Reading Envy

Hosted ByJenny Colvin

A podcast by people who love to read, for people who love to read.


All Episodes

Reading Envy 208: Thriving in Marginalia with Lauren

It’s the last regular episode of the year, featuring frequent guest Lauren. We talk reading around the world, different ways of interacting with other readers, poetry, and more. I know there is a slight sound issue and we think it is internet connection r

Reading Envy 207: Innocent and Ruthless with Tricia Deegan

Jenny records across the sea to talk to artist and English teacher Tricia Deegan. If you hear any words that seem stretched out, blame the internet under the ocean! I did what I could in the editing but there are a few unavoidable blips. Nothing too bad,

Reading Envy 206: Black Sheep with Tina Porubsky

Jenny welcomes a new guest – Tina – and we chat about reading more books from our own shelves and great books we’ve read recently. Jenny also asks about Tina’s knitting, a new hobby she enjoys alongside reading. Download or listen via this link: Reading E

Reading Envy 205: Life and Time with author Bryan Washington

Jenny speaks with author Bryan Washington about his new novel, Memorial, and also gets to know more about him as a reader. This bonus episode also contains information about a last-minute readalong, how to contribute to the best of the year episode, and w

Reading Envy 204: BookTube Season with Scott

While a lot of readers have struggled during the pandemic, Scott had a reading breakthrough this past year. We talk about BookTube, places for readalongs, and books we’ve read and liked recently. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 204: BookTu

Reading Envy 203: Backlist with Marion Hill

Marion and I talk about the rich possibilities of exploring author backlists and catch up on recent reads. Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 203: Backlist Subscribe to the podcast via this link:Feedburner Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts

Reading Envy 202: Jacket Flap with Chris and Emily of the Book Cougars

Chris and Emily, known fondly as Book Cougars, join me to discuss books we’ve read and liked recently. We address the controversy of one of the books selected, new books by well-loved authors, and authors that we’re just discovering (and whose back files

Reading Envy 201: Wrestling with Complexity with Elizabeth and Laurie

Elizabeth and Laurie join me in the pub to chat about books we’ve read and liked lately, from memoirs to fantasy to YA to poetry. I’d love to hear feedback on the three-person episodes; there will be a few before the end of the year. Download or listen vi

Reading Envy 200: Reading Envy Turns 200

The Reading Envy Pub is crammed full of people who want to share their recent projects, where they go for book ideas, and more. Jenny will probably sneak out and let them have the episode, but first she’ll talk a little about the last 199 episodes – where

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