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The Book Dialogue
by The Book Dialogue
Two sisters in conversation about books, how they change lives, enrich our communities and allow us to grow and evolve as people.Sarah Ahmadi and Rebecca Budd
Episodes
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Discovering Lives Through Non-Fiction | The Book Dialogue Why
S7 E5: Discovering Lives Through Non-Fiction | The Book Dialogue Why Welcome to The Book Dialogue. Have you ever been so caught up in a biography that you hoped the ending might somehow be different? In this episode, we talk about reading non-fiction and the lives we discover through its pages....
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The Happiness Cure by Anders Hansen
S7 E4: The Happiness Cure by Anders Hansen What if our brains aren’t designed to make us happy? In this episode of The Book Dialogue, we discuss “The Happiness Cure: Why You’re Not Built for Constant Happiness, and How to Enjoy the Journey”, by renowned psychiatrist and well-being expert Dr.…
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The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr
S7 E3: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr Welcome to The Book Dialogue, where thoughtful reading meets lively conversation.In this episode, we dive into The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr — a provocative and timely book…
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The Stories We Carry: The Sealwoman’s Gift by Sally Magnusson
S7 E2: The Stories We Carry: The Sealwoman’s Gift by Sally Magnusson In 1627, hundreds of Icelanders were taken from their homes and carried across the sea into slavery in Algiers. Among them were a Lutheran minister, his wife Ásta, and their children. In The Sealwoman’s Gift, Sally Magnusson...
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The Launch of the Letters to Vincent Podcast
S7 E1: The Launch of the Letters to Vincent Podcast Welcome to The Book Dialogue! In this special episode, we open the first letter in a new series that invites quiet contemplation and creative connection: Letters to Vincent. Inspired by the life and art of Vincent van Gogh, this project uses his...
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Into the Unknown: A Book Dialogue on Mystery, Wilderness, and Wonder
S6 E10: Into the Unknown: A Book Dialogue on Mystery, Wilderness, and Wonder Featuring “The Whisper on the Night Wind” by Adam Shoalts and “In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond” by John Zada What draws us into the forest, beyond the last known path? Why do we seek the places where maps grow vague…
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Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything by James Gleick
S6 E9: Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything by James Gleick Welcome to The Book Dialogue, where thoughtful reading meets lively conversation. In this episode, we dive into Faster: The Acceleration of Just About Everything by James Gleick, bestselling author of Genius and Chaos. With...
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Celebrating Helen Hoyt
S6 E8: Celebrating Helen Hoyt: A Summer Conversation between Sarah and Rebecca It was a golden afternoon in the heart of summer when we met to celebrate a quiet but powerful voice in American poetry—Helen Hoyt. As sisters and co-hosts of The Book Dialogue, we’ve often found ourselves drawn to…
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Sarah and Rebecca on Exploring the Depths of Poetry
S6 E7: Sarah and Rebecca on Exploring the Depths of Poetry Welcome to another episode of The Book Dialogue Podcast! Poetry, with its rhythmic cadences and vivid imagery, speaks to the very essence of human experience. It captures our joys, sorrows, hopes, and dreams. When we read poetic words, we...
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Embrace the Magic: Why Fantasy Literature Inspires Us
S6 E6: Embrace the Magic: Why Fantasy Literature Inspires Us Welcome to our latest discussion on The Book Dialogue where we dive into the enchanting world of fantasy! From mystical realms filled with dragons and wizards to epic quests that captivate the imagination, fantasy literature and media...
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Sarah and Rebecca in the Studio
S6 E5: Sarah and Rebecca are in the Studio Welcome to The Book Dialogue Video Podcast! We are thrilled to welcome you to The Book Dialogue “Studio”. We are now embracing a vibrant new chapter as we launch our video podcast series! This initiative enhances our commitment to bringing you deeper...
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Reading Helen Hoyt, Poet and Visionary
S6 E4: Reading Helen Hoyt, Poet and Visionary Sarah and Rebecca invite you to join them as they explore the poetry of Helen Hoyt through her poem Annunciation. Poet Helen Hoyt (1887-1972), born in Norwalk, Connecticut, was the daughter of former Pennsylvania governor Henry Hoyt. Educated at…
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Should We Journal?
S6 E3: Should We Journal? Welcome to The Book Dialogue Thank you for listening in! Welcome to another episode of The Book Dialogue! Today, we’re diving into a topic that has sparked much debate among creatives and thinkers alike: Should we journal? Join us as we explore the transformative…
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How Should One Read a Book by Virginia Woolf
S6 E2: How Should One Read a Book by Virginia Woolf Welcome to The Book Dialogue Thank you for listening in! We are excited to share our conversation on Virginia Woolf’s thought-provoking article, “How should one read a book.” We explore her perspective on the reading process, highlighting the...
