Garden Gates & Morning Light | A July Literary Mood Board Podcast

Welcome to The Ritual of Reading Podcast, where we explore books, beauty, and the small rituals that bring meaning to our days. In this July episode, I’m sharing the mood that’s shaping my summer — from early walks in Paris to garden-inspired reads and slow seasonal pleasures. 🌿 Whether you’re on holiday or staying home this month, this is your invitation to slow down, savour, and see the poetry in everyday life. In this episode: – Reflecting on the quiet beauty of a staycation – Three books I’m reading this July (Penelope Lively, Elvire de Brissac, E.M. Delafield) – A hydrangea named Hortense – A refreshing summer Quiche – And a few soft rituals that turn routine into calm ✨ This podcast is also available as a blog post on my website — but here, it’s meant to be felt with your ears. So put your headphones on, pour a glass of something cool, and walk into July with me. 📚 Mentioned in the episode: – The Summer Reading Ritual (free guide): https://theritualofreading.com/the-su... – Courgette, Mint & Feta Quiche Recipe: https://theritualofreading.com/the-ga... – July Literary Mood Board (blog post): https://theritualofreading.com/july-l... 💌 Want more inspiration each month? Subscribe to The Ritual of Reading newsletter here → https://theritualofreading.com/the-ri... 🕊️ Say hello: Instagram | @ritualofreading Website | https://theritualofreading.com/ ☕ Ways to Support The Ritual of Reading If you enjoy this podcast and want to support more bookish content like this, here are two lovely ways to do so: 📚 Browse my curated book lists on Bookshop — every purchase supports independent bookstores and helps fund this channel, at no extra cost to you : https://bookshop.org/shop/theritualof... 🫖 Buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theritualofreading — your support helps me create more videos, podcasts, and thoughtful reading experiences. Thank you for being here, for listening, and for helping this ritual grow. 🌿