Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our February reading challenge, books based solely on loving the cover. Listen in as we delve into our personal aesthetic, poorly describe colors, and make a lot of fish puns.

Books we discuss include:

• “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” by Sangu Mandanna
• “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger
• “The Revenant” by Michael Punke
• “Bog Queen” by Anna North
• “My Vampires” series by Jenna Levine
• “Lords of the Fly: Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World Record Tarpon” by Monte Burke
• “A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon” by Kevin Fedarko
• “Book Nooks: Inspired Ideas for Cozy Reading Corners and Stylish Book Displays” by Vanessa Dina, Claire Gilhuly, photography by Antonis Achilleos
• “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin
• “The Overstory” by Richard Powers
• “Direct Descendant” by Tanya Huff
• “The Eyes are the Best Part” by Monika Kim
• “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger
• “The Guide” by Peter Heller

In this final installment of a special 5-episode weekly series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Jess M. share meaningful quotes from favorite authors. Take just a few moments out of your day to "Be Inspired in 2026!"

Quotes from:

• "Little House on the Prairie" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• "Time Piece" by Andrea Gibson
• "What You Are Looking for Is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama, translated by Alison Watts
• "Where Wolves Don't Die" by Anton Treuer
• "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Silverstein
• "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss
• "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune
• "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin

In this fourth installment of a special 5-episode weekly series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Chrislyn share meaningful quotes from favorite authors. Take just a few moments out of your day to "Be Inspired in 2026!"

Quotes from:

• “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L'Engle
• “Automatic noodle” by Annalee Newitz
• “The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 8” by Beth Brower
• “Tracker” by Gary Paulsen
• “Oathbringer” by Brandon Sanderson
• “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” by Dr. Seuss
• “The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1” by Beth Brower
• “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig