Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els
Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss their favorite books, the library, and, without keeping their feet as Bilbo Baggins so wisely suggested, wherever they might be swept off to.
Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els
Latest Episodes
What Did I Just Read? [October Challenge 2026]
Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the October Reading Challenge, books with a surprising or thrilling twist. No spoilers!Choose Your Own Library Adventure: (OR CHOOSE BOTH!)
The One with the Dog-Eared Dude [Special Guest Star Josh Cassell]
Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Josh Cassell, the Dog-Eared Dude, co-owner and social media icon for The Dog-Eared Page bookshop. We discuss all the genres from cla...
Banned Camp [September Challenge 2026]
Hop in, we're going to Banned Camp! In our September 1 episode, Russell and the Rach(a)els discuss books that have been challenged in the past 10 years and some of the reasons why those books have drawn attention. We discuss the importance of u...
Hobbit Day is Around the Corner [Special Guest Emily Campbell]
Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Emily Campbell, Community Events Coordinator for Danville Parks and Recreation. We discuss the meaningful companionship of books, the simple joy of reading children’s literature, and the importan...
Saved by the Bell [August Challenge 2026]
Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the August Reading Challenge, Saved by the Bell, reading books about a teacher or set in a school. We discuss a wide variety of genres through all age groups and explore the many nostalgic sensations associa...