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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
S6 E1: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Welcome to 2025!! We are thrilled that you joined us for another season of The Book Dialogue. The World Moves Fast: Finding Your Inner Peace Welcome to a new episode of our podcast, where today we’ll be diving into the calming...
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The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson
S5 E4: The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in! Join us today as we discuss The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson. Sarah is excited to share her thoughts on reading about eels, one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Patrik Svensson’s profound...
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44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith
S5 E3: 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith Welcome to the Book Dialogue Thank you for listening in! Welcome to another episode of the Book Dialogue Podcast! We are travelling virtually with Alexander McCall Smith to the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. The address is 44 Scotland Street…
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Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
S5 E2: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson Welcome to The Book Dialogue. Thank you for listening in! Leonardo da Vinci's multifaceted genius continues to inspire audiences centuries after his time. In this podcast conversation, Sarah discusses Walter Isaacson's book on the legendary artist,...
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Sarah & Rebecca on Poetry
S5 E1: Sarah & Rebecca on Poetry Welcome to the Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. A few weeks ago, my sister, Rebecca, and I embarked on a memorable journey to the picturesque city of Victoria, B.C. The charming ambience and scenic beauty of this destination provided the perfect backdrop...
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Sarah’s Musings on Katherine Mansfield and her poem, “The Meeting”.
S4 E13: Sarah’s Musings on Katherine Mansfield and her poem, “The Meeting”. The Meeting by Katherine Mansfield We started speaking, Looked at each other, then turned away. The tears kept rising to my eyes. But I could not weep. I wanted to take your hand But my hand trembled. You kept counting…
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Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
S4 E12: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in! Sarah and Rebecca take you into the fascinating world of Thomas Erikson’s book, “Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business...
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The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
S4 E11: The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Welcome to the Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in! Join Sarah and Rebecca for a captivating discussion on “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion. In this thought-provoking book, Joan Didion takes us on a deeply personal journey...
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Learning French, Reading French
S4 E10: Learning French, Reading French Welcome to The Book Dialogue. Thank you for listening in! Join Sarah and Rebecca in a discussion of reading a book in a second language. Reading books in the language that they were written allows a reader to fully experience the author’s intended meaning…
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Metropolitan Stories: A Novel by Christine Coulson
S4 E9: Metropolitan Stories: A Novel by Christine Coulson Thank you for listening in! Today, Rebecca will be sharing her thoughts on Metropolitan Stories: A Novel by Christine Coulson Metropolitan Stories: A Novel by Christine Coulson is a captivating read that will transport you into the world…
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Books, Movies and Perceptions
S4 E8: Books, Movies and Perceptions Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in! In today's episode, Sarah and Rebecca discuss the influence of the books we read, the movies we watch, and the stories we hear. This conversation explores the relationship between books and movies and…
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Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
S4 E7: Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw Young adult books are essential for beginning a life-long journey of reading. “You are both daring and unscrupulous, and you think fast. I have been looking for a person with those particular characteristics. Also I noticed you speak...
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Why Isn’t My Brain Working by Dr. Datis Kharrazian
S4 E6: Why Isn’t My Brain Working? by Dr. Datis Kharrazian Sarah shares her thoughts on Why Isn’t My Brain Working? by Dr. Datis Kharrazian "Three of the more common outcomes of brain degeneration problems are fatigue, depression, and gastrointestinal problems, though they are rarely treated as...
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Word Craft: Prose & Poetry - The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry by Colleen M Chesebro
S4 E5: Word Craft: Prose & Poetry: The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry by Colleen M Chesebro Welcome to The Book Dialogue with Sarah & Rebecca. Rebecca shares her thoughts on Colleen M Chesebro’s book, “Word Craft: Prose & Poetry: The Art of Crafting Syllabic Poetry.” Thank you for listening in!…
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Raising The Peaceable Kingdom by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
S4 E4: Raising the Peaceable Kingdom by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson Sarah shares her thoughts on: Raising the Peaceable Kingdom by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. Raising the Peaceable Kingdom by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson is a book that explores the relationship between humans and animals. Through a...
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Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
Italian landscape and the warmth of friendship. “The Enchanted April”, a novel written by Elizabeth von Arnim, tells the story of four women from different walks of life who rent a villa in Italy for a month in an attempt to escape their mundane lives. The novel follows the women as they explore...
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Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young
S4 E2 Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young “Learning, at its core, is a broadening of horizons, of seeing things that were previously invisible and of recognizing capabilities within yourself that you didn't know existed” Scott…
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Welcome to Season 4 of The Book Dialogue
S4 E1: Welcome to Season 4 of The Book Dialogue Happy New Year from The Book Dialogue As we enter 2023, we are grateful for all the amazing books we have had the chance to share and discuss with you, our listeners. We thank you for adding to the conversations of 2022 and look forward to many more...
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Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
S3 E13: Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! And thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along The unbroken…
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
S3 E12: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson Sarah shares her thoughts on “Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. “Silent Spring inspired the modern environmental movement, which began in earnest a decade later. It is recognized as the environmental text that “changed the world.” She aimed at igniting a...
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Dave Astor and Fascinating Facts
S3 E11 Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia Rebecca shares her thought on, “Fascinating Facts About Famous Fiction Authors and the Greatest Novels of All Time: The Book Lover’s Guide to Literary Trivia” by…
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The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine's Daughters
S3 E10: The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters Sarah shares her thoughts on “The Churchill Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Winston and Clementine’s Daughters” by Rachel Trethewey. As complex in their own way as their Mitford cousins, Winston and...
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The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson
S3 E9: The Things We Dare Not Tell by Henry Lawson Welcome to The Book Dialogue. My name is Sarah and I’m so glad that you joined me today. The Book Dialogue is an exploration of poetry and books, philosophy, and all the things in life that happen and occur in and around us. We have wonderful...
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The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life
S3 E8: The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. Robin Sharma, The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.“Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own...
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life
S3 E7: Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. Michael Caine, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life: “In the end, if I could give you one bit of advice, it would be to find what you love and do it as well…
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Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamont
S3 E6: Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott Welcome to The Book Dialogue! Thank you for listening in. “Mercy is radical kindness. Mercy means offering or being offered aid in desperate straits. Mercy is not deserved. It involves absolving the unabsolvable, forgiving the...
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The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
S3 E5: Bernie Rhodenbarr doesn’t generally get philosophical about his criminal career. He’s good at it, it’s addictively exciting—and it pays a whole lot better than pushing old tomes. He steals therefore he is, period.” Lawrence Block, The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza Welcome to The Book…
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The Cosy Mysteries
S3 E4 Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss three of the murder mystery series that they are reading. Hear about Harry and Kat in the Mydworth Mysteries; meet Alfie in the Bunburry Mysteries; or Hamish in M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth Mysteries. Perhaps there is a series that you would like to...
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The Book Dialogue Embraces Video
S3 E3: We are so excited to be launching video content on this podcast! Watch -- and let us know what you think -- AND what you're reading. Let's start a conversation.
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Angela Duckworth - The Power of Passion and Perseverance
S3 E2: Join Rebecca and Sarah in discussing Angela Duckworth's book - "The Power of Passion and Perseverance." You may have seen one of her TED Talks -- this book specifically talks about "grit." This book is worth reading ... perhaps you might want to take the "grit test?" Why don't you listen…
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The Weight of Ink
S3 E1: Join Sarah and Rebecca in the first podcast of 2022 - the Season 3 opener of The Book Dialogue is a celebration of the work of Rachel Kadish's book "The Weight of Ink." Warning -- no spoilers - just a great conversation! After listening, you'll want to run out and pick up a copy. This is a...
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Flow
S2 E1: What is Flow? How does one achieve it? Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book "Flow: Living at the Peak of Your Abilities." What are your thoughts on the subject? Why not let us know? Tell us on our website at www.thebookdialogue.com. Thanks for listening in....
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Circe
S1 E14: Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discuss Madeline Miller's book, "Circe." A Goodreads Choice 2018 winner, this is a must read book that is the story of the heroine, Circe, journey in the world of the Olympian gods. You won't want to miss this one!
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Lessons from Viktor Frankl and Eckhart Tolle
S1 E13: Join Rebecca and Sarah as they discussion Viktor Frankl's book,"Yes to Life," and Eckhart Tolle's, "The Power of Now." We'd love to hear your thoughts on how these two men have impacted your life. Do you live in the now? Do you find meaning in suffering? Your ideas and experiences are...
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How Women Rise
S1 E12: Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss "How Women Rise" by Marshall Goldsmith and Sally Helgesen. Do women and men behave differently in the workplace? Join the conversation as we talk through the 12 habits that are holding women back in advancing their careers. Do you agree? Listen and…
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Creativity - Are you born with it or can it be cultivated?
S1 E11: Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss creativity and whether or not you must be born with the ability to be creative or whether there are ways that you can develop your creativity. Listen in and then join the conversation! We'd love to hear from you at www.thebookdialogue.com.
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