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Publisher |: Sarah & Mia

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Books

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Books

Reading Through Life is a weekly podcast by two best friends who would love to live inside a library. We believe that there is no better company than that towering pile of 73 unread novels you have sitting on your nightstand. And if we don’t get the quiet time to dive face first into a book each day, we get really stabby.

Become a patron and get exclusive bonus episodes and content each week! patreon.com/readingthroughlifepod

People |: Sarah Huntley,; Mia Sutton (@miasutton55)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: USA
Premiere Date |: 2021-08-23
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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Apr 19, 2023

00:28:09

Show notes:

We don’t really know why we do these things to ourselves, but in this episode, we’re answering a bunch of impossible “would you rather” questions about books and authors. Come listen to us be annoyed by the questions but also be equally amused by them. Cue the giggling!

Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you’re going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you’re helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:58] M: Cold People by Tom Rob Smith

Episode 79: What We Read in February

Sarah’s Pangobooks shop

[6:29] S: Doodles from the Boogie Down by Stephanie Rodriguez, with a special review from Henry

Also Mentioned:

Most of the “would you rather” questions are from this blog post, 65 Conversation Questions About Books and Reading

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 12, 2023

00:27:47

Show notes:

You know when you’re reading and you are in the zone and everything just feels right with the world? Yeah, we love that feeling. Today, we’re talking about the apps and products that help us get into that reading sweet spot. We’ve gathered this list through the hard, hard work (ha!) of being book nerds, just for you.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:53] S: Have people pick a number from your TBR list and then read those picks

[5:10] M: RTL pod merch shop

Our Favorite Bookish Apps:

[9:16] S:

[13:47] M:

Our Favorite Bookish Products:

[17:45] M:

Kindle
Kindle cover with built in stand
Bookmarks
Ear pods for audiobooks

[18:51] S:

Miscellaneous Reading Time Accoutrements:

[23:22] M:

Fuzzy EVERYTHING (socks, robes, blankets, pajamas)
Snacks
Oil diffuser + essential oils

Cozy blanket
Candle warmer
Book subscriptions (Book of the Month)
Calm app

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 05, 2023

00:33:43

Show notes:

Our birthday month is over and we’re kinda bummed. But we’re never bummed by books, thankfully. In this episode, we’re sharing 10 books we read in March 2023. As always, there’s a mix of genres to suit all your reading tastes. Happy listening!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[5:08] M: Drowning Practice by Mike Meginnis

[6:28] S: 3 books from Savannah trip:

The Editor by Steven Rowley

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Our March Reads:

[10:03] M: The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay

[12:20] S: Already Enough by Lisa Olivera

[13:43] M: Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn

[15:11] S: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

[17:59] M: The Girl in the Storm by Annabelle Fogerty

[19:57] S: Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel

[23:12] M: Light Reclaimed: Billie Knight by Teja Rhae Watson

[26:02] S: Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

[27:49] M: River Woman, River Demon by Jennifer Givhan

[30:14] S: Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

[32:08] The Other Books We Read in March

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 29, 2023

00:24:20

Show notes:

Reading is Funny Day is coming up on April 1st, so we wanted to talk about funny books in this episode. Plus, we just really love to giggle and laugh. We’re 12-year-old boys at heart and love jokes about butts and other body parts, so these books are right up our alley. Happy laughing!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:32] S: Wandered Barnes & Noble alone on her birthday and it was heaven.

[4:47] M: Walking Practice by Dolki Min

[6:32] Projects We’re Working on Behind the Scenes:

Kindred magazine, Vol. 4 all about self-worth
Writer’s Coaching with Sarah and Mia [follow on IG for writing tips: @thekindredwriters]
The Kindred Circle, a self-paced coaching community

Books That Make Us Laugh:

[11:46] S: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

[12:20] S: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

S: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

[13:04] M: Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn

[14:57] Mia’s Funny Books

M: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

M: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby

M: The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn

M: See Jane Snap by Bethany Crandell

M: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

M: The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish

M: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

M: Lost on Planet China by J. Maarten Troost

[18:10] Sarah’s Funny Books

S: Just By Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell

S: Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel

S: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky

S: The Guncle by Steve Rowley

S: The Reunion by Kayla Olson

S: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

S: A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost

S: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

S: I’ll Show Myself Out by Jessi Klein

S: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

[21:13] Funny Books We’re Excited to Read:

S: Less by Andrew Sean Greer

S: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

S: You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin + Lacey Lamar

M: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

M: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

M: The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler

Also Mentioned:

Hot Ones interview with Pedro Pascal

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 22, 2023

00:21:55

Show notes:

We cannot get enough of climate fiction. It’s our new favorite, #sorrynotsorry. There’s something about how real it feels and about how humanity tries to survive that really appeals to us. In this episode, we talk about what exactly climate fiction is, and we share some of our tried and true cli-fi favorites, along with some titles we haven’t read yet but really want to.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[4:04] M: We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian

Broken Harts podcast

[5:16] S: On Being 40(ish) by Lindsey Mead

Our Tried and True Climate Fiction Favorites:

[9:03] M: Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

[9:23] S: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

[9:44] M: The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

[10:03] S: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger

[10:18] M: The Road by Cormac McCarthy

[10:41] S: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

[11:45] S: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

[12:08] S: Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Climate Fiction Books We’re Excited to Read:

[12:39] M: The High House by Jessie Greengrass

[13:13] S: Bewilderment by Richard Powers

[14:06] M: Gold Fame Citrus by Claire Vaye Watkins

[14:50] S: The End of the Ocean by Maja Lunde

[15:43] M: The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

[16:31] S: New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson

[17:36] M: The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

[18:38] S: Dry by Neal + Jarrod Shusterman

[19:15] M: Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta

[19:58] S: Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 15, 2023

00:22:10

Show notes:

We’re both very different readers, but it seems like lately, there’s more of a middle ground between Team Sarah and Team Mia. Here are some books that we both love and it was easier than we thought to come up with this list.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:23] M: RTL Quiz: Are you a Team Sarah or Team Mia reader?

[3:58] S: Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld (Apr 4)

Books We Both Love:

[8:20] S:

How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Share Your Stuff, I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal

[11:16] M:

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger

Always, in December by Emily Stone

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara

The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker

Falling by TJ Newman

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

Books We’re Both Excited to Read:

M: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham

S: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 08, 2023

00:32:42

Show notes:

It’s monthly wrap up time! Today, we’re sharing 10 books that we read in February. It was an overall decent month for both of us. We’re both really into climate fiction lately, so it’s been fun to find more books in that genre. Hope you had a great reading month as well!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[5:01] S: Book stand to save you from wrist pain

[6:43] M: RTL tote bag to carry around all your books

Our February Reads:

[9:40] S: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

[11:29] M: The Hopkins Manuscript by R.C. Sherriff

[13:35] S: Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabinelli

[15:33] M: Have Mercy by N.E. Henderson

[18:26] S: Once More With Feeling by Elissa Sussman (out May 30, 2023)

[20:51] M: Ghost 19 by Simone St. James

[22:18] S: Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy

[24:25] M: The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal

[26:42] S: Cold People by Tom Rob Smith

[29:14] M: The Family by Naomi Krupitsky

[31:16] The Other Books We Read in February

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 01, 2023

00:21:47

Show notes:

We get so many questions about our reading process - where we find books, how we track them, how we decide what to read next, and more. And that’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode. It also highlights the difference between Sarah and Mia’s reading habits. Which one do you think is more organized and which one is more fly by the seat of her pants?

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:27] S: Too many giggles? And the outpouring of love from our community

[5:22] M: Tweet from Barnes & Noble

Topics Covered:

How we find new books
How we track books we want to read
How we decide which format to read each book (digital, audio, physical)
How we decide what to read next
How we take note of important points in the books we’re reading
How we track our books once we’re done reading
How we prepare books we’ve read for discussion on the podcast

Also Mentioned:

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 22, 2023

00:49:40

Show notes:

We have been friends for over 7 years and talk almost every day. You’d think we know EVERYTHING about one another. But in this episode, we decided to ask each other some questions that we’ve always wondered about. Plus, our patrons sent in some questions as well. This might be our longest episode so far! Tune in to hear all the things about us - some book-related and some not.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[4:17] S: Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

[6:27] M: L.A. Times article about Zibby Owens opening bookstores in L.A., but mostly her quote that she doesn’t really read the books that are discussed on her podcast [gasp!]

Books Mentioned:

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Also Mentioned:

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 15, 2023

00:26:40

Show notes:

February 20th is National Clean Out Your Bookcase Day, which we didn’t realize was a thing, but here we are. We’ll be talking about bookcases, organization, storage, how we purge books, and more. But we’re also challenging you to clean out your bookcase, too! Let’s do this.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly Overflow Books, Backlist Book Club, The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you’re going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you’re helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[3:48] M: Mothered by Zoje Stage

[5:12] S: Henry is a book hoarder! He picked up this Geronimo Stilton collection for his birthday.

Books Mentioned:

[16:37] M: My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares

[24:35] S:

Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian

Also Mentioned:

Sarah’s Pango Books shop
Sarah’s bookshelf from Amazon
RTL Episode 50, Ask Us Anything (the episode where we describe our ideal reading spaces)

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

Feb 08, 2023

00:33:57

Show notes:

Time for our most popular type of episode each month - our monthly reading wrap up! Here’s what we read in January. We’re celebrating that we both had pretty great reading months. We say it all the time, but this diverse group of books just represents how different our reading tastes are and we are so here for it!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Something Bookish:

[4:06] S: BOTM Challenge for February

[4:57] M: Sentimental Garbage Podcast, the Flowers in the Attic Episode

Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

Book We Both Read in January:

[8:50] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

Our January Books:

[13:14] M: The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger

[15:42] S: The Road by Cormac McCarthy

[17:30] M: I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel

[18:56] S: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

[21:25] M: A Rip in Heaven by Jeanine Cummins

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

[23:48] S: Spare by Prince Harry

[27:00] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica

[29:04] S: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

[32:22] Extra Books We Read in January for the Overflow Episode

Also Mentioned:

RTL Episode 72, Improving Our Reading Lives in 2023
Fable book club app

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 01, 2023

00:30:15

Show notes:

Debut books and authors feel like unicorns of the publishing world. But are they, really? Every author had to start somewhere, right? Today, we’re talking about debut novels that we’ve loved and debut novels that we are excited to read. Trust us, there are books for everyone in this episode!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Something Bookish:

[4:01] S: Henry and Sarah picked out books for each other.

[4:57] M: Mia has finally been reading the stack of physical books that’s overflowing by her window.

Support indie bookstores by shopping our picks on Bookshop.org!

