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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.
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Episodes

Ep. 122 | Farewell, Dear Listeners

In Reading Women’s final episode, Kendra and a very special guest reminisce about episodes across Reading Women’s six seasons. Things Mentioned Team Page Books Mentioned Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Binti by Nnedi Okorafor CONTACT Questions? Comments? Email us hello@readingwomenpodcast.com. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Music by Miki Saito with Isaac Greene Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Dec 15, 202148 min

Interview with Helen Hoang

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Helen Hoang about her latest novel, The Heart Principle, which is out from Berkley Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Heart Principle by Helen ...

Dec 12, 202137 min

Interview with Denise Williams

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Denise Williams about her latest novel, The Fastest Way to Fall, which is out from Berkley Romance. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Fastest Way to Fall by Denise Williams How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Willi...

Dec 08, 202148 min

Interview with Kyle Lucia Wu

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Kyle Lucia Wu about her book, Win Me Something, which is out from Tin House. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu Kyle Recommends Such a Fun Age by Kylie Reid Overpour by Jane Wong Gh...

Dec 01, 202140 min

Ep. 121 | Looking Back: Author Interviews

In this week’s episode, we look back at past author interviews throughout the years, and Kendra shares some behind-the-scenes memories around some of her most memorable interviews. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Interview | Min Jin Lee Interview | Lees...

Nov 17, 202150 min

Interview with Myriam J. A. Chancy

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Myriam J. A. Chancy about her book, What Storm, What Thunder, which is out from Tin House. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J. A. Chancy Framing Silence: Revolutionary Novels by ...

Nov 10, 202140 min

Interview with Jung Yun Pt. 2

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Jung Yun about her novel, O Beautiful, which out now from St. Martin’s Press. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Shelter by Jung Yun O Beautiful by Jung Yun Jung Recommends The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee The A...

Nov 03, 202144 min

Interview with Jen Campbell Pt. 2

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jen Campbell about her book, The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers, which is out from Thames & Hudson. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales by Jen Campbell The G...

Oct 27, 202154 min

Ep. 120 | Quicksand and The Unquiet Dead

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss Quicksand and The Unquiet Dead. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned The JCB Prize for Literature Interview with Alice Bolin, Dead Girls Video Interview with Ausma Zehanat Khan Books Mentioned The Unquiet D...

Oct 20, 202147 min

Interview with Alexis Daria

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Alexis Daria about her novel, A Lot Like Adios, which out now from Avon. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria Alexis Recommends The Wedding Crasher by ...

Oct 13, 202137 min

Ep. 119 | She Writes Crime

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya, with special guest, Abby, discuss crime fiction for October’s theme She Writes Crime. Thanks to Our Sponsor! For a limited time, our listeners can use promo code – Funjet75 – for $75 off your next Funjet vacation to RIU hotels and resorts. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newslet...

Oct 06, 202150 min

Interview with Lauren Groff

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Lauren Groff about her book, Matrix, which is out now from Riverhead Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Florida by Lauren Groff Matrix by Lauren Groff Lauren Recommends Agatha...

Sep 29, 202134 min

Introducing True Love, Season 2

How do you hide a love affair when you’re two big-name Hollywood stars? True love is a new scripted podcast from Wondery that brings you stories of scandal, romance, and drama. In the new season, Abby and Erik are co-stars in a new blockbuster superhero franchise. The last thing either of their careers need is an on-set romance … but they just can’t help themselves. Each season of True Love is passionate, scandalous, and inspired by a real-life love story. This is just a preview, but you can lis...

Sep 27, 20219 min

Interview with Paula Hawkins

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Paula Hawkins about her book, A Slow Fire Burning, which is out now from Riverhead Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Into the Water by Paula Hawkins A Slow Fire Burning...

Sep 22, 202137 min

Ep. 118 | Incarceration Nations & Prison By Any Other Name

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss Incarceration Nations and A Prison By Any Other Name. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Prison By Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms by Maya Schenwar and Victoria Law Incarceration ...

