In this episode, we’re discussing this summer’s wilderness mystery hit, The River by Peter Heller. In addition to sharing our thoughts on Jack and Wynn’s survival story, we revisit a memory from our honeymoon in Wyoming and offer book recommendations based on Heller’s prose. We’d love to hear what you think of The River or what you’re reading this summer. Connect with us at any of the links below:

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The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Celine by Peter Heller

Sea Stories by William H. McRaven

Endurance by Alfred Lansing

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien

Castle of Water by Dane Huckelbridge

Serial Season 2

American Cipher by Matt Farwell and Michael Ames

Fleabag on Amazon Prime

The Popcast with Knox and Jamie

Bodyguard on Netflix

Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

We’re back! Thanks for waiting for us while we moved across the country and faced unexpected hurdles. Today we’re sharing what we’ve been up to during our hiatus, which television shows got us through a tough transition, and what we read (of course). Check out the show notes below for titles, helpful links, and more:

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Final Girls by Riley Sager

The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager

The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

Magic City Books, Tulsa

Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

Ghost Fleet by P.W. Singer and August Cole

US Army Chief of Staff Reading List

F-35 Fighter Jets Article

Murder at the Brightwell by Ashley Weaver

His Girl Friday

The Thin Man

The Thrilling Adventure Hour

Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

The Inventor

The Dropout

The Burning Issue of the Day by T.E. Kinsey

Chernobyl on HBO

Schitt’s Creek on Netflix

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Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

The River by Peter Heller

Today we’re discussing our April buddy read, The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson. We talk about what we think of the case, the trial, and the Gilded Age gender politics. Considering the book is about a famous historical crime, this episode is pretty much spoiler-free. With plenty of sidetracking, book recommendations, and general nerding out, you can listen to the episode without having read the book. Be sure to tell us your thoughts on the Borden murders, recent Game of Thrones episodes, and what you’re reading lately!

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The Trial of Lizzie Borden audiobook

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark audiobook

Borden crime scene photos

Smart Guy Disney, Lizzie Borden Episode

Serial Season 1

Making a Murderer

Sherlock Holmes

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton

Between books sales and birthday celebrations, we’ve acquired quite a few books so far in 2019! Today we’re sharing the highlights of our Quarter One book purchases, including poetry collections, sports stories, and mystery novels. We’re also answering a listener question about how to ask for Advanced Review Copies and giving our recommendations of the week.

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How to request ARCs from publishers

NetGalley

The Art and Practice of Military Strategy 1984

Gods and Generals by Jeff Shara

What Should I Read Next Ep. 164

Gates of Fire Steven Pressfield

The Killer Angels by Michael Shara

James Baldwin: The Last Interview

Talent by Juliet Lapidos

Our Man in Charleston by Christopher Dickey

Felicity by Mary Oliver

The Return by Hisham Matar

Commonplace Books OKC

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

On Writing by Stephen King

The Best Game Ever by Mark Bowden

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Forde

My Plain Jane by Hand, Ashton, and Meadows

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

The Boys of ‘36

Murder on the Red River by Marcie R. Rendon

Playing to the Edge by Michael V. Hayden

The Assault on Intelligence by Michael V. Hayden

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport

Deep Work by Cal Newport

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

Force of Nature by Jane Harper

Inheritance by Dani Shapiro

The Jedburghs by Will Irwin

Dadland by Keggie Carew

The Singer’s Gun by Emily St. John Mandel

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Franklin and Winston by Jon Meacham

Assata by Assata Shakur

Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard

My Lady Jane by Hand, Ashton, and Meadows

Dare To Lead Buddy Read Discussion. This is further proof that sometimes finding the intersection of two very different reading tastes doesn't have to be difficult! @definitelyra suggested we read this one, and she knows us well. Curtis loves leadership books, and Chelsey has read some @brenebrown. Listen to our conversation to find out what we thought of the book and how we might apply the concepts for ourselves.

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Announcement: We’re releasing two episodes in April, 4/9 and 4/23 because we’re prepping to move. Then we’ll be on hiatus for the month of May. We’ll still post Patreon content here.

Brene Brown

Man in the Arena Speech

Dare to Lead Resources

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson

Back to School! It might seem like an odd time to talk about school (is it spring break yet?), but with Curtis two classes in and Chelsey nearly finished with her degree, we figured we had better capture our thoughts now. Today we're talking about how grad school has shaped our reading lives. If you're curious about going back to school as an adult, balancing reading with...well, more reading, or what we're studying, this is the episode you've been waiting for.

