
Chris and Emily discuss books and literary adventures
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 250 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||

Welcome to Episode 250! We joke that we turned “250” before “America250,” the moniker given to the United States’s anniversary celebration. The country is celebrating 250 years in 2026. This is also our last episode of 2025, and we want to thank you ... more
Welcome to Episode 249–we are now NINE! That’s right, December is our anniversary month. Episode 1 launched on December 6, 2016, and we’ve published a new episode every other Tuesday since then. Thank you so much for listening and all your encouragem... more
Welcome to Episode 248! This episode is a bit different. We have an Author Spotlight with biographer Natalie Dykstra. If you’ve been listening to the podcast since this summer, you know that we both read her fascinating biography, CHASING BEAUTY: THE... more
Chris and Emily discuss books and biblio adventures
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They discuss books I wouldn’t have known about otherwise, including classics and « backlist » titles.
My favorite podcast! Thoughtful reviews, excellent interviews, and great thoughts on the reading life.
I listen to several podcasts but this is one of only two or three that I actually look forward to. I always come away with a better appreciation of an author or a new title (or more) to check out.
Keep up the great work!
Chris and Emily are so fun, interesting and real. I love all the laughing, the intelligent conversation, book jaunt ideas and events, and the lack of pretense. I can’t believe it took me so long to discover what has become my favorite podcast!
I absolutely love this show! Every episode is engaging and fun, and I always walk away with a longer reading list than I came with. Don't miss it!
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An engaging exploration of the literary world, featuring discussions on a wide variety of books and the unique adventures of its hosts. Topics include personal reading experiences, author interviews, and insightful reflections on literary themes and genres, including ghost stories and historical biographies. The hosts also incorporate personal anecdotes that resonate with their audience, inviting listeners to share in their literary journeys while encouraging book recommendations. Listeners can expect light-hearted banter alongside more profound literary conversations, making it suitable for both casual and devoted readers alike.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Natalie Dykstra
2. Clare Beams
3. Elissa Altman
4. Matthew Goodman
5. Eowyn Ivey
6. Ruth Franklin
7. Megan Marshall
8. Dr. Pamela D. Toler
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