Episode 11: Now That We Think About Fiction and Memoir

This week, Alice Carbone Tench and Allison Larkin compare the experience of reading memoir to the intense engagement of fiction as they explore the importance of reading, the healing power of storytelling, and the magic of the American library system. They discuss the impact of life changes on their reading habits and the need to rediscover the joy of reading as an adult.We hope you enjoy this conversation!Links:Why Did the Novel-Reading Man Disappear? By Joseph BernsteinAuthors & Books Mentioned:Joan DideonTig Notaro - I’m Just A PersonDon DiLillo - White NoiseKelly Bishop - The Third Gilmore GirlSamantha Harvey - OrbitalPaul Murray - The Bee StingMia McKenzie - These HeathensRenee Swindle - Francine’s Spectacular Crash & BurnMike Campbell - HeartbreakerGriffin Dunne - The Friday Afternoon ClubCharlaine Harris - Sookie Stackhouse Series (True Blood)You can find all of these titles on our new Bookshop storefront.To be part of future episodes email Allison and Alice at [email protected] (or leave a voice note, comment, or a DM here or on Instagram) with stories about libraries (Did your library have a summer reading program? What is your favorite library memory? How do you use the library now? Do you have a tribute to a favorite librarian? Are you a librarian?) your favorite food memory, miracles you have witnessed in your life (those small things in life that guide us), what do you do to respect the environment (stories, anecdotes, suggestions on recycling, buying pre-loved, etc.), and with stories of hope that helped you get through a hard time in your life.Listen to new episodes every Monday on Audiobrary! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nowthatwethinkaboutit.substack.com