It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it!

Links
BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR website: https://bimmhr.com/ 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:54) - S1E1 - Fourth Wing

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss A Very Merry Bromanceby Lyssa Kay Adams. This fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book, as Kristy calls it, isa second-chance holiday romance that includes members of the Bromance Book Club. Join us as we talk about which characters we are in A Christmas Carol, what the superior Christmas meat is, and why Santa has three gardens.

Links
Official author website: https://lyssakayadams.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected] 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:43) - Romcoms are good for the soul

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs.

Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/ 

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend  

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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected] 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:11) - Listener questions

In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and… weird crushes on animated characters?!
 
Links
Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ 

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers 

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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend 

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17 

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected] 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:03) - Upcoming books

Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet!

Links
Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/ 

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter 

Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM 

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers 

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend 

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected] 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:38) - Listener question

For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live?

Links
Official author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure
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Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected]

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:25) - Listener question

For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet!

Links
Official author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/ 

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer 

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/ 

National Council for Mental Wellbeing: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/ 

Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/ 

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Casting references: 

Odeya Rush: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk 

Madison Davenport: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956478/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk 

Tom Holland: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4043618/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk 

Glen Powell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk 

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: [email protected] 

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:05) - Upcoming books

In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard.

They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television!

Links

• Official author website: https://www.ariellawhon.com/ 
• On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/112975658-the-frozen-river 
• Definition of sinewy (sin(y)əwē): adjective: "with strong muscles and little fat" (from the Cambridge dictionary)
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• BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
• BIMMHR email: [email protected] 
• Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
• Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (00:38) - Intro

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays.

Links

• Official author website: https://mlrio.com/
• BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
• BIMMHR email: [email protected] 
• Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
• Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:44) - Upcoming books

Summary
In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in.

Links
Official author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/
ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Takeaways

• Intro and summary of the book
• Violet’s character development
• Xaden vs. Dain 
• Book reveals and conclusion

Chapters

• (00:50) - Kicking things off