Read with Jul

In this week's episode, Jul sits down with Brooke Crites to discuss her role as an editor and proofreader.

Brooke's currently reading: As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson

Brooke's book recommendations: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay / Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Brooke's author spotlight: Emily Henry

Brooke's Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookclubatbrookes

Brooke's email: [email protected]

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This episodes contains spoilers of The Fury by Alex Michaelides.

Enjoy this bonus episode of readwithjul!

In this week's episode, Jul answers 20 more bookish this or that questions. She also announces her first upcoming bonus chapter, which will be a discussion on The Fury by Alex Michaelides. It will be releasing on Wednesday, January 24th. Please note that that episode will contain spoilers!

Books read this past week: Mirror Lake by Juneau Black / Evergreen Chase by Juneau Black / Phantom Pond by Juneau Black / Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke / Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke / Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross

Currently reading: Caraval by Stephanie Garber / Exes and Os by Amy Lea

Recommendation: Hard Knocks (TV show)

Looking forward to reading: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

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In this week's episode, Jul answers 20 bookish this or that questions.

Books read this past week: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams / The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown / Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke / Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Currently reading: The Fury by Alex Michaelides / Set on You by Amy Lea

Book recommendation: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult

Looking forward to reading: Exes and O's by Amy Lea

Thank you for listening! Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2 of the bookish this or that series. Happy reading!

Jul celebrates her 2 year anniversary of being on bookstagram by sharing why she joined the community and how she runs her account. She also shares her favorite parts of bookstagram, and she gives a few tips for those that are considering starting one.

Books read this past week: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross / First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston / The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella / Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Currently reading: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams / The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

Book recommendation: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Looking forward to reading: Caraval by Stephanie Garber

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In this week's episode, Jul shares some of her bookish goals and predictions for the new year.

Books read this past week: Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh / Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan / Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham / The Last Love Note by Emma Grey / The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Currently reading: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Looking forward to reading: The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella / The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown / The Fury by Alex Michaelides / Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross / Mirror Lake by Juneau Black / Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!

In this week's episode, Jul shares a list of her ten favorite books that she read in 2023.

Books read this past week: The Gingerbread Christmas Village by Kiley Dunbar / The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict / A Winter in New York by Josie Silver / Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel

Currently reading: Holiday Romance by Catherine Walsh / Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan

Looking forward to reading: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Top 10 books of 2023:

10. What You Wish For by Katherine Center

9. The One and The Passengers by John Marrs

8. Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

7. Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney

6. The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen

5. The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer

4. The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

3. True Biz by Sara Novic

2. Shady Hollow & Cold Clay by Juneau Black

1. A Little Hope & A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

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In this week's episode, Jul shares a list of winter book recommendations. She also shares her thoughts on two of her most recent 5 star reads, The Great Alone and The Kingdom of Sweets.

Currently reading: The Gingerbread Christmas Village by Kiley Dunbar / The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

Books read this past week: The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen / The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan / The Gift by Freida McFadden / Sable Peak by Devney Perry / The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah / Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

Book recommendation: The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen

Author spotlight: Kristin Hannah

Nutcracker story: https://www.bostonballet.org/stories/the-nutcracker-synopsis/

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In this week's episode, Jul provides a detailed gift guide that is perfect for book lovers.

Currently reading: The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen / The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan

Books read this week: The Long Walk by Steven King / The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller / Christmas in Quincy by Devney Perry / Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino / Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Book recommendation: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

Author spotlight: Lisa Jewell

Recent book release: Sable Peak by Devney Perry

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Jul kicks off this episode by sharing all about the Nita Prose book signing event that she attended. She also gives 11 reasons why she loves her Kindle!

Currently reading: The Long Walk by Stephen King / The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

Books read this past week: The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy / The Nanny by Lana Ferguson / They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera / Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings / Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot / Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold / How to Walk Away by Katherine Center

Book recommendation: Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

Author spotlight: Nita Prose

December BOTM picks: The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen / A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode! Happy reading!