Raising Readers with Anne Bogel
and how to keep our reading lives...well, alive with babies in the mix.
Hey, listeners!
In case you missed the news: we’re both expecting new family members soon—and within just a few days of each other. Of course, this means our off-mic conversations have heavily revolved around all things pregnancy and motherhood over the last several months. We’ve been so grateful for the chance to vent to one another, share advice, and walk this exciting and nerve-wracking journey together. Sara brought up the idea for an episode all about raising readers, something we’re both passionate about and looking forward to.
Today we're thrilled to welcome author, blogger, and podcaster Anne Bogel to talk about raising readers and reading in the hazy newborn days. In this conversation, we talk about simple strategies to encourage a love of reading in kids as well as tips for maintaining a robust reading life as a new parent. And, of course, we couldn't let Anne leave without recommending a few books to us! She shares some of her favorites for readalouds alongside some adult fiction that touches on themes of parenthood.
Listen to the episode in your favorite podcast app (don’t forget to rate and subscribe!).
Check out these bonus resources:
Did you know Anne has a brand new book journal coming out September 21? My Reading Life: A Book Journal is beautiful, compact, and designed for book lovers. Pre-order now to get special bonuses.
Falling in love with early chapter books all over again, with readalouds.
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Coming up:
On Tuesday 9/21 we’ll pick up with Part Two of Jane Eyre, covering Chapters 27-38 and our pairings.
On Tuesday 9/28 we have a special Autumn TBR episode. It’s different from our typical seasonal TBR topplers, and we can’t wait to share it!
Currently reading:
Chelsey is reading a complicated family novel by Amy Jones and listening to White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson via Libro.fm*. Sara is working her way through some excellent books, including Matrix by Lauren Groff.
*You can support your favorite independent bookstores and get two Libro.fm audiobooks for the price of one by signing up with our link, or entering code NOVELPAIRINGS at checkout!
Where to find us:
Download episodes of Novel Pairings wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our blog for bonus pairings, reading tips, and book recommendations. Find Chelsey at @chelseyreads or @hereadsheread. Find Sara at @fictionmatters and her newsletter. We love hearing what you’re reading, so tag us in your #bookstagram posts!
We declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!
-Sara and Chelsey
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