165 episodes
The Reader's Couch Victoria Wood
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A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!
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Ep. 160 Celebrating the Holidays with 6 Festive Reads
From timeless classics to new fiction and even fun children's books, these six enchanting holiday-themed books promise to transport you to a world filled with love, laughter, and holiday cheer and perhaps teach you a thing or two about the holiday customs of different cultures.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! -
Ep. 159 Baking Spirits Bright by Sarah Fox
Get transported to the wintery town of Larch Haven, Vermont, where chocolatier Becca Ransom finds herself in the middle of a baking competition turned murder investigation, and she must unravel the truth before she becomes the next target. In this episode, author Sarah Fox and I talk about her book "Baking Spirits Bright," we talk about all things holidays and traditions, plus we play a fun game about what holiday treats we would bake!
BOOK:
Baking Spirits Bright by Sarah Fox on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! -
Ep. 158 How to Prioritize Self Care During the Holiday Season
I'm sharing my personal experiences, practical tips, and self-care ideas that have worked for me and hopefully will help you navigate the busy holiday season. I talk about why self-care is vital during the holidays even more than ever, share ten tips to help you prioritize self-care, some practical self-care ideas, ideas for solo self-care ideas, family-friendly self-care ideas, and how you can give back and show gratitude during the holidays. So, tune in for insights and practical advice on how to forge your path to a joy-filled, stress-free holiday season.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! -
Ep. 157 Good Taste by Caroline Scott
What is traditional English cuisine? With all the influences from former colonies, cultural influences, and the rise of imported food, this is the question our protagonist, Stella, seeks to answer. Listen to this fun conversation with author Caroline Scott, the author of "Good Taste,” a historical culinary travelogue about food, Englishness, and a woman's journey in a society with limited opportunities. We also had so much fun creating a quintessential English menu that we think Stella would approve of, and we hope you will try it.
BOOK:
Good Taste by Caroline Scott on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! -
Ep. 156 Books that Celebrate Family, Gratitude, and Giving Thanks
From heartwarming to dysfunctional family stories, one of the best ways to capture the spirit of the holidays is by reading books that celebrate family, gratitude, and giving thanks. So, if you're looking for some recommendations to read this season as you gather with family and friends or decide to go at it solo, I have some recommendations for you.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! -
Ep. 155 Blood on Their Hands by Mandy Matney
There is no shortage of true crime or Alex Murdaugh content, but have you ever wondered about the realities and unseen challenges investigative journalists face as they expose the dark underbelly of power and corruption? In this compelling episode, Mandy Matney joins us on the couch to talk about her book "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of the Murdaugh Dynasty."
In this episode, Mandy shares the challenges she faced as a young journalist, starting a podcast, and dealing with harassment, sexism, personal attacks, and threats to her safety, which really took a toll on her mental health.
We also discuss Alex Murdaugh's team's motion for a completely new trial, why the upcoming financial trial is incredibly important, and why we should pay attention. We also touch on the Stephen Smith investigation, the sons of Gloria Satterfield, the upcoming jail release of Bowen Turner, and how the South Carolina justice system is failing victims. Tune in for an episode that is not just a tale of crime and corruption but of personal experiences and hard-hitting investigative journalism, also a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of justice.
BOOK:
Blood on Their Hands by Mandy Matney and Carolyn Murnick on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDEWhether you're looking for a book for someone on your holiday gift list or you want to treat your shelf, download your FREE copy of The 2023 BiblioLifestyle Holiday Gift Guide! Plus get our 91 best stocking stuffer ideas under $30 plus more holiday gifting tips and tricks. Visit bookloversgiftguide.com -- Happy holidays!
BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more!
Customer Reviews
Wonderful
I am loving this podcast!! Great recommendations, author interviews, and great tips! I adore Victoria’s voice, it’s calm, cheerful and so pleasant.
Bring Back the Games, Drop the TBT Episodes
I’ve been listening from the beginning and this latest season is different. Victoria is focusing more on reading tips, which is fine, but that’s what her newsletter is about. I’ve noticed that though the Reading Guide encompasses most genres, the podcast focuses mainly on interviews with authors of either romance, historical fiction, or general fiction. I’d love to hear the same variety in podcast content as there is on the reading guide. I’m a genre-jumper, and the same type of book genre promotion starts to feel bland as a listener.
However, in the past, I’ve picked up books I never would have otherwise, based on the interviews alone, with varying results of enjoyment. I rarely regret reading a book, so even if I don’t enjoy one, I’m glad I gave it a try. I do miss the author-themed games Victoria used to do. They were cute and fun, and gave a glimpse of improv banter rather than scripted interviews.
Since the seasons are so short (and there are only three so far), and Victoria added a second weekly episode about reading habits, I don’t think the TBT episodes are necessary. It’s my personal opinion, but I don’t feel there is enough content to merit a TBT drop each week, and it’s a bit of an over saturation in my weekly feed.
Love This Podcast
I love these recommendations and the calm voice that shares the reviews. Thank you Victoria!