What You Should Read
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFriends 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: "Child Zero" by Chris Holm!
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHey Should-Heads! We're joined by author Chris Holm; his new book Child Zero is out in May and you definitely need to read it. Follow Chris Holm: Website: https://chrisfholm.blogspot.com/ Preorder Child Zero: https://chrisfholm.blogspot.com/p/child-zero.html Twitter: @chrisfholm Instagram: @chrisholmbooks His cats' Instagram: @dashiellandmoxie Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
You Should Read: Our April Most Anticipated New Releases!
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe can't believe it's almost April 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. 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 here: https://lib...
You Should Read: Great Daze (with author Bryan Preston!)
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHey Should-Heads! We're joined by Baltimore author Bryan Preston, here to talk about his short story collection, Great Daze. If you like pop culture references and incredibly fun books, don't miss this one! Follow Bryan Preston: Great Daze: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Daze-Bryan-Preston-ebook/dp/B09NS5BLCS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NC680S8UDOEH&keywords=bryan+preston&qid=1647196479&s=digital-text&sprefix=bryan+preston%2Cdigital-text%2C65&sr=1-1 Twitter @TheSkullBase Laughfinder Podcast: https:...
You Should Read: Firekeeper's Daughter (A Book Club Episode with Bekki Fahrer!)
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHello, Should-Heads! We're back with a longer than usual episode (and a fourth host!) and we have a lot to talk about. It's a book club episode and there are spoilers, but the quick version is that you need to read Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. If you haven't read it yet, you absolutely should! The audiobook is incredible, and you can buy it here from Libro.fm: https://tidd.ly/3KieM0n When you buy using that link, or sign up for Libro.fm using our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREA...
You Should Read: Dating Dr. Dil (with author Nisha Sharma!)
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHey Should-Heads! We read and loved Dating Dr. Dil and we're so excited to talk to Nisha Sharma. It's a retelling of Taming of the Shrew and it is amazing! 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 here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450 Follow Ni...
You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated New Releases for March 2022
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHey Should-Heads! March is going to be a Very Expensive Month, so it's good that we have a readathon to plan 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 here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450 Links Mentioned: Britney Spears' book deal! http...
You Should Read: Our "'Tis the Damn Readathon" TBR picks!
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHello, Should-Heads! We're so happy to share that there will be a second year for Tis the Damn Readathon! Rachael's even going to be co-hosting the 24-hour readathon. https://twitter.com/damnreadathon And we've got some help for you for the prompts! (We'll also be sharing more recommendations on our Twitter and Instagram accounts, and probably also dropping some throughout upcoming episodes.) Read a Memoir (Kelly picked Will by Will Smith; Julia and Rachael have already read it and love...
You Should Read: Our "'Tis the Damn Readathon" TBR picks!
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBHello, Should-Heads! We're so happy to share that there will be a second year for Tis the Damn Readathon! Rachael's even going to be co-hosting the 24-hour readathon. https://twitter.com/damnreadathon And we've got some help for you for the prompts! (We'll also be sharing more recommendations on our Twitter and Instagram accounts, and probably also dropping some throughout upcoming episodes.) Read a Memoir (Kelly picked Will by Will Smith; Julia and Rachael have already read it and love...
You Should Read: Love Stories
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBHey Should-Heads! It's February and love is in the air. But since you probably don't need any help looking for great romance novels, here are some of our favorite love stories that...well, aren't romances. 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 ...
You Should Read: Kiss & Tell (with special guest Adib Khorram!)
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBHey Should-Heads! We're so excited to have Adib Khorram back on the show! We loved his Darius the Greatduology and were very excited when we heard about Kiss & Tell. We discuss all three; Kiss & Tell comes out March 22. RELATED EPISODE: our first interview with Adib Khorram 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 ...
You Should Read: Kiss & Tell (with special guest Adib Khorram!)
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBHey Should-Heads! We're so excited to have Adib Khorram back on the show! We loved his Darius the Greatduology and were very excited when we heard about Kiss & Tell. We discuss all three; Kiss & Tell comes out March 22. RELATED EPISODE: our first interview with Adib Khorram 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 ...
You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated February Releases!
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBHey Should-Heads! We've got so many great books to look forward to! We've rounded up our favorite ones; let us know if we missed anything. 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 here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450 Links Mentioned: New Cel...
You Should Read: These authors’ debuts!
