Podcasts

We put our matchmaking hats back on to answer some of the recommendation requests in our inbox. Today we’re recommending titles to listeners looking for books to read as a couple, books for their spouses, or audiobooks for themselves. We’re talking science fiction, diverse fantasy, true crime, military history, and more. You might need to…

It’s a literary smorgasbord! We’re breaking out the bookish charcuterie platter with a listener Q&A, reading update, favorites list, and February TBR. Learn about how we met, why we love reading goals, and which literary romances stick with us. We would love to hear from you! What’s on your to-be-read list? Which literary couple is…

On today’s episode, we’re hanging out with our real life best friends, Brit and Richard. We ask them about how they met, what they like to read, and which television shows they’re loving lately. In between all of that is a lot of laughter and a little bit of real talk, which pretty much sums…

On today’s episode, we’re answering the important questions, like “how are Achilles and Alexander Hamilton actually the same person?” And “do we ship Achilles and Patroclus?” The answer to that one is OBVIOUSLY YES. We also nerd out over historical and literary background info and get into other book-club-like topics. We love talking about our…

If you’re like Chelsey, you get nosy about people’s reading routines, their habits, and maybe even what their bookshelves look like. On today’s episode, we’re answering listener questions about our reading routines, including where and when we get our best reading done. We also offer tips on how to read more, plus some book recommendations.…

Inspired by Curtis’ guest appearance on The SSR Podcast, we’re returning to our favorite childhood reads to figure out how they have shaped us as readers. We compare what we read then to what we read now, share some nerdy anecdotes, and reflect on how beloved characters have influenced our personalities. We encourage you to…

In this week’s episode, Chelsey and Curtis have way to much fun giving recommendations to listeners who want to find the perfect books for their husbands. It’s a puzzle! It’s a challenge! It’s a chance to be a little bossy! These are Chelsey and Curtis’ favorite things. Honestly, why didn’t they start this podcast sooner?…

This week we’re setting our reading goals for 2019! Whether or not you make your own reading goals this year, we hope this episode inspires you to assess what’s working or what could be better in your reading life. Self-reflection is vital for growth, and for us this includes the books we read and the…

We’re putting Curtis’ history expertise and Chelsey’s literature degree to good use in this episode to discuss and analyze Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley, the first in his Easy Rawlins mystery series. We keep the discussion spoiler-free for about half of the episode. If you love mystery, film noir, or classic literature,…

Tis’ the season for year-end-book lists! Chelsey and Curtis are excited to present their Favorite Books of 2018, which include a little of everything, from memoir to mystery to romance. For fun, each favorite book is paired with another one to read next. Get your Goodreads list ready, pour a mug of tea, and find…