Meaningful Reads and Real Conversations From the ‘Well-Read Mom’ Experience | Episode 329
In this episode, Rachel Winchester sits down with Kara Beck and Linda Sarna to discuss their experiences with being in a “Well-Read Mom” group. They discuss some of the highs and lows of the books they read this year, deriving from the theme “The Year of the Teacher.” To hear more about the concept of the Well-Read Mom books groups, listen to Episode 262. Between the snacks, good conversations, and lots of interesting and challenging books, these ladies share all the wonderful things they’ve gleaned from participating.
You’ll hear about:
- What drew us to Well-Read Mom and how reading with other women has enriched our lives
- How the Year of the Teacher opened our eyes to the many people, places, traditions, and experiences that teach us
- The surprising beauty and depth we discovered in books like The End of the Affair and Giants in the Earth
- How pushing through difficult books like The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Purgatorio can help us grow as readers
- Finding meaningful conversations and new perspectives through reading books with women of different ages and backgrounds
- How This Is Happiness taught us to slow down, notice the goodness around us, and find joy even in the ordinary and difficult parts of life
Join us!

Books mentioned in this episode:
- Well-Read Mom groups and book club
- Giants in the Earth — O. E. Rölvaag
- Christy — Catherine Marshall
- The Hunchback of Notre-Dame — Victor Hugo
- The End of the Affair — Graham Greene
- A Grief Observed — C. S. Lewis
- Purgatorio — Dante Alighieri
- The Adventures of Pinocchio — Carlo Collodi
- The Count of Monte Cristo — Alexandre Dumas
- This Is Happiness — Niall Williams
- Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy — Matthew Kelly
- Little House on the Prairie — Laura Ingalls Wilder
- The Long Winter — Laura Ingalls Wilder
Get more reading inspiration:
- Why Literature and Being a Well-Read Mom Matters | Episode 262
- Cultivating a Love of Reading with Classics and Trusted Authors with Jan Bloom | Episode 264
- The Miraculous Power and Science of Reading Aloud | Episode 281
- Reading the Classics with Christian Eyes in Our Modern World | Episode 287
- Homeschool Moms CAN Make Time to Read For Themselves Every Day | Episode 290
Resources:
+ Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!
+ Build Your Family’s Library: Grab our FREE book list here
+ Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.
+ Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!
+ Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!
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This episode was sponsored by Voetberg Music Academy.

