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Psychological suspense continues to be one of the most popular subgenres, but it can sometimes be hard to find the best. This week, weâre covering the authors weâd 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 booksMary Kubica books
Annâs picks:
Good Girls Donât Die by Christina Henryâ Near the Bone by Christina Henryâ Horseman by Christina HenryArrowood by Laura McHughâ Safe and Sound by Laura McHughâ The Weight of Blood by Laura McHughWhat Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshallâ No One Can Know by Kate Alice MarshallHalleâs picks:
Kala by Colin Walshâ Tana French booksâ Jane Harper booksThe Quiet Tennant by ClĂ©mence Michallonâ Bright Young Women by Jessica Knollâ Nightwatching by Tracy SierraMore Than Youâll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrezâ The Push by Ashley Audrainâ The Whispers by Ashley AudrainWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoniâ The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoniâ Rain Man (film)â Sherlock (TV)â The Da Vinci Code by Dan BrownHalle: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushnerâ 2024 National Book Awards Longlist for Fictionâ Booker Prize 2024 shortlistâ Ann Patchett booksâ Demon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on InstagramWell-Read on Bookshop
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Itâs that time againâŠthe books weâre looking forward to reading this fall!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Annâs picks:
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson (releases September 3)â Jackson Brodie series by Kate AtkinsonSomewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune (releases September 10)The Midnight Club by Margot Harrison (releases September 24)Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera (releases September 24)â The Devil Wears Prada (film)Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten (releases October 1)â Ina Garten booksâ Barefoot Contessa (TV)â @storeboughtisfine (Instagram)A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney (releases October 8)Hate Follow by Erin Quinn-Kong (releases October 8)â Such a Bad Influence by Olivia MuenterThe Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong (November 5)â Travis Baldree booksHalleâs picks:
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (releases September 10)â The Measure by Nikki ErlickThe Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave (releases September 17)â The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Daveâ The Last Thing He Told Me (TV)â Reeseâs Book Clubâ Laura Dave booksEntitlement by Rumaan Alam (releases September 17)Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (releases September 24)â Normal People by Sally Rooneyâ Normal People (TV)â Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally RooneyHeir by Sabaa Tahir (releases October 1)â All My Rage by Sabaa Tahirâ National Book Award for Young Peopleâ Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literatureâ Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahirâ The Raven Cycle series by Maggie StiefvaterFang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London (releases October 1)â One to Watch by Kate Stayman-Londonâ A Novel Love Story by Ashley Postonâ BuzzFeed: âThis Quiz Will Determine Whether Youâre More Demure Fall or Brat Summerââ Twilight (film)Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi (releases October 1)Rental House by Weike Wang (releases December 3)â Chemistry by Weike WangWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Ready or Not by Cara Bastoneâ Emily Henry booksHalle: So Thirsty by Rachel HarrisonWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on InstagramWell-Read on Bookshop
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There are more celebrity book clubs than ever! Weâre discussing our favorites and some celebrity book club picks we love.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Read with JennaOprahâs Book ClubReeceâs Book ClubColleen Hoover booksSarah J. Maas booksA Million Little Pieces by James FreyWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensService95 Book ClubFallon Book ClubMarvelHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingTwilight series by Stephenie MeyerâHow Celebrity Book Clubs Actually Workâ (Esquire article)Mindyâs Book StudioSJP LitLibrary ScienceBelletristTeaTime Book ClubThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreGood Morning America Book ClubThe Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
Annâs picks:
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyBad Feminist by Roxanne Gayâ The Audacious Book Clubâ The Help (film)â Tyler Perry filmsâ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV)Starling House by Alix E. Harrowâ The Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldHalleâs picks:
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitakerâ The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towlesâ William Kent Krueger booksBlack Cake by Charmaine Wilkersonâ Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonThe School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chanâ Margoâs Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloydâ An Academy for Liars by Alexis Hendersonâ Kate Morton booksHalle: Five-Star Stranger by Kat TangWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Do you have a list of authors who are auto-buys when they release a new book? Weâre 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 booksSarah MacLean booksRuth Ware books
Annâs picks:
The Little Stranger by Sarah Watersâ Fingersmith by Sarah Watersâ The Paying Guests by Sarah Watersâ The Night Watch by Sarah WatersStill Life by Louise Pennyâ Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series by Louise Pennyâ How the Light Gets In by Louise PennyThe Diviners by Libba Brayâ The Diviners series by Libba Brayâ Under the Same Stars by Libba BrayHalleâs picks:
The Best Man by Kristan Higginsâ Katherine Center booksâ Look on the Bright Side by Kristan Higginsâ Blue Heron series by Kristan HigginsWhat Alice Forgot by Liane Moriartyâ Big Little Lies by Liane Moriartyâ Rainbow Rowell booksâ Big Little Lies (TV)Code Name HĂ©lĂšne by Ariel Lawhonâ The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhonâ The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhonâ I Was Anastasia by Ariel LawhonWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Plus One by S.C. Lalliâ Sonya Lalli booksâ The White Lotus (TV)â The Guest List by Lucy FoleyHalle: Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas ContrerasWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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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 21st CenturyTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Martian by Andy WeirElena Ferrante booksThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins11/22/63 by Stephen KingEmily Henry booksAbby Jimenez booksThe Heaven & Earth Grocery Story by James McBride
Annâs picks:
The Round House by Louise Erdrich- National Book Award- Thomas Cromwell series by Hilary Mantel- Bel Canto by Ann Patchett- Commonwealth by Ann Patchett- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett The Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton- Booker Prize- Birnam Wood by Eleanor CattonHalleâs picks:
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri- Pulitzer Prize in Fiction- Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra- Great Circle by Maggie ShipsteadWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Second Chance Year by Melissa Weisner- Sliding Doors (film) Halle: The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton- Book of the Month Club- Dangerous Damsels series by India HoltonWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Weâre trying something new this week, as we review the books we read (or didnât readâŠ) 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
Annâs picks:
Funny Story by Emily Henry The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanHalleâs picks:
The Great Divide by Christina HenrĂquezAnita de Monte Laughs Last by XĂłchitl GonzĂĄlezHappily Never After by Lynn PainterThe Familiar by Leigh BardugoHow to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuangâ People We Meet on Vacation (film)Real Americans by Rachel Khong Happy Medium by Sarah AdlerLies and Weddings by Kevin KwanWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garciaâ Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reidâ Ben-Hur (film)Halle: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on InstagramWell-Read on Bookshop
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Itâs that time againâŠthe books weâre looking forward to, publishing June through August!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Annâs picks:
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (releases June 4)â The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perryâ The Essex Serpent (show)Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay (releases June 11)â A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblayâ The Blair Witch Project (film)Itâs Elementary by Elise Bryant (releases July 9)Nicked by M.T. Anderson (releases July 23)â Feed by M.T. AndersonSlow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (releases July 30)â Landline by Rainbow RowellThe Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava (releases August 6)A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher (releases August 6)â The Goose GirlWe Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croftâ âI Love the Nightlifeâ (song)â Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller CroftHalleâs picks:
Margoâs Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (releases June 11)Lula Deanâs Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller (releases June 18)â The Change by Kirsten MillerA Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston (releases June 25)â The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Postonâ Rebecca Serle booksThe Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali (releases July 2)â The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamaiâ Elena Ferrante booksâ Khaled Hosseini booksThe God of the Woods by Liz Moore (releases July 2)â Tana French booksâ Long Bright River by Liza Mooreâ Lisa Jewell booksâ Jane Harper booksAll This & More by Peng Shepherd (releases July 9)â The Cartographers by Peng Shepherdâ Blake Crouch booksThe Wedding People by Alison Espach (releases July 30)The Friend Zone Experiement by Zen Cho (releases August 6)â Succession (TV)What Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutantoâ Jesse Q. Sutanto booksâ Such a Bad Influence by Olivia MuenterHalle: The Most Famous Girl in the World by Iman Hariri-KiaWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on InstagramWell-Read on Bookshop
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With summer around the corner, weâre feeling the heat in our reading! Listen in for our selection of hot books.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Annâs picks:
Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shustermanâ Neal Shusterman booksHow to Fail at Flirting by Denise WilliamsArsenic and Adobo by Mia P. ManansalaHalleâs picks:
The Pairing by Casey McQuistonMary Jane by Jessica Anya Blauâ Taylor Jenkins Reid booksState of Wonder by Ann Patchettâ Commonwealth by Ann Patchettâ Bel Canto by Ann Patchettâ Tom Lake by Ann Patchettâ Heart of Darkness by Joseph ConradWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth ManciniHalle: Banyan Moon by Thao Thaiâ Real Americans by Rachel Khongâ Read with JennaWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Spring is here, so weâre thinking about books that feel like sunshine! As always, we end with what weâre reading this week.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Annâs picks:
Village School by Miss Readâ Fairacre series by Miss ReadA Lady for a Duke by Alexis HallMika in Real Life by Emiko JeanHalleâs picks:
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa DiffenbaughThe Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxmanâ The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanAct Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia HibbertWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Good Taste by Caroline Scottâ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmusâ Miss Elizaâs English Kitchen by Annabel Abbsâ The Kitchen Front by Jennifer RyanHalle: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenezâ AITA on Reddit -
Itâs that time againâŠthe books weâre looking forward to the most publishing March through May!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:What Should I Read Next? (podcast)
Annâs picks:
The Silver Bone by Andrey Kurkov (releases March 5)â Stieg Larsson booksThe Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill (releases March 19)â The Woman in the Library by Sulari GentillSomeone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell (releases April 2)Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryanâ Rachel Harrison booksFunny Story by Emily Henry (releases April 23)â Happy Place by Emily HenryThe Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (releases May 7)â Mika in Real Life by Emiko JeanBlack Shield Maiden by Willow Smith (releases May 7)The Guncle Abroad by Stephen Rowley (releases May 21)â The Guncle by Stephen RowleyHalleâs picks:
The Great Divide by Christina HenrĂquez (releases March 5)â The Book of Unknown Americans by Christina HenrĂquezAnita de Monte Laughs Last by XĂłchitl GonzĂĄlez (releases March 5)â Olga Dies Dreaming by XĂłchitl GonzĂĄlezHappily Never After by Lynn Painter (releases March 12)â Betting on You by Lynn Painterâ When Harry Met Sally (film)The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (releases April 9)How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang (releases April 9)â People We Meet on Vacation (film)â Beach Read (film)â Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeldâ Saturday Night Live (TV)Real Americans by Rachel Khong (releases April 30)â Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khongâ Homegoing by Yaa Gyasiâ Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa GyasiHappy Medium by Sarah Adler (releases April 30)â Mrs. Nashâs Ashes by Sarah AdlerLies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (releases May 21)â Crazy Rich Asians series by Kevin Kwanâ Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwanâ Doctor Thorne by Anthony Trollopeâ A Room with a View by E.M. ForsterWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Shut Up, This Is Serious by Carolina IxtaHalle: The Hunter by Tana Frenchâ The Searcher by Tana FrenchWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on InstagramWell-Read on Bookshop
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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:
Annâs picks:
Take It Back by Kia Abdullahâ Kia Abdullah booksGood Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchettâ Audie Awardsâ Neil Gaiman booksâ Terry Pratchett booksâ Good Omens (TV)â The House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneOld Lovegood Girls by Gail Godwinâ From the Front Porch (podcast)â Ann Patchett booksHalleâs picks:
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroffâ My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteThe Truth and Other Hidden Things by Lea Gellerâ Lori Gelman booksâ Class Mom by Lori GelmanShrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinsonâ Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maasâ Booklistâ Life After Life by Kate AtkinsonWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Here In Avalon by Tara Isabella Burtonâ Tara Isabella Burton booksHalle: When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoffâ Yellowface by R.F. KuangWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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In honor of Valentineâs 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 by Emily HenryThe Wedding Party by Jasmine GuilloryThe Hating Game by Sally ThorneThe Hating Game (film)Ali Hazelwood booksLove, Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodWith Love, from Cold World by Alicia ThompsonWritten in the Stars by Alexandria BellefleurBoyfriend Material by Alexis HallThe FiancĂ©e Farce by Alexandria BellefleurAct Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia HibbertA Week to be Wicked by Tessa DareKnockout by Sarah MacLeanThe Singles Table by Sara DesaiBattle Royal by Lucy ParkerIt Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyRole Playing by Cathy YardleyScandalized by Ivy OwensRomancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia QuinnBridgerton (TV)How to Catch a Queen by Alyssa ColeThe Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi MatthewsThe Bodyguard by Katherine CenterFunny You Should Ask by Elissa SussmanJasmine Guillory booksTia Williams booksHelen Hoang booksSusan Elizabeth Phillips booksChristina Lauren booksMia Sosa booksOlivia Dade booksNatalie Caña booksBeverly Jenkins booksAdriana Herrera booksEvie Dunmore booksCourtney Milan booksJane Austen booksGeorgette Heyer booksJulia Quinn booksCat Sebastian booksTessa Dare booksSarah MacLean booksLisa Kleypas booksJudith McNaught booksJude Deveraux booksJulie Garwood booksMary Balogh booksNora Roberts booksAmanda Quick booksJayne Ann Krentz booksRomancing the Stone (film)Carla Neggers booksSarah J. Maas booksBlood and Ash series by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFreya Marske booksOlivia Atwater booksKresley Cole booksJ.R. Ward booksBride by Ali HazelwoodLana Harper booksApril Asher booksHaunting Adeline by H.D. CarltonTwisted series by Ana HuangElsie Silver booksRebekah Weatherspoon booksDone and Dusted by Lyla SageDevney Perry booksJennifer Lohmann booksMariana Zupata booksIcebreaker by Hannah GraceSarina Bowen booksElle Kennedy booksWindy City series by Liz TomfordeTwilight Saga series by Stephenie MeyerKimberly Lemming booksIce Planet Barbarians series by Ruby DixonDiana Biller booksAna MarĂa and the Fox by Liana De la RosaWe Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian
What Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Surrender: Forty Songs, One Story by BonoHalle: The Housemaid by Freida McFaddenWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Weâre back with our superlatives episode â one of our favorites of the year!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Halleâs InstagramWomenâs 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 by Rebecca Yarros
Most DisappointingAnn: The Cloisters by Katy Hays and Under Lock & Skeleton Key by Gigi PandianHalle: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim and Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeldâ Miracle Creek by Angie Kimâ Saturday Night Live (TV)
Favorite RereadAnn: Ninth House by Leigh BardugoHalle: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Guncle by Steven Rowleyâ Daisy Jones & the Six (TV)
Biggest SurpriseAnn: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree and Lady Tanâs Circle of Women by Lisa SeeHalle: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannenâ The Undermining of Twyla and Frank by Megan Bannen
Least FavoriteAnn: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and The Scourge Between Stars by Ness BrownHalle: Mean Baby by Selma Blair
Book That Lived Up to the Hype:Ann: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinHalle: Happy Place by Emily HenryBest DistractionAnn: The Last Word by Taylor AdamsHalle: Katherine Center booksâ Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Centerâ Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
The Book That Ended a Mini Reading SlumpAnn: Homecoming by Kate MortonHalle: Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler
Most UnputdownableAnn: What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall and Look Closer by David EllisHalle: None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell and Drowning by T.J. Newman
Better Late Than NeverAnn: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine ArdenHalle: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline and My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Book That Has Stayed With MeAnn: The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike GayleHalle: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Book That We Didnât Think Weâd Like, But Then We Did!Ann: The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei and Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barkerâ Mistborn by Brandon SandersonHalle: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
Author(s) we discovered in 2023 that weâre most excited to read more from in 2024Ann: Nilima Rao, T. Kingfisher, Heather Fawcettâ A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Raoâ Emily Wildeâs Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcettâ Emily Wildeâs Map of the Otherlands by Heather FawcettHalle: Sarah Adler and Jessica Joyceâ Mrs. Nashâs Ashes by Sarah Adlerâ You, With a View by Jessica Joyce
Hidden Gem:Ann: A Death in Denmark by Amulya Malladi and Role Playing by Cathy Yardley and Better the Blood by Michael BennettHalle: Talking at Night by Claire Daverley and Chance of a Lifetime series by Kate Claybornâ Normal People by Sally RooneyBest Audiobook Experience of the Year:Ann: Kala by Colin Walsh and Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulleyâ Firekeeperâs Daughter by Angeline BoulleyHalle: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears, narrated by Michelle Williams
Our Favorite Non-Book Media Property of the YearAnn: âPlanet of the Bassâ by DJ Crazy Times (song)âââTaylor Swift: The Eras Tour (film)âââBarbie (film)âââThe Shop Around the Corner (film)âââRemember the Night (film)âââBobâs Burgers (TV)Halle: Lessons in Chemistry (TV)âââDaisy Jones & The Six (TV)âââ The Bear (TV)âââ The Great Canadian Baking Show (TV)âââ First Draft (podcast)âââ Sentimental Garbage (podcast)âââ âThe Rachel Incident by Caroline OâDonoghueâââ â Youâve Got Mail (film)âââ â Sleepless in Seattle (film)
The Book We Recommended the Most This YearAnn: Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling and Legends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeHalle: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
What Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Stateless by Elizabeth Weinâ Code Name Verity by Elizabeth WeinHalle: Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maasâ A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. MaasWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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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 VergheseAnnâs picks:
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisherâ Sleeping BeautyLast to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starlingâ Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeHow Can I Help You by Laura Simsâ Patricia Highsmith booksTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinâ The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinHomecoming by Kate MortonVera Wongâs Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoThe Museum of Ordinary People by Mike GayleEmily Wildeâs Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettDeath Comes to Marlow by Robert ThorogoodLegends & Lattes by Travis Baldreeâ Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeHalleâs picks:
Bright Young Women by Jessica KnollThe Rachel Incident by Caroline OâDonoghueSomeday, Maybe by Onyi NwabineliYours Truly by Abby JimenezHello Beautiful by Ann Napolitanoâ Little Women by Louisa May AlcottExiles by Jane Harperâ Tana French booksYerba Buena by Nina LaCourRiver Sing Me Home by Eleanor ShearerLove, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwoodâ Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwoodâ Happy Place by Emily HenryTom Lake by Ann Patchettâ Bel Canto by Ann PatchettWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima RaoHalle: Faking Christmas by Kerry WinfreyWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on TwitterWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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This week, weâre talking about book trends! Whether youâre deep in romantasy or cozy everything, weâre 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 series by Christopher PaoliniHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingLord of the Rings series by J.R.R TolkeinLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersBefore the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiThe Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi KashiwaiDebbie Macomber booksSweet Magnolias (TV)Virgin River (TV)The Sweet Magnolias series by Sherryl WoodsVirgin River series by Robin CarrA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel JoyceVera Wongâs Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoThe Summer Seekers by Sarah MorganThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyKillers of a Certain Age by Deanna RaybournMiss Marple series by Agatha ChristieThe Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta MagnussonHelen Mirren filmographyA Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. MaasZodiac Academy series by Caroline PeckhamThrone of Glass series by Sarah J. MaasThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins@beachreadsandbubbly on InstagramJennifer L. Armentrout booksBright Young Women by Jessica KnollThe Quiet Tenant by ClĂ©mence MichallonNotes on an Execution by Danya KukafkaSerial (podcast)Role Playing by Cathy YardleyPeople We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryGet Out (film)Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesVictor LaValle booksMexican Gothic by Silvia Morena-GarciaOut There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror edited by Jordan PeeleCirce by Madeline MillerQueen Hereafter by Isabelle SchulerMacbeth by William ShakespeareHamnet by Maggie OâFarrellAssistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
What Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Black River Orchard by Chuck WendigHalle: Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapleyâ Uzma Jalaluddin booksâ Maggie Knox booksâ Karma Brown booksWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Depending on which co-host you ask, itâs the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! We have plenty of books for all your spooky reading needs this season. As always, weâll end with what weâre reading this week.
