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What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Y.A. Horror (A Kelly Wheelhouse Episode)! with Amanda!Send us a textShould-Heads, have you ever wondered what’s wrong with Kelly? (It’s okay; she wonders too.)This episode answers that question.DISCLAIMER: Please forgive our sound and editing mishaps this episode - we were having some technical difficulties. We love you, Should-heads!Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
2025-02-111h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s LifeSend us a textHi, 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
2023-09-1930 minWhat You Should ReadOur Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!)Send us a textShould-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), Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Imposter Syndrome (Aparna Nancherla), The Bell in th...
2023-09-0534 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less)Send us a textHow 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 Star...
2023-08-2234 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books About SportsSend us a textIt'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 ofOur interview with Adib KhorramOur other interview with Adib KhorramOur interview with Alena DillonBooks mentioned:Julia: Carrie Soto is Back (Taylor Jenkins Reid), Tell the Rest (Lucy Jane Bledsoe) and The Happiest Girl in t...
2023-03-071h 00What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books for Your Zodiac Sign, Part 2 (with Kendell!)Send us a textShould-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 MergerHarper Collins Union Members on StrikeKelly/Scorpio:Election (Tom Perrotta), When Women Were Dragons (Kelly B...
2022-11-151h 06What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books based on our zodiac signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra) with Kendell!Send us a textHi, 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. C...
2022-08-161h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Ones We're Meant to Find (a Book Club Episode with Bekki Fahrer!)Send us a textShould-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 here: ht...
2022-08-021h 31What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Body Positive Books!Send us a textHey 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 get your first two...
2022-07-0550 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: When Women Were Dragons (an interview with Kelly Barnhill)Send us a textHey 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: ...
2022-06-2137 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Summer Releases!Send us a textHey 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 h...
2022-05-2449 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Literally Everything Jennifer Weiner Has WrittenSend us a textHey 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 WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout...
2022-05-1049 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Mother's Day gift recommendations!Send us a textHi, 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_podcastInstagram: @wysr_podcast...
2022-05-0316 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our May Most Anticipated New Releases!Send us a textWe 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...
2022-04-2643 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our April Most Anticipated New Releases!Send us a textWe 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://libro.fm/playlists/2450 ...
2022-03-2933 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Firekeeper's Daughter (A Book Club Episode with Bekki Fahrer!)Send us a textHello, 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 WH...
2022-03-151h 21What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Most Anticipated New Releases for March 2022Send us a textHey 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...
2022-03-0133 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our "'Tis the Damn Readathon" TBR picks!Send us a textHello, 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 it.)Read a Book Th...
2022-02-2220 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Love StoriesSend us a textHey 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 here: https://libro.fm...
2022-02-1547 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Most Anticipated February Releases!Send us a textHey 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 Celeste Ng: htt...
2022-02-0141 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: These authors’ debuts!Send us a textHey 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/2450 Debut novel recommendations:Ju...
2022-01-2411 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Antiracist booksSend us a textHey 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 at checkout you can get your first two books...
2022-01-181h 04What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our favorite books of 2021 (with Kathy Coe!)Send us a textHey 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 Reid), Al...
2022-01-1155 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our 2022 Most Anticipated Releases!Send us a textHappy 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! AN...
2022-01-041h 18What You Should ReadLittle Women adaptations: A Christmas Crossover episode with Movies and a Meal!Send us a textMerry 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'll have to listen to find out.
2021-12-241h 11What You Should ReadYou should read: Books paired with holiday movies!Send us a textWe'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 first two books...
2021-12-1459 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Historical fiction!Send us a textWe'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 for the price o...
2021-12-071h 33What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Celebrity Memoirs! (With Kristine Kittridge)Send us a textWe'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 price of one.
2021-11-231h 17What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Books for November and December!Send us a textThe 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 Die (Jennifer Mathieu)Rac...
2021-11-0251 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: One Good ScareSend us a textHi, 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 www.whatyoushouldread.com Get two books for the price of one with a new membership to L...
2021-10-3105 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Costume legendsSend us a textHi, 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 www.whatyoushouldread.com Get two books for the price of one with a new membership to L...
