Life and Lit

This week Sydney and Paige go back to their historical fiction roots with "Goodnight, Irene" by Luis Alberto Urrea. Urrea draws inspiration from his mother's time in the Red Cross to deliver an inspiring, emotional, and heartbreaking story about Irene and Dorothy, two Donut Dollies in the war. We loved returning to our favorite genre and guarantee fellow historical fiction fans will want to run to pick up their copy! Pardon the audio issues--figuring out a new platform!

This week, Sydney and Paige each cover the book they are currently reading. Paige discusses the mystery "The Searcher" by Tana French, and Sydney covers a new historical fiction, "The Stolen Child" by Ann Hood. We are enjoying a summer of casual reading!

This week, Paige and Sydney discuss one of the newer releases from an all-time favorite as they cover "Holly" by Stephen King. This has all the makings of a creepy King classic, but one aspect neither of us liked. Listen now to hear our thoughts!

This week Sydney and Paige switch it up and discuss books they've been reading independently outside the pod. Hit a reading block? Need some poolside reads? Tune in to hear a few of our recommendations for your summer TBR list!

This week, Paige and Sydney are back from their break with a hit new release from a favorite author. Emily Henry hits it out of the park again with "Funny Story," which follows main character Daphne as she navigates life after her fiancée breaks off their engagement. It's a perfect kickoff to summer reading!

This week Sydney and Paige are joined by guest host Torrey to give our thoughts on "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros. The second book in the hit fantasy series follows Violet and her squad as secrets come to light and rebellion simmers under the surface of Navarre. We break from our usual format to give our totally unhinged and decidedly nonlinear hot takes on the dramatic action-packed plot. Tune in if you've read the book (we highly recommend you read before listening to this one!)

This week, Sydney and Paige are back from break with a new author and a twisty thriller! "Cut to the Bone" by Ellison Cooper follows FBI agent Sayer Altair as she hunts down a killer. Fans of "Criminal Minds" and "Mindhunter," this one's for you.

This week Sydney and Paige discuss the newest release from iconic historical fiction author Kristen Hannah. "The Women" follows Army nurse Frankie McGrath as she goes from California socialite to saving lives in the jungles of Vietnam. Once her two tours are over, Frankie returns to a country and family that aren't supportive of her service. As she overcomes the challenges of returning from war, Frankie learns a lot about the war she served in and who she is at her core. An inspiring story about female friendships, the hardships of war, and the WOMEN who served, "The Women" is another gem from Hannah!

Sydney and Paige round out February with a historical fiction. "West with Giraffes" by Lynda Rutledge tells the incredible story of two giraffes traveling across America. Based on a true story, this epic story captures adventure, love, and growing up.

This week Sydney and Paige feel the love for Valentine's Day by discussing their favorite literary romances. Tune in as we discuss the Top 10 Romance Novels as determined by GoodReads. Which teenage favorites made the list? Did our favorite of all time come out on top?