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What You Should Read

229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our google form and we'll recommend something to you on the podcast! https://forms.gle/QkN4uFtBTjnsGom88

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You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Spring Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

April 02, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share some upcoming spring releases with you. As always, we're joined by Kathy Coe, who always knows about the best ones.   Book News:   People continue to challenge Nora Roberts   The Thought of You movie sounds amazing   Our most anticipated spring reads:   Kathy: Missing White Woman (Kellye Garrett), Honey (Isabel Banta), The One Who Got Away With Murder (Trish Lundy), The Husbands (Holly Gramazio) and Such a Bad Influence (Olivia Muenter)...

We're Back... (And Some Updates)

March 05, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hello, Should-Heads. It’s been a while and we’re happy to be back. We missed you! We’ve got horrible news first, though. Julia, our cohost, passed away in January. We needed to take some time to honor her and also decide to do with the show. We’ve got some answers for you. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Books we're thankful for

November 21, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

It’s the holiday season, Should-Heads! Here are the books we’re most grateful for.  LINKS: P!nk Donates Banned Books in Florida: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/16/1213317663/pink-gives-away-2-000-banned-books-at-florida-concerts BOOKS MENTIONED: Julia: Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner), Everything Happens For a Reason: And other Lies I've Loved (Kate Bowler) and Fangirl (Rainbow Rowell) Kelly: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (TJ Klune), Somehow: Thoughts on Love (Anne Lamott) and The Collected Regret...

"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears (with Kendell!)

October 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and what better topic to return with than the memoir that everyone's talking about? Kendell joins us to discuss who's the biggest villain in the story and the things that surprised us most. Major spoiler alerts for this one!   BOOK NEWS LINKS:    LeVar Burton Hosts the National Book Awards   Scholastic and Diverse Books   Millie Bobby Brown and Ghostwriters Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s Life

September 19, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We’ve got an…interesting episode for you today! Kelly shares some life updates and the nonfiction that’s getting her through *gestures* all this. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Our Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

September 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Should-heads, summer's almost over. Starbucks is selling pumpkin spice everything and Kelly's starting to think about her Halloween viewing choices. We've got the books you need to preorder or request from the library.   BOOKS MENTIONED: Kathy: The Kingdom of Sweets (Erika Johansen), The Good Part (Sophie Cousens), Good Girls Don’t Die (Christina Henry), Midnight is the Darkest Hour (Ashley Winstead) and Stars in Your Eyes (Kacen Callender)   Julia:  The Breakaway (Jennifer Weiner), Unre...

You Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less)

August 22, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

How do you feel about outer space, Shouldheads? Are you like Julia, where it's fascinating and something you want to know more about? Or are you like Kelly, where it's one of the scariest things to ponder?   No matter where you fall in the debate, we've got some recommendations for you!   BOOKS:   Julia: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Becky Chambers), The Martian (Andy Weir) and Meet Me In Another Life (Catriona Silvey)   Kelly: The Sound of Stars (Alechia Dow), Clues to the Univ...

Rachael's guide to epic fantasy!

August 08, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! Have you always wanted to try reading epic fantasy but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already like it but aren't sure of where to go next? Or possibly you have no idea because you're not even sure what that IS? Either way, don't worry: Rachael has come with suggestions.   LINKS MENTIONED:   Henrietta Lacks' family settles with biotech firm   BOOKS MENTIONED:   Legends and Lattes (Travis Baldree), The Green Rider series (Kristen Britain), the Graceling serie...

Books set in Maine (with Michael Koryta!)

July 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and we have a real treat for you today. Michael Koryta is back to discuss books set in Maine (including his newest, An Honest Man, which is out today!).   Book news:   Britney's Book PRH Layoffs and Buyouts Harper Collins Layoffs   Recommendations:   Michael Koryta: Bag of Bones (Stephen King), When We Were the Kennedys (Monica Wood) and Into the Raging Sea (Rachel Slade)   Julia: Evvie Drake Starts Over (Linda Holmes) and Town in a Blueberry Jam (B....

New books for summer!

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! It's summer, our favorite season! Time for fun, hopefully vacations and a lot of reading. We've got some of our favorites to discuss with you.   NOTE: We are on vacation and will return with more books and fun in July!   RECOMMENDED BOOKS:   Julia: Before She Finds Me (Heather Chavez), Real Love (Rachel Lindsay) and The Seven Year Slip (Ashley Poston)   Kelly: Summer Rental (Rektok Ross), The Only One Left (Riley Sager), Happy Place (Emily Henry), For Never & Alway...

Time goes weird!

May 30, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Hello, Should-Heads! Who doesn't love a good time-related story? Time loops, jumps, travel...we're in for any and all of them! Here are some of our favorites (and one we can't wait to read).   Julia: The Rehearsals (Annette Christie), This Time Tomorrow (Emma Straub), Eternal Life (Dara Horn), The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (V. E. Schwab), Oona Out of Order (Margarita Montimore) and Off to Be the Wizard (Scott Meyer)   Kelly: Throwback (Maurene Goo), Twice in a Lifetime (Melissa Baron...

Detective Novels (with Dorian Gray!)

May 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Should-Heads, it's a little known fact but we love detective stories! Whether it's the thrill of trying to solve a mystery or the fun of spending thousands of pages with the same characters, there's not much better. In this episode we recommend some of our favorites (after we get through our absolutely unhinged recent acquisitions this week.) Book News: Illinois bans book bans (finally some good news!) Recommendations: Dorian: The Lavender House (AC Rosen), The Big Book of Female Detecti...

Books for your Zodiac sign Part 3 (with Kendell!)

May 02, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back to give you more recommendations based on your sign. This time, we discuss Virgo, Pisces and Gemini. (SPOILER: There is some Gemini slander) Book News: Tennessee goes after book publishers, maybe Recommendations: Julia (Virgo): How to Be Perfect (Michael Schur), Oh My God What a Complete Aisling (Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen) and Will (Will Smith) Kelly (Gemini): Reggie & Delilah’s Year of Failing (Elise Bryant), The Extraordinaries (TJ Klune) this is imp...

Books about Mental Health

April 18, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! How are you doing with all...this? If you're struggling, we get it and we're here with recs for you! NOTE: This episode deals with grief, anxiety, self-harm, depression and, while we don't delve too deeply into any of them, they are mentioned. Book News:  Missouri may defund libraries Mental Health recommendations: Julia: Adelaide (Genevieve Wheeler), Signal Fires (Dani Shapiro), Maame (Jessica George) and Darius the Great is Not Okay (Adib Khorram) Kelly: In Sight of...

You Should Read: Meredith Alone (with Bekki!)

April 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're discussing Meredith, Alone in our latest book club episode. Julia picked it and we delve into the story with sidebars into self-care, our housebound survival kits and much more. We also share our favorite reads of the year so far. NOTE: Meredith, Alone contains depictions of sexual assault, self-harm and abuse. Also, there are spoilers in this episode. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Books About Sports

March 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

It's not exactly common knowledge, Should-Heads, but we love books about sports. We may not be huge fans of sports itself, but books about them? Yes, please!  Links mentioned: Roald Dahl books updated...sort of Our interview with Adib Khorram Our other interview with Adib Khorram Our interview with Alena Dillon Books mentioned: Julia: Carrie Soto is Back (Taylor Jenkins Reid), Tell the Rest (Lucy Jane Bledsoe) and The Happiest Girl in the World (Alena Dillon) Kelly: The Bridge From M...

You Should Read: "Spare" by Prince Harry (with Kendell!)

February 21, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Hear ye hear ye! Today we're discussing Spare, Prince Harry's memoir, and we are joined once again by our good friend Kendell! We break down all the juicy, and maybe not super surprising, moments of this royal reveal all. Who came off the worst? Were there any highlights? Did we even need this book? We get into it all!  Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

We're Back, Baby!

