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The SSR Podcast

Alli Hoff Kosik

Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read ... more

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Grab your denim bucket hats, butterfly hair clips, and overalls, listeners, because we're going to the land of the Olsen twins! Episode 311 unpacks all things Mary-Kate and Ashley, with a special emphasis on their multiple book series and one of thei... more

It's the first SSR: WTF (WriTing Friends) episode of 2025, and it's only fitting that Alli and Abby kick off the new year with a discussion about routines, processes, practices, and how they're rethinking all of those things at the moment. They discu... more

At last, the Hardy Boys get an episode all their own! Episode 309 takes a deep dive into the first book in the series—The Tower Treasure—as well as the bestselling franchise as a whole... and the conversation is juicy! Launched in the 1920s, the Hard... more

Many requests later, SSR has finally answered the call to cover The Hundred Dresses. Written by Eleanor Estes, published in 1944, and granted a Newbery Honor in 1945, this beautiful little book tackles the well-trod bullying narrative with a uniquely... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • Great Books, Great Discussions, Great Community!

    Revisiting anything tied to nostalgia is always an interesting undertaking, but books especially because so many of us have such treasured (and sometimes complicated) memories of the words we read as children. Alli does a fantastic job at balancing both the nostalgia and relevance of beloved books with great discussions with great guests! The Patreon community has also been a wonderful and welcoming place to connect with others about books and beyond. It’s so great to have SSR back in the weekly... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jediane99
    United States8 months ago
  • Great bookish convos!

    This is such an interesting format to discuss books - I love the questions Alli asks about childhood favorites and new works. She doesn’t shy away from re-examining beloved books with a critical eye. And plus, the banter is so fun! What more could you ask for from a book podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G6PDorbust
    United States9 months ago
  • SSR is a delight!

    I love tuning into SSR every week. Looking back at the books that defined my childhood is illuminating and oftentimes surprising. Alli has a great selection of guests on, and I appreciate that they also share current adult books that they’re enjoying. There is also a great Patreon community that has connected bookish people around the country.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shira243
    United Statesa year ago
  • I adore the SSR Podcast!

    I adore this podcast!! As a lifelong reader and elementary school teacher, I’ve definitely found my people here. Alli is a wonderful host and the conversations she has with her guests are always informative, well-researched, enlightening and often very funny. This podcast is the perfect mix of entertaining and informative, and I always leave it feeling like I’ve had an intelligent conversation with great friends. It’s lovely to find so many people who share my interest in revisiting childhood cl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danavante
    Canada2 years ago
  • A warm hug!

    SSR is like a warm hug from your childhood! I love to see all the books I loved from my childhood covered as well as ones that are new to me. Alli is a great interviewer and her excitement for the topic of revisiting childhood literature shows through!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    caga7911
    United States2 years ago

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