Whether you devour 50 books a year or haven’t picked one up in months, we all get into reading ruts. So, let’s fix that. 

Seattle Readers, it’s time to get into that reading groove and we’ve got you covered with tips, tricks, and a whole bunch of empathy. Seattle Public Library’s Stesha Brandon joins us for some literary hot takes, tips for getting out of a reading rut, and she explains why walking your cat is a perfect time to listen to audiobooks.

And… if you need even more help filling that book-shaped void, here’s Stesha and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): getting into your reading groove
The River Has Roots Amal El-Mohtar
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Jane Austen (anything)
 In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Mapping the Interior Stephen Graham Jones
Hell Is A World Without You by Jason Kirk
Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele
Your Next Five via The Seattle Public Library
Welcome to Night Vale, a podcast

This episode originally ran in August 2025. 

 

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 

Become a KUOW member today.

Whether you devour 50 books a year or haven&rsquo;t picked one up in months, we all get into reading ruts. So, let&rsquo;s fix that.&nbsp;
Seattle Readers, it&rsquo;s time to get into that reading groove and we&rsquo;ve got you covered with tips, tricks, and a whole bunch of empathy. Seattle Public Library&rsquo;s Stesha Brandon joins us for some literary hot takes, tips for getting out of a reading rut, and she explains why walking your cat is a perfect time to listen to audiobooks.
And&hellip; if you need even more help filling that book-shaped void, here&rsquo;s Stesha and Katie&rsquo;s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): getting into your reading groove
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The River Has Roots Amal El-Mohtar</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Husbands by Holly Gramazio</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jane Austen (anything)</li>
<li aria-level="1">&nbsp;In Cold Blood by Truman Capote</li>
<li aria-level="1">Mapping the Interior Stephen Graham Jones</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hell Is A World Without You by Jason Kirk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/authors-and-books/your-next-5-books">Your Next Five via The Seattle Public Library</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Welcome to Night Vale, a podcast</li>
</ul>
This episode originally ran in August 2025.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org.&nbsp;
Got an arts idea you want to pitch KUOW? Email us at arts@kuow.org&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
<a href="kuow.org/meet">Become a KUOW member today</a>.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

Meet Me Here

Refresh your relationship with reading for the new year with tips and recommendations for getting out of a reading rut. 