What You Should Read

Apr 02 2024 184 ep. 46 mins 11

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Friends 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: Our Most Anticipated Spring Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

Apr 02 2024 57 mins

Hi, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share some upcoming spring releases with you. As always, we're joined by Kathy Coe, who always knows about the best ones. Book News: People continue to challenge Nora Roberts The Thought of You movie sounds amazing Our most anticipated spring reads: Kathy: Missing White Woman (Kellye Garrett), Honey (Isabel Banta), The One Who Got Away With M

We're Back... (And Some Updates)

Mar 05 2024 46 mins

Hello, Should-Heads. It’s been a while and we’re happy to be back. We missed you!We’ve got horrible news first, though. Julia, our cohost, passed away in January. We needed to take some time to honor her and also decide to do with the show.We’ve got some answers for you.Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Books we're thankful for

Nov 21 2023 45 mins

It’s the holiday season, Should-Heads! Here are the books we’re most grateful for. LINKS:P!nk Donates Banned Books in Florida: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/16/1213317663/pink-gives-away-2-000-banned-books-at-florida-concertsBOOKS MENTIONED:Julia: Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner), Everything Happens For a Reason: And other Lies I've Loved (Kate Bowler) and Fangirl (Rainbow Rowell)Kel

"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears (with Kendell!)

Oct 31 2023 70 mins

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and what better topic to return with than the memoir that everyone's talking about? Kendell joins us to discuss who's the biggest villain in the story and the things that surprised us most. Major spoiler alerts for this one! BOOK NEWS LINKS: LeVar Burton Hosts the National Book Awards Scholastic and Diverse Books Millie Bobby Brown and GhostwritersTwitt

You Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s Life

Sep 19 2023 30 mins

Hi, 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

Our Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

Sep 05 2023 34 mins

Should-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

You Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less)

Aug 22 2023 34 mins

How 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

Rachael's guide to epic fantasy!

Aug 08 2023 41 mins

Hi, Should-Heads! Have you always wanted to try reading epic fantasy but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already like it but aren't sure of where to go next? Or possibly you have no idea because you're not even sure what that IS? Either way, don't worry: Rachael has come with suggestions. LINKS MENTIONED: Henrietta Lacks' family settles with biotech firm BOOKS MENTIONED: Le

Books set in Maine (with Michael Koryta!)

Jul 25 2023 60 mins

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and we have a real treat for you today. Michael Koryta is back to discuss books set in Maine (including his newest, An Honest Man, which is out today!). Book news: Britney's BookPRH Layoffs and BuyoutsHarper Collins Layoffs Recommendations: Michael Koryta: Bag of Bones (Stephen King), When We Were the Kennedys (Monica Wood) and Into the Raging Sea (Rach

New books for summer!

Jun 13 2023 46 mins

Hi, Should-Heads! It's summer, our favorite season! Time for fun, hopefully vacations and a lot of reading. We've got some of our favorites to discuss with you. NOTE: We are on vacation and will return with more books and fun in July! RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Julia: Before She Finds Me (Heather Chavez), Real Love (Rachel Lindsay) and The Seven Year Slip (Ashley Poston) Kelly: Summer Rent