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As we close season 16, I have a guest today that goes all the way back to season one of the show—well, actually, for me personally he goes back way further than that, but more on that in a moment. Dr. Sparky Reardon was one of my very first guests on season one of I'd Rather Be Reading, and I encourage you to go back and listen to that episode from 2021 if you enjoy this conversation, which I know you will. I have said this on the show before—I am originally from Kansas, and when I moved to Oxford, Mississippi to go to graduate school and work at the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, I didn't know what to expect. Back when I was a very junior graduate assistant working in Greek life at Ole Miss, Sparky was my boss's boss's boss. Despite that, he was friendly, approachable, and quickly became like a father figure to me. I'm not alone. As his new book The Dean: Memoirs and Missives shows, Sparky tends to have that paternal effect on the hundreds of thousands of students he interacted with during his time as Dean of Students at Ole Miss. When it comes to Oxford and Ole Miss, Sparky is about as legendary as they come. He's, in my mind anyway, on the level of the Mannings or any other beloved Ole Miss figure. I met Sparky in 2009, and we have kept in touch even after I moved from Oxford in 2013. We went out for brunch maybe a couple of years ago, and it was like going to brunch with a famous person for how many people came up to the table to say hello. He is like everyone's favorite mayor, minus the politics of it all. I think you listeners will enjoy Sparky's Southern drawl and his endless stories, many of which are captured in The Dean. I stayed up late—a rarity for me these days—and could not put this book down. Sparky is originally from Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta, if you're not familiar; after serving at Ole Miss for years, he became Dean of Students in 2000, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. You can imagine the thousands of stories Sparky collected in that role over all of those years, from the hilarious to the tragic. He is a deeply, deeply talented writer—more than your average memoirist—and myself and so many others have been begging him to write this book for years. I am so glad it's finally out in the world, and I'm thrilled to talk to him about it. When he's not writing bestselling books and going on tour to support it, he enjoys his porch in Taylor, Mississippi—which is a beautiful porch, I might add—a good cigar, a sip of scotch, and the occasional poker game. You'll love him, just like we all do. The Dean: Memoirs and Missives by Dr. Sparky Reardon

Once again, we don't often have fiction picks on I'd Rather Be Reading, but usually every year I leave you with a fiction book of the summer around this time of year—and here is one for you: Hotter in the Hamptons by none other than Tinx, who is my esteemed guest today! In case you're in the 1 percent of the population who isn't familiar with Tinx, she is an influencer that has become known as “TikTok's older sister” because of her advice about relationships and mental health. Her name is Christina Najjar, and her content focuses on celebrity commentary, dating advice, and so-called “starter packs for rich moms.” She attended Stanford and Parsons School of Design, and she too is a podcaster, hosting the It's Me, Tinx podcast. She has written a nonfiction book that came out in 2023 called The Shift: Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself, which tackles topics like self-confidence, friendships, dating, and more; now she's got a novel, Hotter in the Hamptons, coming out May 6, and it is as juicy as it gets. Tinx is already a New York Times bestselling author from her first book, and I fully expect her to become one again with Hotter in the Hamptons. There's so much in the book that is compelling—love, sex, friendship, fashion, influencer culture, the Hamptons—it's difficult for me to cover fiction because I just want to give it all away, but I refuse to do that. I found Tinx to be absolutely lovely; her calming, soothing voice will instantly relax you. I hope you enjoy this conversation and this book. Take a listen!Hotter in the Hamptons by Tinx

Whether you are decidedly a Swiftie or decidedly not, I promise you're going to get something out of this conversation. It's hard to believe that we've never, to my knowledge, spoken about Taylor Swift in her own episode in the nearly four years and 300-plus episodes of I'd Rather Be Reading, but now, she gets her due. Here today I have Kevin Evers, a senior editor at the Harvard Business Review who has written the brilliant book There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift, which comes out April 8. We look at Taylor today from many perspectives—a business perspective; a music perspective; and a personal perspective, focusing on her Eras Tour, which wrapped last year, and its impact; her fan-centric approach; and her drive, determination, and vision. Kevin and I talk about why Taylor decided to go the pop music route after her country music beginnings; what “that” moment with Kanye West at the 2009 VMAs did to her career, and to her personally; where she is most in her element—as a singer, a songwriter, and a performer; and what gives Taylor the “it” factor that has catapulted her to unparalleled levels of fame. We also talk about Taylor's long-term strategy; her moment of backlash and how she rose up from it; and what her most strategic business decision is. We also talk about her legacy, although, at 35, her story is most definitely still being written. Here to walk us through it all is Kevin Evers, who, as previously mentioned, is a senior editor at the Harvard Business Review. He has edited bestselling and award-winning books on high performance, creativity, innovation, marketing, strategy, and digital disruption, and he has written popular articles on Hollywood blockbusters, brain science, the unpredictability of success, and the art of persuasion, among others. He is fantastic, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to say.There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift by Kevin Evers

Welcome back to week two of I'd Rather Be Reading season 16! Today on the show we have the lovely Grace Valentine, here to talk about her new book The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships, which comes out March 11. We talked a lot in season 15 about friendship, and the conversation is spilling over to season 16, too. Grace is a TEDx speaker, the host of the podcast “Water Into Wine,” and is the author of five books. She's a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries—which I can't get enough of—and Live Original. She is a native of one of my favorite cities, New Orleans, and is a graduate of Baylor, which is also where my husband graduated from! (Although, admittedly, we graduated a million years before Grace did.) Grace now makes her home in Atlanta and is earning a degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. In The Better Friend, Grace tackles shallow friendships and how friendships that don't serve us can negatively impact our lives; she talks to us today about signs we might be settling in friendship; how to prioritize friendship in our busy lives; how to maintain friends and make new ones; her thoughts on long distance friendships and friendship breakups; what she wishes everyone knew about friendship; and her faith, which very obviously means so much to her. Take a listen to our powerful conversation.The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships by Grace Valentine

