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Happy Mother's Day to all you special moms out there!Non-Book Things:Noah KahanHacks - Season 5Books Mentioned:Open Throat by Henry HokeMy Husband's Wife by Alice FeeneyMother's Day BooksSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

This episode celebrates the "auto-buy" authors; the writers whose names alone are enough to make us hit the pre-order button. Whether it’s sweeping historical drama, sharp-witted romance, or haunting atmosphere, these four authors have our full attention!Non-Book ThingParadiseHome LabbingBooks MentionedButtermilk Graffiti by Edward LeeThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreAuthors We Love!!Taylor Jenkins ReidAli HazlewoodCharlotte McConaghyIsabel CañasSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It’s a horror-heavy episode today. We’re looking at the Bram Stoker nominees, revisiting some classics from the ever-pleasant Stephen Graham Jones, and going deep on Wendy Wagner’s Girl in the Creek. That last one is for all the 'moist' fans in the audience. You're welcome!Pronounced Bram or Bram?Bram Stoker 2025 NomineesBram Stoker 2024 Awards ShowNon-Book Things:Something Very Bad Is Going to HappenSpaaaace!! - Artemis II, Project Hail Mary, First ManBooks Mentioned:How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates - Shailee ThompsonEverything is Tuberculosis by John Green (bonus: John Green & Dr. Pepper)Why I Love Horror edited by Becky Siegel SpratfordThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephan Graham JonesGirl in the Creek by Wendy N. WagnerRide or Die by Delilah S. DawsonSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It't time for another book club episode. Today we discuss the bizarre but delightful Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino. It's a coming of age story with a 'is this really happening' vibe throughout. Join us for the discussion.Also, Liz discusses her love affair with Below Deck.Non-Book Things:Below Deck: Down Under - Season 4Reading the Greens: Fayetteville Public Library fundraiserBooks mentioned:The Push by Ashley AudrainCheck & Mate by Ali HazlewoodBeautyland by Marie-Helene BertinoSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Set a book number goal this year and already feel behind? That goal might be working against you. In this episode, we're exploring non-numerical reading goals that are low-stress, fun, and way better at helping newer readers build a real, lasting habit. Come read with us.Non-book FavoritesSurvivor Season 50NCAA March Madness Books Mentioned:Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardThe Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David GrannThe Winners by Fredrik BackmanMorning Star by Pierce BrownBest Romance Books of the Century So FarSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, we’re sharing what we’re excited to read in 2026. It’s a very normal, very balanced list; starting with the horrors of a Japanese home, sliding into the horrors of Colorado, and then skipping over to the horrors of Oakland. Ok…so we’re clearly thriving. Along with our non-book obsessions, I’m beginning to sense a theme. Join us as we preview upcoming releases that are ready to absolutely terrorize your TBR.Oh and don’t worry. We did find one non-horror book. Just two bros on a wholesome queer adventure. Emotional damage optional!Non-Book Obsessions:28 Years Later - Watch first28 Years Later: The Bone TempleFortnite w/ Chappell RoanFortnite - Kill Bill Deleted Scene: Yuki's RevengeCurrent Reads:Listen for the Lie by Amy TinteraMy Friends by Fredrik Backman2026 booksLiz's Anticipated Books of 2026Jerry's Anticipated Books of 2026Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Hockey romance didn’t just arrive, it checked us into the boards. We’re breaking down Heated Rivalry, the rivals-to-lovers obsession on ice, and our favorite read-alikes to try next if you just can't get enough of these fire on ice passions!Non-Book Things2026 Winter OlympicsBook ThingsThe Re-Do List by Denise WilliamsA Mad Called Ove by Fredrick BackmanBook Club PickBeautyland by Marie-Helene BertinoBooks MentionedHeated Rivalry by Rachel ReidRival Darling by Alexandra MoodyGrumpy Darling by Alexandra MoodyWild Darling by Alexandra MoodyGame Changer by Rachel ReidHim & Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle KennedyThe Understatement of the Year by Sarina BowenDaydream by Hannah GraceMile High by Liz TomfordeThe Vancouver Agitators by Meghan QuinnThe Deal by Elle KennedyThrowing Stones by Avery CockburnSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this absolutely special live episode,  we’re joined by science fiction and fantasy author Marina Lostetter and horror and supernatural author John Hornor Jacobs.Together, we