Best Sample Library Podcasts (2025)

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The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages 1:17:38

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Happy Solstice, everyone! In the northern hemisphere today we have the least amount of daylight of any day of the year. Below the equator it has the most! And as we do every December solstice it's time for our annual "Best Of" episode of 3 Books. 3 Books is our award-winning 22-year-long conversation to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative b…

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S13 Ep8: The Sin Eater's Buffet 39:10

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Welcome, Dear Guest! We hope you're hungry for knowledge about getting others into Heaven by risking your own soul, because tonight, we have for you the complete telling of the life of a professional Sin Eater! Included in the telling are "scapegoats" and "whipping boys," with a dash of Holiday cheer brought to you by our own Eric & Jill, who have …

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Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system 41:22

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Who we are is a function of where we are. Do you agree with that? Who you are depends on where you are. We're different people in different places, right? You're different in the board room than you are on vacation. You're different with your parents than you are with your kids. I'm different hanging out with Malcolm Gladwell in his West Village ap…

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Ep 442 - Yearly Reading Wrap Up + 2026 Challenge Reveal! 40:32

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Brea and Mallory wrap up their year in reading. Plus, they reveal the 2026 Reading Glasses (Glasses) Challenge! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes.com CODE: GLASSES Storyworth www.storyworth.com/GLASSES Links - Reading Glasse…

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My Book 'Canada is Awesome' | Full Audiobook 58:44

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This podcast is me reading a little book I put out earlier this year: CANADA IS AWESOME It's an audio book about all the weird, wonderful, beautiful things that make Canada ... Canada. Did you ever notice Canadians speak in the collective? "What do you think of the weather we're having?" "Shall we grab a Timmy's before the meeting?" "Think we have …

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Ep 441 - Best Books of the Year 2025! 56:38

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Brea and Mallory pick their best books of the year! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES GreenChef www.greenchef.com/GLASSESGRAZA CODE: GLASSESGRAZA Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Wish…

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S13 Ep7: The Ghost Ship, Octavius 34:48

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How very good of you to visit, dear guest! Do step into the Reading Room and warm your weary bones near the fire. Tonight, we have just the thing to take your mind off all the dreadfulness in the world- a ship, a ghost ship, The Octavius. Lost, then found, then lost again. And argued about to this day...as to its whereabouts. Rest...and hear the ta…

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Chapter 155: Bulle the Bookseller broadens borders and births bibliophiles 1:19:11

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We're back to Africa! Last month we kicked off a little Kenyan series on 3 Books and today I'm thrilled to share another chapter recorded in the heart of pulsing downtown Nairobi in the country's top bookstore. I landed after an overnight flight and immediately filled my belly with fresh samosas, pakoras, curried goat tripe, and fresh tamarind ju…

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Ep 440 - Best Book COVERS of the Year + Alonso Duralde! 48:30

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Brea and Mallory pick their favorite book covers of 2025. Plus they interview Alonso Duralde about his new Christmas movie book, and give ideas for gifts for ereaders. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Gl…

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Ep 439 - How to Make a Best of List + Meredith from Fangoria! 51:25

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Brea and Mallory discuss what goes into making a best-of book list. Plus, they interview Meredith Borders from Fangoria about their new book, and recommend immersive books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Aura Frames www.auraframes.com CODE: GLASSES…

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S13 Ep6: Beware The Rougarou! 37:15

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It's Mr. Darling's birthday! To celebrate (and salivate), tonight's reading will be all about everyone's favorite Cajun werewolf, The Rougarou! If you're ravenous to know just how a French lycanthrope got their claws sunk into the Louisiana swamplands, do we have a fluffy tale to tell you! These fanged beasties are rumored to have influenced a war,…

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Ep 438 - What’s the Ideal Wheelhouse Size? 40:39

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Brea and Mallory debate whether or not your wheelhouse can be too big. Plus, they list libraries that give out of country cards, and recommend books that will metaphorically punch you in the stomach. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Apron www.apronno…

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Chapter 36: Two teenage Mormon missionaries on missing mom to make miracles 1:23:23

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So one day I'm out taking one of my magical life-changing long walks when suddenly two guys are like "Hi! How are you?!" And I look up kind of stunned because I'm walking around downtown Toronto where no one really pops out of the woodwork to shout a "Hi! How are you?!" at you … What do I see? Two young men smiling back at me. Like, big smiles! G…

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Ep 437 - So Many Magical Cafes - Our Favorite Establishments in Books! 40:30

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Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Factor www.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OF…

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S13 Ep5: Welcome to Hellmouth! 38:53

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Ever wanted to leap into the fiery depths of an eternally-burning, monster mouth of Hell? Good! Then stick with us, because tonight, we have just that very thing all heated up and ready to welcome you! You don't see a HellMouth every day, yet you know exactly what one is. Why is that? Ms. Merrick offers you a cavernous inferno of knowledge on the h…

