A Time Was Read

By Yvonne C

A Time Was Read is your weekly book check-in with honesty, banter, and a little side-eye.

I’m breaking down what I’m reading — what worked, what didn’t, and what had me pausing like “wait… what?”

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How many episodes does A Time Was Read have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

A Time Was Read episodes:

March 29, 2026 Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver | A Time Was Read
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
This week’s read? Butcher & Blackbird — and baby, a time was read.
Dark, twisted, and somehow still giving chemistry… this one was not for the weak.
I’m breaking down the tension, the dynamic between these two, and how this story balanced chaos, humor, and just enough romance to keep me locked in.
Official rating inside.
If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn?
Until next week… keep turning pages.
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24min
March 22, 2026 Reel by Kennedy Ryan | A Time Was Read
Reel by Kennedy Ryan

This week’s read? Reel — and baby… a time was attempted.

Love, ambition, and a story that had all the right pieces… but didn’t quite come together the way I needed it to.

I’m breaking down the chemistry, the emotional buildup, and why this one felt like it was reaching for something deeper that it never fully delivered.

Official rating inside.

If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn?

Until next week… keep turning pages.
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33min
March 15, 2026 The Secrets We Buried by Becca Day | A Time Was Read
The Secrets We Buried by Becca Day
This week’s read? The Secrets We Buried — and baby, a time was endured.
Secrets, suspicion, and just enough momentum to keep me locked in — even while I was side-eyeing what this story was doing.
I’m breaking down the buildup, the twists, and whether the ending actually answered enough… or left a little too much buried.
Official rating inside.
If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn?
Until next week… keep turning pages.
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30min
March 08, 2026 Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen | A Time Was Read
Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
This week’s read? Plus Size Player — and baby, a time was read.
A dating roster, a confident main character, and one man who quietly starts separating himself from the pack.
I’m breaking down the chemistry, the roster dynamic, and why sometimes the one who’s simply fun ends up standing out the most.
Official rating inside.
If you’ve read it, tell me: Buy, Borrow, or Burn?
Until next week… keep turning pages.
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44min
March 03, 2026 Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris | A Time Was Read
Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris

This week, we’re stepping Behind Closed Doors — and baby, a time was read.

Psychological tension. Controlled menace. Revenge that almost stuck the landing.

I’m breaking down the pacing, the payoff, and whether that ending truly satisfied — or left us wanting more.

Official rating inside.

If you’ve read it, send me your Buy, Borrow, or Burn.

Until next week… keep turning pages.
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32min
December 27, 2022 Read and Review (December)
Read and Review- Season 2 Ep 60
This month we are looking at The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama!
I give quotes from the book with real life examples and discuss life happenings along the way. Let me know what you think!
Thanks for joining me on this reading journey!
Follow @JustSimplyYvonne on Instagram for happenings
Email [email protected] for questions, topic suggestions, or feedback
**NEW OPTION to support the podcast** www.buymeacoffee.com/JSYpodcast
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52min
December 09, 2022 December Monthly Meditation
Monthly Meditation Moments -- Season 2 Ep 59
These quick affirmations will set the tone for your month! Make sure you are speaking to yourself and of yourself in a positive way! Once a month you will get a new set of 8 affirmations to say with me as I hope we can shift the atmosphere.
What’s your favorite?!
Screenshot while listening and tag me in your stories on Instagram @JustSimplyYvonne
**NEW OPTION to support the podcast** www.buymeacoffee.com/JSYpodcast
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7min
December 02, 2022 Bravery versus Courage
Dec 1st, 2022
HAPPY NEW MONTH!
Bravery versus Courage Season 2- Ep 58
December is Write a Business Plan Month, Spiritual Literacy Month and Learn a Foreign Language Month!
Let's talk about the differences in these 2 so we can choose to be brave or courageous (depending on the situation). I explain the 6 types of courage and 4 ways to grow in courage.
I DARE you to show up in December in a different way than you have before!!!!
Follow @JustSimplyYvonne on Instagram for happenings
**NEW OPTION to support the podcast** www.buymeacoffee.com/JSYpodcast
Email [email protected] for questions, topic suggestions, or feedback
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40min
December 01, 2022 Journaling w/ JSY #11
Journaling w/ JSY Season 2 Episode 57
This month, I ask 7 questions to ponder when making a career transition! Are you letting yourself do the work, let me know.
**NEW OPTION to support the podcast** www.buymeacoffee.com/JSYpodcast
Follow @JustSimplyYvonne on Instagram for happenings
Email [email protected] for questions, topic suggestions, or feedback
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35min
November 30, 2022 Read and Review (November)
This month we are looking at Walking In My Joy in these streets by Jennifer Lewis
I give quotes from the book with real life examples and discuss life happenings along the way. *There is profanity in this book!*
Let me know what you think!
Coming up next is The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Follow @JustSimplyYvonne on Instagram for happenings
Email [email protected] for questions, topic suggestions, or feedback
**NEW OPTION to support the podcast** www.buymeacoffee.com/JSYpodcast
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41min

FAQs about A Time Was Read:

How many episodes does A Time Was Read have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.