explore how genre becomes a storytelling lens and how science fiction and horror use different tools to examine fear, identity, and what it means to be human.Authors John Hornor JacobsMarina LostetterBooks MentionedThe Revenant of Surolifia by Florence ChienThe Hobbit by JRR TolkienHyperion by Dan SimmonsContact by Carl SaganA Man for All Seasons by Robert BoltThe Big Blow by Joe R LansdaleThese Burning Stars by Bethany JacobsThe Game is Murder by Hazell WardNestlings by Nat CassidyDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnemanSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Did you think we were done after our Top 10?Not so fast, my friend.Some books demand special recognition, and that calls for an awards show.This episode is dedicated to our most delightfully specific favorites of the year. From dream adaptations to the questionably horny, these are the books that stood out for all the right (and very specific) reasons.Join us as we roll out the red carpet one last time for 2025 with the incredibly prestigious Riley Awards.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It's time to wrap up 2025 with our Top 10 of 2025!We've been saying for quite some time that this has been one of our best reading years ever, and our lists reflect that. We laugh, cry, agonize over our list, so why don't you join us in the same!!Best Non-Book ThingsPhysical: AsiaAndor Season 2Annie Bot PlaylistHonorable MentionsEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Fifth Season by NK JemisonWhen Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillThe ListJerry's Top 10Liz's Top 10Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, we take a look at the “Read Your Color” framework and what it says about our reading habits. We dig into how different color profiles shape the kinds of stories people connect with, why certain books grab us right away, and how knowing your color can make choosing your next read a lot easier. Non Book ThingThe Secret Lives of Mormon WivesSteveBooks MentionedOur Wives Under the Sea by Julia ArmfieldShy by Max PorterRead Your Color Quiz!The Fifth Season by NK JemsinBeach Read by Emily HenrySend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that one brilliant opening sentence can ruin your sleep schedule.Join us in this episode as we gush about why first lines are so potent, how they cast their spell within seconds, and which recent ones are our current favorites!Non-Book ThingsTurkey PastryAsia Phsical 100Book ThingsA Sorceress Comes to Call by T KingfisherDeep Cuts by Holly BrickleyBooks with great opening lines:My Friends by Fredrik BackmanSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Martian by Andy WeirOur Wives Under the Sea by Julia ArmfieldMy Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixVicious & The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE SchwabLone Women by Victor LaValle Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It's our latest book club discussion, Slewffot: A Tale of Bewitchery. This spoiler-filled discussion lets us dive into the rich world that's part of our history.Connecticut, 1666: An ancient spirit awakens in a dark wood. The wildfolk call him Father, slayer, protector. The colonists call him Slewfoot, demon, devil. To Abitha, a recently widowed outcast, alone and vulnerable in her pious village, he is the only one she can turn to for help.Together, they ignite a battle between pagan and Puritan – one that threatens to destroy the entire village, leaving nothing but ashes and bloodshed in their wake.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, we discuss books that don't fit into one genre box neatly. We delved into novels that add a twist to familiar stories; horror that becomes healing, sci-fi that becomes terrifying, and fantasy with real-world emotional stakes.Non-Book ThingsBelow Deck MediterraneanPeacemaker Season 2Books MentionedPlay Nice by Rachel HarrisonThe Sentence by Louise ErdrichGenre Bending BooksHome Before Dark by Riley SagerAll the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane AndersDead Silence by SA BarnesLight From Uncommon Stars by Ryka AokiStrange Love by Ann AguirreA Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí ClarkMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It's time to reveal how Jerry handled his Spicy Romance Challenge. There were laughs, tears, pearl clutching; it's all here and more!Non-Book ThingsAlice in BorderlandMore Lawn Work!Book ThingsEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenAbsolutely No Thoughts of Pounding During My Fun Day with This Kind T-Rex Because I'm Aromantic and Asexual and That's a Wonderfully Valid Way of Proving Love Is Real by Chuck TingleLiz's Spicy Romance Challenge Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

