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Episode 114: The Journey is the Story

October 21, 2025 • First Circle Press

Join the Mamas on a journey with books about road trips, climbing adventures and walking tours where the destination is not the point. Along the way, the Mamas share ridiculous details of their own journeys into old-lady-hood. You can’t unhear the details so be prepared! (Hint: kaftans are involved)

Book Chat:

Middle Grade Books

Bewilderness by Gus Gordon (graphic novel)

The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (verse)

Grown Up Books

Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson (and Nothing to See Here)

The Widows Guide series by Amanda Ashby (mentioned in intro)