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Welcome back to What to Read Next, the podcast that helps topple your TBR! In this episode, I’m returning to my original 2018 format, where I share what I’m reading and watching. You’ll get my honest thoughts—what’s working, what’s not, and whether these picks are worth adding to your list. Because, let’s be honest, my yuck might be your yum and vice versa!

Timestamps & Topics Covered:[00:00:00] – Introduction

• Why I’m bringing back these chatty updates
• My recent struggle with reading on my Kindle after 2000+ days
• How audiobooks have been saving my reading life

[00:03:00] – My Audiobook Routine

• How I consume audiobooks throughout the day (driving, chores, bedtime)
• Investing in affordable headphones for audiobook listening

📺 TV Shows I’m Currently Watching[00:04:00] - Learning to Watch TV Again

• How doom-scrolling has made it harder to focus on TV
• Why I’m making an effort to get back into watching shows

[00:05:00] - Shows on My Watchlist

1. The Traitors (US) (Peacock)

• Upcoming recap episode discussing the finale & reunion

1. Megan with Love (Netflix)

• Hate-watching and thoughts on curated "perfect" influencer lifestyles
• Comparing Megan’s show to Ina Garten’s memoir and Martha Stewart’s documentary

1. Paradise (Hulu)

• Hooked on it after one random episode!
• Dystopian twist—way more than just a CIA-style show

1. The Pitt (HBO Max

• Too graphic for me, despite liking medical dramas

1. Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)

• True crime/wellness grifter documentary
• Reflections on my past as a fitness/wellness blogger and MLM culture

📚 Books I’m Currently Reading (All Audiobooks)[00:11:00] - Pre-Release Mysteries

1. A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper - https://amzn.to/3FbLmDh

• Cozy mystery meets romcom—features a wedding proposal planner who gets caught in a murder mystery
• Long chapters are a downside!

1. All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman - https://amzn.to/4bEg040

• Thriller with "Finlay Donovan" vibes but spicier
• Former pop star turned mom caught in a missing child case

[00:14:00] - Tackling My Audible Library

1. Training the Heart by Paisley Hope - https://amzn.to/41QNedd

• Horse ranch romance featuring a heroine escaping a past toxic job & relationship
• Forced proximity and small-town charm

1. Seeing Red by Bailey Hannah https://amzn.to/43z7RMm

• Spicy surprise pregnancy romance with a "lust as a sleep aid" trope
• Borrowed via Amazon Music’s audiobook trial

🎧 Audiobook & Library Hacks[00:16:00] - Tips for Borrowing Audiobooks

• How to use Kindle Unlimited + Whispersync to get cheaper audiobooks
• Amazon Music’s free audiobook borrowing option (one credit per month)
• The best non-resident library cards for different genres (detailed reviews on my Substack!)

Final Thoughts & Next Episode

• This was a long, chatty episode—let me know if you enjoy this format!
• Next Sunday: Another casual bookish check-in with my latest reads & TV picks
• Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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