2021-10-3006 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Favorite Hallowe'en CandySend us a textHi, 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 www.whatyoushouldread.com Get two books for the price of one with a new membership to L...
2021-10-2905 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Horror for non-horror fansSend us a textHi, 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
2021-10-2810 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Urban LegendsSend us a textHi, 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 www.whatyoushouldread.com Get two books for the price of one with a new membership to L...
2021-10-2708 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Vampire Books! (with Kim Bowers)Send us a textHi, 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.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sue-g...
2021-10-2658 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Why Kelly dislikes the movie Hocus PocusSend us a textHi, 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
2021-10-2509 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Best of Horror 2021Send us a textHi, 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
2021-10-2406 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Horror as MetaphorSend us a textHi, 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
2021-10-2316 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: Two scary movie reviews (with Allison Dickson!)Send us a textOh, 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
2021-10-2231 minWhat You Should Read13 Days of Kellowe'en: The scariest of Stephen King (with Will Hamilton)Send us a textHi, 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
2021-10-2117 minWhat You Should ReadWelcome to 13 Days of Kellowe'en! First up: True Crime with Kathy Coe!Send us a textHi, 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 Derf Backderf and it's also a movie)
2021-10-1949 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Ex Hex (with author Erin Sterling!)Send us a textHi, 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...
2021-10-1248 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read...Our Most Anticipated October Releases (with Kathy Coe)!Send us a textHi, 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) Recen...
2021-10-051h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books from a Baltimore/DC Bookstore Tour (With Bekki Fahrer!)Send us a textHi, 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://starherald.com/news/local/education/plum-creek-literacy-festival-cancels-events-after-authors-pull-out-over-discriminatory-concordia-policy/article_d...
2021-09-281h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books with Fall "vibes"Send us a textHi, 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: Julia: Matrix (Lauren Groff) Kelly: Simone Breaks All the Rules (Debbie Rigaud), All Our Hidden Gifts...
2021-09-211h 08What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Fall Backlist Bucket List!Send us a textHi, 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.html Currently Reading: Julia: All the Feels (Olivia Dade) and Obviously: Stories From My Timeline (Akilah Hughes)Kelly: The Unheard (Nicci...
2021-09-1452 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our September most anticipated new releases!Send us a textHi, 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.com/2021/08/the-baby-sitters-club-season-2-premiere-date-netflix-trailer-1234822444/ Currently Reading: Julia: Nothi...
2021-08-3159 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read...Locked in Time by Lois Duncan (with Jennifer Goldberg)Send us a textHi, 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) Kelly: Fresh (Margot Wood); recently read C...
2021-08-241h 11What You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (with Bekki Fahrer!)Send us a textHello, 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 we talk about faith and doubt, purpose, colonialism, the rush to judgment, the perils of re-reading a favorite book and much, much more. Discussion links:https://www.themarysue.com/romance-writers-of-america-racism-religion/ https://www.npr.org/2021/08/05/1025195204/romance-writers-of-america-was-doing-better-with-race-until-a-recent-award-choic Bekki's bag: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTPV39Nre3/ Currently Reading: Bekki...
2021-08-101h 34What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Most Anticipated August Releases!Send us a textThe summer's almost over, Should-Heads. Fall is coming, with its pumpkin spice everything, cooler nights and Halloween preparations (if you're Kelly). But before we get there, there are a lot of great releases in August. Discussion link: Amanda Knox's Twitter thread https://twitter.com/amandaknox/status/1420871392266911746?s=20 Currently Reading: Julia: While We Were Dating (Jasmine Guillory) and The Book of Longings (Sue Monk Kidd)Kelly: We Were Never Here (Andrea Bartz) and just finished The Keeper (Guadalupe Garcia McCall)R...
2021-08-0358 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: True Crime books! (Kelly's Wheelhouse Episode)Send us a textCONTENT WARNING: This episode features a discussion about murder and violence toward women, children and animals. Sexual assault and suicide are also discussed and described. Hi, Should-Heads! We're going to discuss true crime in today's episode. It's been getting increasingly popular over the past few years and has taken over podcasts, Netflix, cable shows, and of course the book world. So...why? Kelly has some theories and some recommendations. Book News:New Cursebreakers book: https://twitter.com/BrigidKemmerer/status/1414624947553640453?s=20 Currently Reading:Jul...
2021-07-2057 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Road Trip-friendly Audiobooks! (with Dan and Amy Knowles)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're back and we missed you (and each other)! We also have the best and most fun episode for you today. Danny and Amy Knowles travel around in their RV and listen to audiobooks. But how do you choose what to listen to? And how do you keep from getting lost if the book is really great? (OK, that may only be a concern for Kelly, who's already prone to getting lost.) Currently Reading: Julia: It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake (Claire Christian) and Incense an...
2021-07-1349 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our most anticipated July releases!Send us a textOh, Should-Heads. After the expensive months that were May and June, things are slowing down a little bit. (But only a little bit.) There are great books coming out this month, too, but July looks to be more of a reading month than a buying month. Our wallets and library hold lists are feeling very grateful for this. Book News: Goodreads bad reviews: https://bookriot.com/bad-goodreads-reviews/ Elin Hilderbrand and Casey McQuiston book changes: https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/elin-hilderbrand-casey-mcquiston-antisemitism-israel-social-media.html?fbclid=IwAR37L68...
2021-06-291h 15What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our favorite 2021 reads so far (with Kathy Coe!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We are here to discuss our favorite reads of 2021 so far, and it was hard to narrow it down to five each! We're also joined by our friend (and tastemaker of the pod) Kathy Coe! While we could each have easily named another five books each (or 10, or 20), we're pleased with this list. No matter your taste, there's definitely something for everyone on here.Kelly's Poe socks: https://outofprint.com/collections/socks/products/let-it-poe-cozy-socks Kelly's bookmark came from here: https://t.co/bXan9MJZaA?amp=1 Cu...
2021-06-2257 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: It Happened One Summer (with author Tessa Bailey!)Send us a textShould-heads, you are in for a treat! We are joined by Tessa Bailey, here to talk to us about her upcoming release It Happened One Summer (out July 13). This Schitt's Creek-inspired novel is clever, sweet and scorching hot. We all loved it and it is perfect for poolside or beach reading, preferably with an umbrella drink. You need this book in your life. Book News:Malibu Rising optioned by Hulu! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/malibu-rising-author-taylor-jenkins-reid-hulu-adaptation-reimagining-80s-hollywood-1234962875/ (Misprint from show: There IS showrunner news and it's Li...
2021-06-1548 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Honey Girl (a book club episode!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We are absolutely delighted to present our latest book club episode. We all loved Honey Girl and do a deep dive into parental expectations, love stories vs. romance, microaggressions, the importance of chosen family and what to do when your Plan doesn't work out. And are we really going to go monster hunting ourselves? We just might... Book News:Firsthand Accounts of Tulsa Race Massacre Republished: oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/05/30/greenwood-author-publishes-black-wall-street-book-tulsa-race-massacre/5047138001/ Elin Hilderbrand: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/86562-readers-angered-over-anne-frank-reference-in-new-hilderbrand-novel.ht...
2021-06-081h 09What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our most anticipated June releases!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're skipping the introduction so we have more time to discuss the amazing books out in June. We've got so, so many to choose from and we're excited to hear what you're looking forward to. So good luck to our wallets and our free time.Books mentioned in this episode:Julia: Darling (K Ancrum), God Spare the Girls (Kelsey McKinney), My Contrary Mary (Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows), Fierce Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff) and The Chosen and the Beautiful (Nghi Vo).Kelly: The Other...
2021-06-0140 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: British Rom Coms! (A Rachael's Wheelhouse Episode)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're three podcasters who are delighted to talk to you about British rom-com novels! It's one of Rachael's wheelhouse categories and she has a lot of fantastic recommendations.Links mentioned in this episode: While Justice Sleeps sequels: https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/newswire/for-readers/2021/05/21/when-justice-sleeps-will-have-sequels-and-a-tv-adaptation John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf story!: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/may/22/john-steinbecks-estate-urged-to-let-the-world-read-his-shunned-werewolf-novel Marian Keyes loves Julia: https://twitter.com/MarianKeyes/status/1393940332245569538?s=20 Currently Reading: Julia: While Justice Sleeps (Stacey Abrams) and They Never Learn (Layne Fargo...
2021-05-2540 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books by Asian Authors!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're so excited to talk about Asian authors this week and it's a lot of great books over multiple genres. We've got some amazing books to share and we'd love to hear any recommendations you have for us! Links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Stop Asian Hate! and donate or get involved here: https://stopaapihate.org/actnow/ LeVar Burton book club: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/levar-burton-launches-book-club-james-baldwin-77630800 Jodi Picoult musical: https://www.jodipicoult.com/breathe.html and get tickets to stream it he...
2021-05-1856 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Happiest Girl in the World (with author Alena Dillon!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Today, we are so excited to share our conversation with Alena Dillon! Her second novel, The Happiest Girl in the World, was one of Julia's most anticipated books for April and for good reason. It's a ripped-from-the-headlines story that's infuriating and devastating in equal measure. Currently Reading:Julia: Tokyo Ever After (Emiko Jean), What Comes After (JoAnne Tompkins) and The Galaxy and the Ground Within (Becky Chambers)Kelly: In the Event of Contact (Ethel Rohan), The Anthropocene Reviewed (John Green)R...
2021-05-1151 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our May most anticipated new releases!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're here to share our most anticipated May reads and this month is practically guaranteed to be both fantastic and very, very expensive. We also revisit our April most anticipated reads. What books are you excited for? And why are almost all the best ones coming out on May 4th? Links mentioned in this episode: Authors band together, say Disney isn't paying them their royalties: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/apr/28/disneymustpay-authors-form-task-force-missing-payments-star-wars-alien-buffy Currently Reading: Julia: The Galaxy and the Ground Within (Bec...
2021-05-0455 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books about Mothers and Daughters!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Mother's Day is coming up and we're discussing our favorite mother/daughter books! Some of them are the ones you'd imagine and some of them are about moms we're glad we didn't have. Like any relationship, though, it can be complicated and we discuss that, too.Use the promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD to get two books for the price of one with new memberships for Libro.fm. https://libro.fm/ Links mentioned in this episode:LeVar Burton to host Jeopardy! https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/989897618/an-overjoyed-levar-burton-welcomes-chance-to-guest-host-jeopardy ...
2021-04-271h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Short Stories! (A Julia's Wheelhouse Episode)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Today, we discuss one of Julia's "wheelhouse" books: the short story collection. (Everyone has wheelhouse books; the ones that, for whatever reason, they are guaranteed to buy.) We'll be exploring more of our wheelhouse books in future episodes. Do you like short stories? If so, which are your favorites? ALSO, we are excited to announce that we're giving away a three-month membership on Libro.fm and it couldn't possibly be easier to enter. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxctwfL5kD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link ...
2021-04-201h 01What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Klara and the Sun (Book Club episode with Angie Kim!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! Today, Miracle Creek author Angie Kim comes back to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. It's our third book club book, and we absolutely loved it. There's a lot to ponder (what makes us human? can we ever be 100% known, even by ourselves?) and it would take multiple episodes to fully cover this book. Buy it, read it, listen to this episode and then find us on social media to discuss it. We'll definitely have even more to say. Links mentioned in this episode:Angie K...
2021-04-131h 08What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our most anticipated April 2021 releases!Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! If you're like us, you probably already have more unread books than you could possibly ever finish...and still have a really unfortunate book habit anyway. Today, we discuss the April releases we're most excited for and, as you'd expect, there are a lot of them. Links mentioned in this episode: New Richard Wright novel: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelkramerbussel/2021/02/26/richard-wright-novel-the-man-who-lived-underground-to-be-published-in-april/?sh=6db63a46499b Beverly Cleary died: https://apnews.com/article/beverly-cleary-dead-c3923a8fbbcd461a10ea615c7d1300a9 Larry McMur...
2021-04-0649 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Jane Austen meets Bollywood (Bonus episode with author Sonali Dev!)Send us a textYou're in for a real treat today, Should-Heads! We're joined by Sonali Dev, author of the Bollywood series and the Rajes family series. We're huge fans of hers and if you aren't already, this episode will do the trick. She's got some great recommendations and we didn't think it was possible but somehow we've gotten even more excited for Incense and Sensibility (out July 6). Other books mentioned in this episode:You, Me, and the Sea (Meg Donohue, inspired by Wuthering Heights), Meg and Jo and Beth and A...
2021-04-0247 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations (with K. Ancrum!)Send us a textHello, Should-Heads! Why do we love retellings so much? Why is it so fun and (honestly a little comforting) to read these tales as old as time? We ponder these questions, share our favorite ones and debate where the line is between "homage" and "fanfiction." Links from show: Dawn from Netflix's Babysitters Club has been recast. https://www.eonline.com/news/1250032/the-baby-sitters-club-announces-a-recast https://twitter.com/netflixqueue/status/1372599859530788865 for video Currently Reading: Julia: Stepsister (Jennifer Donnelly) Kelly: Girls With Razor Hearts (Suzanne Young) Racha...
2021-03-3051 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: "Good for Her!" books (with Allison Dickson)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're joined by Allison Dickson (the Steve Martin of our podcast!) and we're discussing "good for her!" books about women who are righting wrongs in various ways (some of those ways are violent). In light of everything going on right now, even being who you are can be a revolutionary act.Links mentioned in this episode: Pandemic novel: https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-new-york-john-grisham-douglas-preston-coronavirus-pandemic-b918d7eeac8386a9c3bcc69aab74bc88 Novel Menagerie Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thenovelmenagerie Jay-Z song parody abou...
2021-03-2357 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Black Speculative Fiction (with Stephanie Henderson!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads and welcome to one of our more expensive episodes. Our friend Stephanie Henderson joined us to discuss Black speculative fiction, and she's got a lot of great recommendations. You'll definitely want to get every one you don't already have. It's a really fun conversation and there are so many great books out; we're very lucky. Links mentioned in this episode: Leah Johnson book deal: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/85794-book-deals-week-of-march-15-2021.html"Please Stop Talking About the `Rise' of Af...
2021-03-1659 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Temporary (with author Hilary Leichter!)Send us a textOh, Should-Heads! If you haven't read Temporary, you are doing yourself a real disservice. It's clever and funny, but don't take our word for it. It's also received excellent reviews from The New York Times, The Washington Post and made Best Of 2020 lists from NPR and Publisher's Weekly and many more outlets. As we approach the first anniversary of quarantine, this is a book that will be the best possible distraction. Thank you so much for author Hilary Leichter, who is well versed in the rule of threes, for joining us! (Also in...
2021-03-0949 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: British Books (With Claire Handscombe and the BritLit Podcast!)Send us a textHi Should-Heads! This is a fun but expensive episode. We're joined by Claire Handscombe, author, bookseller, noted West Wing enthusiast and podcaster! Claire came with a great list of recommendations and they all sound amazing. You're going to want to take notes and hit up your library or favorite bookstore (or Blackwell's.com--just one of many hot tips we get from this episode). Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your f...
2021-03-021h 06What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Never Far Away (with author Michael Koryta!)Send us a textHi, Should-Heads! We're joined by Michael Koryta, bestselling author, screenwriter, nature enthusiast and murderer of sleep. His new book (Never Far Away) is out now and it is amazing. We talk about that, his upcoming movie (Those Who Wish Me Dead; out in theaters and HBO Max in May) and many other topics. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their February selections: https://www...
2021-02-231h 00What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Romances by Black authors!Send us a textHappy Valentine's Day, Should-Heads! In today's episode, we talk about love--and specifically love stories by Black authors. We also discuss that Slate article and the Netflix documentary we can't stop thinking about.Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their February selections: https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books Book news: Slate article on Bridgerton novels (it'll just make you mad): https://slate...
2021-02-1651 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones (Book Club with Dr. Nae!)Send us a textHappy Tuesday, Should-Heads! We're happy to share our second book club with you, and this book gave us a lot to talk about. (If you haven't read it, you need to. It's even better than An American Marriage, and that's a high bar.) Highlights include secrets, family folklore and what makes for a happy ending. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their F...
2021-02-091h 13What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Favorite Galentine's Reads!Send us a textYou Should Read: Something For Galentine's Day!Hello, Should-Heads! We're here today to celebrate Galentine's Day! Yes, we're a little early but this way, you can have some great books to read while you think about how wonderful your best girl friends are. (It's Feb. 13, so you have time.) Next year, we'll all celebrate together.Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out...
2021-02-0245 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: A Vow So Bold and Deadly (with author Brigid Kemmerer!)Send us a textGreetings, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share this week's episode. Brigid Kemmerer has written one of our favorite trilogies ever and, as you may expect, we have some opinions over which kingdom should prevail. In the end we are for Syhl Shallow, except for Julia, who is not the boss of the show notes, KELLY IS. We also discuss her next release (Defy the Night, out in September!), the books she loved growing up, the best friendship ever and much more. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? S...
2021-01-2654 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books about Reality TV!Send us a textHello, Should-heads! This is the most dramatic podcast episode--EVER. Three hosts. Many books. Only one episode. Who. Will. SURVIVE?OK, sorry, I can't keep that going. We're here to talk about reality TV and the books it's spawned. We also discuss the shows we love (current and past) and what reality shows we would like to go on. Want to read some amazing books before most people can? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for j...
2021-01-1954 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: These Books So We Don't Have To! (Anti-TBR tag)Send us a textWelcome to our second podcast episode of 2021 and the first after an attempted coup! I'm mentioning that so if you think "Hey, they seem a little rattled," you'll know why. Today, in a departure from our usual format, we're discussing books we aren't reading. One of us slightly misunderstood the assignment and ended up with a bunch MORE books on her TBR list instead of fewer. (NOTE: This doesn't mean that anyone who likes these books or genres is wrong to do so. This is just our respective opinions and, as y...
2021-01-121h 17What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our most anticipated 2021 releases (with Kathy Coe!)Send us a textWe're in a new year but we have the same goal (to read ALL THE BOOKS!). Today, we are joined by friend of the pod and book blogger Kathy Coe to talk about the 2021 releases we're most excited for. And just for fun, there's a drinking game. Want to get a head start on your 2021 reading goals? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their January selections: https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books Boo...
2021-01-051h 05What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Favorite Books of 2020!Send us a textWe're here to share our best memories, podcast episodes and, of course, books from 2020! We had so many fantastic reads this year...and a few that were less than stellar. We share our final thoughts on how this year affected our reading, from the pandemic to starting a podcast. It's been a crazy year and we're glad to see it go away.Currently Reading: Julia: The Office of Historical Corrections (Danielle Evans), A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) Kelly: This Close to Okay (Leesa Cross-Smith)Rachael: Song of Bl...
2020-12-221h 00What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Royal Holiday (an advent calendar minisode)Send us a textKelly and Julia recommend Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
2020-12-2003 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Stephen King (with our mom, Becky Hall!)Send us a textToday we discuss the very prolific Stephen King! We have recommendations for every reader (which means that no matter what your reading taste is, we have something that will make you very happy). Sidebar topics include a minor competition about who read Stephen King the youngest (Kelly won) and who has a better Stephen King story (Becky won) and our favorite Stephen King adaptations. This show marks the best day of Kelly's entire life. M-o-o-n, that spells joy.Also, wait, we have t-shirts now?! Links:No...
2020-12-151h 11What You Should ReadYou Should Watch: Our favorite Christmas movies (an advent calendar minisode)Send us a textJulia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss their all time favorite Christmas movies! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
2020-12-1105 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read...More and Yes, We'll Tell You How (With Bekki Fahrer!)Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about how the pandemic has affected our reading habits. We also chat about ways to read more and what to do (or not do!) when we’re reading less. So here's some tips on how to read more and why not to feel guilty about choosing to not prioritize your TBR for a little while. LINKS:Book of the Month Club https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-booksRomancing the Runoff has raised almost half a million dollars to help the Senate go Blue in...
2020-12-011h 29What You Should ReadYou Should Read: NOT Harry Potter (with Kendell Johnson)Send us a textWe do a deep dive into JK Rowling's anti-trans comments and how that has affected our feelings about Harry Potter. Can you separate the art from the artist and should you try? How do you balance something you love with the harm its creator is doing to people? There aren't easy answers but it's a subject worth grappling with. And, as a bonus, we recommend books you can read instead of hers. (Well, not The Casual Vacancy; people are already not reading that one.)LINKS:Joan He and her...
