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What makes you a “real” reader?Today’s guest shared in her submission that she didn’t feel like a “real” reader, and you all know that around here we love readers...
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Historical fiction that isn’t set during World War IIThere are two kinds of historical fiction readers: those who can’t get enough of World War II settings and those who would prefer to read...
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Insightful and entertaining memoirsI’m delighted to welcome R. Eric Thomas to the podcast today. His book (and 2023 Summer Reading Guide selection) Congratulations, The...
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Get a taste of the A-list life with these 10 celebrity romancesDid you ever dream of being famous one day? When I was young I dreamed of being a country music star. (Yes, really!) Perhaps that’s part...
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Habits of a happy readerLongtime listener Annie McCloskey feels pretty happy with her reading life, and today she joins me on the show to talk about some of the fun and...
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Explore floral cover design with these 10 novelsI know they say don’t judge a book by its cover, but I have no qualms about browsing bookstore shelves (or blog posts) to see what catches...
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Audiobooks for the longest flight of your lifeToday I’m chatting with Nadia Sussman, who joins us from New Zealand—but not for long! Nadia has a big move on the horizon: this...
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On Parisian café culture and the joys of being a regularHave I mentioned I went to Paris recently? I kid, I kid: if you hang out around here at all, I hope you’re not completely sick of me...
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An ode to an unattractive $9 piece of plastic that brings me oodles of quotidian joySeveral months ago I was talking to a team member here at MMD, who was telling me about something she loves. Like, LOVES loves. She went into...
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Anne and Will’s European reading adventuresReaders, we just returned from an incredible family vacation in Europe, and of course we have to tell you all about the books and bookstores we...
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Cool down this summer with these novels set in cold placesAround here we are big fans of seasonal reading. (You know we love a good beach read around here, or a summery summer read! ) I typically...
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Books that take you off the beaten pathToday’s guest was an early reader who often borrowed from his older brother’s assigned reading list. This early exposure to the classics...
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20 heart-pounding heist novelsWhat comes to mind when you hear the word “heist”? Perhaps a scene from Ocean’s Eleven , The Thomas Crown Affair , or...
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Books that feel like a vacation for your brainReaders, so many of us feel that tension between “serious” literature and frothy, fun reads. Today, we’re revisiting a...
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20 epistolary novels that will sweep you awayWhen I open the pages of an epistolary novel, I feel as though I’m being let in on a good secret. It’s like getting to read over the...
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Your ticket to unexplored genresCaitlin Moran lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys reading along with her book club and finding new titles at her favorite indie...
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A little interaction goes a long way.A couple of weeks ago, my family went to the beach for vacation … Funny thing, that’s how I started a blog post that ran almost...
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15 standout backlist summer novels perfect for seasonal listeningI’m a big fan of seasonal reading, often opting to deliberately read books during the season in which they are set. When you tailor your...
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A summer of European readingCorin Cook considers herself as an extreme seasonal reader. She’s always on the hunt for atmospheric titles that help her embrace the...
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Things I’ll wear 1000x this summerWhen it comes to getting dressed everyday, I am a creature of habit. And I like it that way! While some might get bored looking at the same...
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Reading for pleasure, not productivityReaders, if you’ve ever felt torn between reading for fun and reading for personal growth, you’re not alone. Today’s...
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Unputdownable: MORE books I read in 24 hours or lessAll hail the page turner! I appreciate an unputdownable book now more than ever after the last few years we’ve had, the sort it feels you...
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Juicy, big-hearted family novelsReaders, we have a fun episode in store for you today, and one I’ve been personally anticipating for a long time! This week Shiner...
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Making It YoursMy family is just back from a week at the beach. After a whirlwind spring, we took off on my youngest child’s last day of school for a...
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How your favorite books become shows and moviesReaders, today’s guest reads YA books (often well ahead of their publishing date) to decide which ones will translate beautifully to...
