Still Reading

Ashley Blankinship
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Welcome to Still Reading, the podcast with your host Ashley! Each week, Ashley will discuss what she's currently reading, what she's loving and hating in the book space, and other pop culture moments that she's interested in. Hopefully, we'll also laugh along the way. Tune in each Friday for a new episode.

  1. 3d ago

    15: Odysseus Live in Concert

    Welcome back to this week's episode of Still Reading! We're mourning Dolly Parton, breaking down Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey, and beating the dead horse of her feud with Christopher Nolan. If you feel called to do so, consider donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here: https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/ Here's the Tik Tok referenced which you SHOULD watch: https://www.tiktok.com/@phz_sicks/video/7667790645712440590?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  2. Aug 21

    14: The Birthday Episode

    Heyyyy team!!!! Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. Unfortunately for both of us, I don't have a book to discuss this week, HOWEVER, I just turned 31 and am feeling reflective. Getting older is a privilege! Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  3. Aug 7

    13: Frank Herbert is D(UNE)oing Too Much

    Welcome back to Still Reading, team! This week, I learned that maybe St. Louis isn't a total flop, saw Noah Kahan for the third time, and finally, FINALLY, finished Frank Herbert's Dune. It is not for the weak, and I'm so glad it's over. Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  4. Jul 31

    12: Take Me to Tom Lake

    Heyyyyyyyyyyy and welcome back to another episode of Still Reading! This week, we're discussing Joe Jonas being the face of Tinder, Noah Kahan's upcoming show, and the beef between Emily Wilson and Christopher Nolan. Finally, I give my thoughts on my most recent read, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. This is turning into an Ann Patchett fanclub and I'm not sorry!!!!!! Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  5. Jul 24

    11: I Love Going to the Movies

    Heyyyyyy team! Welcome back to a new episode of Still Reading. We're speaking very little about books this week. I'm breaking down Gracie Abrams' new album Daughter From Hell and Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  6. Jul 3

    10: Mitch McConnell's Gonna Lose It

    Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading! We're officially in DOUBLE DIGITS PEOPLE!!!!! EPISODE 10!!!! WOOOO!!!! This week, I have so much to talk about. We investigate whether or not Mitch McConnell is actually dead, Ken Burns' American Revolution docuseries, and what it means to "celebrate" America 250 in times such as these. I break down my thoughts on Brooke Averick's debut novel Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It, review all the movies I've watched recently, and have an epiphany related to Tyra Banks. Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  7. Jun 26

    9: What Ann Patchett's Bel Canto Can Teach Us About the Unifying Power of Music

    Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. This week I'm sharing my thoughts about Vanderpump Rules (I'm watching for the first time), Bel Canto by Ann Patchett, and Audition by Katie Kitamura. Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

  8. Jun 12

    8: We Need to Talk About Ariana Grande

    TW: very explicit discussion of eating disorders/anorexia from 00:45-27:25. Hey team! Welcome back to another episode of Still Reading. This week is starting off on a serious note as we discuss Ariana Grande and the Eternal Sunshine tour. I also break down my thoughts on Patmeena Sabit's debut novel Good People (you have to read it; it's so good!!!!). I promise we'll get back to laughing next week. Don't forget to subscribe to this pod. You can leave a review but only if it's five stars. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: @_ashleyreadsbooks @stillreadingthepod FOLLOW ME ON TIK TOK: @ashleyblank__

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Welcome to Still Reading, the podcast with your host Ashley! Each week, Ashley will discuss what she's currently reading, what she's loving and hating in the book space, and other pop culture moments that she's interested in. Hopefully, we'll also laugh along the way. Tune in each Friday for a new episode.

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  • Creator
    Ashley Blankinship
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashley Blankinship
  • Show Website
    Still Reading