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Books with Betsy

Books with Betsy is a podcast that celebrates the reading life of all readers. Each week, Betsy interviews a different person about their reading life. Listen for book recommendations, reading tips, and to join in the joy that reading brings. And remember, anyone who reads is a reader.

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49:05

Episode 20 - Based in Reality with Jordan Cross

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2024/09/23

On this episode, Jordan Cross, a resource librarian for a large interior design firm, discusses her love of audiobooks, books that are based on something true, and how memoirs about hard topics are important and meaningful. She also brings a topic to the show that I hadn’t thought to ask about! The big list of books from NPR - best of the year since 2013! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Mister Magic by Kiersten White The

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56:58

Episode 19 - I Can't Put it Down with Kathy Donofrio

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2024/09/16

On this episode, Kathy Donofrio, an artist from the Chicagoland area, discusses how she came to enjoy reading later in life. She provides some amazing, fun book recommendations, including an impressive laundry list of favorite authors. Also, I finally get to hear the Pope Book story that my mom has been telling me about! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear by Mathhew Hongolz-Hetling The

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55:16

Episode 18 - I'm a Terrible Reader with Stacy...

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2024/09/09

On this episode, Stacy Jeziorowski, who is not a terrible reader, discusses her resurgence as a reader after grad school and how thrillers that have kept her on the edge of her seat motivate her to read more. We also discuss our shared favorite, which we both collect, and how amazing the library is as a resource for our lives. The AI generated holiday romance movie Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Fire Exit by Morgan Talty The Radium Girls by Kate Moore The Vanishing

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01:05:36

Episode 17 - Book Clubs will Save the World with...

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2024/09/02

On this episode, Allison Yates and Fernanda Wetzel come on to talk about their organization, Read and Run Chicago, a book and run club that features specific books with coordinated runs in Chicago. They describe how accessible their organization is, open to anyone who might be interested in participating, and we get to talk about some incredible books that feature information and stories that open and affirm experiences that have been historically ignored. Read and Run Chicago Fall Event

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58:46

Episode 16 - Library Superuser with Emily McClanathan

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2024/08/26

On this episode, Emily McClanathan, a Chicago Public Library superuser, discusses her love of character-driven stories and excellent prose. She also talks about how reading has helped her become a better writer, as she writes both book reviews and theater reviews in Chicago. We get into some shared loves and Emily gets to share a hot take about a book she thinks is overrated. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Horror Movie by Paul

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01:00:02

Episode 15 - Percival Everett Fan Club with Ben Ustick

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2024/08/19

On this episode, Ben Ustick, the taproom manager at Off Color Mousetrap and I discuss some of our shared favorite books, the excellence of contemporary fiction, and his goal to read Percival Everett’s entire oeuvre this year. Get ready to be shocked yourself when you hear the book that shocked Ben. If you want to visit us at Off Color Book Club, check my instagram for the information on the next meeting!Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The God of the Woods by Liz

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43:02

Episode 14 - Information is Meant to be Shared with...

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2024/08/12

On this episode, Mawuli Grant Agbefe and I discuss his love for fascinating non-fiction, including one of my absolute favorite books ever that he recommended to me in January! We also discuss our shared love of being readers in Chicago, based on the gorgeous places to read and the incredible resource the Chicago Public Library is. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Nix by Nathan Hill The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric

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01:00:21

Episode 13 - Book Hunting with Tanima Kazi

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2024/08/05

On this episode, Tanima Kazi, a writer (get her novel here!) who loves language, shares her love of romance novels, favorite parts of her favorite books, and how her day job helps her build ideas for her own writing. She describes how books speak to her and even shares excerpts from her favorite books. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Nix by Nathan Hill Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church by

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01:09:52

Episode 12 - Establishing Empathy with Mike Finucane

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2024/07/29

On this episode, Mike Finucane, a campus minister at a high-school in St. Louis, and I discuss how books can help develop empathy. He also gives a great tip from his dad about how to tackle a large non-fiction text. We also confirm that collecting books shouldn’t be considered a bad habit if you love it. We talk about a lot of really intense books but I hope that our discussion will inspire readers to do a deep dive into some of the topics. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s

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51:17

Episode 11 - A Series of Series with Rachel Kilthorne

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2024/07/22

On this episode, Rachel Kilthorne, a self-processed nerd’s nerd, discusses her love of both fantasy novels and going deep on a subject in non-fiction. She names many series and discusses how she determines when to re-read or when to let go of a series. I also get to go on a soapbox rant about reading diversely, especially in genre fiction. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Nix by Nathan Hill The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Woodworm by Layla

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47:45

Episode 10 - Weird Does Not Translate to Screen with...