Debut Books Discussed:

[11:08] M: The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:44] S: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare | Amazon // Bookshop

[13:43] M: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:54] S: The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:08] M: The Push by Ashley Audrain | Amazon // Bookshop

[17:14] S: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:31] M: My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:14] S: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:58] M: Carrie by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:18] S: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner | Amazon // Bookshop

Other Debut Books Mentioned:

[23:48] M:

Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt | Amazon // Bookshop
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz | Amazon // Bookshop
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood | Amazon // Bookshop
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger | Amazon // Bookshop
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Amazon // Bookshop
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:11] S:

We Are the Brennans by Tracy Lange | Amazon // Bookshop
A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum | Amazon // Bookshop
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon // Bookshop
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon // Bookshop
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | Amazon // Bookshop
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon // Bookshop
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin | Amazon // Bookshop
What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins | Amazon // Bookshop
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune | Amazon // Bookshop

Debut Books We’re Excited to Read Soon:

[24:49] S: Maame by Jessica George (Jan 31, 2023) | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:17] M: Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin (Mar 2, 2023) | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:01] S: My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:43] M: There There by Tommy Orange | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:27] S: Stay With Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:40] M: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong | Amazon // Bookshop

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

Follow Sarah on Instagram: @tkvcommunity

Follow Mia on Instagram: @miasutton5

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 25, 2023

00:32:59

Show notes:

OK, hear us out. We know we’re a book podcast, but every once in a while, we want to talk about other stuff. Like ourselves! Today, we’re answering questions from the Anything But Books tag. Come listen and get to know even more about us and how weird we are. There will be giggles galore, we promise!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Something Bookish:

M: The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon // Bookshop

S: The Book Drop subscription

Books Mentioned:

Fifty Feminist Mantras by Amelia Hruby | Amazon // Bookshop

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon // Bookshop

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

Also Mentioned:

Anything But Books tag on the Zezee With Books blog
Mia’s poetry book, In the Depths

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 18, 2023

00:31:57

Show notes:

Today, we’re talking about reading goals, challenges, and plans - oh my! Basically, we want to improve our reading lives this year and we share how we’re going to make it happen. Our motto for 2023 will definitely be: quality over quantity. But don’t worry, we’ll still have plenty of reading material to bring you each week!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Something Bookish:

[3:13] M: 1) Cookbook buying spree at Barnes and Noble 2) Romance author who faked suicide

[6:25] S: Leaks from Spare by Prince Harry | Amazon // Bookshop

Books Mentioned:

[13:40] Both: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:56] M: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:46] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:40] M: Wintering by Katherine May | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:40] S: Babel by RF Kuang | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:29] S: The One by John Marrs | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:08] S: Scenes From My Life by Michael K. Williams | Amazon // Bookshop

Also Mentioned:

Appalachian Book Club by @readappalachia
RTL Episode 48, How to Read More Books
Fable: The Book Club App

Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 11, 2023

00:32:45

Show notes:

It’s a new year and we know that all you book nerds are like us - busy preparing your reading lists and joining reading challenges for 2023. Well, allow us to add more books to your TBR for this year. In this episode, we’re sharing 14 books that are coming out in early 2023 that we cannot wait to read and we bet you’ll be checking them out, too.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Something Fun for You:

Join The Collective, a small group program all about confidence, led by Sarah, and beginning on January 23rd. Click here for more information.

Something Bookish:

[6:12] S: Scribd. Click here to get 2 months free.

[8:47] M: What’s your reading goal for 2023? Come comment on Instagram and tell us.

Upcoming Releases We’re Excited to Read:

[9:58] S: Spare by Prince Harry (Jan 10) | Amazon // Bookshop

[11:14] M: All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham (Jan 10) | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:42] S: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (March 7) | Amazon // Bookshop

[13:49] M: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey (Jan 17) | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:15] S: Evil Eye by Etaf Rum (March 28) | Amazon // Bookshop

A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:53] M: What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jimenez (March 7) | Amazon // Bookshop

When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:29] S: The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher (April 25) | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:08] M: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (March 14) | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:30] S: Rosewater by Liv Little (April 25) | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:08] M: The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (May 2) | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:24] S: In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune (April 25) | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:00] M: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang (May 16) | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:22] S: Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune (May 2) | Amazon // Bookshop

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:01] M: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (June 6) | Amazon // Bookshop

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 04, 2023

00:31:30

Show notes:

Yay! It’s our first show of 2023. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and we’re so happy to be back in your ears. Today, we’re sharing what we read in December. Spoiler alert: there may or may not be a bunch of Christmas romances. #sorrynotsorry

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Something Bookish:

[5:41] S: Working through a bookish challenge gift with Henry

[7:08] M: I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel | Amazon // Bookshop

Books We Both Read in December:

[9:58] The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon // Bookshop

[10:15] Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel | Amazon

Our December Reads:

[13:42] M: Always, in December by Emily Stone | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:04] S: The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:54] M: The Christmas Key by Lori Wilde | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:41] S: The Selection series by Kiera Cass (9 books): The Selection, The Elite, The One, The Heir, The Crown / Novellas: The Prince, The Guard, The Queen, The Favorite | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:41] M: Fairy Tale by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:07] S: Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:37] M: Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn | Amazon

[28:38] S: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Dec 21, 2022

00:36:05

Show notes:

2022 is coming to a close and we’ve read some amazing books this year. We wanted to share some of our favorites with you, superlative-style, and we hope you enjoy our picks. This is our last episode until 2023, so until then, stay safe and enjoy the holidays! Happy reading!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

[4:08] Bookish Goodie:

Become a patron of our show. You’ll get ALL the amazing bookish goodies, especially our 2022 Star Rating Guide of 4- and 5-star books.

Topics Discussed:

[5:18] 2022 Reading Goals

[6:49] Favorite book covers

[8:14] Books we did not agree on

[12:03] Biggest surprise books

[13:40] Favorite authors

[14:57] Books that made us cry

[16:07] Books we wanted to DNF, but we’re glad we kept reading

[17:49] Books we never want to hear about ever again

[19:49] Books that have stuck with us

[21:11] Favorite main characters

[21:56] An unexpected genre we’ve come to love

[23:20] Favorite book couples

[24:05] Favorite book published in 2022

[24:47] Favorite backlist book

[25:48] Months with highest number of 5 star reads

[27:15] Favorite nonfiction

[28:20] Best audio listen

[29:09] Funniest books

[29:51] Favorite episodes of the podcast

Let’s Take a Trip:

[30:50] S: Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake | Amazon // Bookshop

[32:29] M: The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Dec 14, 2022

00:30:31

Show notes:

We know that this is episode 68 and not 69, but let’s just pretend it is because we’re 12 years old at heart. Whether you’re into the old school bodice rippers, the super steam of CoHo, or the chaste and wholesome, this episode has it all. We’re sharing our favorite sexy time reads and singing at the top of our lungs: “Let’s talk about sex, baby!”

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:28] M: RTL Quiz: Are you a Team Mia or Team Sarah reader?

[4:56] S: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon // Bookshop

S: 2021 Star Rating Guide - on sale!

Our Favorite Sexy Books:

[18:45] M: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:09] S: Scandalized by Ivy Owens | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:40] M: Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:34] S: The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:15] M: The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:02] S: Love in the City series by Jen Morris | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:34] M: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:45] S: If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:24] M: The Perfect Christmas by Debbie Macomber | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:08] S: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:54] M: Angels Fall by Nora Roberts | Amazon // Bookshop

Also Mentioned:

The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[27:14] M: Resting Scrooge Face by Meghan Quinn | Amazon

[28:47] S: Half Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith | Amazon // Bookshop

Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Dec 07, 2022

00:35:18

Show notes:

Another month of reading is in the books! We’re sharing 11 books with you that we read in November. Memoirs, hard-hitting fiction, and… an intelligent octopus? You know it’s always a reading smörgåsbord around these parts. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Some Things We’re Excited to Share:

[3:10] M: The Fireside, a private community for women seeking friendship and support

[4:29] S: The Collective, a small group program where we spend six weeks diving deep into a topic that is important to women

Books We Read in November:

[8:57] Both: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins | Amazon // Bookshop

[10:02] S: A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon // Bookshop

A Little Hope by Ethan Joella | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:15] M: Edge of Collapse by Kyla Stone | Amazon

[13:44] S: Friends, Lovers, & The Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:29] M: We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez | Amazon // Bookshop

[17:18] S: I’ll Show Myself Out by Jessi Klein | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:37] M: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:17] S: How to Be Eaten by Maria Aldermann | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:09] M: Hudson Taylor by Janet + Geoff Benge | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:30] S: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:38] M: Later by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[29:45] Extra Books We Read in November

Let’s Take a Trip:

[31:17] S: Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given | Amazon // Bookshop

[32:57] M: The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Nov 30, 2022

00:25:31

Show notes:

We love books. We love food. What’s better than an episode that brings you both?! We’ve prepared dinner party menus for you, but book style. There are lots of courses, so we hope this satisfies your reading appetite. But we have to know: which dinner party would you choose to attend?

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[2:25] S: Digital Reading Journal

[3:47] M: Go take yourself on the self care book date!

Our Book Dinner Menus:

PRE-DINNER DRINKS:

[5:59] M: Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente | Amazon // Bookshop

[7:20] S: The Measure by Nikki Erlick | Amazon // Bookshop

APPETIZERS:

[8:14] M: Later by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[9:15] S: Book Lovers by Emily Henry | Amazon // Bookshop

SOUP:

[10:24] M: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson | Amazon // Bookshop

[11:24] S: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay | Amazon // Bookshop

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

FIRST COURSE:

[12:43] M: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:02] S: Unprotected by Billy Porter | Amazon // Bookshop

SECOND COURSE:

[14:56] M: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune | Amazon // Bookshop

A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:32] S: A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum | Amazon // Bookshop

DESSERT:

[17:11] M: The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:13] S: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[21:25] M: The Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:48] S: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Nov 23, 2022

00:51:04

Show notes:

Podcasts are so much fun and we can’t get enough of them, which is good since we host this show. In this episode, you’ll get ALL the podcast recommendations you’ll ever want - true crime, business, and of course, BOOKISH. Maybe we’re biased, but bookish podcasts are our fave. Tune in to add a bunch of shows to your playlist. But RTL will always be #1 in your heart… right?

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[5:08] M: RTL coffee mug

[5:43] S: Go become a patron of your favorite podcasts!

Non-Bookish Podcasts We Love:

TRUE CRIME

[8:05] S: The System by Kim Kardashian

Serial

[9:50] M: Crime Junkie

[10:46] S: To Live and Die in L.A.

[11:46] M: Disappeared

[12:47] M: Medical Murders

[13:36] M: The Letter

BUSINESS

[14:58] S: The Strategy Hour Podcast

[15:59] M: Ann Kroeker Writing Coach

Writer’s Coaching with Sarah + Mia

[16:43] S: The Confident Coaches Podcast

[17:33] M: Content Creation Made Easy

[18:18] S: UnF*ck Your Brain

[19:42] M: Online Marketing Made Easy

[20:45] S: Off the Grid

[21:42] M: The Hustle Sanely Podcast

NEWS

[22:14] S: The Daily

[23:32] M: The Pour Over

[24:11] M: This Day in History Class

MISC NON-BOOK PODS

[24:48] S: Comments by Celebs

[26:03] M: Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

[27:06] S: Good Influence

[27:52] M: Behind the Bastards

[28:58] S: Under the Influence

[30:41] M: Ologies

[31:45] M: The Life Eclectic

Bookish Podcasts We Love:

[32:46] M: By the Book

[34:30] S: Bad on Paper

[35:38] M: Overdue

[36:32] S: From the Front Porch

[37:09] M: Get Booked

What Should I Read Next

[37:51] S: Currently Reading

All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle | Amazon // Bookshop

[39:05] M: All the Books!

[39:45] S: Literally Reading

[40:22] M: Buzzed British Book Club

[41:32] S: Poured Over

[42:17] M: Professional Book Nerds

[43:05] S: Sarah’s Bookshelves Live

[43:56] M: Read Aloud Revival

[44:47] S: Book Talk Etc.

Let’s Take a Trip:

[46:53] S: Anon Pls. by Deuxmoi | Amazon // Bookshop

[48:13] M: The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Nov 16, 2022

00:32:40

Show notes:

We know, we know - as Sarah says, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! BUT it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, especially when it comes to books. Today, we’re sharing the holiday books we’re excited to dive into this season. Plus, we talk about which The Grinch movie is the correct version, Christmas hell (eek!), ephemeral marshmallows, and what the heck is a kringle anyway?! Happy (early) Holidays, friends!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:14] S - Booktrovert t-shirt from Etsy

[5:17] M - 100 best books scratch-off poster from Amazon

Holiday Books We Read Last Year and Loved:

[11:10] S - Always in December by Emily Stone | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:51] M - Olfaction by Kristin Rouse | Amazon

10 Holiday Books We’re Excited to Read:

[14:13] M - The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:28] S - Winter Street series by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:54] M - All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:11] S - The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:15] M - You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:25] S - 25 Days of Christmas by Poppy Alexander | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:30] M - Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichart | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:11] S - The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (out Dec. 6) | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:53] M - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:58] S - Winterland by Rae Meadows (out Nov. 29) | Amazon // Bookshop

Other Books Mentioned:

[10:01] Debbie Macomber books | Amazon

[17:50] In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:30] The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:18] The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[28:23] M - One Last Gift by Emily Stone | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:00] S - The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Nov 09, 2022

00:38:16

Show notes:

When was the last time you read a book series? Did you love it? Hate it? Somewhere in between? In this episode, we’re talking about how we feel about book series, the ones we love, the ones we will NEVER read, and the ones we’re excited to check out. Your TBR is already a million books long, what’s a few more?

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:26] S - RTL Phone Case

[5:01] M - Book blog: Pages and Paw Prints by Stephanie

[14:08] Book Series We Have No Interest in Reading

[15:54] Books That We Wish Would Become a Series

Book Series We Absolutely Love:

[18:48] M - Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:40] S - The Thousandth Floor series by Katharine McGee | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:42] M - The Dark Tower series by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:16] S - Love in the City series by Jen Morris | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:00] M - Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:49] S - American Royals series by Katharine McGee | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:34] M - Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:17] S - Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:32] M - Borrowed World series by Franklin Horton | Amazon

[28:33] S - The Royal We series by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan | Amazon // Bookshop

Book Series We Haven’t Read Yet But Want To:

[29:32] M - The Poppy War series by R.F. Kuang | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:20] S - Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:55] M - Brooklyn Brujas series by Zoraida Córdova | Amazon // Bookshop

[31:43] S - Amari + the Night Brothers by BB Alston | Amazon // Bookshop

[32:27] M - Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake | Amazon // Bookshop

[33:05] S - The Arthur Less series by Andrew Sean Greer | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[35:39] S - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan | Amazon // Bookshop

[37:01] M - The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Nov 02, 2022

00:41:05

Show notes:

We’ve finished another month of wonderful books. So many books. All the books. In this episode, you again get another super-sized recap of 12 books that we read in October. We love spoiling you with extra reviews, what can we say? We also love buddy reading books, so that helps, too. Crack open your TBR, it’s gonna be a good episode.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:07] M - Fiction and food pairings from BookRiot

[4:50] S - What Should I Read Next episode 351, live conversation with TJ Klune, Tia Williams, Brendan Slocumb and Andrew Sean Greer

Books We Read Together:

[8:04] Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:44] It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

Our Other October Reads:

[15:18] M - Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:43] S - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:13] M - Murder at Teal’s Pond by David Bushman and Mark T. Givens | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:32] S - Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:16] M - Book of Night by Holly Black | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:28] S - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:41] M - Indescribable by Louie Giglio | Amazon // Bookshop

[29:30] S - The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James | Amazon // Bookshop

[31:47] M - G.I. Joe & Lillie: Remembering a Life of Love and Loyalty by Joseph S. Bonsall |

Amazon // Bookshop

[33:11] S - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker | Amazon // Bookshop

[36:25] Extra Books We Read in October

Let’s Take a Trip:

[37:25] M - Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield | Amazon // Bookshop

[38:25] S - The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain | Amazon // Bookshop

Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Oct 26, 2022

00:29:43

Show notes:

Today, we’re talking about how our thoughts on books and our reading habits have changed since starting this podcast over a year ago. It’s fun to compare then vs. now and see what’s changed and how we’ve influenced each other’s reading. Come listen and reflect with us. The podcast is our favorite thing to do each week, so thanks for letting us do it and being loyal listeners!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

Go get caught up on the podcast! We’ve got 60 other episodes for your listening pleasure.

Our Favorite Bookish Episodes:

Mia - Episode 30, Book Nerd Confessions

Sarah - Episode 38, Bookish Pet Peeves (non-bookish honorable mention: Episode 50, Ask Us Anything)

Let’s Take a Trip:

[25:07] Sarah - The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:23] Mia - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi | Amazon // Bookshop

Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Oct 19, 2022

00:25:39

Show notes:

We thrive on adding as many books to your TBR as possible, so this might come as a surprise, but maybe there are books and authors you SHOULDN’T read. Gasp! We know, we can’t believe we said it either. But it’s true. Not every book and not every author is for everyone and that’s totally fine. In this episode, we talk about authors that just aren’t for us and how we’ve come to that realization. Plus, feral hogs, asking to get adopted, and a 40th birthday trip - you never know what you’ll hear on this podcast.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Books We Both Love, Monthly Overflow Books, Bookish Conundrums, and The New Books in Our Lives plus a private community for RTL Book Nerds only, you’re going to love being a part of our Patreon. Not only that, but you’re helping to support our show by saying I LOVE WHAT YOU DO.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:01] Mia - Fable (book club app)

[4:44] Sarah - Custom book embosser from Etsy

Let’s Take a Trip:

[19:37] Mia - Fairy Tale by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:52] Sarah - Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

Follow Sarah: @tkvcommunity

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Oct 12, 2022

00:32:40

Show notes:

Maybe it’s obvious, but you can’t have books if you don’t have characters. They’re kind of a necessity. In this episode, we’re sharing the types of characters we love to read, along with some book recs where you can find those characters. Unreliable narrators, grumpy curmudgeons, and more - you won’t want to miss this one!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:22] Sarah - The Moms Are Not Alright: Inside America’s New Parenting Crisis by Anne Helen Petersen (This is a Scribd original, so it’s only available on Scribd. Here’s a link where you can join Scribd for 2 months free.)

[6:52] Mia - In the Depths (Mia’s poetry collection), eBook available for $6.99 through the end of 2022

Books Mentioned:

[8:43] Mia - Life of Pi by Yann Martel | Amazon // Bookshop

[9:10] Mia - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins | Amazon // Bookshop

[10:16] Sarah - The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch | Amazon // Bookshop

[11:04] Sarah - Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:05] Sarah - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:01] Mia - It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:59] Mia - The Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:36] Sarah - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee | Amazon // Bookshop

[17:42] Sarah - Scandalized by Ivy Owens | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:38] Mia - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:29] Mia - All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:47] Sarah - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:46] Sarah - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:54] Sarah - Holdout by Jeffrey Kluger | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:09] Sarah - The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:03] Sarah - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:11] Sarah - The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren | Amazon // Bookshop

[28:39] Mia - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[29:29] Sarah - Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:42] Mia - Walden by Henry David Thoreau | Amazon // Bookshop

Also mentioned:

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Oct 05, 2022

00:43:57

Show notes:

September Super-Size Surprise! We’re bringing you 12 books for this recap episode instead of 10. Don’t ever say we didn’t give you anything! As always, the books we read run the gamut of all genres and there are a couple of books we read together (and didn’t agree on our ratings, shocker!). Also, don’t forget to check out our Overflow bonus episode for patrons this Friday for the other 11 books we read this month. If you’re not a patron yet, what are ya waitin’ for, huh?

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:40] Sarah - Books Merch Shop on Amazon

[5:51] Mia - YouTube Video by The Curly Reader: 5 Bookish Podcasts I’ve Been Loving Lately (we’re featured!)

The Books We Read Together:

[8:23] All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

[11:46] No One Crosses the Wolf by Lisa Nikolidakis | Amazon // Bookshop

Our Individual September Reads:

[16:10] Mia - Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:25] Sarah - This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:32] Mia - The Dragon Defenders by James Russell | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:44] Sarah - The Displacements by Bruce Holsinger | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:00] Mia - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:44] Sarah - People Person by Candice Carty-Williams | Amazon // Bookshop

[29:26] Mia - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon // Bookshop

[34:23] Sarah - The Family Outing by Jessi Hempel | Amazon // Bookshop

[36:27] Mia - One Blood for Kids by Ken Ham | Amazon // Bookshop

[37:29] Sarah - The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley | Amazon // Bookshop

[40:52] Let’s Take a Trip:

Mia - Candy Coated Murder by Kathleen Suzette | Amazon

Sarah - The Light Through the Leaves by Glendy Vanderah | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Sep 28, 2022

00:27:56

Show notes:

How exactly do you rate a book? What criteria do you use? What makes you add or take away a star? Is a 3-star rating positive? We get asked these questions quite frequently and that’s what we’ll be discussing in this episode. Plus, we share our most recent 1-star, 2-star, 3-star, etc. reads. Thanks for being a 5-star listener!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:38] Mia - Tailored Book Recommendations (TBR) by Bookriot

[4:40] Sarah - As promised, here’s a cute picture of Henry

[19:01] Books Mentioned:

Mia - Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott | Amazon // Bookshop

Sarah - Sweet Valley High, Double Love by Francine Pascal | Amazon

Mia - Mama Bear Apologetics by Hilary Morgan Ferrer | Amazon // Bookshop

Sarah - No One Crosses the Wolf by Lisa Nikolidakis | Amazon // Bookshop

Mia - Wake Me After the Apocalypse by Jordan Rivet | Amazon // Bookshop

Sarah - The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean | Amazon // Bookshop

Mia - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner | Amazon // Bookshop

Sarah - This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon // Bookshop

Mia - One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:07] Let’s Take a Trip:

Sarah - My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante | Amazon // Bookshop

Mia - Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Sep 21, 2022

00:23:31

Show notes:

In this episode, we’re digging into audiobooks. The good, the bad, and everything in between. We share our favorite fiction and nonfiction audiobook recs, our thoughts on the controversy surrounding audiobooks, the pros and cons of audiobooks, and tips for how to get started with audiobooks. How many times can we say audiobooks in one episode description? To paraphrase Michael Scott, you have no idea how high we can fly.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:40] Sarah - RTL Reading Quiz: Are you Team Sarah or Team Mia?

[4:14] Mia - RTL long-sleeved tee

Our FAVORITE Audiobook:

[15:12] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir | Amazon // Bookshop

Fiction Audiobook Recs:

[17:00] Mia:

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch | Amazon // Bookshop

There’s Something About Merry by Codi Hall | Amazon // Bookshop

Winders by Ryan O’Nan | Amazon // Bookshop

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery | Amazon // Bookshop

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong | Amazon // Bookshop

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas | Amazon // Bookshop

Circe by Madeline Miller | Amazon // Bookshop

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness | Amazon // Bookshop

[17:34] Sarah:

Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston | Amazon // Bookshop

Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews | Amazon // Bookshop

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi | Amazon // Bookshop

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon // Bookshop

Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O’Connell | Amazon // Bookshop

Nonfiction Audiobook Recs:

[18:10] Mia:

Know My Name by Chanel Miller | Amazon // Bookshop

Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie | Amazon

A Promised Land by Barack Obama | Amazon // Bookshop

Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton | Amazon // Bookshop

I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey | Amazon // Bookshop

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:06] Sarah:

Unprotected by Billy Porter | Amazon // Bookshop

Open Book by Jessica Simpson | Amazon // Bookshop

Mean Baby by Selma Blair | Amazon // Bookshop

Bomb Shelter by Mary Laura Philpott | Amazon // Bookshop

We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union | Amazon // Bookshop

Wild by Cheryl Strayed | Amazon // Bookshop

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey | Amazon // Bookshop

A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost | Amazon // Bookshop

The Storyteller by Dave Grohl | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:12] Let’s Take a Trip:

Mia - Finding Me by Viola Davis | Amazon // Bookshop

Sarah - I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt | Amazon // Bookshop

Other Mentions:

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley | Amazon // Bookshop

Strawberry Spring podcast, based on a short story by Stephen King

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Sep 14, 2022

00:34:00

Show notes:

Spooky season is almost upon us and we want to prepare you with a list of reads that will get you in that fall and Halloween kind of vibe. We’ve got everything from magical realism to mystery thrillers to outright terrifying horror stories to share with you today. If you need to read these books under the covers at noon with all the lights on inside, we won’t judge. We also share our thoughts on seasonal reading. Stay spooky, friends!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[6:19] Mia - Stories for Coffee (BookTube channel)

[7:20] Sarah - The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean | Amazon // Bookshop

All the Spooky Reads:

[14:45] Sarah - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:52] Mia - Night Film by Marisha Pessl | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:06] Sarah - Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:08] Mia - Salem’s Lot by Stephen King | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:52] Sarah - A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:13] Mia - Home Before Dark by Riley Sager | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:36] Sarah - Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:42] Mia - The Night Swim by Megan Goldin | Amazon // Bookshop

[26:40] Sarah - Hide by Kiersten White | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:49] Mia - The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty | Amazon // Bookshop

[29:22] Sarah’s Bonus Recs:

The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow | Amazon // Bookshop

Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor | Amazon // Bookshop

Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian | Amazon // Bookshop

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James | Amazon // Bookshop

The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[30:38] Sarah - A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella | Amazon // Bookshop

[31:59] Mia - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Sep 07, 2022

00:38:59

Show notes:

August is over and we both are kind of glad to see it go, at least for our personal lives. But for our reading lives, August was a pretty good month and we are sharing 10 of our August reads with you today. There are 15 other books we have to share with you on our Overflow episode for patrons, so don’t forget to join so you can hear those reviews! We really missed you all after our break from last week and we’re so happy to get back to our regularly scheduled episodes.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[6:12] Sarah - PangoBooks (Follow Sarah and Mia on PangoBooks)

[7:55] Mia - Overdue Podcast

Our August Reads:

[11:20] Mia - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:10] Sarah - Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Baron | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:51] Mia - Confess by Colleen Hoover | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:02] Sarah - How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale | Amazon // Bookshop

[19:51] Mia - The Dream Giver by Bruce H. Wilkinson | Amazon // Bookshop

[22:02] Sarah - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Amazon // Bookshop

[24:15] Mia - One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

[27:53] Sarah - I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy | Amazon // Bookshop

[30:24] Mia - Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson | Amazon // Bookshop

[32:37] Sarah - Scandalized by Ivy Owens | Amazon // Bookshop

Let’s Take a Trip:

[36:36] Mia - The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin | Amazon // Bookshop

[37:24] Sarah - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Aug 24, 2022

00:19:05

Show notes:

It’s back to school time! School supplies, new clothes, drop-off lines, oh my! In this episode, we’re sharing 10 books that will put you in the back to school frame of mind. And as a bonus, Mia shares a few read aloud books she plans to use in homeschool this year with her kids. We’re sending you and the kiddos happy school year vibes.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[2:22] Go check out our merch store for some cool RTL swag!

10 Back to School Book Recs:

[6:02] Sarah - Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight | Amazon // Bookshop

[7:10] Mia - The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky | Amazon // Bookshop

[8:18] Sarah - Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé | Amazon // Bookshop

[9:22] Mia - The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Amazon // Bookshop

[10:33] Sarah - On the Subject of Unmentionable Things by Julia Walton | Amazon // Bookshop

[11:13] Mia - Paper Towns by John Green | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:14] Sarah - Mostly Likely by Sarah Watson | Amazon // Bookshop

[13:30] Mia - Skippy Dies by Paul Murray | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:44] Sarah - *bonus rec* Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:12] Sarah - The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch | Amazon // Bookshop

[16:28] Mia - All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven | Amazon // Bookshop

[17:35] Mia’s Homeschool Read Alouds:

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett | Amazon // Bookshop

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl | Amazon // Bookshop

New Kid by Jerry Craft | Amazon // Bookshop

Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Amazon // Bookshop

Hudson Taylor by Janet + Geoff Benge | Amazon // Bookshop

Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates | Amazon // Bookshop

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Aug 17, 2022

00:22:29

Show notes:

In this minisode, we’re answering This or That questions - bookish style! We’ve gotten to know each other’s book tastes pretty well, but we still manage to surprise each other every once in a while with our answers. As you’re listening, we challenge you to guess which answers we’d pick.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[1:39] Sarah - Netgalley

[2:38] Mia - RTL water bottle

Last 5-star Books We Read:

[19:54] Sarah - We Are Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:38] Mia - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig | Amazon // Bookshop

Related Links:

or-that-bookish-edition.html"> This or That blog post from Falconer’s Library (2017) that inspired this episode

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Aug 10, 2022

00:29:17

Show notes:

Well, we blinked and another month is over. Could summer just slow down a little bit, please? The good thing about it is we get to bring you 10 books to recap our July reading lives. We each had a lot of 4- and 5-star books to bring you, so as always, get your TBRs ready! Happy summer reading, friends. P.S. Don’t forget to check out our July Overflow episode for patrons, coming out this Friday, where we share the 17 other books we read in July.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:56] Mia - Barack Obama’s 2022 Summer Reading List [see graphic]

[5:36] Sarah - Trello for easy book title organization

Our July Books:

[9:21] Mia - Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon

[10:50] Sarah - The Measure by Nikki Erlich | Amazon // Bookshop

[12:42] Mia - So Not Meant to Be by Meghan Quinn | Amazon // Bookshop

[14:20] Sarah - All of This by Rebecca Woolf (ARC, available Aug. 16) | Amazon // Bookshop

[15:54] Mia - Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage | Amazon // Bookshop

[18:06] Sarah - Unprotected by Billy Porter | Amazon // Bookshop

[20:04] Mia - The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat | Amazon // Bookshop

[21:47] Sarah - Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan | Amazon // Bookshop

[23:46] Mia - After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon // Bookshop

[25:38] Sarah - On the Subject of Unmentionable Things by Julia Walton (ARC, available Aug. 23) | Amazon // Bookshop

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Aug 03, 2022

00:36:21

Show notes:

We are celebrating 50 episodes of the podcast today! We asked the listeners to send in questions they want to know about us and we had the absolute best time responding. There were many giggles to be had, as always, because we’re just a couple of weirdos who love books and making each other laugh. Here’s to the next 50 episodes!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[1:30] Sarah - The Summer I Turned Pretty show

[3:13] Mia - Episode 23, You Know You’re a Book Nerd If…

Questions Asked:

[4:04] How did you guys meet?

[8:06] Why did you want to start a podcast?

[10:27] Where is Mia traveling to next?

[12:20] Dream book vacation?

[15:10] How much do you spend on books a month/year? Do you budget?

[17:13] One thing on your bucket list?

[18:40] If you could relive any moment from your life, what would it be?

[22:30] Any books you vehemently disagree on?

[23:25] If you could only recommend one book, what would it be and why?

[26:20] You have to punch a book character in the face - who would it be and why?

[28:01] You have a room in your house for a library, what style will it be?

[30:39] Library holds - how do you manage them when they all come in at once?

[32:22] What book’s ending has shocked you the most?

[33:28] Favorite book of all time?

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Jul 27, 2022

00:25:15

Show notes:

We’re doing it again! We assigned each other a book to read and then waited a few weeks with nervous anticipation for the reviews. Are you taking bets? Did we love the books we were assigned to read or did we hate them? We hate to be those people, but… you’ll have to listen to find out! [insert evil laugh]

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Assigned Books:

[1:58] The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

[3:52] The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

Bookish Goodies:

[6:18] Sarah - IG account: Erika @dailyebookdeals

[7:21] Mia - RTL Sad Books Mug

Other Books Mentioned:

The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

Columbine by Dave Cullen

The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

See Jane Snap by Bethany Crandell (shout out to our listener Kimberly @coffeebooksandnature on this one)

The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

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Jul 20, 2022

00:18:46

Show notes:

We read A LOT of books and the number one question we get is how we do it. Well, never fear, we have some great tips in this minisode for you to help you read more books more frequently. It can be done, we promise!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:00] Sarah - Scribd - use this link for 60 days free!

[4:15] Mia - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

[6:35] 8 Tips on How to Read More

Related Links:

Episode 27: How to DNF a Book

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Jul 13, 2022

00:31:09

Show notes:

Let’s do some book matchmaking today, shall we? In the same way that restaurants will recommend a particular wine to go with your dinner, we’ll be recommending books that pair well together. Just think of us as your gourmet book connoisseurs!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[4:28] Mia - The Read Aloud Revival Podcast hosted by Sarah Mackenzie

[6:33] Sarah - Bookish tattoos

Book Pairings:

[8:25] Mia - Dracula by Bram Stoker, The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova, Dracul by Dacre Stoker

[11:09] Sarah - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee, Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman

[13:18] Mia - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, Becoming Odyssa by Jennifer Pharr Davis, Wild by Cheryl Strayed

[16:08] Sarah - Verity by Colleen Hoover, The Push by Ashley Audrain

[18:10] Mia - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber

[19:55] Sarah - One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London, If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

[22:08] Mia - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert, Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand

[24:15] Sarah - Olympus Texas by Stacey Swann, We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange

[25:36] Mia - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams

[27:45] Sarah - People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jul 06, 2022

00:29:33

Show notes:

It’s recap time! Tune in for 10 of our June reads. We read some really great books in the month of June and have lots of 4- and 5-star reads to share. Is your TBR list growing by leaps and bounds? We hope so and we have no apologies for it.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:08] Mia - There and Back by Jimmy Chin

[4:33] Sarah - Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton

Our June Reads:

[8:10] Mia - The Borrowed World by Franklin Horton and Ashes of the Unspeakable by Franklin Horton

[10:43] Sarah - The Perfect Neighborhood by Liz Alterman (available July 12)

[12:03] Mia - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

[13:56] Sarah - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

[16:07] Mia - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

[18:37] Sarah - You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

[20:57] Mia - Kaleidoscope by Cecily Wong

[22:40] Sarah - The Bright Side Running Club by Josie Lloyd

[24:33] Mia - If You Tell by Gregg Olsen

[26:26] Sarah - Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith

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Jun 29, 2022

00:27:36

Show notes:

