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The Readerly Report
by Nicole Bonia & Gaye Weiswasser
Lit podcast hosted by Nicole Bonia & Gayle Weiswasser. Candid book conversations, recommendations, observations on the reading life. therestperpective.substack.com
Episodes
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Gayle & Nicole Share Their Mid Year Report
Gayle and Nicole are back after a long absence and are excited to be talking about books again! We look back on the first half of the year and select our favorite reads through the end of June. Books mentioned: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Greek Lessons by Han Kang Good People by Patmeena…
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Some Upcoming Releases To Get Excited About & Nicole Reveals Her Latest Book Haul
Welcome to another edition of the Readerly Report, where Nicole and Gayle are back to talk all things books. From a historical fiction hangover to a deep dive into an author’s backlist, this episode is a cozy conversation about the books that are currently captivating them. This episode is a book...
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Back in the Stacks: Fall Books & New Beginnings
After eight months away (Nicole went back and checked), Nicole and Gayle are back behind the mic — finding their microphones, rediscovering rhythm, and catching up on everything that’s changed. It’s the sound of reconnection: two creative women re-entering conversation after a long pause, weaving...
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Welcome Back and a Recap of 2024
After a three-month hiatus, Nicole and Gayle are back! Life has been busy—Gayle has been putting the finishing touches on her bookstore, while Nicole has been building her Human Design reading business. Now, they’re ready to dive back into all things books, with a refreshed schedule of bi-monthly...
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Update and Fall Reading
Welcome back, listeners! After a short hiatus, Nicole and Gayle reunite to share their recent updates, including exciting progress on Gayle's latest project. They also dive into the books they've been reading over the past few weeks. If you're looking for inspiration for your fall reading list,...
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Summer Reading 2024
Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle catch up on their recent reads in this episode and share their summer reading picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with literary insights and exciting book recommendations for the sunny season ahead. Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon |...
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Nicole & Gayle Catch Up
Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle are finally catching up after a brief hiatus due to illness and travel. In this episode, they share the books they've read or listened to over the past month. Join them for an engaging discussion as they reflect on their recent literary adventures. One...
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The Spring Books We Can’t Wait to Read
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle are buzzing with excitement as they dive into the latest releases hitting shelves this spring. From captivating novels to gripping memoirs, they share their top picks and discuss which ones they're eager to dive into next. Plus, stick around as they share their...
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Spring Paperbacks & Nicole's Vacation Reads
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole dive into the world of spring paperbacks, exploring the titles that have caught their eye. Join us as Nicole shares her vacation reading list, offering tantalizing glimpses into the stories that will accompany her getaway. But that's not all – Gayle has an...
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Our Thoughts On Recent Celebrity Book Club Picks
In this week's episode, Nicole and Gayle discuss their current reads and share brief insights into recent celebrity book club picks. Join them for a lively conversation about the books capturing their attention and their thoughts on the latest literary trends. Tune in for engaging discussions and...
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What We Are Reading in 2024
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their latest reads and dive into a discussion about upcoming releases. With infectious enthusiasm, they offer insights into the books that have resonated with them recently and reveal a curated list of picks they're eager to explore or anticipate. Tune in…
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Looking Back at 2023
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle engage in a casual conversation reflecting on their experiences in 2023. They delve deeper into some of their favorite books, providing more insights. Towards the end, they shift gears to discuss the reading challenges they anticipate for 2024. Gayle's blog 2024...
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Best of The Year
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their top book recommendations of the year, discussing gripping plots, diverse characters, and impactful themes that resonated with them. From thrilling mysteries to thought-provoking non-fiction, their engaging conversation offers insightful insights into...
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November reading catch-up
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle have a relaxed discussion about the books they have read. Gayle also gives an update on her bookish project. They also talk about some series adaptations. Exit Interview by Kristi Coulter | Amazon | Bookshop Nothing Good Can Come Of This by Kristi Coulter |…
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Fall Reading Catch-up
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle talk about what they have been reading during this last month. Some of the books they first came across in the fall preview. Yellowface by R F Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz | Amazon | Bookshop Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon |...
