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A Well Read LifeHans Christian Anderson's The NightingaleIt's been a while since I've featured a fairy tale on the podcast, but I've wanted to do another series on them for some time. Recently, I've enjoyed re-immersing myself in the world of fairy stories, and I hope you'll join me on this adventure. Today, I'm starting with Hans Christian Anderson's beautiful fairy tale, The Nightingale.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Anderson (affiliate link)
Tending the Heart of Virtue
On Stories
On Fairy-stories
2024-02-2825 minA Well Read LifeThe Lion, the Witch, and the WardrobeThe Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe have captured the hearts and imaginations of countless children (and adults). Most recently, Lewis's magical story has enthralled my daughter. Because of her love of the story, I re-read the beautiful classic and share it with you today.
2024-02-0615 minA Well Read LifeOde to a Used BookWelcome back! It's been far too long since my last podcast. I'm so happy to be back with you in the new year. Today, I'm sharing a letter that my mom wrote years ago. A letter I've affectionately named Ode to a Used Book. Enjoy!
2024-01-2312 minA Well Read LifeSister of the AngelsI'm starting the Advent season with a lovely book by Elizabeth Goudge, Sister of the Angels. It is a book that will delight and enchant you. And one which will cause you to contemplate this season of waiting more profoundly.
Sister of the Angels- Girls Gone by Publishers
2023-12-0516 minA Well Read LifeHeidiI am back after an unintended multi-month break. (Thank you for your patience in my absence.) Today, I'm sharing the children's classic Heidi by Johanna Spyri. It's a dear book. If you haven't read it, I hope you will soon.
2023-11-2131 minA Well Read LifeCold Sassy Tree with Whitney BoroskiToday, I'm welcoming back the wonderful Whitney Boroski to the podcast. Whitney joins me to discuss the Olive Ann Burns southern classic novel, Cold Sassy Tree. You won't want to miss the fun we have sharing this book!
2023-08-2254 minA Well Read LifeBehind the Scenes with a Bookseller: Interview with Mae SullensToday, Mae Sullens joins me on the podcast. Mae is a bookseller at The Story Shop, a wonderful children's bookstore. In today's episode, Mae shares the joys of working at an independent bookstore and her favorite classic literature. It was a delightful conversation, and I can't wait for you to join in.
2023-08-0857 minA Well Read LifeReading Aloud with Danny Delgado Pt.IIToday, I'm sharing the second part of my interview with Danny Delgado of Stick Man Reads. Danny and I discuss family book clubs and book recommendations for boys. It was such a fun conversation, and I can't wait to share it with you.
Danny's Website
Danny's YouTube
Help the Fellas Out
2023-07-2542 minA Well Read LifeReading Aloud with Danny Delgado Part IToday I have Danny Delgado on the podcast. Danny is a self-described reading hypeman, and when you listen today, you will understand why. Danny's passion for reading and reading aloud is unparalleled, and we had so much fun talking all things books.
Danny's website
Danny's Youtube
Help the Fellas Out Article
Tips on How to Select Books to Read to Kids Article
2023-07-1155 minA Well Read LifeThe Story of the Von Trapp Family SingersYou may be familiar with the story of the Von Trapp family from the 1960s musical The Sound of Music. Today I'm sharing about the book that inspired the movie, The Story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. It is a story of sacrifice, love, and beautiful music. I adore this book. I hope you will join me in reading it.
2023-06-2017 minA Well Read LifeAnne of Green Gables with Olga Pyshnyak-LawrenceToday I'm joined by my dear friend and kindred spirit, Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence. Recently, I invited Olga to the podcast to talk about the first two books in the Anne of Green Gables series. We're both huge fans of the series and had so much fun revisiting the books together.
Olga's Etsy Shop
Olga's Blog
Olga's Books:
Out of the Wilderness: My Journey to the Land Called Heaven
An Everyday Mama Finds a Passionate Life
Living an Empowered Life Personally and Professionally
2023-06-0650 minA Well Read LifeJane Eyre With Kristyn BoyettToday my dear friend Kristyn Boyett joins me to discuss Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte's classic gothic novel. Kristyn loves the story of Jane Eyre (she reads it every year), and she has such beautiful insight into the story and characters. We discuss ways Jane's character and virtue can inspire us, our like (or dislike) of Mr. Rochester, and the infamous plot twist. It was a delightful conversation that gave me new respect for the novel. I can't wait for you to listen in!
2023-05-2351 minA Well Read LifeMotherhood and Reading With Rachel AtkinsonI am thrilled to welcome Rachel Atkinson back to the podcast. Today we're talking all things motherhood and reading. We talk about prioritizing what to read, the power of a good book club, and the bonding power of good books. We also share a few of our favorite books for fun. It was a delight, as always, to have Rachel join me, and I can't wait for you to listen.