Sep 15, 202136 min

Interview with Crystal Wilkinson

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Crystal Wilkinson about her book, Perfect Black, which out now from the University of Kentucky Press. Thanks to our sponsors! Sign-up now and browse more Literary Events and Workshops at literatureandpen.com ! Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra ...

Sep 08, 202136 min

Ep. 117 | Incarceration

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss books around the theme of incarceration. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra bo...

Sep 01, 202135 min

Interview with Meron Hadero

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Meron Hadero about her short story, “Street Sweep” , which recently won the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Plus, Didi sent along questions for Meron too! #TeamWork Thanks to our sponsors! Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter...

Aug 25, 202145 min

Ep. 116 | World of Wonders & The Way Through the Woods

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss World of Wonders and The Way Through the Woods. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Information on #StopLine3 Milkweed Editions Books Mentioned The Way Through the Woods: Of Mushrooms and Mourning by Long Lit...

Aug 18, 202153 min

Interview | Zakiya Dalila Harris

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Zakiya Dalila Harris about her novel, The Other Black Girl, which out now from Atria Books. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Zakiya Recommends Passing by Nella Larsen All...

Aug 11, 202151 min

Ep. 115 | Nature Writing

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sachi discuss books around this month’s theme of Nature Writing! Our guest spot will be on the next episode, so stay tuned! Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be...

Aug 04, 202145 min

Interview with Pik-Shuen Fung

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Pik-Shuen Fung about her book, Ghost Forest, which out now from One World. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Ghost Forest by Pik-Shuen Fung Pick-Shuen Recommends A Feather on a Breath of God by Sigrid Nunez How to ...

Jul 28, 202140 min

Ep. 114 | The Parisian & Against the Loveless World

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya discuss The Parisian and Against the Loveless World . Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned Document of Resources about Palestine Palestine Resources Decolonize Palestine Templates to Contact Your Elected Representa...

Jul 21, 202145 min

Interview with Tia Williams

In this week’s episode, Joce talks with Tia Williams about her novel, Seven Days in June, which out now from Grand Central Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Books Mentioned Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Tia Recommends Beach Read by Emily Henry One Day by David Nichol...

Jul 14, 202148 min

Ep. 113 | Reading Palestine

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Sumaiyya, with special guest, Yara, discuss books by Palestinian women writers. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Go to http://talkspace.com and use the code READINGWOMEN for $100 off your first month. Try MUBI for 30 Days at MUBI.com/ReadingWomen. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for mor...

Jul 07, 202142 min

Interview with Daisy Hernández

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Daisy Hernández about her book, The Kissing Bug, which out now from Tin House. Read the Transcript Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch! Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-s...

Jun 30, 202144 min

Interview with Kristen Arnett

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Kristen Arnett about her most recent novel, With Teeth, which out now from Riverhead. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch! Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-shirts are ava...

Jun 23, 202148 min

Ep. 112 | Room for a Stranger & The Erratics

In this week’s episode, Kendra and Jaclyn discuss Room for a Stranger and The Erratics . Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! New Merch! Share your love for reading women authors with the world! Our custom Reading Women t-shirts are available several distinct styles with a w...

Jun 16, 202142 min

Interview with Jenny Lawson

In this week’s episode, Kendra talks with Jenny Lawson about her most recent book, Broken (in the Best Possible Way), which out now from Henry Holt. Thanks to our sponsors! Go to AncientNutrition.com right now and enter promo code readingwomen at checkout. Listen to Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our G...

Jun 09, 202149 min

Ep. 111 | Golden Girls

In this week’s episode, Kendra, Jaclyn, and the rest of the Reading Women team share books by or about older women. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Get $10 off StoryWorth by going to storyworth.com/readingwomen . Check out our Patreon page to learn more about our book club and other Patreon-exclusive goodies. Follow along over on Instagram , join the discussion in our Goodreads group , and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more new books and extra book reviews! Things Mentioned List of Reading ...

Jun 02, 202135 min
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