Podcasts
Episode 56: A few favorite memoirs, a disagreement, and book reviews
In today’s episode, Curtis and Chelsey are sharing recommendations in their mutual favorite genre: memoir. Despite the fact that we both love this genre, our tastes vary wildly. We like to think that’s why you stick around here, listeners. So expect a wide range of memoirs today as we share three favorites and three to-be-read…
Read MoreEpisode 55: He Rec’d She Rec’d, helping listeners build their to-be-read lists with hand-picked book recommendations
We will catch up on our reading goals and offer some more book reviews in our next episode, but for today we are digging up all of the reader recommendation requests that have been sitting in our inbox and recommending books to listeners with vast and varied reading tastes, so get your to-be-read lists ready!…
Read MoreEpisode 54: Revolutionary Reads for Hamilton fans and reflective readers
Today we’re checking in with a reading goal update, sharing short book reviews, and offering several recommendations for Revolutionary Reads. Plus, Chelsey catches a golden phrase on audio and Curtis reminisces about Star Wars. Our newsletter: https://hereadsheread.substack.com/ 2 Audiobooks for the price of 1! Support independent bookstores and sign up for Libro.fm here Email us…
Read MoreEpisode 53: Catching up on life, books, and reading goals
We’re back! Today we’re catching up, sharing recent reads, and setting some reading goals. We’ve got book reviews, anticipated summer reads, and general updates to share. Be sure to stay tuned for our recommendations of the week. Show Notes Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel The Vanishing…
Read MoreEpisode 52: Favorite Picture Books and turning our baby nephews into bookworms
To celebrate our new status as Aunt & Uncle Bookworm, we’re sharing some of our favorite picture books. As always, we’re also discussing our recent favorite reads and recommending some stuff to watch, listen to, or follow. Connect with us on social media to let us know which picture books you loved as a kid,…
Read MoreEpisode 51: NYC book recommendations and a little recap of our bookish weekend getaway
Today we’re reminiscing about a trip to NYC back in February. We saw Hamilton, visited bookstores, and Chelsey got emotional about an important bookish location. After sharing some details from our trip, we offer up book recommendations with a New York theme. (Note: this was recorded weeks ago, and we’re safe! Listen in for a…
Read MoreEpisode 50: The Duchess Deal Discussion, plus romance recommendations for fans of Tessa Dare and Jane Austen
“How many dukes are just rolling around?” Today we’re talking about The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, one of Chelsey’s favorite historical romance novels. Curtis gives a brief synopsis, and then we talk about romance tropes, historical time periods, and Tessa Dare’s sassy wit. This was Curtis’ first romance novel, and *spoiler alert* he loved…
Read MoreEpisode 49: Comfort reads and the books we turn to during stressful times
Today we’re chatting about the role of reading during stressful times. For us, books are comforting, but they also require a certain level of focus. Listen in to hear tips for reading while stressed, getting out of a reading slump, and plenty of book recommendations. Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Shop this…
Read MoreEpisode 48: Presidential biographies, Abraham Lincoln, and Black History Month reading goals
Today we’re discussing how to weed through the piles and piles of presidential biographies to find the right one for you. Plus, we take a dip into Abraham Lincoln biography waters with some recommendations that range from Civil War deep dive to loosely inspired literary fiction. Email us here Follow us here Sign up for…
Read MoreEpisode 47: Beloved book couples, romance novels, and Curtis hilariously mispronouncing a word
Today we’re sharing some of our beloved bookish romances, favorite romance novels, and how to pronounce a word Curtis has been messing up his whole life. Tune in for some book recs and Valentine’s Day fun! Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Iron Gold by Pierce Brown Long Bright River…
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