Podcasts by Reading Envy

Reading Envy 220: Pronunciations with Scott from 2021-05-17T21:00

Scott returns from a coastal vacation and three recent reads. We also discuss group reads via BookTube, the appeal of series, and more.

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Reading Envy 219: These Chickens with Carol Ann from 2021-05-03T21:00

Carol Ann and I discuss the reading adventures she discovered during quarantine, and we both bring books to talk about that we've read and liked lately, from music to paradise to lesser known pr...

Reading Envy 218: Reading Gaps with Kendra from 2021-04-19T21:00

Jenny and Kendra catch up on books they've read and liked recently. Kendra also shares how the Reading Women Podcast has changed in the last two years, what her Read Appalachia project is all about...

Reading Envy 217: Lesson Plan with Kim from 2021-04-05T21:00:02

Jenny sits down with Kim, another new guest, who describes herself as having the opposite reading life from her host. From history to baseball, debut novels to space, we discuss books we've read...

Reading Envy 216 - Eloquent and Elegant with Kala from 2021-03-22T21:00:06

Kala and Jenny meet again about a year after our previous conversation to chat about books we've read lately, from presidential memoirs to romance to books that haven't had enough attention. We tac...

Reading Envy 215: Lovely Pile with Lola from 2021-03-08T21:00

I hope you have been enjoying our string of new guests, four out of the last five. Lola talks about her life as a "serial book clubber" and shares books she's read and loved lately. Download or li...

Reading Envy 214: Extreme Hiking with Mina from 2021-02-22T21:00:08

New guest Mina speaks with Jenny about her 2021 reading goals, a book club with an amazing life of its own, and books we've read and liked recently. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 2...

Reading Envy 213: Funicular Reads with Bianca from 2021-02-08T21:00:04

Bianca returns to talk about last year's reading, new goals, and comfort reads like found families and historical romance. There are a lot of geeky and nerdy characters in this episode as well. Do...

Reading Envy 212: Subtly Fascinating with Vinny from 2021-01-25T21:00:09

Vinny is technically a new guest, although his voice may be familiar from a readalong episode. We talk about books strange and weird, translated, and an exciting memoir few have heard of. Download ...

Reading Envy 211: Rereads and Romance with Kim from 2021-01-11T21:00:04

The first regular episode of 2021 kicks off with a new guest - Kim. She talks about how she made it through 2020 by doing a lot of rereading books with disaster magnets, rich brothers, and fire ca...

Reading Envy 210: 2021 Reading Goals from 2021-01-04T21:00:04

Jenny reports back on how she did on her 2020 reading goals in the midst of challenging circumstances, then sets goals for 2021. Then a handful of podcast and reading friends share their reading g...

Reading Envy 209: Best Reads of 2020 with Guest Menagerie from 2020-12-28T21:00:04

Jenny invited past guests and members of the Reading Envy Readers group in Goodreads to contribute their best reads of 2020. In true Reading Envy fashion, books were not necessarily published in 20...

Reading Envy 208: Thriving in Marginalia with Lauren from 2020-12-14T21:00

It's the last regular episode of the year, featuring frequent guest Lauren. We talk reading around the world, different ways of interacting with other readers, poetry, and more. I know there is a s...

Reading Envy 207: Innocent and Ruthless with Tricia Deegan from 2020-12-01T05:25:31

Jenny records across the sea to talk to artist and English teacher Tricia Deegan. If you hear any words that seem stretched out, blame the internet under the ocean! I did what I could in the editi...

Reading Envy 206: Black Sheep with Tina Porubsky from 2020-11-16T21:00:03

Jenny welcomes a new guest - Tina - and we chat about reading more books from our own shelves and great books we've read recently. Jenny also asks about Tina's knitting, a new hobby she enjoys alon...

Reading Envy 205: Life and Time with author Bryan Washington from 2020-11-09T21:00:05

Jenny speaks with author Bryan Washington about his new novel, Memorial, and also gets to know more about him as a reader. This bonus episode also contains information about a last-minute readalong...

