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Everybody wish Victoria a very happy birthday month! To celebrate her birthday V recommended Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. This book has romance and rage and all sorts of Vampire lore if that's your thing we think you'll love it!Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening 

In this episode B+V sit down to discuss Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett with returning friend Zach Moning! This beautifully written book shares the perspectives of different family members as they navigate the challenges of their own or their loved ones mental heath issues. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide as well as severe depression and anxiety. Artswave is currently running their community campaign! They do amazing work supporting the arts in Cincinnati, learn more here, https://artswave.org/Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode Lauren returns for the third February in a row to discuss yet another absolutely charming romance read! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.comThanks for listening!

In this episode we chat with Josh about The Lilac People, an incredible story of survival and love through one of the darkest periods of our human history. This book is beautiful, heavy, and an incredible example of the power historical fiction has to help us understand real history. Please give this book a read and if you happen to like listening to books we highly recommend listening to the incredible Max Meyers narrate this one. For episode announcements follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode B+V chat about Arch-Conspirator by: Veronica Roth. Arch-Conspirator is a dystopian retelling of Antigone by: Sophocles. Spoilers! We loved it!Follow us on instagram for episode announcements and maybe someday other content @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode we chat about Making History by K.J. Parker. This book is a quick read about how history gets built (quite literally in this case) and how the truth comes to be the truth. Thanks for listening!Let us know what you think of the book if you read it (you should read it) on instagram @heyreadthispod Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com  

In this episode B+V chat with Augur about The Incandescent by Emily Tesh! This story has it all demons, magic, romance, revenge, and most of all an abundant and adamant admiration for teachers! Visit Hierophany and Hedge in Covington KY www.hierophanyandhedge.com and on Instagram @hierophanyandhedgefollow us on Instagram for updates and episode announcements @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode B+V welcome back good friend, Jordan Trovillion to talk about The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book is not for the feint of heart but is well worth the read, an interesting look at the nature or power and violence contained in a deeply compelling story. Content warning! This book contains depictions of sexual assault, general violence, and sex. This discussion does touch on those topics throughout so listen with care.Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodFor more from Jordan follow her @Jordan.Trovillion and visit @hierophanyandhedge Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good!Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkeshFollow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooksFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses! Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late.Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformanceFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.comThanks for listening!

Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you think? @heyreadthispod We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Find more info at https://cincyfringe.com/Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth.  Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/Follow us on Instagram for show updates @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.comThanks for listening! 

In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it!Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to https://www.jamesallencomposer.com/ 

In this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day. Follow Alexx on instagram @paywhatyoucantarot If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatreFollow us @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.Thanks for listening! 

In this episode B+V each pick a short story to read and discuss. Victoria's pick was Galatea by: Madeline Miller and Becca's was Storm Song by: Rebecca Coffindaffer from the anthology Mermaids never drown, Tales to dive for. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.

In this episode B+V delve into one of Becca's childhood favorites, Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. This book is a booklovers book through and through and it is as full of twists and turns as the episode is full of spoilers so plan your listening accordingly! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James AllenThanks for listening! 

In this episode B+V discuss The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with the very cool and talented Rachel Kazee! This book delves into the dark depths of classic fairy tales and finds even darker depths beneath while also being a touching tale of a young boy navigating grief in a war torn world. Thank you Rachel!Content warning: This book and by extension this episode includes conversations about violence against children. Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, thank you James!

In this episode B+V trade short stories or rather short writings with each other and then, as per usual, discuss! First up is a short story called Where They Hide is a Mystery by Simon Van Booy and second is a selection from The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen.

B+V celebrate Christmas in July by discussing the most well known Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's both funnier and spookier than anticipated! Listen in and cool off with a little unseasonable Christmas cheer. Early in the episode we mention the book Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig and while this episode isn't focused on that book we highly recommend it and love Rebekah's work! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

In this episode B+V talk with their new friend Zach about Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell and get extremely hyped to dive into some of Mr. Mitchell's other works in the future.   If you'd like to support the arts in Cincinnati and the wonderful work that Zach does with Artswave for our artistic community consider donating at artswave.org/giveOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod for updates 

In this episode B+V discuss polarizing play, Our Town, by: Thornton Wilder in celebration of Victoria's birthday month! Content warning for language and brief mention of suicide related to the content of the play. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.comFollow us on instagram for updates, announcements, and extras@Heyreadthispod

In this Episode B+V chat with Patrick Earl Phillips, actor, dad, and of course Resident Evil fan about the creation of the Resident Evil franchise and development, each of their relationships to the game and games generally and about why in the world this book is called "Itchy Tasty"! Thanks for listening, for updates and such follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com 

B+V are joined by their very cool friend, Emily to discuss The Song of Achilles by: Madeline Miller.  This beautiful story feels like wandering through the Greece of myth and legend and you should totally read it. Tangents in this episode include casting critiques of the movie Troy and a debate about the sexiest fruit (but we mostly stay on topic) Content note:This episode contains mentions of sexual assaultOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Find us on Instagram: @heyreadthispod

In this episode B and V talk with their very cool friend (who also happens to be B's husband), Scott about,17776 or What football will look like in the future, By: Jon Bois. This story is heartfelt and existentially intense often at the same time and we cannot recommend it enough. We will be screaming HEY! read this! about it for a very long time. We've linked it below for your convenience, please give it a read!17776, What football will look like in the future By: Jon Boishttps://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-footballOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.comHey! follow us on instagram@heyreadthispod

Another Becca joins B and V to talk about Sci fi classic, Parable of the Sower by: Octavia E. Butler! This story takes us on a journey through a collapsing America in the form of journal entries from a teenage girl in southern California.  Her keen observational skills and desire to survive help keep her a step ahead of the ever changing landscape of a nation in decline. Content warning: this book includes depictions of violence and mentions of sexual assault.Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen. To find more of their work go to www.jamesallencomposer.com

Our good friend Jordan Trovillion said Hey! read Station Eleven by: Emily St. John Mandel, so we did. This book (and discussion) had us laughing, crying, sighing and waxing poetic about the beauty of everyday life and the mundanity of life in extraordinary times. Join us and definitely pick up a copy of Station Eleven!Warning!This episode contains discussion of global pandemics (real and imaginary) as well as mentions of Sexual assault and Violence.For more from Jordan check out the following on [email protected] and @hierophanyandhedge For updates on the show follow us on instagram@heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this Episode Loren takes B and V on a "Savage Journey to the heart of the American Dream" as we discuss Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson.  Content warningLanguagediscussions of drug usediscussion of sexual violenceThank you so much to Loren for joining us! Follow Loren on the socials  @indomitableluluFollow our show on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen, to find more of their work visit Jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode B and V try to beat the summer heat by celebrating Christmas in July! B asked V to read some selections from The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories Volume Three in honor of the occasion. Conversation includes cozyness, creepyness, and curiosity about why ghosts aren't haunting rich people like they used to?Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispodOur theme music was composed by James Allen to find more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com 

In this episode Becca and Victoria catch up with actor, writer, voice over artist, and all around wonderful human Lauren B. Leigh to chat about The Dead Romantics, a novel by: Ashley Poston. This episode deals with love, loss, ghosts, sexy forearms, and a whole lot more!Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Follow Lauren on Instagram: @Lauren.B.LeighFollow our show on Instagram: @heyreadthispod

This month Becca and Victoria discuss The Shining by: Stephen King with friend, Rachel Burson. This book and consequently the discussion about it contains quite a few dark and distressing topics, as any good horror story does, but for your own comfort please note the content warnings below.violencespousal abusechild abuseracismsexismlanguage Our theme music was composed by James Allen. To find more of their work visit Jamesallencomposer.comFollow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

In this episode Becca and Victoria discuss The Presence of Absence a Novel by: Simon Van Booy and wish Victoria a very happy Birthday month! Tangents abound and spoilers ensue but don't let that stop you from listening or more importantly picking up a copy of this book for yourself! As always, thanks to James Allen for their work on our theme music. Check out more of their work at Jamesallencomposer.comFind us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

In this episode we discuss four short stories from Kurt Vonnegut's collection, Welcome to the Monkey House. Just to keep it confusing the titular story is not one we discuss. We get into the weeds of Harrison Bergeron, Who and I This Time, Ready to Unwear, and EPICAC. If you are worried about spoilers for sixty year old short stories, probably don't listen, if you are curious and maybe not familiar with Vonnegut (as two of the three of us were) we certainly have some thoughts! Rae is a wonderful visual artist and you should totally check out their stuff on instagram @rae.mack.artOur theme music is by James Allen. Find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.com

Becca and Victoria sit down with Lisa DeRoberts to discuss Laziness Does Not Exist by: Devon Price, Ph.D. Join us as we learn about the Laziness Lie and discuss the usefulness of self help literature in our own lives. As always a big thanks to James Allen for our theme music, find more of their work at Jamesallencomposer.com

Hey there! Becca and Victoria here, chatting a bit about what this podcast even is and how the idea came about. Thanks for dropping by, hope you stick around!-B + VOur theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode Samantha Russell joins Becca and Victoria to discuss Finding Me: A Memoir, By: Viola Davis. The conversation flows from deep tragedy to joyful laughter and touches on the life lived in between, as you will find this book does as well.  As always join us for the journey and pick up a copy of this wonderful read if you haven't already!Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.comContent warning: Mentions of abuse, sexual assault, and racism are included in this book and occasionally in this episode. Please take care of yourself skip if you need to.

Becca and Victoria enthusiastically chat about a book pulled from the recesses of Becca's childhood, The Van Gogh Cafe by: Cynthia Rylant.  This book is brimming with magic and poetry and just a little absurdism. Tangents abound as our hosts were sipping on salad wine before recording and proceeded to get progressively more sentimental. Enjoy and consider picking up a book from your past if you need to feel something. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode Becca and Victoria enthusiastically discuss, Night Came with Many Stars, a novel By: Simon Van Booy. Victoria selected this book for us to get into and get into it we did! This novel took us on a heartfelt journey through life in Appalachian Kentucky over the course of several generations. Listen along as we delve into it and occasionally tangent into completely unrelated territory.Our theme music was composed by James Allen, you can find more of their work at jamesallencomposer.comContent warning: This conversation and the content it is based on includes mentions of sexual assault, rape, racism, and ableism.  Please take care of yourself and skip this one if you need to.