
Books with Betsy is a podcast that celebrates the reading life of all readers. Each week, Betsy interviews a different person about their reading life. Listen for book recommendations, reading tips, and to join in the joy that reading brings. And remember, anyone who reads is a reader.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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On this episode, Nicole from Off Color Book Club joins me to discuss the most recent Off Color Book Club book, A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan.
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On this episode, Molly Page, @mollypg on instagram, talks about her project visiting all of the branches of the Chicago Public Library, how her writing is how she first fell in love with words, and how adaptations drive most of her reading decisions.... more
On this episode, Brady Parkin, @booksbybrady on Instagram, is a bookseller who enjoys reading broadly but focuses on literary fiction. We talk about the seemingly magical access he has as a bookseller, how awards lists impact reading, and he gives a ... more
On this episode, Lydia Plahn, a journalism student in Chicago, who talks about how she incorporates reading into her life as a student, how being a younger sister prompted her to read more as a child, and how important used bookstores are to her. We ... more
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Love listening to your show and always learning about new books ❤️
I just listened to your Melissa Julwan episode. Yay! I am so glad to have found you.
The concept is so simple: ask avid readers how and what they like to read. And I’m loving it! In the several episodes I’ve listened to so far, I’ve found something to ponder and something in common with each of the readers, leaving me feeling connected to the reading community. Keep up the great work, Betsy!
Really loving this pod. The host is incredibly well read and always has such a great rapport with guests. Highly recommended!
I found this podcast by searching author Ann B Ross of the Miss Julia series. I started out with an audiobook purchased for $1 at my local library. I have since read about 1/2 the series as I need audio or large print books. It was fun listening to the guest describe her experience with the series and especially listing favorite recommendations. I don’t belong to a book club but this podcast gave me the feeling of being a podcast book club member!! Thank you!!
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This show centers on the reading life of a broad community of readers, featuring candid conversations with guests about their personal reading habits, book recommendations, and ways to fit reading into everyday life. Episodes cover a wide range of genres and formats—from literary fiction and graphic novels to YA and nonfiction—while highlighting libraries, book clubs, and community events. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on sharing accessible, practical reading tips and celebrating diverse voices, with a friendly, club-like vibe that makes listeners feel part of a larger reading community.
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Books with Betsy launched 2 years ago and published 111 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Books with Betsy include:
1. Brady Parkin
2. Lydia Plahn
3. Maggie Brennan
4. Sam Luxinger
5. Sirenna Blas
6. Vanessa Diaz
7. Jeff Jones
8. Ben Ustig
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