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Ep 436 - Most Anticipated for November & December + THE LIBRARIANS! 59:10

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Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books for November and December! Plus, they interview the filmmaker behind the new documentary The Librarians, Kim A. Snyder. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - IngramSpark www.ingramspark.com/learnmore Gree…

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Chapter 154: Peter Kimani on conquering the curse of choreographed colonialism 2:22:53

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We're heading to Africa! Over the years we have taken the 3 Books podcast on the road many times ... from recording in Judy Blume's bookstore in Key West to to the back of Jackie's Uber in St. Louis to Jonathan Haidt's kitchen in New York we've gone where the stories take us. And for the first time we are going to the 55-country and 1.5 billi…

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Ep 435 - Human Monsters + Alma Katsu! 49:33

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Brea and Mallory recommend horror novels with human monsters for Halloween! Plus they interview Glasser favorite Alma Katsu about her new book FIEND. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES IngramSpark w…

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S13 Ep4: Folk Magic Witchcraft Expo! 43:24

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So, if your granny casts a love spell on your neighbor's donkey, is that folk magic, or witchcraft? Or granny magic? Tonight, your bewitching host will help you sift through all of the hair and fingernail clippings to find out. Magic, for the sake of good, and for the sake of... not-so-good, has been practiced by witches and common folk alike for s…

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Ep 434 - How to Find the Perfect Writing Style for Your Brain 35:48

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Brea and Mallory discuss how specific writing styles can make or break a book. Plus, they solve a reader problem about reading in public, and recommend novels about banned books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - Factor Meals www.factormeals.com CODE:…

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Chapter 35: Jen Agg on fussy feminism and ferocious fastidiousness 1:13:03

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"Whatever Jen Agg says is worth listening to," said Anthony Bourdain. I fully agree! If you live in Toronto you probably know Jen Agg. If you don't, let me tell you she runs the best restaurants in town! Come visit and try them! Her most recent stunner is a two-story converted auto-body shop turned Toronto Life #1 ranked restaurant called "General…

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Ep 433 - Epistolary Novels and Upsetting Libby Changes! 37:04

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Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read an epistolary book! Plus, they discuss the change in Libby’s suspend hold system that has Glassers in a tizzy, and solve a reader problem about wrist pain. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glas…

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S13 Ep3: High Strangeness at Highgate Cemetery 45:57

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Welcome, Spooky Lovely! We have a fabulous evening planned for you in Highgate Cemetery! There will be gruesome finds, battling vampire hunters, rattled bones, and wandering ghosts- all shared with you by your rumored witch host! So, breathe deep, the gathering gloom, and pick out your spot in The Reading Room! We're so happy to see you! Special Th…

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Ep 432 - Hot Tips for Focusing on Reading + Adam Sockel! 1:04:10

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Brea and Mallory give out tips on improving your reading focus! Plus, they test out the new app Focus Friend, and interview long time friend of the show Adam Sockel about his new book. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Li…

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Meaningful patient involvement in HTA decision making: where do we go from here? 19:09

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Chapter: 153: Carl Honoré imparts illuminating insights into intentional idleness 1:52:51

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The pace of living is accelerating. I often feel like things are happening too quickly to process ... the reels are going too fast, the scrolls have too many colors, the information feed feels like a flood. I just can't process it all! Do you feel the same way? If so you need this conversation as much as I did. Carl Honoré is the godfather of the "…

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Ep 431 - Did Not Finish Books Vs Not Right Now Books 36:46

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Brea and Mallory discuss a new way to sort out your dumped books, give advice for reluctant book dumpers, and recommend sister books. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Faceb…

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S13 Ep2: Sweet Teeth 45:08

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You look peckish, Dear Guest! How about a little something you can sink your teeth into? Teeth, from every kind of animal, including you, have had a special kind of power and lore about them since forever! Tonight, Ms. Merrick intends to expose the roots of tooth folklore and witchcraft– witchcraft containing the magical ingredient... TEETH! Join u…

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Ep 430 - The Easiest Type of Book Club + Wet Books 32:26

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Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read a book with a two person book club! Plus, they solve a problem about putting damaged books in a Little Free Library, and recommend books set in Scotland but NOT Edinburgh. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store …

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Chapter 27: Robin the Bartender on fiddling with frankincense and fighting for freedom 1:37:11

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Ep 429 - Aging Up Your Book Taste + Becky Spratford! 1:09:23

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Brea and Mallory talk about how to age up your reading tastes from YA to adult (and if you should bother!). Plus, they have Becky Spratford on to discuss her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR, and they recommend fantasy books with NO spice. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - ZocDoc ww…

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S13 Ep1: Palmistry - Palm Mystery 48:38

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It said that "your fate is in your hands" - Learn how, with Miranda's voice in your ears, in this insightful reading on Palmistry! Hear of this mystical practice, its ancient roots, and how it spread across time. Find out which cultures embraced it, and just who made it into the thriving tool of divination that is to this day. And, how you...can ea…