Welcome to our very first Book-Ish Segment! Anne and Sarabeth—lifelong readers and narrative nerds—have been itching to dedicate an episode to the joy, function, and nuances of reading. In this conversation, we dive into our personal relationships with books: what we read, how we read, and how those habits have shifted over time. Of course, sitting in our life experiences as moms we also touch on fostering a love of reading with kiddos, and SB lends her professional experience on helping make that happen.
From audiobooks to graphic novels, ratty paperbacks to digital downloads, we celebrate the many valid ways to consume stories. There’s no one “right” way to be a reader—and no genre or format too niche to count.
We also explore how neurodivergence, particularly ADHD, can complicate traditional reading habits. Producer Tim, Sarabeth, and Anne share personal reflections and practical strategies—like reading while listening—to make books more accessible and enjoyable.
We talk:
And of course, we tackle the ultimate reader’s debate:
Do you finish every book you start, or are you at peace with abandoning a story mid-read?
Whether you’re a passionate page-turner or a recovering perfectionist learning to read for pleasure again—this episode is for you.
Links
Reading Theory:
Windows Mirrors and Sliding Glass Doors Ted Talk by
Books as windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors
Fostering love of reading in children/kid choice
Books and Authors we discuss (buckle up, it’s a doozy of a list!)
Reading Resources
Recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media.
Theme Music by Doug Davis.
