Best Booksummaries Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 435: A deep dive through a massive TBR 59:15

26m ago59:15

59:15

Today's guest is a native Parisian who is planning a road trip this summer to the northern Alps of Italy to escape the Summer Olympics. Corinne Yan is here today to get Anne's help in discovering great audiobooks to pair with this long drive. But before diving into recommendations, Anne and Corinne chat about Corinne's dreamy book job: she works as…

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Special Announcement: Help Us Shape the Future of GHY! 1:15

33m ago1:15

1:15

Click here to take our audience survey and help shape the future of GHY! Whether you're brand new to the podcast or have been with us since the beginning, we want to get to know you better. To that end, we’ve put together a short survey that should only take about 5 minutes to complete. :) Your answers will be kept completely confidential and will …

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The Paradox of Productivity 28:06

4h ago28:06

28:06

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa discuss the paradox of productivity -- how being productive can actually make you more overwhelmed, and the ways to keep productivity culture (and toxic productivity) in check. Other episodes mentioned: How to Fight Internalized Capitalism to Increase Your Self-Worth Four Thousand Weeks: Time Mana…

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Ep 434: Hospitable books with a strong sense of welcome 48:17

15m ago48:17

48:17

Reading offers a wide range of vicarious experiences, and today's guest is looking for books that make her feel warmly welcome. Adrianne Carnes is a bookseller and marketing director for a local independent bookstore in Texas, where she loves to create an inviting space for the readers who frequent her shop. Adrianne's interest in hospitality start…

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Optimism as a Purposeful Act with Bill Burke 46:31

8h ago46:31

46:31

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty are joined by special guest Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute. This conversation covers all things optimism, including the relationship between dissatisfaction and optimism, how optimism contributes to personal resilience, and how (and why) to cultivate optimism as a purposeful act. Ab…

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Ep 433: I'm not afraid of a fifty-hour audiobook 53:36

3d ago53:36

53:36

Audiobook lovers, today's conversation will help you make the most of your audiobook credits, whether you love short or long listens. Stephanie Van Parys is a devoted gardener in Decatur, Georgia, where she loves to pair audiobooks with working in the dirt. Since she discovered this way of merging her two passions back in 2020, she's never looked b…

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Energy Balancing Yoga Nidra Meditation with Nadine Dalati 25:18

10d ago25:18

25:18

On this special episode of Go Help Yourself, friend of the podcast Nadine Dalati guides listeners through a soothing Yoga Nidra meditation. Yoga Nidra is a relaxation technique that combines guided mental imagery with the yoga pose "corpse pose" (Shavasana) while lying on your back. The goal is to achieve a deep state of relaxation that's different…

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Ep 432: Live from Word of South: Lauren Groff talks Time 100, her new bookstore, and Florida! 49:42

21d ago49:42

49:42

Joining Anne today in a live conversation from the recent Word of South festival is listener favorite Lauren Groff! This conversation happened in the midst of a big moment for Lauren: she was recently recognized on the Time 100 list, and her new bookstore, The Lynx, just opened in Gainesville, Florida. Lauren and Anne talk about what led Lauren to …

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How to Help a Friend After Divorce 17:26

27d ago17:26

17:26

This week on Go Help Yourself, Misty shares a guide from the New York Times's "Well" newsletter about how to support a friend going through a divorce. The article was written by Jancee Dunn and can be found here. Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram at gohelpyou…

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Ep 431: Live from The Bookshelf: Let's talk summer books! 33:14

17d ago33:14

33:14

Join us today for the second in a series of three live events! While Anne was on the road recently, she had the opportunity to stop by fantastic independent bookstore The Bookshelf, in Thomasville, Georgia, for the first time since 2018. During this live event, Anne spoke with host and owner Annie B. Jones about summer reading alongside a crowd of …

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How to Build Friendships IRL 15:25

1M ago15:25

15:25

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa shares a recent newsletter with Misty from Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace. In it, Nedra talks about making friendships IRL (that’s “in real life” for anyone wondering) and how that can be impacted by social media. If you’d like to subscribe to Nedra’s newsletter for free, you can …

