Unseriously

Welcome to a surprise midweek episode of Unseriously—and double bonus—it’s going to be a mini-series that will run for the next 2 weeks each Wednesday called Spiritual Formation for Those Who Fall Asleep Reading Spiritual Formation. Links below as promised. Hope you enjoy! The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness , Tim Keller None Like Him , Jen Wilkin Gentle and Lowly , Dane Ortlund Bright Hope for Tomorrow , Chris Davis Jesus Through the Eyes of Women , Rebecca McLaughlin The Gospel Waltz , Bob Flayhart & Holly Mackle The Paradise King , Blaine Eldredge You Were Never Meant to Do It All , Kelly Kapic You Have a Calling , Karen Swallow Prior Becoming Wholehearted , Anisa Sumlar and Larry Bolden Free to Weep , Brittany Allen Jesus Will Meet You There , Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton The Secret to Confidence , Rebekah Hannah Praying In Pain , Glenna Marshall But What Do I Wear? Caroline Saunders Those on this list who have appeared on Unseriously-- episode link to Kelly Kapic here link to Karen Swallow Prior here and here link to Bob Flayhart here and here link to Anisa Sumlar and Larry Bolden here link to Caroline Saunders here link to Glenna Marshall here link to Kristen Wetherell and Sarah Walton here Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Put on your pantyhose and your Talbots 2-piece skirt suit and get ready to glow up for the Nerd Carnival--it's one of the Deep South's very own, bean connoisseur and Holly's brand new duo interpretation partner, comedian Mary Ryan Brown. Listen in and feel bad for guys actually named Greg as Mary Ryan and Holly delve into their oddball-similarities, including both a long-held affinity for Terry Gross and the knowledge of which Staples you have to go to to find that specific book. This episode is chock-full of the joy that is Mary Ryan's comedy and quick wit, whether that's in giving new meaning to the term "tube sock," looking for the Whalt Disney Whorld adults with a sense of humor, or talking Mary Ryan out of a Tide pod...we're just going to presume you know her already - but if you don't - Unseriously is delighted to introduce you. Mary Ryan and Holly will also have some dear moments you won't want to miss remembering Mary Ryan's grandmother, Dr. Frances A. Karnes, what makes Southerners so special, and the intersection of faith and comedy. Find Mary Ryan on Instagram or at her web site, maryryanbrown.com . Local friends, note she's appearing at the Stardome in Birmingham on October 4th with Landon Bryant. And here's that tomato soup recipe Mary Ryan talks about! 5-6 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1 can of butter beans, drained 1 can of Cannelinni beans, drained 1 orange bell pepper, sliced 1 whole head of garlic, covered in olive oil and wrapped in foil 1 whole yellow onion, quartered Olive oil Garlic powder Onion powder Salt Pepper Trader Joe's Soffrito seasoning Combine all ingredients on a large sheet pan and roast for 45 minutes at 400 degrees. Blend roasted ingredients, then add one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and vegetable broth or heavy cream to achieve desired consistency. Serve with a balsamic drizzle. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Amy Grimes is back on Unseriously! Holly and Amy had *so much fun* in Amy's first episode, Amy Grimes, Duchess of Chipmunk Hazzard, and you can find that one in season 2 of the show--but now it's time to welcome Amy back for a Get Serious edition. Get ready to be spurred, encouraged, and left speechless with awe of how God made us--plus pick up some practical tips from Amy as to how to deal with creativity-killing thoughts that speak lies like "I am not impressed," or "This is a waste of time." Amy's piece, "In Awe" can be viewed at this link on her Instagram . Overcome negative self talk, reach for something beautiful, and oh yeah--have a little fun at the expense of ill-prepared public speaking--hope you enjoy this episode of Unseriously! Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Put on the Cardi B., snap on your overalls, and lace up those combat boots--it's time for the ladies from At His Feet studies, Hope Blanton and Chris Gordon. (Did you know they named their new book after Hope?? Yeah, the publisher wouldn't let them call it Hope & Chris for the Anxious and Depressed ...so weird, B&H.) Hope and Chris BRING IT in this episode, letting us all know we really should be more afraid of the butterfly house, the microwave, and those boys in Hebrew class. These ladies set the example for being unapologetically themselves, and the way they live life in color is refreshing and shame-releasing. And also possibly has undiagnosed dyslexia...maybe, we don't know, but probably yes. They bring their whole hearts to this episode, laughing together and reminding us all that Jesus is not ashamed of us. Chris and Hope's new book, Hope for the Anxious and Depressed , releases September 29th with B&H and is on preorder now. You can find all of their previous studies at their web site, athisfeetstudies.com , where you can also find their latest study on 1 Corinthians. The ladies are also on the Instagram . Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a very special Get Serious episode with Holly's real life friend, Mark Whitworth. Mark served for 27 years in several capacities at the Southeastern Conference (or the SEC for those of you sportsy-folk), ultimately as associate commissioner. Through a series of events you've just got to hear him tell, he was recruited to Asbury University first as their Athletic Director, and now as a Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff...and he landed there just a couple of years before the revival, or what is now referred to as the Outpouring at Asbury . Mark shares stories from those extraordinary days, ushering those of us who observed from afar straight into Hughes Auditorium, letting us in on just how God had used his previous training at the SEC to equip him for such a time as this. Be encouraged as you are reminded how God writes our stories and prepares us for the unimaginable. Plus, it's a call to radical humility and an expectant heart. Holly wants you to know if only she could have named this episode a normal Unseriously-style name, she definitely would have called it: "Mark Whitworth Ditched Chapel." Look for more funny stories from Mark on an upcoming episode, but for now this episode will lean into the serious, and we hope your heart is led into worship as well. Links, Mentions, and Resources: Asbury University on Instagram Battle for the Heart/Wellspring Group Mark references, and their previous episode of Unseriously OMPC founding and former lead pastor, Bob Flayhart Mr. "I Preached a Stinker. I'll Be Home Shortly."-himself, Zach Meerkreebs @sojourner_films , and Outpouring info and vids . Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pop that top on an ice cold Cherry Coke and get ready to break into the song "Safety Dance," it's one of Christendom's most recognizable artists, Ned Bustard. Listen in as Ned tells of his daughters co-opting superhero story lines, how he most easily catches shade from them, and all about how they both betray and disobey him. And oh yeah--you might take this episode as a fair warning before you invite Ned over for dinner. But there's also some serious too--Ned and Holly will talk about their shared appreciation for a spirit of collaboration (see what we did there??), reading aloud as an act of love, Bible & Bagels, and of course, his artwork. You can find Ned on his web site, worldsendimages.com , where you can see all of his books and projects, and at rabbitroom.com , where you can specifically find the Every Moment Holy collection--his collaboration with Doug MacKelvey . Ned is also on Instagram . John Hendrix , Stephen Crotts , Joe Sutphin , and Matt Clark likewise get shout-outs, as do the spectacular Alan & Diana Bauer of Square Halo Books. Find the art Holly references on p. 200 of Every Moment Holy, Volume I. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Happy back to school! Listen, you are welcome to hold to all manner of emotions about this fact - exuberant joy all the way down to woeful lethargy. But you know what can help with ALL of the feels? A little PG Unseriously! In this episode we have absolute gems of stories from seven previous guests, and each is going to take us somewhere related to a story from way back when in their own school days. Settle in for the laughs as we go to detention with Karen Swallow Prior , go rolling with Nicole Conrad , hit up the mall with Harrison Scott Key , drop by the Hot Topic with Annie B. Jones , sneak away to the piercing salon with Glenna Marshall , grab a snack at the Canadian Cracker Barrel with Carolyn Weber , and oh yeah, get our volunteer hours in at the library with Sophie Blackall . Pack up those backpacks, it’s the PG back to school edit of Unseriously. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

"What! What! What!" It's a mini-bonus with the fabulous Elizabeth Santelmann of Sunshine in My Nest podcast ! Aaaaand it's a fun one, as she and Holly give one another a book rec and discuss previous recs. Links to all the titles mentioned are listed below. Find Elizabeth on Instagram, @sunshineinmynest , and look for her brand new Bible study, Gently Tended , available soon. Books! The Many Lives of Mama Love , Lara Love Hardin The Secret to Confidence , Rebekah Hannah The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion , Beth Brower Half Broke Horses and Hang the Moon , Jeanette Walls The Supper of the Lamb , Robert Farrar Capon Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's Unseriously's first ever return guest!! Come celebrate with us as author and host of the Sunshine in My Nest podcast, Elizabeth Santelmann, joins Holly for this HOOT of an episode. Listen in as Elizabeth gets a welfare checkup and discusses her son, the new Chick-fil-A brand ambassador. Find out what that dentist knew that Elizabeth didn't, what Holly knew that Elizabeth didn't (Well!), and all the Barbara Manatee that Elizabeth knew and Holly didn't... AND, not to mention this episode is chock-full of behind the scenes goodness on the creation of Unseriously, in which Elizabeth played a CRUCIAL role. As with every episode of Sunshine in My Nest, Elizabeth's heart shines though as she discusses her brand new study, Gently Tended: A Grace-Filled Bible Study for Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines , which is available now for preorder. You won't want to miss Elizabeth and Holly's discussion of incorporating the spiritual disciplines (or means of grace) into daily life, showing (not telling) kids about them, and an unexpected discussion on aging. You can listen to Elizabeth's previous two episodes of Unseriously here and here . Enjoy! Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

"Provisions have been made"--cover your mouth to catch the giggles from this delightful episode with author and essayist Elizabeth Harwell. Elizabeth is bound to make this awkward when she tells Deanna she is simply never giving back those books, but she is happy to pass Deanna a book on rocks and minerals. Perhaps non-radioactive spiders? Hope you enjoy this fun jaunt with Holly's real life friend Elizabeth, a funny, kind-hearted deep well of wisdom, and when they settle in from the hijinks they'll discuss how art flourishes friendship and friendship flourishes art, gift economy, passing the peace with their children, and writing funny things for the Tamaras in their lives. Lots of fun stuff is mentioned so all the links: Sara Bannerman's Substack the Storykind podcast with Kate DiCamillo and Kelly Yang The World Entire , Elizabeth Brown that 60-Minutes about Nicholas Winton The Best Christmas Pageant Ever as a read-aloud The Giver Louisiana's Way Home and, of course, those The RxCKSTxR videos ... You can find Elizabeth on her Substack, The Things I Carry , or her books The Good Shepherd's Pasture or The Good King's Feast . Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a fun one with not one...not two...but three accidental near-death experiences with historical fantasy author Emma C. Fox. Listen in as Emma tells Holly about that time with the mushrooms, that time with the ski instructor, and that other time with the horse...and oh yeah, Emma would also like to publicly apologize to Megan's mom. Laura Lee Sims, you are a legend, and Debbie Bailey...well, your reviews are mixed at this time. Emma can DM you her mailing address. Check your safety strap and join Holly and Emma live from the accidental black diamond as they cram way too much into five minutes, but also talk about those things we can do for kids that might unknowingly set the course for their lives. They'll also chat about seeking equilibrium between the roles of creative and mom, and trusting God and by letting go of our creative endeavors. Kimi Cunningham Grant, you get a shout out right alongside John Steinbeck! Find Emma's books from her publisher, Owl's Nest , follow her on Substack at Hiraeth House (yes, we checked the spelling like four times), or find her at emmafoxauthor.com or on Instagram, @emmafoxbooks . You can preorder her latest release here . The Arrow and the Crown is the book that was featured at Holly's daughter's birthday and her recommended place to start. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This episode had lots of different titling possibilities, which made it clear that only one would suit. Settle in for the magic of Sophie Blackall as she discusses with Holly that moment you know when a book has been made for you, as well as working collaboratively with Kate DiCamillo. Oh yeah, and because this is Unseriously, they'll also discuss picking a favorite kid and how the most unexpected questions can lend the most horrifying results. Above all, it's an elbow toward more reading for all of us--not just kiddos. Both Sophie's books Hello Lighthouse and Farmhouse are specifically mentioned, as well as her collaboration with Kate DiCamillo, Lost Evangeline . Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Brace for magic--she's just as wonderful as you'd hoped she'd be--today on Unseriously it's 2-time Caldecott medalist, the author and illustrator Sophie Blackall. Sophie joins Holly to regale her with tales of that time she accidentally drew the Pentagon, how she dumped a guy over a mango, and yeah, no, yeah...all about that column. As Unseriously's first Australian-born guest, it's only right that Holly incite the riot between Adelaide and Sydney, and help Sophie practice her new response, "What a great question--I'm so glad you asked." Nobody skirted the PG episode marker quite as hard as Sophie, and also recovers quite as hard--just wait til Sophie tells us about that time Kate DiCamillo offered to read to her. Come