Books To Read Right Now
Widespread protests have led many people to ask how they can better understand systemic racism. Nerdette podcast offers a couple ideas.
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Introvert’s Guide To The Good Life: Take A Minute
We think you could use some joy and calm right now. So we’re replaying 18 minutes of relaxation and also Tom Hanks.
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Listen — 17:58Listen: A Very Spoilery Discussion Of N.K. Jemisin’s New Urban Fantasy
Along with WBEZ’s Jenn White and Hugo award-winner Michi Trota, we break down N.K. Jemisin’s ‘The City We Became.’
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Listen — 58:39Introvert’s Guide To The Good Life: Video Games For Noobs
No idea where to start? We’ve got you covered.
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Listen — 18:53‘I Think I’m Doing This Wrong’: Managing Anxiety During A Pandemic
Grief counselor Claire Bidwell Smith explains how anxiety is part of grieving and how grieving is now part of everyday life.
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Listen — 21:28Introvert’s Guide To The Good Life: Exercise Edition!
Not sold on the importance of moving your body? This episode might convince you otherwise.
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Listen — 20:34‘The City We Became’: A Not-Too-Spoilery Conversation With Author N.K. Jemisin
You know that feeling you get in a new city, where either it agrees with you or doesn’t? “I just made it literal,” says author N.K. Jemisin.
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Listen — 36:104 New TV Shows To Watch (And A Few Oldies, Too)
Nerdette gets a pile of recommendations from New York Times TV critic Margaret Lyons.
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Listen — 21:57Introvert’s Guide To The Good Life: Should You Cut Your Own Hair?
We’re two months in. Do you need a haircut, too? We get some professional advice, like take your time, start small and don’t cut wet hair.
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Listen — 16:21Introvert’s Guide To The Good Life: Regrets
If you had a heads up before the stay-at-home orders, what would you have done? Nerdette listeners and Rundown readers weigh in.
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