2023-05-0951 minA Well Read LifeSon of Dust Pt.IIForbidden love. Family honor. Devotion to God. Temptation of the flesh. All are themes in H.F.M. Prescott's medieval epic, The Son of Dust. Join me today for the second conversation of this classic novel rife with the foibles of human nature.
2023-04-2520 minA Well Read LifeSon of Dust Pt.IForbidden love. Family honor. Devotion to God. Temptation of the flesh. All are themes in H.F.M. Prescott's medieval epic, The Son of Dust. Join me today for an introduction to this classic novel rife with the foibles of human nature.
2023-04-1116 minA Well Read LifeFar From the Madding Crowd Pt.2: An Interview wirh Julia SeymourToday my friend Julia Seymour joins me to continue the conversation on Far From the Madding Crowd. We discuss how our love of the story has grown with each reading, our mutual love of Gabriel Oak, and our newfound respect for Thomas Hardy's writing. My conversation with Julia was an absolute delight, and I can't wait to share it with you!
Bookshop.org affiliate link to books mentioned in the episode:
Far From the Madding Crowd
Vanity Fair
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denosivich
Pan T...2023-03-2851 minA Well Read LifeFar From the Madding Crowd Pt. 1I've recently re-read one of my favorite books of the last twenty years, Far From the Madding Crowd. I have to admit that I started reading it with some trepidation. Would I love it as much this time as the last? I am happy to report that I loved it as much, if not more, on this reading. Join me as I introduce part one of this sweeping, tragic romantic classic.
Bookshop.org affiliate link to today's book:
Far From the Madding Crowd
2023-03-1421 minA Well Read LifeThe Dean’s Watch with Whitney BoroskiIf you've listened to the podcast for a while, you know that Elizabeth Goudge is one of my favorite writers. Her writing is so peaceful and calming. So, you may not be surprised that I'm featuring one of her books again on the podcast. Today I have my friend Whitney Boroski on the podcast to talk about The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge. Whitney has some beautiful insight into this rich story, and I can't wait for you to join us in our conversation.
Affiliate link to The Dean's Watch on Bookshop.org:
T...2023-02-2849 minA Well Read LifeFive for Sorrow, Ten for JoyToday I'm sharing another favorite read from 2022, Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy by Rumer Godden. Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy is the story of Lise Fanshawe, a former prostitute, Madame, and murderer. Lise enters the religious life of the Sisters of Bethany after being released from prison. Her life is a beautiful story of salvation and redemption.
Bookshop.org affiliate link:
Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy
2023-02-1426 minA Well Read LifeThe Devil’s AdvocateOne of my favorite books that I read this past year was The Devil’s Advocate by Morris West. The Devil’s Advocate is the story of a dying priest sent to a rural Italian village to investigate a man for possible martyrdom and sainthood. What follows is a novel rife with mystery, intrigue, and the depths of human nature.
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The Devil's Advocate
2023-01-3117 minA Well Read LifeA City Of BellsToday I’m sharing A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge. Set in the fictional cathedral town of Torminster. It is the story of Jocelyn Irvin, his family, friends, neighbors, and their life in this quaint English village. When you read it, prepare for cozy bookshop scenes and a meditative look at one’s vocation in life.
Elizabeth Goudge is one of my favorite writers. (I have covered two of her books in previous episodes—-and I’m planning many more in the future.) She filled her works with hope and goodness that too often is missing from our conte...2023-01-1717 minA Well Read LifeFall Reading RecapToday I'm giving a behind-the-scenes peek at the books I read this fall. These are books I haven't shared on the podcast yet, but a couple of them that I will share soon in full-length episodes. This season included some of my favorite books of the year, and I can't wait to share more about them in the new year!
Books mentioned in today's episode:
The Mousewife
The Kitchen Madonna
Affiliate links to Bookshop.org:
Five for Sorrow, Ten for Joy
Mouse House
The Great...2022-12-0115 minA Well Read LifeNever Let Me Go with Karen SchwindMy friend Karen Schwind joins me on the podcast to talk about Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go. We both enjoyed this haunting novel immensely, and there was much to discuss with this short but rich book. I hope our conversation will inspire you to read the book, too.
Bookshop.org affiliate links to books mentioned in the episode:
Never Let Me Go
The Remains of the Day
A Gentleman in Moscow
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denosivich
August 1914
The Ambassadors
...2022-11-151h 05A Well Read LifeOut of the Wilderness with Olga Pyshnyak-LawrenceToday I'm thrilled to have my friend Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence on the podcast to talk about her book Out of the Wilderness: My Journey to the Land Called Heaven.
