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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els

Hosted by Russell Carter, Rachel Timm, Rachael Miller · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 61 episodes

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61
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10 days ago
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24m
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31
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25
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50
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About this podcast

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.

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Russell Carter, Rachel Timm, Rachael Miller hosts Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els, a arts show with 61 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Yes, It Counts! [June Challenge 2026]

Jun 1, 202635mEp. 11S3

Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the June Reading Challenge, “Yes, It Counts!” reading audiobooks. In celebration of Audiobook Appreciation Month, we discuss the many things there are to love about reading books on a

Reading With Our Eyes Shut [Guest Star Adrian Nester]

May 18, 202633mEp. 10S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Adrian Nester, English Department chair at Tunstall Highschool, and self-admitted library girlie. We discuss cutting edge reading technology such as audiobooks on cassette

I MAY Have Read This Book [May Challenge 2026]

May 1, 202629mEp. 9S3

Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the May Reading Challenge to read books that we MAY or MAY NOT have read in the past. This could include books you lied about for an assignment in school, books you’ve been too embarr

Meatballs, Murder, and the Audiobook [Guest Star Bailey Cline]

Apr 15, 202625mEp. 8S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Bailey Cline, Program Coordinator at Ballou Recreation Center and our certified number one fan. We discuss finding your way back to reading despite the responsibilities of

I Love Big Brother [April Challenge 2026]

Apr 1, 202636mEp. 7S3

Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the April Reading Challenge to read a dystopian or alternate history novel. Oppressive governments, controlling factions, structured existence and more, we discuss the tropes and them

Panthers, Trees, and the City Manager [Guest Star Danville City Manager Ken Larking]

Mar 15, 202631mEp. 6S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Ken Larking, Danville City Manager. In our first mini book club, we review “The Which Way Tree” by Elizabeth Crook and the deep themes it explores including love, kindness

Found in Translation [March Challenge 2026]

Mar 1, 202633mEp. 5S3

Lost in Translation? We prefer Found in Translation! The reading challenge this month is to read a book that has been translated from another language. Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss some of their most recent reads

The Best Guest This Side of the Mississippi [Starring Michelle Larking]

Feb 15, 202632mEp. 4S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Michelle Larking, Secondary ELA teacher at Galileo Magnet High School and enthusiastic supporter of reading and literature. Michelle shares her recent reading journey in p

Cover Lovers [February Challenge 2026]

Feb 1, 202631mEp. 3S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our February reading challenge, books based solely on loving the cover. Listen in as we delve into our personal aesthetic, poorly describe colors, and make a lot of fish puns. Book

Be Inspired in 2026 [January Week 5]

Jan 31, 20262m0

In this final installment of a special 5-episode weekly series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Jess M. share meaningful quotes from favorite authors. Take just a few moments out of your day to "Be Inspired in 2026!" Quote

Be Inspired in 2026 [January Week 4]

Jan 24, 20262m0

In this fourth installment of a special 5-episode weekly series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Chrislyn share meaningful quotes from favorite authors. Take just a few moments out of your day to "Be Inspired in 2026!" Quo

Be Inspired in 2026! [January Week 3]

Jan 17, 20262m0

In this third installment of a special 5-episode weekly series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Jess Austin share meaningful quotes from favorite authors. Take just a few moments out of your day to "Be Inspired in 2026!" "

More Mall Memories with Mr. Rogers [Guest Tim Rogers]

Jan 15, 202626m0

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Tim Rogers, branch manager for Mount Hermon Public Library and former manager of B. Dalton bookstore at Piedmont Mall in Danville. We take a leisurely stroll down memory l

Be Inspired in 2026! [January Week 2]

Jan 10, 20262m0

In the second episode of this special 5-episode series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Brianna share inspiring quotes from favorite authors. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig“No Particular Night or Morning” by Ray Bradb

Be Inspired in 2026! [January Week 1]

Jan 3, 20262m0

In the first episode of this special 5-episode series, Russell, Rachael, Rachel, and Riley share inspiring quotes from favorite authors. Brené Brown, “Atlas of the Heart”C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Saddle Up and Read [January Challenge 2026]

Jan 1, 202632mEp. 1S3

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our January reading challenge, books featuring a horse. They discuss the Chinese Zodiac which inspired the challenge, share a glimpse behind the scenes into the creative process an

Mall kids and the seven swans [Guest Katelyn Murray]

Dec 15, 202531mEp. 25S2

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Katelyn Murray, one of the new owners of The Dog-eared Page bookshop on Main Street. We discuss finding that one perfect book for you, receiving letters of praise from you

Turkey Calls and Santa Jaws [December Challenge 2025]

Dec 1, 202530mEp. 24S2

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our December reading challenge, books with a holiday theme, which it turns out cover a wide range of topics and genres. We discuss the magic of Santa, turkeys, and the 80s. Books w

Shared stories from the country [Guest Bill Guerrant]

Nov 15, 202528mEp. 23S2

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Bill Guerrant, local goatherd, Vice President of Pittsylvania Historical Society, and author of four books including “Jim Wrenn” and “Let a Pillar Arise”. We discuss readi

Look for the Helpers [November Challenge 2025]

Nov 1, 202530mEp. 22S2

Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat about our November reading challenge, books about a historic event. We discuss the wide range of topics, genres and time periods this challenge encompasses and what history can teach us

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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els is hosted by Russell Carter, Rachel Timm, Rachael Miller. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 61 episodes.

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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els has published 61 episodes.

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