The books we read in childhood have the power to transform us lifelong. So what do we do with the classics that are so good yet have those problematic bits because they’re products of their era? Do we avoid giving our kids these great works because they don’t reflect everything we believe in? Seth and Tsh are joined by fellow writer Mitali Perkins, who has passionate thoughts about why what we read in childhood matters. Her own immigrant story was steeped in stories.

• Seth: Newsletter | Website


• Tsh: Newsletter | Website


• Pick up a round of drinks & help keep the show going


• Come to Italy with us!


• Mitali Perkins: Twitter | Instagram | Website


• Mitali’s new book, Steeped in Stories: Bookshop | Amazon


• The Chair on Netflix


• Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport


• The Book of Waking Up, by Seth


• Why Art Matters, by Alistair Gordon


• A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year (and Night), by Jane McMorland Hunter

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