Reading with Rory

Join us for a very special episode as we interview our moms(!) about what it was like to raise us (hint - we were all perfect) and how Dr. Spock’s seminal book, Baby and Child Care, got them through some of the tough parenting questions that every parent faces. Listen and learn about the influence Dr. Spock had on generations and history. Whether or not you have kids, this is an episode that everyone can relate to and enjoy!

Join Sara, Erin, and Lis as they brush up their Shakespeare! We dive into The Comedy of Errors and along the way, learn all about "Yes, And," Lis' love for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and the best way to freeze popsicles.

Sara, Lis, and Erin examine the voices and perspectives in four of Eudora Welty's short stories. Each story brought a chance to learn, laugh, or air some personal grievances.

Erin, Lis and Sara beef up their poetic prowess by analyzing some of the collected works of W.B. Yeats. Think you know what The Second Coming is all about? (Shh! Neither do we.)

In which we wax poetic on things both silly and serious. Come for the deconstruction of the hipster via J. Alfred Prufrock and stay for the Naming of Cats and diet root beer and string cheese.

Erin, Lis, and Sara are delighted and thoroughly entertained by PG Wodehouse's perfect nonsense of a novel: The Code the Woosters. You may have to "ask Jeeves" to get all of the references, but you will be laughing out loud while you do.

Erin, Lis, and Sara take on the ambitious task of connecting the characters and themes in David Mitchell's ambitious novel, Cloud Atlas. This episode may blow your mind.

Erin, Lis, and Sara will not be forcing you to listen to us discuss this shocking and violent novel by Anthony Burgess. We are sure you will choose to listen with your own free will.

Erin, Lis, and Sara are not the target audience for Clifford the Big Red Dog--Norman Bridwell's iconic children's book. Fortunately we brought in some perfect guests to help us make sense of why Clifford is so big. Thanks to Ben, Cameron, Jane, Henry, and Piper for joining our conversation.

Erin, Lis and Sara dive into the history and folklore behind the classic fairytale Cinderella. Is it the love story we’ve always cherished as young girls or really just a story about class and money? You decide after listening to today’s episode.