2020-11-171h 21What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Chasing Alice (with author Stephanie L. Fowler!)Send us a textWe're joined by Stephanie Fowler, author of Chasing Alice, a nonfiction account of the life and murder of Alice Davis. Mrs. Davis was Stephanie (and Kelly's!) AP English teacher and her life had a powerful impact on her family, as well as many of her friends, students and fellow teachers. We discuss the way she balanced discussing Alice's life and death, the lessons she learned and why she never stopped writing this story.LINKS:Buy Chasing Alice: https://www.saltwatermedia.com/shop/chasing-alice-by-stephanie-l-fowler-1 The Shaded Choice Awards...
2020-11-101h 04What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Scary Books! With author Emma BeavenSend us a textWelcome to the spookiest episode of the year! We're joined by Emma Beaven (her debut novel, Where the Briars Sleep, is out next summer) to talk about all things creepy. We discuss adaptations, atmospheric horror and, as it turns out, we all have very strong opinions about vampires. Follow Emma Beaven:https://emmabeaven.wordpress.com/Instagram: @authoremmabeavenPreorder Where the Briars Sleep: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Briars-Sleep-Emma-Beaven-ebook/dp/B08DDK6LZJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=emma+beaven&qid=1603642591&sr=8-1Follow What You Should Read:
2020-10-2755 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: MORE Books by Black Authors! With Dr. Sherna PhillipsSend us a textWe're discussing more of our favorite books by Black authors and this time, we're joined by poet and playwright Dr. Sherna Phillips (known to her students as Dr. Nae)! Sidebar topics include how long Kelly sticks to book bans (not long), how our fall TBR challenge is going (not well) and which celeb book club we like the most.Links: S.E. Hinton and graphic novels: https://www.themarysue.com/s-e-hinton-the-outsiders-new-bad-opinion/Julie Murphy and Disney's new adult line: https://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2020/10/09/if-the-shoe-fits-by-julie-murphy-to-launch-new-disney-publishing-line/#:~:text=Julie%20Murphy%2C%20a...
2020-10-201h 21What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books by Indigenous authorsSend us a textHello and we are finally back! This week, we discuss Indigenous authors and the books you absolutely cannot miss. Sidebar topics include an update on our reading TBR challenge (suffice to say we are slightly behind), Christmas cookies (enjoy how smoothly Kelly was able to demand some) and how wonderful it is to be back together, taping the podcast. We also briefly discuss our upcoming Halloween episode, which one of us is VERY EXCITED FOR (Kelly. It's Kelly).(And don't forget our first book club is approaching! We're discussing The Book...
2020-10-131h 06What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our Fall Reading PrioritiesSend us a textYou know what you should read? Julia, Kelly and Rachael make a bold declaration of five books they will each read before the end of the year. Can we do it? We've got a forking good points system to help keep us accountable (but the smart money is not on Kelly). We've also decided to start a book club! We are very excited to announce our first pick: The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult! We'll discuss it in the episode that drops on December 8, so you have plenty of t...
2020-09-2947 minWhat You Should ReadBONUS Ep! "Hello, Camp Moosehead!" Super Special Parts 1&2 Recap!Send us a textGrab your water bottles, your swimsuits, and your $35 white t-shirts, it's time to go to summer camp! It's our last Babysitters Club Netflix show recap. Bittersweet! Julia, Kelly, and Rachael are joined by Kristen Mckenzie to discuss the two-part finale to season 1 of this amazing adaptation. We discuss all things rebellious, including Kristy's struggle with not being in charge, Dawn and Claudia's fight for fair fun, and Mary Anne and Stacey's adventures in making musical theater! Will we figure out if Logan is sweet or just boring? Tune in to find out!
2020-09-251h 05What You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Weight of the Stars and The Wicker King (with author K. Ancrum!)Send us a textWe are so delighted to share this interview from one of our favorite authors, K. Ancrum! While most of the episode is the three of us flailing about The Wicker King and The Weight of the Stars, we also have side discussions on Chipotle and how it can sometimes be used as a tool for vengeance, found families, her beautiful author notes and acknowledgments and so much more.Also, "What You Should Eat" makes an appearance and the bread recipe Kayla recommends sounds so easy that even Kelly could make it...
2020-09-221h 15What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our favorite re-reads!Send us a textDo you even re-read? We certainly do! This week discusses what makes a book a good re-read, why we love diving back in to our faves, and pro tips for getting the most out of a re-read. Also Kelly is very concerned that Julia and Rachael are going to steal her Dobby socks. (She’s correct). What books do you love to re-read? Follow us and let us know!Follow What You Should Read:Twitter: @wysr_podcastInstagram: @wysr_podcastGood...
2020-08-1850 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Good movie adaptations (with "Movies and a Meal!")Send us a textThis week we are joined by Ben and Keith from Movies and a Meal podcast to discuss some of our favorite book to movie adaptations. We explore what makes a good adaptation, whether you should always read the book first or not (Kelly has very strong and correct opinions on this) and why Meryl Streep should just be in everything. Follow Movies and a Meal:https://moviesandameal.podbean.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/moviesandameal And find them on stitcher, spotify, and apple podcasts!Follow us:
2020-08-0459 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: All the Dead Men (with author Errick Nunnally!)Send us a textThis week we have author, designer, artist, and epic meal chef Errick Nunnally! We catch up with Errick about his Alexander Smith novel series, the second installment of which (All the Dead Men) is now available wherever books are sold and from Haverhill Press. It’s a fantastic urban fantasy detective series following a 150 year old Shapeshifter who is the son of a man who escaped slavery and a Native woman from Saskatchewan. Alexander Smith suffers from memory loss, is constantly confronting menacing monsters in the shadowy corners of Boston, and is recruited by...
2020-07-2151 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: The Baby-Sitters Club (and other childhood faves!)Send us a textIf you had a series or a book you loved so much as a kid you read them so many times she spines pratically disintegrated, you’re going to love this week’s episode on childhood favorites! At the top of the episode, Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss some of their favorite books as kids, and then at 27:30 we are joined by AJ McCombs to discuss the new Netflix adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club. The debate over who is the best sitter gets pretty heated! Then at 1:11:18 we have a spec...
2020-07-141h 20What You Should ReadYou Should Read: LGBTQ+ BooksSend us a textHappy Pride month everybody! This week the “What You Should Read” team discuss why it’s important to have more books with LGBTQ+ representation, some of our favorite examples, and why though she’s glad to see more representation in mainstream publishing, Kelly still (secretly) loves cheesy lesbian romance novels. #ShoutoutKarinKallmaker Follow WYSR:Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast www.whatyoushouldread.com Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcas
2020-06-2353 minWhat You Should ReadYou Should Read: Books by Black Authors!Send us a textGreetings listeners! Today we are joined by the lovely and hilarious Baltimore-based comedian Violet Gray (as seen on "Night Train w/ Wyatt Cenac)! Violet talks with Julia and Kelly about what representation in books means to her and why it matters to see yourself represented in the stories you’re reading. The three then recommend some of their favorite books by Black authors, and Violet treats us to a freestyle rap based on those recommendations. You’ll want to listen to the very end of this one! This week is #BlackoutBestsellerlist week...
2020-06-161h 06What You Should ReadYou Should Read: "Pride and Prejudice" RetellingsSend us a textOn this week’s episode we’re talking about Pride and Prejudice retellings! With so many out there, how many is too many? (Spoiler Alert: we reject the premise of the question). Before that, we discuss what we’re reading this week (01:28), share some exciting book news items (06:08), and recommend books to each other in our favorite segment “You know what you should read?” (10:45). This week we’re giving a shout out to Book + Bottle, one of our favorite indie bookstores! Book + Bottle in St Petersburg, FL is offering our listeners FREE shipping...
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What You Should ReadYou Should Read: "Big Summer"Send us a textJulia and Rachael discuss what they are currently reading, what they are excited about in the world of books and what they think the other should read. Later, they are joined by Kelly to discuss Jennifer Weiner’s new book “Big Summer” (Spoiler alert: to miss spoilers skip from minute 17:42 on).Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast
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