In this episode of 'I'd Read That!' Liz and Jerry discuss biases against certain genres and formats. Passionate opinions are expressed, recommendations are given, and experience sub-par Spanish!
Remember folks, all reading is reading.

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Reading Past, Present, and Future

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In this spoiler-filled episode of 'I'd Read That!', Liz & Jerry discuss their spoiler-heavy thoughts on the book The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Spoilers abound in the episode.
Did we mention that there will be spoilers in this episode?
**Spoilers**

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In this episode, Liz & Jerry talk about their favorite and not so favorite movie adaptations. Is there a hot take? You'll need to listen and find out!

Carrie by Stephen King
The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit

Adaptation List
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Scott Pilgrim  by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Persuasion by Jane Austin
Dreamcatcher by Stephen King
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Jade City by Fonda Lee
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

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We've past the midpoint of the year, so Jerry and Liz take a look ahead to see what upcoming releases they are excited about for the rest of the year. Are we dropping gift hints as our birthdays and holidays come up...who's to say?!

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
Everyone in This Room Will Someday be Dead by Emily Austin
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Nothing to See Here by
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Weaver and the Witch King by Genevieve Gornichec

Upcoming Releases
Hearstopper Vol 5 by Alice Oseman
Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones
Rouge - Mona Awad
Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
I'm Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q. Satanto
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Vampires of el Norte by Isabel Cañas
Look Out for the Little Guy by Scott Lang (Paul Rudd)

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Welcome to our bonus episode of I'd Read That!
Liz and Jerry take an in-depth look at 'The Bromance Book Club' by Lyssa Kay Adams. We discuss highlights, lowlights, and how uncomfortable Jerry gets listening to romance on audio.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

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In this episode, Liz and Jerry kick off the I'd Read That Book Club! Listen in as they share their past experiences with book clubs and why they are so enjoyable. We also have a fun interview with Hallee, operations manager at Pearls Books and book club organizer. 

Book Club Pick
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Books mentioned:
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama by Bob Odenkirk
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
House of Cotton by Monica Brashears
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang



Pearl's Book Club - 3rd Tues of the month @ 6 PM.
Two Friends Books - Romance Book Club; 2nd Tues of the month @ 6 pm.
Two Friends Books - Horror Book Club; Last Tues of the month @ 6 pm.
Underbrush Book Club
The Cozy Librarian
Sword & Laser 

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In this episode of I'd Read That, Jerry and Liz discuss the tragic story of depleted bank accounts as they keep buying books in order to survive. We also have an interview with Daniel, co-owner of local, indie bookstore owner of Pearl's Books.
Enjoy!

Pearl's Bookstore
https://www.pearlsbooks.com/

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus
Fever House by Keith Rosson
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Tsundoku
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/do-i-own-too-many-books/

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In this episode, Liz and Jerry discuss some recent reading favorites and share the events that have reignited their passion for reading and book culture.

Find your local Littel Free Libraries!
https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/

BookStores: How To Read More
https://youtu.be/lIW5jBrrsS0

Increase Cognitive Ability by Reading (Satire, Strong Language)
https://youtu.be/T-fMbN1H4G0

Books Mentioned:
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world-paul-tremblay/15280509?ean=9780062679116
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-soulmate-sally-hepworth/19579587?ean=9781250229700
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
https://bookshop.org/p/books/romantic-comedy/18929924?ean=9780399590948
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
https://bookshop.org/p/books/nettle-bone-t-kingfisher/18349589?ean=9781250244048
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
https://bookshop.org/p/books/down-among-the-sticks-and-bones-seanan-mcguire/6986424?ean=9780765392039
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-thief-markus-zusak/15280021?ean=9780375842207


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Instagram Page - http://instagram.com/idreadthat_podcast/

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Summary:
In our first episode of "I'd Read That!" we introduce you to our Mt. Rushmore book picks. These provide insight into the minds of Liz & Jerry and why we love the books that we do. 

Mt. Rushmore Books:
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780345339706

The Ocean at End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780063070707

Kindred by Octavia Butler
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780807083697

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781250313188

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780593201244

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780062060624

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781635577808

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781982167363

Other Mentions:
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Trick is to Keep Breathing by Janice Galloway

Links
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Instagram Page - http://instagram.com/idreadthat_podcast/

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