The Read Moore Podcast

1.8 When Women Were Dragons (a short book review)

What happens when hundreds of thousands of American women spontaneously transform into fire-breathing dragons? You need to read When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill to find out! But before you do, listen to this quick, spoiler-free book review. In this short and sweet episode of The Read Moore Podcast, Emily flies solo to give you her reaction to and glowing review of this powerful book. Enjoy!

1.7 Books You Read in High School that You Should Reread as an Adult

Ah, the high school reading list. It contained some books you loved, and some books you hated. But even if you already read a book back in your tender years, it's worth going back and giving it another go. In this episode, we talk about why rereading books as an adult is crucial, and suggest 6 reading list novels that are worth a reread today. Let us know if you want us to discuss any other high school reading list novels that deserve another visit! What book influenced you in high school?

1.6 How to ACTUALLY Read More in 2024

Want to read more books in 2024? Well, this episode is...not exactly about that! Instead, we discuss how to actually read more deeply, more thoughtfully, more consistently, and how to build a lasting reading practice in the upcoming year. Books are a journey, and the journey matters WAY more than the destination (or an arbitrary book count goal). This episode includes nine tips for how to read more and get more out of reading without necessarily just woofing down more and more titles. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

1.5 The Power of the Public Library

In this special episode of the Read Moore Podcast we have a chat with Polly Edwards - a former child clinical psychologist and librarian (and great friend!) - about the power of the public library. We discuss why libraries are a cornerstone of our society, how libraries play an important role in the lives of both children and adults, and different ways you can engage with your public library right now (it's so much more than just checking out a book!). Enjoy!

1.4 The Lovely Ladies of Sci-Fi & Fantasy

When we think of science fiction and fantasy books, J. R. R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, and other male authors often come to mind. In this episode we discuss the foundational and modern female authors that have and are creating incredible stories in these genres.