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Hey! read this.The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with Emrel WoodyIn this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good!Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkeshFollow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooksFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur music was composed by James...
2025-07-2854 minHey! read this.Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with EThis month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses! Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com
2025-06-2849 minHey! read this.The Secret History by Donna Tartt with Caroline StineThis month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late.Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformanceFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.comThanks for listening!
2025-05-301h 15Hey! read this.The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with VictoriaHappy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you think? @heyreadthispod We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Fi...
2025-04-281h 02Hey! read this.Play swap with B+VIn this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth. Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/Follow us on Instagram for show updates @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.comThanks f...
2025-03-2850 minHey! read this.A Novel Love Story By: Ashley Poston with Lauren B. LeighIn this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it!Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to https://www.jamesallencomposer.com/
2025-02-281h 10Hey! read this.The Seas by Samantha Hunt with Alexx RouseIn this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day. Follow Alexx on instagram @paywhatyoucantarot If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatreFollow us @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.Thanks for listening!
2025-01-281h 02Hey! read this.November short story swap with B+VIn this episode B+V each pick a short story to read and discuss. Victoria's pick was Galatea by: Madeline Miller and Becca's was Storm Song by: Rebecca Coffindaffer from the anthology Mermaids never drown, Tales to dive for. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.
2024-11-2842 minHey! read this.Inkheart by Cornelia Funke with B+VIn this episode B+V delve into one of Becca's childhood favorites, Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. This book is a booklovers book through and through and it is as full of twists and turns as the episode is full of spoilers so plan your listening accordingly! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James AllenThanks for listening!
2024-10-281h 05Hey! read this.The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with Rachel KazeeIn this episode B+V discuss The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with the very cool and talented Rachel Kazee! This book delves into the dark depths of classic fairy tales and finds even darker depths beneath while also being a touching tale of a young boy navigating grief in a war torn world. Thank you Rachel!Content warning: This book and by extension this episode includes conversations about violence against children. Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed b...
2024-09-281h 11Hey! read this.Short story swap with B and VIn this episode B+V trade short stories or rather short writings with each other and then, as per usual, discuss! First up is a short story called Where They Hide is a Mystery by Simon Van Booy and second is a selection from The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.
2024-08-2850 minHey! read this.A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with B+VB+V celebrate Christmas in July by discussing the most well known Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's both funnier and spookier than anticipated! Listen in and cool off with a little unseasonable Christmas cheer. Early in the episode we mention the book Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig and while this episode isn't focused on that book we highly recommend it and love Rebekah's work! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod
2024-07-281h 01Hey! read this.Instructions by Neil Gaiman with Caroline StineIn this episode B+V get instructed on how to survive a fairy tale via the incredible book Instructions by Neil Gaiman, thanks to the also incredible Caroline Stine. Caroline is the manager at Blue Marble Books in Ft Thomas KY, one of the oldest children's books stores in the country, if you find yourself in the area you should check it out, tis a magical place! Blue Marble books: https://www.bluemarblebooks.com/Also check out her theatre company http://inboccaperformance.com/Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was c...
2024-06-2851 minHey! read this.Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell with Zach MoningIn this episode B+V talk with their new friend Zach about Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell and get extremely hyped to dive into some of Mr. Mitchell's other works in the future. If you'd like to support the arts in Cincinnati and the wonderful work that Zach does with Artswave for our artistic community consider donating at artswave.org/giveOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod for updates
2024-05-281h 13Hey! read this.Our Town by: Thornton Wilder with Victoria AslanidesIn this episode B+V discuss polarizing play, Our Town, by: Thornton Wilder in celebration of Victoria's birthday month! Content warning for language and brief mention of suicide related to the content of the play. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.comFollow us on instagram for updates, announcements, and extras@Heyreadthispod
2024-04-301h 09Hey! read this.Itchy Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil by: Alex Aniel with Patrick Earl PhillipsIn this Episode B+V chat with Patrick Earl Phillips, actor, dad, and of course Resident Evil fan about the creation of the Resident Evil franchise and development, each of their relationships to the game and games generally and about why in the world this book is called "Itchy Tasty"! Thanks for listening, for updates and such follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com
2024-03-2857 minHey! read this.The Song of Achilles by: Madeline Miller with Emily BushB+V are joined by their very cool friend, Emily to discuss The Song of Achilles by: Madeline Miller. This beautiful story feels like wandering through the Greece of myth and legend and you should totally read it. Tangents in this episode include casting critiques of the movie Troy and a debate about the sexiest fruit (but we mostly stay on topic) Content note:This episode contains mentions of sexual assaultOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Find us on Instagram: @hey...
2024-02-281h 19Hey! read this.17776, What football will look like in the future By: Jon Bois with Scott DanielsonIn this episode B and V talk with their very cool friend (who also happens to be B's husband), Scott about,17776 or What football will look like in the future, By: Jon Bois. This story is heartfelt and existentially intense often at the same time and we cannot recommend it enough. We will be screaming HEY! read this! about it for a very long time. We've linked it below for your convenience, please give it a read!17776, What football will look like in the future By: Jon Boishttps://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football
2024-01-281h 22Hey! read this.Parable of the Sower by: Octavia E. Butler with Becca SchallAnother Becca joins B and V to talk about Sci fi classic, Parable of the Sower by: Octavia E. Butler! This story takes us on a journey through a collapsing America in the form of journal entries from a teenage girl in southern California. Her keen observational skills and desire to survive help keep her a step ahead of the ever changing landscape of a nation in decline. Content warning: this book includes depictions of violence and mentions of sexual assault.Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Al...
2023-11-281h 15Hey! read this.The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by: Neil Gaiman with B&VIt's October! In honor of (my) Becca's birthday month and spooky season I chose The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by: Neil Gaiman for our discussion. Join us for a trek through the Scottish (ish) mountains and all the mysteries that lie within this captivating story!Follow us on Instagram: @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to www.jamesallencomposer.com
2023-10-271h 01Hey! read this.Station Eleven by: Emily St. John Mandel with Jordan TrovillionOur good friend Jordan Trovillion said Hey! read Station Eleven by: Emily St. John Mandel, so we did. This book (and discussion) had us laughing, crying, sighing and waxing poetic about the beauty of everyday life and the mundanity of life in extraordinary times. Join us and definitely pick up a copy of Station Eleven!Warning!This episode contains discussion of global pandemics (real and imaginary) as well as mentions of Sexual assault and Violence.For more from Jordan check out the following on instagram@Jordan.Trovillion and @hierophanyandhedge For updates o...
2023-09-281h 32Hey! read this.Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas By: Hunter S. Thompson with Loren HayesIn this Episode Loren takes B and V on a "Savage Journey to the heart of the American Dream" as we discuss Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. Content warningLanguagediscussions of drug usediscussion of sexual violenceThank you so much to Loren for joining us! Follow Loren on the socials @indomitableluluFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, to find more of their work visit Jamesallencomposer.com
2023-08-281h 12Hey! read this.Christmas in July! Christmas Victorian Ghost Stories with B and VIn this episode B and V try to beat the summer heat by celebrating Christmas in July! B asked V to read some selections from The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories Volume Three in honor of the occasion. Conversation includes cozyness, creepyness, and curiosity about why ghosts aren't haunting rich people like they used to?Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen to find more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com
2023-07-2846 minHey! read this.The Dead Romantics by: Ashley Poston w/ Lauren B. LeighIn this episode Becca and Victoria catch up with actor, writer, voice over artist, and all around wonderful human Lauren B. Leigh to chat about The Dead Romantics, a novel by: Ashley Poston. This episode deals with love, loss, ghosts, sexy forearms, and a whole lot more!Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Follow Lauren on Instagram: @Lauren.B.LeighFollow our show on Instagram: @heyreadthispod
