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Katey and Abigail start the most wonderful time of the year (Abby/Emily April) with Abby Jimenezâs âSay Youâll Remember Me.â As all Abby Jimenez books do, it inspires conversation about trauma and grit, as well as good dogs, pining for far-away lovers and the never-ending quest for Nadia Cakes via Goldbelly.
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Katey and Abigail discuss âYou Between The Linesâ by Katie Naymon, a debut novel that sparked big feelings about poetry, pop culture, and being ânot like other girls.â Other topics include imposter syndrome, internalized misogyny, poetic flirting, and why March (not April) might be the cruelest month.
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Katey and Abigail debut a new series: Origin Stories, in partnership with author Sarah Adler! Each installment of Origin Stories will feature Katey, Abigail and Sarah revisiting one of the romance (or romance-adjacent) novels that built themâtheir lore, if you will. In this episode, Sarah asks Katey and Abigail to read Kelly Siskindâs âNew Orleans Rush,â which features some not-so-petty crime, a hot magician and a whole lot of insight into how Sarah was inspired to write her novels âMrs. Nashâs Ashes,â âHappy Mediumâ and âFinders Keepersâ (which comes out in June).
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Katey and Abigail read three Abby Jimenez short stories: âThe Situationship,â âWorst Wingman Everâ and âThe Fall Risk.â Other topics include what theyâd do if their stairs disappeared, the bumper stickers on Kateyâs car, âGoodbye Earlâ-ing bad men, dog hammocks, self-defense techniques and snooping in other peopleâs houses.
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Katey and Abigail discuss B.K. Borisonâs âFirst Time Caller,â a new release that proved theyâve been sleeping on Borisonâs books. Other topics include online dating adventures, the Glen Powell Anecdote, where âSleepless in Seattleâ ranks in the broader Nora Ephron catalog, and some very exciting news.
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Abigail and Katey read âNot Here to Make Friendsâ by Jodi McAlister and see themselves a bit in the main charactersâ workaholic tendencies. Other topics include what it means to have a cool job, the seedy underbelly of reality TV and the unique extended universe of this book series.
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Katey and Abigail round up the romances theyâre most looking forward to in 2025 (well, some of them). Other topics include the gas station rebate camping trip on Nathan For You, the price of Moleskines, the proliferation of hiking trips in romance novels and Abigailâs new New Yorker subscription.
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Katey and Abigail read âThe Second Chance Yearâ by Melissa Wiesner as their first book of 2025. Other topics include unconventional martini flavors, Dyson hair dryers, how 2024 was a Very Bad Year, and Kateyâs big life update.
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Abigail and Katey dig into a Christmas romance by one of Katey's faves, Sarah Morgenthaler. Other topics include busted fridges at the back of Katey's family property, how this tiny town has a newspaper, the logistics of divorce proceedings in Idaho, feral hogs and religion in romance novels.
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Katey and Abigail return from a two-month hiatus just in time to round up romance novels theyâre looking forward to reading this holiday season. Other topics include the Queen Elizabeth II ship, being interrupted by dogs, the long-lost Halloween episode, and 33-hour audiobooks.
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Katey and Abigail kick off spooky season with podcast favorite Jen DeLucaâs âHaunted Ever After.â Other topics include bougie pajamas, passionate defenses of Texas beach towns, a misguided but well-intentioned gift from Abigailâs ex-boyfriendâs mom and the type of ghost Katey wants to be.
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We're taking a little break, so enjoy the first official week of fall with this re-release from August 2022!
In a bonus book club episode based on Kateyâs unwavering insistence, Abigail and Katey chat about âThe Dead Romanticsâ by Ashley Poston, a love story about a ghostwriter and an actual ghost. It also features the worst man to ever exist, a very cute and furry mayor, Waffle House visits, and poignant writings about grief and all types of love.
â Buy The Dead Romanticsâ â Shop our BookshopâListen to Katey's favorite "The Dead Romantics"-themed playlists â hereâ and â hereâ .
