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Read It or List It

by Ashley Chandler, Phoebe Wright

Read It or List It is the podcast for the thoughtful, busy reader who needs to know: add to cart or save it for later? We will be taking a critical look into the books we read in all mediums (audio, e-reader, and physical) to help you decide which books to read and when and to generate important conversations in the literary world.

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Episodes

  1. Pre-Steamy Lit Con Thoughts

    Phoebe and Ashley chat all things Steamy Lit Con!

  2. Our End of Summer TBR's, Recommendations + AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Bridget Morrissey

    In today's episode, Phoebe and Ashley share the books they MUST read before Summer ends as well as the books they recommend to read in August. They also dive into why they love Summer, what they're excited about for Fall, and the ever important Chandler Family Fig Jam. Plus, a special author...

  3. Loving Lately Vol. 3

    Phoebe and Ashley discuss their three recent hyper fixations and obsessions along with their recent reads and the occasional tangent. You know, the usual.

  4. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ava Wilder

    We are so excited to share today's interview! Phoebe is joined by Ava Wilder, author of HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD and WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY. These are two fantastic celebrity romance tropes with fake dating, enemies to lovers, and more tropey hits.

  5. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with B.K. Borison

    Phoebe AND Ashley interview author B.K. Borison on the day her Lovelight Farms series is re-released with Berkley Publishing. In this episode:-The journey from Indie Publishing to Traditional Publishing-B.K.'s writing process-Football smack-talk-And what is on B.K.'s summer reading list!

  6. Recent Reads & AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Chelsea Fagan

    Phoebe and Ashley catch up on their recent reads, plans for tattoos and piercings, and audiobooks before Phoebe interviews Chelsea Fagan all about her book, A PERFECT VINTAGE. Looking to escape to the French countryside this Summer and get lost in a book that evokes similar vibes to The Idea of…

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  7. Loving Lately Vol. 2

    Phoebe and Ashley are back to discuss what they are loving lately, after a brief hiatus from the podcast. They discuss everything from shows and food favorites to books. Ashley also chooses Phoebe's next read!Books mentioned: -Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borrison-Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan...

  8. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with TJ Alexander

    Join us as we interview author TJ Alexander! TJ's books, Chef's Kiss and Chef's Choice are delicious queer rom coms set in the foodie world of high class restaurants and test kitchens. Books Mentioned: Chef's Kiss, Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9781982189105Something...

  9. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Carley Fortune

    Phoebe welcomes author Carley Fortune back to Read It Or List It, this time to discuss her sophomore novel, Meet Me at the Lake. Meet Me at the Lake is a summery second chance romance following the whirlwind connection between Fern and Will, the magic of falling in love in your twenties, and what...

  10. Loving Lately Vol. 1

    In a new addition to the podcast, Phoebe and Ashley chat about their current reads, their love for the Libro.fm Sale, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, and their Summer Reading vision boards. Books Mentioned: Coach by Devney PerryFlawless by Elsie SilverOne Pucked Up Pack by Sarah BlueYours Truly…

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  11. What's On Your TBL List?

    TBL > TBR. Phoebe and Ashley continue to share their thoughts on audiobooks as well as their TBL (to be listened to) lists. Books mentioned: The Bully by Sophie LarkCoach by Devney PerryGigi, Listening by Chantel Guertin The Nanny by Lana Ferguson A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone and…

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  12. Let Us Whisper in Your Ear: All Things Audiobooks

    Phoebe and Ashley discuss their favorite audiobooks and why they love this format to enjoy romance books.Creators mentioned in this episode: Tanya, who can be found on instagram @babygyalreadit, and Logan, who can be found on instagram @lcsbookstagram

  13. The Pitch Is Back

    The Pitch is back! Phoebe and Ashley are back with their favorite style of episode: The Pitch. They each have 60 seconds to pitch a book to the other (and to you, the listener) on why this is a book that will bust your reading slump. They also go off on a tangent about sailing, the Emily Henry...

  14. Who You Gonna Call? Slump Busters Part II

    Phoebe and Ashley are back this week to continue their discussion on reading slumps: how we get in them and how we get out of them. Plus, the books in April they can't wait to read! Books mentioned in this episode: The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez Hello Beautiful by…

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  15. How to Bust a Reading Slump

    Phoebe and Ashley are BACK! In today's episode they discuss what book is reminiscent of their current schedules, collective February reading slumps, how they combat slumps, and the books they recommend to get out of one. They also dive into the Taylor Swift Eras tour, the charm of Rhode Island…

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  16. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Denise Williams

    Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Denise Williams, a favorite author of the podcast and play some F-M-K, chat about the important of romance, explicit bonus scenes, and audiobook narrators.

  17. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ashley Herring Blake

    Phoebe and Ashley interview Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green and Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail.

  18. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Alexa Martin

    Phoebe sits down with author Alexa Martin to discuss her latest book, BETTER THAN FICTION out November 8! It's a Romance set in idyllic Colorado about a self proclaimed Book Hater and the Romance novelist who is determined to make her see the beauty in books.

  19. A Negroni Spagliato...with Prosecco In It.

    Phoebe and Ashley describe their perfect Book Cocktail: the tropes, elements, authors, settings and more that make a book "perfect" for them.

  20. What's on Your Kindle?

    Phoebe and Ashley continue chatting about the books on their TBRs but this time, what ebooks are taking up space on their precious Kindles. Phoebe dives into some holiday romances, Ashley talks about her love for Katee Robert, and they recommend some non dark romance Why Choose? options.

  21. Fall Book Haul

    Phoebe and Ashley share some recent book purchases...as well as covering everything from 2000s rock ballads, the Olsen twins, Mulan, and Buffy...

