In this episode we discussed our love of reading and Sophie’s memories of what turned her into a lifelong reader. We also dissected our recent duo read of Ada Calhoun’s most recent memoir, Also a Poet.

Our “What made me think of you” picks: Deb: Les Labos Fragrances (her’s is Santal 33)

Sophie: JCrew!

Deep dive into Also a Poet by Ada Calhoun

You can find it (and all the books mentioned) at Deb’s shop at https://bookshop.org/shop/lonestarwords

In Deb’s bookbag this week: After Lives by Abdulrazak Gurnah (out 8/23)

In Deb’s earbud: When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff

Other books mentioned: St. Marks is Dead by Ada Calhoun

In Sophie’s bookbag this week: Ms. Magazine

In Sophie’s ear bud this week: The Hot and Bothered Podcast, Live From Pemberly

Other mentions: The Northshire Bookstore

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