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Read it Forward

Summary: Welcome to the Read it Forward Podcast, hosted by Senior Editor Abbe Wright. Every week, she sits down with authors to hear about their latest book, their writing process, and the books on their TBR pile. Abbe also shares what she's reading and serves up book recommendations that are sure to please. Listen along when you’re on the hunt for your next great read. It's Abbe's mission to comb her shelves to bring you the absolute best books out there.

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Podcasts:

 Episode 23 - Marco Borges and White Teeth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:13

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Marco Borges, author of The Greenprint, to hear about how to help your body and the planet, and what it's like to work with Beyoncé. Then, Amy, Abbe, Emma discuss books that remind them of Zadie Smith's White Teeth. Finally, our Book Doctor Stella delivers this week's litscriptions, offering up books to match every mood.

 Episode 22 - Ben Macintyre and Annalena McAfee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:55

Talking spies with author Ben Macintyre and Scottish isles with Annalena McAfee, as well as guessing celebrity audiobook narrators.

 Episode 21 - Transparent Creator Jill Soloway and Becoming by Michelle Obama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:21

In this episode, Emma, Amy, and Abbe chat about the books they're reading right now. Abbe speaks with Transparent creator and author Jill Soloway to talk about their memoir, She Wants It. Finally, the co-hosts discuss Michelle Obama's best-selling memoir Becoming.

 Episode 20 - Meg Tilly and Books like Station Eleven | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:26

In this episode, Abbe sits down with actress and author Meg Tilly to talk about her debut romantic thriller, Solace Island. Next, Abbe, Emma, and Amy talk books that remind them of Emily St. John Mandel's novel Station Eleven. Finally, the co-hosts discuss books that center on wacky families.

 Episode 19 - Blair Imani and Books like The Handmaid's Tale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:55

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Modern HERstory author and activist Blair Imani. Next, the Read it Forward editors come up with read-alikes for The Handmaid's Tale and also proffer books that feel like their favorite holiday movies.

 Episode 18 - Interview with Forever35 podcast hosts Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:51

Emma and Abbe chat with Forever35 podcast hosts, Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer, about books, authors, skincare, and self-care.

 Episode 17 - Glory Edim and Atomic Habits | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:48

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Well-Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim to discuss diverse books and authors. Then, Atomic Habits author James Clear stops into the studio to talk about how his book can teach us to change our lives, one tiny change at a time. Finally, our Book Doctor Stella delivers this week's litscriptions, offering up books to match every mood.

 Episode 16 - Maeve Higgins and In The Woods Book Club | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:38

In this episode, Abbe sits down with Bibliophile author Jane Mount to talk about how her love of books has inspired her art. Next, Abbe and Emma are joined in the studio by Amy and special guest Emily Hughes for their own mini book club for Tana French's In The Woods. Finally, Emma and Abbe chat with author and comedian Maeve Higgins about her debut essay collection, Maeve in America.

 Episode 15 - Books to Match Every Mood and Wild Read-Alikes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:01

On this week's episode, our book doctor Stella stops by to recommend books for every mood, then Abbe, Emma, and Amy chat about the best books to read if you love Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Finally, Emma and Abbe try to guess the identity of celebrity audiobook narrators.

 Episode 14 - Vanessa Hua and The Great Believers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:41

In this episode, Abbe interviews Vanessa Hua, author of A River of Stars, Emma and Abbe gab about the books they've enjoyed recently, and Abbe sits down in the studio to talk to Young Benjamin Franklin author, Nick Bunker about a book he thinks you've gotta read.

 Episode 13 - Chelsea Clinton and Spooky Books | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:25:52

In the first episode of Season 2, Abbe, Amy, and Emma are recommending the spookiest reads they can handle! Next, they get the opportunity to sit down with Chelsea Clinton and talk about her inspiring new book for kids, Start Now! Finally, book doctor Stella joins them in the studio to recommend books to suit every mood!

 Episode 12 - Interview with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:33

In this bonus episode of the Read it Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma ask new co-host Amy Brinker to sit down with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation.

 Episode 11 - Interview with Tommy Orange, author of There There | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:12:55

In this bonus episode of the Read it Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma ask new co-host Amy Brinker to sit down with Tommy Orange, author of There There.

 Episode 10 - The Immortalists and Litscription | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:01

In this episode, Abbe and Emma share the books they're reading with one another. Then, they ask friend and host of the podcast Beaks & Geeks, Amy Brinker, into the studio for a Book Club for Three, and chat about The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Book Doctor Stella stops by and diagnoses readers, giving three books to read to heal any mood. Finally, DoSomething.org editor Ben Kassoy tells us the life-changing book he thinks everyone should read.

 Episode 9 - Lance Richardson and Transportive Reads | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:48

On this week's episode, Emma quizzes Abbe on all things Danielle Steel—about how many bestsellers she's written, what authors have outsold her and her main characters and plot points. Then, they sit down with Olympic medalist and author Deena Kastor about running marathons, writing her first book, Let Your Mind Run, and what nonfiction read she can't put down. Later, Abbe and Emma list transportive reads that will take you places and finally, Abbe sits down with Lance Richardson, author of House of Nutter, to discuss the most fascinating things he learned while researching and writing.

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