In this Christmas-themed episode, David and Graeme sit down with author Anna James to discuss Christmas traditions, Christmas snacks, Christmas books, and more! From her favorite holiday reads to the magic of Christmas in literature, Anna is a joy to listen to.

So grab a cup of cocoa (or eggnog), cozy up by the fire, and join us for this tree-mendous conversation.

Merry Bookish Christmas to all!

A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books for sponsoring today’s episode. Preorder Beyond Mulberry Glen HERE.And don’t forget, you can head to withywindle.substack.com to become a supporter of the show for only $5. We’ll be posting bonus content for you there. Your help ensures seasons to come. THANK YOU!

Today’s guest is none other than author and dinosaur enthusiast extraordinaire, Matthew Mellema! Matthew is the author of Red Rex, a wonderful adventure book taking place in a fictional past where dinosaurs and humans live together. Sometimes peacefully. Sometimes . . . not.

So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with Matthew about snacks, books, writing, and dinosaurs. Plus, there’s all the usual nonsense! Happy listening.

A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books for sponsoring today’s episode. Preorder Beyond Mulberry Glen HERE.

And don’t forget, you can head to withywindle.substack.com to become a supporter of the show for only $5. We’ll be posting bonus content for you there. Your help ensures seasons to come. THANK YOU!

In this episode we are please to welcome back S.D Smith to the show, as well as his son J.C! S.D. Smith is the author of the Green Ember book series, Mooses with Bazookas, The Found Boys, and together with his son, the Jack Zulu Series.

We chatted with the Smiths about what it’s like to write together, what they’re working on next, their favorite snacks, and much more.

Plus, listen as they go head to head in a very shiny quiz.A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival for sponsoring today’s episode.

Check out their Christmas School offering at readaloudrevival.com.

And don’t forget, you can head to withywindle.substack.com to become a supporter of the show for only $5. We’ll be posting bonus content for you there.

Your help ensures seasons to come. THANK YOU!