The Book Swap Podcast

Cassandra Berger
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Friends and book connoisseurs Cassandra Berger and Liza Hamm comb through suggestions for the best hidden gem books that more people should know about.

  1. Episode 1

    Aging, Regrets, and the Art of Living Well

    Is it ever too late to change your life? And what does it really mean to grow old gracefully? This week on Book Swap, Cassandra Berger and Liza Hamm kick off a new season pairing buzzy new releases with overlooked literary gems. First up is Emma Cline's much-hyped, Booker Prize-longlisted Switzy, following a wealthy businessman with dementia on a final journey to reckon with his past. Then comes Honey by Victor Lodato, the story of a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent 82-year-old woman who escaped her mob family and is still finding ways to reinvent herself. With a special recommendation from friend of the show Nancy Williams Faris, Cassandra and Liza discover a hilarious, moving heroine who might just have more to teach us about living than her younger literary counterparts. Plus, they share some B-side book recs you won’t want to miss. It's a conversation about regret, reinvention, and why it's never too late to become the person you want to be.

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Friends and book connoisseurs Cassandra Berger and Liza Hamm comb through suggestions for the best hidden gem books that more people should know about.

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  • Creator
    Cassandra Berger
  • Episodes
    9
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Cassandra Berger
  • Show Website
    The Book Swap Podcast