EPISODE · Jan 9, 2025 · 51 MIN
Plotting 2025: Our Reading Goals & Must-Read Books
from Two Chicks and a Plot Twist · host McCayleigh Daniels, Haley Rogers
McCayleigh and Haley share their excitement about McCayleigh's recent engagement and discuss their reading goals for the year. They dive into their favorite recent reads, explore new genres they want to tackle, and recommend books to each other. The conversation also touches on their podcast goals, community engagement, and the importance of connecting with their audience. They express their enthusiasm for upcoming book releases and the potential for future episodes focused on specific series. Announcing January’s virtual book club read: THE COURTING OF BRISTOL KEATS by Mary E. Pearson. Read along with us to prepare for our virtual book club discussion when it airs next month! 📖 Join the Conversation: Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun and virtual book club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/ 💬 Let’s Connect: Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=18d5bad4-efb0-4091-81b8-eee1beafdb1f 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned: Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below! https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6 Takeaways: McCayleigh got engaged during a trip to Mexico. Haley is working on her first book and is excited about it. Both hosts are setting reading goals for the year. They want to explore new genres, including historical fiction and horror. Haley's favorite recent read is a Draco and Hermione fanfiction. They plan to read and discuss Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Community engagement is important to them, with goals for social media growth. They are excited about upcoming book releases and their book club. Both hosts want to read more Agatha Christie and Kristin Hannah. They believe in manifesting their goals for the podcast and personal growth. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:43 Engagement Announcement and Celebration 03:34 Reading Goals and Recent Reads 06:57 Book Recommendations and Fanfiction Discussion 09:52 Book Quizzes and Favorite Characters 12:34 Living in a Book World and Seasonal Preferences 15:26 Setting Personal Reading Goals 18:22 Engaging with the Audience 20:01 Exploring New Genres 22:58 Diving into Classics and Historical Fiction 26:28 Anticipating New Authors and Series 29:07 Discussing Specific Books and Series 33:13 Audiobook Adventures 34:10 Anticipating New Releases 41:12 Rereading Favorites 45:48 Goals for the Year 48:46 Book Club Announcement 51:45 Podcast Episode Outro Keywords: engagement, reading goals, book recommendations, new genres, podcast growth, community engagement, book club, Sarah J. Maas, fantasy, romance
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McCayleigh and Haley share their excitement about McCayleigh's recent engagement and discuss their reading goals for the year. They dive into their favorite recent reads, explore new genres they want to tackle, and recommend books to each other. The conversation also touches on their podcast goals, community engagement, and the importance of connecting with their audience. They express their enthusiasm for upcoming book releases and the potential for future episodes focused on specific series. Announcing January’s virtual book club read: THE COURTING OF BRISTOL KEATS by Mary E. Pearson. Read along with us to prepare for our virtual book club discussion when it airs next month! 📖 Join the Conversation: Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun and virtual book club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/ 💬 Let’s Connect: Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=18d5bad4-efb0-4091-81b8-eee1beafdb1f 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned: Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below! https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6 Takeaways: McCayleigh got engaged during a trip to Mexico. Haley is working on her first book and is excited about it. Both hosts are setting reading goals for the year. They want to explore new genres, including historical fiction and horror. Haley's favorite recent read is a Draco and Hermione fanfiction. They plan to read and discuss Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Community engagement is important to them, with goals for social media growth. They are excited about upcoming book releases and their book club. Both hosts want to read more Agatha Christie and Kristin Hannah. They believe in manifesting their goals for the podcast and personal growth. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:43 Engagement Announcement and Celebration 03:34 Reading Goals and Recent Reads 06:57 Book Recommendations and Fanfiction Discussion 09:52 Book Quizzes and Favorite Characters 12:34 Living in a Book World and Seasonal Preferences 15:26 Setting Personal Reading Goals 18:22 Engaging with the Audience 20:01 Exploring New Genres 22:58 Diving into Classics and Historical Fiction 26:28 Anticipating New Authors and Series 29:07 Discussing Specific Books and Series 33:13 Audiobook Adventures 34:10 Anticipating New Releases 41:12 Rereading Favorites 45:48 Goals for the Year 48:46 Book Club Announcement 51:45 Podcast Episode Outro Keywords: engagement, reading goals, book recommendations, new genres, podcast growth, community engagement, book club, Sarah J. Maas, fantasy, romance
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