
kidsAug 8, 202417:59pending
Weekly Roundup: “Fish Farts,” Audiobrary, and Free-Time Activities
About this episode
Here's what we're reading, recommending, and revisiting this week.
Catherine's library find this week is another kids' nonfiction book that relies on a scatological title to grab the attention of reluctant readers (see also: Butt or Face?). This one's called Fish Farts: And Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt by Joanne Settel.
Terri's random recommendation is a new venture from actor, author, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan. It's called Audiobrary, and we'll be interested to see how it does as it takes on Audible.
In the archives, we checked in on free-time activities for adults, first discussed in 2021.
Next week's lineup:
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
Catherine's library find this week is another kids' nonfiction book that relies on a scatological title to grab the attention of reluctant readers (see also: Butt or Face?). This one's called Fish Farts: And Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt by Joanne Settel.
Terri's random recommendation is a new venture from actor, author, and audiobook narrator Julia Whelan. It's called Audiobrary, and we'll be interested to see how it does as it takes on Audible.
In the archives, we checked in on free-time activities for adults, first discussed in 2021.
Next week's lineup:
- A Gentleman in Moscow E6, "The Fall," on Tuesday, August 13
- Lost S1 E6, "House of the Rising Sun," on Wednesday, August 14
- Weekly roundup on Thursday, August 15
Until then (and anytime you're in need), the archives are available.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Parenting Roundabout publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Parenting Roundabout

Weekly Roundup: “Better Than Fiction” and Our Series Finale
Parenting Roundabout
Apr 16, 202622:10failed

Parenting Tips from “Lost” S5 E9, “Namaste”
Parenting Roundabout
Apr 15, 202626:39failed

Parenting Tips from “Shrinking” S3 E11, “And That’s Our Time”
Parenting Roundabout
Apr 14, 202625:15failed

Weekly Roundup: Honest History, Twitter Jail, Podcast News, and What Is a Young...
Parenting Roundabout
Apr 9, 202621:31failed