Back to School! It might seem like an odd time to talk about school (is it spring break yet?), but with Curtis two classes in and Chelsey nearly finished with her degree, we figured we had better capture our thoughts now. Today we’re talking about how grad school has shaped our reading lives. If you’re…

Winter is Coming. Are you ready for the final season of Game of Thrones? We have podcast and recap recommendations to help you prepare. Plus, Curtis gives his top three fantasy series recommendations to satisfy the GoT shaped hole in your heart once the show ends. 3 for 1 audiobooks from Librofm Support us on…

Our birthdays are coming up, and we’ve been thinking about which books are at the top of our wishlists. We have a mix of new spring releases, backlist titles, and book-adjacent gift ideas to share. All Chelsey wants for her birthday is to reach 50 reviews on iTunes! Write a review here. Give the gift…

On today’s episode, our IRL friends Brit and Richard are back to discuss If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. We saw the movie together and then read the book, which might sound backwards to some readers, but it enriched our conversation. We talk about the book, the movie, and how James Baldwin manages…

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…