This month, we’re talking about all things children’s literature! We dive into our earliest memories around kids’ books that we read, our reading habits as children, childhood reading rituals, and even what today’s children’s book landscape looks and feels like to us, as adults with children & niblings. This one’s a juicy conversation, especially as we dive into painful reflections about some of the literature from our youth.

Today, our hosts chat with lauded archivist and author Dorothy Berry! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes discussion about Dorothy’s writing process for The House Archives Built; her favorite genres; and how family legacy shapes her professional + creative work. It’s a fantastic convo that covers all the bases, AND you’ll get some fun non-fiction recs to boot. 👀

Our hosts discuss, round-robin style, the Fall 2026 books they’re most excited about. Get ready for new titles from beloved authors, piping hot tropes (dark academia, anyone?), and even a few academic titles. Gird your wallets and hide your already-full bookshelves; this episode’s coming for them!

Hosts nicholae cline, Jen Brown, Sofia Leung discuss what makes their favorite books particularly potent. They consider how each of these books shaped them and their current reading interests.

nicholae cline, Jen Brown, Sofia Leung discuss what makes their favorite books particularly potent. They consider how each of these books shaped them and their current reading interests.

nicholae cline, Jen Brown, Sofia Leung discuss their favorite genres and set the record straight: romances always have happy endings.