World War 2 history, Ancient history, Hard Sci-fi, warfare, Science, Physics, Philosophy are points of interest for me. Also Angourie’s “The Community Library”. On the surface these things do not seem to mix, but here I am, having listened to almost half her podcasts. It’s the insight, the unpacking, critical thinking, and the sheer enjoyment of learning something new and sharing it. That ties me to “The Community Library” in unexpected ways. Legend has it that I made it to page 23 of Pride and Prejudice a decade ago. I can neither confirm nor deny this. I do believe I know a lot more about Jane Austen having listened to Angourie, um, expound upon her in plenty of episodes🤓. Of course she’d be the first one to point me to the stacks to put in more effort. Perhaps this is all prophecy and I will eventually get there. The biggest draw for me is her passion for reading. If there was only one listener left in the world, she’d keep doing the podcast. This is honesty hard found in many content creators. She doesn’t ask for money; she asks you to join your local library. Simple, yet such an underutilized resource. And she has a megaphone for this. In the end “The Community Library” is Angourie’s love letter to the written word. So I get lost in the stacks, veering my way through the history of the L. A. Central Library, to nodding in agreement to “Ugh, As If!”, and taking mental notes on how “Sad Hot Girls” is a thing. There’s no better guide than Angourie, no clearer inspiration than her open heart.

i’m gonna be honest, i am not a podcast person. it takes a lot for me to be interested in a podcast. this is only the second ever podcast i have seriously listened to where i find myself interested and engaged with what is being talked about. so you might wonder how i’ve ended up here since i’m (mostly) anti-podcast, and honestly it’s because i’m a silly goose who saw the new mean girls movie. i like to support the actors who i like in various roles and that is how i ended up here. a different endpoint than usual for the support but i truly think this podcast is such a nice little gem. the conversations surrounding the books in the episodes are strong analyses of various aspects and while i may not have read many of the books talked about, it’s not hard to follow along at all. in all honesty, i’ve found some pretty good book recommendations from this podcast that i’m planning on looking into in the hopes that i find time to read in my busy schedule. looking forward to continuing to listen to this podcast :)

A wonderful podcast with an endearingly charismatic host, Angourie Rice delves into a wide array of topics that have really made me think about my perspectives on life, as well as reigniting my intrigue and passion for literature. Every episode is unique in both content and tone, but they’ve all been so enjoyable as Angourie’s ubiquitous enthusiasm really draws the listener in and truly makes it a fun experience. Thank you, Angourie, for teaching me so much and for inspiring me to become a better writer.

I just stumbled upon this pod, and absolutely love it! The host is so insightful and unpretentious, and it’s a great tip sheet for interesting reads of all kinds. Thank you for creating this!

If you perk up at the smell of a dusty old hardback and love getting lost in worlds near and far this is DEFINITELY a pod for you. Angourie is a knowledgeable, intuitive, and charming host who guides you through everything from classic tales of literature to the best recipe for noodles (shout out to Kalliope!) in ways both thought provoking and uniquely entertaining. Check it out for yourself and ENJOY! Just don’t ask for Kalliope’s Instagram.

Great podcast for anyone who loves books. The host is charming and the guests are wonderful. The podcast has a high production value. It is a rare podcast that focuses on female authors and subjects of diversity in art in general. In addition to the podcast it is also a book club with one pick per month.

I really appreciate Angourie’s eloquent and logical opinions. While I disagree with her politically, I enjoy listening to her polite and informed takes. She and I share a love of literature (especially Harry Potter) and she gives me hope that yes, there are other teens out there who can clearly explain their thoughts about the books they love.

I am a feminist and a bookworm who enjoys modern and historical literature, so I think this podcast is absolutely brilliant. By listening to it, I’ve begun to love reading and I’ve begun to love learning like never before. (Which is really saying something because before I started listening to The Community Library, I was the most bookish bookworm my friends and family knew!) Not only does the host, Angourie Rice, mention many books I have read and re-read (and re-read and re-read and re-read!!) and continue to enjoy, but she also takes those and dives down deeper and unwraps hidden meanings inside of them. She then continues to compare them to other books she’s read (whether they are modern or historical), songs she’s listened to, and so on and so forth. It’s really incredible; she is an absolutely brilliant person. She mentions re-reading some of her childhood favourites and speaks of how they still impact her life/remembering the lessons they taught her. This meant so much to me as I am in the process of writing a children’s picture storybook and she reminded me that I am not “wasting my time” writing for children, but rather writing so that they can “waste time”. (John Lennon noted, “Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.” See also episode titled Re-Reading Childhood Favourites) If you are considering it, please, please, please listen to Angourie’s “The Community Library”. She is very relatable, positive, personal, funny, and has a brilliant imagination. While listening to her podcasts, she makes you feel as though you are truly there, having a conversation with her over a steaming cup of Earl Grey. Angourie, I, as well as many of your listeners I’m sure, would love it if you were to write a book. You have an amazing way of being able to truly know, as well as understand, a character and your ability to find deeper meanings in books is a wonderful gift. Don’t ever stop x

I lost my passion for reading because of school and associating books with extra assignments and essays and such. This podcast helped me find that passion again! It introduced me to some of my favorite pieces of literature (the little prince, my last Duchess, a room of one’s own, etc.) I am always excited to wake up Monday mornings to listen to a new episode (I’m not a morning person at all) Angourie is a great host and she makes it easy to understand more complex pieces of literature (so.. thanks Angourie!!) So if you are looking for a podcast to listen to, this is the one!!

Really loving this podcast. Angourie is a really great, and knowledgeable host with a wonderful voice to listen to. Her and her guests are passionate about books, making it all the more entertaining to listen to!

I love Anjourie's voice + anyone promoting reading is a hero in my book!

I loved listening to this, it’s so refreshing hearing people discuss reading and in depth love and conversation about it. I’m no longer alone in my reading journey

I enjoyed listening to this podcast. At first I thought that 40 minutes would be too long, however I was suprised how quickly the time passed. Overall, I thought is was well structured and easy to follow along.