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Episode 13 - Chelsea Clinton and Spooky Books Oct 29, 2018

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In the first episode of Season 2, Abbe, Amy, and Emma are recommending the spookiest reads they can handle! Next, they get the opportunity to sit down with Chelsea Clinton and talk about her inspiring new book for kids, Start Now! Finally, book doctor Stella joins them in the studio to recommend books to suit every mood!

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Episode 12 - Interview with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation Aug 20, 2018

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In this bonus episode of the Read it Forward podcast, Abbe and Emma ask Amy Brinker, host of the former podcast, Beaks and Geeks, and new co-host of the Read it Forward podcast, to sit down with Ottessa Moshfegh, author of My Year of Rest and Relaxation.

Having recently published her second novel (her first novel was Eileen; she has also published a novella, McGlue, and a short story collection, Homesick for Another World), the two talk about Ottessa being in conversation with Lena Dunham, the inspiration behind the book, what she chooses to read in front of an audience, and the absurd questions she gets from fans.

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Episode 11 - Interview with Tommy Orange, author of There There Aug 13, 2018

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On the eve of There There's publication date, the two talk about Tommy's writing process and the inspiration behind the book, wrangling the interconnected storylines, and hearing that Louise Erdrich and Ethan Hawke are fans.

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Episode 10 - The Immortalists and Litscription Aug 06, 2018

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In this episode, Abbe and Emma share the books they're reading with one another. Then, they ask friend and host of the podcast Beaks & Geeks, Amy Brinker, into the studio for a Book Club for Three, and chat about The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin. Book Doctor Stella stops by and diagnoses readers, giving three books to read to heal any mood. Finally, DoSomething.org managing editor Ben Kassoy tells us the life-changing book he thinks everyone should read.

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Episode 9 - Lance Richardson and Transportive Reads Jul 30, 2018

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On this week's episode, Emma quizzes Abbe on all things Danielle Steel—about how many bestsellers she's written, what authors have outsold her and her main characters and plot points. Then, they sit down with Olympic medalist and author Deena Kastor about running marathons, writing her first book, Let Your Mind Run, and what nonfiction read she can't put down. Later, Abbe and Emma list transportive reads that will take you places and finally, Abbe sits down with Lance Richardson, author of House of Nutter, to discuss the most fascinating things he learned while researching and writing.

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Episode 8 - Fiona Davis and Heart-Racing Thrillers Jul 23, 2018

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On this week's episode, Abbe and Emma sit down with author Fiona Davis and talk all about her marvelous NYC-set historical fiction, including her brand-new novel The Masterpiece. Fiona Davis also tells readers about the two books she thinks everyone should read. Then, the Book Doctor, Stella, stops by and gives listeners a litscription for books to read if they're feeling suspicious, empowered, or literary. Finally, Emma and Abbe discuss the new thrillers they've been devouring that are making their hearts race.

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Episode 7 - Perfect Beach Reads and The Secret History Read-Alikes Jul 16, 2018

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On this week's episode, Abbe and Emma head to the beach with perfect brand-new beach reads in their beach bags. Then, they share books that feel similar to the college-set, murder mystery that is Donna Tartt's The Secret History. Taraneh Djangi from Penguin Random House Audio comes into the studio and quizzes—and stumps—Abbe and Emma about celebrity audiobook narrators. Finally, friend of the pod Amy Brinker tells us about a book she thinks everyone should read, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

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Episode 6 - A Lady's Guide to Selling Out and Icy Reads to Cool You Down Jul 09, 2018

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On this week's episode, as the summer heats up, Emma and Abbe read books that are set in icy locations. Then, Emma speaks with author Sally Franson about her debut novel, A Lady's Guide to Selling Out, and the books they loved as both children and adults. Finally, The Book Doctor Stella offers up litscriptions for if you're feeling dejected, serene and passionate.

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Episode 5 - The Night Circus and Books to Understand America Jul 02, 2018

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On this week's episode, co-hosts Abbe and Emma discuss books that remind them of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, invite Amy Kaufman, author of Bachelor Nation, into the studio to discuss The Bachelorette and give us a book she thinks everyone should read, and finally, in honor of the 4th of July, Emma and Abbe pick a few books to help readers understand America today.

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Episode 4 - A Place for Us and Sophie Kinsella Jun 25, 2018

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Co-hosts Abbe Wright and Emma Shafer invite friend of the pod, Margaret Dunham, into the studio to tell listeners about a book of short stories she thinks everyone should read; then, Abbe interviews Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of A Place for Us, about her debut novel; The Book Doctor Stella Spiegel swings by to match great books with any mood; and finally, Emma quizzes Abbe on all things Sophie Kinsella.

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