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Summer 2023 Reading Wrap-up
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share with us the names of the books they've read. They take this opportunity to talk about the highlights of those reads according to their points of view. You will certainly finish this show with at least a couple of books to read during this fall! End Credits…
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2023 Fall Preview
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle have returned after their summer break. They have picked 6 books coming up in September and they'd like to read. We hope you've had an amazing summer season and made it far into your reading list! Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop End…
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Summer Reads
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle talk about the books they are interested in reading during the Summer break. We hope that some books are familiar to you! We are sure that at least one of them might make it to your TBR. Pageboy by Elliott Page | Amazon | Bookshop The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler…
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Mid Year Recap
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle give us a recap of the books they have read since the beginning of the year, they highlight their best reads and they also mention a few summer reads and TV adaptations. Yellowface by RF Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop You Were Always Mine by Christine Pride and Jo...
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Summer Paperbacks
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle updated us on what they've been reading these two weeks and what they've finished. They discuss three books they both have finished, and they deep dive into Counterfeit by Kristen Chen so there are a few spoilers inside, beware! And they end up talking about…
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Summer Reads & Contest Winner
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share with us about 6-7 books they want to read during the Summer season. How many of these did you already know? Grab some inspiration for books to read during your holiday season! Also, the best book of last year is revealed during the show! You Could Make This...
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Book to Movie/Series and Final Two
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole give the usual update on what have or are currently reading. Then, they share several book-to-screen adaptations, some they have watched and others haven't. How many of these do you know or have watched? This is the last vote and we'll hear which is the winner…
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Final Four Book Contest
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole update us on what they've been reading these past two weeks. Later, they present each of the final four books in two competing pairs. What's the best book they've read from last year? This is the last vote and we'll hear which is the winner book in the next show!...
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Elite Eight Book Contest
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole make their cases to present 4 pairs of books to help you taking a decision and help you to vote. After, they both share what books and audiobooks they've finished or are currently reading. Find here the link to vote for the Elite 8 Contest #1 Tomorrow, and...
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2023 Sweet Sixteen Book Contest
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle get together in person (yay!). As usual, tradition put 8 books they read last year against each other in inverted order. That is, Gayle's #1 goes against Nicole's #8. Coincidentally, this is episode 8 of Season 8!! Vote for the Sweet Sixteen Contest! (Link was...
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Books About Life at Middle Age
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle decided to talk about 4-5 books with the middle-age theme present in their storyline, manifested in different ways. Listen to discover if you have read any of these or if you might want to in the future. Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri | Amazon | Bookshop Before She...
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True Crime Books
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle update us on books they have finished and are currently reading. Today's show is about sharing 8 true crime books they enjoyed reading. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire...
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Gayle's Solo Episode & Update
In this episode, Gayle does a solo show and updates us on her current reads. She also has exciting news you shouldn't miss! Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar | Amazon | Bookshop Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau | Amazon | Bookshop This is a public episode....
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Books with a Female Character's Name in the Title
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle have picked 10+ book recommendations where the main character's name appears in the book's title. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang | Amazon | Bookshop Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon |...
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New in Paperback
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share a short list of books recently released (or soon to be) on paperback. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon | Bookshop Zorrie by Laird Hunt | Amazon | Bookshop Halsey Street by...
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Winter Preview
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share what they are currently reading. Then, they researched and picked books that will make to the shelves shortly. We hope that you will enjoy the list and look forward to reading them. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the...
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New Year's Resolutions & Book Club
This is the first show of the 8th season of The Readerly Report Podcast with Nicole and Gayle as your hosts. They talk about their reading resolutions for this year and Gayle presents her "Everyday I Write The Book Reading Challenge" for 2023. Then, the last 15 mins of the show are dedicated to...
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Best Books of The Year
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their favorite books they've read during this year 2022. We hope you have or are having a nice winter break and we wish you a happy new year! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Blacktop Wasteland by S.A.…
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The Superlative Books of 2022
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole discuss superlative books in several categories. They pick at least one book from each of the 9 categories. Great way to get inspired in them and grab ideas on what to read next or gift to your loved ones. We wish you a happy holiday season! As always you can…
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Gift Guide For Book Lovers
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole share with us a selection of gift ideas for you to get inspired. We all have a friend who loves reading or we can always get these ideas to other people so they know what to gift us! Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry | Amazon | Bookshop...
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Six Short Books To Read Before the End of the Year
In this episode, Gayle, on a solo episode, recommends six books under 300 pages. They will surely help you reach your reading goals for the year. Listen to get ideas to smash your reading challenge! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: News of the...
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Literary Adaptations and Series
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole discuss several book-to-screen adaptations that they've watched or are being produced. We're sure you have not heard about these, some might be a good surprise to you! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: The…
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The Most Loved Books in the US
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle are both back to update us on what they've been reading. The show focuses on having a discussion about two lists of the most loved books by American readers. Their list will most surely resonate with you, listen to get some reading ideas or gifts for Christmas or...
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6 Books About TV Shows You'll Love
In this short episode, Gayle gives us 6 book recommendations that are about a TV show. Surely you have seen most of them! Perfect reading for avid fans. Growing Up Brady: I Was a Teenage Greg by Barry Williams | Amazon The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral...
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New in Paperbacks Fall Season + Book Club Discussion
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle return to bring us an update on what they've been reading. Then, they share a few titles they want to read this season and will make it to the shelves. Lastly, they discuss the book club book Can't Look Away by Carola Lovering. As always you can find below the...
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Where does Gayle look for book reading inspo?
In this episode, we have Gayle solo hosting the show on the topic 'how do we find new books to read?'. Listen to learn where she goes or sites she visits to get new titles to add to her To Be Read list. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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October New Book Releases
In this week's episode, both Gayle and Nicole have researched what books will be released during the month of October. They do a short list of 3-4 each and share with you what made them pick those. They sure are great picks to read during the pumpkin season! As always you can find below the whole...
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Nicole's Did Not Finish (DNF) Books
This week's episode is special, the first Nicole's six-pack about a few books she ended up DNFing for several reasons. Listen to this short 15min episode to hear all the whys! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: A little life by Hanya Yanagihara |...
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Campus Novels You Should Read This Fall
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their book recommendations. The topic in common is the plot set on a University campus. These novels feel close to the readers as many of us can relate to many elements of a typical campus novel. Listen to get some ideas on what book to choose for your...
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Memoir recommendations & Mercy Street Book Club
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole give us numerous memoir book recommendations. If you are into this genre you will find this show exciting and surely you will hear some good reads to get on your shelf. The hosts also do the book club discussion about 'Mercy Street' by Jennifer Haigh. As always…
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2022 Fall Book Preview
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle, return to bring you their short list of hand-picked books coming out this fall. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop One's Company by Ashley Husted | Amazon | Bookshop...
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Summer New in Paperbacks
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle bring their new paperback picks for your summer reading. After giving the usual update on what each has been reading they jump straight to their choices for this season and explain why they've picked it. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run...
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Book Recommendations For Your Summer Vacation
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle, after a short summer break, return with some summer books. They have chosen these page-turners especially to be read in the summertime as it is when most of us have more time to binge-read some books. As always you can find below the whole booklist they run...
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A Short Podcast Break for The Readerly Report
We’re taking a little break. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com
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Audiobook Deep-dive
In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share what audiobooks apps are available for you to use. Gayle shares with us who are her favorite voice actors, listen to discover who they are! As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode: Tracy Flick Can't WinTom...
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Lit podcast hosted by Nicole Bonia & Gayle Weiswasser. Candid book conversations, recommendations, observations on the reading life. therestperpective.substack.com
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