interviews

3 Good Things with Jessie Randall

The designer shares a go-to style trick for feeling pulled together, the Etsy shops she swears by, and the secret to living a rich offline life.

Mar 7 •

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Recs #80: The art of friendship, writing without guilt, and memoirs to love

Aliza Sir talks about adult friendships, writing habits, and the memoirs she swears by.

Feb 21 •

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Book Chat: Kelsey McKinney on the Power of Gossip

A fascinating new book about why we love spilling the tea. We chat Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively, social media and gossip (DeuxMoi anyone?), and how…

Feb 18 •

8 Smart, Funny, and Frustrating Thoughts on Being Single from Downtime Readers

Plus, a conversation on making the most of solo life with Meghan Keane, inspired by her book "Party of One."

Feb 12 •

Bookmarked with Nikki May

“I’ve been known to go to bed at 7 p.m. just to dive into a good book.”

Dec 11, 2024

Five Small Ways I’ve Been Slowing Down Lately

(And why it matters.) Featuring a chat with the author of SLOWING, Rachel Schwartzmann.

Oct 2, 2024 •

Bookmarked with Rufi Thorpe

The author of Margo's Got Money Troubles shares the inspiration behind her book, along with her reading rituals, current obsessions, and a peek at her…

Aug 8, 2024 •

What Big Life Moments Should We Be Celebrating More?

"It meant a lot to me that people treated the event like a real wedding because, to me, it really did feel that significant."

Jul 26, 2024 •

Have You Been on Any Fun Friend Dates Recently?

Guest Teresa Wu introduces a creative new friend ritual, shares her favorite food spots in Denver, reveals the coziest rugs, and gives us a peek into…

Jul 11, 2024 •

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🎧 The Glossier Saga: Author Chat with Marisa Meltzer on Her New Book, Glossy

A millennial pink deep dive with insights on beauty, business, privilege, and the girl boss motif.

Sep 12, 2023

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🎧 Winding Down With Elise Hu, Plus an Audio Chat on Her New Book, Flawless

She talks about the dark side of Korean beauty standards and the best Korean tacos in L.A.

Aug 29, 2023

45:14

🎧 Audio Post! Author Chat With Thao Thai

The author of our summer book club novel, Banyan Moon, joins me to discuss writing a matriarchal story, your questions, and more.

Aug 22, 2023 •

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