Podcasts
Episode 66: Reading goals (or intentions) and the books on our TBR list for 2021
New year, same nerdy readers. We’re talking about what we learned about our reading lives last year, and what we’re planning for 2021. Plus, we share which books are on our priority TBR lists. We’re still adjusting to a new recording space set-up since Curtis got back from deployment, so bear with us as we…
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Curtis is back! Today we’re sharing our favorite books of 2020, plus an overview of how the circumstances of this year affected our reading lives. How would you describe your reading life this year? Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR: https://libro.fm/redeem/hrsr…
Read MoreEpisode 64: We like big books (sometimes)
Today we’re talking about BIG books. Books that are 500 pages or more. We’ll share which tomes are on our TBR lists and which ones we’ve read and loved. Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR: https://libro.fm/redeem/hrsr Or give the gift of audiobooks: https://libro.fm/gift?cmp=hrsr Curtis: Three…
Read MoreEpisode 63: Unputdownable books and recommendations for readers of all tastes
Today, we’re recommending books to our listeners based on requests they submitted a few weeks ago. Curtis LOVES recording these episodes. We’re ready to fill your TBR and perhaps your shopping cart with books. To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes. Subscribe to our…
Read MoreEpisode 62: The best books to buddy read and our favorite ways to read together
Today we’re reflecting on two years of buddy reading: why we read together, how we read together, and the books we’ve enjoyed discussing. This episode is a great place to get gift recommendations for the reader in your life, ideas for your book club, or titles to start a buddy read of your own. To…
Read MoreEpisode 61: A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey book discussion, plus six cozy mysteries to read this season
Today, we’re discussing A Quiet Life in the Country, a Lady Hardcastle Mystery by T.E. Kinsey. We’re also talking about the benefits of audiobooks, our favorite ways to buddy read, and cozy mystery recommendations for fall and winter audiobook listening. To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast…
Read MoreEpisode 60: Absorbing books to read instead of doom scrolling
Today we’re talking about doom scrolling and sharing plenty of book recs (nonfiction, rom coms, mysteries, and more) that will keep you turning the pages instead of scrolling on your phone. To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes. Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow…
Read MoreEpisode 59: Our favorite award-winning books and exciting 2020 literary award nominations
Curtis has often mentioned his love of award-winning books, so today we’re taking a deep dive into our reading logs and TBR lists to recommend award-nominated or award-winning books. In today’s episode, we’re discussing various literary awards, sharing some of our favorite award-winning books, and taking a look at some of this year’s big nominations. …
Read MoreEpisode 58: Recommending books to each other, including memoir, fantasy, and a graphic novel
Welcome to He Read She Read, a bi-weekly podcast where a couple of married bookworms with very different reading tastes discuss books and the reading life. Today we’re recommending four books from our shelves to each other. If your reading tastes match up with either of ours, you’re in for a To Be Read treat.…
Read MoreEpisode 57: Discussing The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin, plus fantasy book recommendations and reflections on buddy reading
Today we’re discussing The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin. Listeners, we’ll warn you before talking about any major spoilers—but we do highly recommend reading this page-turning sci-fi/fantasy novel! If this is your first time listening to one of our buddy read episodes, welcome to the nerdiest part of our podcast. Buddy reading is something…
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