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Hi, Should-Heads! Our hiatus is over and we want to let you know what's ahead for us and the podcast. We discuss our upcoming episodes and our semi-embarrassing amount of recent acquisitions.

If you've got book recommendations, topic ideas or want to come on the podcast, email or contact us on social media!

Let the fun begin!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Harper Collins Layoffs

Ron DeSantis Memoir

Emily Movie

Jen DeLuca Book Deal

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Okay, Should-Heads, the news of our hiatus was maybe a little over-exaggerated. (In our defense, the book world got a little busy and we had to discuss it.) It looks like 2023 is going to be quite the dramatic year!

Links mentioned:

Romeo & Juliet lawsuit

Harper Collins strike update

Susan Meachin 

Bookly

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Can you believe it's 2023, Should-Heads? New year, new books, same unwieldy TBRs. Our friends Kathy and Bekki are here to discuss our most anticipated 2023 reads of the new year! (We've also each got some reading goals.)

What books are you most excited for? Let us know!

(NOTE: We're also taking a few weeks off, but plan to be back in February to discuss how these goals are going.)

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Once again we are stopping by the Movies and a Meal podcast to discuss holiday adaptations. This year we are reviewing three film adaptations of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It's become one of our favorite holiday traditions and we hope you enjoy! 

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It’s almost 2023 and that means it’s time to reflect on the best books we read this year. As an added bonus, we’re joined by our friends Kathy and Bekki. Between the five of us, we’ll help you with last minute book gifts or how to spend any gift cards you’ll get. 

You’re welcome, Should-Heads.

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Should-Heads, we had the best time discussing the Well Met series with its author, Jen DeLuca! Her next book, Well Traveled, is out on December 6 and you don’t want to miss this one!

We also discuss Ren Faire, her writing process and, of course, got some great recommendations. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, delightful romance, absolutely check these books out.

CONNECT WITH JEN DELUCA:

Website: https://www.jendeluca.com/ 

Twitter: @jaydee_ell 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jendelucabooks 

Instagram: @jendelucawrites

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Should-Heads, we've got a real treat for you today. We're joined by Helena Greer to discuss her debut novel, Season of Love! It's a rom-com with serious undertones about processing trauma but is also the sweetest, loveliest story. It'll definitely put you in the holiday spirit and is a perfect way to (as the tagline says) "make the Yuletide gay."

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Should-Heads, we're back with more sign-specific book recs! This time, we're discussing our moon signs and our friend Kendell is back to help us choose the best books for our moon signs (Scorpio, Sagitarius and Capricorn). We're now half done with the Zodiac, but we'll get to everyone. 

Links Mentioned:

DOJ Shuts Down Proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster Merger

Harper Collins Union Members on Strike

Kelly/Scorpio:

Election (Tom Perrotta), When Women Were Dragons (Kelly Barnhill) and Mistakes Were Made (Meryl Wilsner)

Julia/Sagittarius:

Honey & Spice (Bolu Babalola), Killers of a Certain Age (Deanna Raybourn) and Finlay Donovan is Killing It (Elle Cosimano)

Rachael/Capricorn: 

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Gabrielle Zevin), A Man Called Ove (Fredrik Backman) and Their Eyes Are Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston)

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Tis the damn season, Should-Heads! We're here with recommendations of holiday reads and an inaugural segment of what you should watch/listen to! We've got picks (and a few we're excited for) to get you in the holiday spirit.

Holiday Recommendations:

Julia: Landline and If the Fates Allow (Rainbow Rowell), Wrapped Up in You (Talia Hibbert) and Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (the column)

Kelly:  A Merry Little Meet Cute (Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), Season of Love (Helena Greer), Kiss Her Once For Me (Alison Cochrun)

Rachael: Christmas Shopaholic (Sophie Kinsella), The Matzah Ball (Jean Meltzer) and The Holiday Swap (Maggie Knox)

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Hi, Should-Heads! We're excited to chat with Carolyn Prusa, the debut author of None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive! (Out November 22). It's a lighthearted novel about serious topics. Sidebar topics include elections, Stacey Abrams, Baltimore and, of course, Prince.

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