For our bonus episode this month, we talk with Jean, the host of That's Ancient History, the podcast for all things classical, old and new. As a classics scholar and avid literature lover, Jean shares some of her perspective on the universality and relevance of classic Greek stories to today's literature and wider culture. Be sure to check over on That's Ancient History's podcast feed for Pt. 2 of our collaboration! (Out September 3rd, 2018)
Read moreEp. 50 | The Good Earth and Beloved
We discuss The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck and Beloved by Toni Morrison.
Read moreEp. 49 | Women Nobel Laureates
August is all about women who have won the Nobel Prize in Literature! We may have had only 14 authors to choose from (thank you, patriarchy), but we are thrilled to promote these amazing women writers. We also have another special guest on the show who recommends two of her favorite Nobel winners.
Read moreEp. 48 | My Life in France and Free Food for Millionaires
We discuss My Life in France by Julia Child and Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee.
Read moreEp. 47 | Books about Food!
All July, we're talking about books all about food! Grab a snack, sit down, and have a listen!
Read moreEp. 46 | Educated and The Idiot
We discuss Educated by Tara Westover and The Idiot by Elif Batuman. AND we reveal next month's theme!
Read moreEp. 45 | Audiobook Month
June is audiobook month, and here at Reading Women we're celebrating some of our favorite listens. AND we're premiering a brand new segment on the podcast!
Read moreEp. 44 | The Life to Come and A Wrinkle in Time
We talk about our discussion books for May, The Life to Comeby Michelle de Kretser and A Wrinkle in Timeby Madeleine L'Engle, AND we share a special announcement about next month's plans!
Read moreEp. 43 | We're Going Places!
In May, we're going places! All our book selections this month revolve around the theme "going places." Have a listen and check out our book recs, just in time for summer travels!
Read moreEp. 42 | Whereas and Inside Out and Back Again
We end our month featuring poetry by discussing Whereas by Layli Long Soldier and Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai.
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