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Two Be Read

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Two friends explicitly discussing books, life, and the cocktails that go with them

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Episodes

  1. The Book of Doors

    Join us this month in the fantastic and beautiful world of The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown -- a must read for any book lover! Spoiler alert: we cry a lot.

  2. The Dark Side of Alice in Wonderland

    Join us for our second trip to Wonderland where we discuss The Dark Side of Alice in Wonderland by Angela Youngman and the inspirations and legacy of one of the most beloved stories in the world.

  3. City of Thieves

    Join us today while we talk about City of Thieves by David Benioff and the affects of war, growing up, and finding humor in unexpected places.

  4. The Whispers

    Grab your neighbors and join us while we discuss Ashley Audrain’s second novel, The Whispers.

  5. Hester

    This week we travel back in time to Salem, MA in the early-mid-1800s and check in with Nathaniel Hawthorne and his fictional muse in the lovely novel Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese.

  6. The One

    Swab your cheek, create a Match DNA profile, and join us while we discuss finding your perfect love match with 99.9% accuracy in John Marrs genre-hopping novel, The One.

  7. Tress of the Emerald Sea

    Join us this week while we hop aboard the Crow’s Song for an adventure and discuss Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

  8. Symphony of Secrets

    On today’s episode we talk about Brendan Slocumb’s second musical mystery novel, Symphony of Secrets.

  9. Bright Young Women

    On this episode we discuss the idea of correcting the narrative and the fabulous Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll.

  10. 2023 Superlative Episode

    We are back with a catch-up episode, listing our favorite and least favorite books we read in 2023.

  11. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow

    Sara and Katie are joined by Producer Chris to talk about the world of gaming and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

  12. The Measure

    On this episode, we chat about Nikki Erlick’s dazzling debut novel The Measure, and the things that make a life worth living.

  13. The Violin Conspiracy

    Sara and Katie enjoy a glass of wine and chat about Brendan Slocumb’s beautiful debut, The Violin Conspiracy.

  14. Yellowface

    Sara and Katie discuss the NYT bestseller Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.

  15. The Giver of Stars

    Sara and Katie drink a “Kentucky Mule” and chat about The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.

  16. The Amber Spyglass

    On this episode Sara and Katie dive into the final book in the wonderful His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman.

  17. Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Join us while we chat about Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and ponder whether octopuses are really THAT smart.

  18. Killers of the Flower Moon

    Sara and Katie are joined by Producer Chris to chat about intriguing (and infuriating) Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.

  19. The Punishings

    Sara and Katie discuss the too-close-for-comfort novel, The Punishings by H.R. Bellicosa, then briefly chat with the author herself.

  20. The Subtle Knife

    We’re back! On this episode we discuss the second book in the His Dark Materials trilogy by Phillip Pullman.

  21. This Time Tomorrow

    On this episode Sara and Katie discuss the time-loopy novel This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub.

  22. Daisy Jones Screenisode

    Sara and Katie discuss the Daisy Jones and the Six mini-series.

  23. People We Meet On Vacation

    Sara and Katie are back from a mini hiatus and discuss People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - a delightful and sexy palate cleanser book after a couple heavy entries.

  24. Hello, Beautiful

    Sara and Katie cry (again) while they discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano and the importance of family.

  25. The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

    Join Sara and Katie while they sob through their discussions of the beautiful and touching The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin.

  26. The Maid

    Sara and Katie discuss the delightful murder mystery The Maid by Nita Prose.

  27. The Way I Used to Be

    Katie and Sara take on some heavy subject matter by discussing The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith.

  28. The Golden Compass

    On today’s episode Sara and Katie discuss the first book in the His Dark Materials trilogy, The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman.

  29. Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe

    On today’s episode we discuss magical realism and coping with grief and loss in Heather Webber’s Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe.

  30. You Can't Catch Me

    On this episode Sara and Katie discuss the intricately plotted You Can’t Catch Me by Catherine MacKenzie and enjoy a refreshing pina colada!

  31. Ready Player One

    Today we talk nostalgia and pop culture while discussing Ready Player One by Earnest Cline.

  32. Life of Pi

    We are back from our holiday hiatus to talk Life of Pi by Yann Martel.

  33. Daisy Darker

    On our last episode of the year (and final episode recorded in the closet), we talk about Alice Feeney’s newest thriller, Daisy Darker.

  34. The Kind Worth Killing

    Sara and Katie go back to their mystery roots to discuss the fun and thrilling The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, while they choke down a dirty martini.

  35. Upgrade

    Sara and Katie talk about Upgrade by Blake Crouch and the possibilities of the not-too-distant future.

  36. The Last Wish

    Producer Chris joins Sara and Katie to discuss a favorite book of his - The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski.

  37. The Reading List

    Sara and Katie chat about The Reading List and how people create connections with others through books.

  38. Hide

    On today’s episode we discuss the themes of sacrifice and tradition in the new horror novel Hide by Kiersten White, while enjoying a delightful margarita-like cocktail.

  39. Verity

    It’s back to your regularly scheduled horny talk (kidding - sort of) with Sara and Katie while we chat about Verity by Colleen Hoover.

  40. Vignette #3

    Producer Chris returns to surprise us with another book!

  41. The Devil Long Caged

    This week we discuss the Devil Long Caged by local author and friend of the pod, Anthony J. Murray, who joins us for our first ever author interview

  42. The Time Traveler’s Wife

    This week we welcome you back from our brief hiatus with a discussion about the Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Prepare yourselves to hear our ugly cry voices!

  43. What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat

    Sara and Katie have a difficult, yet enlightening conversation about fat phobia and are joined by a special guest!

  44. Summer Sisters

    On this episode Sara and Katie talk about Sara’s all time favorite book — Summer Sisters by Judy Blume — and get very nostalgic while drinking the best named cocktail they’ve had yet.

  45. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

    Join Sara and Katie while they drink their own “Drink Me” potion and discuss Katie’s all-time favorite book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

  46. Foe

    Sara and Katie discuss the increasingly ominous Foe by Iain Reed and enjoy a cocktail of what tasted like liquid fire.

  47. Screenisode #3 - The Hate U Give

    Sara and Katie discuss their thoughts on the movie adaptation and Katie’s finger is attacked by Sara’s cat under the closet door.

  48. The Hate U Give

    Sara and Katie discuss the ever timely and poignant The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas while drinking a delicious Thug Passion cocktail.

  49. Vox

    Sara and Katie discuss the harrowing Vox by Christina Dalcher and get just a teensy bit passionate about the state of politics. Please note the quality of the recording is different due to us not being able to record in person

  50. Shoulder Season

    Sara and Katie discuss Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy and ponder the many delights and horrors of being a naive playboy bunny in a resort town.

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