Ahhh, magical realism. It’s a genre that Sarah and Mia both love because it’s like real life, with a little bit of spice. In this episode, we’ll talk about what magical realism is, how it differs from fantasy books, what we love about this genre, and of course, we’ll include some book recommendations. It’s just how we do it, folks.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:50] Sarah - Storygraph

[5:10] Mia - Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak

Magical Realism Reads:

[10:08] Mia - Life of Pi by Yann Martel

[11:02] Sarah - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

[12:09] Mia - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

[13:58] Sarah - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

[15:38] Mia - Chocolat by Joanne Harris

[17:11] Sarah - The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa

[19:07] Mia - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

[20:39] Sarah - In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

[21:55] Mia - The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom

[24:01] Sarah - The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

[25:30] Sarah’s Bonus Recs:

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston

Landline by Rainbow Rowell

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Practical Magic series by Alice Hoffman

[26:16] Sarah’s Magical Realism TBR list:

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw

Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor

The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

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* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jun 22, 2022

00:32:53

Show notes:

Summer summer summertime! It’s finally here. And this is a great time for us to recommend some summer reads that’ll satisfy you while you’re reading pool- or beachside, or even in your backyard. Here are 19 unputdownable books with a summer flavor. Start gathering them now so you don’t have to put down your mai tais to go find something to read.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[6:00] Sarah - The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. Sloan

[8:10] Mia - In the Depths (a poetry collection) written by Mia Sutton and designed by Sarah Hartley

Summer Reading Recs:

[12:21] Mia - Falling by TJ Newman

[13:08] Sarah - People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

[13:49] Mia - Verity by Colleen Hoover

[14:53] Sarah - The Love in the City series by Jen Morris

[15:48] Mia - wow no thank you by Samantha Irby

[17:01] Sarah - Cover Story by Susan Rigetti

[17:58] Mia - Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

[18:38] Sarah - The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

[19:22] Mia - The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn

[20:25] Sarah - A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow*

[21:16] Mia - Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton

[22:10] Sarah - The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberly, Austin Sigmund Broka

[23:04] Mia - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby

[24:18] Sarah - The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle

[25:40] Mia - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

[26:55] Sarah - 28 Summers by Elin Hildebrand

[28:30] Mia - I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey

[29:23] Sarah - Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid

[30:33] Sarah - The Last Flight by Julie Clark

*Sarah mentioned this book being inspired by Cinderella. It's actually a Sleeping Beauty retelling. She apologizes for the misspeak.

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Jun 15, 2022

00:26:38

Show notes:

We’re so excited to celebrate Pride Month on the podcast! We’ve got 10 beautiful books by and about LGBTQ people to recommend to you that encompass many different genres. LGBTQ stories are so important to the world because they remind us all that love is love.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[6:32] Mia - Book Trigger Warnings (website)

[7:30] Sarah - A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss (John Oliver)

Pride Month Reads:

[9:57] Sarah - Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

[11:30] Mia - Anita Blake series by Laurell K. Hamilton

[13:28] Sarah - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

[15:01] Mia - The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn

[16:42] Sarah - The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch

[18:12] Mia - Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby

[19:44] Sarah - All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

[21:09] Mia - Untamed by Glennon Doyle

[22:19] Sarah - This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel

[23:45] Mia - The Extraordinaries by TJ Klune

[25:13] Honorable Mentions:

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

A Little Life by Hanya Yanigahara

Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer

Anything by TJ Klune

Related episodes:

Episode 26: 18 Books We Love by Black Authors

Episode 39: 10 Books by Asian Authors We Think You Should Read

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jun 08, 2022

00:33:02

Show notes:

We’re back again to share 10 books that we read in the month of May. This time, Sarah and Mia might have switched out their reading habits. Sarah read a little bit of everything this month, while Mia mostly read light and fluffy romances. What is happening?! Also, we’ll share the 15 other books we read in our May Overflow episode for patrons, so don’t miss out on that!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[5:16] Sarah - Literally Reading podcast

[6:07] Mia - RTL Master Book List - check it out by becoming a patron

Our May Reads:

[10:10] Mia - The Words by Ashley Jade

[12:22] Sarah - The Heart of the Deal by Lindsay MacMillan

[14:23] Mia - Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

[16:31] Sarah - The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

[18:58] Mia - The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn

[20:55] Sarah - Darling Girl by Liz Michalski

[23:01] Mia - The Reunion by Meghan Quinn

[24:37] Sarah - The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

[26:48] Mia - The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

[28:50] Sarah - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (available August 30)

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jun 01, 2022

00:34:14

Show notes:

🎶It’s the mid-way countdown! 🎶 Wait, that’s not how the song goes. Anyway, we wanted to share with you our favorite books from the first half of 2022. But we wanted to do it our way, superlative style! Come check out the books that have made us laugh, cry, and unexpectedly fall in love. Here’s to the next half of 2022 and more books that we get to read!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:56] Mia - Readers’ Most Anticipated Books of Summer from Goodreads

[4:33] Sarah - Love in the City series by Jen Morris

[6:50] Our Fave Books of 2022… So Far

[8:01] Mia - It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover (also discussed in episodes 20, 29, 34)

[9:08] Sarah - Cover Story by Susan Rigetti (also discussed in episode 37)

[10:23] Sarah - Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman (also discussed in episode 33)

Chris Evans interview

[12:04] Mia - Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune (also discussed in episodes 17, 19, 35)

[13:26] Mia - See Jane Snap by Bethany Crandell (also discussed in episode 37)

[14:52] Sarah - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

[16:30] Sarah - Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover (also discussed in episodes 29, 33, 35)

[17:41] Mia - All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood (also discussed in the April 2022 Overflow bonus episode for patrons)

[19:07] Mia - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (also discussed in episodes 3, 5, 28)

[20:14] Sarah - The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith (also discussed in episodes 21, 31)

[21:33] Sarah - The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch (also discussed in episode 25)

[23:09] Mia - Falling by TJ Newman (also discussed in episodes 4, 16, 29, 32)

[25:01] Mia - Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey (also discussed in episode 33)

[26:18] Sarah - Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews

[27:56] Sarah - Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston (also discussed in episode 29)

[29:42] Mia - Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover (also discussed in episode 36)

[31:33] Mia - The Push by Ashley Audrain

[31:42] Mia - Corrie ten Boom by Janet Benge

[32:00] Mia - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

[32:33] Sarah - The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

[32:51] Sarah - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

[33:01] Sarah - Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

May 25, 2022

00:26:53

Show notes:

Do you ever read a description for a book and get drawn to certain words? Words that make you want to immediately read the story without knowing much else about it? We get it because that happens to us all the time. Those sneaky book marketers know what they’re doing! In this episode, we share the buzzwords that light us up and also a few that turn us away.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:36] Modern Mrs. Darcy “Quick Lit” post about her April reads

[3:45] Mia - Fault Lines by Emily Itami

[5:01] Sarah - New bookshelves

[7:48] Sarah - Feminist bookends

[10:11] Book Buzzwords

[14:22] All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

[16:05] The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

[16:18] TJ Klune Books: The House in the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door

[18:41] Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

[19:21] Packing for Mars by Mary Roach

[20:51] Anti-Buzzword Books:

[21:06] Sarah - The Grace Year by Kim Liggett (Sarah loved this!)

[23:33] Sarah - The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

[23:44] Sarah - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

[23:55] Sarah - Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (Sarah loved this!)

[24:12] Sarah - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

[24:39] Mia - How to Stop Time by Matt Haig (Mia loved this one!)

[24:49] Mia - When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

May 18, 2022

00:28:34

Show notes:

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we thought it fitting to share with you our favorite books by Asian authors. Plus, Mia shares why she has a personal connection to this month. If you’ve been around our show before, you know that we try to read widely and diversely and love checking out “own voices” books especially - and the 10 books on this list do not disappoint. Get your TBRs ready, you know what to do!

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[7:18] Mia - Artemis by Andy Weir

[9:09] Sarah - It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn by Jason Tharp

Books by Asian Authors:

[13:05] Mia - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

[14:32] Sarah - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

[16:07] Mia - Songs of Willow Frost by Jamie Ford

[17:53] Sarah - A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

[18:52] Mia - The Leavers by Lisa Ko

[20:03] Sarah - To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

[20:58] Mia - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

[22:07] Sarah - The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

[23:54] Mia - Saris and a Single Malt by Sweta Srivastava Vikram

[25:31] Sarah - Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi

[26:48] Bonus books:

Mia - These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Mia - The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang

Mia - In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park

Sarah - The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka

Sarah - The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd

Sarah - Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen

Sarah - Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel

Sarah - That Kind of Mother by Rumman Alam

Related episode:

Listen to episode 26, 18 Books We Love by Black Authors

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

May 11, 2022

00:27:21

Show notes:

We love authors and we love books. We really do! But… sometimes authors do very strange things in their books that just grind our gears. Why do they do them? We have no idea, but we sure want to talk about it and share our bookish pet peeves with you. What do you think, do we raise valid points or are we just picky readers? Maybe don’t answer that.

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[8:50] The Orangutan Librarian (book blog)

[9:55] NEW RTL podcast merch (coffee mugs, phone cases, stickers, t-shirts, and more!)

[12:03] Bookish Pet Peeves:

Sarah - This is the passage about the overly complicated language in a sex scene.

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Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

May 04, 2022

00:38:22

Show notes:

Time to wrap, wrap, wrap it up! Here are 10 books that we read in the month of April. 5 books from Sarah, 5 books from Mia. Some good, some not so good, but that’s OK. Also, spoiler alert - there will be Colleen Hoover books on this list. #sorrynotsorry

Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.

Bookish Goodies:

[3:25] Book Page

[4:38] Brightly

[5:12] What We Read in April:

[8:06 - Sarah] The Lifestyle by Taylor Hahn (available June 7)

[10:05 - Mia] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

[14:23 - Sarah] Cover Story by Susan Rigetti

[16:27 - Mia] Devoted by Dean Koontz

[19:19 - Sarah] A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia (available July 26)

[21:51 - Mia] Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

[24:47 - Sarah] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (available July 5)

[28:37 - Mia] Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

[31:38 - Sarah] Confess by Colleen Hoover

[34:20 - Mia] See Jane Snap by Bethany Crandell

[37:37] Overflow Books for Patron:

[Mia] All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood

[Mia] The Lucky Escape by Heather Manley

[Mia] Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

[Sarah] If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

[Sarah] The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

[Sarah] The Love You Deserve by Jen Morris

[Sarah] The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

[Sarah] Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Follow Sarah: @thekindredvoice

Follow Mia: @miasutton55

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 27, 2022

00:28:35

Show notes:

We have a confession to make: We hoard books. There! We said it! We’re two bookish nerds, so it makes sense, right? But the problem comes with having many (too many?) unread books on our shelves. Listen in to today’s episode as we shop our own shelves and make a pact (with many exit clauses) to read our selected titles.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Henry and the Chalk Dragon by Jennifer Trafton
- Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
- The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal
- The Astronaut and the Star by Jen Comfort
- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
- Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover
- New Kid by Jerry Craft
- The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
- The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
- The Extraordinaires by TJ Klune
- Mother in the Dark by Kayla Maiuri (available August 9)
- Commencement by J. Courtney Sullivan
Also mentioned:
- Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 20, 2022

00:33:39

Show notes:

We love books that make us FEEL something, even if it’s a sad feeling. Because let’s face it, sometimes you just need a long, cathartic cry while reading a beautiful story. In this episode, we’re bringing you 10 books that made us cry (plus, some honorable mentions!), so get your tissues ready. Don’t worry, we won’t judge.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey
- My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
- Corrie ten Boom by Janet Benge
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
- All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
- Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
- The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
- Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
- One Day in December by Josie Silver
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Also mentioned:
- Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod
- Reacher TV series on Prime Video
- Jack Ryan TV series on Prime Video
- Reading Through Life T-shirt and other merch

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 13, 2022

00:37:59

Show notes:

There are a LOT of great books out there, but ones that we would willingly re-read again and again? They are fewer and far between. These special “unicorn” books are the ones we’re sharing in this episode - books that we fell in love and wish we could experience again for the very first time because they are just *that* special. We hope at least one of these books will intrigue you the way they’ve intrigued us.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
- Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
- Verity by Colleen Hoover
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- The Push by Ashley Audrain
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Also mentioned:
- Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Apr 08, 2022

00:25:03

Surprise book nerds! We are back to share what is typically a Patron only episode - our overflow episode that we produce each month. These episodes are the reviews of the other books we read for a month that we didn't get to in our main monthly wrap up. We like to stick with 30ish minutes for our main show episode so any books we didn't get a chance to talk about, they go into these Overflow episodes.

Today, we wanted to bring you this fun bonus so that you could get a feel for what the episodes are like. PLUS, we'd love to encourage you to become a patron of our show.

Being a patron for our show is so important to us. It helps us to financially produce the show - spoiler, running a podcast is not cheap - it helps us to keep it ad free for you because no one likes being interrupted when you’re talking about books, and it just shows us that you really love what we’re doing.

It's just $5 per month and helps us out more than we can say. You can join us by going to: patreon.com/readingthroughlifepod or by visiting our website readingthroughlifepod.com

Here's a look at the other books we're reviewing in this episode:

The Poetry of Pablo Neruda by Ilan Stavans
Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover
In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen
I Dare You by Misti Murphy
The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Like a House on Fire by Lauren McBrayer
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Smile and Look Pretty by Amanda Pellegrino
I Hope This Finds You Well by Kate Baer
In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode and we can't wait to see you hanging out in our Patron community.

Apr 06, 2022

00:35:41

Show notes:

It’s that time again! Time to share all the books we read in the month of March. Listen in to hear 10 titles and reviews that span genres like: sci-fi/fantasy, romance, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Whether you’re a Team Sarah or Team Mia reader, there’s something for everyone’s TBR list in this episode. And don’t forget - we’ll be sharing the other 12 (!) books we read in March on the Overflow episode exclusively for our Patrons, so sign up now to hear those reviews as well.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park
- Everything Must Go by Camille Pagan (available Apr 26)
- Something Wilder by Christina Lauren (available May 17)
- Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman (available Apr 12)
- A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice by Rebecca Connolly
- The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed by Sara Hagerty
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
- Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
- A Life Cycle: A Guide to Healing and Rediscovering Yourself by Nicole Asherah
Also mentioned:
- Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod
- RBG t-shirt

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 30, 2022

00:31:05

Show notes:

We all have our comfort books - the ones that feel like fuzzy socks and warm blankets on a cold day. BUT what about reading outside our comfort zones? We always strive to expand our reading horizons and explore other genres and this podcast has helped us do that tremendously. Come listen to today’s episode for the books that have stretched our reading lives for the better!

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd
- City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Holdout by Jeffrey Kluger
- Falling by TJ Newman
- The Last Flight by Julie Clark
- The Thousandth Floor series by Katharine McGee
- The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
- Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
- The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
Also mentioned:
- FREEBIE: Our favorite genres + book recs
- Bad on Paper Podcast
- What Should I Read Next? Podcast
- Follow us on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 23, 2022

00:21:24

Show notes:

ARCs or advanced reader copies are a way to get free books from publishers (woohoo!) but there’s obviously more to it than that. If you’ve ever wondered what the deal with ARCs is, you need to tune in as we discuss how to get started, the ins and outs of the process (as well as the pros and cons), and some ARCs we’ve read and enjoyed. Plus, you’ll have to settle a debate for us: how exactly do you pronounce ARC?!

Special thanks to @bottomlessbooks.ct for the inspiration for this episode.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Love Thy Neighbor by Mark Gilleo
- In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer
- The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith
- Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith
- The ARC by Torey Henwood Hoen
- The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberly and Austin Siegemund-Broka
- A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash
Also mentioned:

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 16, 2022

00:24:52

Show notes:

We’re kind of scared to share these book confessions with you, if we’re being honest. Eek. There are some questionable book practices going on in this episode, but we’re confident that some of you will be able to relate. Hopefully. Don’t hate us. We’re still lovable book nerds.

Special thanks to @coffeebooksandnature for the inspiration for this episode.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Adrift by Tami Oldham Ashcraft
- Smile and Look Pretty by Amanda Pellegrino

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 09, 2022

00:29:56

Show notes:

How did we pack so many books into such a short month?! Who knows, but we did! And we also had a really great month with lots of 5 star reads, so you’re in for a treat of RTL-approved recommendations from us. Check out these 10 books we read in Feb, but don’t forget to join us on Patreon for the Overflow episode where you’ll hear the other 13 books we read. If you’re not a Patron yet, now’s the time to join!

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
- Revival by Stephen King
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
- Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston
- The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
- Recitatif by Toni Morrison
- Falling by TJ Newman
- Underground to Canada by Barbara Smucker
- Mama Bear Apologetics by Hilary Morgan Ferrer
- It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
- What Do We Know - poems by Mary Oliver

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Mar 02, 2022

00:26:27

Show notes:

Last month, we thought it would be fun to assign a book for the other person to read. It was a little nerve wracking because we both have such different tastes in books, but we decided to go for it anyway. Now we’ve finished up the assigned reads and are ready to share our thoughts. Eek! Come see what we thought and if we’ll try this experiment again.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain
- Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Landline by Rainbow Rowell
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 23, 2022

00:20:12

Show notes:

DNF is a term you hear a lot in the book world. Today, we’re talking about what it means, the pros and cons of DNF-ing a book, and also exactly how to do it, or at least the criteria that we use. We also share some books that we have DNF-ed and why. If you’re ever unsure whether to DNF a book or not, remember to ask yourself this: What would Sarah do?

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
- The Vacationers by Emma Straub
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
- When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain
- The Maytrees by Annie Dillard
- Private Way by Ladette Randolph

Thank you to our patron @kirstelisabetreads for the inspiration for this episode!

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 16, 2022

00:22:41

Show notes:

Though we love reading diverse books by diverse authors all year round, in honor of Black History Month, we wanted to share some of the books we love written by Black authors. As always, there’s a mix of genres to choose from, or heck, read them ALL! We won’t judge.

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
- All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
- Ace of Spades by Faridah Abiki-Iyimide
- The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
- Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
- Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
- The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton
- Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
- The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
- we are never meeting in real life by Samantha Irby
- Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
- So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
- Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
- The Color of Water by James McBride
- The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
- A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines
Also mentioned:
- Follow author S.A. Cosby on Twitter

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 09, 2022

00:31:19

Show notes:

Did January feel 846 days long, or was it just us? At least it allowed us (well, mostly Sarah) to read a gazillion books and we want to share them with you today. Here are 10 books we read in January - some that we loved and some that we didn’t. Isn’t that just the way the cookie crumbles? Give it a listen and then join us on Patreon for the Overflow episode where you’ll hear the other 11 books we read.

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Books mentioned*:
- The Sun is a Compass by Caroline Van Hemert
- The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
- The Push by Ashley Audrain
- Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins by Oné R. Pagán
- The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
- Everlost by Neal Shusterman
- Winders by Ryan O’Nan
- Holdout by Jeffrey Kluger
- The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch
- The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen
- A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin
- Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith [available March 8, 2022]

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Feb 02, 2022

00:27:37

Show notes:

It’s February, so you know what that means: love is in the air! Or at least on the pages of the books we’re discussing today. We’re basking in some fictional romances that run the gamut from 5-tissue-box worthy ones to light and fluffy ones and everything in between. To paraphrase Mr. Darcy, you must allow us to tell you how ardently we admire and love these books.

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Books mentioned*:
- MWF Seeking BFF by Rachel Bertsche
- The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- November 9 by Colleen Hoover
- American Royals by Katharine McGee
- 28 Summers by Elin Hildebrand
- The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
- The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
- There’s Something About Merry by Codi Hall
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
- The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
- The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Also mentioned:
- Reading Through Life, episode 9: The Loneliness of Motherhood

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 26, 2022

00:19:21

Show notes:

We’re both 100% book nerds and totally proud of it. If you’re listening to this discussion, you probably consider yourself a book nerd too. But what exactly IS a book nerd? And how do you know if you are one? These are the burning questions we answer in today’s episode. And a bonus question: do book-scented candles smell like dust? Join us for the scoop.

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Books mentioned*:
- Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt
- Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
- One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston (available May 2022)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
- Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Mia’s poetry collection, In the Depths
Also mentioned:
- Author Marie Force on readers who email her negative comments

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 19, 2022

00:24:02

Show notes:

Do you remember diving into your favorite book series as a kid? Not-so-patiently waiting to get the next installment from the library or store? In this episode, we had fun revisiting some of the books we loved as a kid, but also sharing the books our kids love now. Fantasy, adventure, comics, historical fiction, and poop jokes - these book recs have them all! Get nostalgic with us, won’t you?

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Books mentioned*:
- The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
- This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel
- Books by Roald Dahl: BFG and Matilda
- Sweet Valley High books by Francine Pascal
- The Baby-Sitters Club books by Ann M. Martin
- Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
- Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
- I Survived books by Lauren Tarshis
- Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey
- Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
- Ninja Kid by Anh Do
- Henry Hecklebeck by Wanda Coven
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 12, 2022

00:18:49

Show notes:

Oh hey, just your friendly TBR expanders (that’s a thing, right?) here. It’s the start of a new year and we know there are some exciting books being released in the near future. We’ve gathered 12 books that we can’t wait to read and we think you’ll like them, too. As always, there’s a mix of genres to suit every reader. We aim to please!

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Books mentioned*:
- February 2022 Releases
- - A Taste for Poison by Neil Bradbury (Feb 1)
  - The Fashion Orphans by Randy Susan Meyers and MJ Rose (Feb 1)
  - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (Feb 22)
  - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo (Feb 22)
  - The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka (Feb 22)
  - Influenced Love by Shellee Marie (Feb 22)
- March 2022 Releases
- - One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (Mar 1)
  - Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (Mar 1)
  - The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer Smith (Mar 1)
  - Private Way by Ladette Randolph (Mar 1)
- April 2022 Releases
- - Hope and Glory by Jendella Benson (Apr 19)
  - Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel (Apr 26)

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Jan 05, 2022

00:25:15

Show notes:

Guess who’s back? Back again? RTL’s back, tell a friend. Sarah and Mia are here to welcome you into the new year. But before we can fully celebrate 2022, let’s take one final look back at 2021 and talk about what we read in December. In true RTL fashion, we’ve got books for everyone in this episode. You know how we roll. So buckle up and get your TBRs ready. AGAIN.

