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Rather be Reading
by Seph and Lis
Would you rather be reading? Home with a hot mug of tea, wrapped in warm & fluffy blankets, stretchy pants on, listening to the pouring rain, snuggling with your fur babies, totally captivated by the book in your lap? Us too!! Here, we talk about our most recent reads, bookish updates.. all things bookish really, & how much we would rather be readingAlso, please check us out on Instagram @ratherbereadingpodcast
Episodes
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RbR Episode 42 - I Think They’re Naked
Join us this week as Persephone tells us all about The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightly, followed by Alissa telling us all about My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones!
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RbR Minisode 32 - Lis’s Fave Book to Screen Adaptations
Listen in to hear Alissa’s fave book to screen adaptations! Have you seen any of these movies? Read any of these books?? Let us know!
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RbR Minisode 31- Seph's Fave Book To Screen Adaptations
Welcome to another mini where Seph shares her favorite (and least favorite) book to screen adaptations!
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RbR Episode 41: The Quest for my Respect
Tune is as Lis talks about a book she read straight from her summer TBR & Seph talks about the amazing new Rachel Gillig book!!!
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RbR Minisode 30 - Lis’s Summer TBR
Join us this week to hear about what Alissa wants to read (but probably won’t read) this summer!!! Any books on your TBR for this season?
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RbR Minisode 29- Seph's Summer TBR
Welcome to a belated summer tbr from Seph! The tbr is split into two categories: Summer vibes & priority reads for this summer. Come take a listen and maybe find a book to add to YOUR tbr this summer! Also in this mini, we celebrate reaching 10 followers on Spotify! Cheers to all ten of you!
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RbR Episode 40 - PYOP
Join us for our FORTIETH EPISODE!!!! 40 episodes!! Time flies & we’ve loved this journey. Thank you for sharing your time with us to hear about our most recent reads & all things bookish. In this episode, Lis tells us all about her experience reading Twisted by Emily McIntire & Seph tells us all...
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RbR Minisode 28 - Books Seph Hates
Welcome to another minisode! In this mini, Seph digs into some books that straight up piss her off 🙈 Come take a listen to some passionate rage and maybe some unpopular opinions?
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RbR Episode 39 - Hole Phobia
Join the Rather be Reading duo as Seph chats about The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett & Alissa chats about The Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller. Also, would you rather show up entirely overdressed or entirely underdressed for any given occasion? Join us while we explore…
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RbR Minisode 27 - Books Alissa HATES
Wanna hear one of the Rather be Reading hosts hop on a soapbox & complain about all the books she hates? This week, Alissa talks about all the books she hates & why. Do you share her disdain?
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RbR Episode 38 - Wig Out if You Wanna Wig Out!
Join the Rather be Reading duo this week as Alissa talks about The Thick & the Lean by Chana Porter, followed by Seph’s discussion of The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan. You won’t want to miss it ♥️
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RbR Minisode 26- Books That Made Us Cry
In this mini, Seph & Lis join forces to talk about April showers… aka books that have made us cry 😭 Whether a tearjerker is your jam or you’re looking for books to avoid- give it a listen!
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RbR Episode 37- Spottiness Symptom
After an (unintentional) Spring break, Rather be Reading is back! This week, Seph tells us about her dip into a classic with Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, and Lis fills us in on her read, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo!
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RbR Episode 36- IDK Why I’m Full of Lies
Welcome to a new RbR episode! For March, Lis & Seph decided to dive deep into their tbrs and find a book that has lived there for wayyyy too long. And we are so glad we did! Lis read We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson and Seph read The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. We hope you enjoy!
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RbR Minisode 25- Seph’s List of Wacky Tropes
For March’s minisode eps, we decided to share the wacky tropes we have heard of or read about. In this mini, Seph lists some of her faves (or… not faves). We hope you enjoy!
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RbR Minisode 24 - Romance Tropes Lis HATES
Welcome to the last Minisode of Love Month!! In this little ep of Rather be Reading, Alissa passionately describes her hatred towards certain romance tropes! Do you share in her hatred?
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RbR Episode 35 - Twilight but Less Cringe
Join the Rather be Reading duo for their second romance episode in honor of Valentines Day! Yay love month! Seph kicks us off by chatting about Sorcery & Small Magics by Maiga Doocy (which sounds like such a fun read btw). Alissa then chats about Wolfsong by TJ Klune! Have you read either of these?
