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Where We Read is the destination for die-hard book lovers and the literary curious to hear author interviews from across Connecticut Public’s shows. Find out what we’re reading, what we can’t wait to read next, and to learn more about local and national bookish news.
Where We Read is a monthly newsletter for book lovers and the literary curious alike, curated by the Where We Live team. Listen back to author interviews from Where We Live and other talk shows. Learn what we’re reading, find suggestions for your book list, and more.
Author Interviews
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Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images North AmericaThis hour, bestselling author and Connecticut native Elizabeth Gilbert joins us to share the story behind her new memoir, "All the Way to the River." -
Provided by AuthorWe discuss a new picture book about inventor Jim West and hear from Angeline Boulley, bestselling author of young adult novels like 'Firekeeper's Daughter' and 'Sisters in the Wind'.
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Where We Live gathered listeners for coffee and bookish conversation and this is the epic list of Fall reads they shared with us.
Other Bookish News & Conversations
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Tuesday is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. This hour, we celebrate the beloved author's work, and look at why her six novels have endured for centuries. -
From pain and fatigue, to nervous system disorders affecting the heart and brain, we’ll examine the culture and politics of illness. -
This hour, Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, talks about why managing our emotions might be the most important skill we ever learn. -
It's Thanksgiving week! This hour, Where We Live is celebrating the holiday season with a listen back to some of our favorite conversations about cooking and the social power of food.
Stream Where We Live's curated list of conversations featuring talks with your favorite authors and deep dives into literary themes and news from across Connecticut Public's talk shows.
NPR | Books We Love
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Albom is the author of Tuesdays with Morrie, which chronicled Albom's relationship with Morrie Schwartz, his old college professor who died of ALS. Originally broadcast Oct. 13, 2025.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with publisher Michael Szczerban about the new full English translation of the classic Italian cookbook, The Talisaman of Happiness by Ada Boni.
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As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular audiobooks of 2025.
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Book expert Traci Thomas said 2025 was a good year for book releases.
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