It’s time for our Summer Book Club! This time around, your hosts each picked a romance to read and brought them to the podcast to discuss, rate, and inevitably debate. They are talking Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune, The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston, and The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren.

Tune in for their ratings, favorite (and least favorite!) moments, character thoughts, fan casts, and, of course, the all-important question: which book boyfriend reigns supreme? We’re also revealing which book was our overall favorite, which one surprised us, and whether any of these romances earned a spot on our favorites shelf.

Check the timestamps below to skip ahead to the books you’ve read and avoid spoilers.

18:38:20 — someday garden

30:51:20 — romance revival

57:16:28 — wrap up 

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Today, the gals are sitting down to cringe, commiserate, and revisit some of the cringiest book dialogue they—and their listeners—have ever read. 😬

Tune in as they share the lines they desperately wish they could forget, break down exactly what makes dialogue feel so cringey, and dive into some of the most unforgettable (for all the wrong reasons) moments from their reading lives. Plus, plenty of laughs, secondhand embarrassment, and more!

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Today, the gals are sitting down with the one, the only, Emma Brodie! The New York Times bestselling author of Into the Blue is pulling back the curtain on the story that captured readers’ hearts and giving all the behind-the-book details they've been dying to know.

Emma takes listeners behind the scenes of how this beautifully creative, story came to life, the songs and shows that inspired her while writing it, the characters and moments that surprised her along the way, and what it’s really like to watch a book go from a spark of an idea to a New York Times bestseller. Plus, she spills on what’s next, what she’s reading, and all the little details that make her creative world so uniquely hers.

It's an interview you don't want to miss!

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Buckle up! Today, Reggie, Kennedy, and Mikayla are putting some of their favorite bookish couples to the ultimate test: Would they actually make it in the real world?

From happily-ever-after romances to couples who might be better left between the pages, they’re debating which pairs would stand the test of time—and which ones would call it quits once the book ends. Tune in for surprising picks, hot takes, and plenty of debate as they decide which bookish couples are truly built to last!

Chapter markers for spoilers:

SJM universe begins at: 7:50

General fantasy begins at: 17:31

Romance begins at: 32:16

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Gather around! It's time for the gals to settle the ultimate debate: Which trope reigns supreme?

They're putting their favorite tropes head-to-head in one epic bracket battle to crown THE ULTIMATE TROPE. From friends-to-lovers to enemies-to-lovers and everything in between, no favorite is safe.

Fill out your own bracket, play along, and see if your top pick comes out on top... because their ultimate trope might just surprise you.

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Reggie, Kennedy, and Mikayla are diving into the sweet spot of reading: the beloved 4-star read. These are the books that kept them turning pages late into the night and earned a massive amount of love—even if they missed that 5-star rating.

Tune in as they break down their absolute favorites across every genre, from hidden gems to major page-turners. Whether you're looking for your next great escape, a cozy contemporary, a gripping thriller, or a spellbinding fantasy, the gals have plenty of recommendations to add straight to your TBR pile.

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We've been looking forward to this one for a long time! Your hosts are beyond excited to welcome this week's author guest, Paige Harbison. The acclaimed author of Destination Funeral and The Other Side of Now, Paige shares the winding path that led her to becoming an author, audiobook narrator, podcast host, and creative powerhouse. From laugh-out-loud moments to behind-the-scenes stories and thoughtful insights, this episode has a little bit of everything. Whether you've read every one of Paige's books or you're meeting her for the first time, you'll walk away a fan.

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Looking for your next great read? In today's episode, your hosts are sharing personalized book recommendations based on exactly what you're in the mood for. Whether you want a book that feels like an Olivia Rodrigo song, a favorite trope, a specific vibe, or something totally unique, they've got recommendations inspired by your requests. Tune in to see if your perfect next read made the list!

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This week, your hosts are putting their fictional contacts to good use in a game they like to call "Who Would You Call?" Armed with the imaginary phone numbers of every book character ever, they're tackling outrageous hypothetical scenarios and debating who they'd trust to save the day (or cause even more chaos). From needing someone to help you with the ultimate revenge scheme to who you'd call to plan your bachelorette party, no situation is off-limits—and the answers might surprise you.

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Today the gals are answering all of your burning bookish questions! From the magical abilities they'd love to have to the authors they'd rather avoid, no topic is off the table. Tune in for a fun, lighthearted conversation filled with laughs, honest opinions, and maybe even a little tea spilling along the way. Whether you're here for the bookish debates, the behind-the-scenes thoughts, or just to hang out, this Q&A episode has something for every reader.

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