Episode 10: Crush Your Reading Goals with a Killer Holds List

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 10, “Crush Your Reading Goals with a Killer Holds List”In this episode the ladies are so excited to bring you another Library-themed episode! This episode is all about one of Erin’s favorite library hacks, making the most of the library holds.In this Episode:Erin and Jillian share how their reading is going - Jillian shares a tidbit that might normalize falling asleep while reading for you & Erin does a diagnostic check-in with Jillian.Our previous library themed episode - Episode 4 - Why We Love LibrariesThey talk about the power of holds.Jillian goes into when holds were a critical part of her life.And, Erin dives into how convenient holds being delivered to your local library branch can be.Have you ever wondered how to strategically place holds on books? Jillian shares strategic tips.If you’ve been wanting to manage your holds using websites and library apps, Erin has the tips for you.Long waitlists can be super frustrating but there is a way to maneuver through them, Jillian has the tips you need.Erin’s a pro at the “Holds Juggling Act” and she’s sharing her tips with you.While using holds is definitely one of Jillian and Erin’s favorite things, there is always some serendipity in browsing the shelves. Jillian shares a story all about the pink covers of books!Up next is the hot takes segment - be sure to listen to hear what the ladies are talking about this time around.Jelly Pops Book Club with Jillian O’KeefeFinally, Erin and Jillian share what’s on their holds lists.Books Mentioned In This Episode:The Year of Witching by Alexis HendersonCassandra in Reverse by Holly SmaleThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesEnlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven PinkerOutlive by Peter Attia MDHello Beautiful by Ann NapolitanoFunny Story by Emily HenryLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusEvery Summer After by Carley FortuneGoodbye Earl: A Revenge NovelThe Whispers by Ashley AudrainAssistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole MaehrerIf you enjoyed this episode we would love it if you recommended us to a friend or loved one!  Be sure to take a screenshot and share on Instagram stories, and tag both Jillian (@jillianfindinghappy) and Erin (@medium.lady), or the podcast @mediumladyreads, so that they can reshare the love! Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed what you heard, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!Tune in on November 13th for the next episode of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast.**Some of the links used in the shownotes are affiliate links. This does not change the cost of the item for you, we just get a small percentage of the cost, that helps us to offset the cost of putting out the podcast.**