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This little interlude is a brief “hello!” to let you all know I’m here and thinking of you and still experiencing technical difficulties. I’ll hopefully be back with a full episode next week!…currently reading…What Alice Forgot, by Liane Moriar
It took me a minute, but I had to realize that my kids weren’t going to automatically love books I chose for them just because I, also, love to read. I share about some of that journey, my method for both getting my kids to read what they want
Today’s episode is an amazing story of young Jewish writers and how their work (and much more) was saved during WWII, plus a book recommendation about some very special giraffes. My brain has been so full of these good stories lately; enjoy!…re
This episode is a slight interruption to the regular format so I can share 3 “superlative” reads from August 2022. Since I can’t totally leave you without a story, though, I’m also sharing about a special retreat I took around my birthday weeke
Today I’m sharing an author’s story that captured my attention when I was searching for bookish quotes…I hope the life story of The Neverending Story’s Michael Ende is just as fascinating for you as it was for me. My recommendation this week ta
Back when I was first learning to run (for real), I listened to my first audiobook. It forever linked running, reading, and Kipling in my head…and to my Bookstagram. I’ve also got a 5 star recommendation from the books I’ve read this year so fa
Welcome to a season 3 preview of Westmoreland Reads! Today I (Heidi) am sharing one of my personal favorite bookish stories from my own middle school reading and travel experiences, as well as giving you a little sneak peek into what’s coming u
Our third mini bonus episode is the finale of Season 2! Lisse talks about a few books she's read recently and we have a little piece of news about the podcast, so listen to the end!Books Lisse MentionsSpinning Silver by Naomi NovikUntamed by Gl
In this second special bonus episode, Lisse talks about a couple of her favorite books and her thoughts on recent movie adaptations. Books Lisse MentionsDune, by Frank HerbertRebecca, by Daphne DuMaurierTo talk books (or other things), here’s h
Season 2, Bonus Episode 1: Lisse’s Favorite Board GamesAfter a year-long break, we are back to bring closure and wrap up season 2 of the podcast. In this episode Lisse talks about three of her favorite board games and sets the stage for 2 more
In this episode, Heidi has a couple stories about great vacation read-alouds and a few classic books to bring along on your next vacation...just in case you find yourself rained out or with some very bookish people. Enjoy!Books We MentionFind a
Welcome to the first installment of a seasonal series: the Summer Reading Club! Four #bookstagram friends join forces to talk about books they enjoy and recommend to other readers. Enjoy this episode getting to know Susy, Susan, and Melissa and
Today’s episode is titled after the random variety of books Heidi read in the month of June. Ten titles ranging from sci fi to graphic novels to British literature, all here and summarized for you in hopes that you find a couple of good books t
On today’s episode, Heidi interviews her bookstagram friend and author Katie Proctor about her new book, Hand in Hand. They cover the book and how it both tells a story and teaches middle grade readers a beginning lesson on civil rights, as wel
In today’s episode...Lisse’s back! Hooray! Big hugs and all the love as Lisse shares a little bit about her absence from the podcast and how she’s doing now. After catching up a bit, we had a good time talking about books we’re excited to read
On today’s episode, Heidi chats with her Bookstagram friend, Alyssa Kleczynski, about foster care. Alyssa’s family motto is “know better, do better”, and this episode is an effort to do better as Alyssa brings three categories of books about fo
Surprise! It’s Wednesday (not Friday) and Heidi is on to let you all know that life “happened” this week with sickness and crazy schedules and the podcast is taking a short “recovery” break. Just in case you need a book-fix, though, we have a f
Alexander (Heidi’s husband) joins Heidi today for her reading recap from the month of May. It’s a short discussion about a lot of books...and a little bit of a window into how much fun they have talking together. The sound went a little wonky i
This episode is a little bit of a housekeeping episode while we figure out our show notes, check in with a reading update from Heidi, and listen to Lisse and Heidi ramble about everything from their teenage selves to the Enneagram and Life Lang
In this episode, Sage and Sky Giles join Heidi for a board game/book pairing session, talking about their favorite games and some books Heidi recommends to go alongside them...plus a few bonus books, since Sky just can’t help it. ;) Enjoy!Books
We are so delighted to have Mindy Brouse as a guest on today’s episode. Mindy is a host on Bookend Homeschoolers and a cohost of Currently Reading. Today we’re talking about books that are “required reading” for our kids. Get ready: your book l
Lisse is currently traveling cross-country, so Heidi takes over the podcast today with a short reading recap of all the books she read in April...from chocolate to steamy romance, it’s basically all here in these seven books!Stuff We MentionHei
We’re back for another season, and so excited to be here! In this episode we talk about how we spent the podcast-break, including a literal break on Lisse’s part, and share a few books we finished recently. The first part of the episode is our
Season 2 of the podcast is coming! and in this trailer episode we’re talking about our ideal literary lunch dates with characters from some of our favorite books...as well as Lisse’s crutches, old crushes, and what we’re currently reading. Enjo
In this first mini bonus episode, Heidi dives a little deeper into one of her favorite books, H is for Hawk, by Helen Macdonald, and her own experience with grief after losing loved ones. Thanks for listening!Books MentionedVesper Flights, by H
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