 This week, we're doing a deep dive into seven essential short story collections. We cover books that span the entire emotional spectrum: from Argentine gothic horror and Korean surrealism to sharp American satire and the most swoon-worthy love stories you've ever read. If you only listen to one episode about short stories, make it this one! Non-Book Things3rd Annual Ostomy Race for Awareness28 Years LaterBooks MentionedExhaltations  by Ted ChaingThe Booker Prize 2025 ShortlistShort Story Collections:Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariane EnriqueOut There by Katie FolkThe Office of Historical Corrections by Danielle EvansThe Rock Eaters by Brenda PeynadoCursed Bunny by Bora ChungHer Body and Other Parties by Her Body and Other PartiesLove in Color by Bolu BabalolaBook Club Pick! Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Gang, what a special episode for all this go round. We're celebrating our 50th episode!In honor of that, we are revisiting our first episode where we discuss our Mt. Rushmore of books...and there have been changes!Find out what they are and drop a note via email or on our Substack.Non-Book ThingsTruFru SnacksJerry's LawnIrish Works: Episode 39Book ThingsThe Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel CanasThe Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Farrow - My playlistLiz's RushmoreJerry's RushmoreSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, we let ourselves gush over all things Riley Sager—the twists, the thrills, the atmosphere, and why his books are such addictive reads. From favorite characters to unforgettable reveals, we dig into what makes Sager’s work so compulsively bingeable and why we can’t stop coming back for more.Non Book ThingsAmerica's Team: The Gambler and His CowboysAlien: EarthBooks MentionedWhen the Wolf Comes Home by Nat CassidyRiley Sager books:Middle of the NightThe Last Time I LiedLock Every DoorHome Before DarkFinal GirlsThe House Across the LakeWith a VengeanceSurvive the NightThe Only One LeftSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It's hot. So hot.July is a good time to reflect on 2025 so far and share some thoughts about how our reading journey is progressing. Spoiler Alert, it's going great!What are your favorite reads so far in 2025?Non-Book ThingsThe Bear - Season 4 TrailerSummer 5K TrainingBook ThingsHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Butcher of the Forest by Premee MohammedMid-Year HighlightsThe Art Thief by Michael FinkelSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsInto the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie DimalineWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this special episode, we explore the Enneagram through the lens of literature—matching all 9 personality types with unforgettable characters and storylines that reflect their deepest motivations, struggles, and growth arcs. Whether you're a loyal Type 6, a passionate Type 4, or a driven Type 3, there’s a book on this list that will feel like it was written for you.Non Book Things:Lorde - "Shapeshifter"Pink Pony Club - Kids BopBook ThingsCaught Up by Navessa AllenLove Theoretically by Ali HazlewoodEnneagram BooksTake a free Enneagram TestType 1: The ReformerBat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee BakerThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasType 2: The HelperBeartown by Fredrik BackmanSamwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings Type 3: The AchieverThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Great Gatsby by F Scott FitzgeraldType 4: The IndividualistThe Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathType 5: The InvestigatorPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeThe Anthropocene Reviewed by John GreenType 6: The LoyalistThe House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ KluneType 7: The EnthusiastDaisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidIt Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyType 8: The ChallengerIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoType 9: The PeacemakerNothing to See Here by Kevin WilsonLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In today's episode, Jerry & Liz discuss their next book club pick, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker.Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater.We discuss all the gory details in this spoiler filled episode. There's a lot of blood and ghosts!!Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Hello, in today's episode Jerry breaks down his head cannon when reading a book. As a visual reader, he creates scenes, finds playlists, and more importantly casts the main characters with actors to play out the movie version in his head. This creates a slow, but deeply immersive experience. Do you do this?Someone give me the movie version of all my books!Books Mentioned:The Lincoln Highway by Amor TowlesWith a Vengeance by Riley SagerThe Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. TolkienAnxious People by Fredrik BackmanMurderbot by Martha WellsThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie DimalineMisery by Stephen KingThe Pallbearers Club by Paul TremblayRed Rising by Pierce BrownThe Bodyguard by Katherine CenterBat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee BakerNon Book Things:Lilo & StitchThe Devil's PlanSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Well well well...Today we discuss the bizarre, the confusing, and the unhinged. Some of the most memorable books we have read could be discussed as "What the F did I just read?" and we're here for it.Books Mentioned:The Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonA Memory Called Empire by Arkady MartineThe Library at Mount Char by Scott HawkinsUnhinged: An Erotic Door Romance by Vera ValentineNon-Book Things:Hacks Season 4Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode we take a look at the nominees from the Nebula Awards list. It's always a reliable way to see what you can add to your TBR.Do you have any awards you follow?Non Book Things:Pope Leo XIVNew dog!2025 Nebula Finalists Books Mentioned:Someone You Can Build a Nest In, John Wiswell (DAW; Arcadia UK)The Tusks of Extinction, Ray Nayler (Tordotcom)Countess, Suzan Palumbo (ECW)James by Percival Everett (Doubleday)Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin (Atria Books)Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, we dive into the rich and diverse world of translated books. Join Liz & Jerry as we explore how reading books from different cultures and languages can broaden our perspectives, foster empathy, and enhance our understanding of the world.  Whether you're a seasoned reader of translated books or just curious about where to start, this episode will inspire you to discover new voices and narratives that transcend borders.Non-Book Favorites:Top ChefThe PittRecent Reads:My Friends by Fredrik BackmanBroiler by Eli CranorTranslated Books Mentioned:Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (Swedish) - Translated by Neil SmithThe Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski (Polish) - Translated by Danusia StokWalking Practice by Dolki Min (Korean) - Translated by Victoria CaudleConvenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata (Japanese) - Translated by Ginny Tapley TakemoriThings We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez (Spanish) - Translated by Megan McDowellSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Time for another book club show!This time around  we discuss 'Vicious' by V. E. SchwabVictor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, Liz & Jerry share their thoughts on modern classics. Should what we read in schools be refreshed and updated? We don't want to think about it, but we're 25 YEARS into the 2000s. Yikes!!So have a listen as we discuss our suggestions for modern classics.Non-Book Things:KIND Frozen Treat BarsAmerican PrimevalBooks Mentioned:Funny Story by Emily HenryThe Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael FinkelStation Eleven by Emily St. JohnThe Hate U Give by Angie ThomasParable of the Sower by Octavia E. ButlerDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverKillers of the Flower Moon by David GrannThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadJames by Percival EverettThere There by Tommy OrangeCirce by Madeline MillerKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In today's episode, we take some time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by discussing Irish authors.Allow us to whisk you away to that magical island.Books Mentioned:Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel WilkersonDiary of a Void by Emi YagiIntermezzo by Sally RooneyProphet Song by Paul LynchUlysses by James JoyceNon-Book Things:How to CrochetAbracadabra by Lady GagaVillage Fete by PeriTune | https://peritune.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

