I'd Rather Be Reading
Episodes
Dr. Melissa Shapiro on How a Dog Named Piglet Changed Her Life
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about the wonderdog Piglet. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family by Dr. ...
Susan Ronald on the Kennedy Family's Patriarch
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about the Kennedy dynasty. The Ambassador: Joseph P. Kennedy at the Court of St. James's 1938-1940 by Susan ...
Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Liz Baker Plosser on Successful Mornings
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about how to have successful mornings! Own Your Morning: Reset Your A.M. Routine To Unlock Your Potential by...
Gary Ginsberg on the Friendships of U.S. Presidents
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about presidential friendships. Check out: First Friends: The Powerful, Unsung (And Unelected) People Who S...
Kathy Iandoli on Aaliyah's Life and Legacy
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about Aaliyah. Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah by Kathy Iandoli
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit on His Life -- and College Football
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Out of the Pocket by Kirk Herbstreit. Out of the Pocket: Football, Fatherhood, and College GameDay Satu...
Amy Argetsinger on the Miss America Pageant's Centennial
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading about Miss America. There She Was: The Secret History of Miss America by Amy Argetsinger
Dr. Tony Brooks on the War in Afghanistan
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Leave No Man Behind by Dr. Tony Brooks. Leave No Man Behind: The Untold Story of the Rangers’ Unrelenting ...
Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child on Depression, Loving Yourself, and Hope
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading literally anything written by Michelle Williams. Seriously, who doesn't want to read this? Michelle Williams...
Nicole Caruso on the #WorthyofWearing Movement
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Worthy of Wearing. Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses Our Feminine Genius by Nicole Caruso You...
Lauren Messiah on Creating Your Signature Style
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Style Therapy. Style Therapy: 30 Days to Your Signature Style by Lauren Messiah Producer's note: I need sty...
Karen Alpert on Raising Good Kids
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be A-holes! This is relatable and poignant. Make sure you listen to t...
Former Miss Teen USA Shelly Bartholomew on Life's Beautiful Messes
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading This Beautiful Mess. Shelly Bartholomew is a former Miss Teen USA and a fantastic writer. This Beauti...
Dr. Kristin Neff on Fierce Self-Compassion
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Fierce Self-Compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff has a great website! Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness...
Ron Friedman on Reverse Engineering Your Way to Success
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading something to help her be great, and it sounds like she found it! Rachel welcomes Ron Friedman to talk about h...
The Bachelorette's Desiree Hartsock Siegfried on How Her Faith Led Her to Love
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will you accept this rose? Rachel would rather be reading this book on the beach this week. The Road to Roses: Heartbreak, Hope, and Finding S...
Love Is Blind's Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed on Falling in Love -- and Staying in Love
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an American who survived the start of the pandemic thanks to Netflix, these guests need no introduction. This week, Rachel would rather be r...
Thursday Three with Special Guest C.J. Wade
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Thursday Three has a special guest -- C.J. Wade. You can find C.J. Wade's musings and a link to all of her most important writings on her...
Scott O'Neil on Living Life Fully Present
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the book mentioned in the show: Be Where Your Feet Are: Seven Principles to Keep You Present, Grounded, and Thriving by Scott O'Neil
The Incomparable Sparky Reardon
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calling this a Thursday Three would just be lying to you. It is 38 minutes of pure book loving bliss. If you can't find a book you enjoy reading from ...
Katie Sturino on Body Positivity
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rachel would rather be reading Body Talk by Katie Sturino. Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life by Katie Stur...
Thursday Three with Special Guest Carla Jean Whitley
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week for our Thursday Three, Rachel is joined by fellow voracious reader and writer Carla Jean Whitley. First, check out the three books that Ca...
Jean Becker on President George H.W. Bush
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books mentioned in the show: The Man I Knew: The Amazing Story of George H. W. Bush's Post-Presidency by Jean Becker Destiny and Power: ...
Thursday Three
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books mentioned in the show: Best Seat in the House: 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son by Jack Nicklaus II The Bench by Meghan,...
Brian Moylan on Bravo’s Real Housewives
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books mentioned in the show: The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives by Brian Moylan Sign up for Brian's Housewives ne...
Thursday Three
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books mentioned in the show: How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman What Happe...
Lisa Napoli on the Rise of Women in Journalism
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the books mentioned in the show: Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie by Lisa Napoli The Girls in the Balcony: Women, Men, and The New York Times b...
Welcome to I'd Rather Be Reading!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is in store for us in Season 1 of I'd Rather Be Reading? Take a listen!