Cozy reading season is nearly here in the northern hemisphere, and today's guest wrote in with a unique question: how can she create a cozy reading experience when she's nearly always listening to audiobooks on the go? Lauren Worley is joining Anne today from Virginia. Lauren's work keeps her in the car and on the road quite a bit, so Lauren's fully embraced audiobooks. But she doesn't just want to listen while she's driving: she's curious how she could create a cozier reading experience in her car. Today she and Anne talk about what Lauren's looking for, from small tweaks to make car listening feel more cozy, to the titles she defines as cozy audiobooks (which might not be what you'd expect.) Anne shares titles that might fit Lauren's criteria, as well as ways she can invite that cozy reading atmosphere into her experience, even when she's on the road. Share an audiobook you've found cozy or a reading tip for Lauren by leaving a comment on our show notes page, where you'll find the full list of titles mentioned today. That's at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/457. If you are on the hunt for perfect gifts to give the tough-to-shop-for readers in your life, my reading journal makes a great gift. My Reading Life is the perfect companion for any adult, with 100 blank entries to record what they've read, a place to keep track of their to-be-read list, and lots of book lists to help them pick what to read next. I also have a version for kids and the young-at-heart: My Reading Adventures has the same elements as well as features that will appeal kids and teenagers. Or, check out my I'd Rather Be Reading bundle, which includes my book, I'd Rather Be Reading, a matching sticker, button, and exclusive bookmark. Shop now wherever you get your new books or at our shop, ModernMrsDarcy.com/shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have a great story to tell you about our guest today. Back in 2020, my co-host Jessica and I were looking to start what would become our podcast about the royal family, Podcast Royal. By 2020, Cathy Heller was already a prolific podcaster, as her show Don't Keep Your Day Job — which has since been renamed — debuted in 2017. Cathy gave me such helpful advice, and Jessica and I went on to launch Podcast Royal in November 2020 before I solo launched I'd Rather Be Reading about six months later in 2021. Cathy was so generous, selfless, and kind, and I've never forgotten it. Cathy gave so much to me without getting anything in return — she is truly, truly a good person. A light in a sometimes dark world. Now, flash forward to the present day, we're here to celebrate Cathy today with the December 3 release of her brand new book Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease. Speaking of Abundant Ever After, that is the updated name of Cathy's podcast, which is seven years running and 916 episodes strong! Along with her podcast, Cathy's book teaches us how to create the most expansive life possible and serves as a powerful guide for anyone ready to step into their most authentic self and transform their lives. In a word, Abundant Ever After is transformative, teaching us to do less striving and more surrendering, allowing more and more abundance in our lives. Today on the show we talk about what abundance is, how to live an abundant life and eschew limiting beliefs, and lean into, in Cathy's words, “a life that takes your breath away.” She also discusses what she might say to someone who is a skeptic of all of this, and so much more. It's a very powerful conversation with someone whose life I look at and genuinely say, in the iconic words of When Harry Met Sally, “I'll have what she's having.” I can't state enough what a difference Cathy has made in my life — and I'm not the only one. She is so giving of her time and energy and resources, and one of the best gifts she's given the world comes in the form of this fantastic book. Let me tell you a little bit about the force that is Cathy Heller. She has been described as a “fire hose of inspiration,” and is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and motivational speaker. In addition to Abundant Ever After, Cathy also wrote Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, and a through line through her work is providing inspiration for listeners and readers to boldly pursue their dreams and live authentically, to find their purpose and live on purpose. Cathy originally had a career in the music industry and has found new purpose through her work trying to help others find their happiest, most fulfilled selves. The world could use a million more people just like Cathy, and I can't wait for you to learn more from her today. She's the real deal.  Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease by Cathy Heller

We have a legend on I'd Rather Be Reading today, friends. None other than Malcolm Gladwell is here to talk about his latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering, which is out October 1. Revenge of the Tipping Point comes nearly 25 years after Malcolm's 2000 book The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, a bestseller that took his career to the next level and ushered in a new genre of books. Today on the show we talk to Malcolm about what made him want to return to the concept of The Tipping Point and if there was unfinished business there; what a tipping point is, exactly; and how, as he writes in Revenge of the Tipping Point, “the very same tools we use to build a better world can also be used against us.” As he puts it, Revenge of the Tipping Point is a study of the underside of possibilities he explored a quarter century ago. We talk about social engineering, social epidemics, monocultures, overstories, his process, and how we can use tools necessary to control an epidemic to build a better world. So much here, and I'm excited to dig into all of it with you listeners today. Malcolm Gladwell is someone I've mentioned on the show before — I've read all of his books, and I'm a big fan. He is a journalist, author, and public speaker who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1996. In addition to publishing seven New York Times bestselling books (and I have no doubt his latest, his eighth, will become a bestseller, too), he is a podcaster — his show “Revisionist History” is a must-listen. His work is in the realm of sociology and psychology, social sciences, and after the success of The Tipping Point in 2000, books like Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia followed. His books are massive bestsellers, he's one of the forefront thinkers of our time, and has even been named one of TIME's 100 most influential people. Revenge of the Tipping Point marks Malcolm's eighth book, and I'm thrilled to chat with him about it today. I also want to throw this in here for good measure — he has a cat named Biggie Smalls, so that's absolutely amazing. Take a listen.   Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell

We've actually already talked about today's book and author before on the show—back in January, when the book came out, we mentioned it on the show as it was my first #ReadwithMC book club pick. And now, how lucky are we today to have Kate Kennedy on I'd Rather Be Reading discussing her book One in a Millennial: On Friendships, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In, which came out January 23. This book put into words everything I wish I could have said about being a millennial and perfectly nails down the millennial experience into 336 pages. Some of it is nostalgic and fun—stick around for our lightning round at the end of the episode—but some of it, quite frankly, isn't pretty. In this book and in this conversation Kate introduces us to the millennial paradox, what a lost millennial is, and so much more. In this book and in her work, Kate Kennedy has become the voice of a generation. She is a podcast host of the wildly popular show “Be There In Five,” a New York Times bestselling author—in addition to One in a Millennial, she also wrote a book about her love/hate relationship with social media called Twinkle, Twinkle, Social Media Star, and is a pop culture commentator. She also invented the “remindoormat” in 2014, which she created as a hobby after she decided to paint “turn off your curling iron” on her doormat in an attempt to not burn down her apartment. She then took it to a wider scale to much success, and called it Be There in Five (which later became the name of her podcast), which launched a line of reminder, affirmation, and custom doormats for people on the go. The doormats took off, and Kate left her corporate marketing job to run the business full-time. Kate is still writing her story—as are all millennials—and she's here to talk about her book with us today. I want to make a special dedication to my dear friend Mary, who loves Kate as much as I do and is a fellow millennial and just about the best friend, cheerleader, and hype woman a girl can have. I love you Mary, and I hope all of you love this episode.   One in a Millennial: On Friendships, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy

When it comes to dream I'd Rather Be Reading guests—I'm talking about names at the top of the vision board—Emily Giffin would be right there at the apex. Yes, this is a nonfiction books podcast, but I do read fiction from time to time, and one fiction author whose books I never miss is Emily Giffin, my No. 1 favorite fiction writer of all time. I actually met Emily at a book signing in the summer of 2016 in Nashville—at Draper James, Reese Witherspoon's boutique—and Emily changed my life. At that time, I was freelance writing some, but hadn't yet taken the leap to become a full-time writer. During the book signing, I mentioned something about wanting to be a writer to Emily, and even though lines at book signings move pretty quickly, she took a moment to give me words of wisdom I never forgot—and signed my book and told me to not give up and to keep writing. The next year, 2017, I became a full-time writer, and am now a senior editor at a major fashion magazine as we speak here in 2024. It's really incredible what one inspiring encounter can do—and Emily, I loved you before meeting you in 2016, and I loved you even more after. Actually, I'll get to see Emily again in person this week, at a book signing in Atlanta for Emily's latest, The Summer Pact, her twelfth novel—which is the book we're talking about on the show today. The title of the book is so powerful, and not at all what I was expecting. Emily's latest is full of so many plot twists, and, while many of her books focus on love and romance, the crux of this book is friendship—although, don't get me wrong, there's still definitely some love and romance in here. As I tell Emily in our conversation, I think The Summer Pact is her bravest and most courageous work; she tackles some heavy-hitting topics here, topics she's never tackled before in any of her books prior. In this book we meet Lainey, Tyson, Summer, and Hannah, who all arrive at college from completely different worlds. They soon become a tight group of friends, but, as graduation nears, tragedy strikes, and they make a promise to one another in that moment to always be there for each other, no matter how much distance or circumstance separates them. Then, a decade later, life turns upside down for one of our characters. She calls in her closest friends, who are all in the midst of their own crossroads. But they made a promise, and they all come together to embark on a shared journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance, with, as I said, so many twists and turns along the way, including a trip to Capri, Italy, which has risen to the top of my travel bucket list. Just like I had a different career before I became a full-time writer, so did Emily—after graduating from Wake Forest and the University of Virginia School of Law, Emily was a practicing attorney for several years before moving to London to write full-time. Since then, 12 novels followed—Something Borrowed, which was turned into a feature film with Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson; Something Blue; Baby Proof; Love the One You're With; Heart of the Matter; Where We Belong; The One and Only; First Comes Love; All We Ever Wanted; The Lies That Bind; Meant to Be; and, now, The Summer Pact. I am such a fan, and I can't wait for you to hear our conversation.   The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin

Hi listeners—please be advised that this episode is true crime in nature and contains graphic descriptions of a violent crime. If this may be triggering for you, please skip this episode, and we'll see you back in your feed later this week. Take care of yourselves.   We have spoken on I'd Rather Be Reading before about the horrendous quadruple homicide that took place in Moscow, Idaho, in November 2022, where four University of Idaho students were viciously murdered—brutally stabbed to death with a military style knife—while they slept in their off-campus home. Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin senselessly lost their lives on November 13, 2022, and while there has been an arrest made for their deaths, Bryan Kohberger, the accused, has not yet gone to trial. At the crime scene, 1122 King Road, there was no sign of forced entry or damage inside the home. Nothing appeared to be missing. The victims were stabbed multiple times with fatal wounds in the chest and upper body with a large knife. At least one victim had defensive wounds on her hands, and no murder weapon has ever been found. Kohberger was arrested on December 30, 2022, in Pennsylvania; the death penalty is currently being sought in his case, which likely won't go to trial until next year. He was arrested on four counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of burglary; he pled not guilty to all charges.   Today on the show we have who I consider to be the foremost expert on the case—Howard Blum, who has written a new book, When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders, which came out June 25. Howard's book, interestingly, is bookended with the stories of two fathers—the book opens being told through the eyes of Bryan Kohberger's father, Michael, and closes with Steve Goncalves, Kaylee's father. The level of detail in When the Night Comes Falling is remarkable and heartbreaking, and Howard has a theory about who the target of the crime was—and it's not who many have speculated it to be all along. In this episode, Howard and I talk about the two surviving roommates and their puzzling actions on that November 13, about Kohberger's trial and when it's expected to finally take place, about whether Howard thinks, as I do, that they tore down 1122 King Road—the site of the murders—too prematurely, and so much more. This is a case that haunts me and haunts so many others, I know—many of us remember being carefree college students, and to think of our lives so savagely being cut short as they were really just beginning is tragic and devastating. I know we all want justice for Kaylee, Maddie, Xana, and Ethan, and I hope we find it.   Let me tell you about the dynamic Howard Blum: he is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, a frequent contributor to Air Mail (which is where I found his work), a former reporter for both The Village Voice and The New York Times, and the author of several nonfiction books, including the New York Times bestseller American Lightning, about the October 1, 1910 bombing of the Los Angeles Times building by union members. Several of his books are bestsellers, actually, and I have no doubt that When the Night Comes Falling will be, too. He earned two Pulitzer Prize nominations while working at The New York Times and has also been nominated for a Pulitzer for his coverage of the Idaho student murders. I can't imagine that he won't eventually win a Pulitzer for his coverage in this space. When the Night Comes Falling is the definitive and inside story of this horrific crime, which Howard has covered from the very beginning.   When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum

I still remember exactly where I was on Saturday, July 17, 1999, when the news bulletin flashed across the screen that the small plane carrying John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren was missing. The three had flown out of New Jersey's Essex County Airport the night before, Friday, July 16, in John's Piper Saratoga plane, headed for Martha's Vineyard, where they were to drop off Lauren and then go on to Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, where John and Carolyn were due to attend the wedding of cousin Rory Kennedy the next day. But they never made it there, and their plane crashed into the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean, killing all three passengers instantly. John was 38 years old, Lauren was 35, and Carolyn, just 33 years old.   For our third series on I'd Rather Be Reading, we are focusing on John, Carolyn, and Lauren ahead of the 25-year anniversary of their tragic deaths on July 16. To kickstart our series we have the brilliant biographer Christopher Andersen, who has written 35 books, many of them bestsellers, and two of them about JFK Jr. specifically. Christopher is our guest today to provide context to the landscape of John's life in 1999; we will later talk to many people who knew John and Carolyn, but to lay the groundwork for those conversations, I thought Christopher would be the perfect person. He has worked at Time and later as a senior editor at People; he has also written for The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Life, and The New York Daily News. He has appeared on nearly every media outlet you can think of discussing culture, and has written many, many books on the Kennedys, the royal family, Katharine Hepburn, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, the Clintons, the Bushes, the Obamas, Barbra Streisand, and so many more. Today, we're focusing on two of his books: The Day John Died, released in 2000, and The Good Son: JFK. Jr. and the Mother He Loved, which came out in 2014. Both are fantastic, and I'm excited to kick our series off today and for you to hear from Christopher. All by Christopher Andersen: The Day John Died  The Day John Died 25th Anniversary E-Book The Good Son: JFK Jr. and the Mother He Loved

I'm pulling out the champagne and raising a glass to I'd Rather Be Reading, my passion project and the work of my life, a show that celebrates nonfiction books (and, occasionally, some fiction books and children's books and cookbooks, too) which aired its first episode three years ago today, on June 7, 2021. Happy three-year anniversary, listeners! Our very first episode on the show was a conversation with Lisa Napoli about her book Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR, about, at its core, women in journalism. As such, to tie it all together with a bow today, our anniversary special features a trailblazing woman in journalism: the dynamic Lynn Povich. Simply put, my career would not exist without Lynn's courage. Let's go back in time to the early 1970s. Lynn was working at Newsweek, and at the time, that magazine, like others at the time as well, only hired men as writers. Women did the researching and reporting, but the men got the byline. Lynn writes in her 2012 book The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace that Newsweek had a serious problem—sexism—and that, in her words, “we all accepted it—until we didn't.” Lynn and a group of 46 other women ultimately sued the magazine for sex discrimination, becoming the first women in the media to sue for sex discrimination and taking part in the first female class action suit. Lynn's book, Good Girls Revolt, is the first full account of the Newsweek suit, which, by the way, was later turned into a series on Amazon Prime that I loved. Lynn writes that, prior to the lawsuit, “I don't think it occurred to many of us that we could actually change the system” and continues “in 1970 we challenged the system and changed the conversation in the news media for the women who participated in the lawsuits. The struggle rerouted our lives and bonded us and gave many of us opportunities.” Lynn went on to become Newsweek's first female senior editor in 1975 and had a 25-year career at the magazine; she left it in 1991 and has since become editor-in-chief of Working Woman magazine and managing editor and senior executive producer for MSNBC.com. Lynn is from a famed journalism family, and she edited a book of columns by her father, renowned Washington Post sports journalist Shirley Povich called All Those Mornings…At the Post; her brother, by the way, is Maury Povich, and her sister-in-law is Connie Chung. I'd love to be at that family dinner table! Lynn's husband is also a journalist; his name is Stephen Shepard, and he is the former editor-in-chief of Business Week and founding dean of the graduate school of journalism of the City University of New York. There's no better person I could think of to mark this important day for our show than Lynn Povich, and I'm excited for you to hear from her today. The Good Girls Revolt: How the Women of Newsweek Sued Their Bosses and Changed the Workplace by Lynn Povich

