: vakkenvuller. En zo zie ik het ook.” In de podcast vertelt Bouma hoe hij van journalist die diep in dossiers duikt bij Nieuwsuur correspondent werd. Tijdens de opname krijgt Rudy kippenvel, omdat we teruggaan naar een fijn moment in zijn jeugd. Hij wilde van jongs af aan al een journalist worden die reizend z'n verhalen maakt voor tv en leeft dus nu zijn droom: “ik denk er niet vaak over na, maar het is natuurlijk fantastisch.” Volgende week hebben we de laatste in deze serie met Daisy Mohr, correspondent Midden-Oosten vanuit de Libanese hoofdstad Beiroet. Heb je een vraag aan haar, stuur die dan naar dedag@nos.nl (mailto:dedag@nos.nl). Presentatie en montage: Marco Geijtenbeek Redactie: Lars Hulshof Eindredactie: Rosanne Sies
When it comes to apple news we know we have to go right to the tippy top of the apple tree, and who better to report on breaking apple news than Bree's very own father, Big Steve. And we're talking real apples, not the phones and laptops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We recruit our own Haitian World Cup correspondent!
Ivanka and Jared Kushner's plans for a billion dollar luxury resort in an environmentally-protected part of Albania is causing major protests in the Balkan country.Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Smith, the Guardian's Correspondent in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus...
A year since the murder of the Speaker of the House and her husband Mark. What has changed and what has stayed the same at the Capitol? TPT's Mary Lahammer joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
WABC Radio Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report into the NSW police force has revealed bullying, incivility, and discrimination are at 'unacceptable levels' within the force. More than 5,000 current and former staff engaged with the review, which was undertaken by former Victorian equal opportunity and human rights commissioner Kristen Hilton. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the inquiry ran for 18 months, and uncovered high rates of victimisation, with many impacted staff feeling afraid to speak up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police in Northern Ireland are patrolling Belfast to prevent escalation after violent unrest. Masked rioters took torched houses and cars yesterday, after a Sudanese refugee allegedly stabbed a man. UK correspondent Enda Brady says police have turned to using water cannons to keeping rioters at bay. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 227, Sarah talks with book industry analyst Brenna Connor about the behind-the-scenes world of book sales, bestseller lists, and publishing trends. Brenna shares insight into how sales data is gathered and used across the publishing industry, from tracking pre-orders and audiobooks to measuring the impact of celebrity book clubs and award recognition. They also discuss what makes a book commercially "successful," what current reading trends are revealing about 2026 so far, and what Brenna is watching for in the second half of the year. Plus, Brenna shares her own book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Why tracking book sales is far more complicated than most readers realize — including what Circana can and can't actually measure. A behind-the-scenes look at bestseller lists and the role Circana data plays in lists like the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. The famously secretive methodology behind the New York Times Bestseller List. The impact celebrity book clubs and reading lists from Reese, Oprah, and Obama have on book sales. What current sales data is revealing about 2026 reading trends — and how the economy may be shaping book buying habits. Brenna shares the books she recommends — and the trends she's watching for the rest of the year. Brenna's Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:13] Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:00] Other Books Mentioned The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [40:22] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) [40:23] Two NEW Books She Loves Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane (November 3, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:07] Joyride by Susan Orlean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01] Other Books Mentioned Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [45:12] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (2023) [45:14] The Library Book by Susan Orlean (2018) [46:12] One Book She DIDN'T Love Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:29] Other Books Mentioned The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [47:51] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett (2021) [47:57] Whistler by Ann Patchett (2026) [48:55] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25] Other Books Mentioned The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [49:37] Books From the Discussion Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 6) by Sarah J. Maas (October 27, 2026) [9:38] Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 7) by Sarah J. Maas (January 12, 2027) [9:38] Strangers by Belle Burden (2026) [11:54] Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) [15:35] The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [15:45] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) [15:53] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [25:52] No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (2026) [31:38] London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (2026) [31:53] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [33:35] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [33:40] Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [36:58] Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) [37:00] Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [38:39] *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Other Links Publishing Confidential, on Substack | "A Tale of Three Bestseller Lists" by Kathleen Schmidt
A second night of disorder is unfolding in Northern Ireland's Belfast, with rioters hurling objects at police. Hundreds of masked protesters set cars and buildings alight in a violent, anti-immigration display yesterday following a Sudanese refugee allegedly stabbing a man. Local officials are condemning the violence and anti-immigrant rhetoric that's circling. UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Heather du Plessis-Allan that police had to use a water cannon to try and disperse protestors, who were trying to get at a hotel used to house migrants and asylum seekers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressional Republicans resist some President Trump moves, while the US leader continues to downplay his ongoing 100-day war in Iran
Criticism of the pitch at Lord's after the Black Caps lose the first test to England, while the Super Rugby competition narrows. And Sam discusses the latest in netball's ANZ Premiership.
