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Episode 11: Unlock Creativity ft. Gilmore Girls Actress Keiko Agena Aug 15, 2018

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We're so thrilled to get to talk to Keiko Agena, artist, actress, and author of No Mistakes: A Perfect Workbook for Imperfect Artists. Keiko is best known for her role as Lane Kim on the TV show Gilmore Girls, which just so happens to be a favorite show of ours!

We loved diving into what makes this workbook/creative journal so special, and how Keiko Agena encourages people to put aside pressures of perfection to embrace beautifully flawed art!

We talked about finding your "artist" voice when you don't feel creative, pushing creative boundaries, loving your process, and how learning to tap into your creativity without fear can bring a little more kindness into this world.

Follow Keiko Agena on...

Instagram Twitter Her website

Buy Keiko's book here: https://amzn.to/2PbhE2O

Other books mentioned:

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
The Little Book of Life Hacks: How to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful by Yumi Sakugawa
Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel

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Episode 10: Moving Across the Country ft. Julie from A Girl and a Book Aug 08, 2018

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In today's episode, we chat with Julie from A Girl and a Book all about what it's like to move across the country, our favorite books that have a big move or road trip plot, and a lot of other bookish things, like insta love in books, the idea of book flights, DNFing books, and much, much more.

Books mentioned:

Red Clocks by Lenni Zumas
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold
Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Uprooted: A Guide for Homesick Christians by Rebecca VanDoodewaard
Mischling by Affinity Konar
Through Painted Deserts by Donald Miller
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
OK for Now by Gary D. Schmidt
The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown
Marlena by Julie Buntin
Within These Walls by Ania Ahlborn

People mentioned:

April from Getting Hygge with It

Episode 9: Interview with NYT Bestselling Author of Ghosted: Rosie Walsh Aug 01, 2018

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This may be our favorite episode YET! In today's episode, Mollie and Katie have a delightful conversation with Rosie Walsh, the debut author of the book Ghosted (released last week in the US). Rosie was a joy to speak with: articulate, insightful, and warm - much like the book she wrote. We learn all sorts of things about Rosie's experience writing Ghosted, we all share the craziest stories of ghosting we've ever heard, and we even get to hear a little about Rosie's next book. We think you'll find Rosie JUST as delightful as we do! (sidenote: Katie's microphone stopped working last week, so sound quality is a little spotty in this episode. We're working on getting it fixed!)

Make sure to pick up a copy of Rosie's book Ghosted ← follow that link!

Books Mentioned

Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison

Fools Errand by Robin Hobb

Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Follow Rosie!

Website: https://www.rosiewalsh.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRosieWalsh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therosiewalsh/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosieWalshWriter/

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Episode 8: It's a Small World After All Jul 25, 2018

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In today's Episode we talk about small world moments, how they differ from serendipitous encounters, and how sometimes they can be a little bit of both. We give small world examples from our own lives and we share some of the stories we received from YOU, our lovely listeners. As per usual, we talk about the books we've been reading (spoiler alert, we were still in the middle of reading slumps while recording this episode), and we ALSO discuss books we think haven't gotten the attention they deserve.

Books Mentioned

Emily's Quest by LM Montgomery (Emily of New Moon, Emily Climbs)

A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Conjuring of Light)

Where'd You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple

Under Rose Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall

The Blue Castle by LM Montgomery

People Mentioned

Bree's YouTube Channel and Instagram

Brittany's YouTube Channel and Instagram

Lorna's YouTube Channel and Instagram

Episode 7: Midyear Favorite Books! Jul 18, 2018

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In today's episode, we talk about all our favorite books so far in 2018, whether rereads "count" as favorites, and whether the reading experience can be just as good as the book itself. We drop some amazing middle grade titles, some classics (let's be real...this is all Katie), and gush about how wonderful you all have been since we launched the podcast.

Books mentioned:

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab
Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell
Emma by Jane Austen
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
People Like Us by Dana Mele
White Oleander by Janet Fitch
I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
How to Walk Away by Katherine Center
Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan
Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
The Emily series by L. M. Montgomery
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Matilda by Roald Dahl

People mentioned:

Julie from A Girl and a Book
April from Getting Hygge with It
Krista from Books and Jams
Kayla from Books and Lala
Ali from The Hardback Hoarder

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Episode 6: All about Reading Slumps Jul 11, 2018

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In today's episode, we're talking about all things reading slumps—and how we get out of them. We also chat about starting our BookTube channels and some of our challenges/fears with that bookish adventure!

Books mentioned:

How to Walk Away by Katherine Center

Emily's Quest by L. M. Montgomery

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Bookish friends mentioned:

Kayla from Books and Lala

Julie from A Girl and a Book

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Facebook: @nothxwerebooked

Website: nothankswerebooked.com

Episode 5: Monthly Favorites (books, moments, products, recipes, etc.)! Jul 04, 2018

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In today's episode, we're talking about all our favorites: books, clothing brands, recipes, drinks, moments, etc. As always, we talk about the books we're currently reading and the life we're currently loving!

Links to all the stuff we mentioned:

Burt's Bees tinted lip balm (we love sweet violet and rose!)
7up Margarita mix
Cilantro-lime chicken with mango avocado salsa recipe
Book sleeves from @booknerdnative
Uniqlo (retail company)
One Loved Babe (boutique)
Silicon Valley (TV show)
Westworld (TV show)

Books mentioned:

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi White Oleander by Janet Fitch

People mentioned:

Hannah from @booknerdnative
Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs. Darcy
Katie from The Book Sphere

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Episode 4: Do What You Love and You'll Never Work a Day in Your Life...or Not? Jun 27, 2018

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In today's episode Mollie and Katie talk about how our reading has been slow, but good, what author we'd like to go on a tropical besties vacay with, and how Jeremiah Land from Peace Like a River is full of boundless wisdom. We also ponder the question: do you have to love your job? Very existential of us.

Books Mentioned:

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Liane Moriarty (author of such books as Big Little Lies and The Husband's Secret)

Sweet Bitter by Stephanie Danler

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

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Episode 3: Reader Identity as Kids, Narnia, and Keeping a Diary Jun 20, 2018

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In today's episode, we chat about our reader identities as kids, reluctant readers, why and how we kept diaries growing up, our favorite/first books we loved as kids, and so much more! Drop us a line at nothankswerebooked@gmail.com to tell us what you were like as a little reader! Books mentioned:

Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis
Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

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Episode 2: What's Your Number? Or, Let's Talk About the Enneagram Jun 13, 2018

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Welcome to Episode 2! Today Mollie and Katie attempt to explain the enneagram, complete with bookish characters for each of the nine types. We are upfront with the disclaimer that we are NOT enneagram experts. We just love it and its use as tool to help us grow. It's also a great vehicle through which to make fun of ourselves, which we do a lot. Come join us in our self-deprecation!

Books/Media Mentioned

Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling

The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

Emma by Jane Austen

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery

Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

My (Not So Perfect) Life by Sophie Kinsella

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón