Conversations With Unexpected Book Nerds: Lydia Ainsworth

If you love to read books, chances are you love to talk about them too. But have you ever wondered about whether your favourite celebrities or public figures love to read as well? If you might share a favourite book or preferred genre with them? Well, I sure have! So, I’m on a mission to find book lovers (book nerds, if you will!) in unexpected places. In this interview series, I’ll be talking with people you recognize but don’t necessarily associate with books — musicians, actors and actresses, athletes, and more. We will be discussing all of their current projects you want to hear about, of course, but we will also be digging into their unique reading and writing lives!

In this interview I chat with singer, songwriter, producer, and composer Lydia Ainsworth, whose fourth album Sparkles & Debris is out May 28th. Listen below to hear us discuss what inspired some of the songs on this fantastic album, learn about her experience collaborating to compose music for the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, pick up some excellent short story and poetry recommendations, and much more!

1:02 – Lydia talks about the evolution of her music career
4:53 – Lydia breaks down her latest album, Sparkles & Debris
12:43 – Lydia discusses collaborating to compose music for Stranger Things
16:55 – Lydia talks about what she likes to read & reflects on how reading influences her
32:07 – Lydia shares about upcoming live streams & hopes for returning to live music

You can listen through Spotify below or on any platform where podcasts are available!