Reading Envy 204: BookTube Season with Scott from 2020-11-02T21:00:03

While a lot of readers have struggled during the pandemic, Scott had a reading breakthrough this past year. We talk about BookTube, places for readalongs, and books we've read and liked recently. ...

Reading Envy 203: Backlist with Marion Hill from 2020-10-19T21:00:05

Marion and I talk about the rich possibilities of exploring author backlists and catch up on recent reads. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 203: Backlist Subscribe to the podcast via ...

Reading Envy 202: Jacket Flap with Chris and Emily of the Book Cougars from 2020-10-05T21:00:05

Chris and Emily, known fondly as Book Cougars, join me to discuss books we've read and liked recently. We address the controversy of one of the books selected, new books by well-loved authors, and...

Reading Envy 201: Wrestling with Complexity with Elizabeth and Laurie from 2020-09-21T21:00:05

Elizabeth and Laurie join me in the pub to chat about books we've read and liked lately, from memoirs to fantasy to YA to poetry. I'd love to hear feedback on the three-person episodes; there will ...

Reading Envy 200: Reading Envy Turns 200 from 2020-09-14T21:00:07

The Reading Envy Pub is crammed full of people who want to share their recent projects, where they go for book ideas, and more. Jenny will probably sneak out and let them have the episode, but firs...

Reading Envy 199: Awkward Melacholy with Karen from 2020-09-07T21:00:03

Karen returns to chat books, and we talk about how we met the Reading Envy Summer Reading challenge, the awkward melancholy of books we are drawn to in dark times, and the translated standalone gr...

Reading Envy 198: Mood Reading with Robin Gustafson from 2020-08-24T21:00:09

Jenny hosts a new guest in the Reading Envy Pub and we chat mood reading, new releases, the line between gothic and horror, and more. Robin talks about a book club she's been in that's older than a...

Reading Envy 197: Surly Magnificence from 2020-08-10T21:00:09

Lauren is back and fresh from June's Read Caribbean challenge and July's Sci-Fi July. We also talk summer reading, Women in Translation Month, and colonization. Download or listen via this link: R...

Reading Envy 196: Miscommunication with Lindy from 2020-07-29T13:35:17

Lindy is back, just in time to share about her appointment to the Shadow Giller Jury. We talk about the Canadian book prize and its shadow, recent crafting projects, and recent reads. Jenny is focu...

Reading Envy 195: Muchness from 2020-07-13T21:00:03

Nadine is back to talk about books we've read and liked recently, and we also end up thinking more about campus novels, mighty tomes, and short science fiction. If you want to contribute to the 200...

Reading Envy 194: Squirreling Books Away with Andrew from 2020-06-30T06:27:38

Jenny welcomes Andrew to discuss books, and we discuss myth and folk tale retellings, classics, and reading around the world. Andrew finishes every book he starts and has been in the same book grou...

Reading Envy 193: And I Feel Fine (Ducks, Newburyport Readalong) from 2020-06-22T23:00

In the midst of protests and a pandemic, Jenny hosts a bonus readalong discussion of Ducks, Newburyport. What seems like the random thoughts of a pie-making Midwestern woman turn out to be so much ...

Reading Envy 192: Sly Milieu with Thomas from 2020-06-15T23:00:02

Thomas is back! We discuss reading during a pandemic and more importantly, the books we've managed to order online during the pandemic. Jenny gets Thomas to talk about audiobooks, and we follow eve...

Reading Envy 191: Stealthy Yet Sparkly with Gail Carriger from 2020-06-01T23:00:08

Author Gail Carriger sits down with me at the Reading Envy Pub, and we discuss her voracious reading habits, and topics in books ranging from little squiddies to magical chocolate pots. Ms. Carrige...

Reading Envy 190: The Good Life with Alex from 2020-05-18T23:00:04

Alex Wieckowski of of Alex & Books joins me to talk about books. Alex prefers books where he can learn something that can be applied to his life, and this will come across in his selections. He...