and tread the border between the edge of land and the beginning of sea with Sophie and Holly for this unforgettable episode. Sophie is the illustrator of many, many books, among which are Holly's favorites Hello Lighthouse and Farmhouse . (Honestly, Holly won't stop talking about Farmhouse .) Sophie is also the author of the brand new picture book with Phoebe Wahl, Story Rug . Sophie's heart for kiddos shines through, plus her support for working mom-creatives and her peers in the children's book community...except maybe you, Brian Floca ...you'll dig out eventually, but for now Sophie still has beef with you... The book Sophie references is called Principles of Uncertainty , by Maira Kalman, and you can find out all about the magical Milkwood Farm on their website , and follow Sophie on Instagram . Cut yourself a big slice of cake and settle in for this episode--enjoy! Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If you loved the episode with cultural theorist, author, and super-reader Karen Swallow Prior, then this little lagniappe is for you. Holly and Karen will talk comfort reads, multi-reading, Barbara Kingsolver and Neil Postman--dizzy yet? Pop yourself out of that reading slump with these 5 minutes of an Unserious nudge--time to read! Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Maybe you've heard her before, but have you ever heard her like this?? Join the fun as our favorite Karen kicks up those fancy shoes and puts the cool back in "Karen." She may be one of this country's most notoriously well-read, but did you know Dr. Karen Swallow Prior also gave that envelope to that guy ? We'll hear about her days in organized crime, plus the devolution of one of her dog's nicknames, her feelings on the mockumentary Best In Show , and how she's in her Neil Diamond era. Brace yourself as she and Holly discuss both Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings ...when the villagers come for Karen and Holly with torches, it'll be because of this episode. Maybe their kind friend Chris Davis will save them...or maybe not because he's so embarrassed by how much they talk about him here. Karen is the author of many books including one of Holly's five-star reads from 2026, You Have a Calling , recommended for anyone discerning God's path for their life. You can find her on Instagram, @karenswallowprior , or on her Substack, The Priory , where you can actively support her work by becoming a paid subscriber. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

While Unseriously's on 2-week summer break it's another replay with yet another of our favorite Kates: why would we ever believe Symphony brownies to be the brain trust of anyone other than the lovely Kate Strickler of the Naptime Kitchen ?! Of course she created them in her basement kitchen where she also happens to mass manufacture Symphony candy bars - spread the word. Kate's new book, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen, And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy , released in August, 2025, and is now a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!! On this episode, Kate and Holly had such fun talking favorite sauces, favorite Instagram follows, and unfavorite family vacations. Ina and Ree will make appearances. (OKAY but only in shout-outs.) So will @raisingcades10 , @the_car_mom , and @brunchwithbabs . Recipes mentioned include: Tate's Dulce de Leche Icebox Cake Ree Drummond's Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies Symphony Brownies No Churn Ice Cream Creamy Chicken Enchiladas And, of course, ICD. Recipe below! Aunt Terri's Ice Cream Dessert, also known as ICD you need: 1 family size roll Pillsbury Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie dough, baked as cookies (crunchy but not burned) 1 container Breyer's Natural Vanilla ice cream (the one with the visible vanilla beans) 1 jar Smuckers caramel topping Set the ice cream on the counter to partly melt while you bake the cookies to crispy but not burned. Once cookies are baked, crumble about 2/3 into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle about 2/3 of the jar of caramel sauce over the cookies, then scoop the entire container of melty ice cream over the caramely cookies. Spread this out smooth. Top with the rest of the crumbled cookies and drizzle with the remainder of the caramel sauce. Freeze for several hours--overnight is best. Before serving, set on counter for 5 minutes. Find Kate on Instagram, @naptimekitchen , Symphony bars at your favorite grocer, and the Strickler family anywhere other than Disneyworld. Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Surprise! It's a mini-episode all about that book list from Instagram called Books I'd Hand to You in the Summertime. You can find the list here . Today I'll highlight four titles from that list, plus a fifth from the honorable mentions. All titles are linked below--hope you enjoy and happy reading! This Book Made Me Think of You , Libby Page Sea Wife , Amity Gaige (note I reference the WRONG Emma M. Lion volume in this portion--I meant to say book 8! Ack--don't send the villagers for me--I only wish I had early access to 9!) Strangers , Belle Burden The Shell Seekers , Rosamunde Pilcher The House on Mango Street , Sandra Cisneros Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's an Unseriously replay with our very own carnival queen, two-time Newbery medalist Kate DiCamillo, who joins Holly for a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming interview covering everything from Epcot Center to shredded wheat to inciting kids to troll Chris Van Dusen. There may be a quote-off. If you're friends with Holly in real life, she would like it noted that she arrived earlier than Kate to the interview, a fact which has now become one of the proudest moments of her life. The name you'll be shouting at this interview is BEN STEIN. Don't miss Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse for anyone in your life, not just littles, Amanda Cleary Eastep's Instagram is @book_leaves , and this is a Katherine Applegate book. Here's the Beverly Cleary nonfiction picture book they discuss. Read a Kate DiCamillo. Hug your people. Write back. Kate's magnificent title Because of Winn-Dixie celebrates 25 years in print this year, plus she's got a new addition to The Norendy Tales called Lost Evangeline , with Sophie Blackall illustrating. This is Holly's favorite Kate DiCamillo title, perfect to tuck into a stocking this year. Hope you're enjoying these replays of two of our favorite Kates while the pod is on break--next week it's Kate Strickler of the Naptime Kitchen--see you back July 6th for all new episodes! Music for Unseriously was composed by Adam Wright of ⁠The Corner Room⁠ , a ministry that sets Scripture to music as a tool for meditation and memorization. His latest Christmas project, ⁠Light Has Shone⁠ , is a beautiful journey through five Advent passages that point us to Jesus, the true light of the world. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If that jokes makes zero sense...no worries, because we will tap back to it at least 4 times during the course of this fun episode with Sarah Walton and Kristen Wetherell, co-authors of the new book, Jesus Will Meet You There . Kristen and Sarah will entertain Holly with their unconquerable Chicago accent, tell her all about their worst non-metaphorical messes, and teach us all how to updone the downtown. They'll compare notes on being concert grannies, getting eyebrow tats, and how all the writing pals seem to be married to husbands who bear striking resemblances to NFL quarterbacks. (The QB Holly is looking for during this episode is AARON RODGERS--sorry to shout it at you but at least she didn't do it during the show.) These 3 will evoke Bette Midler and at some point be sure to ask you if you've washed your hands. As the silliness winds down, they'll dive into the heart behind Kristen and Sarah's newest book, Jesus Will Meet You There . You can find the preorder bonus materials here , find Kristen online here and on Instagram here , and find Sarah on her Substack , as well as on Instagram here . Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pour yourself the perfect cuppa and settle in for a laugh with two of our favorite Brits, Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue of the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast . Felicity, Sarah, and Holly will dig deep on all things skew-whiff as they define the limits of TV and weigh the merits of a larger freezer. But you better be right on time at 4:00 or you'll miss the secret DJ. Emma M. Lion will make an appearance, as well as Kate Albus. Both will be praised for their writing...one will catch some shade for their teatime verisimilitude. Be sure to catch the @hollymacklebooks Instagram for the video of Holly showing Felicity and Sarah the mug she surprised them with for just this occasion, and while you're there be sure to follow along with the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea Instagram . And don't forget to look for those 10 of Those teabags, coming soon...eh, Jonathan? You can find Natalie Brand's new book, From Crimson to White here and the beloved Kate Albus book here . It's a hilarious episode punctuated by truth--if you've never heard an episode of the Two Sisters and a Cup of Tea podcast we hope that will change today! Music for Unseriously was composed and produced by Adam Wright, founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Corner Room⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a ministry that sets the Bible to music as a tool for memorization and meditation. You can follow The Corner Room on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Find podcast news, behind the scenes, and all things Unseriously ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hollymacklebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .