57 episodes

Welcome to Reading with Rory, the bi-weekly podcast where three friends discuss the content and legacy of each of the 300+ books on the Rory Gilmore Reading List.

Reading with Rory Reading with Rory

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 32 Ratings

Welcome to Reading with Rory, the bi-weekly podcast where three friends discuss the content and legacy of each of the 300+ books on the Rory Gilmore Reading List.

    The Complete Poems of Anne Sexton

    The Complete Poems of Anne Sexton

    Join Sara, Lis, and Erin for a lively discussion of witches, girdles, and Taylor Swift as we break down what Anne Sexton means to us. Come for the snacks, stay for the jazzy poetry readings!

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Complete Novels of Dawn Powell

    Complete Novels of Dawn Powell

    Erin, Lis, and Sara discover and enjoy the biting satire and wit of Dawn Powell through "A Time to be Born" --one of the novels is her complete collection. The self-aware spotlight on New York Society in 1941 also helped us discuss and reflect on our own life and times.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care

    The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care

    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!

    • 1 hr 38 min
    The Comedy of Errors

    The Comedy of Errors

    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.

    • 50 min
    The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty

    The Collected Stories of Eudora Welty

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats

    The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats

    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.)

    • 1 hr 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

rpb128 ,

Great podcast!

I really enjoy this podcast. The hosts are entertaining and funny. I love how they tie it into the tv show, but you don’t have to have watching the show to listen. The format is creative and I love how they connect the book with pop culture.

shakeyourrump ,

Angela’s Ashes pop culture reference

Angela’s Ashes is referenced in The Office when Pam, Toby and Oscar found the Finer Things Club. :)

spensarah ,

For lovers of books, Gilmore Girls and pop culture

This podcast is a great blend of reading, connections to Gilmore Girls and pop culture. Love this podcasts and the funny quips of the hosts as they explore Rory’s book list. Highly recommend!

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