Van onze Correspondent is een serie van de makers van podcast De Dag. Iedere zondag maken we kennis met een van de correspondenten van de NOS, het land waar ze wonen, en de verhalen die wat hen betreft meer aandacht verdienen. Vandaag: Devi Boerema, correspondent Zuid-Azië. Devi woont sinds vorig jaar in New Delhi, in India. En daar beginnen haar dagen vroeg: ze moet om 04.30u opstaan om haar watertank te vullen. Water dat goed van pas komt als het 46 graden is, zoals nu. Op sommige dagen komt ze nog eerder haar bed uit, om hard te lopen in de stad die daarna door hitte en smog wordt verteerd. Het is een groot verschil met het leven in Mumbai, waar ze eerder woonde. Ze was er toen de stad in 2008 werd getroffen door aanslagen, en was dagenlang op pad om verslag te doen voor Nederlandse media. Het was de start van haar journalistieke carrière. Nu, 18 jaar later, doet ze weer verslag vanuit India. Met in haar hand een lijstje met onderwerpen die ze vooral niet te veel aandacht wil geven: vrouwen in sari's bijvoorbeeld, en het kastenstelsel. Want India is zo veel meer dan achtergrondverhalen: het land is belangrijk op het wereldtoneel, en dat wil Devi laten zien. Volgende week: een gesprek met Rudy Bouma, correspondent in Washington. Heb je een vraag aan hem, stuur die dan naar dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Dieuwke Teertstra Redactie: Lisa Konings Eindredactie: Judith van de Hulsbeek
It's very easy to be outraged or depressed about American politics today, and much more challenging and interesting to consider how things might be better. Instead of dismissing our political opponents or viewing them with disdain or disgust, how can we understand them better and learn from them?That's where Braver Angels 1:1 Conversations come in. Two people from different backgrounds and beliefs use a structured list of questions. The goals are for both of them to better understand their experiences, feelings and beliefs, find out what you may have in common, and learn how to bridge divides.In this episode, our podcast host Richard Davies has a lively and fun 40 minute 1:1 Conversation with Sue Lani Madsen about their red/blue, rural/urban differences. Along the way, they learned a lot of interesting things about each other.Sue Lani Madsen is an architect and founding partner of a major regional architecture and interior design firm with over 40 years of experience serving public and private clients. She writes frequently on Substack, is a US Army veteran, volunteer firefighter and mother of five who lives on a ranch in rural Eastern Washington. A political conservative, Sue Lani serves as a co-chair of the Central/Eastern Washington Alliance of Braver Angels.Richard Davies spent nearly four decades as a Correspondent and reporter at ABC News Radio. He began his career as a radio journalist in England. Richard is a liberal and is a volunteer for Braver Angels in Connecticut and New York."How Do We Fix It?" is committed to asking constructive questions across differences. For nine years, Richard co-hosted this podcast with his good friend, James Meigs, of The Manhattan Institute and Wall Street Journal. In recent episodes, we've reported on the people, projects, and ideas of Braver Angels, America's largest volunteer-led grassroots movement devoted to healing divides and building civic muscle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WABC Radio Correspondent Bill O'Reilly joins Sid for his weekly Thursday morning appearance on Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(June 03, 2026) CBS News fires ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley, and he’s not going quietly. More dads are scaling back at the office for kids and housework... which is why Handel is now taking out the trash, New desalination plant tech could bring needed fresh water to California. Prices in the U.S are rising at the fastest rate in years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A longtime 60 Minutes correspondent has been fired!