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This episode is a live recording from Katey and Abigailâs first ever live show at Fae Ball Austin! Katey makes Abigail finally read Sarah J. Maasâ âA Court of Thorns and Roses.â They also play several rounds of âsmash or passâ with the various fae men and chat about faerie sex parties and whether or not Feyre can actually paint.
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Katey and Abigail discuss the things (cishet) men could learn from romance novels, including communication, empathy and â yes â sex. Other topics include their feelings on grand gestures, Abigailâs panic before her husband proposed, Kateyâs dog escaping during her proposal, and which fictional men are the best (and worst) examples for IRL men.
Calling all central Texas book lovers! Fae Ball Austin is coming. A book convention by day and an immersive fantasy book event by night, come celebrate all things romantasy this Labor Day weekend at the Hilton Austin. Enjoy listening to authors, creators, and publishers discuss upcoming releases, self-publishing, representation in the literary community, and yours truly. For more information, â visit this link â and use the code 'PERCENTPOD' for 25% off tickets to the event! Weâll be recording a LIVE episode about âA Court of Thorns and Rosesâ on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. and we canât wait to see you there.
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Katey and Abigail read Lizzy Dentâs âJust One Tasteâ and dream of eating copious amounts of Italian food. Other topics include flying with cremains, their chaotic beach trip, being nosy in vacation rentals and a VERY exciting announcement!
Calling all central Texas book lovers! Fae Ball Austin is coming. A book convention by day and an immersive fantasy book event by night, come celebrate all things romantasy this Labor Day weekend at the Hilton Austin. Enjoy listening to authors, creators, and publishers discuss upcoming releases, self-publishing, representation in the literary community, and yours truly. For more information, visit this link and use the code 'PERCENTPOD' for 25% off tickets to the event! Weâll be recording a LIVE episode about âA Court of Thorns and Rosesâ on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. and we canât wait to see you there.
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In honor of Abigail's honeymoon (that Katey tagged along on...long story), the girls listen to Christina Lauren's audio-exclusive "The Honeymoon Crashers," the sequel to all-time fave "The Unhoneymooners." Other topics include pizza at weddings, the YMCA, their individual audiobook listening habits and how expensive this trip must have been.
Calling all central Texas book lovers! Fae Ball Austin is coming. A book convention by day and an immersive fantasy book event by night, come celebrate all things romantasy this Labor Day weekend at the Hilton Austin. Enjoy listening to authors, creators, and publishers discuss upcoming releases, self-publishing, representation in the literary community, and yours truly. For more information, â visit this link â and use the code 'PERCENTPOD' for 25% off tickets to the event! Weâll be recording a LIVE episode about âA Court of Thorns and Rosesâ on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. and we canât wait to see you there.
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In the dead heat of summer, Katey and Abigail read âSummertime Punchlineâ by Betty Corrello. Other topics include several stories about the times they met Glen Powell (including one swoonworthy moment on the University of Texas campus), as well as Kateyâs longing for a pair of Margaritaville Crocs (size 7 if anyone can get their hands on some), Wawa vs. Buc-eeâs, permanent jewelry, themed motels, listening to steamy audiobooks in public, and whether bunkbeds count toward the âonly one bedâ trope.
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Abigail and Katey read Ashley Poston's latest magical realism rom-com, "A Novel Love Story." Other topics include Thundercloud Subs (#iykyk), Abigail's busted-but-maybe-not-too-busted(?) car, failed hobbies and the tiny baby bird they spotted out of Katey's office window.
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Katey and Abigail round up the romance novels theyâre looking forward to reading this summer. Other topics include the enduring legacy of âSmoothâ by Santana feat. Rob Thomas, Abigailâs sisterâs aspiring stand-up routine, Cybertrucks, and Hot European Summer.
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Katey and Abigail read "The Paradise Problem" by Christina Lauren, revisiting the writing duo that started their bookish friendship. Other topics include the LEGO sets Katey is saving up for, the golden age of magazines, papasan chairs and Anthony Bourdain.
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