Hey there, book lovers! Allison here. In this episode, Alice and I are diving into our favorite topic—books! We chat about the joy of reading during the day (because who doesn’t love a good book on a rainy Sunday?), and how audiobooks have become our multitasking best friends. We also reminisce about those comforting childhood series that inspire a lovely sense of nostalgia.
We ponder the role of poetry in writing prose and how careful word choice adds texture to storytelling. Whether it’s the art of crafting a screenplay or getting lost in a literary series, there’s something truly special about the way words can transport us to new worlds. Join us as we balance the heavy and the light, and celebrate the power of storytelling.
We’d love to hear what you’re reading, so drop us a line and share your latest reads! Do you have a topic you’d like us to discuss in a future episode? Send us an email or voice note at nowthatwethinkaboutit@gmail.com
xo Alice & Allie
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Here’s a list of the books mentioned in the episode (with links to our Bookshop store):
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin
True Blood by Charlaine Harris
Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Golden State by Michelle Richmond
Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop
Gilmore Girls at Home in Stars Hollow by Micol Ostow and Cecilia Messina
A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion
Bread of Angels by Patti Smith
Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller
Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Roberts Giuffre
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams
Adult Braces by Lindy West (Pre-order)
The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West
Shit, Actually by Lindy West
Shrill by Lindy West
Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell (Pre-order)
A Book of Luminous Things edited by Czeslaw Milosz