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBHey Should-Heads! There's something special about finding a new author. It's like getting in on the ground floor of something amazing. Here are three of our favorite debuts! Look forthe 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 here: https://libro.fm/playlists/...
You Should Read: Antiracist books
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHey Should-Heads! We're here with recommendations with antiracist books. With the latest round of voting rights challenges and library censorship, it's a good time to remember that this is an ongoing fight and not something where you read one book and you've learned everything there is to know. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD ...
You Should Read: Our favorite books of 2021 (with Kathy Coe!)
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBHey Should-Heads! It's part 2 of our yearly round up episodes and this week we're discussing our faves from 2021 (remember 2021? Seems so long ago!) 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one. 2021 Favorites: Kathy: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Re...
You Should Read: Our 2022 Most Anticipated Releases!
January 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBHappy New Year, Should-Heads! We've missed you and each other but we're back now and we're excited to tell you the books we can't wait to read this year. And look for a special mini episode next week where we review all the books we loved in 2021. Yes we realize we are doing this out of order. No, we're not sorry. 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 ...
Little Women adaptations: A Christmas Crossover episode with Movies and a Meal!
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBMerry Christmas Eve Should-heads! This year our gift to you is our annual crossover episode with our friends at Movies and a Meal. We watched three different Little Women adaptations, rated, and debated them. We discuss the important subjects such as, why is Laurie such a little twerp all the time? Is everyone just cool with the professor being SO much older than Jo in the 1994 version? And and will Kelly and Julia ever speak to each other again after that knock-down, drag out Marmee debate?...
Little Women adaptations: A Christmas Crossover episode with Movies and a Meal!
December 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBMerry Christmas Eve Should-heads! This year our gift to you is our annual crossover episode with our friends at Movies and a Meal. We watched three different Little Women adaptations, rated, and debated them. We discuss the important subjects such as, why is Laurie such a little twerp all the time? Is everyone just cool with the professor being SO much older than Jo in the 1994 version? And and will Kelly and Julia ever speak to each other again after that knock-down, drag out Marmee debate?...
You should read: Books paired with holiday movies!
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe've got a festive episode for you today, Should-Heads! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies and the books they remind us of. It's definitely going to get you in a holiday frame of mind. Grab some hot chocolate and your favorite cookies and let's get started. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your f...
You Should Read: Historical fiction!
December 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe're here to talk about historical fiction today, Should-heads! It's one of Rachael's favorite genres and we've got a bunch of great picks for you. Also, since we've been gone for a bit, our "recent acquisitions" are a little bit out of control. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books fo...
You Should Read: Historical fiction!
December 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe're here to talk about historical fiction today, Should-heads! It's one of Rachael's favorite genres and we've got a bunch of great picks for you. Also, since we've been gone for a bit, our "recent acquisitions" are a little bit out of control. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books fo...
You Should Read: Celebrity Memoirs! (With Kristine Kittridge)
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBWe're here to talk about our favorite celebrity memoirs! Topics include what makes a great one (SPOILER: it's gossip) and who we wish would write a tell-all book. We've got some great choices and all of our TBRs have significantly grown. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the pric...
(Re-release) You Should Read: Road-trip audio books!
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAs the holidays approach, we know many will be hitting the road to see friends, family, and maybe an enemy or two. Pass the time on your road trip with an audio book, and we've got some great suggestions from Uncle Danny and Aunt Amy, two experts of both audio books and long road trips. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at chec...
(Re-release) You Should Read: Road-trip audio books!
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAs the holidays approach, we know many will be hitting the road to see friends, family, and maybe an enemy or two. Pass the time on your road trip with an audio book, and we've got some great suggestions from Uncle Danny and Aunt Amy, two experts of both audio books and long road trips. 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at chec...
You Should Watch: The Babysitter's Club Season 2 (with Alysia Lee!)
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBYou Should Watch: The Second Season of the Babysitters Club! (with guest Alysia Lee) Should-Heads, have you watched the new season of the Babysitters Club yet? If not, we definitely recommend it. We do a deep dive into the season and its themes, plus we chat about personality quizzes, growing up, friendships and grief. Follow Alysia Lee: Website: https://alysialee.com/ Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodr...
You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Books for November and December!
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThe year's practically almost over, Should-heads. We may not have done very well on our October reading, but we're hoping to finish the year strong. Also? The last two months are full of amazing book releases. (We would also do a joint recommendation for Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, releasing at the end of November.) Currently reading: Julia: So Many Beginnings (Bethany C. Morrow), Always, in December (Emily Stone) and Graceling (Kristin Cashore) Kelly: Bad Girls Never Say Di...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: One Good Scare
October 31, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ ww...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Costume legends
October 30, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ ww...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Costume legends
October 30, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ ww...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Favorite Hallowe'en Candy
October 29, 2021 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ ww...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Horror for non-horror fans
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Urban Legends
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's the Halloween season, and you know what that means: Kelly is talking nonstop about all things horror (even more than usual). Join us on a Stockholm syndrome ride from here to November 1. Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ ww...
You Should Read: Vampire Books! (with Kim Bowers)
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's our last full episode before Halloween, but don't worry we have more of 13 days of Kellowe'en ahead! Today we're joined by our friend Kim to chat about our favorite vampire books. Why are we so into these books? And why is blood-drinking so...hot? (At least sometimes.) Currently reading: Julia: Book slump Kelly: The Man and His Nightmares (a biography of Wes Craven by John Wooley) Rachael: Perfect Life (Jessica Shattuck) Book News: https://www.hollywoodrep...
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Why Kelly dislikes the movie Hocus Pocus
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.49 MBHi, Should-Heads! Welcome to more 13 Days of Kelloween! Today is a contentious episode as Kelly discusses why Hocus Pocus is not a good movie. Or a fun movie. Other movies mentioned: Beetlejuice, Addams Family, Addams Family Values, Now & Then, Casper, The Sandlot). Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Best of Horror 2021
October 24, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBHi, Should-Heads! Welcome to more 13 Days of Kelloween! Kelly's got her favorite horror reads of 2021. Books mentioned: Ski Weekend (Rektok Ross), Small Town Monsters (Diana Rodriguez Wallach) and Chasing the Boogeyman (Richard Chizmar). Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Horror as Metaphor
October 23, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHi, Should-Heads! Welcome to more 13 Days of Kelloween! We're joined by Kelly's friend and Press Play and Scream podcast cohost Joshua Bermont to discuss horror as metaphor. Movies mentioned: Candyman, Get Out, Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, People Under the Stairs and Music of the Heart. Press Play and Scream Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Joshua Bermont Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaBermont Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Two scary movie reviews (with Allison Dickson!)
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOh, Should-Heads! Today is Kelly's favorite episode. We discuss movies that Julia and Rachael will likely never see: James Wan's newest feature Malignant and Hell House, LLC. Other films discussed include The Exorcist and its sequels and prequels. We are thrilled as always to be joined by The Other Mrs. Miller author Allison Dickson (aka our Steve Martin of the podcast). Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: The scariest of Stephen King (with Will Hamilton)
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're back in Castle Rock to discuss Kelly's favorite author, Stephen King. Books Mentioned: Pet Sematary, Bag of Bones, IT, Firestarter, Carrie, Under the Dome, Salem's Lot, The Stand and The Dark Tower series. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
13 Days of Kellowe'en: Witchy Books!
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBWelcome to another 13 Days of Kelloween! Today, we're discussing witches and the books that make us love them...with author Erin Sterling! We loved Ex Hex and so we're very excited to get more witchy recs. Books mentioned: The Witching Hour (Anne Rice), The Witch's Daughter (Paula Brackston), Garden Spells (Sarah Addison Allen) and Sanctuary (V.V. James) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
Welcome to 13 Days of Kellowe'en! First up: True Crime with Kathy Coe!
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! Welcome to Kelloween, a 13-day celebration of all things scary, spooky, gory, and macabre. To kick us off today we are joined by our friend Kathy to discuss true crime. We've got podcast, book and movie recs, plus our true crime podcast homage: the weekly distraction. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence and murder. Animal abuse and rape are briefly mentioned. Recommendations: Kathy: The First Degree (podcast), My Friend Dahmer (book by...
You Should Read: The Ex Hex (with author Erin Sterling!)
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're so excited to discuss The Ex Hex! We all absolutely loved it and had the best time chatting with author Erin Sterling. We also do a deep dive into the Bad Art Friend saga (read the link to follow the story that took over book Twitter this week) and join us as we discuss love, witchcraft and curses. Currently reading: Julia: Book slump Kelly: As if on Cue (Marisa Kanter) Rachael: I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are (Rachel Bloom) Book News: https://www.ny...
You Should Read: Spoiler Alert and All the Feels (with author Olivia Dade!)
October 07, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! Sometimes it seems like Julia got the idea to start a podcast just so she could talk about how great Spoiler Alert is. (If that's true, it's definitely the best possible reason.) We had a great time with Olivia Dade chatting about fandom and ships, obviously, but also minotaurs, ranch dressing and representation. Other books discussed: And They Lived Happily Ever After (Therese Beharrie), Morning Glory Milking Farm (C.M. Nascosta) and The Black Hawk (Joanna Bourne), ...
You Should Read...Our Most Anticipated October Releases (with Kathy Coe)!
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're joined by our friend Kathy to share some of the best releases out in October! We also discuss being intentional with reading choices and oh hey, did you know Julia had a birthday recently? Currently reading: Julia: Defy the Night (Brigid Kemmerer) and Please Don't Sit on my Bed In Your Outside Clothes (Phoebe Robinson) Kelly: As if on Cue (Marisa Kanter) Rachael: Rock Paper Scissors (Alice Feeney) and Exhausted (Nick Polizzi) Recent acquisitions: ...
You Should Read: Books from a Baltimore/DC Bookstore Tour (With Bekki Fahrer!)
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBHi, Should-Heads! We spent last Friday going to some of the bookstores in Baltimore and DC! (There are a bunch we missed, so hopefully there will be a part two the next time Rachael comes to Baltimore!) We visited five bookstores and were joined by Kindred Spirit of the Pod Bekki Fahrer for three of them. It was a great day and became a Very Expensive Friday. Plum County Literacy Festival discussion links: https://twitter.com/EliotSchrefer/status/1440009959228456960?s=20 https://starhera...
You Should Read: Books with Fall "vibes"
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBHi, Should-Heads! It's technically fall and we are ready for it. Bring on your apple cider, comfy clothes and...all things scary?! (If you're Kelly.) Book News: Reader infographic: https://blog.bookbaby.com/2020/08/the-reading-habits-of-five-generations-infographic/ Currently Reading: Julia: Grown (Tiffany D. Jackson) Kelly: The Lost Girls (Sonia Hartl) Rachael: The Space Between Worlds (Micaiah Johnson) and So Many Beginnings (Bethany C. Morrow) Recent Acquisitions: ...
You Should Read: Simone Breaks All the Rules, by Debbie Rigaud! Bonus Author Interview!
September 16, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're so excited to be talking with Debbie Rigaud, one of our new favorite authors! Her most recent book is Simone Breaks All the Rules, but we delve into her backlist (including a royal rom-com), what it's like to work with Alyssa Milano and so much more. Check out the gorgeous cover for her upcoming release, A Girl's Guide to Love and Magic (out next summer): https://twitter.com/diversebooks/status/1437053729505792001/photo/1 Preorder it here: https://www.barnesand...
You Should Read: Our Fall Backlist Bucket List!
September 14, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're about to be incredibly optimistic and share the five books we're each determined to read before the end of the year. Will we do it, or are we setting ourselves up for failure? Book News: Stephen King short story: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/humble-charity-red-screen-stephen-king-books Supply chain problems: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/manufacturing/article/86833-high-costs-services-disruptions-plague-book-biz-supply-chain.h...
You Should Read: Our Fall Backlist Bucket List!
September 14, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! We're about to be incredibly optimistic and share the five books we're each determined to read before the end of the year. Will we do it, or are we setting ourselves up for failure? Book News: Stephen King short story: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/humble-charity-red-screen-stephen-king-books Supply chain problems: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/manufacturing/article/86833-high-costs-services-disruptions-plague-book-biz-supply-chain.h...
You Should Read: Our September most anticipated new releases!
August 31, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBHi, Should-Heads! This is the last podcast of the summer and we are ready for fall. And a new season means a bunch of new books. September has so many amazing reads and I'm honestly not sure how we narrowed it down to five each (that's a lie. Julia and her threats helped us narrow it down). Book News: PRH and preorders: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/87229-gorman-book-s-price-hike-startles-booksellers.html BSC Season 2: https://deadline.c...
You Should Read...Locked in Time by Lois Duncan (with Jennifer Goldberg)
August 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBHi, Should-Heads! It feels like it's been forever, doesn't it? That makes this episode all the more appropriate; we're discussing Locked in Time, a favorite of Kelly's and her best friend Jen's, and a book that's about people that actually have been living forever (or fairly close to it). We also discuss more childhood favorites and our current pop culture favorites. Currently Reading: Julia: Locked in Time (Lois Duncan), Bridgerton (Julia Quinn) and The Other Me (Sarah Zachrich Jeng) Kel...