Episodes
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Oct 2, 2024 17:17
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We'll call this It's 5 o'clock somewhere as Andrea & I talk about books that deal with drinking including Roddy Doyle, Jonathan Franzen, and Rebecca Barry just to name a few. And a toast to all who'll take a listen.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Sep 11, 2024 15:33
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Whimsical reads for fall before we hit the frenzy of the holidays! Authors discussed include Kate DeCamillo, Ishiguro, and Richard Powers!
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Aug 28, 2024 15:29
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Andrea & I discuss steamy novels, both literal, figurative & even dare we say, sexy!
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 15:08
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
We're Going Places! Andrea & I discuss how books not only use travel, but help us travel vicariously. Authors addressed are the National Book Award Winner James Mott & Pulitzer Prize Winner Richard Powers.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Jul 17, 2024 15:11
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Our topic today is: Quiet vs. Loud Books, a new lens to view books Andrea & I have read. Titles & authors include: the quiet of Greek Lessons by Han Kang & Touch by Olaf Olafsson. And loud novels like Sandwich by Catherine Newman and Processed Cheese by Stephen Wright.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Jul 3, 2024 15:46
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Roxanne & Andrea discuss long books for our extended sunlit days. Authors include Namwali Serpell (Old Drift) and Abraham Verghese (Cutting for Stone). Take a listen!
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Jun 12, 2024 15:41
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Roxanne & Andrea discuss Family Stories in Memoirs, Novels, Both Graphic & Otherwise by such authors as Paco Nova, Geena Davis, Jamie Harrison & many more.
Wednesday May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024 15:30
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Andrea & I converse about Summer Reads from novels to short stories perfect for an afternoon or evening of summer breezes including Colm Toibin, A.S. Byatt & many more.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024 17:02
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Graduation Gift Ideas with Roxanne & Andrea suggesting books for those headed out into the work world including Bonnie Hammer's 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work plus more sage authors like Patty Smith!
Wednesday May 01, 2024
May 1, 2024 14:54
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Andrea & I discuss our glorious changing reading palates, including Andrea's embracing graphic novels & gritty family stories & my new fondness for true crime & office politics.