Men are reading less. Reading less than women, not reading as much as before. But Author Daniel James Brown has got the key.

This week we’re getting lit with Author Daniel James Brown and tackling the ~discourse~ to find out how authors like him are writing authentic men, complex men. Plus we give you a ton of recommendations of books and authors that will make anybody want to read.


If you need some help filling that book shaped void, here’s Daniel James Brown and Katie’s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL): 
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Tim Egan

Ok, your turn! Tell us what to do after ugly-crying over The Boys in The Boat. Send us your picks--books, movies, exhibits, events whatever fills that space. Email meetmehere@kuow.org.


What we read about when we talk about men not reading: 
The Anxiety Plaguing Male Fiction Writers - Vulture
Why Did the Novel-Reading Man Disappear? - The New York Times
The Real Reason Men Should Read Fiction - The Atlantic
We're Doing ‘Men Don’t Read Books' Discourse Again. Here's What We're Missing - GQ 
 

Event recommendations from this week’s episode:
Livewire with Luke Burbank: Mohanad Elshieky, R. Eric Thomas, and The Brudi Brothers at Benaroya Hall on December 5th
 


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Men are reading less. Reading less than women, not reading as much as before. But Author Daniel James Brown has got the key.
This week we&rsquo;re getting lit with Author Daniel James Brown and tackling the ~discourse~ to find out how authors like him are writing authentic men, complex men. Plus we give you a ton of recommendations of books and authors that will make anybody want to read.
 If you need some help filling that book shaped void, here&rsquo;s Daniel James Brown and Katie&rsquo;s Recommended If You Liked (RIYL):&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides</li>
<li>Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer</li>
<li>The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley</li>
<li>Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand</li>
<li>Tim Egan</li>
</ul>
Ok, your turn! Tell us what to do after ugly-crying over The Boys in The Boat. Send us your picks--books, movies, exhibits, events whatever fills that space. Email meetmehere@kuow.org.
 What we read about when we talk about men not reading: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/jordan-castro-muscle-man-review.html">The Anxiety Plaguing Male Fiction Writers - Vulture</a></li>
<li><a href="Why%20Did%20the%20Novel-Reading%20Man%20Disappear?%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times">Why Did the Novel-Reading Man Disappear? - The New York Times</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2025/06/real-reason-men-should-read-fiction/683301/">The Real Reason Men Should Read Fiction - The Atlantic</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gq.com/story/were-doing-men-dont-read-books-discourse-again">We're Doing &lsquo;Men Don&rsquo;t Read Books' Discourse Again. Here's What We're Missing - GQ&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode: Livewire with Luke Burbank: Mohanad Elshieky, R. Eric Thomas, and The Brudi Brothers at Benaroya Hall on December 5th &nbsp;
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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

Men are reading less. Reading less than women, not reading as much as before. Author Daniel James Brown weighs in on the discourse and gives recommendations for books about men worth giving a chance. 

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