Infinitely Prefer a Book

By Catherine Rains

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.... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Infinitely Prefer a Book episodes:

September 19, 2019 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
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1h 12min
August 22, 2019 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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7min
August 18, 2019 S2 Trailer
Season 2 is coming soon! First Up: Educated by Tara Westover. Subscribe now so you don't miss a thing!
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2min
May 21, 2019 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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1h 3min
April 25, 2019 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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52min
April 14, 2019 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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20min
March 21, 2019 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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1h 11min
February 21, 2019 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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1h 8min
February 17, 2019 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
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14min
January 24, 2019 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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1h 4min

FAQs about Infinitely Prefer a Book:

How many episodes does Infinitely Prefer a Book have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.