Infinitely Prefer a Book

I discuss my thoughts on how we face our collective history after reading Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Resources mentioned: Podcasts: First Name Basis Sincerely Lettie Code Switch (specifically recommend Black Kiss-story episode) Instagram: Black Coffee with White Friends (Also Marcie Walker’s project: Mockingbird - History Lessons for Adults) Books: Stamped From the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Just Above my Head by James Baldwin Just Mercy by Byran Stevenson Other: H.R. 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine shares the highlights of the books she read in 2020. Xenogenesis Trilogy by Octavia Butler (start with Dawn) Untamed by Glennon Doyle Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi The Switch by Beth OLeary Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

On this footnotes episode, Catherine talks about podcasts she listened to in 2020. Podcasts 1619 NIce White Parents Come Through with Rebecca Carroll The Untold Story of Policing And Nothing Less Home Cooking Code Switch Pod Save the People NPR Politics Podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour The Sporkful Local Mouthful Books Mentioned The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones The End of Policing by Alex Vitale Such a Fun Age by Kylie Ried Take a Hint Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson Recommendation Pocketcast - phone app for managing podcasts Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Here are the books I will be reading in Season 3. Reach out to me if you are interested in being a guest on the podcast. Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice Sula by Toni Morrison Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine’s February 2020’s conversation with MaLyn about Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult MaLyn’s Podcast: The Betterish Podcast Books Mentioned Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware The Lying Game by Ruth Ware The Girl Before by JP Delany The Wives by Tarryn Fisher The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie How to Raise a Reader by Maria Russo and Pamela Paul Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult My Sisters Keeper by Jodi Piccoult Recommendations Digital decluttering Gardening Dollface on Hulu Survivor Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

In this episode, Catherine chats with her friend Sang about Sang’s move to a new city, book clubs and libraries. Catherine shares some exciting news and the pair also chat about To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. Books Mentioned: The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne Michael Vey Series by Richard Paul Evans Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Orphan’s Taleby Pam Jenoff The Interpreter of Maladies The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (narrated by Tom Hanks) Circe by Madeline Miller Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan Goose Girl by Shannon Hale Princess Academy Series by Shannon Hale Cinder by Marissa Meyer Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown Virgin River series by Robyn Carr Recommendations: Togo on Disney Plus Virgin River on Netflix Next’s month’s book is Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine shares what she’s learned from 9 years practicing minimalism and gives some recommendations for giving gifts to a minimalist. Books mentioned: The More of Less by Joshua Becker Recommendations: Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things on Netflix The Practical Minimalists (Podcast) 600 sq ft and a baby (blog) Minimalism Gift Guide

Catherine joins return guest, Miranda, to discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Books Mentioned Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o The Testaments by Margaret Atwood The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Circe by Madeline Miller Three Women by Lisa Taddeo Educated by Tara Westover Song: Everything Reminds Me of My Therapist - Nancy Tucker Recommendations: Grout recoloring stain (Polyblend Grout Renew) Pumpkin Raisin Cookies Living With Yourself on Netflix Call the Midwife TV series Great British Baking Show on Netflix Freezer Cooking (Time for Dinner in St. Louis, MO) Pumpkin Muffins Next Month’s Book is To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han Find Miranda on instagram @bookbloom or mybookbloom.com Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

In this footnotes episode, Catherine is joined by Hannah to discuss tips they learned about loving where they live from Where You Belong by Melody Warnick Next Month’s Book is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Brianna returns to chat with Catherine about Be Frank with Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson Books mentioned: Maybe you should talk to someone by Lori Gottlieb Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffel Thomas Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson White Girl Problems by Babe Walker (narrated by Tavia Gilbert) Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Recommendations Righteous and Rachet Podcast Make it Fancy on YouTube with Rie Whole 30 diet Queer Eye on Netflix Working Mom's on Netflix Big Little Lies (season 2) on HBO A Black Lady Sketch Show on HBO Next Month’s Book is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine chats with Shannon and Ashley about Educated by Tara Westover. Books Mentioned: My Antonia by Willa Cather The Professor’s House by Willa Cather Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (see Season 1 Episode 6 for my discussion about this book!) Middlemarch by George Elliott Recommendations: Bite Toothpaste tablets Naps Books by Willa Cather Long AudioBooks Next Month’s Book is Be Frank with Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook Mental Health Resources Harvard Mental Health Letter Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Today I’m sharing my favorite reads from this summer! Books Mentioned: Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee Next Month’s Book is Educated by Tara Westover Follow me on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

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In this season finale, Catherine talks with her sister Hannah about Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Option B by Sheryl Sandberg Educated by Tara Westover Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner Me Before You by JoJo Moyes Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeon-seo Lee Recommendations Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough Balls (herb and garlic) Eating outside i.e. Restaurants with outdoor seating Nancy Drew Mysteries Classical Piano Music (Every Note Played Spotify playlist) The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeon-seo Lee Kim’s Convenience (TV Show available on Netflix) Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine discusses Salt Houses by Hala Alyan with friend Lori. Books Mentioned Fever by Deon Meyer Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff Next Month’s Book is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

In this footnotes episode in honor of Earth Day, Catherine discusses books on a farming or gardening theme and shares 2 favorite gardening shows. Books: This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm by Ted Genoways Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver Recommendations: Big Dreams, Small Spaces with Monty Don (produced by BBC, available on Netflix) Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh (produced by ITV, available on Netflix) Next Month’s Book is Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

In this episode, Catherine discusses the true story Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca with her friend and former co-worker Melody. Books Mentioned Clash of Civilizations over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs Author Tessa Dare’s books dedication page Non-book recommendations Trees and simple pleasures Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix Next Month’s Book is Salt Houses by Hala Alyan. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Catherine speaks with Karen, a self-proclaimed “Novice Reader” about the multi-generational saga Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and talk about what’s making them happy lately. Books Mentioned A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (and accompanying IPAB episode - S1: E5) Writings of Gloria Steinem Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin Books by Wilbur Smith Next Month’s Book is Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook

Today I give a brief response to the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and my thoughts on the differences between the book and the movie. The next full length episode airs on February 21st. We’ll be discussing Pachinko by MIn Jin Lee. Books mentioned: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Catherine and Grace discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, what it means to have a meaningful life and recommend something that helps clear the clutter to make room for more joy! February’s book will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Books Mentioned and Recommendations The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden CIty of Thieves by David Benioff War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Becoming by Michelle Obama Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook