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The Read Well Podcast

Eddy Hood
Philosophy
Reading
Edgewater Bookstore
Books
Plato
Literature
Reading Habits
Book Club
Reading Strategies
Dostoevsky
Journaling
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Writing
Note-Taking
Crime and Punishment
Education
Ethics
Self-Improvement
Mastery
Time Management

Welcome to The Read Well Podcast, a weekly show dedicated to building a strong reading habit, improving research strategies, and learning intellectual ideas from the books you love. Your passion may be the wisdom of Plato, how to cook a curry, or the complex ideas hidden in Dostoevsky’s fiction. Whatever you’re researching today, this show is about helping you master the topic. You’ll find practic... more

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For years, I thought education was something that happened in classrooms, universities, and formal programs. Then I realized that some of the most meaningful learning in my life happened when I took responsibility for my own education.

In this episo... more

I share the reading list for Season 4, explain why Homer’s The Odyssey remains one of the most rewarding books a reader can pick up, and explore an idea from René Descartes that has changed the way I read.

If you’ve ever wanted to become a more thou... more

Most people think becoming a better reader is about speed, memory, or reading more books. I’ve come to believe it starts somewhere much simpler: attention.

In this episode, I talk about the decision every serious reader has to make each time they op... more

I used to think reading more books was the goal. Then I encountered a moment in Plato’s Protagoras where Socrates warns that what you learn will either help or harm you—and you can’t take it back. That changed how I choose what to read. In this episo... more

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Timothy Schaffert
Author of 'The Titanic Survivors Book Club' and Chair of English and Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska and Lincoln
University of Nebraska and Lincoln
Episode: Timothy Schaffert on The Titanic Survivors Book Club | EP 122
Thatcher Wine
Author and founder of Juniper Books
Juniper Books
Episode: Design the Perfect Reading Space | EP 119
Binnie Kirshenbaum
Author of Counting Backwards and several other books
Episode: How Books Help Us Make Sense of Real Life | EP 97
Piers Torday
Children's author noted for 'The Last Wild' series.
Episode: How to Read Like a Novelist: An Interview with Best Selling Authors L.R. Lam, Andrea Stewart, and Piers Torday | EP 96
L.R. Lam
Author known for 'Dragonfall' and 'Goldilocks'.
Episode: How to Read Like a Novelist: An Interview with Best Selling Authors L.R. Lam, Andrea Stewart, and Piers Torday | EP 96
Andrea Stewart
Author of the Drowning Empire Trilogy and Gods Below Trilogy.
Episode: How to Read Like a Novelist: An Interview with Best Selling Authors L.R. Lam, Andrea Stewart, and Piers Torday | EP 96
Dr. Martin Jacobsen
Teaches linguistics and literature
West Texas A&M University
Episode: Why Flowers for Algernon Was My Favorite Book of 2024 | EP 83
Dr. Michael Huemer
A modern day philosopher and professor at University of Colorado Boulder.
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Philosopher’s Guide to Better Thinking: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Huemer | EP 79
Dr. Martin Jacobs
Professor of composition, English, linguistics
Texas A&M University
Episode: Is Reading A Book A Week a Good Idea? | EP 72

Host

Eddie Hood
Host of The Read Well Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • this is the way

    great ideas on how to get more out of what you read, esp for challenging material! i’m on ep. 41 & keep getting more useful ideas as i listen. this pod is my new audio companion on hikes w my dog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Black. Wolf
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Especially enjoying the podcasts on Emerson and his journals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SVL13
    United States3 months ago
  • So helpful!

    Looking forward to completing some more mindful reading! 📚🤔

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iRandy62
    Canada4 months ago
  • Well done!

    Really enjoying this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nopenope2.7
    United States5 months ago
  • Well done

    Love this podcast. Very informative and interesting. Love the whole mantra of Read well ! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MTNLBN
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners value the host's actionable reading tips and the clear, calm delivery.
Guests and book recommendations are generally well-received, with strong community vibes.
The show consistently emphasizes slow reading, note-taking, and applying ideas.

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Timothy Schaffert on The Titanic Survivors Book Club | EP 122
Q: If someone wanted to get started learning how to write just for fun, where's a good place to start?
I think just start writing. Sit down, don't have any expectations for yourself.
Timothy Schaffert on The Titanic Survivors Book Club | EP 122
Q: Have you ever written a book or story and been surprised by the reader's perceptions?
I'm surprised by how they read it and what did they think they were going to get from this book when they were going into it.
Timothy Schaffert on The Titanic Survivors Book Club | EP 122
Q: What's your thought about how to continue the permanence of the physical book and how to enjoy it?
It's hard to teach appreciation of something if there's not some germ of it, but my students do return to a book that they were assigned in my class.
Meet J.D. Barker: The Author Continuing Dracula’s Legacy | EP 108
Q: What would you say to someone new to your library?
Start with Fourth Monkey or my newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs.
Meet J.D. Barker: The Author Continuing Dracula’s Legacy | EP 108
Q: What do you think about AI and how that's affecting fiction going forward?
AI is not capable of creative thought yet; it can only regurgitate what it has been fed.

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What is The Read Well Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show concentrates on building a sustainable reading habit through practical strategies such as slow reading, note-taking, and applying ideas from books. Episodes frequently explore philosophy, literature, and research methods, often featuring book club discussions and behind-the-scenes processes like journaling and organizing notes for long-term recall. A standout is the consistent emphasis on actionable routines (e.g., Morning Pages, Zettelkasten-like note systems) and the host's approachable delivery, which appeals to serious readers who want depth without padding. The format blends literary analysis with self-improvement, making it useful for listeners who want to read better, remember more, and integrate insights into daily life or ... more

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2. Thatcher Wine
3. Binnie Kirshenbaum
4. Piers Torday
5. L.R. Lam
6. Andrea Stewart
7. Dr. Martin Jacobsen
8. Dr. Michael Huemer

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