Not everyone grows up a reader—and that’s okay. 

In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe talks with his friend Sam about what it’s like when reading finally works for you. They dig into unlearning what reading is “supposed” to look like, finding joy without pressure, and how discovering books later in life can quietly change how you see yourself. 

Along the way, Sam shares how becoming a reader also sparked the beginning of her journey as a writer. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt outside of reading culture—and is finding their way in. 

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Who’s in this episode:  

Find Sam’s Bookstagram @worldwakerreads  

Check out @lizabethanneauthor 

Check out Forget Me Not 

Time stamps: 

00:00:00 Title 

00:00:23 Intro 

00:01:10 Becoming a Reader 

00:46:46 Becoming an Author 

01:06:03 Outro 

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