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Books mentioned*:

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Dec 29, 2021

00:50:34

Show notes:

The Idea of You is one of Sarah’s all-time favorite books (and Mia loves it, too!) so it was an absolute delight for us to interview the author, Robinne Lee. We actually interviewed her for our writing community, Illuminate, but we knew that you bookworms would enjoy this discussion as well! In this episode, we asked her about writer’s block, creating characters in her stories, women and aging, the writing and publishing process of her book, and so much more. Robinne was so gracious and lovely to talk to, and she even shared a juicy tidbit about how her husband reacted to her steamy novel. Don’t miss it!

Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!

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Books mentioned*:
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
Also mentioned:
- Follow along with Robinne online:
- writing.com/join-us">Illuminate, our writing membership + community for women

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Dec 22, 2021

00:26:49

Show notes:

We could’ve just vomited a list of our best books for you, but to be honest, neither of us wanted to record a 2 hour long episode. You’re welcome. Instead, we decided to do a superlative style recap for you. Join the fun as we talk about books that made us cry, that surprised us, that kept us up at night, and so much more.

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Books mentioned*:
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- I Would Leave Me If I Could by Halsey
- Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
- My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
- The Push by Ashley Audrain
- A Good Marriage by Kimberly McCreight
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
- Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
- The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
- A Promised Land by Barack Obama
- Storyteller by Dave Grohl
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
- Mothertrucker by Amy Butcher
- Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
- Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
- How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
- Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
- When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal
- The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
- Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
- All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Dec 15, 2021

00:23:48

Show notes:

You already know that we’re a couple of nerds who love to organize our lives and schedules. So it should come as no surprise that we love organizing our books and reading lists as well. Well, maybe Sarah loves it a little more than Mia, but we digress. In this episode, we’re talking all things book organization - digital books, physical books, books we’ve finished and ones we haven’t even read yet - and so much more. Come be nerds with us.

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
- One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
Also mentioned:
- Goodreads
- StoryGraph
- Trello
- Book Riot book journal

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

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Dec 08, 2021

00:35:10

Show notes:

November is such a great month to do some reading. (Do we say this every month? Probably!) In this episode, we share and review 10 books that we read in November. BUT we actually read more than 10 books this month - Sarah and Mia actually read 11 books each. Twinsies! In order to hear about the rest of the books we read, make sure to become a patron and check out that Overflow Books bonus episode. Happy listening and happy reading!

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Books mentioned*:
- The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
- Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Mothertrucker by Amy Butcher
- Razorblade Tears by SA Crosby
- Rafael by Laurell K. Hamilton
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- Olfaction by Kristin Rouse
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
- 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
- Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
- The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (releases January 25, 2022)

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

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Dec 01, 2021

00:26:55

Show notes:

There are some great books out there, obviously, but in this episode we want to talk about the books that you can’t put down and have to finish immediately. Join our reading frenzy as we share the genres that reliably keep us reading and also a list of books you’re going to want to read ASAP. We’re #sorrynotsorry for adding more books to your TBR.

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman
- The Thousandth Floor series by Katharine McGee
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
- Falling by TJ Newman
- Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
- The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
- The Push by Ashley Audrain
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
- Love in the City Series by Jen Morris
- Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre
- The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
- Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
- In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

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Nov 24, 2021

00:33:16

Show notes:

We went from two strangers who met on the internet to best friends and business partners. You can’t argue that we get along and understand each other really well. But what makes us tick? Who are we, really? Well, you’re in luck with today’s episode. We’re giving you the inside scoop on our personalities - everything from the Enneagram to astrological signs to Myers Briggs personality types and more.

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Books mentioned*:
- The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin
- In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Also mentioned:

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Nov 17, 2021

00:26:19

Show notes:

It’s probably no surprise that two book nerds who have a book club and a book podcast love buying books, right? Although, we might be in slight denial about how many books we actually purchase in a month. Spoiler: it’s a LOT. But that’s OK. We’re not addicted, we can quit anytime!

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Books mentioned*:
- The Promise of Stardust by Priscille Sibley
- The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré
- The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong by Brené Brown
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Bed Stuy: A Love Story by Jerry McGill
- 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
- Alice Hoffman the Collected Novels - two collections, 4 books each
- Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
- The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza
- The Storyteller by Dave Grohl
- A Little Hope by Ethan Joella
- The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman
- Magic Lessons, The Rules of Magic, Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
- Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
- I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins
- Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
- Traction by Gino Wickman
- Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier
- Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta
- The New Big Book of U.S. Presidents 2020 Edition: Fascinating Facts About Each and Every President by Running Press
- Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
- From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole-Foods Meals for the Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, and Instant Pot by Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer
- Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie
- Billy Summers by Stephen King
- Every Last Secret by A. R. Torre
- Mother Trucker by Amy Butcher
- From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

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Nov 10, 2021

00:37:38

Show notes:

We don’t talk about nonfiction books quite as much on this show, but today’s episode will remedy that. We’ve got memoir, travel, true crime, self-help, and more on the agenda for today. There’s just something fascinating about reading real life stories and being a fly on the wall for celebrity gossip and big world events. Maybe we’re just nosy?

Related Links:

Books mentioned*:
- Add to your bookshelf immediately:
- - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
  - When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’Neal
- Memoir recommendations:
- - A Promised Land by Barack Obama
  - Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton
  - wow, no thank you by Samantha Irby
  - Know My Name by Chanel Miller
  - Becoming by Michelle Obama
  - Educated by Tara Westover (this is the article Mia mentioned)
  - Open Book by Jessica Simpson
  - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
- Adventure/Travel recommendations:
- - A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
  - Lost on Planet China by J. Maarten Troost
  - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
  - Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach
  - Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- True crime recommendation:
- - I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara
- Self-help recommendations:
- - Try Softer by Aundi Kolber
  - The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
  - Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
- Miscellaneous Nonfiction recommendations:
- - Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliott
  - Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman
- Nonfiction TBR:
- - This Will Only Hurt a Little by Busy Phillips
  - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

* The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

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Nov 03, 2021

00:24:55

Show notes:

Doesn’t October seem like the perfect month to do some reading? I mean, every month is good for reading, but you get it. Cozy, crisp weather. Early dusk. It’s like… the setting of every good horror movie! But I digress. Here are 10 books we read and loved (mostly) in October.

We actually read MORE than 10, so if you’re interested in hearing about the other books, you should join our Patreon for that and other bookish goodies. Oh, did I let the cat out of the bag? SURPRISE. We have a Patreon account now!

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Books mentioned*:
- A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash
- The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
- Memory Road Trip by Krista Marson
- We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride, Jo Piazza
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman
- Love in the City by Jen Morris
- The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

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Oct 27, 2021

00:33:05

Show notes:

This episode is about “Roar” by Cecelia Ahern, which is a fictional short story collection about women who experience various things - all with a magical realism twist. BUT it’s also about more than that. It’s about being a woman and the situations we face daily - mom guilt, aging, gender roles in society, identity, comparison, and so much more. We talk about the stories that resonated with us (and the ones that didn’t) and, of course, we have some short story recommendations for you as well. And #sorrynotsorry in advance for how many times we mention genitals.

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Roar by Cecelia Ahern (obviously!)
- Sarah is currently reading: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- Mia is still currently reading: Billy Summers by Stephen King
- Difficult Women by Roxane Gay
- Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
- Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
- Broken by Jenny Lawson

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Oct 20, 2021

00:30:22

Show notes:

Could we even have a bookish podcast and not talk about libraries?! It’s impossible. Unsurprisingly, we both love our local libraries. Free books, tons of activities and resources - what’s not to love? Come nerd out on libraries with us.

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Sarah is currently reading: Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
- Mia is currently reading: Billy Summers by Stephen King
- A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
- Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline.
- The Once and Future Witches by Alix E Harrow
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
- The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Also mentioned:
- Libby app
- Audible
- Kindle app
- Kanopy
- Mango Languages
- Mia’s giant stack of library books. If her library has a book limit, she hasn’t found it yet!
- George Peabody Library in Baltimore, Maryland

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Oct 13, 2021

00:27:59

Show notes:

It’s possible to be surrounded by our happy, laughing children (or unhappy screaming ones, let’s be real) and still feel lonely. As moms, we are often giving everything we have to our kids and losing sight of who we are as individuals. And between mothering and working and cleaning and cooking and everything else, who has time for friends?! We’re feelin’ lonely like a mother in this episode and talking about it all. Plus, learn everything you never wanted to know about Mia’s wonky ovary.

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Sarah is currently reading: Out of the Water by Ann Marie Stewart
- Mia is currently reading: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr
- The Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin
- The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms
Also mentioned:
- Reading Through Life, episode 6: Sanity-Saving Life Hacks

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Oct 06, 2021

00:33:33

Show notes:

We read a LOT of books in September. Sarah and Mia read 13 and 11 books, respectively. What can we say? We’re book nerds and proud of it. In this episode, we share what we’re currently reading, what we read in September, and a few books we’re excited to read in October. If you’ve got any room left on your TBR (who are we kidding, there’s always room!), add some of these titles that pique your interest. All books, all the time.

Related links:

Books mentioned*:
- Sarah’s books:
- - The Husbands by Chandler Baker
  - The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
  - Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
  - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
  - The Leftovers by Cassandra Parkin
  - The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
  - Yearbook by Seth Rogen
  - Roar by Cecilia Ahern
  - Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy
  - I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel
  - The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
  - The Redshirt by Corey Sobel
  - The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
  - Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman [currently reading]
- Mia’s books:
- - Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder [currently reading]
  - A Promised Land by Barack Obama
  - Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
  - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
  - These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
  - No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
  - Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
  - Legacy by Nora Roberts
  - Roar by Cecelia Ahern
  - In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers by Don Brown
  - This Very Tree by Sean Rubin
  - 30,000 Stitches by Amanda Davis
  - The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
  - Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer

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Sep 29, 2021

00:30:26

Show notes:

When you’re looking for books to read, do you often go to the New Releases and check those out first? We get it. There are always new and shiny books coming out. BUT hear us out. What about reading some backlist books instead? They need love too! In this episode, we’re talking about our favorite backlist books from years past and also a few that we still haven’t read yet (but plan to… at some point… maybe!).

Related links:

Books mentioned*:
- Sarah’s books:
- - The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller [currently reading]
  - Verity by Colleen Hoover
  - Regretting You by Colleen Hoover
  - Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
  - The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton
  - Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
  - A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
  - Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks
  - True Colors by Kristin Hannah
  - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
  - Fates and Furies by Lauren Goff
- Mia’s books:
- - These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong [currently reading]
  - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
  - The Passage by Justin Cronin
  - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
  - Fluke by David Elliott and Bart Hopkins
  - Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles by Margaret George
  - Dune by Frank Herbert
  - Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker
  - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

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Sep 22, 2021

00:22:39

Show notes:

Yes, we can do hard things (that’s what SHE said!), but we’re all for making things as easy as possible. In this episode, we’re talking about the life hacks that save us time, money, and most importantly, our sanity! We gathered additional life hacks from members of our community, The Fireside, and we also share some book recs that we turn to for life advice. Alexa, play “Easy Like Sunday Morning”.

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Sarah is currently reading: The Redshirt by Corey Sobel
- Mia is currently reading: Clade by James Bradley
- The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi (and The Lazy Genius podcast)
- Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist
- The Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin
Also mentioned:
- Merrick’s Art car kit blog post

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Sep 15, 2021

00:24:30

Show notes:

How do you pick only 5 favorite all-time five star books? Why do we do this to ourselves?! Anyway, we tortured ourselves to bring you this episode and hope that you’ll find some great ones to add to your TBR list. We promise it’s not just Stephen King books and “The Idea of You”. Well, there will be some of that, let’s be real.

