In this episode, we break down our June book pick: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, picked by our guest on this episode, Angie Rodriguez. We discuss our first foray into reading smut, going viral, romance and more. 

Plus, we reveal our next book pick: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

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Other books mentioned in the episode: 

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

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Angie Rodriguez

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Melanie Trottier

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In this episode, we break down our April book pick: Down the Drain by Julia Fox, picked by our guest on this episode, Dani Anderson. We discuss celebrity lore, growing up in New York, what makes a good memoir, getting into reading again, and so much more. 

Plus, we reveal our May book pick: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Check out our *NEW* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/EasyReads 

Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

All Fours by Miranda July

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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Dani Anderson

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Melanie Trottier

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In this episode, we break down our March book pick: “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Shiels. We discuss weddings, bridezillas, 90’s rom-coms, reading preferences and so much more. 

Plus, we reveal our April book pick: Down the Drain by Julia Fox

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Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop 

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Chantal Shiels

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Melanie Trottier

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In this episode, we break down our February book pick: “Natural Beauty” by Ling Ling Huang, picked by our guest on this episode, Lauren. We discuss the toxic nature of the beauty industry, pretty privilege, Shrek and so much more. 

Plus, we reveal our March book pick: The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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Other books mentioned in the episode: 

The Housemade by Freida McFadden

Circe by Madeline Miller

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Bunny by Mona Awad

Rouge by Mona Awad

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Lauren

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Melanie Trottier

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We’re kicking off the new year by recapping all of our favorite books that we read in 2024. Plus, we’ve got a MAJOR UPDATE for the Easy Reads community plus a peek at what’s in store for the coming year. 

Want to read with us? Our January book pick is: Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang.

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days by Kari Leibowitz

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Down the Drain by Julia Fox (Audio)

The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Good Material by Dolly Alderton

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Klara and the Sun by Kazou Ishiguro

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Audio)

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry (Audio)

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez 

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad&n

In this episode, we break down our November/December book pick: “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Lefroy (Mel’s sister!). We discuss dragons, smutty novels, and dipping our toes into Romantasy.

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Part of Your World Series by Abby Jimenez

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Babysitters Club Collection #1 by Ann M. Martin

Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey (Audio) 

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Audio) 

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears (Audio)

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry (Audio)

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 

The Women by Kristen Hannah 

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Verity by Colleen Hoover

The Push by Ashley Audrain

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Melanie Trottier

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In this episode, we break down our October book pick: “The Grace Year” by Kim Liggett, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Jill Tranquilla. We discuss dystopian novels, Young Adult fiction, and, of course, Harry Potter.

Plus, we reveal our November book pick: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Harry Potter Collection 

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

Never by Jessa Hastings

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

His Dark Materials Collection by Philip Pullman

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

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Jill Tranquilla

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Melanie Trottier

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In this episode, we break down our September book pick: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Maria Bethany. We discuss Harry Potter, our reading journeys, why this book is NOT an easy read, and robots in the age of AI. 

Plus, we reveal our October book: The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Other books mentioned in the episode: 

Harry Potter Collection 

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

Never by Jessa Hastings

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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@mariabethany on Instagram

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Melanie Trottier

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We read Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the casting, the plot (or lack thereof), and the hundred reasons why the book is better than the show. 

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

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Melanie Trottier

@melanielaurene on Instagram

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In this episode, we break down our August book pick, “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent family dynamics, and bad audiobooks.

Plus, we reveal our September book pick: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

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Melanie Trottier

@melanielaurene on Instagram

Mel Trottier on YouTube

Melanie Trottier on GoodReads

Mitzi Payne

@mmmitzi on Instagram 

Mitzi Payne on YouTube

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