The Dictionary of Lost Words

Show Notes Lisa discusses The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, a historical fiction novel about the development of the Oxford English Dictionary.   Kirkus Reviews describes that this book shows why ‘women needed to be in the room where and when it’s...

Wuthering Heights

Show Notes Lisa and Laura Szaro Kopinski discuss Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. It is the only book she wrote.   The early reviews were mixed, and it wasn’t as popular, but writer Virginia Woolf loved the book. Now, BBC and others have placed it on their top 100...

Verity

Show Notes Lisa and Alli Hoff Kosik take a deep dive and discuss the popular book Verity by Colleen Hoover. This New York Times piece discusses Hoover’s immense popularity and how she rapidly rose to fame.  Alli Hoff Kosik is a full-time freelance writer, editor and...

Dr. Seuss Revisted

Show Notes This is a revisited episode where Lisa replays her discussion with Kate Reynolds a librarian from Canada. They first spoke in February 2022 to discuss Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ decision in February 2021 not to ‘publish six books. This episode is being...

Normal People

Show Notes Lisa discusses Normal People by Sally Rooney, a popular book about first love. Many college students love the book and a reporter with The Ball State Daily wrote a piece about why the book is the “love story of our generation.”  A TikTok...