All Booked Up!

In this episode Scott joins us as a guest host while Kate is booked up! Scott & Christy share their recent reads, provide updates about their lives, and then share some of their bookish hot takes!

(0:00) - introduction

(0:53) - The Wild Blue by Stephen E Ambrose

(4:12) - When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

(11:10) - The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

(14:19) - Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby

(20:30) - Beyond the Book - Christy shares about being an honorary football coach and musical auditions for her son

(25:32) - Beyond the Book - Scott talks about the fun of having a trampoline in the back yard

(30:00) - The Plot Thickens - We each share 5 of our book related hot takes!

(57:03) - Closing

In this episode Christy & Kate share their two recent reads, Kate shares updates about her life and gardening, Christy talks about the movie Obsession, and then we discuss the book to film adaptations that we loved and didn't.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:37) - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt

(6:19) - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

(12:05) - Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves

(19:26) - Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

(27:20) - Beyond the Book: Kate

(31:33) - Beyond the Book: Christy

(38:53) - The Plot Thickens - Book to Screen

(51:47) - Closing

In this episode Kate & Christy shares their recent reads, Christy talks about her family's short stint with baseball, and Kate talks about back to school in the heat of summer. Then we discuss our methods and hang ups with rating books.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:30) - Abby Off Sides by Anna McCallie

(7:00) - The Push by Ashley Audrain

(15:45) - The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren

(21:11) - The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

(28:52) - Beyond the Book - Christy talks about back to school, her son's short stint in baseball, and the FitOn workout app

(36:10) Beyond the Book - Kate shares about back to school in the dead of summer, gardening and the loss of Olivia Gluten John (RIP)

(42:33) The Plot Thickens - How We Rate (or Don't Rate) Books

(59:00) Closing

In this episode Christy & Kate share their two current reads, Kate shares updates on her bread and plants, Christy gushes about Toy Story 5, and then we talk all things genres! Which genres do you love, have they always been your favorites, and do you prefer specific genres at specific times?

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:14) - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

(8:13) - The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

(14:24) - Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

(20:02) - The 5 Star Weekend by Ellen Hildebrand

(26:25) - Beyond the Book - Kate shares updates about reading challenges, bread, plants, and visiting family in Michigan

(30:50) - Beyond the Book - Christy gushes about Toy Story 5

(39:20) - The Plot Thickens -- All Things Genres!

(51:42) - Closing

In this episode Kate and Christy share their two recent reads, Christy gives updates on her recent vacation, Kate talks about gardening, baking, reading with her kids, and reflecting on life, and then the plot thickens as we talk about judging books by their covers.

(0:00) Introduction

(0:20) Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

(5:44) The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke

(15:00) Whistler by Ann Patchett

(21:22) Start at the End by Emma Gray

(24:54) Beyond the Book: Christy's vacation updates and front yard hawks!

(30:30) Beyond the Book: Kate talks about summer life -- baking, gardening, and reading with her kids. She also recounts a visit with her grandparents and reflecting on life.

(35:00) The Plot Thickens - Do you Judge a Book by its Cover?

(51:53) Outro

In this episode Christy & Kate each bring 2 books they've read recently, Kate talks about her birthday celebrations, Christy shares about life in her new house and a bookish outing with her sister, and then they each share their favorite romance novels for the top 5 romance tropes!

(0:00) Introduction

(0:20) Yesteryear by Cairo Claire Burke

(9:30) Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood

(14:50) The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

(18:52) Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

(25:00) Beyond the Book - Kate talks birthday fun!

(26:50) Beyond the Book - Christy talks new house and bookish fun with her sister!

(34:33) The Plot Thickens - Our favorite romance novels that aligns with 5 popular tropes!

(57:11) Episode Wrap Up

In this episode Christy & Kate share their recent reads, Christy talks about getting drenched at a concert, Kate gets excited about Pizza Hut BOOK IT, and we each gush about our must-have bookish accessories to enhance our reading lives!

(0:00) - Introduction

Reading Round Up

(0:40) - This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

(5:55) - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

(11:33) - A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

(18:57) - My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

Beyond the Book

(28:53) - Christy shares moving updates and concert stories

(34:47) - Kate talks about Book It!, plants, and BritBox shows

(39:18) - Christy talks about her son's band concert

The Plot Thickens

(40:27) - What Are Your Must-Have Bookish Accessories?

In this episode Kate & Christy share their recent reads, Kate updates on us on Olivia Gluten John, Christy shares exciting life news, and we both talk about our favorite audiobook narrators and take a stab at our own version of "man voice."

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:06) - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet

(7:33) - The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow

(12:44) - One & Only by Maureen Goo

(22:08) - The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

(30:52) - Beyond the Book: Kate's updates on Olivia Gluten John and gardening

(33:37) - Beyond the Book: Christy's Life Updates -- Moving and Spring Break recap

(40:00) - The Plot Thickens - Audiobook Narrators

(1:00:00) - Outro/Closing

In this mini bonus episode, Kate & Christy share 5 reading recommendations for Spring Break and the books they plan to read this week!

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:46) - The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

(1:14) - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

(1:50) - The Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

(2:27) - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

(3:09) - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

(3:50) - The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

(4:05) - Christy's Introduction

(5:21) - House of Salt & Sorrows by Erin A Craig

(6:25) - Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler

(7:28) - Lute by Jennifer Thorne

(8:25) - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne

(8:45) - The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley

(9:28) - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gameinhart

(10:47) - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

(11:27) - One & Only by Maureen Goo

(12:05) - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

(12:20) - Closing

In this episode we review our recent reads, share updates from our lives, and discuss how we get our book recommendations and manage our TBRs.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:24) - No Matter What by Cara Bastone

(7:10) - Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

(14:10) - The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

(19:05) - Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (bonus!)

(21:07) - A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus

(26:23) - Beyond the Book - Christy Life Updates

(33:36) - Beyond the Book - Kate Life Updates

(40:41) - The Plot Thickens - How to Decide What to Read

(56:37) - Outro