February 07, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! Our hiatus is over and we want to let you know what's ahead for us and the podcast. We discuss our upcoming episodes and our semi-embarrassing amount of recent acquisitions. If you've got book recommendations, topic ideas or want to come on the podcast, email or contact us on social media! Let the fun begin! LINKS MENTIONED: Harper Collins Layoffs Ron DeSantis Memoir Emily Movie Jen DeLuca Book Deal Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Bonus episode: Should-Talking (with Kendell!)

January 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Okay, Should-Heads, the news of our hiatus was maybe a little over-exaggerated. (In our defense, the book world got a little busy and we had to discuss it.) It looks like 2023 is going to be quite the dramatic year! Links mentioned: Romeo & Juliet lawsuit Harper Collins strike update Susan Meachin  Bookly Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Our 2023 Most Anticipated Books (with Kathy Coe and Bekki Fahrer)!

January 03, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Can you believe it's 2023, Should-Heads? New year, new books, same unwieldy TBRs. Our friends Kathy and Bekki are here to discuss our most anticipated 2023 reads of the new year! (We've also each got some reading goals.) What books are you most excited for? Let us know! (NOTE: We're also taking a few weeks off, but plan to be back in February to discuss how these goals are going.) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read (and Watch!): How the Grinch Stole Christmas (A Movies and a Meal crossover episode)

December 20, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Once again we are stopping by the Movies and a Meal podcast to discuss holiday adaptations. This year we are reviewing three film adaptations of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It's become one of our favorite holiday traditions and we hope you enjoy!  Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Our favorite books of 2022 (with Kathy Coe and Bekki Fahrer!)

December 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

It’s almost 2023 and that means it’s time to reflect on the best books we read this year. As an added bonus, we’re joined by our friends Kathy and Bekki. Between the five of us, we’ll help you with last minute book gifts or how to spend any gift cards you’ll get.  You’re welcome, Should-Heads. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Well Traveled (with author Jen DeLuca!)

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Should-Heads, we had the best time discussing the Well Met series with its author, Jen DeLuca! Her next book, Well Traveled, is out on December 6 and you don’t want to miss this one! We also discuss Ren Faire, her writing process and, of course, got some great recommendations. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, delightful romance, absolutely check these books out. CONNECT WITH JEN DELUCA: Website: https://www.jendeluca.com/  Twitter: @jaydee_ell  FB: https://www.facebook.com/jendelucabo...

You Should Read: Season of Love (with author Helena Greer!)

November 22, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Should-Heads, we've got a real treat for you today. We're joined by Helena Greer to discuss her debut novel, Season of Love! It's a rom-com with serious undertones about processing trauma but is also the sweetest, loveliest story. It'll definitely put you in the holiday spirit and is a perfect way to (as the tagline says) "make the Yuletide gay." Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Books for Your Zodiac Sign, Part 2 (with Kendell!)

November 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Should-Heads, we're back with more sign-specific book recs! This time, we're discussing our moon signs and our friend Kendell is back to help us choose the best books for our moon signs (Scorpio, Sagitarius and Capricorn). We're now half done with the Zodiac, but we'll get to everyone.  Links Mentioned: DOJ Shuts Down Proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster Merger Harper Collins Union Members on Strike Kelly/Scorpio: Election (Tom Perrotta), When Women Were Dragons (Kelly Barnhil...

You Should Read: Holiday Books!

November 08, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Tis the damn season, Should-Heads! We're here with recommendations of holiday reads and an inaugural segment of what you should watch/listen to! We've got picks (and a few we're excited for) to get you in the holiday spirit. Holiday Recommendations: Julia: Landline and If the Fates Allow (Rainbow Rowell), Wrapped Up in You (Talia Hibbert) and Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (the column) Kelly:  A Merry Little Meet Cute (Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), Season of Love (Helena Greer)...

