Hey! read this.

Hey! read this.

By Becca Howell and Victoria AslanidesArtsBooks
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Hey! read this. episodes

  • The Incandescent by Emily Tesh with Augur

    In this episode B+V chat with Augur about The Incandescent by Emily Tesh! This story has it all demons, magic, romance, revenge, and most of all an abundant and adamant admiration for teachers! 

    Visit Hierophany and Hedge in Covington KY www.hierophanyandhedge.com and on Instagram @hierophanyandhedge

    follow us on Instagram for updates and episode announcements @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    58 min
  • The Power by Naomi Alderman with Jordan Trovillion

    In this episode B+V welcome back good friend, Jordan Trovillion to talk about The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book is not for the feint of heart but is well worth the read, an interesting look at the nature or power and violence contained in a deeply compelling story. 

    Content warning! This book contains depictions of sexual assault, general violence, and sex. This discussion does touch on those topics throughout so listen with care.

    Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

    For more from Jordan follow her @Jordan.Trovillion and visit @hierophanyandhedge 

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com 

    58 min
  • The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with Emrel Woody

    In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good!

    Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkesh

    Follow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooks

    Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod

    Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

    55 min
  • Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with E

    This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses! 

    Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com


    50 min
  • The Secret History by Donna Tartt with Caroline Stine

    This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late.


    Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformance

    Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

    Thanks for listening!

    1 hr 16 min
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with Victoria

    Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. 

    Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you think? @heyreadthispod 

    We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Find more info at https://cincyfringe.com/

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    1 hr 3 min
  • Play swap with B+V

    In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth.  

    Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/

    Follow us on Instagram for show updates @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    Thanks for listening! 

    51 min
  • A Novel Love Story By: Ashley Poston with Lauren B. Leigh

    In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it!


    Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to https://www.jamesallencomposer.com/ 

    1 hr 11 min
  • The Seas by Samantha Hunt with Alexx Rouse

    In this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day. 

    Follow Alexx on instagram @paywhatyoucantarot 

    If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatre

    Follow us @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen.

    Thanks for listening! 

    1 hr 3 min
  • November short story swap with B+V

    In this episode B+V each pick a short story to read and discuss. Victoria's pick was Galatea by: Madeline Miller and Becca's was Storm Song by: Rebecca Coffindaffer from the anthology Mermaids never drown, Tales to dive for.

    Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

    Our theme music was composed by James Allen.


    43 min

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Enthusiastic conversations about books with friends! Hosts Becca and Victoria ask their very cool guests to recommend any book or written work that they want to talk about, we then read and talk…