Ep 348: Don't read widely (right now)

Ep 348: Don't read widely (right now)

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Ep 528: What should I read this summer?

Every year we remind readers that our Summer Reading Guide isn't a list of books you should read, it's a list of books you could read. Today's guest knows that reading is personal, and that's why she's here to get Anne's help figuring out which titles from the 2026 Guide she shou ...  Show more

Ep 527: The perfect books for readers fascinated by museums, art, and the creative process

Today's book lover is seeking a literary doorway into the creative world of art and museums. Kristine Parsons doesn't have an art background. She works as a county road commission manager in Michigan, yet she is fascinated by art and museums, and finds herself drawn to immersive ...  Show more

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