2023-06-281h 04Hey! read this.7. Rachel's Pick: The Shining by: Stephen KingThis month Becca and Victoria discuss The Shining by: Stephen King with friend, Rachel Burson. This book and consequently the discussion about it contains quite a few dark and distressing topics, as any good horror story does, but for your own comfort please note the content warnings below.violencespousal abusechild abuseracismsexismlanguage Our theme music was composed by James Allen. To find more of their work visit Jamesallencomposer.comFollow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod
2023-05-281h 06Hey! read this.6. Victoria's (BIRTHDAY) Pick: The Presence of Absence a Novel by: Simon Van BooyIn this episode Becca and Victoria discuss The Presence of Absence a Novel by: Simon Van Booy and wish Victoria a very happy Birthday month! Tangents abound and spoilers ensue but don't let that stop you from listening or more importantly picking up a copy of this book for yourself! As always, thanks to James Allen for their work on our theme music. Check out more of their work at Jamesallencomposer.comFind us on Instagram @heyreadthispod
2023-04-281h 04Hey! read this.5. Rae's Pick: Selections from Welcome to the Monkey House, By: Kurt VonnegutIn this episode we discuss four short stories from Kurt Vonnegut's collection, Welcome to the Monkey House. Just to keep it confusing the titular story is not one we discuss. We get into the weeds of Harrison Bergeron, Who and I This Time, Ready to Unwear, and EPICAC. If you are worried about spoilers for sixty year old short stories, probably don't listen, if you are curious and maybe not familiar with Vonnegut (as two of the three of us were) we certainly have some thoughts! Rae is a wonderful visual artist and you should totally check ou...
2023-03-2858 minHey! read this.4. Lisa's Pick: Laziness Does Not Exist by: Devon Price, Ph.D.Becca and Victoria sit down with Lisa DeRoberts to discuss Laziness Does Not Exist by: Devon Price, Ph.D. Join us as we learn about the Laziness Lie and discuss the usefulness of self help literature in our own lives. As always a big thanks to James Allen for our theme music, find more of their work at Jamesallencomposer.com
2023-02-2849 minHey! read this.0. Hey! Introductions. or What even is this?Hey there! Becca and Victoria here, chatting a bit about what this podcast even is and how the idea came about. Thanks for dropping by, hope you stick around!-B + VOur theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.com
2022-12-0206 minHey! read this.3. Samantha's Pick: Finding Me: A Memoir, by: Viola DavisIn this episode Samantha Russell joins Becca and Victoria to discuss Finding Me: A Memoir, By: Viola Davis. The conversation flows from deep tragedy to joyful laughter and touches on the life lived in between, as you will find this book does as well. As always join us for the journey and pick up a copy of this wonderful read if you haven't already!Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.comContent warning: Mentions of abuse, sexual assault, and racism are included in this b...
2022-08-0455 minHey! read this.1. Victoria's Pick: Night Came with Many Stars by: Simon Van BooyIn this episode Becca and Victoria enthusiastically discuss, Night Came with Many Stars, a novel By: Simon Van Booy. Victoria selected this book for us to get into and get into it we did! This novel took us on a heartfelt journey through life in Appalachian Kentucky over the course of several generations. Listen along as we delve into it and occasionally tangent into completely unrelated territory.Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.comContent warning: This conversation and the content it is based...
2022-08-0351 minHey! read this.2. Becca's pick: The Van Gogh Cafe by: Cynthia RylantBecca and Victoria enthusiastically chat about a book pulled from the recesses of Becca's childhood, The Van Gogh Cafe by: Cynthia Rylant. This book is brimming with magic and poetry and just a little absurdism. Tangents abound as our hosts were sipping on salad wine before recording and proceeded to get progressively more sentimental. Enjoy and consider picking up a book from your past if you need to feel something. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.com
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