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Alli Hoff Kosik
The SSR Podcast
Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read from our tween and teen days on a new episode of the show. We'll cover everything from The Baby-Sitters Club to Holes, Nancy Drew to Harry Potter. This time around, we're a little wiser (yay!), a...
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4.8 stars from 372 ratings
SSR is a delight!
I love tuning into SSR every week. Looking back at the books that defined my childhood is illuminating and oftentimes surprising. Alli has a great selection of guests on, and I appreciate that they also share current adult books that they’re enjoying. There is also a great Patreon community that...Read full review »
Shira243 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/15/23
I adore the SSR Podcast!
I adore this podcast!! As a lifelong reader and elementary school teacher, I’ve definitely found my people here. Alli is a wonderful host and the conversations she has with her guests are always informative, well-researched, enlightening and often very funny. This podcast is the perfect mix of...Read full review »
Danavante via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 07/13/23
A warm hug!
SSR is like a warm hug from your childhood! I love to see all the books I loved from my childhood covered as well as ones that are new to me. Alli is a great interviewer and her excitement for the topic of revisiting childhood literature shows through!
caga7911 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/28/23
Recent Episodes
Thanks to all of the listeners who participated in this year’s crowd-sourced episode: Abby, Diane, Julia, Holly, Kat, Shira, and Tracey. Tune in to hear them answer questions about their favorite childhood reading, times when they disagreed with the podcast, book recommendations for 2024, and more!
Published 12/26/23
Published 12/26/23
For the final book episode of 2023, Alli and her guest turn their attention to a real classic: Betty Smith’s A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. It’s the first time reading the 1943 semi-autobiographical novel for both of them… and there’s a lot to discuss in this hefty volume! Topics of conversation...
Published 12/19/23
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