Designated Reading Buddies

Happy Holidays from Kaitlin and Alex! We cannot believe we’re already nearing the end of 2023, but excited to see what 2024 brings. In this Christmassy episode, we talk about Kaitlin’s pick of the month, “Once Upon a December” by Amy E. Reichert. A magical holiday romance set in Milwaukee, WI. 

In the midst of a war between two Gods, Iris Winnow is trying her best to make ends meet and become The Oath Gazettes new lead columnist. But first, she has to beat Roman Kitt, her work nemesis and when the war hits close to home for Iris she embarks on an adventure to find her brother. Little does she know love finds her as well. Join us as we discuss “Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross, the first installment of the Letters of Enchantment duology. 

Raise your hand if a majority of your teenage years was midnight releases of dystopian books and movies 🙋‍♀️Join us as we dive into the prequel to the Hunger Games trilogy “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins. In this episode we dive into who President Snow was before his presidency and how the prequel connects into the trilogy - and of course a few different rants along the way.

“Gilmore Girls meets Practical Magic” In this episode Kaitlin and Alex talk about the debut novel “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne Randall. And lets just say.. This episode is the perfect definition of cozy chaotic book chats! We loved this book and really enjoyed breaking down all of the events that happen to the main character Sadie. Re-reading soon! 

Did you ever feel like your mother was a bit odd or didn't understand you growing up? Join us as we chat about My Evil Mother a short story by Margaret Atwood. This story goes through the life of a mother and daughter and everything a mother will do to protect her daughter.

Emily Wilde is on the journey to complete her encyclopedia all about faeries and to focus on her studies< she travels to a small town called Ljosland. But of course, there are imperfections that pop up during her fieldwork and the biggest problem of all is someone named, Wendell Bambleby. Join us as we chat about all the craziness that Emily comes across and the secrets she uncovers in Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.

""Never settle for less than the truth," she told him.". Join us as we chat about Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin. We will talk about growing up, family, home cooking, and life and death.

"She came from nothing. They have everything. Let the games begin!" Avery Grambs has a plan for her future but that is put aside quickly when she learns she has inherited billions of dollars and an estate from someone she has never met. She is going to have to play their game to survive. Join us as we chat about The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

When love and lust are no longer tied together, what do you value? What are you willing to fight for? Lauren and Ryan reach a breaking point in their marriage so they decide to separate for a year. They have only one rule: no contact with each other. Join us as we chat about After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid.