
Hello everyone!



The ninth edition of the IHGB Summer Book List is ready and here for you! We've got Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoirs, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, YA, Faith-Based, and even the Classics.



I even have a category for those who like new releases. There's an entire list of notable books from 2023 so far!



In this episode, my friend Ranelle, an avid book lover, walks us through some of her top favorites over the years. But more importantly, the link in the show notes gives you access to the epic list. I hope you devour it as we did. 



Here's to finding new favorite characters and authors to fall in love with!



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Celebrating all things Bachelor and Pop Culture

TV & Film


It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long. We make a great team.



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The Regime on (HBO) MAX



Silo on Apple TV



Pretty Little Liars on Hulu/Disney Plus



Palm Royale on Apple TV



Love on the Spectrum on Netflix



Masters of the Air on Apple TV



The New Look on Apple TV



Ripley on Netflix



Baby Reindeer on Netflix



Hacks on (HBO) MAX



Bridgerton Season 3 on Netflix



House of the Dragon on (HBO) Max



The Idea of You on Amazon Prime



Anyone But You on Netflix



Fall Guy in theaters NOW!



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IHGB #343 -- Now Playing: Volume 4 with Todd


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Well, it's Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift's new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose "raw" and "brooding." So, if you're looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I'm afraid this isn't the era for you. With that said, Lara and I are intrigued by this album and the 31 glimpses we have into the soul of a tortured poet. 



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MIDNIGHTS review



LOVER review



FOLKLORE review (I never reviewed Evermore!)



REPUTATION review



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IHGB #342 -- The Tortured Poets Department Review with Lara


Hello, everyone!



If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good. 



Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It was the best decision, trust me. These women are pros, and they didn't really need to know that I'm currently reading the Selection series. For the third time. 



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PAULA'S CHOICES




* All My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore (biography)



* Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See (historical fiction)



* How To Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key (memoir)



* The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman (murder/mystery)



* Taste by Stanley Tucci (food/memoir)



* The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn (cooking/food)




RANELLE'S CHOICES




* The Local by Joey Hartstone (thriller)



* First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (thriller)



* Something Bad Wrong by Eryk Pruitt (thriller)



* The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (murder/mystery)



* The Women by Kristin Hannah (historical fiction)



* Tea Shop Mystery Book Series by Laura Childs (murder/mystery)




Blind Date with a Book



Books as TV Series




* A Gentleman in Moscow (Amazon Prime)



* Lessons in Chemistry (Apple Plus)



* We Were the Lucky Ones (Hulu)




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IHGB #341 -- What Should I Read Next with Paula and Ranelle


I'm sure you have heard that an upcoming total eclipse will wrap Texas in darkness for several minutes. It's very exciting! In the spirit of the event, Lara and I gathered together to visit about the things that are giving us light, the things that are dark, and a few things in that weird moment between where we don't know where they land yet. 



Are you thoroughly confused? Don't worry. It will all make sense. Just keep listening!



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LIGHT SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE




* Disney Plus (AKA: Where you can watch Taylor's ERAS TOUR concert)



* Flight of the Navigator



* Owala water bottle I used in Zambia



* Fairlife protein shakes (tastes like chocolate milk!)



* Reese's Dipped Animal Crackers (Costco link)



* Texas A&M; Equestrian team and facilities 



* Contact me for my Christmas margarita recipe!




DARK SIDE OF THE ECLIPSE




* March Madness bracket = busted 



* The New Look on Apple TV




WE DON'T KNOW YET




* It's postcard time at The Lost Kitchen!



* Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime



* Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé




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IHGB #340 -- Total Eclipse of the Heart with Lara


Y'all, the showrunners got me. I'll hand it to ABC, the sneaky little buggers, and admit that they tricked me into looking at Joey's Home Depot proposal pedestal for all the drama when I should have been looking at the white Chevy Tahoe! Daisy and Kelsey in the same vehicle? WHAT IS HAPPENING!?



Some Guy in Austin and I break down the finale for you and discuss all the important things, such as:




* Are Joey and Kelsey really into each other or are they faking it for the cameras?



* Will the golden bachelorettes follow around our new bachelorette on her journey to find love?



* Did Daisy choose her After the Final Rose outfit and hair style from my sister's prom in 1992? 




Based on the maroon sequins and whimsical bang tendrils, my answer is yes. 



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