Sure, you have important things to do. But it takes just a 10 minutes or so to learn about two upcoming book releases and something fascinating about the world.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to visit your local library and your independent bookstore to lose some time yourself!
In this episode, we get excited about two books: Cold People by Tom Rob Smith and Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner. Then Mel shares the delicious history of Berlins currywurst.
In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict and Creative ACT: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Then Dave talks about the Bad High School Analogies meme and The Washington Post column Style Invitational.
In this episode, we get excited about two books: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey and How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. Then Dave explains why the Tollywood movie RRR is the best action-adventure movie since Raiders of the Lost Ark.
In this episode, we get excited about two books: City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita and Endurance: 100 Tales of Survival, Adventure and Exploration by Levison Wood. Then Mel talks about why Realm is her favorite new place to find awesome fiction podcasts.
In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Then Dave explains why _The Extraordinary Attorney Woo_ is must-see TV.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Snow Ball by Brigid Brophy and Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson. Then Mel and Dave share poems to usher in the new year.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Family Game by Catherine Steadman and The Explorers Library: Books That Inspire Wonder by Atlas Obscura. Then Mel discusses The Big Read book club led by writer Jeremy Anderberg.
In this episode, we get excited about three books: The Christmas Party by Georgette Heyer, The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict, and The Writers Journey by Travis Elborough. Then Dave shares a fantastic resource for finding the best books of the year.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip Margolin and Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius by Nick Hornby. Then Mel makes her case that Betty Crockers Cooky Book is the best cookie cookbook on the planet.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Secret History of Christmas by Bill Bryson and Wayward: A Novel (Wanderers Book 2) by Chuck Wendig. Then Mel takes us to the Germany of the Brothers Grimm.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: Galatea by Madeline Miller and Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami. Then Dave recommends three fun boardgames for the holiday season — or anytime.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Cloisters by Katy Hays and The Best American Short Stories 2022 by Andrew Sean Greer & Heidi Pitlor. Then Mel recommends a new bookish advice column.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne and Last Call at the Hotel Imperial by Deborah Cohen. Then Mel explains why she thinks youll enjoy the newsletter devoted to all things Inspector Gamache.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: Revenge of the Librarians by Tom Gauld and The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy by Moiya McTier. Then Dave talks about a website that provides emotional spoilers for movies and TV.
In this episode, we get excited about two new books: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn and The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken. Then Mel shares her enthusiasm for cookies made by cloistered nuns in Spain.
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