Infinitely Prefer a Book

Infinitely Prefer a Book

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Infinitely Prefer a Book episodes

  • S2:E1 Educated
    Catherine chats with Shannon and Ashley about Educated by Tara Westover.
    Books Mentioned:
    My Antonia by Willa Cather
    The Professor’s House by Willa Cather
    Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (see Season 1 Episode 6 for my discussion about this book!)
    Middlemarch by George Elliott

    Recommendations:
    Bite Toothpaste tablets
    Naps
    Books by Willa Cather
    Long AudioBooks

    Next Month’s Book is Be Frank with Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson

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    Mental Health Resources
    Harvard Mental Health Letter
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    1 hr 12 min
  • S2: Footnotes 2(A): Summer Reading
    Today I’m sharing my favorite reads from this summer!
    Books Mentioned:
    Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill
    Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
    The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee

    Next Month’s Book is Educated by Tara Westover

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    7 min
  • S2 Trailer
    Season 2 is coming soon! First Up: Educated by Tara Westover. Subscribe now so you don't miss a thing!
    2 min
  • S1:E9 Every Note Played (Finale)
    In this season finale, Catherine talks with her sister Hannah about Every Note Played by Lisa Genova.

    Option B by Sheryl Sandberg
    Educated by Tara Westover
    Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner
    Me Before You by JoJo Moyes
    Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene
    Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
    The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeon-seo Lee
    Recommendations
    Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough Balls (herb and garlic)
    Eating outside i.e. Restaurants with outdoor seating
    Nancy Drew Mysteries
    Classical Piano Music (Every Note Played Spotify playlist)
    The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeon-seo Lee
    Kim’s Convenience (TV Show available on Netflix)
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    1 hr 3 min
  • S1:E8 Salt Houses
    Catherine discusses Salt Houses by Hala Alyan with friend Lori.
    Books Mentioned
    Fever by Deon Meyer
    Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
    The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
    Next Month’s Book is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova.
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    52 min
  • S1: Footnotes (h) Earth Day
    In this footnotes episode in honor of Earth Day, Catherine discusses books on a farming or gardening theme and shares 2 favorite gardening shows.
    Books:
    This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm by Ted Genoways
    Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
    Recommendations:
    Big Dreams, Small Spaces with Monty Don (produced by BBC, available on Netflix)
    Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh (produced by ITV, available on Netflix)
    Next Month’s Book is Salt Houses by Hala Alyan.
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    20 min
  • S1:E7 Mrs. Sherlock Holmes
    In this episode, Catherine discusses the true story Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca with her friend and former co-worker Melody.
    Books Mentioned
    Clash of Civilizations over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous
    Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
    Author Tessa Dare’s books dedication page
    Non-book recommendations
    Trees and simple pleasures
    Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix
    Next Month’s Book is Salt Houses by Hala Alyan.
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    1 hr 11 min
  • S1:E6 Pachinko
    Catherine speaks with Karen, a self-proclaimed “Novice Reader” about the multi-generational saga Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and talk about what’s making them happy lately.
    Books Mentioned
    A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (and accompanying IPAB episode - S1: E5)
    Writings of Gloria Steinem
    Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin
    Books by Wilbur Smith
    Next Month’s Book is Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca.
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    1 hr 8 min
  • S1:Footnotes (g) Hidden Figures
    Today I give a brief response to the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and my thoughts on the differences between the book and the movie.
    The next full length episode airs on February 21st. We’ll be discussing Pachinko by MIn Jin Lee.
    Books mentioned:
    To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
    The Help by Kathryn Stockett
    14 min
  • S1:E5 A Gentleman in Moscow
    Catherine and Grace discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, what it means to have a meaningful life and recommend something that helps clear the clutter to make room for more joy!
    February’s book will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
    Books Mentioned and Recommendations
    The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
    CIty of Thieves by David Benioff
    War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
    Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
    Becoming by Michelle Obama
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    1 hr 4 min

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For lovers of books and reading, IPAB is a virtual book club where friends take a deep dive into one book a month. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going @infinitelypreferabook.