You Should Read: None of this Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive (with author Carolyn Prusa!)

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're excited to chat with Carolyn Prusa, the debut author of None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive! (Out November 22). It's a lighthearted novel about serious topics. Sidebar topics include elections, Stacey Abrams, Baltimore and, of course, Prince. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Nonfiction That Makes You Smarter

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! We're here to discuss nonfiction, specifically the kind that makes us smarter. (We love celeb memoirs as much as the next person but we also enjoy books that make us better, more informed humans.)  Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations her...

You Should Read: Something. ANYTHING!

October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a confession: for the first time, we're all reading less frequently than usual. While the amount of books read is not a referendum on our worth as people, readers or podcasters, it's still a marked change from our usual habits. And whether it's for good reasons or bad, it's still different. So we discuss what we're (not) reading and what we hope to finish before the end of the year. Recommendations welcome! Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm...

You Should Read: Something. ANYTHING!

October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a confession: for the first time, we're all reading less frequently than usual. While the amount of books read is not a referendum on our worth as people, readers or podcasters, it's still a marked change from our usual habits. And whether it's for good reasons or bad, it's still different. So we discuss what we're (not) reading and what we hope to finish before the end of the year. Recommendations welcome! Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm...

You Should Read: Back to School Books!

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Should-Heads, we're well into September now and that means that it's back to school season. So sharpen your pencils, grab your Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and get ready to hit the books! Links Mentioned: Nora Roberts Saves the Day  Interview with Liza Wiemer Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for...

You Should Read: Back to School Books!

September 13, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Should-Heads, we're well into September now and that means that it's back to school season. So sharpen your pencils, grab your Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and get ready to hit the books! Links Mentioned: Nora Roberts Saves the Day  Interview with Liza Wiemer Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for...

You Should Read: Our Fall Most Anticipated New Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Hey Should-Heads! It's almost fall and that means we're here to help you fill up your library holds list.  Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Most Anticipated: Kathy:  A Merry Little Meet Cute (Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), Each Night Was Illuminated (Jodi Lynn Anderso...

You Should Read: Books based on our zodiac signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra) with Kendell!

August 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a treat for you today--we're joined by our friend Kendell to share the books you should read based on your sign. We started with our own (Aries, Cancer and Libra) but will end up doing recommendations for every sign. Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check...

You Should Read: Books based on our zodiac signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra) with Kendell!

August 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a treat for you today--we're joined by our friend Kendell to share the books you should read based on your sign. We started with our own (Aries, Cancer and Libra) but will end up doing recommendations for every sign. Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check...

You Should Read: The Ones We're Meant to Find (a Book Club Episode with Bekki Fahrer!)

August 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Should-heads, we are back with our first full-length episode in what feels like forever! We had a great time discussing the book and hopefully you've read it already. If not, be aware that we have some major spoilers.  Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations h...

You Should Read: Our top picks from ALA!

July 19, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Welcome to a bonus episode where Kelly and Julia are joined by friends-of-the-pod Bekki and Kathy to talk about our adventures attending the ALA 2022 conference in Washington DC this summer. We also discuss some of the books we picked up, including our top 3 picks that we think Rachael Should Read. We apologize in advance for hyping up books that are not out yet and that we haven't read yet. Also you're welcome. Follow us: Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast Follow Kathy: Twitter: https...

You Should Read: Body Positive Books!

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Hey Should-Heads! It's summer and we are excited for all of our favorite things: beaches, pools and doing whatever we want, wearing whatever we want. It's hard to do and if you're not quite there yet, we have recommendations! (We've got fiction, nonfiction, adult, YA and middlegrade picks, too.) Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can g...

You Should Read: Body Positive Books!

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

Hey Should-Heads! It's summer and we are excited for all of our favorite things: beaches, pools and doing whatever we want, wearing whatever we want. It's hard to do and if you're not quite there yet, we have recommendations! (We've got fiction, nonfiction, adult, YA and middlegrade picks, too.) Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can g...

