Ep 150: The Gifts of Reading with Jennie Orchard

A special 150th episode! Anna chats with Jennie Orchard, curator of The Gifts of Reading: the Joys of Reading, Giving and Receiving Books, inspired by Robert Macfarlane.  We could not think of a more apt book to celebrate our 150th 'birthday' than this incredible collection as today's best writers share stories about their reading life and books they have given and received. A perfect gift and a joyous read.  Highlights include Chigozie Obioma, Candice Carty-Williams, Max Porter, Jan Morris, William Boyd, Philip Pullman, Sisonke Msimang, Marcus Zusak and Room to Read founder John Wood.  Jennie also shares the 5 books that she most often gives as gifts: No Friend But the Mountains by Behrouz Boochani translated by Omid Tofighian The Ungrateful Refugee by Dina Nayeri The Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst Coming up: Nudibranch by Irenosen Okojie and What Are You Going Through by Sigrid Nunez. Follow us! Email: [email protected] Facebook: Books On The Go Instagram: @abailliekaras Twitter: @abailliekaras Litsy: @abailliekaras Credits Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz