Well-Read

Spring is here, so we’re thinking about books that feel like sunshine! As always, we end with what we’re reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Village School by Miss Read– Fairacre series by Miss Read A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall Mika in Real Life by Emiko Jean Halle’s picks: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh The

It’s that time again…the books we’re looking forward to the most publishing March through May! Books and other media mentioned in this episode:What Should I Read Next? (podcast) Ann’s picks: The Silver Bone by Andrey Kurkov (releases March 5)– Stieg Larsson books The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill (releases March 19)– The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill Someone

We love reading books but we also love getting books off our shelves, so that means we love our annual Reading From Our TBRs episode! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Take It Back by Kia Abdullah– Kia Abdullah books Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett– Audie Awards– Neil Gaiman books– Terry Pratchett books– Good Omens (TV)– The H

In honor of Valentine’s Day, learn everything you need to know about the romance genre! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Webinar: Crash Course in RomanceNicholas Sparks booksColleen Hoover booksHello Stranger by Katherine CenterFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesSarah Adams booksMindy Klasky Tropes ListHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingPeople We Meet on Vacation b

We’re back with our superlatives episode – one of our favorites of the year! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Halle’s InstagramWomen’s Prize for FictionHell Bent by Leigh BardugoThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryFrom the Front Porch (podcast)Book of the Month Club Most TimelyAnn: Spare by Prince HarryHalle: Fourth Wing b

Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Covenant of Water by Abraham VergheseAnn’s picks: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher– Sleeping Beauty Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling– Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

This week, we’re talking about book trends! Whether you’re deep in romantasy or cozy everything, we’re covering some of the biggest trends in publishing right now. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Maid by Nita ProseAnne McCaffrey booksGame of Thrones (TV)A Song of Fire and Ice series by George R.R. MartinThe Inheritance Cycle s

Depending on which co-host you ask, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! We have plenty of books for all your spooky reading needs this season. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Episode 11 – Spooky Books for HalloweenThe Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne YoungALA RUSA CODES Reading List

It’s time to revisit books about books! We discuss some recent and evergreen favorites. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: The Reading List by Sara Nisha AdamsYellowface by R.F. Kuang Ann’s picks: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths– Harbinder Kaur series by Elly Griffiths The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

September puts us in the mood for back-to-school books, but why not add a mysterious twist? We’re talking dark academia titles this week! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: The Secret History by Donna Tartt (buy from Bookshop)Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (buy from Bookshop)The Likeness by Tana French (buy from Bookshop)The Magicians by Lev Grossman (buy from Booksho