The Book Dialogue

Italian landscape and the warmth of friendship. “The Enchanted April”, a novel written by Elizabeth von Arnim, tells the story of four women from different walks of life who rent a villa in Italy for a month in an attempt to escape their mundane lives. The novel follows the women as they explore the beauty of their surroundings, learn to appreciate the simple things in life, and find joy in the co...

S4 E2 Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young “Learning, at its core, is a broadening of horizons, of seeing things that were previously invisible and of recognizing capabilities within yourself that you didn't know existed” Scott H. Young In Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, Sc...

S4 E1: Welcome to Season 4 of The Book Dialogue Happy New Year from The Book Dialogue As we enter 2023, we are grateful for all the amazing books we have had the chance to share and discuss with you, our listeners. We thank you for adding to the conversations of 2022 and look forward to many more coming in the new year. Reading books expands our vocabulary, improves communication skills, builds re...

S3 E13: Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play,     And wild and sweet     The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom     Had rolled along     The unbroken song Of p...

S3 E12: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson Sarah shares her thoughts on “Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. “ Silent Spring  inspired the modern environmental movement, which began in earnest a decade later. It is recognized as the environmental text that “changed the world.” She aimed at igniting a democratic activist movement that would not only question the direction of science and technolog...

S3 E11 Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia Rebecca shares her thought on, “Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia” by Dave Astor “Literature can send our minds to another time and place, allowing us to forget our lives...

S3 E10: The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters Sarah shares her thoughts on “The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters” by Rachel Trethewey. As complex in their own way as their Mitford cousins, Winston and Clementine Churchill’s daughters each had a unique relationship with their famous father. Rachel Trethew...

S3 E9: The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson Welcome to The Book Dialogue. My name is Sarah and I’m so glad that you joined me today.  The Book Dialogue is an exploration of poetry and books, philosophy, and all the things in life that happen and occur in and around us. We have wonderful conversations, and I would love you to be able to join us in the conversation. Today,...

S3 E8: The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life Welcome to The Book Dialogue!   Thank you for listening in. Robin Sharma, The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.“Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own your morning. Elevate your life.” Sarah shares her thoughts on Robin Sharma’s book, The 5am Club. Rob...

S3 E7: Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life Welcome to The Book Dialogue!   Thank you for listening in. Michael Caine,  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life: “In the end, if I could give you one bit of advice, it would be to find what you love and do it as well as you can. Pursue your dream. And, even if you never catch it, you’ll enjoy the...

S3 E6: Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott Welcome to The Book Dialogue!   Thank you for listening in. “Mercy is radical kindness. Mercy means offering or being offered aid in desperate straits. Mercy is not deserved. It involves absolving the unabsolvable, forgiving the unforgivable. Mercy brings us to the miracle of apology, given and accepted, to unashamed humil...

S3 E5: Bernie Rhodenbarr doesn’t generally get philosophical about his criminal career. He’s good at it, it’s addictively exciting—and it pays a whole lot better than pushing old tomes. He steals therefore he is, period.” Lawrence Block, The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. Bernie Rhodenbarr is bookseller by day, thief by night.  It is a dynamic...

S3 E4 Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss three of the murder mystery series that they are reading.  Hear about Harry and Kat in the Mydworth Mysteries; meet Alfie in the Bunburry Mysteries; or Hamish in M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth Mysteries.    Perhaps there is a series that you would like to share with us.  Don't forget to find us at www.thebookdialogue.com and tell us about what you're read...

S3 E3:  We are so excited to be launching video content on this podcast!  Watch -- and let us know what you think -- AND what you're reading.  Let's start a conversation.

S3 E2:  Join Rebecca and Sarah in discussing Angela Duckworth's book - "The Power of Passion and Perseverance."  You may have seen one of her TED Talks -- this book specifically talks about "grit."  This book is worth reading ... perhaps you might want to take the "grit test?"  Why don't you listen in and contribute to the conversation?  We'd love to hear from you.

S3 E1:  Join Sarah and Rebecca in the first podcast of 2022 - the Season 3 opener of The Book Dialogue is a celebration of the work of Rachel Kadish's book "The Weight of Ink."  Warning -- no spoilers - just a great conversation!  After listening, you'll want to run out and pick up a copy.  This is a book that must be on your reading list for 2022!  We'd love to hear what...

S2 E1: What is Flow?  How does one achieve it?  Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book "Flow: Living at the Peak of Your Abilities."  What are your thoughts on the subject?  Why not let us know?  Tell us on our website at www.thebookdialogue.com.  Thanks for listening in.  -- Sarah & Rebecca

S1 E14: Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss Madeline Miller's book, "Circe."   A Goodreads Choice 2018 winner, this is a must read book that is the story of the heroine, Circe, journey in the world of the Olympian gods.  You won't want to miss this one!

S1 E13: Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discussion Viktor Frankl's book,"Yes to Life," and Eckhart Tolle's, "The Power of Now."  We'd love to hear your thoughts on how these two men have impacted your life.  Do you live in the now?  Do you find meaning in suffering?  Your ideas and experiences are valued.  Why not visit our website at www.thebookdialogue.com and share your...

S1 E12:  Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss "How Women Rise" by Marshall Goldsmith and Sally Helgesen.  Do women and men behave differently in the workplace?  Join the conversation as we talk through the 12 habits that are holding women back in advancing their careers.  Do you agree? Listen and let us know your thoughts.  Don't forget to check out our website at www.th...

S1 E11:  Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss creativity and whether or not you must be born with the ability to be creative or whether there are ways that you can develop your creativity.  Listen in and then join the conversation!  We'd love to hear from you at www.thebookdialogue.com.

S1 E10:  Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss the importance of including fiction literature in your reading list!  And ... this is one set of books that you will want to add to that list.

S1 E9:  Reading a story ... how does reading enhance our life?  How do we experience life through the telling of a tale?  Can fiction be educational?  Listen to Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss, "The Secrets We Kept," by Lara Prescott."  Why don't you join the conversation?  Come find us on www.thebookdialogue.com. 

S1 E8:  Join Rebecca and Sarah and their special guest, Frances, as they discuss how they choose their books and what they hope to gain out of those choices.

S1 E7:  Join Rebecca and Sarah as they get into the thoughts expressed by Brene Brown in her book, “The Power of Vulnerability.”