Mini Ep. 59: Reviving Your Reading Life + Ann Patchett Deep Dive with Alyssa Hertzig (@alyssaisbooked)

<p><strong>In Mini Episode 59, Alyssa Hertzig (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/alyssahertzig/">@alyssahertzig</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyssaisbooked/">@alyssaisbooked</a>) shares how she got back into reading after a long hiatus and we do an impromptu deep dive on Ann Patchett (one of my all-time favorite authors)…plus, celebrity memoirs.</strong></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2>Sponsor</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored by <strong><a href= "https://book-of-the-month.ixmz.net/c/1983770/694981/9782">Book of the Month</a></strong>. Use the code <strong>SARAHSBOOKSHELVES</strong> at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99!</p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>How Alyssa started reading again after a long hiatus. </li> <li>The first few books that got Alyssa back into reading.</li> <li>A celebrity memoir we both loved on audio.</li> <li>How coronavirus impacted Alyssa’s reading.</li> <li>Alyssa’s recommendation for a great book to get you out of your coronavirus reading rut.</li> <li>The beloved book by one of Sarah’s all-time favorite authors that Alyssa loved, but Sarah didn’t.</li> <li>A spur-of-the-moment Ann Patchett deep dive.</li> <li>Excellent celebrity memoirs.</li> <li>A bit of a tangent about the NYC fashion scene.</li> </ul> <h2>Alyssa’s Book Recommendations <a class= "spp-timestamp">[13:15]</a></h2> <p><strong>Two OLD Books She Loves</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/36bMm4t" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bel Canto</a><strong><img src= "https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sarsbooshe04-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01N7B94IK" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /><img src= "https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sarsbooshe04-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B074LSZX3B" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong> by Ann Patchett | <a href="https://amzn.to/36bMm4t" target= "_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Buy from Amazon</a><strong><img src=