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March is here, and we’re celebrating International Women’s Month in the only way we know how — talking books 💐📚

On this special episode of Dearest Reader, we dive into the women who’ve shaped our reading lives. From our favorite female authors, to unforgettable female main characters, to the delicious, cathartic chaos of female rage — nothing was off the table.

We chat about the stories that made us feel seen, the characters who made us gasp (or scream), and why women’s voices in literature continue to hit so hard. Expect passionate opinions, a few dramatic tangents, and a lot of love for the books and women who inspire us.

Whether you’re here for powerful heroines, iconic authors, or a little righteous rage, this episode is for you.

Tune in, grab your current read, and let’s celebrate women on the page and beyond. 💗✨

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Episode 6: When the Al Enters the Chat 🤖📖

AI is everywhere — writing essays, recommending books, generating fanfic, maybe even trying to write the next bestseller 👀 — but what happens when it steps into bookish spaces?

In this episode of Dearest Readers, Shreya (she/her) and Rose (they/them) dive into the not-so-glowy side of AI in the literary world. We’re talking algorithm-driven recommendations, AI-generated books, creativity vs. convenience, author livelihoods, originality, and whether tech is enhancing our reading lives… or quietly reshaping them in ways we should be questioning.

Is AI helping readers discover hidden gems?
Is it flooding the market with soulless content?
And what does this mean for the future of storytelling?

As always, we’re bringing thoughtful takes, chaotic energy, and a whole lot of love for the bookish community 💌

Grab your current read, get comfy, and let’s talk about the robots in the reading room.

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Dearest Reader…

This week, Shreya (she/her) and Rose (they/them) step into the shadows with dark romance author Nadine Theiss for an intimate deep dive into the mind behind her stories.

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We unpack:
🖤 The psychology of morally grey characters
🔥 Crafting tension, obsession, and emotional intensity
📖 The behind-the-scenes reality of writing dark romance
⚡ Power dynamics, vulnerability, and character depth
✍🏽 What her writing process actually looks like

If you’re drawn to complex anti-heroes, layered heroines, and love stories that blur the line between danger and desire, this episode is for you.

Whether you're a devoted dark romance reader, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about what fuels stories that dare to go there — consider this your invitation into the author’s mind.

Dearest Reader… enter if you dare.

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Dearest Readers… it’s a solo takeover episode. 💌📚

While Rose was taken out by the flu, the amazing Shreya grabbed the mic and ran with it — and by ran with it, we mean passionately spiraled into all things romance.

In this episode, we’re diving into the romance books on Shreya's ever-growing TBR (because self-control is a myth) and the ones she’s already read and absolutely recommends. Expect swoony moments, dramatic declarations, unhinged enthusiasm, and probably a few “just one more” additions to your own reading list.

If you love honest thoughts, a little bit of chaos, and heartfelt bookish rambling about stories that make you kick your feet and giggle, this one’s for you.

As always, we’re just two readers obsessing over fictional people — and this week, one very committed co-host holding down the fort.

With love,
The Dearest Readers Podcast 💕

📚✨ Best of Fiction, Best of Intentions ✨📚

In this episode, we crack open Barnes & Noble’s Best of Fiction 2025 list and let our bookish curiosity run wild. Which novels are calling our names? Which ones are boldly going on our ever-growing TBR shelves? And which picks make us say, “Okay… maybe someday”?

We chat about the stories we’re most excited to dive into, speculate wildly based on vibes alone, and make a few reading promises we fully intend to keep (no guarantees). If you love fiction, book lists, and the thrill of choosing your next great read, this episode is basically your happy place.

Grab a bookmark and join us 📖🎧

Welcome, Dearest Readers! Today is Chapter. 3 of our podcast where we discuss whether or not reading is political and how that may look. I will put a Trigger Warning here right now; as we do have discussions touching tough and uncomfortable subjects such as racism, hate crimes, privileges, etc. We hope you enjoy this episode and we hope you stick around for Monday's episode! We love having you here and hope you give us a follow over on Instagram!

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the books we’re loving in 2025—one favorite per genre and plenty of opinions to go around 📖✨From romance to fantasy, literary fiction to nonfiction, we break down what’s been hitting for us as readers in our mid-twenties and why these stories matter. We also talk about how reading is inherently political, what that means in today’s world, and how books shape the way we see ourselves and each other.Plus, we share our highlights of the week, what we’re looking forward to next, and our current last, now, and next reads because our TBRs are always evolving.

And we want to hear from you! 💬
We’re opening the floor for a Q&A so send us your bookish questions, hot takes, recommendations, or anything you want us to discuss in a future episode. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just getting back into books, this space is for you. Grab a cozy drink, settle in, and read along with us 📚💖

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In this episode of Dearest Reader, we introduce ourselves and share our personal journeys as readers—from our earliest memories with books to the stories that shaped us. We also dive into a thoughtful conversation about the political side of reading, exploring our beliefs on education, literacy, and why these issues matter. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt start to our podcast adventure where friendship and books come together.

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