Today we’re chatting with Dorion and Harmony, the founders of Literacy Lounge, a monthly subscription box that highlights Black literature and offers a simple approach to enhancing your reading experience and living a healthy and conscious lifestyle. We loved getting to know Dorion and Harmony, a newly engaged couple, and talking about books and reading (of course). Dorion and Harmony also took us behind the scenes of entrepreneurship, opened up about their dreams for Literacy Lounge, and explained the importance of Black literature plus self care. We think you’ll enjoy listening in on our conversation and hope you’ll check out Literacy Lounge at https://www.theliteracylounge.com/.

Show Notes

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Startupland by Mikkel Svane

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Broke Millennial by Erin Lowry

The Autoimmune Solution by Amy Myers M.D.

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Bookworm Pet Peeves

The Wait by DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

About Literacy Lounge

Black Privilege by Charlamagne Tha God

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Stitch Crew

Well Read Black Girl

Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

Literacy Lounge on Instagram

Today we’re discussing You Learn By Living by Eleanor Roosevelt. We both enjoyed this buddy read for Nonfiction November. Because Roosevelt offers advice and anecdotes, this whole conversation is spoiler-free. In fact, it’s an easy one to listen in on even if you haven’t read the book because our discussion is both thematic and personal. We also answer a listener question about juggling multiple reads and share a little bit about how to participate in Dressember next month. Find our bonus content, monthly newsletters and reading wrap-up episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/hereadsheread.

Show Notes:

The Roosevelts Documentary

Reading to Learn, Ep. 5

“Rachel Hollis has wooed millions of women with her book…”

The Dark Side of Girl Wash Your Face

Dressember w/@definitelyRA

Mindhunter

The Next Right Thing Podcast

Curtis and Chelsey are talking about their favorite (and not-so-favorite) book to TV adaptations! In this episode they cover how their view of adaptations has changed, what they love about Game of Thrones and Outlander (and many more shows), and which shows they wish would make it to the small screen. You might find yourself adding to both your to-be-read and to-watch lists after listening to this episode. Submit your feedback or listener questions to [email protected] and consider supporting the show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/hereadsheread

Show Notes:

Holes

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

Game of Thrones

Kingkiller Chronicles

Outlander

Sherlock

Emma

Big Little Lies

The Handmaid’s Tale

Justified

Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard

The Magicians

Westworld

Hannibal

The Unit

Inside Delta Force by Eric Haney

Still Star Crossed

Strike

Lin Manuel Miranda Kingkiller Chronicles

Syfy George R.R. Martin Show

Bridgertons on Netflix

Band of Brothers

The Pacific

Maisie Dobbs

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga

The Great British Baking Show

The Outsider by Stephen King

You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt

This week we’re talking audiobooks! In anticipation of holiday road trips, we’re answering questions about listening to audiobooks in the car together, discussing our audiobook habits, and, of course, recommending some books. We’re curious to know your audiobook recommendations. Have you shared a fabulous audiobook listening experience with a loved one? Tell us all about it @hereadsheread on Instagram or email [email protected]. We’re also working towards some more recording equipment and giveaway funds on Patreon! Join our community at www.patreon.com/hereadsheread.

Show Notes:

Lady Hardcastle by T.E. Kinsey

Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernov

Edward Herrman Narrated Audiobooks

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

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Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

Levar Burton Podcast

As You Wish by Cary Elwes

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

The Martian by Andy Weir

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

How Did This Get Made Podcast

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

This Will Only Hurt A Little by Busy Phillips

Thrilling Adventure Hour Podcast

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally

My Lady Jane

My Plain Jane

Red Dead Redemption II

Dear White People on Netflix

It’s November! We’re ready to say goodbye to the leaves on the trees and say hello to all of the nonfiction books we’ve been meaning to read. In this episode, we answer a listener question about how to select audiobooks for road trips, chat about what we like in our nonfiction, and walk you through our TBR lists for this month.

