It Gets Good

Join us for this spoiler free episode all about HOW we read: How do we find time in our day-to-day lives? How do we track our reading? What makes a book a 5 star read? How do we choose our next book? You guys had some great questions for us all about our reading lives and we're here to answer them all for you. Buckle up, because this is one of our longest episodes yet and it is packed with lots of good info to truly love & enjoy your reading life.

Books mentioned throughout the episode:

Currently Reading:

Secrets & Masks by Emerald_Slytherin

The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall

The Right Thing to Do by LovesBitca8

Manacled by SenLinYu

Added to our TBR:

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

Nocturne by Alyssa Wees

All You Want by SenLinYu

Presque Toujour Pur by Shaya Lonnie

The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

Between Certifiable and Bliss by HeyJude19

A Writer of Fictions by eilonwy

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Welcome to this week's episode where we chat about all of the books we read in the month of September! Stick around while we update you on our most recent Dramione reads (of course), and hear some thoughts from Kyleigh as to why she is officially giving up on thrillers. For a full list of what we read this month, check out the @itgetsgoodpodcast on Instagram!

Currently Reading:

Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

Secrets and Masks by Emerald Slytherin

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Breath Mints and Battle Scars by Onyx and Elm

Added to our TBR:

Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss

How Does it Feel by Jeneane O'Riley

The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

Between Certifiable and Bliss by HeyJude19

Rosemary for Remembrance by rubber_soul02

The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Hollowed by Jessica Taylor

Break For Me by Adaprix

The Binding by Curly Kay

In Silence and Submission by gillianeliza

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers! Spoilers begin at timestamp 9:30 and end at 26:50.

Join us as we discuss our September Book Club pick: Evvie Drake Starts Over! This is our most controversial book club book as we all had varying views: one DNF, one 2 star, and one 3.5 stars. Let us know who you agree with more after listening to this episode! Also, we can't let an episode go by without talking about our current fave: Dramione. We've got a few new fics to add to your TBR!

Currently Reading:

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin_Flame_Blues

Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Added to our TBR:

Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Wait and Hope by Mightbewriting

Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli

Measure of a Man by Inadaze22

Ten Out of Ten by Morriganmercy

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast!

This week, we had you guys submit some questions and we're here to answer them! We chatted about how we got started, our favorite bookish things, what books we would want to see turned into a series, and much, much more. As always, join us for the chaos while we talk about books.

Currently Reading:

Twisted Love by Anna Huang

The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks

Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Manacled by SenLinYu

Relics of a Forgotten Time by Twin Flame Blues

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Added to our TBR:

Chained by Lacey Lehotzky

Feather by Olivia Wildenstein

Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle

The Last Exchange by Charles Martin

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

Wait and Hope by mightbewriting

Love in a Time of the Zombie Apocalypse by Rizzle

Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark

Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer

Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues

The Lady's Mine by Francine Rivers

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Join us for this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast!

Have you been searching for the perfect book to read while curled up under a blanket, coffee in hand, while the leaves fall and the air turns crisp? Look no further! We have an extensive list of perfect fall reads to satisfy any reading taste. We've got thrillers, mysteries, paranormal, magical realism, anything you could ever want. Do you have a favorite that you don't see on this list? Let us know over on instagram!

Thriller

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

The Guest List by Lucy Foley

The Family Game by Catherine Steadman

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw

Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

The Broken Girls by Simone St. James

Paranormal

The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James

Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

The Pendergast Series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Cozy Mysteries

The Three Pines Series by Louise Penny

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

YA Mysteries

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Good Girl's Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson

Magical Realism

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Miscellaneous

Any Dramione fanfic

The Simple Wild series by KA Tucker

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Fantasy

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Lady of Darkness by Melissa K. Roehrich

Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton

Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

From Blood and Ash by Jenniffer Armentrou

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

We are back with another spoiler free episode where we talk about all the books we read in the month of August! Collectively we read 29 books and the majority of them we listened to but remember, audio books DO count as reading and you can't convince us otherwise.

Come visit us on instagram and answer this question: is magical realism a subgenre of fantasy or a genre all of its own? We're divided and need answers!

Currently Reading:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

You With a View by Jessica Joyce

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas - Yes, Kyleigh is STILL reading this

Tower of Dawn & Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas (Tandem Read)

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas

Isolation by Bex-Chan

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Books mentioned throughout the Episode:

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling

Fallen Stars by Imani Erriu

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

The Summer I Turned Pretty series by Jenny Han

A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

Dark Harmony by Laura Thalassa

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

Same Time Next Summer Annabel Monaghan

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham

Added to our TBR:

Damaged Goods by Slytherin After Dark

Oath Taker by Audrey Grey

The Cursed and the Broken by Chloe Hodge

King of Air by D.N. Hoxa

The Path out of Loneliness by Mark Mayfield

House of Salt and Sorrys by Erin A. Craig

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

Weyward by Emilia Hart

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

In this week's episode, we discuss our August book club book: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We all had different ratings for this book and different opinions, but overall we really did enjoy it and are excited for the next one! Stay tuned for Micaela and Kyleigh's fight about Kingdom of Ash, and for a throwback for anyone who was a youth group kid in the early 2000's.

Announced in last week's episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!

Currently Reading:

The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove by Karen Hawkins

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by Sarah J Maas

A Court of Silver Flames by Sara J Maas

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

Manacled by SenLinYu

Added to our TBR:

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jenson

The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

This Summer Will Be Different by Carly Fortune

Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

In this week's episode, we find out that we have all done some pretty embarrassing things in our reading lives; one of us entered a Karen Kingsbury contest, dressed up as book characters, and lied about what we're currently reading. Listen to find out who and join in the fun as we play Never Have I Ever: Book Edition! Are there things you've never done in your reading journey? Make sure to share with us on Instagram!

Announced in the episode: our next book club book is going to be Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes! Get your copy now so you can join us in September!

Currently Reading:

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Have I Told You This Already by Lauren Graham

Kingdom of Ash by Sara J Maas

Added to our TBR:

North Queen by Nicola Tyche

Powerless by Lauren Roberts

One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter

Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn

Amor Vincit Omnia by Twin Flame Blues

The Year of Less by Cait Flanders

Holy Spirit, The Bondage Breaker by David Diga Hernandez

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Torturing ourselves on this week's episode by reading one star reviews of some of our favorite books. Note to future self: Don't read bad reviews of the books you love because it will make you question everything you ever thought about reviewing books. We also spend some much needed time talking about the masterpiece that is Episode 6 of The Summer I Turned Pretty series. Come join us for the laughs!

Currently Reading:

The Disappearances of Dracy Malfoy by speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

A Strange Hymn by Laura Thalassa

It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

Added to TBR:

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

The Toll by Neal Shusterman

Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger

The Only One Left by Riley Sager

The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin

House of Dragons by KA Lind

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Stars Are Dying by Chloe Penaranda

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

We're back by popular demand with another Word Association game! This time we asked some of you to send in random, book-related words for us, and we all struggled immensely to be even remotely book related in our responses. Join us for some tangents about girl dinner, Harry Potter and more. Stay tuned for some laughs!

Currently Reading:

Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan

The Disappearances of Draco Malfoy by Speechwriter

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Added to TBR:

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Out on a Limb by Hannah

The Jasad Heir by Sarah Hashem

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

The Lochlann Feuds by Robin Mahle

Long Live by V.B. Lacey

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Come hang out with us on Instagram:

Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast

Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads

Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_

Hannah: @readwithhannahjo