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The Lost Queen by Signe Pike

Beowulf

VSU Masters in English

MSU Masters in Leadership

Jane Eyre

The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes

Librofm

Harvard Business Must Reads

Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer

Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard

Friends from College on Netflix

Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

The Power of Vulnerability

Winter is Coming. Are you ready for the final season of Game of Thrones? We have podcast and recap recommendations to help you prepare. Plus, Curtis gives his top three fantasy series recommendations to satisfy the GoT shaped hole in your heart once the show ends.

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Acupuncture 101

A Song of Ice and Fire box set

Red Wedding reaction videos

George R.R. Martin Wishes He’d Finished the Books First

George R.R. Martin’s writing style

GoT Catch Up Guide

Gay of Thrones

Vulture GoT

Watch Mojo GoT S8 trailer

Nerdette Recaps GoT with Peter Sagal

The Popcast Bachelorette Recaps

Librofm GoT audiobooks

The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Rising Popularity of Fantasy

BookRiot GoT Recs

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke’

A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan

Heartstone by Elle Katharine White

GoT Whiskey

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

Dare to Lead

Our birthdays are coming up, and we’ve been thinking about which books are at the top of our wishlists. We have a mix of new spring releases, backlist titles, and book-adjacent gift ideas to share. All Chelsey wants for her birthday is to reach 50 reviews on iTunes! Write a review here.

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Wheaten Terriers

The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore

We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Rayne and Delilah’s Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Thrawn (Star Wars) by Timothy Zahn

American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson

The Americans

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

Instant Hotel on Netflix

Ghost Fleet by P.W. Singer

Army Chief of Staff Reading List

The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robertson

Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez

Leaders: Myth and Reality by Stanley McChrystal

Sea Stories by William H. McRaven

Dragon’s Jaw by Stephen Coonts

Penguin Clothbound Classics

The Annotated Sense and Sensibility

Book of the Month

Shelf Subscription

Page One

Game of Thrones Whiskey

Move the Sticks Podcast

It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

On today’s episode, our IRL friends Brit and Richard are back to discuss If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. We saw the movie together and then read the book, which might sound backwards to some readers, but it enriched our conversation. We talk about the book, the movie, and how James Baldwin manages to tackle big social issues in such beautiful small scenes. It’s a long discussion, and an important one. We’re so happy that Brit and Richard took the time to read and discuss this classic work with us!

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Sarah Brightman and the Russian Space Program on NPR

If Beale Street Could Talk Audiobook

Serial Season 3

Regina King Oscar Acceptance Speech

Hallmark Mahogany

If Beale Street Could Talk Soundtrack

Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper

Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

50% off Haymarket Books on the struggle for Black liberation

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

The Care and Feeding of ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray

James Baldwin and Black Feminism

Beale Street Reading List

How James Baldwin’s Writings About Love Evolved

Beale Street Changed My Life

We put our matchmaking hats back on to answer some of the recommendation requests in our inbox. Today we’re recommending titles to listeners looking for books to read as a couple, books for their spouses, or audiobooks for themselves. We’re talking science fiction, diverse fantasy, true crime, military history, and more. You might need to make room on your TBR list!

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Artemis by Andy Weir

Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein

Ghost Fleet by P.W. Singer and August Cole

Army Reading List

Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel

Lucky 666 by Bob Drury and Tom Clavlin

Lost in Shangri La by Mitchell Zuckoff

Legend by Marie Lu

Invictus by Ryan Graudin

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Winter of the World by Ken Follett

The Inheritance Trilogy by N.K. Jemison

Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James

Michael B. Jordan Film Adaptation

Children of Blood and Bone

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre

Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond

The Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan

Orbit Publishing

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce

In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

The Huntress by Kate Quinn

The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie

Frozen Trailer

11/22/63 by Stephen King

11/22/63 Hulu Miniseries

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer

Where Men Win Glory by Jon Krakauer

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle MacNamara

Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer by Michaud and Aynesworth

The Ted Bundy Tapes

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

The Dry by Jane Harper

Force of Nature by Jane Harper

The Lost Man by Jane Harper

You on Netflix

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