Until recently, reading was a means to an end in language arts teacher Julie Mushkin’s life – and the type of book that totally turned things around for her...

WSIRN’s producer Brenna Frederick is in the virtual studio today, and she’s bringing an armload of YOUR questions to the table, gathered from email, instagram, and the comment section....

We’ve talked more than once on WSIRN about how the power of reading aloud forges family bonds… and today’s guest, Laura Summerhill, puts that thought into action in a...

Anne chats withMarines Alvarez and Nicole Sweeney, bookworm best friends who like to keep their reading life SOCIAL. Together they host the podcastSnark Squad, where they rehash books, tv,...

Today, Anne has an incredible conversation with Chatti Phal-Brown about how war, family, trauma, joy, and hope for the future have shaped her reading life. Chatti requests recommendations from...

Today we have a special bonus episode for you! Anne’s new book I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life comes out in a little...

Today, Anne tackles guest Travis Meserve’s bookstore anxiety – where should you look in the store to find your next read? How do you get past the nerves and...

If both Netflix and the bookshelf hold equal value in your heart, you’ll totally relate to today’s guest. Patience Randle loves a book with cinematic appeal, especially if it...

In episode 138, we met NYPL librarians Gwen and Frank, who filled WILDLY different roles despite working within the same library system. Today, Anne explores a smaller-town librarian experience...