Episode 18: Read This, Not That

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 18, “Read This, Not That.”In this episode, Jillian and Erin are having a "Read This, Not That" book conversation. Read This, Not That is all about sharing book substitutions—recommending books for each person’s reading taste. It's about acknowledging that not every book is for everyone and offering alternatives that might resonate more with listeners. There’s a lot to learn when you don’t like a book and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you’ll feel less dismayed when you close the cover on a 2-star read and feel excited to get to the heart of what didn’t work for you so you can make another choice for your next read.If you have a “Read This, Not That” book recommendation, tag Jillian and Erin (@jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady) on Instagram!In This Episode:A staple of every episode, the ladies check in with each other to see how their reading is going.The ladies dive into the meat of the episode discussing what Read This, Not That means to them.Jillian & Erin share their process for rating a book they don’t feel great about.Why is it important to consider substitutions when reading a book you didn’t love? The ladies both answer this question.It’s time to dive into the substitutions that Erin and Jillian are recommending. Each woman shares 2 books they didn’t love, and 2 they’d recommend instead.The ladies share what they learned about their reading tastes in planning for this episode and the books they mentioned.What would Instagram make you buy? Erin and Jillian share what Instagram is influencing them to buy or do.Jillian mentions that she wants a hammock for her birthday, this is the one she wants.Finally, Erin and Jillian share what is on their library holds list.Books Mentioned:Heartstopper Series by Alice OsemanCanadian Boyfriend by Jenny HolidayGood Material by Dolly AldertonBride by Ali HazelwoodTalking at Night by Claire DaverleyNormal People by Sally RooneyHomecoming by Kate MortonThe Secret Book of Flora Lee by Patti Callahan HenryIron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The Best Lies by Sarah LyuTake Me Home Tonight by Morgan MatsonDrive Your Own Darn Bus by Julia KristinaYou Are a Badass by Jen SinceroQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan CainThe Way I Used to Be by Amber SmithLooking for Alaska by John GreenThe Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Legendborn by Tracy DeonnThe Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland