Infinitely Prefer a Book
For lovers of books and reading, IPAB is a virtual book club where friends take a deep dive into one book a month. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going @infinitelypreferabook.
Episodes
February 15, 2021 • 16 mins
I discuss my thoughts on how we face our collective history after reading Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Resources mentioned:
Podcasts:
First Name Basis
Sincerely Lettie
Code Switch (specifically recommend Black Kiss-story episode)
Instagram:
Black Coffee with White Friends (Also Marcie Walker’s project: Mockingbird - History ...
Resources mentioned:
Podcasts:
First Name Basis
Sincerely Lettie
Code Switch (specifically recommend Black Kiss-story episode)
Instagram:
Black Coffee with White Friends (Also Marcie Walker’s project: Mockingbird - History ...
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January 14, 2021 • 4 mins
Catherine shares the highlights of the books she read in 2020.
Xenogenesis Trilogy by Octavia Butler (start with Dawn)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
The Switch by Beth OLeary
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Xenogenesis Trilogy by Octavia Butler (start with Dawn)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
The Switch by Beth OLeary
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See what Catherine is readin...
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January 12, 2021 • 11 mins
On this footnotes episode, Catherine talks about podcasts she listened to in 2020.
Podcasts
1619
NIce White Parents
Come Through with Rebecca Carroll
The Untold Story of Policing
And Nothing Less
Home Cooking
Code Switch
Pod Save the People
NPR Politics Podcast
Pop Culture Happy Hour
The Sporkful
Local Mouthful
Books Mentioned
The 1619 Project by Nikole ...
Podcasts
1619
NIce White Parents
Come Through with Rebecca Carroll
The Untold Story of Policing
And Nothing Less
Home Cooking
Code Switch
Pod Save the People
NPR Politics Podcast
Pop Culture Happy Hour
The Sporkful
Local Mouthful
Books Mentioned
The 1619 Project by Nikole ...
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January 9, 2021 • 3 mins
Here are the books I will be reading in Season 3. Reach out to me if you are interested in being a guest on the podcast.
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
Sula by Toni Morrison
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
Sula by Toni Morrison
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Song of a Captive Bird by Jasmin Darznik
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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See what C...
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December 6, 2020 • 52 mins
Catherine’s February 2020’s conversation with MaLyn about Plain Truth by Jodi Piccoult
MaLyn’s Podcast: The Betterish Podcast
Books Mentioned
Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
The Girl Before by JP Delany
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine
The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie
How to Raise a Reader by Maria Russo and Pamela Paul...
MaLyn’s Podcast: The Betterish Podcast
Books Mentioned
Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
The Girl Before by JP Delany
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher
The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine
The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie
How to Raise a Reader by Maria Russo and Pamela Paul...
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February 9, 2020 • 71 mins
In this episode, Catherine chats with her friend Sang about Sang’s move to a new city, book clubs and libraries. Catherine shares some exciting news and the pair also chat about To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han.
Books Mentioned:
The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
Michael Vey Series by Richard Paul Evans
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
The Orphan’s Taleby Pam Jenoff
The...
Books Mentioned:
The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne
Michael Vey Series by Richard Paul Evans
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
The Orphan’s Taleby Pam Jenoff
The...
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December 5, 2019 • 15 mins
Catherine shares what she’s learned from 9 years practicing minimalism and gives some recommendations for giving gifts to a minimalist.
Books mentioned:
The More of Less by Joshua Becker
Recommendations:
Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things on Netflix
The Practical Minimalists (Podcast)
600 sq ft and a baby (blog)
Minimalism Gift Guide
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November 21, 2019 • 58 mins
Catherine joins return guest, Miranda, to discuss Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Books Mentioned
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Circe by Madeline Miller
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
Educated by Tara Westover
Song: Everything Reminds Me of My Therapist - Nancy Tucker
Recommendations:
Grout recolor...
Books Mentioned
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Circe by Madeline Miller
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
Educated by Tara Westover
Song: Everything Reminds Me of My Therapist - Nancy Tucker
Recommendations:
Grout recolor...
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October 29, 2019 • 35 mins
In this footnotes episode, Catherine is joined by Hannah to discuss tips they learned about loving where they live from Where You Belong by Melody Warnick
Next Month’s Book is Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
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Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook
See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook
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October 25, 2019 • 52 mins
Brianna returns to chat with Catherine about Be Frank with Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson
Books mentioned:
Maybe you should talk to someone by Lori Gottlieb
Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffel Thomas
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
White Girl Problems by Babe Walker (narrated by Tavia Gilbert)
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Recommendations
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Books mentioned:
Maybe you should talk to someone by Lori Gottlieb
Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffel Thomas
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling
The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
White Girl Problems by Babe Walker (narrated by Tavia Gilbert)
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Recommendations
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September 19, 2019 • 71 mins
Catherine chats with Shannon and Ashley about Educated by Tara Westover.
Books Mentioned:
My Antonia by Willa Cather
The Professor’s House by Willa Cather
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (see Season 1 Episode 6 for my discussion about this book!)
Middlemarch by George Elliott
Recommendations:
Bite Toothpaste tablets
Naps
Books by Willa Cather
Long AudioBooks
Next Month’s Bo...
Books Mentioned:
My Antonia by Willa Cather
The Professor’s House by Willa Cather
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (see Season 1 Episode 6 for my discussion about this book!)
Middlemarch by George Elliott
Recommendations:
Bite Toothpaste tablets
Naps
Books by Willa Cather
Long AudioBooks
Next Month’s Bo...
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August 22, 2019 • 6 mins
Today I’m sharing my favorite reads from this summer!
Books Mentioned:
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
Next Month’s Book is Educated by Tara Westover
Follow me on instagram @infinitelypreferabook
See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypre...
Books Mentioned:
Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskill
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeonseo Lee
Next Month’s Book is Educated by Tara Westover
Follow me on instagram @infinitelypreferabook
See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypre...
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August 18, 2019 • 1 min
Season 2 is coming soon! First Up: Educated by Tara Westover. Subscribe now so you don't miss a thing!
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May 20, 2019 • 62 mins
In this season finale, Catherine talks with her sister Hannah about Every Note Played by Lisa Genova.
Option B by Sheryl Sandberg
Educated by Tara Westover
Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner
Me Before You by JoJo Moyes
Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
The Girl with Seven Names by Hyeon-seo Lee
Recommendations
Trader Joe...
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April 25, 2019 • 51 mins
Catherine discusses Salt Houses by Hala Alyan with friend Lori.
Books Mentioned Fever by Deon Meyer
Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
Next Month’s Book is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook
See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook
Books Mentioned Fever by Deon Meyer
Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff
Next Month’s Book is Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. Follow Catherine on instagram @infinitelypreferabook
See what Catherine is reading at goodreads.com/infinitelypreferabook
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April 14, 2019 • 19 mins
In this footnotes episode in honor of Earth Day, Catherine discusses books on a farming or gardening theme and shares 2 favorite gardening shows.
Books:
This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm by Ted Genoways
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Recommendations:
Big Dreams, Small Spaces with Monty Don (produced by BBC, available on Netflix)
Love Your Garden with Alan...
Books:
This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm by Ted Genoways
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Recommendations:
Big Dreams, Small Spaces with Monty Don (produced by BBC, available on Netflix)
Love Your Garden with Alan...
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March 21, 2019 • 70 mins
In this episode, Catherine discusses the true story Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca with her friend and former co-worker Melody.
Books Mentioned Clash of Civilizations over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous
Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
Author Tessa Dare’s books dedication page
Non-book recommendations
Trees and simple pleasures
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix
Next M...
Books Mentioned Clash of Civilizations over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio by Amara Lakhous
Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
Author Tessa Dare’s books dedication page
Non-book recommendations
Trees and simple pleasures
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Netflix
Next M...
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February 21, 2019 • 67 mins
Catherine speaks with Karen, a self-proclaimed “Novice Reader” about the multi-generational saga Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and talk about what’s making them happy lately.
Books Mentioned A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (and accompanying IPAB episode - S1: E5)
Writings of Gloria Steinem Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin Books by Wilbur Smith
Next Month’s Book is Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca. Fol...
Books Mentioned A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles (and accompanying IPAB episode - S1: E5)
Writings of Gloria Steinem Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin Books by Wilbur Smith
Next Month’s Book is Mrs. Sherlock Holmes by Brad Ricca. Fol...
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February 17, 2019 • 13 mins
Today I give a brief response to the book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and my thoughts on the differences between the book and the movie.
The next full length episode airs on February 21st. We’ll be discussing Pachinko by MIn Jin Lee.
Books mentioned:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The next full length episode airs on February 21st. We’ll be discussing Pachinko by MIn Jin Lee.
Books mentioned:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
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January 24, 2019 • 63 mins
Catherine and Grace discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, what it means to have a meaningful life and recommend something that helps clear the clutter to make room for more joy!
February’s book will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Books Mentioned and Recommendations
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
CIty of Thieves by David Benioff
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy...
February’s book will be Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Books Mentioned and Recommendations
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
CIty of Thieves by David Benioff
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy...
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