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2024/07/15

On this episode, Rachel Rolland, a hobby-enthusiast, discusses her love for weird books, including two authors with a decently large backlist that I’ve never heard of. We discuss how a book about accounting can help investigate the way we see the world, how some books just shouldn’t be adapted to screen, and her love for the bookstores where she worked. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Nix by Nathan Hill The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon No One Can

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54:41

Episode 9 - I'm Already Traveling Somewhere with...

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2024/07/08

On this episode, Monika and I discuss her love of fantasy, she mentions so many series, some longer than others, and we share the joy of staff picks in an indie bookstore. We also talk about the magic of airplane reading and how amazing Libby can be. If you are interested in the Reddit thread Monika mentions, you can find that here. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Nix by Nathan Hill Exhibit by R.O. Kwan The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean Bear by Julia

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45:52

Episode 8 - Poetry that Blows the Door off your Brain...

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2024/07/01

In this episode, Anna Deem, a high school English teacher in Chicago, and I discuss how seasons of life change our reading habits, her love of poetry, and our definitive shared overrated book. We also discuss the influence of the Beat generation on her writing and end with some excellent recommendations for books she enjoys with her 4-year-old daughter. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Dune by Frank Herbert The Nix by Nathan Hill Incidents Around the House by Josh

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49:23

Episode 7 - Speed Reading with Nuns with Mo Smith

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2024/06/24

On this episode, Mo Smith, the person I know who reads the most, and we discuss her experiences as a very early reader in school, a book habit that stuns me a little, and she gets to gush about her amazing backyard pool at her home in Las Vegas. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Dune by Frank Herbert The Only One Left by Riley Sager Books Highlighted by Mo: Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough On the Clock: What Low-Wage Word Did to

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52:57

Episode 6 - The Lynn Painter Book Club with Sarah Sabet

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2024/06/17

On this episode, Sarah Sabet and I discuss Scandi-Crime, how her book club fell in love with Lynn Painter, and we have an extended conversation about a fantastic organization that, unfortunately, neither of us have had a chance to connect with: @readandrunchicago on Instagram! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The Resort by Sarah Ochs Annie Bot by Sierra Greer Dune by Frank Herbert The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Books Highlighted by

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59:32

Episode 5 - Yummy Trash with Francesca Musumeci

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2024/06/10

On this episode, Francesca Musumeci and I discuss the wealth of indie bookstores we have in Chicago, how school can make reading less fun, and why it’s important to read what you like. She also tells some pretty great stories about her years working at Half-Price Books, including a hilarious mystery request from a customer that she manages to solve. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Iron Flame by Rebecca

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45:09

Episode 4 - Cuckoo Bananas Thrillers with Erin Jacobo

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2024/06/03

On this episode, Erin Jacobo and I discuss a lot of really juicy thrillers, her love of a heart wrenching story, and why romance just doesn’t work for us. She also tells some great stories about her family and their connection with reading, and we learn how much she has influenced my reading life! Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: His Name is George Floyd by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra Books

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01:03:24

Episode 3 - A Safe Place to Have Bad Feelings with...

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2024/05/27

A Safe Place to Have Bad Feelings with Tim Mueller Episode 3 On this episode, Tim Mueller and I discuss his passion for collecting books, comics, and other physical media; the magic and abundance of a used bookstore; and how the darkest kinds of books can develop the most empathy. Also, Tim recommends a host of underlooked books that you probably haven’t heard of (I sure hadn’t!). Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Ghosts in the Schoolyard by Eve L. Ewing Nightwatching

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53:59

The Beauty of Escaping into a Book with Carolyn Latshaw

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2024/05/20

The Beauty of Escaping into a Book with Carolyn Latshaw Episode 2 On this episode, Carolyn Latshaw and I discuss her love of classics, select ones at least, the joy and difficulty of getting absolutely swept up into a book, and a slew of great book recommendations that are a little unusual! Listen for a huge revelation on Carolyn’s part about one of her favorite books. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: The Gathering by C.J. Tudor Punk Rock Karaoke by Biana Xunise The

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47:11

Bathing in Darkness with Sam Wilmes

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2024/05/13

Bathing in Darkness with Sam Wilmes Episode 1 On this episode, Sam Wilmes and I discuss reading dark books including Stephen King, horror, and dark literary fiction. We find her book ick, a new-to-me source of books, and books that connect anxiety and depression and humor. Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel A Better World by Sarah Langan The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman Books Highlighted by Sam: The Shining by Stephen

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