Welcome back to I'd Rather Be Reading—both the start of season 12 and, later this week, our three-year anniversary! We've got so much good in store this season, and I'm thrilled, as ever, to be back with you after one long week of a hiatus. Today on the show we have Julie Satow, who is here to chat with me about her latest book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, which is out June 4. This book and this conversation take us back to the twentieth century department store, a place where women—whether you worked at the department store or were shopping there—could stake out newfound independence, whether you were in New York City or on Main Street USA. Back in the 1930s and going forward to the 1960s, women didn't rule many places—but they ruled the American department store. Not only is the American department store of those years examined—it's a whole world unto itself inside its walls—but it's a story told through the eyes of three women who rose to the top of the department store universe: Hortense Odlum of Bonwit Teller, who came to her husband's department store as a housewife tasked with attracting more shoppers like herself in the 1930s—and wound up running the company; then we have Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor, who was a champion of American designers during World War II, before which U.S. fashions were almost completely copies of Parisian looks. Dorothy, by the way, was the first businesswoman to earn a $1 million salary. Then, in the 1960s, Geraldine Stutz of Henri Bendel modernized the department store and became an eternal trendsetter in the space. Not only did these women advance their own careers, but they opened doors for all women, as well. We've got style, glamour, women's empowerment, drama, trade secrets, wealth—it's the department store in all its glitz, decadence, and fun, and looks closely at the women who made the beautifully curated world of the twentieth century department store operate and opened doors for working women everywhere. I am so thankful that, through this book, Julie is ensuring that these three women aren't lost to history; their fingerprints are still felt today, in both fashion and business. Here to lead us on this journey is Julie Satow, who also wrote the fantastic book The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel, which was a huge hit and critically acclaimed. Julie is an award-winning journalist, a regular contributor to The New York Times, and she has also been published in Travel + Leisure and Bloomberg Businessweek and appeared on NPR. Take a listen to our conversation!   Both by Julie Satow: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion The Plaza: The Secret Life of America's Most Famous Hotel

Hi listeners! I have a very exciting announcement today—our episode today marks our 200th episode! Most podcasts don't make it to 100 episodes, and to make it to 200 is a milestone I am so, so proud of and thrilled to achieve. All of you know that I'd Rather Be Reading is my absolute passion project and to have spent 200 episodes with you is an honor I don't take lightly. I am raising a glass to all we've done here on the show and all that we will do. As we continue to grow and expand, our focus will always be the best current nonfiction books, but I'm really enjoying our occasional forays into fiction on the show, and we'll have a couple more before season 11 concludes. Today we have on the show Hannah Brown, who wrote a memoir, God Bless This Mess: Learning to Live and Love Through Life's Best (and Worst) Moments in 2021; now she's turning her focus to fiction with Mistakes We Never Made, which comes out May 7. I learned that this is actually book one in a two-book deal, which is exciting, because Hannah has a talent for this. Hannah has let us get to know her through most of her work heretofore—through her memoir, her podcast “Better Tomorrow,” and appearances on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Dancing with the Stars, but in Mistakes We Never Made, we get to know Emma Townsend and Finn Hughes in this work of romance fiction that reads on the page just like a rom-com on the screen. Hannah is an avid reader and said of writing this book that “Storytelling is something I've always wanted to do,” and in this book we meet two characters who have had a ton of almosts together, and quite frankly, they can't stand each other. Then, as one of their mutual friends is getting married, Emma and Finn have to pretend that they don't remember all of their nearlys and so close but yet so far aways. There's a big mystery in there and it is absolutely perfect for your upcoming beach trips, poolside lazy days, and such a refreshing escape from reality. I also get to talk to Hannah about wedding planning, as she has found her happily ever after, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did.   Mistakes We Never Made by Hannah Brown

Last week, on April 18 and 19, the woman formerly known as Grace Kelly and, after marriage, Princess Grace of Monaco, would have marked 68 years of marriage to Prince Rainier III, had either lived to see it. Grace died at just 52 years old from injuries sustained in a car accident in 1982; Rainier died in 2005, 23 years later. Born in Philadelphia, Grace had just won the Academy Award for Best Actress for The Country Girl when she met Rainier in April 1955. It all started as a publicity gimmick while she was in Europe attending the Cannes Film Festival that, somehow, turned into what would become a 26-year marriage, but before their three children Princess Caroline, Prince Albert, and Princess Stephanie, and before her work as Princess of Monaco, and before her tragic death, there was the dress—one of the most elegant, memorable, and famous wedding gowns of all time. On her wedding day, Grace was 26 years old and was retiring from acting to marry a literal prince. Grace was arguably at the height of her Hollywood career when she met Rainier, and by the end of 1955, they were engaged; Rainier was already the monarch of the small principality of Monaco in the French Riviera and had been on the throne since 1949. He was 32 years old when they married, and reportedly being pressured—as all who are on the throne or who will be on the throne are—to produce an heir to ensure the continuation of the monarchy. As per Monegasque tradition, on April 18, 1956, Grace and Rainier were married in a civil ceremony in the throne room of the Royal Palace in front of just 80 guests. The ceremony was performed by Monaco's Minister of Justice and was the precursor to the next day's religious ceremony—that one watched by over 30 million viewers. Grace's $60,000 religious ceremony wedding dress was a gift from MGM to its star and was a worthwhile investment: is has become one of the most iconic wedding dresses of all time. The timeless look has gone on to inspire brides like Kate Middleton, whose 2011 Alexander McQueen gown bore a close resemblance to the gown worn by Grace, another royal bride that walked down the aisle 55 years before her. Grace and Rainier's religious ceremony on April 19 was held at the St. Nicholas Cathedral, and the high mass was conducted by the bishop of Monaco. A mixture of high society and Hollywood stars gathered for the occasion, including Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, Gloria Swanson, Aristotle Onassis, Conrad Hilton, and Egypt's former King Farouk. Tatler reports that “During the wedding breakfast, guests were treated to lobster, caviar, and a six-tier wedding cake by the Hotel de Paris' pastry chefs, from which two live turtle doves were released after Rainier sliced through it with his sword.” The couple left in a Rolls-Royce—a gift from their subjects—and sailed away on a seven-week honeymoon onboard Deo Juvante II, a gift from Onassis; by the time the newlyweds returned to Monaco, Grace was pregnant with her first child, Princess Caroline, who was born nine months and four days after her royal wedding in January 1957. Today on the show we welcome back author J. Randy Taraborrelli and induct him into the elite I'd Rather Be Reading second timers club. He was on the show way back in February 2022 discussing his book Jackie, Ethel, Joan, about life as a Kennedy wife. In addition to writing extensively about the Kennedys—Jackie in particular—he has also written biographies on Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyonce, the Hiltons, the Bushes, and more. He's endlessly interesting to talk to, and today we're digging into his book Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairytale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier, which I think is the definitive book on not just Grace, but her marriage, too. It turns out the story of Grace and Rainier is a fairytale, but maybe not in the way you might think. Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairytale of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier by J. Randy Taraborrelli

Welcome to this special fiction episode of I'd Rather Be Reading—specifically part two in my latest fiction subgenre obsession: royal family fiction. We've already had Katharine McGee on the show of the four-part American Royals series, and we will later have the writing duo behind The Royal We and The Heir Affair; today we have the writing duo behind The Royal Game, my latest royal family fiction favorite. (I'd also throw Red, White, and Royal Blue onto this list, as well.) It is a subgenre that is growing and growing in popularity, and not surprisingly, considering how ubiquitous the royal family has become in culture, especially lately. Today you get the chance to meet Linda Keir, a writing duo who has now written four books together and has been writing together since 2016. Linda Keir is a portmanteau of Linda Joffe Hull and Keir Graff, both of whom have successful writing careers on their own and as a team. The Royal Game—which came out on January 30 of this year—is their first foray into royal family fiction, but hopefully not their last. I won't give too much away, but the loose plot of The Royal Game involves the love story between American pop singer Jennie Jenson and Prince Hugh of England, the heir to the throne. Someone is determined to keep Jennie from becoming a princess, and to have the happy ending to her fairytale, Jennie will have to play “the royal game.” Not everyone is excited about the prospect of an American princess, apparently. Jennie finds parallels between what's happening to her and Hugh's mother, Princess Penelope, who died in a mysterious plane crash. (Don't worry, I ask Linda and Keir if my theories that Jennie and Hugh and Penelope are based on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and Princess Diana are true.) Jennie wants to know if Penelope is murdered—and worries she might be next. It's a thrilling mystery, a romantic love story, and really, really good. Today on the show we talk about their process of being a writing team, what they think about the royal family and if they follow it outside of their work on this latest book, why they chose to get into the royal family fiction subgenre, and what, exactly, “the royal game” is, anyway.   The Royal Game by Linda Keir We also mention On Duty with the Queen by Dickie Arbiter on the show!

