This is one of my favorite episodes of the whole year. We talk books almost daily and it just made for the most fun hour of the week (or maybe month!) to spend time sharing our faves with each other. I know that we all added some good stuff to our TBR list from it and I hope you do, too.

So tell me, What are your favorite reads of the year?

Shownotes:

• Fourth Wing

• The Secret Life of Violet Grant

• Canadian Boyfriend

• We Begin at the End

• The God of the Woods

• Red White and Royal Blue

Kari:

• The Entire Sky by Joe Wilkins

• You Are Here by David Nicholls

• Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

• The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

• The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

• All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

• Back After This by Linda Holmes

• Swept Away by Beth O’Leary

• We All Live Here by JoJo Moyes

• Under the Mistletoe Collection

• Pick Up by Nora Dahlia

• The Love Haters by Katherine Center

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Jamie:

• The Wedding People by Alison Espach

• That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally

• Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

• The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

• Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

• What Happened to the McCrays by Tracy Lange

• Real Americans by Rachel Khong

• Family Family by Laurie Frankel

• The Nightmare Before Kissmas

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TBR Books & Tea

Addie:

• The Rom Commers by Katherine Center

• Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell

• A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

• Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams

• The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

• What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez

• Lavyrle Spencer

  • Years

  • The Endearment

  • Morning Glory

• Lorraine Heath

  • Texas Destiny

  • The Earl Takes All

  • A Rogue in Texas

• Funny Story by Emily Henry

• A Deal with A Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark

• Catch & Keep by Erin Hahn

• Strung Along by Hannah Cowen

• PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly

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As we roll into the holidays, I am letting some things go - maybe not forever, but for now. I am holding on to others but feel like this particular season needs me to lighten the load a little.

So tell me, what are you letting go right now?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: PS I Hate You by Lauren Connelly

• Watching: Sister Wives

• Listening: Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows

   

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In my real life this week, I am starting a very exciting new journey. As I thought about how to share this with you, I realized that the values and priorities that we hold in place to make big choices are what matters. I hope you enjoy my journey and the pillars we put up to make that decision easier.

So tell me, what are you excited for right now?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: Samantha and the Cowboy by Lorraine Heath

• Watching: Muppets Christmas Carol (on repeat)

• Listening: Worth the Wait by Karla Sorensen

   

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The world has been loud and heavy and I have been thinking so much about what I need to navigate it well. It’s a work in progress for sure and it doesn’t always work out perfectly, but these things have been helping.

So tell me, how are you doing right now?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: Summer in the City by Alex Aster

• Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies

• Listening: Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

   

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I am so excited to share this 200th episode with you. I have learned a few major things since starting this show. While none of them are really that new, they are all great reminders to me and hopefully to you. Thanks again for your help putting this together and for being you.

So tell me, what have you learned in the past 200 episodes?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: Sisters Found by Joan Johnston

• Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies

• Listening: Play Smart by Aly Stiles

   

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If we are going to reflect on life over the past 200 episodes, we would be sad to not include favorite things. These aren’t all things you can purchase, but things that I am loving and consistently have loved for a long time.

So tell me, What are your favorite things?

Shownotes:

1. A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

2. A Deal with the Devil by Elizabeth O’Roark

3. Kindle Unlimited

4. Lorraine Heath

5. Lavyrle Spencer

6. SmartyPants Romance

7. Kindle Paperwhite

8. Five Star Notebooks

9. Erin Condren Notebooks

10. Post its

11. Noted by Post it

12. Frixion Erasable Pens

13. G2

14. Jordans

15. Loop Ear plugs - adjustable, regular

16. Athleta Salutation Stash Joggers and Leggings

• Reading, Watching, Listening:

  • Reading: The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard

  • Watching: Hallmark Christmas Movies

  • Listening: Let’s Call A Truce by Amy Buchanan

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In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, my friend Crystal suggested looking at the things that I am not afraid of any more since starting the show. I have loved this theme of looking back and finding growth. This episode was a little bit of a surprise for me and I hope it’s a good place of thought for you, too.

So tell me, what are you not afraid of?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: All the Other Me by Jody Holford

• Watching: House of the Dragon

• Listening: Ruthless Redemption by Katee Robert

   

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In a space of reflection and celebration for almost 200 podcast episodes, I am looking at what has changed from episode 1 to now. It’s been a fun journey from start to finish, but also to look back and feel happy about where we have traveled together.

So tell me, what has changed for you?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: A Tempest of Desire by Lorraine Heath

• Watching: Sister Wives!

• Listening: Book Smart by Amanda Pennington

   

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Josie Juniper writes romance with messy characters in a little bit unexpected settings. I devoured her book this summer and have been so excited to get to talk to her about her book, Double Apex, and how she got to this place in her life and career. She is just lovely. I hope you enjoy

So tell me, What are you reading right now?

Shownotes:

• Husbands

• Whale Fall

• Demon Copperhead

• Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow

   

   

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Adding on to the last episode about personal survival when things are busy, I’ve been thinking about how to care of others in the same space. Especially in our own house, caring for those we love can feel like just another job. But if we are all healthy and happy, busy seasons are much more manageable.

So tell me, what are you working on right now?

Reading, Watching, Listening:

• Reading: A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan

• Watching: Friends reruns

• Listening: Hamilton. On Repeat.

   

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