In this episode, we get excited about two books: Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp by Michelle Moran and Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi.... more

If we say ‘Mongolia,’ and you imagine an eagle hunter on horseback silhouetted against an endless blue sky and vast... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: A Season for That by Steve Hoffman and The God of the Woods by Liz... more

As you read these words and listen to our podcast, we’re all riding on a ball about 8000 miles (13,000... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: A Super Upsetting Cookbook about Sandwiches by Tyler Kord and Good Material by Dolly Alderton.... more

India seems committed to being over-the-top in the best way possible. It’s colorful, noisy, crowded, vast, deeply historic, spiritual, vibrantly... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart and Hip-Hop is History by Quest Love. Then Mel delves... more

Is New York City the world capital of… everything? It’s sure putting up a good effort. We could talk about how... more

In this episode, we get excited about two books: The Main Character by Jaclyn Goldis and The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Then... more

According to people in the know, there are two Frances: Paris and the rest of the (alluring, picturesque) country. In... more