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Episode 11 â Spooky Books for HalloweenThe Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne YoungALA RUSA CODES Reading ListHocus Pocus (film)Bleeding Hart Yard by Elly GriffithsHarbinder Kaur series by Elly GriffithsThe Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
Annâs picks:
Bad Cree by Jessica JohnsOverdue by Richie Tankersley Cusickâ Christopher Pike booksâ Goosebumps series by R.L. Stineâ Fear Street series by R.L. Stineâ The Mall by Richie Tankersley Cusickâ The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Lerouxâ Silent Stalker by Richie Tankersley Cusickâ Inferno by Dante AlighieriSummer Sons by Lee MandeloHalleâs picks:
The Silent Companions by Laura PurcellThe Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez GillilandBright Young Women by Jessica Knollâ The Whispers by Ashley Audrainâ The Push by Ashley AudrainWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Black Sheep by Rachel HarrisonHalle: Meet the Benedettos by Katie Cotugnoâ Keeping Up with the Kardashians (TV)â Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austenâ The Kardashians (TV)â Eligible by Curtis SittenfeldWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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Itâs 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
Annâs picks:
The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffithsâ Harbinder Kaur series by Elly GriffithsThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrowsâ The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (film)The Last Word by Taylor AdamsHalleâs picks:
The Wishing Game by Meg Shafferâ Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowlingâ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahlâ The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. KluneThe Door-to-Door Bookstore by Carsten Hennâ Booklist (magazine)â One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harrisâ The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki BrammerThe Dictionary of Lost World by Pip Williamsâ The Bookbinder by Pip WilliamsWhat Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: Lone Women by Victor LaValleâ Midsommar (film)â The Devil in Silver by Victor LaValleHalle: The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Youngâ Weyward by Emilia Hartâ Practical Magic (film)â Practical Magic by Alice Hoffmanâ Practical Magic series by Alice HoffmanWell-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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September puts us in the mood for back-to-school books, but why not add a mysterious twist? Weâre 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 Bookshop)Dead Poets Society (film)Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingJoanna Gaines
Annâs picks:
The World Cannot Give by Tara Isabella Burton (buy from Bookshop)Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (buy from Bookshop)â Truly Devious series by Maureen JohnsonBabel by R.F. Kuang (buy from Bookshop)â The Secret History by Donna Tartt (buy from Bookshop)â Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke (buy from Bookshop)â Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (buy from Bookshop)Halleâs picks:
The Cartographers by Peng Shephard (buy from Bookshop)Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian (buy from Bookshop)â Dexter series by Jeff Lindsayâ Dexter (TV)Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey (buy from Bookshop)â The Secret Place by Tana French (buy from Bookshop)What Weâre Reading This Week:
Ann: The Cloisters by Katy Hays (buy from Bookshop)â The Met CloistersHalle: The Lost Husband by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop)â Halleâs Instagramâ Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop)â Hello Stranger by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop)â Katherine Center booksâ The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (buy from Bookshop)Well-Read on FacebookWell-Read on BookshopWell-Read on Instagram
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