Poetry Reading for Beginners: The How And The Why (S9E7)
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What are the hosts' current reads and why do they recommend them?
Hey readers, welcome to the Currently Reading Podcast. We are bookish best friends who spend time every week talking about the books that we've read recently. And as you know, we won't shy away from having
strong opinions. So get ready. We are light on the
chit-chat, heavy on the book talk, and our conversations will always be spoiler-free. Today we'll discuss our current reads, a readerly deep dive, and a little something bookish before we go.
I'm Meredith Monday Schwartz. I'm both a mom and a meme and a full-time CEO living in Austin, Texas.
How does "Klara and the Sun" explore artificial friends and what makes it a good read?
And I am so happy when great authors get their flowers.
And I'm Katie Conn, a single homeschooling mom of four in Arizona, and sometimes I'm weirdly protective of this space. This is episode number seven of season nine, and we are so glad you're here. This'll be interesting.
Why does "Sourdough" resonate with tech‑savvy readers and how does the sourdough starter become a metaphor?
Katie. I'm interested in that bite-sized intro. But first, let me tell you that we are going to do a deep dive today that is going to be more interesting than it sounds, if I might so boldly suggest that that is the case. And our deep dive today is on how to get into reading poetry and why you might want to do that.
Yes, I'm excited to talk about this because it's been a challenge at times for me as well.
Specifically, we've gotten some questions from people saying, I'm kind of interested in the notion of reading poetry. How should I do it?
What makes "Tentacles and Triathlons" a fun monster‑romance for a summer read?
And then I think we have to answer the question, why? Why should you do it? Right.
How does "Mad Mabel" blend mystery tropes with fresh storytelling?
So that's what we're gonna talk about later on today. And it's gonna be more interesting than it sounds. But first of all, let's get to the good stuff and let's talk about our bookish moments of the week. Katie, you talked about protecting our space.
Workspace, the one that that you and I share, Meredith. I had the funniest experience this past weekend when my one of my bonus moms, I would call her, saved me a New York Times article, like clipped it out to share with me, because that's what that generation does, right?
What is the purpose of "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" and why is it a great middle‑grade/adult crossover?
Yes. Meredith, I know you're also a subscriber to the Times, so you probably already saw this, but she made sure to save and bring to me. A spot like article highlighting the fact that former President Obama is starting a book podcast. Yes, I saw that. Mm-hmm. Excuse me. Listen, I am never one to disparage Mr. Obama. I love him.
How can listeners start reading poetry: practical tips and why it matters?
She gave it to me in good faith. Look, you're in such good company. This is amazing. But listen, listen, I know he's not listening. It's okay. But some of us started our book podcasts with nothing and nobody and just hoped that 10 people would listen. And it seems totally unfair to me to start it with 43 million Instagram followers. What? That's starting at the finish line. So I got a little huffy about it, right? But then of course I read this whole article anyway, and it turns out it's a limited series of six episodes about the books that he says have stayed with me throughout my life, and each one has something to teach us about the human experience. He's also quoted as saying: At a time when fewer people are able to sit down with a book, it's important to remember the joy and power that can come from reading.
And of course, that's a message we can all get. behind. So on that note, I do wish for great success for former President Barack Obama for his new podcast, a great book with Barack Obama. But I also beg and plead that it's really only six episodes.
What resources and community ideas help readers discover new poets and keep a poetry habit?
Yeah. Come play in our playground and then be like, bye, have fun, friends.
It does lend credibility to the whole concept of having a book podcast, right? So like that's a good thing. And it is good company. It is very, very good company. I think you know, our take has always been from the very beginning that the more people talking about books, the more people will be reading books, which will just High tides raise all boats, isn't that right? And so every time, certainly lots and lots of shows have come into the realm and some of them have stayed and grown, some of them have gone away. And so I always just am happy when there's more people talking about books because I enjoy all of these other book podcasts too.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the hosts' current reads and why do they recommend them?
0:10–0:40
2
How does "Klara and the Sun" explore artificial friends and what makes it a good read?
0:40–0:57
3
Why does "Sourdough" resonate with tech‑savvy readers and how does the sourdough starter become a metaphor?
0:57–1:31
4
What makes "Tentacles and Triathlons" a fun monster‑romance for a summer read?
1:31–1:35
5
How does "Mad Mabel" blend mystery tropes with fresh storytelling?
1:35–2:02
6
What is the purpose of "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" and why is it a great middle‑grade/adult crossover?
2:02–2:24
7
How can listeners start reading poetry: practical tips and why it matters?
2:24–3:24
8
What resources and community ideas help readers discover new poets and keep a poetry habit?
3:24–57:09
Speakers
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