  22. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ali Hazelwood

    Author Ali Hazelwood joins Phoebe today to discuss her latest Rom Com novel, Love on the Brain. Follow Ali: IG: https://www.instagram.com/alihazelwood/?hl=en Purchase LOVE ON THE BRAIN: https://bookshop.org/a/6926/9780593336847

  23. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Emily Henry

    We are so excited to welcome back Emily Henry, author Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers and more! Book Lovers is available now. Follow us on Instagram: @readanditorlistitpod, @readandwright, @_shelflove_ https://www.instagram.com/readitorlistitpod/...

  24. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Iman Hariri-Kia

    Phoebe sits down with debut author, Iman Hariri-Kia whose novel, A Hundred Other Girls, is out now! You can find Iman on Instagram and TikTok @imanharirikia and subscribe to her newsletter, Cherry Picked here: https://imanharirikia.substack.com/ Instagram:...

  25. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with K.A. Tucker

    After being fans of The Simple Wild for so many years, Phoebe and Ashley are thrilled to welcome author K.A. Tucker to the podcast!

  26. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Carley Fortune

    Phoebe sits down with author Carley Fortune, author of EVERY SUMMER AFTER! This is such a special conversation and really feels like two friends chatting about life, books, and first love.

  27. Love It: Our Halfway Thru 2022 Top 10 Reads

    Phoebe and Ashley discuss the ten books they've each read so far in 2022 that they can't stop thinking about.

  28. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Georgia Clark

    Phoebe and Ashley sit down with author Georgia Clark to discuss her latest ensemble Rom Com, Island Time.

  29. We've Missed You

    It's been six months since our last episode, but we're ready to be back in your ears...

  30. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Tessa Bailey

    Phoebe and Ashley sit down with the "Michelangelo of dirty talk" (Entertainment Weekly) Tessa Bailey to chat about all her books, including her most recent release, WINDOW SHOPPING.

  31. INTERVIEW with Leah Kock from The Ripped Bodice

    Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Leah Koch, one of the co-owners of one of the first and only bookstores that specializes in carrying only Romance novels.

  32. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Sherry Thomas

    You may remember last year Ashley read a series upon the recommendation of Diane from @shapedbystoriesdiane (and co-host of the amazing new podcast, The Thing About Austen) that took over her life. That series was Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. The sixth book in the series, Miss Moriarty, I...

  33. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Denise Williams

    Phoebe and Ashley (yay!) sit down with author Denise Williams about her second book, The Fastest Way to Fall, out November 2 from Berkley Publishing.

  34. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lana Harper

    Phoebe sits down with Lana Harper to discuss her debut adult RomCom, Payback's a Witch!

  35. Season 3: We've Got a Lot to Talk About

    Phoebe and Ashley are back for Season 3! Here is what they've been up to.

  36. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Alexa Martin

    Phoebe sits down with Alexa Martin to discuss her new book, Mom Jeans & Other Mistakes and all things romance, writing during the pandemic, and what's next for her career.

  37. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with James Whiteside

    Phoebe chats with James Whiteside, author of CENTER CENTER.

  38. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lyn Liao Butler

    Phoebe chats with Lyn Liao Butler about Lyn's latest release, THE TIGER MOM'S TALE.

  39. Romance Chit-Chat

    In this episode, Phoebe and Ashley build-their-own reverse harems, talk about monsters, compare the bat boys to the MK boys, and do a this-or-that with common romance tropes.

  40. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Jasmine Guillory

    We welcome back Jasmine Guillory to the podcast, whose newest book, WHILE WE WERE DATING, came out this month.

  41. Comfort Media: Books, TV, Movies

    Phoebe and Ashley talk about everything in this episode from rewatches of their favorite shows, other podcasts, their Book Boyfriend Origin stories and more!

  42. SPOILER Discussion of the OFF CAMPUS SERIES

    Phoebe and Ashley "face-off" with their favorites in the Off Campus series, discussing everything from favorite steamy moments, ranking of the leading men, and gushing about the characters they resonated with most.

  43. Review Episode: OFF CAMPUS SERIES

    Four reviews in one! Phoebe and Ashley cover everything (without spoilers!) in this review episode of an indie romance favorite, the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy.

  44. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Emily Henry

    Phoebe sits down with Emily Henry, author of BEACH READ and PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION.

  45. Pitch Episode: Indie Romances

    The time has finally come: the coveted Pitch episode featuring NINE independently published romances! How many dark romances will Ashley pitch? Will Phoebe use this opportunity to pitch a Christmas story in the middle of the summer? And the most important question of all: will they finally stick…

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  46. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Georgia Clark

    Phoebe talks with Georgia Clark, author of It Had to Be You, The Bucket List, and The Regulars.

  47. Raunchy Romance with @fitteacherrachel

    Join Phoebe and Ashley as they chat all things romance with Rachel from #fitteacherrachel

  48. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Steven Rowley

    Read It or List It sits down with Steven Rowley, author of his latest book, The Guncle.

  49. AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Stephanie Dray

    Read It or List It chats with Stephanie Dray about her newest release, The Women of Chateau Lafayette

  50. TIKTOK ON THE CLOCK: Reading Indie Romance 24/7

    Join Phoebe and Ashley as they dive further into indie romances, covering everything from tiktok recs, e-readers, and some of the most exciting things on their TBRs (omegaverse anyone??)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Read It or List It is the podcast for the thoughtful, busy reader who needs to know: add to cart or save it for later? We will be taking a critical look into the books we read in all mediums (audio, e-reader, and physical) to help you decide which books to read and when and to generate important conversations in the literary world.

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Ashley Chandler, Phoebe Wright

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