Should We Challenge Ourselves as Readers? A Debate on “Shoulds,” Genres, and Bookish Growth

Episode Title: Should We Challenge Ourselves as Readers? A Debate on “Shoulds,” Genres, and Bookish Growth Can I Bring My Book — the podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, tangentially discuss books... and so much more. This week, Amanda and Kat dive into the tension between comfort reading and personal growth, all sparked by a spicy internet comment about what books readers should be reading. Is it enough to read only what you want to read? Or does challenging yourself to step outside your favorite genre actually lead to a more fulfilling reading life? The duo talks about Fable’s April reading challenge, representation in authorship, and why stepping outside your go-to shelf might be the best thing for your book-loving soul. They also touch on how the Can I Bring My Book club selections and monthly Bestie Book Swaps have pushed their own boundaries — sometimes with joy, sometimes with grumbles. And don’t miss this week’s Trope Talk featuring: Beauty and the Beast style romances (complete with demons and purple hair) Billionaire boyfriends with suspicious shirt budgets Books & mentions from this episode: Maus by Art Spiegelman: https://amzn.to/3vWgeZT That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://amzn.to/3PYaMxM Twisted Love by Ana Huang: https://amzn.to/4aMLI88 Fable app: https://fable.co/   📣 Want to join our book club? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop. You can singup here Can I Bring My Book Social Links: Instagram: @canibringmybook_club TikTok: @canibringmybook_club Facebook: www.facebook.com/canibringmybook