Welcome to season 11 of I'd Rather Be Reading! This season we will, of course, continue to cover the latest and greatest nonfiction books, but we're also going to focus on many events that gripped the nation past and present—like the O.J. Simpson murders (which happened 30 years ago this June), the Oklahoma City bombing, Columbine (which happened 25 years ago this month), and JFK Jr.'s plane crash, which is marking its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. Today on the show we're digging into a true crime case that's much more recent: the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students on November 13, 2022. Today on the show we are speaking with J. Reuben Appelman about his book While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murder of Four College Students, released last October. He is from Idaho and has lived there for 25 years; you'll hear him talk about how his daughter attended U of I and how unlikely even one murder, let alone four, is in the idyllic town of Moscow. He is a private investigator and his true crime memoir, The Kill Jar, inspired the popular Hulu docuseries Children of the Snow. Stick around after the show for a book pick about the Murdaugh murders, one connected to Nirvana (Kurt Cobain committed suicide 30 years ago on April 8), and two nonfiction picks based off of television shows premiering on Hulu and Apple TV+ in the coming week.   While Idaho Slept: The Hunt for Answers in the Murder of Four College Students by J. Reuben Appleman   Plus two entertainment picks! Read: Under the Bridge by Rebecca Godfrey | Watch: Under the Bridge on Hulu, out on April 17   Read: A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Stacy Schiff | Watch: Franklin on Apple TV+, out on April 12

There is no better person to close out March and Women's History Month on I'd Rather Be Reading than Sarah Ditum, author of the new book Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s, which came out on January 23. Through the lens of nine of the biggest female celebrities of the 2000s—Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Aaliyah, Janet Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Kim Kardashian, Chyna (the professional wrestler), and Jennifer Aniston, Sarah's book and this conversation takes a look back at how, well, toxic it was to be a female celebrity in the aughts. As we talk about on the show, with different celebrity magazines picking apart women's bodies and using women as punching bags, that gave permission for regular people like all of us permission to do the same, and—as Sarah acutely points out—do that not the least of which to ourselves. If you were young and female and coming into your own during this time period as I was, it was not easy, and I'm sure it was the same if you were young and male, too. Celebrity culture in the early aughts was an amalgamation of celebrity sex tapes, tabloids fed by paparazzi willing to do anything to get the shot, Perez Hilton and the internet on its worst behavior, rampant fat-shaming and slut-shaming, and revenge porn. This was the time before all of this was completely unacceptable—sure, it was frowned upon (sometimes), but not unacceptable like it is today, or at least like it is inching towards today. And perhaps no one was treated worse in all of the aforementioned regards than the female celebrity, in a decade where a female celebrity in crisis was the absolute center of attention. Three of the nine women profiled in Sarah's book—Aaliyah, Amy Winehouse, and Chyna—didn't survive until present day. This era really was toxic and proof that we can and should always do better in the way we treat women. I'm thankful to Sarah for writing this book and for being here today.   Toxic: Women, Fame, and the Tabloid 2000s by Sarah Ditum + check this book out about the power of women working together: Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power by Brooke Baldwin

Hello friends! This is our first recorded episode since Brooke gave birth so please be patient with us! We're going to be getting back into the swing of things slowly, but surely. We are currently NOT Amazon Affiliates but will hopefully be able to re-apply soon to the program.13:23 - The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan14:30 - The Lady Hardcastle Series by T. E. Kinsey / Crocodile On The Sandbank by Barabara Mertz18:01 - Lost In Space Netflix Original Series / Percy Jackson And The Olympians on Disneyplus / Enola Holmes 1 & 2 Movies23:22 - No Exit on Hulu / Murder On Maple Drive on Hulu / The Watcher on Hulu / Twilight Movie Series (DVDs) 28:25 - Snowscape Short Story by Patrick Ness / Soul Riders: Darkness Falling by Helena Dahlgren / I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel / The 12 Dates Of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss / Misery by Stephen King33:34 - The Stand by Stephen King34:05 - The Convenient Wife by Betty Neels34:44 - Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy35:43 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel41:07 - The Lost World by Arthur Conan DoyleSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

Welcome one, welcome all to season 10 of I'd Rather Be Reading! As ever, I'm so happy to have you here and a part of this community—don't forget to reach out if you ever want to chat books at helloidratherbereading@gmail.com. For our season opener today, we have the fantastic Julie Menanno, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist, an expert couple's therapist, and the person behind the popular Instagram account @TheSecureRelationship, which has over 1 million followers. I have long been interested in attachment theory and attachment styles, and there is secure attachment (the ideal which we should all strive for) and three different insecure attachments—anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Julie will explain what all of that means in the episode, and how we can work towards bringing a secure attachment to our relationships. Beyond just attachment styles, Julie brings so much wisdom and insight into how we navigate romantic relationships, and how we can create a healthy relationship that will, as the subtitle suggests, last a lifetime.   Secure Love: Create a Relationship That Lasts a Lifetime by Julie Menanno

Hi friends! If you didn't know, I am the Senior Celebrity and Royals Editor at Marie Claire magazine, and as of this month I am in charge of our monthly virtual book club, #ReadwithMC. Seeing as though we already read together here on I'd Rather Be Reading, why not read on #ReadwithMC, too? It is my hope to grow this book club on par with some of my favorite book clubs, like those from Jenna Bush Hager, Reese Witherspoon, Queen Camilla, and Oprah Winfrey. (Now, look. I'm never going to be Oprah. But a girl can try.) If you're listening to this show I hope you like my taste in books, and you know that just how I only bring you the best of the best on I'd Rather Be Reading, I plan to do the same with #ReadwithMC.  I am so excited to tell you about my very first #ReadwithMC book pick, and that is One in a Millennial: On Friendships, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy, which is out January 23, this Tuesday. Kate is a podcaster so many know and love; she hosts “Be There in Five” and is a dynamic pop culture commentator. When I read One in a Millennial, I felt so seen. Kate is a year younger than me. I was born in 1986 and I believe Kate was born in 1987. In this book, Kate wrote everything I wish I could have written about being a millennial but I probably wouldn't be able to articulate as concisely and perfectly as she did. I laughed, I cried, I found in Kate the voice of a generation. This book essentially nails down the millennial experience into a 336-page book. I could wax on and on, but this book encapsulates the experience of being a millennial largely through the lens of pop culture—an exploration of the millennial zeitgeist and the life lessons learned (for better and for worse) from being a member of this generation. Below you'll find some useful links: Read chapter one of One in a Millennial and buy the book with the link in the post (again, it comes out January 23) Learn more about #ReadwithMC on the whole Join us for Kate's Instagram takeover on Marie Claire's page on January 25 Leave a review of the book on Instagram or Twitter (or X, whatever) by January 28 using the hashtag #Readwith MC (keep in mind your profile needs to be set to public for me to see it) Then join us in the first week of February for our next pick! I can't wait to be in a book club with you!

There will literally never be another "I'd Rather Be Reading" episode this short again. Enjoy it, and support your local booksellers this holiday season. That's all!

Our guest today may be familiar to many of you: Ariel Lawhon was one of Anne's early guests, back in Episode 15, and Anne recently recommended Ariel's new book The Frozen River in Episode 393.Today, Ariel is joining Anne to talk about books and publishing, from Ariel's new release, to the unexpected way her books have aligned with the literary Zeitgeist. They also explore why some stories stay with you long after you finish them, and discuss their mutual love for seasoned female protagonists.Ariel wraps up by sharing some of her favorite books and the titles high on her to-be-read list. We've collected the full list of titles mentioned today at our show notes page, at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/409.If you're hunting for a great gift for any style of reader or anyone who shares the love of a good book, Anne's book I'd Rather Be Reading might be just what you're looking for. Make it even more meaningful by getting your copy signed and personalized, or pairing it with one of our totes, some bookplates, or a sticker. Place your order at modernmrsdarcy.com/shop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This conversation lit a fire in me, and I knew I'd Rather Be Reading was nowhere near finished. Mitch is the author of my favorite work of fiction of all time, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and his latest, The Little Liar, is just as powerful. It takes us back to the Holocaust, a beautiful tale during an awful time told masterfully by the well-researched and thoughtful Mitch Albom. This show is about nonfiction books, so you know if we have a fiction pick on the show, it's special. That's what this book is, in a nutshell—special, and worthy of a spot on your bookshelf.   The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

For our season seven finale, we're chatting with the wonderful Anna Kloots about rediscovering your magic. Magic, as you'll hear in our conversation, was a central theme in Anna's life -- her ex-husband was a magician. When they divorced, Anna lost her marriage, her home, and her job, and was forced to start over and build a life from the ruins. As you'll hear, she built a life she is proud of -- one that is, well, magic. As I announced in the last episode, at the close of season seven I'd Rather Be Reading is going on hiatus. Thank you to ALL of my guests, listeners, and especially my beautiful mother, Joy -- the show's unabashed biggest fan -- for supporting this show. It has been an honor reading with you for the past two years. My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act by Anna Kloots

Today we are joined by Latin teacher and classical homeschooling mom-of-five Angela Reed. We talk Latin and literature, her love of old things, what the pandemic did to her brain, and lots more! Angela's voice and perspective are a balm to the soul, and we know you'll love getting to know her AND hear her book recs. Dive in! Angela's Latin website: www.athenaeumamidstthereeds.com Books mentioned in this episode: Metamorphosis by Ovid Bulfinch's Mythology by T Bulfinch Mythology by Edith Hamilton 84, Charing Cross Road by H Hanff Our Town by Thornton Wilder Heidi by J Spyri The Secret Garden by FH Burnett The Swiss Family Robinson by JD Wyss The Aesop for Children by Milo Winter Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling Charlotte's Web by EB White Pinocchio by C Collodi Peter Pan by JM Barrie I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel

Show notes: Time for our most popular type of episode each month - our monthly reading wrap up! Here's what we read in January. We're celebrating that we both had pretty great reading months. We say it all the time, but this diverse group of books just represents how different our reading tastes are and we are so here for it!  Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.  Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!   Something Bookish: [4:06] S: BOTM Challenge for February [4:57] M: Sentimental Garbage Podcast, the Flowers in the Attic Episode Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews   Book We Both Read in January: [8:50] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver David Copperfield by Charles Dickens   Our January Books: [13:14] M: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger [15:42] S: The Road by Cormac McCarthy [17:30] M: I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel [18:56] S: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune [21:25] M: A Rip in Heaven by Jeanine Cummins American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins [23:48] S: Spare by Prince Harry [27:00] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica [29:04] S: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead [32:22] Extra Books We Read in January for the Overflow Episode   Also Mentioned: RTL Episode 72, Improving Our Reading Lives in 2023 Fable book club app Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice  Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Hey guys! Welcome back!!! As always, it's a delight to know you're listening to us ramble on (...and on, and on...) about life and the books that we're into at the moment! We loved sitting down and recording this episode! It was so nice to sit down and just chat our normal chat and give you all a reading UPDATE! There are a few things we wanted to jot down here for you. 1. Brooke never said the company that she bought the wool yarn from to make her co-worker a sweater! The wool she got is from Wool And The Gang. She bought their "Crazy Sexy Wool" in "Dusty Denim" & "Cosmic Navy". It's so soft! 2. Be on the lookout for some upcoming cutesy pictures of the sweater that Becky crocheted Brooke! & 3. There is no voting for this next book club choice, unfortunately! We have decided to read Twilight by Stephanie Meyer for our next book club! Even though there was no voting, we still hope you'll find yourself a copy and read along with us! It's bound to be a fun one. But don't worry, we plan on having many more book club reads and you will almost always be allowed to have a vote! The list of books, shows, movies, whathaveyou is listed below! Until next time, keep yourself Happily Booked ! :)6:53 - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman10:32 - All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews 11:38 - The Walking Dead Comic Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkman12:44 - The Stand by Stephen King 14:49 - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer21:30 - Dune: Messiah (2) / Children Of Dune (3) by Frank Herbert 28:16  - Dragonknight by Donita K. Paul 28:35 - Triggernometry Podcast31:25 - Run, Rose, Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson32:43 - I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel34:03 -  Soul Riders: Jorvik Calling (1) by Helena Dahlgren34:37 - Soul Riders: The Legend Awakens (2) by Helena Dahlgren35:12 - Bridge To Terabithia by Katherine Paterson35:54 - The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman37:33 - The Walking Dead Comic Vol. 1 by Robert Kirkman37:46 - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman38:40 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman39:40 - The Walking Dead Comic Vol. 2 by Robert Kirkman40:05 - The Stand by Stephen King40:51 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel 44:08 - Rabbits Podcast / Rabbits by Terry Miles45:27 - The Black Tapes Podcast45:52 - The Last Movie Podcast46:15 - Tanis Podcast46:30 - Faerie Podcast (Parcast Production)49:39 - Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling51:05 - Sarah J. Maas Author56:50 - The Dragon Prince Netflix Original / Avatar: The Last Airbender TV Show Support the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! Instagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

We are back fellow book addicts!! In this episode Lia and Jerrica catch up on what they missed over the holidays, and rant with a capital R over booktok recommendations. This episode is not for the faint of heart or pure of soul. The girls get into a bdsm half fantasy novel about a retelling of Camelot. Spoiler, Lia gets angry. Jerrica laughs. Lia gets more stern. Jerrica gets quiet. Then they announce the next book of the week which is mostly pg and about vampires! Stay tuned for the love hate episode about that too! Never a dull moment with L & J of We'd Rather Be Reading. Happy listening!Twitter @wedratherread and Instagram.@wedratherbereadingTheme Music: "For The Penguins" Written and performed by David AllredFrom the album The TransitionCourtesy of Erased Tapeswww.erasedtapes.comListen on SpotifyBuy the album

Show notes: Yay! It's our first show of 2023. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and we're so happy to be back in your ears. Today, we're sharing what we read in December. Spoiler alert: there may or may not be a bunch of Christmas romances. #sorrynotsorry    Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you're going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you're helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.    Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [5:41] S: Working through a bookish challenge gift with Henry [7:08] M: I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel | Amazon // Bookshop   Books We Both Read in December: [9:58] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon // Bookshop [10:15] Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel | Amazon    Our December Reads: [13:42] M: Always, in December by Emily Stone | Amazon // Bookshop  [15:04] S: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon // Bookshop   [16:54] M: The Christmas Key by Lori Wilde | Amazon // Bookshop [18:41] S: The Selection series by Kiera Cass (9 books): The Selection, The Elite, The One, The Heir, The Crown / Novellas: The Prince, The Guard, The Queen, The Favorite | Amazon // Bookshop [22:41] M: Fairy Tale by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop    [25:07] S: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley | Amazon // Bookshop  [26:37] M: Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn | Amazon [28:38] S: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon // Bookshop   Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @tkvcommunity  Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Can a deck of cards hold the key to your own subconscious? Lizzie Burgess was skeptical, but tarot cards have worked their magic and become her favorite form of divination and self care. Hear her story in today's episode of IRB, and learn more at her website: https://backyardbanshee.com Follow IRB on InstagramShow notes and episode transcript at idratherbepodcast.com

If you are a reader, which I assume you are if you're listening to this podcast then this book is for you!! And it's a YES from me! Social Media Podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatithinkisay/ Instagram: @ReadYourHeartsOut Bookclub: @TheWanderingBookworms I'd love to discuss the book with you over on Spotify or Instagram! So please find me on either platform, and let's get chatting! Thank you so much for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readyourheartsout/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readyourheartsout/support

Hello, hi! Today's episode is all about the books I read this fall/early winter. I'll do a deep dive (or at least a medium dive) on the 17 books I  read and give my recommendations to "probably pass", "Medium Lady Must Reads" and the know yourself books in the middle.  Knowing yourself, when it comes to building a robust reading habit, is really key. When you know what you like, and what you don't, you can reach for more books that align with what you like. And when you know what to reach for, you just keep reading! Books mentioned today, in no particular order: Think Again by Adam Grant All in by Billie Jean King Home Style Cookery by Matty Matheson Yearbook by Seth Rogen The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Black Girls Must Die Exhausted by Jayne Allen The Accidental Apprentice by Amanda Foody The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams Blaze Island by Catherine Bush Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey Matrix by Lauren Groff The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang The Birch Bark House by Louise Erdrich The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Now, Discover Your Strengths by Donald Clifton Indians on Vacation by Thomas King Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant On the Come Up by Angie Thomas Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Big Summer and That Summer by Jennifer Weiner 11/22/63 by Stephen King Also in the Episode:l The concept of Time Anxiety coined by my podcast idol @laura.tremaine you can hear her talk about that here The Currently Reading podcast My other book related episodes Episode 1, Episode 8, Episode 18 The Cozy Christmas Reads Episode 26 with Ali and Jillian Episode 22 My Interview with Jayne Allen author of Black Girls Must Die Exhausted You can always help out the podcast by providing a rating or review, and sharing it with another Medium Lady in your life! And with the bi-weekly episode release schedule make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss when the new episodes drop. I love to connect with listeners, you can swing by to say hi on Instagram, @medium.lady. Music is Climb by The Ghost in Your Piano. I'm grateful for its use via creative commons license.

On the Live Well Anyway podcast this week, host MacKenzie Koppa gives some tips for refreshing your reading life as we head into the home stretch of this year. She encourages you to track your progress, embrace the small wins, be realistic about your goals, and find someone to talk with about what you are reading. This episode is also jam-packed with book recommendations, so scroll down to check out the links to all the books MacKenzie mentions. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Find MacKenzie on Goodreads Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group What Should I Read Next podcast Check out #Bookstagram Kendra Adachi's Episode The Lazy Letter Newsletter by Kendra Adachi Robyn Conley Downs' Episode The Swipe Up Newsletter by Erin Moon Anne Bogel at Modern Mrs. Darcy WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Thrive Causemetics- Visit thrivecausemetics.com/livewell for 15% OFF your first order. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Unlimited The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan American Royals Series by Katerine McGee Reluctant Royals Series by Alyssa Cole The Winston Brothers Series by Penny Reid London Celebrities Series by Lucy Parker Katherine Reay Kate Clayborn Beth O'Leary The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber Paris Letters by Janice Macleod A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself by Sarah Bragg Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Clanlands by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish The Basoon King by Rainn Wilson The Actors Life by Jenna Fisher Melanie Shankle Sophie Hudson Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco Whatever You Do, Don't Run by Peter Allison As You Wish by Cary Elwes Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Atomic Habits by James Clear The Feel Good Effect by Robyn Conley Downs

Show notes: We read a LOT of books in September. Sarah and Mia read 13 and 11 books, respectively. What can we say? We're book nerds and proud of it. In this episode, we share what we're currently reading, what we read in September, and a few books we're excited to read in October. If you've got any room left on your TBR (who are we kidding, there's always room!), add some of these titles that pique your interest. All books, all the time.  Related links: Books mentioned*: Sarah's books: The Husbands by Chandler Baker The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey The Leftovers by Cassandra Parkin The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles Yearbook by Seth Rogen Roar by Cecilia Ahern Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller The Redshirt by Corey Sobel The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman [currently reading] Mia's books: Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder [currently reading] A Promised Land by Barack Obama Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar Legacy by Nora Roberts Roar by Cecelia Ahern In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers by Don Brown This Very Tree by Sean Rubin 30,000 Stitches by Amanda Davis The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links.   Click here to join The Fireside, our private community, to talk about all things life and books.  It's just $5 a month and we know you're going to love it.

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with friend and fellow book lover Anne Bogel. Anne Bogel is an author, creator of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy, host of the podcasts What Should I Read Next and One Great Book, and an unabashed bibliophile. Her books include (1) Don't Overthink It, (2) Reading People, (3) I'd Rather Be Reading, and (4) My Reading Life. This conversation is full of reading tips, our favorite books, our least favorite and books we always recommend! Listen in to get your next book for your TBR pile!!Links from today's episode!Follow Anne on IG @annebogelGrab her book HereWant 20%off Olive & June use code jeanettet20 or head to think linkhttps://oliveandjune.com?mct=apz-6zp5

You guys, we have Anne Bogel on the show today to help us be Lazy Geniuses about deciding what to read next! She hosts her own podcast aptly called What Should I Read Next? And I'm delighted she's here with us today to talk about planning our fall reading lists, how to get unstuck when we're just not into a book, and what her new reading journal is all about.Helpful Companion LinksAnne's podcast What Should I Read Next? I'm a guest on ep. 27 Books good enough to make you turn off the tv and ep. 245 Finding the right mix for your reading life.My Reading Life: A Book Journal by Anne Bogel (releases Sept. 21!)Other books by Anne: Reading People, I'd Rather Be Reading, and Don't Overthink It See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catherine is here today with Anne Bogel. Anne Bogel is an author, the creator of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, host of the What Should I Read Next? and One Great Book podcasts, and an unabashed bibliophile. Her books include Don't Overthink It, Reading People, I'd Rather Be Reading, and My Reading Life: A Book Journal. Anne's popular blog Modern Mrs Darcy, which derives its name from a Jane Austen book, is a lifestyle blog for nerds who appreciate Anne's modus operandi of approaching old, familiar ideas from new and fresh angles. While Modern Mrs Darcy isn't strictly a book blog, Anne writes frequently about books and reading. Her book lists are among her most popular posts. She is well known by readers, authors, and publishers as a tastemaker. In 2016, she launched her podcast What Should I Read Next? —a popular show devoted to literary matchmaking, bibliotherapy, and all things books and reading. Her second podcast One Great Book launched in 2019. In the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, she helps people learn to read better, together. Anne and all her books reside in Louisville, Kentucky, sharing space with her husband, four children, and a yellow Lab named Daisy. Find Out More About Anne Bogel Visit Anne's Website Connect with Anne Bogel on Facebook Follow Anne on Instagram @annebogel It's now time to tune into this one very inspirational human being. Enjoy!!

Catherine is here today with Anne Bogel. Anne Bogel is an author, the creator of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, host of the What Should I Read Next? and One Great Book podcasts, and an unabashed bibliophile. Her books include Don't Overthink It, Reading People, I'd Rather Be Reading, and My Reading Life: A Book Journal. Anne's popular blog Modern Mrs Darcy, which derives its name from a Jane Austen book, is a lifestyle blog for nerds who appreciate Anne's modus operandi of approaching old, familiar ideas from new and fresh angles. While Modern Mrs Darcy isn't strictly a book blog, Anne writes frequently about books and reading. Her book lists are among her most popular posts. She is well known by readers, authors, and publishers as a tastemaker. In 2016, she launched her podcast What Should I Read Next? —a popular show devoted to literary matchmaking, bibliotherapy, and all things books and reading. Her second podcast One Great Book launched in 2019. In the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club, she helps people learn to read better, together. Anne and all her books reside in Louisville, Kentucky, sharing space with her husband, four children, and a yellow Lab named Daisy. Find Out More About Anne Bogel Visit Anne's Website Connect with Anne Bogel on Facebook Follow Anne on Instagram @annebogel It's now time to tune into this one very inspirational human being. Enjoy!!

This week Rachel would rather be reading literally anything written by Michelle Williams. Seriously, who doesn't want to read this? Michelle Williams really doesn't need an introduction (she has a nice long wikipedia article if you're interested). Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life---and Can Save Yours by Michelle Williams If you are struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you're looking to find a therapist, Michelle references Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com) in the episode. Better Help (www.betterhelp.com) or Talkspace (www.talkspace.com) are also good resources. I'd Rather Be Reading will be back after a short break with season two!

In this weeks summer special you not only get our book reviews, but also our tv/movie adaptation reviews! Surprisingly we don't always prefer the books over the films/shows, and while we often disagree, we wholeheartedly agree on how amazing the series Brave New World is! From a book written almost 100 years ago, to a tv show that still captures the futuristic aspect of the story- cue applause, curtsy and bow. So if you're home on a rainy summer day or out in the sun, listen in, we have some books, shows and movies for you!Listen in and follow us for more hilarious book related posts on Twitter and Instagram.Pictures of the covers on our Instagram feed @wedratherbereadingJoin the discussion on Twitter @wedratherreadTheme Music: "For The Penguins" Written and performed by David AllredFrom the album The TransitionCourtesy of Erased Tapeswww.erasedtapes.comListen on SpotifyBuy the album

Miranda Fall is a Perceptive Charmer who would Rather Be Reading, but when evil abounds, she transforms into a Resilient Crimefighter who Rages. She is: Banger Previously, Miranda continued to remember her youth. Lost in the Scottish Moors as a child, she eventually found her way to the legendary isle of Avalon, where her life would be forever changed.   The Cast is: Banger- Nyssa Mackinnon (@Feverwood) EiC- Joshua Wright (@JoshuaNeverJosh)    Theme: "Lightkeeper" by Dark Fantasy Studio   Visit us on the web at:  Twitter: @Tabletop_Comics The Adventurers Guild: @TheGuildcast  Discord: The Adventurers Guild Website: theadventurersguild.podbean.com Patreon: patreon.com/Tabletop_Comics   This series uses Monte Cook Games (@MonteCookGames) Cypher System

Miranda Fall is a Perceptive Charmer who would Rather Be Reading, but when evil abounds, she transforms into a Resilient Crimefighter who Rages. She is: Banger Alone in the woods, Banger was joined by a familiar figure and transported back to Miranda's childhood, lost in the Scottish Moors, and the experience that led to the union of the two souls in her one flesh.   The Cast is: Banger- Nyssa Mackinnon (@Feverwood) EiC- Joshua Wright (@JoshuaNeverJosh)    Theme: "Lightkeeper" by Dark Fantasy Studio   Visit us on the web at:  Twitter: @Tabletop_Comics The Adventurers Guild: @TheGuildcast  Discord: The Adventurers Guild Website: theadventurersguild.podbean.com Patreon: patreon.com/Tabletop_Comics   This series uses Monte Cook Games (@MonteCookGames) Cypher System

“Ever since my mother died, I cry in H Mart.” So begins this poignant, heartfelt, and poetic memoir about grief, growing up, and making amends.   *** This and all of the books in this volume of One Great Book are from my Summer Reading Guide. If you don't have a copy, you can download for free at modernmrsdarcy.com/srg   If you love great books you will love I'd Rather Be Reading, my essay collection on the reading life. It's for all of us for whom reading isn't just a hobby but a lifestyle. You'll enjoy hearing about the books that hooked me on reading in the first place, my cheeky step-by-step method for organizing your bookshelves, the joys of rereading old favorites, and the special relationship I have with my own library and the books it holds. This book would make a wonderful addition to your bedside table or your own library bookshelves, or an excellent gift for the readers in your life. Get your copy of I'd Rather Be Reading wherever books are sold, or order your signed copy from MY local indie, Carmichael's Bookstore. 

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Bonus episode: In this bonus episode we chat about Shadow and Bone, the Netflix tv series based on Leigh Bardugo's books. We gush about our newfound love for Jesper and Mal, our casting approvals and Kaz concerns. Lia's obsession with the Darkling grows as the actor resembles her husband- how spicy! Jerrica is shaking with anticipation of the Nikolai casting reveal. When. Who. How hot? Can we truly wait a whole year for a second season, we may need to re-read them in the meantime.Join the discussion on Twitter @wedratherreadTheme Music: "For The Penguins" Written and performed by David AllredFrom the album The TransitionCourtesy of Erased Tapeswww.erasedtapes.comListen on SpotifyBuy the album

Anne Bogel discusses how to stop second-guessing yourself and make decision-making easier. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What we lose when we overthink 2) Telltale signs you're overthinking 3) How to stop overthinking in three to eight minutes Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep580 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT ANNE — Anne Bogel is the author of Reading People and I'd Rather Be Reading and creator of the blog Modern Mrs. Darcy and the podcasts What Should I Read Next? and One Great Book. Bogel has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Real Simple, Bustle, Refinery 29, The Washington Post and more. Bogel's popular book lists and reading guides have established her as a tastemaker among readers, authors, and publishers. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky. • Anne's book: Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy Into Your Life • Anne's podcast: What Should I Read Next? • Anne's website: ModernMrsDarcy.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Product: Lettermate • Product: uni-ball VISION • Poem: “I dwell in Possibility” by Emily Dickinson • Personality: David Allen • Personality: Lauran Vanderkam • Previous episode: 576: How to Defeat Distraction and Build Greater Mental Resilience through Mindfulness with Rasmus Hougaard — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOMESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I have loved Jane Austen's books since I was a teenager. I've always thought of her books as romances or at the least romantic comedies, but after recently re-reading her books, I'm wondering if I have misjudged Jane Austen's works for years.

We have a very special guest on A Bookish Home this week: Anne Bogel, author of I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life. Fellow book nerds probably know Anne from her wonderful blog, Modern Mrs. Darcy and podcast What Should I Read Next? Anne joins me to discuss the inspiration behind … Continue reading Ep. 19: Anne Bogel, Author of I'd Rather Be Reading and Creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy →

timeline *Introduction and Summary of the Book: 00:00 - 01:24 *Reading People: How Seeing the World through the Lenses of Personality Changes Everything: 01:24 - 35:42 *I'd Rather Be Reading: the Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life: 35:52 - 63:46 other mentions *The Popcast podcast with Jamie and Knox *Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking *Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile's The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery *Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone *John Green's The Fault in Our Stars *Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air *Nina Riggs's The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying Check out what's coming up next.   want to support unabridged? *Become a Patron on our Patreon page.​ ​*Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram. *Follow us @unabridgedpod on Twitter. *Subscribe to our podcast and rate us on iTunes or on Stitcher. *Check us out on Podbean.