Related links:

Sarah’s 5 Star Reads:
- Paris in Love by Eloisa James
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Sarah’s Honorable Mentions:
- The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls,
- Packing for Mars by Mary Roach,
- Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight,
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah,
- The Royal We series by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan,
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab,
- Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy,
- Take What You Can Carry by Gian Sardar
Mia’s 5 Star Reads:
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang
- A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
- The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
- Ten Degrees of Reckoning by Hester Rumberg
Mia’s Honorable Mentions:
- It by Stephen King;
- Carrie by Stephen King;
- 11/22/63 by Stephen King
Other books mentioned:
- Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy
- Legacy by Nora Roberts
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
- Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

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Sep 10, 2021

00:09:02

At the beginning of this season we released an episode called the 10 Best Books We Read This Summer. The only problem? Sarah kept reading, finishing SIX other books and four of them were ones that you NEED to know about.

Books Mentioned:

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Finlay Donovan is Killing it by Elle Cosimano
Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Girl A by Abigail Dean
Falling by TJ Newman

Sep 08, 2021

00:26:16

Show notes:

We’re getting comfy on the podcast therapy couch today! Sarah and Mia dive into those negative inner voices and critical thoughts that we often hear inside our heads; the ones that tell us we’re not good enough and keep us filled with fear and doubt. We also talk about where the heck these Negative Nancy voices came from and how we’re trying to move past them.

Show quotes:

“I think it's just the way I'm wired, because I'm such a perfectionist that when I go out to do these things, especially in a professional setting, I'm like, This isn't good enough.” -Sarah

“I don't think this comes as a surprise to anyone who knows me, but I've always had a really difficult relationship with my mother and I think a lot of those voices come from her.” -Mia

Related links:

Sign up for the Self-Worth Intensive
Blog post: 4 Tips to Stop Negative Self-Talk by Nicole Hoglund
Books mentioned:
- Books by Lisa Jewell: Invisible Girl; Then She Was Gone
- Falling by T.J. Newman
- The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

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Sep 01, 2021

00:25:26

Show notes:

Books are our favorite things in the whole world, so we’re not exactly sure why we waited so long to have a bookish podcast. But here we are! In this episode, we’re giving you the scoop on what we’re reading right now, our “auto-buy” authors, how we read so many books each year, tropes we love and loathe, and so much more. Come be book nerds with us!

Show quotes:

“I’m that person who when my Kindle tells me I have an hour and 15 minutes left in a book, I'm like, I can do that in an hour and 7 minutes!” -Sarah

“It was a fantasy of mine way back in the day that some gorgeous, sexy bad boy on a motorcycle was going to be like, Look at Mia reading that book like a nerd. I must be with her!” -Mia

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
- Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby
- The Idea of You by Robinne Lee
- Taylor Jenkins Reid books: Malibu Rising, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six
- Lauren Weisberger books: The Devil Wears Prada, Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty
- Kristin Hannah books: The Nightingale, The Great Alone
- Katharine McGee books: American Royals series, The Thousandth Floor series
- One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr (available September 28)
- Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty (available September 14)

Apps mentioned:
- Goodreads
- Airtable
- Notion
- Libby

Other mentions:
- Book Talk Etc. podcast
- @bringmybooks for Trello organization

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Sep 01, 2021

00:26:21

Show notes:

Anger is a topic that isn’t talked about much in our everyday lives, but it needs to be. Sarah and Mia talk about the things that make them ragey and the shame spiral that inevitably follows. Come find out what makes Sarah give her husband the death stare and Mia give the middle finger salute to a stranger - and how they both feel about apologies.

Show quotes:

“Kids, I've come to learn, know how to push every single button that you have. Even if you think it's a hidden button, they will find it and they will push it all day long.” - Sarah

“I'm very, very laid back and I'm also a recovering people pleaser, so I don't really let my emotions show or express my anger the way that I should.” - Mia

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- Sadie by Courtney Summers
- Horns by Joe Hill

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Sep 01, 2021

00:23:50

Show notes:

Here we go, it’s our first episode! We wanted to kick things off with our favorite topic: BOOKS. We are chatting about the genres we like to read, the book formats we enjoy, new releases vs. backlist titles, and best of all, we share our 10 best books of the summer. We have very different reading tastes, so this list will absolutely have something for everyone. Come chat books with us and add some titles to your TBR.

Show quotes:

“I always love a good classical book. Me and Charles Dickens are BFFs.” -Mia

“I discovered historical fiction a few years ago and that was all I read for basically an entire year.” -Sarah

Related links:

Books mentioned:
- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
- The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo (Shadow and Bone; Siege and Storm; Ruin and Rising)
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
- Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
- Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann
- Most Likely by Sarah Watson
- Circe by Madeline Miller
- What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

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Aug 23, 2021

00:01:20

Welcome to Reading Through Life, a weekly podcast by two best friends who walk through life with great books and even better conversations. Together we created this podcast to talk about life honestly, experiences vulnerably, and the books that keep us going through it all.

Apr 19 | 00:28:09

85: Would You Rather, The Bookish Edition

Apr 12 | 00:27:47

84: Apps + Products to Enhance Your Reading

Apr 05 | 00:33:43

83: What We Read in March

Mar 29 | 00:24:20

82: Books That Make Us Laugh

Mar 22 | 00:21:55

81: Our New Favorite Genre: Climate Fiction

Mar 15 | 00:22:10

80: A List of 27 Books We Both Love

Mar 08 | 00:32:42

79: What We Read in February

Mar 01 | 00:21:47

78: Our Reading Process

Feb 22 | 00:49:40

77: We're Interviewing Each Other

Feb 15 | 00:26:40

76: National Clean Out Your Bookcase Day

Feb 08 | 00:33:57

75: What We Read in January

Feb 01 | 00:30:15

74: Debut Novels We Loved

Jan 25 | 00:32:59

73: Anything But Books

Jan 18 | 00:31:57

72: Improving Our Reading Lives in 2023

Jan 11 | 00:32:45

71: Books We're Excited to Read in Early 2023

Jan 04 | 00:31:30

70: What We Read in December (2022)

Dec 21 | 00:36:05

69: Our Favorite Books of 2022

Dec 14 | 00:30:31

68: Our Favorite Sexy Time Reads (Open and Closed Door)

Dec 07 | 00:35:18

67: What We Read in November

Nov 30 | 00:25:31

66: Books as a Meal

Nov 23 | 00:51:04

65: Bookish (and Non-Bookish) Podcasts We Love

Nov 16 | 00:32:40

64: Holiday Books We're Excited to Read

Nov 09 | 00:38:16

63: How We Feel About Book Series + The Ones We Love

Nov 02 | 00:41:05

62: What We Read in October

Oct 26 | 00:29:43

61: How Having a Book Podcast Has Changed Our Reading Lives

Oct 19 | 00:25:39

60: How to Know When an Author Isn't For You

Oct 12 | 00:32:40

59: The Types of Characters We Love to Read

Oct 05 | 00:43:57

58: What We Read in September

Sep 28 | 00:27:56

57: How Do You Rate Books?

Sep 21 | 00:23:31

56: Learning to Love Audiobooks

Sep 14 | 00:34:00

55: What We're Reading for Spooky Season

Sep 07 | 00:38:59

54: What We Read in August

Aug 24 | 00:19:05

53: Let's Go Back to School - in Books! (Minisode)

Aug 17 | 00:22:29

52: Bookish This or That (Minisode)

Aug 10 | 00:29:17

51: What We Read in July

Aug 03 | 00:36:21

50: Ask Us Anything!

Jul 27 | 00:25:15

49: We Made Each Other Read a Book

Jul 20 | 00:18:46

48: How to Read More Books (Minisode)

Jul 13 | 00:31:09

47: Does This Book Go With That Book?

Jul 06 | 00:29:33

46: What We Read in June

Jun 29 | 00:27:36

45: What Exactly Is Magical Realism?

Jun 22 | 00:32:53

44: Summer Reads - 19 Books You'll Race Through

Jun 15 | 00:26:38

43: 17 Books to Read for Pride Month

Jun 08 | 00:33:02

42: What We Read in May

Jun 01 | 00:34:14

41: Our Fave Books of 2022 - So Far!

May 25 | 00:26:53

40: Book Buzzwords That Get Us Excited

May 18 | 00:28:34

39: 10 Books by Asian Authors We Think You Should Read

May 11 | 00:27:21

38: Bookish Pet Peeves

May 04 | 00:38:22

37: What We Read in April

Apr 27 | 00:28:35

36: Shopping Our Shelves

Apr 20 | 00:33:39

35: Books That Made Us Cry

Apr 13 | 00:37:59

34: The 10 Books We Wish We Could Read Again for the First Time

Apr 08 | 00:25:03

Bonus! March 2022 Overflow Episode

Apr 06 | 00:35:41

33: What We Read in March

Mar 30 | 00:31:05

32: Reading Outside Our Comfort Zones

Mar 23 | 00:21:24

31: What's the Obsession with Advanced Reader Copies?

Mar 16 | 00:24:52

30: Book Confessions

Mar 09 | 00:29:56

29: What We Read in February

Mar 02 | 00:26:27

28: That Time We Picked a Book for Each Other

Feb 23 | 00:20:12

27: How to DNF a Book

Feb 16 | 00:22:41

26: 18 Books We Love by Black Authors

Feb 09 | 00:31:19

25: What We Read in January

Feb 02 | 00:27:37

24: Romance Novels to Get You in the February Mood

Jan 26 | 00:19:21

23: You Might Be a Book Nerd If...

Jan 19 | 00:24:02

22: Book Series for Your Kids to Get Lost In

Jan 12 | 00:18:49

21: 12 Books to Put On Your Radar

Jan 05 | 00:25:15

20: What We Read in December

Dec 29 | 00:50:34

Bonus: Author Chat with Robinne Lee "The Idea of You"

Dec 22 | 00:26:49

19: Best Books of 2021

Dec 15 | 00:23:48

18: How We Organize Our Books

Dec 08 | 00:35:10

17: What We Read in November

Dec 01 | 00:26:55

16: Books We Read in a Day(ish)

Nov 24 | 00:33:16

15: The Accuracy of Our Personality Tests

Nov 17 | 00:26:19

14: Our Recent Book Purchases

Nov 10 | 00:37:38

13: Our Nonfiction Must-Reads

Nov 03 | 00:24:55

12: What We Read in October

Oct 27 | 00:33:05

11: The Women Who... Read "Roar" And Have Lots of Feelings About It

Oct 20 | 00:30:22

10: It's a Library Lovefest

Oct 13 | 00:27:59

09: The Loneliness of Motherhood

Oct 06 | 00:33:33

08: Everything We Read in September + Writing Pet Peeves

Sep 29 | 00:30:26

07: 10 Favorite Backlist Books

Sep 22 | 00:22:39

06: Sanity-Saving Life Hacks

Sep 15 | 00:24:30

05: Our Five Star Reads

Sep 10 | 00:09:02

BONUS! 6 Other Books Sarah Read in August

Sep 08 | 00:26:16

04: The Voices in Our Heads

Sep 01 | 00:25:26

03: Book Nerds Unite!

Sep 01 | 00:26:21

02: What Makes Us Rage

Sep 01 | 00:23:50

01: The 10 Best Books We Read This Summer

Aug 23 | 00:01:20

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