About this episode

Stephanie and Melissa explore childhood reading memories, literary adaptations, and personal insights on reading preferences.

Hello hello hello! Welcome to the official More Better Library. And in this library, we encourage yapping. Settle in and listen as Steph and Mel dive into all things books. We’re talking childhood reading memories— Little House on the Prairie vs. Sweet Valley High anyone? Hot takes on why Jacob Elordi elevates the Wuthering Heights adaptation and Elizabeth Wakefield had no spine. And the history of silent reading (people used to think you had to say words out loud to understand them. crazy, right?). Plus! Steph’s Spain trip and how it changed her relationship with her mom and the ultimate truth bomb: stop judging your tastes and read whatever the f*ck you want. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Stephanie, Melissa

Topics covered

• book discussions
• childhood reading memories
• literary adaptations
• silent reading history
• personal relationships
• reading preferences

Keywords

• books
• reading
• literature
• adaptations
• childhood memories
• silent reading
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Little House on the Prairie, Sweet Valley High, Wuthering Heights

Places: Spain

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