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Ep 430: Summer Reading Guide 2024: We're going to Book Camp! 1:06:27

24d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

This week is all about summer reading, because our 2024 Summer Reading Guide is out this Thursday! Our Summer Reading Guide is one of the highlights of our year. Anne spends months reading and vetting both anticipated new releases and under-the-radar gems, resulting in the guide's list of 42 titles with something for every reader. Joining Anne toda…

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Are Your New Favorite Books Being Made Invisible? 11:45

1M ago11:45

11:45

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa and Misty discuss some problems in the publishing industry that may be inadvertently making your new favorite book or author invisible. This episode is based on, and shares, an article from the Anti-Racism Daily newsletter by Jami Nakamura Lin. Black-owned publishing companies https://aalbc.com/books/black_…

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Ep 429: Live from Word of South: the books we can't stop recommending 50:55

1M ago50:55

50:55

Anne recently attended Tallahassee’s recent Word of South Festival of Literature and Music, and today we're sharing her live conversation about all things reading with Festival Director Sara Marchessault and Kati Schardl. Book festivals offer so much potential for discovery, by connecting readers with writers they already love, new authors to exper…

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Ep 428: Recreating the magic of your first reading experience 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

Today's guest enjoys tackling heavy topics in her reading, but today she's here for Anne's help to bring more levity to her reading rotation. As a South African of Indian descent, Natasha Govender appreciates reading real life stories from authors across the globe. These stories help her connect with the human experiences behind the pages, but she'…

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Ep 427: The collaborative act of reading 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Connecting with authors is always a treat, and today we're bringing you a recent conversation between Anne and author Thao Thai. Thao joined us in the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club last year to discuss her debut novel Banyan Moon, a juicy family drama that explores what makes a home, the secrets we keep, inheritance and immigrant stories, and so much …

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Trump or Treat 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa springs a surprise game on Misty... guess who said each quote: Trump or a famous self-help author. Play (and laugh) along to see who really said it. If you want our episode outlining our top ten self-help books of all time, you can grab it here for *free* Write to us! You can reach us at gohelpyourselfpodca…

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Ep 426: A fresh outlook for your reading life 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

When big changes happened in Caleb Wilson-Johnson's life, his reading life shifted, too. Today, he's eager for Anne's suggestions after two exciting changes derailed his previous strategy of choosing his next read. Caleb used to love planning his entire reading year in advance, and especially enjoyed pairing books with the season—sometimes down to …

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Trivia Pursuit 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa surprises* (*trolls) Misty with some self-help trivia. Play along and see if you know the answers! (Or to see if either Misty or Lisa self-actualize on-air.) If you want our episode outlining our top ten self-help books of all time, you can grab it here for *free*. Write to us! You can reach us at gohelpyou…

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Ep 425: We're all mood readers 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

A recent career shift has opened up more reading time for today's guest, and Tara Bañuelos is looking to make the most of this abundance by exploring new-to-her genres and overlooked backlist titles. Tara lives in Washington, D.C., where she practices law. In the past, she's relied on reading for her preferred form of stress management. But with he…

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How to Split the Check, No Matter How Complicated 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

In this expansive follow-up to episode 268, titled "The Surprisingly Common (and Tense) Social Situation No One Is Talking About + What to Do About It," Misty and Lisa share how experts recommend splitting the check in any group dinner situation, no matter how complicated. The articles referenced include: -Bon Apetite's How to Split the Check, No M…

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Ep 424: Books that amaze, amaze, amaze 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

Recovering from a reading slump can be challenging, and today's guest credits a book subscription box for saving her reading life. In today's episode, Anne Bogel is chatting with Tiffany Vicars, a pharmacist, mom and State Fair prize-winning paper crafter in Louisville, Kentucky. Tiffany knows reading is her highest form of self-care, but the past …

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How to Fight Internalized Capitalism to Increase Your Self-Worth 22:53

2M ago22:53

22:53

Internalized capitalism is the idea that a person's self-worth is directly linked to their productivity. It's a systemic problem that's becoming more pervasive, especially with the popularity of social media. Internalized capitalism can lead to feelings of anxiety and worthlessness when people can't live up to capitalist ideals such as competition,…

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Ep 423: Quiet, compelling, and wildly popular novels 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

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Today’s guest is Susan Meissner, a historical fiction author based in the Pacific Northwest. You might know Susan from books like Only the Beautiful and The Nature of Fragile Things: Susan is also a reader and listener and today she's here to talk with Anne about her readerly dilemma. Susan writes character-driven, historical fiction: sometimes boo…

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The Enneagram: How It Can Help You Thrive in Life and Work | Matt Auron 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, we cover a mammoth topic: The Enneagram. Joining us is Enneagram expert and Executive Coach Matt Auron. Some key takeaways include: What the Enneagram is + an overview of each of the Enneagram types, including their strengths and shadows How the Enneagram can help you understand yourself, your partner, and your …

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Ep 422: Fiction and memoir, but make it travel 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

Today's bookish goal: finding the right books to fuel a reader's wanderlust. Georgia-based Joy has traveled extensively and even lived abroad, but now that she's not on the road, she's looking to load up her bookshelf with titles that will take her vicariously to places she can't get to right now in real life. Joy know what she loves when she reads…

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The Surprisingly Common (And Tense) Social Situation No One Is Talking About + What to Do About It 22:13

3M ago22:13

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On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty and Lisa cover a surprisingly common and tense social situation that can leave you feeling anxious, stressed, and even worried about your relationships with others -- plus what you can do before, during, and after that can help. Get in touch with us at gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com - we would love to kno…

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Ep 421: Go ahead, judge that book by its cover 55:12

3M ago55:12

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Today’s guest's love of reading was reignited in late 2022 when she found a path into the bookish zeitgeist by reading a super-popular series. Around the same time, Julie Van Huizen found herself surrounded by her friends' end-of-year reading wrap-ups, which left her feeling inspired, intimidated, challenged, and curious. That curiosity led Julie t…

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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

This week, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. On this Four Thousand Weeks book review podcast, we cover the historical context of how we've thought about time throughout history, how we think about time today, why traditional time management methods don't work, wh…

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Lisa vs. ChatGPT 12:57

4M ago12:57

12:57

On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Lisa takes on ChatGPT and asks it all kinds of questions about self-help. The responses… may surprise you. Don't miss this fun and wild episode where AI and self-help meet! Get in touch with us: gohelpyourselfpodcast@gmail.com Sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.co Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourself…

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Ep 420: Soul-changing reads with staying power 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

Today, Anne talks with Courtney Dezahd about discovering themes in her reading and finding novels that will stick with her long after she turns the last page. Courtney is a marketing professional and a mom whose reading tastes range from World War I history to outdoor survival stories and beyond. But lately, she's really honed in on themes she alwa…

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SMART with Dr. Sood: The Four-Module Stress Management and Resilience Training Program, by Amit Sood, M.D. 48:49

4M ago48:49

48:49

This week, Lisa and Misty bring you the book SMART with Dr. Sood: The Four-Module Stress Management And Resiliency Training Program. Amit Sood, M.D. is one of the world's leading experts on resilience and wellbeing, and executive director of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing. He was also professor of medicine, and Chair for student lif…

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Ep 419: Romance is my entire personality 58:00

4M ago58:00

58:00

Today's guest Farrah Rochon is passionate about the romance genre, Disney, and the city of New Orleans (among other things), and today Farrah and Anne dive into all of the juicy details. Farrah is a prolific romance author with 45 books to her name, so you may be as surprised as we were to learn that she never intended to write in this genre in the…

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Viva Las Vagus: How to Activate Your Vagus Nerve to Combat Anxiety 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

On this episode of GHY, Misty covers what the vagus nerve is, how it affects your body, and different ways to activate it to combat anxiety. The articles she covers can be referenced here: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-does-the-vagus-nerve-do https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vagus-nerve-stimulation Get in touch with us at gohelpyourself…

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