Well-Read

Oct 13 2024 100 ep. 54 mins 151
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As librarians, books are kind of our thing. Listen in as we talk about what we\’re reading, make book recommendations, and all sorts of book-related fun.

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Episode 145 - Psychological Suspense Authors We'd Like to See More From

Oct 13 2024 49 mins  
Psychological suspense continues to be one of the most popular subgenres, but it can sometimes be hard to find the best. This week, we’re covering the authors we’d like to see become household names. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Gone Girl by Gillian FlynnSarah J. Maas booksWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensFates and Furies by Lauren GroffRuth Ware booksM

Episode 144 - Fall 2024 Book Preview

Sep 29 2024 54 mins  
It’s that time again…the books we’re looking forward to reading this fall! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson (releases September 3)– Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (releases September 10) The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison (releases September 24) Tiny

Circling back on our Summer 2024 reading

Sep 17 2024 57 mins  

Episode 142 - Celebrity Book Clubs

Aug 30 2024 59 mins  
There are more celebrity book clubs than ever! We’re discussing our favorites and some celebrity book club picks we love. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Read with JennaOprah’s Book ClubReece’s Book ClubColleen Hoover booksSarah J. Maas booksA Million Little Pieces by James FreyWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensService95 Book ClubFallon Book ClubMarvelHar

Episode 141 - Auto-Buy Authors

Aug 16 2024 56 mins  
Do you have a list of authors who are auto-buys when they release a new book? We’re delving into some of ours! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann Patchett booksEmily Henry booksTom Lake by Ann PatchettAbby Jimenez booksAli Hazelwood booksLiz Moore booksKate Morton booksTana French booksLeigh Bardugo booksCeleste Ng booksAnthony Horowitz booksSarah Dessen booksSa

Episode 140 - NYT Best Books of the 21st Century

Aug 02 2024 55 mins  
The New York Times recently published their list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, and we have THOUGHTS. Let us know your impressions of the list! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyGone Girl by Gillian FlynnDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverNew York Times: Readers Choose Their 100 Best Books of the 21s

Episode 139 - Wrapping up our Spring 2024 Reading

Jul 19 2024 42 mins  
We’re trying something new this week, as we review the books we read (or didn’t read…) from our Spring Preview 2024 episode. Let us know what you think! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyJust for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Ann’s picks: Funny Story by Emily Henry The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean Ha

Episode 138 - Summer 2024 Book Preview

Jun 19 2024 51 mins  
It’s that time again…the books we’re looking forward to, publishing June through August! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (releases June 4)– The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry– The Essex Serpent (show) Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay (releases June 11)– A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay– The Blair Witch Proj

Episode 137 - Hot Books

May 27 2024 39 mins  
With summer around the corner, we’re feeling the heat in our reading! Listen in for our selection of hot books. Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann’s picks: Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman– Neal Shusterman books How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala Halle’s picks: The Pairing by Casey McQuiston M

Episode 136 - Getting Out of a Reading Slump

May 04 2024 45 mins