Generations

68. Let's catch up!

On today's episode we play catch up! We bring you to NYC with us and share the highlights of Deb's visit with Sophie & Wiggins. We also chat about what we're watching (it's very good), what we're reading (a few great recommendations) and talk about a new word game we are addicted to! There's more - we packed a lot into this hour. Join us to for all the details! Find us on Instagram! Deb https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ Generations https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/

67. Wrapping up Tess

Today we wrap up our discussion of our March book, Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. We loved rediscovering this classic text and spent two full episodes diving in. The themes in this novel still resonate today and Hardy was ahead of the curve in his understanding of the plight of women. We also announce our April book which we are so excited about -- it is a big departure from Tess! And of course, our usual banter and life updates - join us! Find us on Instagram! Deb https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie  https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ Generations  https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/ Show notes: https://bookshop.org/p/books/abigail-magda-szabo/6394238?ean=9781681374031

66. Meet Maggie & Pilot

On today's episode we are thrilled to introduce you to Maggie Stokes and her Alaskan Husky, Pilot. Maggie is Deb's niece and Sophie's cousin. She is currently a college student in Maine who participates in a very unique sport called Skijoring. Come hear all about this extreme Norwegian winter sport and how Maggie discovered her love for it. We have a passion for animals in this family and Maggie's love for her beloved Pilot and of the outdoors comes shining through. Join us! Find us on Instagram!

65. Talking Tess: Phases One to Three

Today Sophie and I begin discussing our February and March book, Tess of the D'Urberville's by Thomas Hardy. This was a re-read for both of us and we were surprised at how relevant it still felt -- some themes will always resonate. There are no end of novel spoilers here - we only talked about the first 3 phases (about half the book) and will finish up at the end of March. We also continue with our regular segments! It was so fun to get academic about this infamous text - join us! Find us on Instagram! Deb https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ Generations https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/

64. A conversation with Joanna Biggs, author of A Life of One's Own

We were absolutely thrilled to welcome Joanna Biggs, the author of our January book, A Life of One's Own: Nine Women Writers Begin Again. Sophie and I connected with this special book on so many levels and to have the opportunity to talk with Joanna brought our reading full circle. Joanna shares her inspiration for this project, why she chose the authors she featured, and her hopes for how this work might inspire other women. We also heard how the cover art was chosen and it was such a poignant part of our discussion! We were very taken with both this book and its author - we think you will be too. Join us! Find us on Instagram! Deb https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ Generations https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/