Show Notes:

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman

This Will Only Hurt A Little by Busy Phillips

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When Pride Still Mattered by David Maraniss

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

Educated by Tara Westover

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt

Grant by Ron Chernow

Relentless Strike by Sean Naylor

Tell Me How It Ends by Valeria Luiselli

The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin

What Unites Us by Dan Rather

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin

What Truth Sounds Like by Michael Eric Dyson

Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose

How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt

The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

Bad Blood by John Carreyou

The Outsider by Stephen King

On Writing by Stephen King

Eloquent Rage by Brittany Cooper

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris

Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund Morris

The Passing of the Armies by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

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It’s our first buddy read episode! We’re excited to discuss A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. We chat about our fantasy reading preferences, what we enjoyed in this fast-paced novel, and where we disagree. We keep the discussion spoiler free for about 30 minutes before letting loose, so if you haven’t read A Darker Shade of Magic, you can still listen in. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to pick up the book and return to the rest of the discussion later! Check out our Patreon page for more buddy read content: www.patreon.com/hereadsheread

Show Notes:

The Hero’s Journey

“For Luck”

A Darker Shade of Magic Dream Cast

Books Mentioned:

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights

Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

In this week’s episode, Curtis and Chelsey vent their bookworm pet peeves and discuss the perils of being obsessed with books. Which bookish pet peeve do you think is the most cringe-worthy? Dog-eared pages, deckled edges, and broken spines might top the list. The couple that reads together also share several listener pet peeves, what they’re reading lately, and recommendations of the week! Next week is the buddy read discussion of A Darker Shade of Magic, so you still have time to read along! Don’t forget to write a quick review on iTunes and share @hereadsheread on Instagram if you’re loving the podcast.

Show Notes:

Audible Trial Free Book

A Star Is Born Soundtrack

Books Mentioned:

A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Simple Genius by David Baldacci

The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy

Red Platoon by Clinton Romesha

Song of Susannah by Stephen King

The Outsider by Stephen King

Lethal White by Robert Galbraith

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Curtis and Chelsey share how they balance reading for fun and reading to learn. They also talk about how to prioritize reading within busy schedules, why readers should be well-rounded, and of course, which books to read next. They also wade into vulnerable territory and discuss how their privilege affects what they read.

Show Notes

Supply vs. Demand Readers

How to Read More

The Stacks Podcast

Books Mentioned

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

The Outsider by Stephen King

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah Maclean

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare

My Share of the Task by General Stanley McChrsytal

Red Platoon by Clinton Ramesha

Washington by Ron Chernov

Grant by Ron Chernov

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Uluo

Dear Martin by Nic Stone

Sparrow by Sarah Moon

We Are Okay by Nina Lacour

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

In this episode, Curtis and Chelsey recommend mystery novels they've both loved, discuss their favorite mystery tropes, and plan their own debut novel! They also bring up October to-be-read lists, seasonal reading, and details for their first giveaway on Instagram at @hereadsheread. 

Show Notes

Book Riot Diverse Mysteries List 1

Book Riot Diverse Mysteries List 2

Hocus Pocus

Scream

True Crime Documentaries on Netflix

Books Mentioned

So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Uluo

The Wolves of Calla by Stephen King

Stalking the Angel by Robert Crais

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

A Brush With Death by Ali Carter

Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Cormoran Strike Series by Robert Galbraith

Lady Hardcastle Series T.E. Kinsey

The Banker’s Wife by Cristina Alger

The Dry by Jane Harper

Force of Nature by Jane Harper

In the Woods by Tana French

The Witch Elm by Tana French

Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine

The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson

Term Limits by Vince Flynn

The Scot Harvath Series by Brad Thor

The Will Robie Series by David Baldacci

Hour Game by David Baldacci

The Watchman by Robert Crais

The Bill Hodges Trilogy by Stephen King

Alex Cross #1 by James Patterson

Without Remorse by Tom Clancy

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Veronica Speedwell Series by Deanna Raybourn

Lady Sherlock Series by Sherry Thomas

Maisie Dobbs Series by Jacqueline Winspear

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz

The Cutting Season by Attica Locke

Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke

The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Khan

Still Life by Louise Penny

Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie

Curtis and Chelsey suggest five different bookstore dates for couples, friends, or fresh new romances. They also discuss book buying habits, tips for bookstore visits, and reminisce about some of their favorite bookstore dates of all time. Of course, you can expect plenty of book recommendations and mentions, too. Send in your listener questions and episode ideas via social media or email! 

Show Notes

Anne Bogel Bookseller Recs

The Bookshelf (Thomasville, GA)

Annie B. Jones

Parnassus Books (Nashville, TN)

E. Shaver Bookseller (Savannah, GA)

Downtown Books Bought and Sold (Milwaukee, WI)

Book Warehouse (Savannah, GA)

Harney & Sons Pumpkin Spice Tea

Books Mentioned:

Forged in Crisis by Nancy Koehn

The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore

The Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

The Ensemble by Aja Gabel

You Think It I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Educated by Tara Westover

Florida by Lauren Groff

Elvis Cole Detective Series by Robert Crais

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab