Episode 18: Now That We Think About Friendship with special guest Renee Swindle

In this engaging conversation, Allison and Alice invite author (and friend) Renee Swindle. Together, they explore the multifaceted nature of friendship, particularly through the lens of literature and through Renee new novel, Francine’s Spectacular Crash & Burn. They discuss the profound impact of personal connections, the complexities of female friendships, and the role of self-discovery in nurturing these relationships. The dialogue highlights how literature reflects the dynamics of friendship, as well as the importance of authentic connections in personal growth and creative expression.Mentions:Francine Spectacular Crash and BurnEating Again (The Recipes that Healed Me)The People We KeepHome of the American CircusTara Brach’s podcastYou can follow Renee Swindle on Instagram or through her websiteTo be part of future episodes email Allison and Alice at [email protected] (or send a voice note, or comment or DM on Substack or 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 comfort rituals, what do you do to respect the environment (stories, anecdotes, suggestions on recycling, buying pre-loved, etc.), your relationship with nature, recommendations of recent films and TV shows you’ve enjoyed, and with stories of hope that helped you get through a hard time in your life.Listen to new episodes every Monday on MyAudiobrary Apple Podcast, & Spotify! 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