We all have opinions and some of them are potentially unpopular. In today's episode, we bring along special guest Hallee from Pearl's Books to discuss some hot takes.Agree or Disagree? Let us know what you think?Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

February is Heating Up with Liz's Hot Ones Challenge!In this sizzling February episode, we're turning up the heat! Not everyone has the same tolerance for spice, but that doesn't mean we can't all give it a try. Join Liz as she takes on the Hot Ones Challenge and shares her curated list of romance books that range from Mild to Spicy. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or looking to explore something new, there's something for everyone in this adventurous selection. Tune in and find your next favorite read!Can you take the heat?Romance Challenge List:Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia HibbertThe Bodyguard by Katherine CenterThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonThe Fastest Way to Fall by Denise WilliamsLove Theoretically by Ali HazlewoodThe Kiss Quotient by Helen HoangSaint by Sierra SimoneNeon Gods by Katee RobertLights Out by Navessa AllenSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Welcome to 2025! *nervous laughter*In today's episode Liz & Jerry chat about their holidays and discuss the upcoming 2025 books they are most excited to read. Spoilers for the Hunger Games trilogy are included free of charge. Books MentionedOrbital by Samantha HarveySociopath by Patric Gagne, PhDMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyThe Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel CanasSunrise of the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Devils by Joe Abercrombie The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesLove is a War Song by Danica NavaThe Incandescent by Emily TeshAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidNon - Book InterestsThe Traitors Season 3 TrailerUnrivaled Women's Basketball Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Happy New Year's!We complete our list of Top Ten books we read in 2024.Also we got some special categories to get some additional books mentioned.Head over to the our Instagram page and let us know your favorite books you read last year.Jerry's Top 5Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiSome Desperate Glory by Emily TeshIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoJade Legacy by Fonda LeeCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidLiz's Top 5The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettBride by Ali HazlewoodVampires of El Norte by Isabel CañasHomegoing by Yaa GyasiUs Against You by Fredrik BackmanBook that was more entertaining than good.None of This is True by Lisa JewellThe Boyfriend by Freida McFaddenFavorite CharacterViv from Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeJustin from Just for the Summer by Abby JimenezFavorite VillainMagos from Monstrillio by Gerardo Samano CordovaThe League of Supervillains from Starter Villain by John ScalziBooks we should have read a long time ago.Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiBook that needs to be adapted into a Muppets movie.Monstrillio by Gerardo Samano CordovaA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Happy Holidays everyone!We're wrapping up 2024 with our favorite books we read in 2024...well just 10 thru 6.Enjoy a lively discussion and some great choices for your TBR!Liz's List:#10 Pallbearer's Club by Paul Trembly#9 Misery by Stephen King#8 The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley#7 Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy#6 Lone Women by Victor LavalleJerry's List:#10 Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung#9 Big Swiss by Jen Beagin#8 The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia#7 Nimona by ND Stevenson#6 You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziHonorable Mentions:Pallbearer's Club by Paul TremblyMonstrillio by Gerardo Sámano CórdovaSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

