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Homer’s “The Odyssey” follows one of literature’s most famous heroes on a journey filled with monsters and mythology. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss whether this ancient epic still holds up today and if Odysseus’ legendary adventure remains a timeless story of courage, identity, and homecoming.

“Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy combines environmental themes, family dynamics, and suspense in a story set against a stark and unforgiving landscape. Hosts Kacy and Tyler explore whether the novel’s rich atmosphere and emotional stakes deliver a rewarding journey or leave too much beneath the surface.

"The Fox Wife" by Yangsze Choo blends historical fiction, folklore, and mystery into a story that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss whether the novel’s magical elements and layered storytelling create an unforgettable reading experience or leave too much hidden in the shadows.

A struggling writer gets the chance of a lifetime to help rewrite a big Hollywood romantic comedy, but working with a cynical screenwriter might change more than just the script. "The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center blends humor, heart, and a behind-the-scenes look at love stories on and off the page. Hosts Kacy and Tyler break down whether this charming novel delivers a fresh take on romance or leans too heavily on familiar tropes.

A simple idea promises to change the way we handle relationships, stress, and expectations, but does it actually work in real life? "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins explores the power of letting go of control and allowing others to make their own choices, even when it’s uncomfortable. Hosts Kacy and Tyler break down whether this mindset is a freeing approach to personal peace or an oversimplified take on complex relationships.

How much can we really understand through correspondence alone? A series of letters reveals the inner life of a woman navigating ambition, loneliness, and the search for meaning in the fast-moving world of "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. This book unpacks identity, connection, and the stories we choose to tell about ourselves. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss if this intimate, reflective novel offers a powerful look at modern life or leaves too much unsaid.

Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get thoughtful context, a quick summary, honest opinions, and clear content warnings. No spoilers and no fluff. These aren’t sponsored reviews, just real readers giving real takes to help you find the right book for right now. Proofread is a production of BYU Radio.

A mysterious machine promises to solve humanity’s biggest problems--but at a cost no one fully understands. "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies" by Eliezer Yudkowsky dives into the high-stakes world of artificial intelligencew here ambition, ethics, and existential risk collide. Hosts Kacy and Tyler break down whether this is a necessary wake-up call about AI or a more alarmist take on technological progress.

"The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman follows a group of retirees in a quiet English village who meet weekly to solve cold cases until a real murder lands right on their doorstep. Blending humor with a surprisingly heartfelt look at aging, friendship, and purpose, the novel turns a classic whodunit into something more. Hosts Kacy and Tyler unpack if this is a clever cozy mystery or a story that leans more on its characters than the crime itself.

"Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri is told through the voice of a young Iranian refugee sharing his story in an Oklahoma classroom. The book blends myth, memory, and humor as it explores what it means to leave everything behind and start over. Hosts Kacy and Tyler dig into the storytelling style, the emotional weight, and the big question at the heart of the book: Is this a powerful modern memoir or a narrative that asks a little too much of the reader?