Cover to Cover: What We Read (and Felt) in 2023 | Bonus Episode

2023 went by in a blur of babies, new jobs and books - a combined 77 books, in fact. In this bonus episode we reflect on our reading journeys in 2023 and look ahead at what 2024 has in store. Join us to hear about our favourite books, favourite podcast moments and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Life Updates03:45 - 2023 Podcast Stats09:15 - 2023 Reading Goals12:55 - Favourite Podcast Book15:10 - Top 3 Non-Podcast Books26:35 - Least Favourite Podcast Book30:00 - The Most Disappointing Podcast Books33:45 - The Biggest Surprise38:35 - Least Favourite Non-Podcast Books43:50 - Favourite Characters45:05 - Least Favourite Book Scenes47:15 - Favourite Podcast Moments49:20 - Favourite Podcast Season50:55 - Reading Goals for 202453:05 - Most Anticipated New Releases in 202455:50 - Coming Up on Reading Materials in 202401:02:55 - OutroBooks Mentioned:Emma by Jane AustenA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasGo Tell The Bees That I Am Gone by Diana GabaldonHappy Place by Emily HenryThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidPucking Around by Emily RathThe Island of Missing Trees by Elif ShafakThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy LefteriFriends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew PerryLove, Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Aurora Cycle by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffThe Expanse Series by James S. A. CoreyEmpire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffDetransition Baby by Torrey PetersThe Brilliant Death by A. R. CapettaIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoNinth House / Hell Bent by Leigh BardugoThe Familiar by Leigh BardugoSorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. SchwabThe Right Wrong Number by Katie WarrenThe Scottish Prisoner by Diana GabaldonThe Highest Bidder by Sara CateThe Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and the Glory of Growing Up by Evanna LynchA Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz MeadowsThe Armour of Light by Ken FollettDivine Rivals by Rebecca RossHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. MaasTogether We Burn by Isabel IbanezTripping Arcadia by Kit MayquistLinks:Reading Materials on GoodreadsLucia on GoodreadsCorrie on GoodreadsReading Materials on Instagram