Ep 42: Life's too short to waste on bad books

Ep 42: Life's too short to waste on bad books

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Ep 517: Seeking contemporary novels to complement Jane Austen classics

It's no secret that we are fans of Jane Austen, completist author aspirations, and reading projects of all stripes. So when Tzipi Turner's guest submission landed in our What Should I Read Next? inbox, we could not wait to invite her on and talk about her project to become a Jane ...  Show more

Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads

Today's guest is looking for titles to help bridge the large geographic gap between her and her sister. Ruth Werwai hails from Vancouver, Canada, but she's lived in Germany with her family for over a decade. Recently, she and her sister have created a book club of two. They've fo ...  Show more

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