Reading the Room

Tony DiTerlizzi

Wed, 2 Sep 2026 15:21:40 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Tony DiTerlizzi about some of his most famous and well-loved books, as well as his latest fiction read "The Wump"- in stores this month!

Victoria Aveyard

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Reading the Room, Mia sits down with New York Times Best-Selling Author Victoria Aveyard to discuss writing inspirations growing up in Western Mass, the process of stepping away from a series to write the next one, and Aveyard's upcoming release of her new adult fantasy novel Tempest.

Pioneer Valley Bookstore Crawl

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Colleen sits down with Kinsey Foreman with High Five Books to hear about the Pioneer Valley Bookstore Crawl. Pick up a passport at one of the 10-plus participating shops for your chance to win $800 in bookstore gift cards

Love Your Local Library

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Back to School season is almost here! In this episode, Mia sits down with Angela Hicks from Longmeadow Library about her best tips on how to keep your kids ready to read, even during the school year. After that, Colleen & Mia chat more about Malibu Rising pages 195-245

Judging books by their covers

Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

In this episode, we are judging books by their covers! Andy McAlpine from Book Moon in Easthampton shares some of his favorite books that have deceiving covers- he reminds us to not let the cover stop you from finding your next favorite read. Then, Colleen & Mia catch up with Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. During pages 142-191, the Riva siblings are hit with some tragic news.

Book-to-movie adaptations

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:32:38 +0000

In this episode, Colleen & Mia discuss what it takes for a book-to-movie adaptation to be great. From there, they discuss pages 92-141 of Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. What are the Rivas up to now?

The Alchemist Society and great, cozy mysteries

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:41:35 +0000

We introduce you to The Alchemist Society in Agawam, a book shop with art vendors and a tattoo studio, and chat with Dr. Kate Benson, author and its owner, about some of her favorite cozy mysteries.

Diving into audiobooks

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:38:56 +0000

you may not recognize her face, but if you’re into audiobooks, you may know her voice. Learn how Rachel F. Hirsch got into the world of audiobook narration.