In today's episode of 'I'd Read That', we take a moment to have some serious conversations about our feelings after the election. We share stories and have book recommendations that touch on some of the issues people face today and how reading is its own form of political activism.

Books Mentioned
March by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, & Nate Powell
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives by Linda Villarosa
Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond

Happy Halloween everyone! In today's episode, we discuss our book club pick Monstrillio by Gerardo Samano Cordova. This haunting tale goes beyond typical horror, blending intense, sometimes violent scenes with deeply layered themes of grief, family, and complex emotions. Join us as we unravel the intricate storytelling and unforgettable characters that make this book a unique journey into the darker corners of the human heart. Warning: This episode contains spoilers.

We made it to 1 year!
Thanks for all the support this past year for the show. We are truly grateful for all of you.

We put up another Mt. Rushmore, this time for the book that made us readers.
What childhood favorite did we leave out?

Liz's Rushmore

Jerry's Rushmore

Honorable Mentions

Hope you enjoyed the Eclipse! Not necessarily the Twilight novel, but the celestial occurrence.

Today we take on poems in all their glory. We are not the most versed poem readers but we certainly enjoyed the journey. Please listen along and offer your own poetry experience.

Books Mentioned
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards
Inheritance by Elizabeth Acevedo
Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong
When the World Didn't End by Caroline Kaufman
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne
Why Fathers Cry at Night by Kwame Alexander

The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes
Quiet As it's Kept by Na'tosha De'von
Edgar Allan Poe Poems
100 Selected Poems by ee cummings
The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
The Collected Poems by Dylan Thomas

Today Liz & Jerry banter about how old they are as they pick a book from their birth year to fulfill a challenge!

Also if you like worms, this episode is for you.

Books Mentioned
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens
Ghost Station by S. A. Barnes
System Collapse by Martha Wells
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
Vicious by V. E. Schwab

Liz being old: Misery by Stephen King
Jerry being old: Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr.

Beloved by Toni Morrison
Dreamsnake by Vonda McIntyre

Today we discuss our book club pick 'The Pallbearer's Club' by Paul Tremblay.

Synopsis:
What if the coolest girl you've ever met decided to be your friend?

Art Barbara was so not cool. He was a seventeen-year-old high school loner in the late 1980s who listened to hair metal, had to wear a monstrous back-brace at night for his scoliosis, and started an extracurricular club for volunteer pallbearers at poorly attended funerals. But his new friend thought the Pallbearers Club was cool. And she brought along her Polaroid camera to take pictures of the corpses.

Honestly, that's just scratching the surface. Listen to Liz & Jerry debate what is cool, music, and Jerry's fear of the 'unreliable narrator'. 

Today Liz & Jerry discuss the advantages and disadvantages of physical and digital books. Short story, we love books of all kinds!!

Join us for a listen.

Books Mentioned:
Romantic Comedy by Curtin Sittenfeld
Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
Garlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeeke Emezi
Heartstopper #5 by Alice Oseman
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow

Hello friends!
It's time to get comfortable, light a candle, and snuggle up to your listening device because we're talking romance. From the sweet to the steamy we have you covered today.

PPF Books Mentioned
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Loveless by Alice Oseman
Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

Romance Selections

On this episode of 'I'd Read That!' Liz & Jerry share what books they are absolutely eager to get their hands on this year. They also share their secrets on how they uncover the next big thing in literature.

Oh, and it's time to kickoff another book club pick. We're starting February with a little horror, (naturally) by selecting The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay

Grab a tea and share a laugh with Liz & Jerry as they extend your ever-growing TBR!

Book Mentioned
The Hike by Lucy Clarke
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer
Ghost Station by SA Barnes
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

Jerry's Upcoming 2024 Titles
Redsight by Meredith Mooring
A Witch's Guide to Magical Thinking by Sangu Mandanna
Alecto the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Liz's Upcoming 2024 Titles
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephan Graham Jones

Happy New Year!
We're excited to share with you all today the I'd Read That Reader Challenge!!
It's fun to see how we can expand our reading horizons and we believe we picked out a few fun exercises for you.

Book Mentioned
Nimona by ND Stevenson
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Spell Bound by F. T. Lukens
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin

From gripping thrillers to heartwarming tales, 2023 was a wild ride! Join us as we discuss the top books that captivated us this year.


Books Mentioned:
Special Categories
Top Books of 2023

Discussion:
Liz & Jerry share their top picks of 2023, an episode a year in the making. Laugh, cry, revolt about their picks, and send us your feedback!

Highlights:
Jerry shares that the biggest threat to love is monsters that steal your man.
Liz asks one of the great questions of our time
"What is love?
Baby, don't hurt me
Don't hurt me, no more"

Books Mentioned:
Honorable Mentions
Top Books of 2023

In today's episode of "I'd Read That!", Liz & Jerry share their favorite book tropes. Those crazy scenarios that grab our attention and eat up that storytelling.
Also, Liz & Jerry become temporary film critics. Have a listen!

Books Mentioned
The Last Flight by Julie Clark
Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung

Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames
The Girl Who Would Be King by Kelly Thompson
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Persuasion by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Join us in this episode as we dive into the vibrant world of book social media. From Bookstagram to BookTok, we explore the evolving landscape of platforms that bring us together. Liz & Jerry discuss the impact of these communities on reading habits, book recommendations, and the joy of connecting with fellow book lovers. We also have the pleasure of bringing you two interviews with Bookstagram influencers Lauren Brooke and Tamzen, The Book Reader.
Enjoy!
#BookCommunity #PodcastReadingClub

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow
We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III

Lauren Brooke Books
Tamzen Books

BookTubers Mentioned
Ragan - Peruse Project
Quinn Howard - Quinn's Ideas
Daniel Greene - YouTube Page
Tolkien Video
Chandler Ainsley - YouTube Page
Jack Edwards - YouTube Page

Indulge in the charm of literary warmth with our latest episode. Join Liz & Jerry as we navigate the comforting landscapes of books that radiate joy, comfort, and snug satisfaction. Grab your favorite blanket, settle into your coziest corner, and let the soothing tales within the covers whisk you away to a world where every page feels like a warm embrace.

Reading List
The Holiday Trap by Roan Parrish
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
Vincent's Thanksgiving Date by R. Cooper
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper
Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami

Cozy Book Recommendations

Cozy Holiday Movies
The Princess Switch
Last Holiday

In this episode, Liz & Jerry dive into the world of "Maus" by Art Spiegelman, a remarkable graphic novel.

"Maus" recounts the incredible journey of Vladek Spiegelman, a Polish Jew who lived through the Holocaust, using animals to represent different people. We discuss how Spiegelman's choice to use animal characters and his innovative visual storytelling set "Maus" apart. Delve into the book's themes, like the complex father-son relationship, Holocaust representation, and the trauma that binds a family. 

"Maus" is a powerful and influential graphic novel. Join us to uncover its profound impact on literature and art.

We have another bonus episode for you all.
With the upcoming release of Iron Flame, we needed to give you the recap of  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
Missed out on the hype? Well, we recap the first one to shortcut your way into the series. Just in case that book FOMO  is getting to you!

Give us a listen while you wait for the highly anticipated sequel.

Fourth Wing
Iron Flame

Boo!!
Did we scare you? Today Liz & Jerry discuss some of our favorite horror books, why we like horror, and what is horror. It's a really fun episode for a fun topic. Tons of books mentioned so hit that link to check out the list!

Horror Book Recommendations 

Liz & Jerry present you with another special bonus episode!
Today we talk about Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes in honor of spooky season. Find out what made our skin crawl and why you need a good crew.

In today's episode, Liz & Jerry discuss banned books. They discuss the problems with banned books and the troubling themes that seem to have gotten the most attention when it comes to banning.
We also launch the next book club pick!


Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Maus by Art Spiegelman
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

In this episode of 'I'd Read That!' Liz and Jerry discuss biases against certain genres and formats. Passionate opinions are expressed, recommendations are given, and experience sub-par Spanish!
Remember folks, all reading is reading.

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Reading Past, Present, and Future

**Spoilers**
In this spoiler-filled episode of 'I'd Read That!', Liz & Jerry discuss their spoiler-heavy thoughts on the book The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Spoilers abound in the episode.
Did we mention that there will be spoilers in this episode?
**Spoilers**

In this episode, Liz & Jerry talk about their favorite and not so favorite movie adaptations. Is there a hot take? You'll need to listen and find out!

Carrie by Stephen King
The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead
How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler
Orwell's Roses by Rebecca Solnit

Adaptation List
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Scott Pilgrim  by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Persuasion by Jane Austin
Dreamcatcher by Stephen King
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Jade City by Fonda Lee
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Welcome to Season 2! We're kicking things off with one of our favorite months—October! It's a special time as we celebrate Liz's birthday, embrace the arrival of fall, and get excited for Halloween. In this episode, we dive into our reading favorites and reveal our next book club selection. Join us for a cozy chat filled with seasonal fun and literary picks!

Books Mentioned
I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Wolfsong by TJ Klune
What Follows is True: Crescent Hotel by Sean Fitzgibbon
Me You Love in the Dark by Skottie Young
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Misery by Stephen King
Edgar Allan Poe Collection


Book Club Pick:
Monstrilio by Gerardo Samano Cordova

We've past the midpoint of the year, so Jerry and Liz take a look ahead to see what upcoming releases they are excited about for the rest of the year. Are we dropping gift hints as our birthdays and holidays come up...who's to say?!

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
Everyone in This Room Will Someday be Dead by Emily Austin
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Nothing to See Here by
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
The Weaver and the Witch King by Genevieve Gornichec

Upcoming Releases
Hearstopper Vol 5 by Alice Oseman
Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood
Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones
Rouge - Mona Awad
Midnight is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead
I'm Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q. Satanto
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
Starter Villain by John Scalzi
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
Vampires of el Norte by Isabel Cañas
Look Out for the Little Guy by Scott Lang (Paul Rudd)

Welcome to our bonus episode of I'd Read That!
Liz and Jerry take an in-depth look at 'The Bromance Book Club' by Lyssa Kay Adams. We discuss highlights, lowlights, and how uncomfortable Jerry gets listening to romance on audio.