As December marks the peak of the holiday shopping season, today's episode focuses on unique gift ideas for your book-loving friends that go beyond books. We provide suggestions to create the perfect ambiance and elevate the reading experience.Non-Book ObsessionsArcane - Franchise TrailerThe Summit - Series TrailerBooks MentionedThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesFinal Girls by Riley SagerReactor's list of The Most Iconic Speculative Fiction Books of the 21st CenturySend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In today's episode, Liz & Jerry help you decide what to read next. We're all tired from making choices, so let us relieve you of that burden.Also we discuss some comfort meals and Japanese pop starts.Books Mentioned:One by One - Freida McFaddenSome Desperate Glory - Emily TeshATARASHII GAKKO! Music Videos:Giri GiriCandySeishun wo kirisaku HadoSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In today's episode of 'I'd Read That', we take a moment to have some serious conversations about our feelings after the election. We share stories and have book recommendations that touch on some of the issues people face today and how reading is its own form of political activism. Books MentionedMarch by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, & Nate PowellThe Fifth Season by N.K. JemisinGender Queer by Maia KobabeUnder the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives by Linda VillarosaPoverty, By America by Matthew DesmondSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Happy Halloween everyone! In today's episode, we discuss our book club pick Monstrillio by Gerardo Samano Cordova. This haunting tale goes beyond typical horror, blending intense, sometimes violent scenes with deeply layered themes of grief, family, and complex emotions. Join us as we unravel the intricate storytelling and unforgettable characters that make this book a unique journey into the darker corners of the human heart. Warning: This episode contains spoilers.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In today's episode of "I'd Read That!", Liz & Jerry share their favorite book tropes. Those crazy scenarios that grab our attention and eat up that storytelling. Also, Liz & Jerry become temporary film critics. Have a listen!Books MentionedThe Last Flight by Julie ClarkCursed Bunny by Bora ChungKings of the Wyld by Nicholas EamesThe Girl Who Would Be King by Kelly ThompsonGideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirPersuasion by Jane AustenEmma by Jane AustenPride & Prejudice by Jane AustenSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Welcome to Season 2! We're kicking things off with one of our favorite months—October! It's a special time as we celebrate Liz's birthday, embrace the arrival of fall, and get excited for Halloween. In this episode, we dive into our reading favorites and reveal our next book club selection. Join us for a cozy chat filled with seasonal fun and literary picks!Books MentionedI Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham JonesWolfsong by TJ KluneWhat Follows is True: Crescent Hotel by Sean FitzgibbonMe You Love in the Dark by Skottie YoungBride by Ali HazelwoodWhat Moves the Dead by T. KingfisherMisery by Stephen KingEdgar Allan Poe CollectionBook Club Pick:Monstrilio by Gerardo Samano CordovaSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

We're back for a "second" season of I'd Read That!Jerry and Liz caught up on the sleep and traveling and were ready to share their thoughts and reading opinions.Season 2 begins Oct 3rd.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Happy 4th of July from us here at I'd Read That!It's a great time to over indulge in some food, so we take a minute to talk about our favorite food books.You have a favorite summer dish and book? Let us know on Instagram.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

In this episode, Liz & Jerry elaborate on another reading challenge. Read a book you want to travel to.Reading a book set in a place you want to visit is certainly more affordable than the real thing. It also gets you motivated to plan that big trip.Where would you like to go?Books Mentioned:Heartsong by Tj KluneCarrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Comfort Book by Matt HaigA Memory Called Empire by Arkady MartineJust for the Summer by Abby JimenezEmily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather FawcettShadow of the Moon by M. M. KayeThe Drifters by James A. MichenerThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonHatchet by Gary PaulsenOur Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T. L. HuchuThe Trick is to Keep Breathing by Janice GallowayOnce There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghyOutlander by Diana GabaldonThe Paris Connection by Lorraine BrownAll the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

It's book club time!We're discussing 'Starter Villain' by John Scalzi. Liz & Jerry have a great time discussing this absurd and hilarious book and picking on the wealthy.Also, cats or dolphins?Get your book club book here!Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

We're back in the studio and have a new episode for you. Today we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders Month by sharing some of our favorite reads. Additionally, most of North America got to experience the Northern Lights, unless you're Liz and there is a good movie.Books MentionedMalibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins ReidCrazy Rich Asians by Kevin KwanThe Vegetarian by Han KangBig Swiss by Jen BeaginPachinko by Min Jin LeeBlackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. ManansalaAAPI BooksLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgConvenience Store Woman by Sayaka MurataDial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoI Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek SeheeThis Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mothar & Max GladstoneSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Bonus episode today for you folks!In this unscheduled bonus episode of I'd Read That, Liz & Jerry go over Grady Hendrix's latest novel 'How to Sell a Haunted House'. This episode is full of spoilers so be warned.Additionally, we put together this episode due to a fire at the Fayetteville Public Library where we record and edit our show. With all of the hullabaloo, we weren't able to put together a regular show on time.Please consider donating to FPL. Thank you!Donate Here!The library news story.Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

We made it to 1 year!Thanks for all the support this past year for the show. We are truly grateful for all of you.We put up another Mt. Rushmore, this time for the book that made us readers.What childhood favorite did we leave out?Liz's RushmoreJerry's RushmoreHonorable MentionsSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Hope you enjoyed the Eclipse! Not necessarily the Twilight novel, but the celestial occurrence. Today we take on poems in all their glory. We are not the most versed poem readers but we certainly enjoyed the journey. Please listen along and offer your own poetry experience. Books MentionedFive Total Strangers by Natalie D. RichardsInheritance by Elizabeth Acevedo Time is a Mother by Ocean VuongWhen the World Didn't End by Caroline KaufmanAngelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne Why Fathers Cry at Night by Kwame AlexanderThe Collected Poems of Langston HughesQuiet As it's Kept by Na'tosha De'vonEdgar Allan Poe Poems100 Selected Poems by ee cummingsThe Complete Poems of Emily DickinsonThe Collected Poems by Dylan ThomasSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Today Liz & Jerry banter about how old they are as they pick a book from their birth year to fulfill a challenge!Also if you like worms, this episode is for you.Books MentionedPart of Your World by Abby JimenezIn Deeper Waters by F. T. LukensGhost Station by S. A. BarnesSystem Collapse by Martha WellsAll Systems Red by Martha WellsThe Fox Wife by Yangsze ChooVicious by V. E. SchwabLiz being old: Misery by Stephen KingJerry being old: Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr.Beloved by Toni MorrisonDreamsnake by Vonda McIntyreSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Today we discuss our book club pick 'The Pallbearer's Club' by Paul Tremblay.Synopsis:What if the coolest girl you've ever met decided to be your friend?Art Barbara was so not cool. He was a seventeen-year-old high school loner in the late 1980s who listened to hair metal, had to wear a monstrous back-brace at night for his scoliosis, and started an extracurricular club for volunteer pallbearers at poorly attended funerals. But his new friend thought the Pallbearers Club was cool. And she brought along her Polaroid camera to take pictures of the corpses.Honestly, that's just scratching the surface. Listen to Liz & Jerry debate what is cool, music, and Jerry's fear of the 'unreliable narrator'. Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.

Today Liz & Jerry discuss the advantages and disadvantages of physical and digital books. Short story, we love books of all kinds!!Join us for a listen. Books Mentioned:Romantic Comedy by Curtin SittenfeldGarlic and the Vampire by Bree PaulsenGarlic and the Witch by Bree PaulsenYou Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeeke EmeziHeartstopper #5 by Alice OsemanStarling House by Alix E. HarrowSend us Fan MailThanks so much for listening to I’d Read That!We’d love to hear from you—your feedback, questions, and book suggestions help shape the show. Drop us a line anytime at [email protected] a little more between episodes? Subscribe to our Substack for bonus thoughts, updates, and companion pieces at idreadthat.substack.com.And of course, if you enjoyed the episode, tell a friend or leave us a review—it really helps us grow this book-loving community.