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RbR Minisode 23- Romance Tropes Seph Hates
Welcome to our first minisode of the new year! It’s February, which means love, but we were feeling like being haters this month, so come listen to Seph’s least favorite tropes in romance!
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RbR Episode 34 - Reading Between all the Lines
HAPPY LOVE MONTH, Book lovers ♥️♥️♥️ for this month, the Rather be Reading duo has decided to read.. you guessed it.. ROMANCE NOVELS!! After a month long break, Seph & Alissa are back! We start with updates, then Alissa discusses her experience reading Raider of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura,...
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RbR Minisode 22 - Alissa’s Recs with Mental Health Rep
Join us for this minisode of RBR in honor of National Mental Health Awareness month. Alissa lists her fave books with mental health representation. If you are struggling, please seek help. You are not alone. Sending all our love this holiday season ♥️
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RbR Episode 33 - Unstick the Ick
Welcome to our Winter Wonderland Episodes! This December, we are reading winter or holiday themed books. Lis did us the honor of reading Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon and we had a lot of fun diving into all the elements of this book 😈 Then, Seph read a festive murder mystery, Everyone This...
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RbR Minisode 21- Seph’s Recs for Mental Health Rep
For December’s minis, we at RbR want to talk about mental health awareness through our favorite representations of mental health in books! This week, Seph shares some of her favorites (all fantasy, of course).
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RbR Episode 32- Wet Paper Bag
Dark Academia pt 2. In episode 32, we tackle the second half of November’s Dark Academia theme, and murder is abound in both our reads this week! First, Seph details her experience reading A Dark And Drowning Tide by Allison Saft. Next, hear Alissa chat about Jolly Foul Play by Robin Stevens.
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RbR Episode 31 - No one is Super
Welcome to Dark Academia month for Seph & Lis!! Join us as we talk about two very different dark academia books, each bringing a special flare to the literary space. Alissa describes her experience reading Murder Your Employer: The McMaster’s Guide to Homicide & Persephone discusses her read, The...
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RbR Minisode 20- Seph’s Haven’t Read But Haven’t Forgotten
Welcome to November’s second minisode where Seph tells us about reads that have been recommended to her that, alas, still reside on her tbr BUT… she hasn’t forgotten about them.
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RbR Minisode 19 - Alissa’s Haven’t Read but Haven’t Forgotten
For the Rather be Reading November minisodes, Persephone & Alissa each talk about books that have been recommended to them that they have not read, but have not forgotten! This was such a fun category!! This week, we hear Alissa’s list! Have you read any of these??
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RbR Episode 30 - All About the Gist
In this episode, Seph & Lis wrap up Spooktober with two wild, spooky tales! Listen in, if you dare!
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RbR Minisode 18 - Seph & Lis Mystery Recs
Welcoming in Spooktober, Persephone & Alissa decided to spend their October mini, sharing their favorite mystery book recommendations. Have you read any of their faves?
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RbR Episode 29 - Popcorn Pumpkins!
Welcome to Spooktober, Book Lovers! In this episode, Lis dives into the campy wonders of Hampton Heights by Dan Kois & Seph tells us about the heavy, gorgeously written The Spirit Bares its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White. Have you read either of these??
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RbR Episode 28 - Granny in Training
As Persephone & Alissa wrap up their Great Escape theme for August, tune in for Seph’s review of To Be Taught if Fortunate by Becky Chambers & Lis’s review of That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. Have you read either of these?? Please let us know your thoughts. All the…
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RbR Episode 27 - That Might Not Be My Kink
In this episode of Rather be Reading, Persephone & Alissa dive into their immersive reads, rating their literary escape experiences!
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RbR Minisode 17 - Lis’s Bookish Interview
In this episode, I (Alissa), answer questions that Seph created about my bookish life! This was such a fun interview & the HARDEST part about answering these questions is not being able to ask Seph the same ones! Thanks for listening!
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RbR Minisode 16 - Seph’s Bookish Interview
Hey y’all! Tune in for this mini where we get to learn more about the lovely Persephone through a series of bookish questions! Can you believe that Rather be Reading has been running for over a year?! In this mini, we get to learn about Seph a little deeper & hear more bookish details about her...
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RbR Episode 26 - Is it Sweater Weather?
The nautical theme continues for the Rather be Reading team!! Check out this ep to hear which stories we set sail for this episode!!
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RbR Minisode 15- Seph’s Beach Read Recs
It’s beach season! Here are Seph’s recommendations for the perfect book to read while lounging in the sun on the beach. Enjoy!
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RbR Minisode 14 - Lis’s Beach Read Recs
Join us this week while Lis tells us all about her top Beach Read Recs!! What are your fave beach reads?
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RbR Episode 25 - Swashbuckling Vibes
This month, the Rather be Reading duo decided to set sail & read some nautical books! During this episode, Seph read Dark Water Daughter & Lis read House of Salt & Sorrows. Check it out!!
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RbR Episode 24 - The La Croix of Queer
In this episode, we discuss queer rep novels we just finished!!! Have you read either of them??
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RbR Minisode 13- Seph’s LGBTQIA+ Book Recs
Pride is year round here at RbR, but we love getting to put a little extra emphasis during this special month. In this episode, Seph details her fave queer books and some hopefuls for this upcoming year as well!
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RbR Episode 23 - One Single Carrot
HAPPY PRIDE!!!!! For our main episodes this month, we discuss books with queer rep! In this episode, Alissa tiptoes on eggshells while discussing a highly controversial book, followed by Persephone’s review of a fantastical novel that was an absolutely delightfully wild ride.
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RbR Minisode 12 - Lis’s LGBTQIA+ Book Recs
HAPPY PRIDE!!! At Rather be Reading, we are so excited to dive into discussions about our fave books with LGBTQIA+ rep. As a queer woman myself (Lis here), queer representation in books has helped me to better love on myself & others. Queer rep in stories is a subject that will forever be rooted...
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RbR Episode 22 - Gettin’ Back Into It!
WE’RE BACK!! After many life transitions & chaos, Persephone & Alissa are back at it again, talking about their most recent reads & all things bookish. We missed you!!!
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RbR Minisode 11- Seph’s Fave Literary Couples
Welcome to February’s second minisode where we celebrate the month of love with Seph’s all-time favorite book couples!
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RbR Episode 21 - Bummer Ass Society
WELCOME TO LOVE MONTH, BOOKISH LOVELIES ♥️💕♥️💕♥️ in this episode, Alissa kicks us off with her review of Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver! After that, Seph tells us all about her experience reading Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, which sounds like such an incredible love story ♥️♥️♥️ check…
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RbR Minisode 10 - Lis’s Fave Literary Couples
In honor of love month, we at Rather be Reading decided to dedicate our minisodes to discussing our favorite literary couples. This week, we’ll hear all about Alissa’s fave literary loves ♥️♥️♥️
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RbR Episode 20 - Breadcrumbs Galore
In this episode, Persephone tells us all about the book she read: The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller. This book sounds absolutely phenomenal & Seph brings so much incredible insight to this story & all its glorious complexities. Also in this episode, Alissa shared her review of The Raven Boys by...
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RbR Minisode 9- Seph’s 2024 Hopefuls
Here’s all the books on Seph’s physical TBR that she hopes to get to in 2024 (plus a couple honorable mentions).
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RbR Episode 19 - Bone it Out
Hello book lovers! In this episode, Alissa talks about Wretched by Emily McIntire & Persephone talks about The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas! Join us for another bookish episode ♥️
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RbR Minisode 8- Lis’s 2024 Hopefuls
Welcome to our first minisode of 2024! In this mini, Alissa goes over all the books that she really hopes to get to in this next year!
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RbR Ep. 18 - Lis’s Top 23 of 2023
Hello bookish beauties!! In this episode of Rather be Reading, Alissa talks about her top 23 fave books of 2023!! This is our last episode of 2023 & we can’t wait for all of the bookish chitty chats to come in 2024 ♥️
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Would you rather be reading? Home with a hot mug of tea, wrapped in warm & fluffy blankets, stretchy pants on, listening to the pouring rain, snuggling with your fur babies, totally captivated by the book in your lap? Us too!! Here, we talk about our most recent reads, bookish updates.. all things bookish really, & how much we would rather be readingAlso, please check us out on Instagram @ratherbereadingpodcast
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Seph and Lis
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