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

In this episode, Liz and Jerry kick off the I'd Read That Book Club! Listen in as they share their past experiences with book clubs and why they are so enjoyable. We also have a fun interview with Hallee, operations manager at Pearls Books and book club organizer. 

Book Club Pick
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Books mentioned:
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama by Bob Odenkirk
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
House of Cotton by Monica Brashears
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
Mister Magic by Kiersten White
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang



Pearl's Book Club - 3rd Tues of the month @ 6 PM.
Two Friends Books - Romance Book Club; 2nd Tues of the month @ 6 pm.
Two Friends Books - Horror Book Club; Last Tues of the month @ 6 pm.
Underbrush Book Club
The Cozy Librarian
Sword & Laser 

In this episode of I'd Read That, Jerry and Liz discuss the tragic story of depleted bank accounts as they keep buying books in order to survive. We also have an interview with Daniel, co-owner of local, indie bookstore owner of Pearl's Books.
Enjoy!

Pearl's Bookstore
https://www.pearlsbooks.com/

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Ozark Dogs by Eli Cranor
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen
White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus
Fever House by Keith Rosson
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Tsundoku
https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/do-i-own-too-many-books/

In this episode, Liz and Jerry discuss some recent reading favorites and share the events that have reignited their passion for reading and book culture.

Find your local Littel Free Libraries!
https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/

BookStores: How To Read More
https://youtu.be/lIW5jBrrsS0

Increase Cognitive Ability by Reading (Satire, Strong Language)
https://youtu.be/T-fMbN1H4G0

Books Mentioned:
The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world-paul-tremblay/15280509?ean=9780062679116
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-soulmate-sally-hepworth/19579587?ean=9781250229700
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
https://bookshop.org/p/books/romantic-comedy/18929924?ean=9780399590948
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
https://bookshop.org/p/books/nettle-bone-t-kingfisher/18349589?ean=9781250244048
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
https://bookshop.org/p/books/down-among-the-sticks-and-bones-seanan-mcguire/6986424?ean=9780765392039
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-thief-markus-zusak/15280021?ean=9780375842207


Links
Podcast Page - https://idreadthat.buzzsprout.com
Instagram Page - http://instagram.com/idreadthat_podcast/

Summary:
In our first episode of "I'd Read That!" we introduce you to our Mt. Rushmore book picks. These provide insight into the minds of Liz & Jerry and why we love the books that we do. 

Mt. Rushmore Books:
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780345339706

The Ocean at End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780063070707

Kindred by Octavia Butler
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780807083697

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781250313188

The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780593201244

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9780062060624

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781635577808

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
https://bookshop.org/a/93106/9781982167363

Other Mentions:
Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
The Trick is to Keep Breathing by Janice Galloway

Links
Podcast Page - https://idreadthat.buzzsprout.com
Instagram Page - http://instagram.com/idreadthat_podcast/

Listen to what our show will be about! Book readers please join in on the fun we'll have.  Share with your friends and stay tuned!

Enjoy this quick intro to our new podcast, "I'd Read That"!
This is a show discussing various opinions on the books we've been reading and discussing some of our all-time faves.

We're back for a "second" season of I'd Read That!
Jerry and Liz caught up on the sleep and traveling and were ready to share their thoughts and reading opinions.

Season 2 begins Oct 3rd.

Happy 4th of July from us here at I'd Read That!
It's a great time to over indulge in some food, so we take a minute to talk about our favorite food books.

You have a favorite summer dish and book? Let us know on Instagram.

In this episode, Liz & Jerry elaborate on another reading challenge.
Read a book you want to travel to.
Reading a book set in a place you want to visit is certainly more affordable than the real thing. It also gets you motivated to plan that big trip.
Where would you like to go?

Books Mentioned:
Heartsong by Tj Klune
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

Shadow of the Moon by M. M. Kaye
The Drifters by James A. Michener
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T. L. Huchu
The Trick is to Keep Breathing by Janice Galloway
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
The Paris Connection by Lorraine Brown
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

It's book club time!
We're discussing 'Starter Villain' by John Scalzi. Liz & Jerry have a great time discussing this absurd and hilarious book and picking on the wealthy.

Also, cats or dolphins?

Get your book club book here!

We're back in the studio and have a new episode for you. Today we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders Month by sharing some of our favorite reads.
Additionally, most of North America got to experience the Northern Lights, unless you're Liz and there is a good movie.

Books Mentioned
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala

AAPI Books
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mothar & Max Gladstone

Bonus episode today for you folks!

In this unscheduled bonus episode of I'd Read That, Liz & Jerry go over Grady Hendrix's latest novel 'How to Sell a Haunted House'.

This episode is full of spoilers so be warned.

Additionally, we put together this episode due to a fire at the Fayetteville Public Library where we record and edit our show. With all of the hullabaloo, we weren't able to put together a regular show on time.

Please consider donating to FPL. Thank you!

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The library news story.