An audio recording of the most explosive staff meeting we’ve ever heard was leaked to several news outlets. In the recording, there is a heated exchange between former Evening News anchor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley and newly appointed Executive Producer Nick Bilton. We go over the jaw dropping back and forth which included Pelley telling Bilton he and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss aren’t qualified for their positions. We’ll also explain why Bari Weiss herself chose not to be at the meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An audio recording of the most explosive staff meeting we’ve ever heard was leaked to several news outlets. In the recording, there is a heated exchange between former Evening News anchor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley and newly appointed Executive Producer Nick Bilton. We go over the jaw dropping back and forth which included Pelley telling Bilton he and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss aren’t qualified for their positions. We’ll also explain why Bari Weiss herself chose not to be at the meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An audio recording of the most explosive staff meeting we’ve ever heard was leaked to several news outlets. In the recording, there is a heated exchange between former Evening News anchor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley and newly appointed Executive Producer Nick Bilton. We go over the jaw dropping back and forth which included Pelley telling Bilton he and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss aren’t qualified for their positions. We’ll also explain why Bari Weiss herself chose not to be at the meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An audio recording of the most explosive staff meeting we’ve ever heard was leaked to several news outlets. In the recording, there is a heated exchange between former Evening News anchor and ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley and newly appointed Executive Producer Nick Bilton. We go over the jaw dropping back and forth which included Pelley telling Bilton he and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss aren’t qualified for their positions. We’ll also explain why Bari Weiss herself chose not to be at the meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Elizabeth are discussing: Bookish Moments: overseas bookstores and book resources Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Meredith and Elizabeth imagine books in their own bookstore Before We Go: our new segment featuring a bookish friend post and Elizabeth updates us on her grandbabies Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:53 - Ad For Ourselves 2:12 - Currently Reading Patreon 3:20 - Bookish Moments of the Week 4:19 - Waterstones 4:22 - Barter Books 4:37 - Foyles 4:38 - Notting Hill Bookshop 5:10 - Goldsboro Books 6:10 - Booklist magazine 8:27 - Current Reads 9:42 - The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (Elizabath) 14:19 - Where are the Children by Mary Higgins Clark (Meredith) 18:54 - Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark 19:43 - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (Elizabeth) 19:47 - The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff 21:51 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live 23:12 - Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child (Meredith) 24:23 - Relic by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child 29:39 - Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves (Elizabeth, pre-order releases July 7, 2026) 30:00 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 32:35 - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 32:37 - Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo 32:50 - Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin 32:57 - Page & Palette 34:30 - The Astral Library by Kate Quinn (Meredith) 37:29 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 37:30 - The Book Wanderers by Anna James 40:21 - The Rose Code by Kate Quinn 40:22 - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn 40:59 - A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross 43:36 - Deep Dive: Books We'd Stock In Our Own Bookstores 44:37 - God of the Woods by Liz Moore 44:38 - Fabled Bookshop 44:49 - Roots by Alex Haley 45:56 - Scythe by Neal Shusterman 47:48 - The Iron House by John Hart 49:03 - I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 49:53 - Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum 51:06 - The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 52:12 - Red Notice by Bill Browder 52:42 - Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge 54:40 - The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley 54:49 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 54:50 - The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham 55:22 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 55:23 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 56:13 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 57:26 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 58:03 - Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall 59:06 - Born To Run by Christopher McDougall 1:00:02 - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 1:00:52 - Burial Rites by Hannah Kent 1:01:17 - Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 1:01:19 - Death in the Family by Tessa Wegert 1:01:30 - The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini 1:03:00 - Before We Go Meredith highlights a bookish friend post Elizabeth brings an update and bookish support Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. June's IPL is brought to you by one of our beloved repeat stores, Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, MI. Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
Met vandaag: Tata Steel ontslaat Donald Pols na een dag omdat hij in zijn studententijd in Zuid-Afrika voorman is geweest van de extreemrechtse studentenbeweging Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) | De ontdekking van zes oude scheepswrakken bij de Bahamas zorgt voor meer duidelijkheid over allerlei mythes die over zeerovers gaan | Koert Lindijer stopt na meer dan 40 jaar als correspondent Afrika | Debat in Eerste Kamer over conversietherapie: een methode om mensen uit de lhbti+ gemeenschap hun seksuele geaardheid te laten veranderen | Presentatie: Wilfried de Jong.
Amy & Kat answer questions from listeners about how to handle growing distant from friends you don't want to lose, how to maintain a friendship when you're in completely different stages of life, Amy’s experience with Al-Anon for someone that’s curious about it, book recommendations, their favorite ADHD hacks, and what happened with Amy and her boyfriend. They also read two listener emails: Mahaya from Oklahoma shares a book that might change how you think about uncertainty and decision making, and Emily from North Carolina writes in after finishing The Correspondent with the kind of email that reminds us why we do this. Get some Feeling Things merch by clicking HERE! (FeelingThingsPodcast.com) Sign up for the Feeling Things newsletter HERE! Watch us on Youtube HERE! Call and leave a voicemail: 877-207-2077 Email: heythere@feelingthingspodcast.com HOSTS: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy Kat Van Buren // threecordstherapy.com // @KatVanburenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a reflective and funny journey of growing older, healing and reluctantly embracing the winds of change. Virginia joins us to talk about character, letter writing, Joan Didion, curiosity, family and more with cohost Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro The White Album by Joan Didion Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys The Paradox Club by Charlie Lovett Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Good People by Patmeena Sabit Under Story by Chloe Benjamin The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
Welcome to the Summer 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Sarah and Catherine share 12 of their most anticipated books releasing in June through mid – August. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share 4 bonus books (2 each) we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big summer releases that are NOT our personal preview picks. Catherine's theme this season was following her initial emotional reaction to a book, while Sarah's picks skew a bit outside of her usual comfort zone. Catherine chose books across historical fiction, cultural fiction, romance, humor, and thriller. One of the season's more challenging reads for Catherine comes from an author she trusts, while Sarah has two books over 450 pages. There's one debut in Sarah's stack this season — along with some historical fiction. Sarah has already read one of her picks — not only was it 5 stars, it's already a strong contender for book of the year. Plus, their #1 picks for summer. Big Summer Releases Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer (June 9) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:28] God's Country (Cork O'Connor, 22) by William Kent Krueger (August 18) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:33] The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:36] Biological War by Annie Jacobsen (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:43] Cool Machine (The Harlem Trilogy, 3) by Colson Whitehead (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:48] A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:53] Under the Falls by Richard Russo (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:55] Sunrise by Téa Obreht (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:14] Dominion (The Silk and Iron Trilogy, 1) by Jean Kwok (July 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:26] Other Books Mentioned Less (The Arthur Books, 1) by Andrew Sean Greer (2017) [1:32] Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (2023) [1:41] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen (2024) [1:47] Empire Falls by Richard Russo (2001) [3:04] Summer 2026 Book Preview June Sarah's Pick Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:53] Catherine's Picks A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman (US Release June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [12:23] Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:29] The Top of the World by Ethan Joella (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:59] Keep Them Close by David Ellis (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:39] Other Books Mentioned Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) [8:05] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [8:54] Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (2016) [9:12] Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2001) [9:16] The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [9:17] State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (2011) [9:18] The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [10:07] Tin Man by Sarah Winman (US 2018) [13:39] Still Life by Sarah Winman (2021) [14:24] Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, 1) by Kevin Kwan (2013) [19:54] Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding by Lian Dolan (2025) [20:12] The Best Lies by David Ellis (2024) [26:44] July Sarah's Picks The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14) |Amazon | Bookshop.org [14:40] Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [20:27] Catherine's Pick City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:28] Other Books Mentioned Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (2020) [15:26] The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland (2023) [15:28] The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) [16:27] The Wives by Simone Gorrindo (2024) [17:48] The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick (2008) [20:39] August Sarah's Picks Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:33] Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[28:32] Kitten by Stacey Yu (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:07] Catherine's Pick You'll Love It Here by Natalie Sue (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:41] Other Books Mentioned Snowflake by Louise Nealon (2021) [25:05] Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [26:25] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (2014) [28:54] The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty (2012) [29:14] The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (1963) [36:01] I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (2024) [37:51]