Books I Make My Husband Read

By Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surpris... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Books I Make My Husband Read episodes:

February 11, 2025S2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Season Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet. Tune in for laughs, debates, and a sneak-peek at the rest of the books coming up this season! 🔥📖
Links
Official author website: https://rebeccayarros.com/
Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros
Iron Flame on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
Chapters
(04:09) - Book summary
(05:31) - SPOILER ALERT!
(05:57) - Jon's review
(09:05) - Kristy's review
(10:39) - Full disclosure!
(14:13) - Trusting her squamates
(16:08) - Who's calling the shots?
(17:53) - The role of language
(22:02) - Why did he save Violet?
(23:46) - Why'd they keep him alive?
(26:02) - Oh, Dain...
(29:37) - Current events?
(32:31) - A book on feathertails
(34:32) - Signet theories
(37:58) - General Sorrengail
(42:57) - 650 years?
(44:26) - The last rider
(46:35) - Predicting the future
(48:31) - FInal thoughts
...more
51min
December 24, 2024S1E10 - Best of Season 1
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
(04:52) - S1E2 - If We Were Villains
(07:47) - S1E3 - The Frozen River
(10:24) - S1E4 - Just for the Summer
(12:22) - S1E5 - The Measure
(17:02) - S1E6 - Heartless Hunter
(22:36) - S1E7 - Book Lovers
(26:08) - S1E8 - The Boyfriend
(30:36) - S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance
(34:22) - Favorite book of the season
(35:15) - Biggest learning moment
(39:36) - Funniest moment
(40:34) - Season 2 foreshadowing
(42:52) - Jon can pick his own books?!
(45:32) - Final thoughts
...more
50min
December 10, 2024S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
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
(09:51) - Kristy's review
(11:08) - Jon's review
(12:41) - What is the bromance bookclub?
(13:50) - Is it really a Christmas book?
(16:14) - Grumpy sunshine trope
(19:12) - Jon's own bookclub?!
(22:29) - Superier holiday meat
(23:37) - Famous or not matter
(26:08) - Who are you?
(29:33) - Family trauma
(32:03) - Inserting books
(34:20) - Steamy
(36:26) - Which trope is better
(38:46) - Would you recommend
...more
44min
November 26, 2024S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
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
(05:46) - Book summary
(07:19) - SPOILER ALERT
(09:25) - Jon's review
(12:23) - Normal dark secrets
(14:25) - Intertwined timelines
(20:49) - Poor Tom
(24:52) - Motherly morality
(29:09) - Slug
(35:31) - Trusting your gut
(41:13) - Syd's momma drama
(45:27) - Advice for Sydney
(46:55) - Aww, Kevin...
(48:35) - Closing time
...more
52min
November 13, 2024S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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
(06:24) - SPOILER ALERT
(07:02) - Kristy's review
(07:58) - Jon's review
(09:42) - Reverse rom-com
(12:01) - Compromise this!
(15:15) - Pick a book, any book
(17:30) - Sisterly bonds
(19:44) - Switcheroo
(22:02) - Skinny dippin'
(26:56) - Different places, different faces
(30:24) - Nora's anxiety
(35:32) - Opposite peas
(42:16) - I have the power
(44:56) - Green M&Ms
(47:29) - Final thoughts
...more
49min
October 29, 2024S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
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
(04:48) - Book summary
(07:26) - SPOILER ALERT
(07:40) - Jon's review
(08:28) - Kristy's review
(09:47) - Key moments recap
(11:13) - World building
(12:45) - Rune's origin story
(15:21) - Good v evil
(18:50) - Internal struggles
(20:40) - Moving past the hate
(28:09) - Relationship dynamcis
(31:03) - Sacrifices
(33:59) - Cressida
(36:08) - The twist
(40:10) - Introspection
(43:11) - Go team!
(45:46) - Dead or alive
(48:09) - Final thoughts
...more
53min
October 15, 2024S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick
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
(04:53) - Book summary
(06:31) - SPOILER ALERT
(06:43) - Kristy's review
(08:52) - Jon's review
(11:14) - Would you open it?
(13:23) - Affecting life choices
(15:44) - Societal ripple effects
(17:54) - Taking risks
(21:14) - Cause or effect
(24:32) - Amie
(28:13) - Nina & Maura
(32:55) - A right to know
(35:56) - Making a aplan
(37:13) - Ben & Amie
(40:57) - Final thoughts
...more
44min
October 01, 2024S1E4 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
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
(02:11) - Listen questions
(06:14) - Content note
(07:06) - Book summary
(08:18) - SPOILER ALERT
(08:39) - Jon's rating
(09:24) - Kristy's rating
(12:15) - Red flag, green flag
(13:53) - Pick a spot, any spot
(16:30) - Survey says...
(18:37) - I laughed, I cried...
(21:36) - Choosing empathy
(26:30) - The rental house
(28:16) - Casting
(31:27) - The family
(33:06) - Were you rooting for them?
(37:30) - What's with the roses?
(39:36) - Final thoughts
...more
42min
September 17, 2024S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
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
(01:37) - Upcoming books
(03:23) - Fact-checking
(05:29) - Book summary
(07:58) - SPOILER ALERT!
(08:54) - Kristy’s rating
(09:48) - Jon's rating
(11:43) - 18th century judicial system
(13:48) - Any favorite characters?
(16:31) - Living in the 1700s
(17:56) - Being likes vs respected
(19:44) - Casting call
(22:59) - Unique relationship
(25:52) - Could I relate to any of them?
(28:56) - Martha refuses Lydia
(31:53) - Burning letters of women
(33:37) - Was justice done?
(36:09) - Authors note
...more
40min
September 03, 2024S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio
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
(02:44) - Snag some swag
(03:54) - Fact checking
(05:54) - Book summary
(07:53) - Intro to the characters
(11:11) - SPOILER ALERT
(11:33) - Jon's Review
(13:10) - Kristy's review
(14:42) - Things to know
(17:49) - How Jon would describe the book
(19:04) - Who's the common enemy
(21:25) - It's all his fault
(22:48) - Was it self defense?
(25:11) - But why, Oliver?
(27:29) - Foreshadowing?
(30:28) - The ending
...more
41min

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