Podcast: Reading Women

Reading Women releases new episodes every Wednesday. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with women writers whose work we’ve loved.

Ep. 70 | The Night Diary and The Far Field

To close out our theme about the Partition of India, Kendra and Sumaiyya chat about this month’s discussion picks. You can find the complete show notes and the transcript for this episode over on our website. Books MentionedThe Night Diary by Veera HiranandaniThe Far Field by Madhuri Vijay CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@readingwomenpodcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA Reading…

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Interview with Oyinkan Braithwaite

Autumn and Kendra talk with Oyinkan Braithwaite about her new book My Sister, the Serial Killer, which is out now from Doubleday. You can find a complete set of show notes and a transcript of this episode over on our website. Books MentionedMy Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Oyinkan RecommendsCirce by Madeline MillerMilkman by Anna…

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Ep. 69 | The Partition of India

For July, Kendra and Sumaiyya talk about about this month’s theme, the partition of India. You can find the complete show notes, including a PDF of the transcript, over on our website. A special thank you to Care/of for sponsoring this episode of Reading Women. For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com…

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Ep. 68.5 | Most Anticipated Reads of 2019 Pt.2

Kendra and Autumn, with special guest Lupita of @Lupita.Reads, talk about their most anticipated reads for the second half of 2019! Books MentionedThe Book of X by Sarah Rose Etter (Two Dollar Radio, July 16th)I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying by Bassey Ikpi (Harper Perennial, Aug 20th)Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis (Knopf, Sept 3rd)The Not Wives by…

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Interview with Catherine Chung

Autumn and Kendra talk with Catherine Chung about her new book The Tenth Muse, which is out now from Ecco. You can find the full show notes, including a PDF of the transcript, over on our website. In honor of #ReadingWomenMonth, we’re launching our first-ever merch campaign! Show your support for women’s voices with this…

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Ep. 68 | Where the Line Bleeds and Heartland

For our month on working class stories, Kendra, Autumn, and Jaclyn discuss Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward and Heartland by Sarah Smarsh. You can find the full show notes and a complete transcript for this episode over on our website. In honor of #ReadingWomenMonth, we’re launching our first-ever merch campaign! Show your support…

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Interview with Namwali Serpell

Autumn and Kendra talk with Namwali Serpell about her new book The Old Drift, which is out now from Hogarth Books. Find the show notes of this episode, including a transcript, on our website. Thank you to our sponsor HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/readingwomen80 and enter readingwomen80. In…

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Ep. 67 | Working Class Stories

For June, Kendra, Autumn, and Jaclyn discuss books that feature working class stories. You can find the full version of the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript, on website. Things MentionedThe Stella PrizeReading Women Month!Jaclyn’s BookTube ChannelInterview with Elizabeth CatteWest Virginia University Press Books MentionedAppalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy edited…

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Ep. 66.5 | Celebrate with Reading Wo(Men)!

Autumn and Kendra announce Reading Women Month and chat with Samuel Winchester and Josh Privett about what it’s been like working on the podcast these past three years. Find the full version of the show notes for this episode over on our website. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club…

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Interview with Angie Kim

Autumn and Kendra talk with Angie Kim about her new book Miracle Creek, which is out now from Sarah Crichton Books. Find the full show notes for this episode over on our website. A special thank you to Care/of for sponsoring this episode of Reading Women. For 30% off your first Care/of order, go to…

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