I'd Read That!

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  • Bonus: Dead Silence *Spoilers*

    Liz & Jerry present you with another special bonus episode!
    Today we talk about Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes in honor of spooky season. Find out what made our skin crawl and why you need a good crew.

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    36 min
  • Ep 09: Banned Books: Let Freedom Read!

    In today's episode, Liz & Jerry discuss banned books. They discuss the problems with banned books and the troubling themes that seem to have gotten the most attention when it comes to banning.
    We also launch the next book club pick!


    Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
    Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
    All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
    The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
    The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
    Maus by Art Spiegelman
    The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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    44 min
  • Ep 08: Eww, Is That What You're Reading?

    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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    46 min
  • EP 07: Book Club Recap - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

    **Spoilers**
    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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    47 min
  • Ep 06: Movie Adaptations!

    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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    52 min
  • Ep 05: Upcoming Book Releases for 2023

    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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    59 min
  • Bonus: The Bromance Book Club **Spoilers**

    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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    24 min
  • Ep 04: Join us for Book Club!

    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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    35 min
  • Ep 03: Money for Food or Books? Interview with Pearl's Books

    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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    54 min
  • Episode 2: How We Got Our Book Groove Back

    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


    Links
    Podcast Page - https://idreadthat.buzzsprout.com
    Instagram Page - http://instagram.com/idreadthat_podcast/

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    38 min

About I'd Read That!

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"I'd Read That!" is a biweekly show hosted by Liz and Jerry, all about their love for books. From fantasy to romance, horror to thrillers, they'll be sharing their favorite reads and upcoming book…