In this episode, we discuss Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Specifically, Kya’s journey of survival and isolation, the novel’s exploration of loneliness and belonging, and how the story translates from page to screen in the film adaptation.

Links

• Official author website: (https://www.deliaowens.com/)
• Where the Crawdads Sing: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36809135-where-the-crawdads-sing) 
• Delia Owens on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7043934.Delia_Owens)

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• (00:00) - - Intro

For episode five, Kristy throws Jon a classic, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. And as a bonus this season, we'll also be discussing the 2013 film adaptation. We explore the novel’s themes of wealth, ambition, and the American Dream, talk through its major symbols, and compare how the story translates from page to screen.

Links

• The Great Gatsby on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41733839-the-great-gatsby)
• F. Scott Fitzgerald on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3190.F_Scott_Fitzgerald)

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• (00:00) - Introduction

In episode four, we analyze Regretting You by Colleen Hoover — discussing both the book and its film adaptation. We talk about the mother-daughter dynamic at the heart of the story, the twists that reshape everything, and how the themes of grief, secrets, and second chances land differently on the page versus on screen. We also get into what worked for us, what didn’t, and whether the adaptation captured the emotional core of the novel. If you’ve read it, watched it, or are deciding if either is worth your time, this one’s for you.

Links

• Official author website:  (https://www.colleenhoover.com/)
• Regretting You: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44582454-regretting-you?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14)
• Colleen Hoover on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5430144.Colleen_Hoover)

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• (00:00) - Intro

In this episode, we’re talking People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry — the book and its film adaptation. We get into the friends-to-lovers slow burn, the years of miscommunication, and how nostalgia and timing shape Poppy and Alex’s relationship. We also debate whether this story works better on the page or on screen and how the adaptation handles the emotional buildup.

Links

• Official author website: (https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/)
• People We Meet On Vacation: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60581725-people-we-meet-on-vacation)
• Emily Henry on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13905555.Emily_Henry)

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• (02:04) - Why Kristy picked this book

In this episode, we sift through a classic: Stephen King’s Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—yes that movie. We talk about what makes this story so enduring, the unforgettable characters, and what it means to stay human in a place designed to break you.

Links

• Official author website: (https://stephenking.com/)
• Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39664.Rita_Hayworth_and_Shawshank_Redemption)
• Stephen King on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3389.Stephen_King)

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• (02:40) - Why Kristy picked this one

Kicking off season four is The Housemaid — and its brand-new film adaptation. We revisit Millie’s tense, twisted experience working inside the Winchesters’ home before unpacking how the movie brings that psychological tension to the screen. We compare what worked (and what didn’t), talk casting and those jaw-dropping twists, and debate whether the book or the film tells this story best.

Links

• Official author website: (https://www.freidamcfadden.com/)
• The Housemaid: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60556912-the-housemaid)
• Freida McFadden on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden)

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• (05:16) - Upcoming books

A full season of reading, chaos, arguments, hot takes, and two author interviews—all wrapped in one recap episode. We’re looking back, calling ourselves out, and gearing up for Season Four.

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• (02:27) - Favorite book of the season

In this episode, we dive into My Friends by Fredrik Backman—a deeply human story about connection and the messy devotion that holds friendships together. We talk about friendships as a lifeline, the way humor softens heartbreak, and why these characters feel so lived-in. Listen for the themes that hit hardest and if we recommend adding this to your TBR.

Links

• My Friends:(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217163697-my-friends)
• Fredrik Backman on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6485178.Fredrik_Backman)

Chapters

• (01:49) - Why Kristy picked it

In this episode, we dissect The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood—the STEM rom-com packed with fake dating and grumpy/sunshine chemistry. We talk about what felt rom-com convenient, power dynamics inside academia, and whether the resolution sticks the landing—professionally and romantically. Join us for our favorite laugh-out-loud moments!

Links

• Official author website: (https://alihazelwood.com/)
• The Love Hypothesis: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56732449-the-love-hypothesis)
• Ali Hazelwood on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood)

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• (01:27) - Announcing contest winner

In this episode, author Paige Harbison joins us to unpack The Other Side of Now—a grief-tinged “what if” that drops a woman into an alternate version of her life. We talk about how loss reshapes identity, the fault lines in friendships when reality shifts, and why the book’s timeline jump works without leaning heavy into sci-fi.

Links

• Official author website: (https://www.paigeharbison.com/)
• The Other Side of Now: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217388211-the-other-side-of-now)
• Paige Harbison on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4130856.Paige_Harbison)

Chapters

• (01:57) - Why Kristy picked it