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Read with Jul
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Hi, welcome to Read with Jul! My name is Jul, and I’m excited to talk all things bookish with you. This podcast will be a deep dive into my book recommendations and reviews, bookish news such as new releases and book to film adaptations, author interviews, and more! Podcast episodes are released every Monday, with every other week being an interview, and solo episodes in between. Be sure to tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Happy reading!
Episodes
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Meagan Church Interview
In this week's author interview, I sit down with Meagan Church to discuss her recent novel, The Mad Wife. Meagan tells us the inspiration behind her novel, what it was like to find out it was on the New York Times Bestseller list, and more! This episode is spoiler-free.
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Liana Cincotti Interview
Liana Cincotti is an indie and traditionally published author of the books PICKING DAISIES ON SUNDAYS and DON'T BE IN LOVE. Liana and I talk about the difference between both of her publishing journeys, she teases her third book, and we even bond over our fear of airplanes. This episode is...
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Barnes & Noble Birthday Book Challenge
Today my friend CiCi took me book shopping for my birthday and gave me a fun challenge to try to complete!
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Juliana Smith Interview
Juliana is a self-published (but soon to be trad published!) author. She writes cozy, closed-door, slow burn romances. In this episode, we chat about her favorite tropes, how she balances being a full-time writer and mom, & more!
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Buying vs. Borrowing Books
In addition to sharing my reading update, I share how I've been slacking on borrowing books from my library because I have been buying so many books recently, and how I plan to change that.
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Kelsey Cox Interview
Kelsey Cox is the author of Party of Liars. In this conversation, Kelsey walks us through how she and her husband are raising their daughters in a "house of art and letters". She shares what she was doing when inspiration for her novel struck - she was on her hands and knees picking up peas...
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ARCtober Recap
In the beginning of October, I came up with a list of 10 books on my NetGalley shelf that I wanted to read as a part of the ARCtober reading challenge. So far I have read seven of them. Listen to this episode to see which ones I have read, and which ones out of those that I recommend!
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Joss Richard Interview
This may or may not have been the most personable and uplifting interview I have ever done! Joss Richard was such a delight to have on the podcast. We talk all about her debut novel, It's Different This Time, among many other topics. If you haven't already, make sure to pick up a copy of her…
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The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - Spoiler Session
Join me as I read The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware for the first time! Please note that this episode has spoilers for the book and minor spoilers for the Netflix adaptation. Next month's Spoiler Session pick is The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham.
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Olivia Muenter Interview
Olivia Muenter is the author of Such a Bad Influence, and her upcoming novel Little One will be out in February of 2026. We talk about the inspiration of using social media suspense as the forefront of her book and how she balances writing and podcasting. We even get to hear about her cozy…
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2025 Reading Goals Check-In (Quarter 3)
In this week's episode, I go over the five reading goals I made for 2025, and I share my progress on each one.
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Kristin Offiler Interview
Kristin Offiler is a debut author. Her novel The Housewarming was published this past summer. In this episode, we chat about the many revisions it took for her book to get published, what her publishing journey looked like, and what her day-to-day looks like as an author/mom.
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My Thoughts on Just Friends by Haley Pham (One-Star Review)
I recently read Just Friends by Haley Pham as an advanced reader copy through NetGalley. Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts.
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Carola Lovering Interview
Carola Lovering is the author of Too Good To Be True, Can't Look Away, Bye, Baby, and Tell Me Lies, which was adapted into the hit TV show on Hulu. Carola shares her story of becoming a published author, which took longer than one would expect, based on the success of Tell Me Lies. She also talks...
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The Guest by Emma Cline - Spoiler Session
This episode contains spoilers for The Guest by Emma Cline. Next month's spoiler session episode will be on The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware and it will be released on October 6th.
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Seraphina Nova Glass Interview
Seraphina Nova Glass is a thriller author that has written a handful of well-known books, including On a Quiet Street and Nothing Ever Happens Here. In this spoiler-free interview, Seraphina gives us an inside look on how she crafts her characters, plots, and twists.
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A Tour of My NetGalley Shelf
In this episode, I take you on a tour of my NetGalley Shelf, including the books in my Give Feedback tab, Pending tab, and Will Not Give Feedback tab.
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Alissa DeRogatis Interview
Alissa DeRogatis is the author of Call It What You Want, a novel about situationships and heartbreak. In this episode, we talk about Alissa's personal experiences that shaped this novel, and how her book became an overnight TikTok sensation. Be on the lookout for information on her upcoming…
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Introducing: Read with Jul Spoiler Session
It's time for a new segment on the Read with Jul podcast! I am trialing a little something I like to call Spoiler Session episodes - think of it like a one way book club! Our first Spoiler Session pick is The Guest by Emma Cline - read it by September 8th if you want to listen to my full thoughts...
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Kate Broad Interview
Kate Broad is the author of the recent novel, Greenwich. Greenwich is a stunning debut that is the perfect summer read. While this episode is spoiler-free, listeners will benefit from reading the book first, to get a better understanding of the characters that we chat about in this character deep...
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My Frustration with Book of the Month
In this chatty episode, I talk about the books I've read recently as well as why I am cancelling my Book of the Month subscription.
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Clare Leslie Hall Interview
I had the absolute honor of interviewing Clare Leslie Hall, the author of Broken Country, the novel that recently took the book world by storm. Please note that the first couple of questions are spoiler-free, and then I give a heads-up once we enter spoiler territory. Enjoy!
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An Update on My Yearly Reading Goals – Q2
In the beginning of 2025, I made a list of five goals that I wanted to achieve by the end of the year. In this week's episode, I check-in with how I am doing on each of these goals.
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Ande Pliego Interview
Did this conversation make me want to become a mystery writer? Yes, yes it did. In this episode, Ande Pliego, author of You Are Fatally Invited, takes us through the behind-the-scenes of what it was like to create a locked-room murder mystery.
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A New Season of Read with Jul
Join me in this new season of the podcast as I discuss the changes of the podcast and my Instagram. I also give a much needed reading update from the past month.
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chapter 92. an interview with rachel linden - bestselling author of the magic of lemon drop pie & more
Rachel Linden includes three main elements in her novels: food, travel, and magic. Sit back and enjoy our conversation about the importance of these components of her novels.
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chapter 91. published authors using ai to write books? (my thoughts on the james frey controversy)
In this week's episode, I talk about the James Frey controversy and how there are claims that he used AI to write his upcoming novel Next to Heaven, which was a June Book of the Month pick. I discuss my thoughts on the book, which I ultimately DNFed at 46%, and the issues I had with my early copy.
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chapter 90. an interview with romance author julie olivia
In this conversation with Julie Olivia, we discuss the behind the scenes of being a romance author. Julie highlights finding out that her novel, If It Makes You Happy, was picked up to be traditionally published by Berkley. She gives us the inside scoop on how she crafts her characters and plot,...
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chapter 89. i reread the hunger games series
In this short and sweet episode, I review my thoughts on my Hunger Games reread.
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chapter 88. an interview with instant nyt bestselling author julia bartz
Julia Bartz is the author of The Writing Retreat and The Last Session. Tune in to this spoiler-free conversation to hear more about Julia's writing process, what it was like to join the Book of the Month author list, and more!
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chapter 87. historical fiction book recs for people who don’t like historical fiction
It is no surprise that historical fiction is not my favorite genre. But I have read a few hist fic books that deserved five stars in my opinion. Here are seven books in that genre that I loved!
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chapter 86. an interview with bestselling thriller author alex finlay
Join me in conversation with Alex Finlay, author of: Every Last Fear The Night Shift What Have We Done If Something Happens to Me Parents Weekend
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chapter 85. the most unique books i’ve ever read
Listen to this episode to get my recommended list of books that have unique concepts and are unlike any other book I've ever read.
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chapter 84. an interview with anne-sophie jouhanneau - author of the french honeymoon
I had the pleasure of sitting down with French American author Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau. Anne-Sophie is the author of The French Honeymoon, as well as YA romance novels, including Kisses and Croissants, and French Kissing in New York. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for more author interviews,...
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chapter 83. soft dnf’ing books
In this short episode, I talk about whether or not I think "soft DNFing" books is worth it, as I recently read Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, which I soft DNFed last summer.
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chapter 82. an interview with romance author mazey eddings
Join me as I sit down with romance author Mazey Eddings. Mazey is the author of several books including Brush with Love, and her upcoming release, Well, Actually, which will be hitting the shelves this August.
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chapter 81. Q1 progress on my yearly reading goals
In this episode, I check in on my progress on the five reading goals that I came up with for 2025.
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chapter 80. an interview with katie tietjen - cozy mystery author of death in the details
This has been one of my favorite interviews to date! I loved getting to chat with Katie Tietjen about her novel Death in the Details. She really brought Maple to life! The second novel in the Maple Bishop series will be released in September 2025.
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chapter 79. a much-needed reading update
Get cozy and join me as I review the many books that I have read over the past few weeks!
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chapter 78. an interview with jason rekulak - instant new york times bestselling author of hidden pictures and the last one at the wedding
Tune in to my conversation with Jason Rekulak as we discuss his novels - Hidden Pictures and The Last One at the Wedding.
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chapter 77. the nostalgia of libraries
Take a walk down memory lane with me as I share my nostalgic memories of going to the library as a child and teenager!
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chapter 76. an interview with catherine newman - new york times bestselling author of sandwich
Listen on in my discussion with Catherine Newman - we discuss vacationing on Cape Cod, her writing process, and her upcoming release which is an extension of her bestselling novel, Sandwich.
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chapter 75. i am officially out of my reading slump! tips to make sure you love your next read
In this week's episode, I share follower's suggestions on how to get out of a reading slump.
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chapter 74. an interview with layne fargo - author of the favorites
Listen in on my conversation with Layne Fargo as we discuss her novel The Favorites.
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chapter 73. i’m in a reading slump…
In this week's episode, I talk about the fairly high amount of 3 star books that I have read recently, and how that is causing a bit of a reading slump.
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chapter 72. an interview with stacy sivinski - author of the crescent moon tearoom
Join me in conversation with Stacy Sivinski, author of cozy fantasy novel The Crescent Moon Tearoom. Grab a mug with your favorite tea and cuddle up while listening to this episode!
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chapter 71. how i track my library savings
If you are wondering how I track my library savings, then you came to the right place! In this episode, I give a reading update, share how I track my library savings, and talk about my reading goals for the upcoming weeks.
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chapter 70. an interview with rebecca thorne - usa today bestselling author of can't spell treason without tea
Join me as I discuss the ins and outs of cozy fantasy with author Rebecca Thorne. Rebecca is the author of many novels, including the four-part Tomes and Tea series, which begins with Can't Spell Treason Without Tea. Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy...
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chapter 69. my 2025 reading goals
In this week's episode, I share my reading update as well as five bookish goals for the new year.
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chapter 68. an interview with sophie cousens - new york times bestselling author
Sophie Cousens is the author of five published novels: This Time Next Year Just Haven't Met You Yet Before I Do The Good Part Is She Really Going Out with Him? Listen to this episode to hear more about Sophie's writing process and inspiration for her books.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, welcome to Read with Jul! My name is Jul, and I’m excited to talk all things bookish with you. This podcast will be a deep dive into my book recommendations and reviews, bookish news such as new releases and book to film adaptations, author interviews, and more! Podcast episodes are released every Monday, with every other week being an interview, and solo episodes in between. Be sure to tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Happy reading!
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