You Should Read: When Women Were Dragons (an interview with Kelly Barnhill)

June 21, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're joined by author Kelly Barnhill, author of When Women Were Dragons! We've been discussing it since we read it, both in our own conversations but also on our Twitter account. It's the kind of book that feels both timeless and like it's specifically written for this exact era. (You won't be surprised to learn that it is, at least partially, a book about rage. And trauma.) It's available now wherever books are sold. You need to read it. Follow Kelly Barnhill: Website:...

You Should Read: Our Summer Reading Guide

June 07, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're all excited for summer because we get to do all of our favorite things! So whether you're looking forward to hiking or spending time with family or staying inside and avoiding all other humans, we have you covered! We're also approaching our second anniversary of the podcast, so we mention a bunch of other episodes. And there's a special cameo from Mom-of-the-Pod Becky. Enjoy! Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When ...

You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Summer Releases!

May 24, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're heading into summer and there are a LOT of great books coming out. Here are the 15 we're most excited for! We hope you get to read a lot, too; what books are you most excited for? Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations her...

You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Summer Releases!

May 24, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're heading into summer and there are a LOT of great books coming out. Here are the 15 we're most excited for! We hope you get to read a lot, too; what books are you most excited for? Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations her...

You Should Read: Our Favorite Recommendations!

May 17, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're discussing our most frequent recommendations. Yes, these are books you've heard us mention before but if you still haven't read them, we clearly need to mention them again.  Please don't make us mention them thrice. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

You Should Read: Literally Everything Jennifer Weiner Has Written

May 10, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're discussing one of our favorite authors today and doing a deep dive into Jennifer Weiner and her backlist. We've all read her for years and we discuss our favorites, when we started reading her and, of course, where you should start if you haven't read her already. (There's no bad option there.) Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHA...

You Should Read: Our Mother's Day gift recommendations!

May 03, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! Mother's Day is almost here and we've got some great books to give your mom (and a book for yourself if this is a hard day).  Julia: The Midnight Library (Matt Haig) Kelly: City of Girls (Elizabeth Gilbert) and Tiny Beautiful Things (Cheryl Strayed) Rachael: The Gilded Hour and Where the Light Enters (Sara Donati) and The Four Winds (Kristin Hannah) Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast Twitter and ...

You Should Read: Our Mother's Day gift recommendations!

May 03, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Hi, Should-Heads! Mother's Day is almost here and we've got some great books to give your mom (and a book for yourself if this is a hard day).  Julia: The Midnight Library (Matt Haig) Kelly: City of Girls (Elizabeth Gilbert) and Tiny Beautiful Things (Cheryl Strayed) Rachael: The Gilded Hour and Where the Light Enters (Sara Donati) and The Four Winds (Kristin Hannah) Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast Twitter and ...

You Should Read: Our May Most Anticipated New Releases!

April 26, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

We can't believe it's almost May already, and you know what that means: most anticipated time! There are so many great books coming out, and it's going to be another Very Expensive Month. May 3 will especially be a Very Expensive Tuesday. Good luck to all of us. Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two boo...

You Should Read: The V.I. Warshawski Series by Sara Paretsky (Author Interview!)

April 19, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're joined by author Sara Paretsky, author of the V.I. Warshawski series! Her next book, Overboard, will be out May 10; the others are available now wherever books are sold. Follow Sara Paretsky: Website: https://saraparetsky.com/ Preorder Overboard: https://saraparetsky.com/books/novels/overboard/ Twitter: @SaraParetsky Facebook: @SaraParetsky Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast Twitter and ...

You Should Read: Everything Marian Keyes has Written!

April 12, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Hey Should-Heads! We're discussing one of our favorite authors today and doing a deep dive into Marian Keyes and her backlist. We've all read her for years and we discuss our favorites, when we started reading her and, of course, where you should start if you haven't read her already. (Our first choice for you is Rachel's Holiday; our second is any other book. You can't go wrong!) Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast T...

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