Out of the Wilderness: My Journey to the Land Called Heaven
An Everday Mama Finds a Passionate Life
Living an Empowered Life Personally and Professionally
Olga's Etsy Shop
Olga's Blog
2022-11-011h 01A Well Read LifeBoy by Roald DahlI'm wrapping up my series on Reading Like Kathleen Kelly today with Roald Dahl's memoir Boy. It is one of my all-time favorite books, and I can't wait to share it with you.
Roald Dahl Museum
Krokan Ice Cream Recipe
Affiliate links to books mentioned in the episode:
Boy
Going Solo
The Witches
Danny the Champion of the World
2022-10-1820 minA Well Read LifeThe Shoes BooksIt's time for the next installment in The Reading Like Kathleen Kelly series. Today I'm sharing about Ballet Shoes and Theater Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. Two delightful books from the Shoes Books canon, famously mentioned in You've Got Mail. They are the perfect books to cozy up with this season. Enjoy!
Affiliate links to Bookshop.org:
Ballet Shoes
Theater Shoes
Dancing Shoes
Skating Shoes
2022-10-0419 minA Well Read LifeThe Star That Always Stays with Anna Rose JohnsonIt was a delight to chat with Anna Rose Johnson about her new middle-grade novel, The Star That Always Stays. I read this book at the beginning of the summer, and it has remained a favorite read of the season. We talk about Anna Rose's inspiration for the book, a bit of the behind-the-scenes process, and many book recommendations. If you're a fan of Maude Hart Lovelace's writing, you will want to get your hands on a copy of The Star That Always Stays.
Anna Rose Johnson's website
The Star That Always Stays
B...2022-09-1351 minA Well Read LifeThe Betsy-Tacy BooksToday we continue the series on Reading Like Kathleen Kelly. Up first, I'm featuring Maude Hart Lovelace's delightful series, The Betsy-Tacy books. It was my first time reading the semi-autobiographical stories of the world of Deep Valley and these dear best friends, and I hope you will be as enchanted by them as I was.
Affiliate link to the first four books on Bookshop.org:
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury
2022-08-3027 minA Well Read LifeReading Like Kathleen KellyWe start a new series on the podcast today---Reading Like Kathleen Kelly. Think favorite girlhood classics inspired by You've Got Mail and its iconic character bookseller extraordinaire, Kathleen Kelly. Throughout the series, I'll search for the elusive qualities that make up good children's literature, share why they should be read by all ages, and share a couple of debut writers. I hope you'll join me on a topic dear to my heart.
2022-08-1613 minA Well Read LifeMotherhood and Reading with Katie MarquetteToday I am thrilled to welcome Katie Marquette of the Born of Wonder podcast to the show. Katie is a delight to talk to, and I had the best time chatting about motherhood and reading. We share some of our favorite books, shifting perspectives on re-reads, and books we can't wait to share with our daughters. I hope you enjoy our conversation too!
Born of Wonder
The Genesis of Gender
Bookshop.org affiliate link to books mentioned in the episode:
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury
The Screwtape Letters
In...2022-08-021h 08A Well Read LifeThe Yearling Part IIIt's the last episode in The Yearling series today. I hope you have enjoyed your reading journey with this well-loved classic.
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The Yearling
2022-07-2120 minA Well Read LifeThe Yearling Part 1How can The Yearling inspire us to long for the new heavens and earth? Find out in today's episode.
Affiliate link to Bookshop.org:
The Yearling
Cross Creek
2022-07-0528 minA Well Read LifeThe Yearling: An IntroductionI'm back after my months-long hiatus. Today I'm excited to share the first episode in a series about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' classic, The Yearling. It's a moving story of the year in the life of one family and their farm in rural North Florida in the 1870s. If you haven't read it yet, grab a copy, and join me in reading it this July.
Affiliate link to Bookshop.org:
The Yearling
The Life She Wished to Live
2022-06-2113 min
C-Sweet Talks22 - The Biggest Growth Opportunity In Sports Is Women with Fielding Jamieson Fielding Jamieson is the Senior Strategy Director at R/GA Ventures and the Managing Director of Global Sports Venture Studio (GSVS), a platform shaping the future of the fan and athlete experience through collaborative innovation between the world's leading sports organizations and startups.Formerly the Director of Business Partnerships for LIFT Labs at Comcast NBCUniversal, Fielding brings her expertise in launching and growing innovation groups within large organizations to GSVS’ roster of partners including Angel City FC (Angel City Football Club is a National Women's Soccer League expansion team), DICK’S Sporting Goods, Fox Sports, the L.A. Dod...2022-05-2032 min