In this episode of The Ritual of Reading, I invite you to join me for a walk along the windswept beaches of Normandy and into the world of Tracy Chevalier’s Remarkable Creatures. Part travel reflection, part book meditation, this episode explores how the quiet presence of the sea, the act of noticing, and the overlooked lives of women like Mary Anning and Elizabeth Philpot can inspire our own daily rituals.

We’ll talk about fossils, solitude, green tea that tastes like seaweed, and the invisible threads that guide our reading journeys. Whether you're listening from the coast or the city, let this be a gentle moment of literary escape and coastal wonder.

✨ Includes a reading from Remarkable Creatures
📖 Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, slow living, and mindful reading
🌊 Bring your tea and your curiosity

As the clay courts of Paris come alive for the 2025 Roland Garros tournament, this episode serves up a tribute to the spirit of tennis. I share three compelling non-fiction book recommendations that explore the sport’s beauty, discipline, and psychology—paired with personal reflections on what tennis means to me. Layered with the ambient sounds of the courts, this is an immersive listening experience for anyone who finds poetry in a rally, tension in a tie-break, and magic in the red clay.

Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, join me in celebrating the game behind the game.

Reading isn’t just a hobby—it’s a way to come home to yourself. In this episode of The Ritual of Reading, we explore how books can become a sanctuary in the midst of busy, noisy lives. If you’ve ever felt too distracted, overwhelmed, or guilty to sit down with a book, this is your gentle reminder that reading should never feel like a chore. I’m sharing my ten commandments for a relaxing reading experience—a personal guide to reclaiming reading as a source of peace and pleasure. From creating a calming environment to embracing slowness and letting go of expectations, this episode offers a quiet space to reconnect with the joy of reading, just as you are.