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Welcome to Easy Reads, a light reading podcast by Melanie Trottier and Mitzi Payne. It's not that deep, reading should be fun.
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🇨🇦 Canada - books
31/12/2024#60🇨🇦 Canada - books
20/10/2024#75
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This Robot is So Relatable. Our Review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Season 1 · Episode 11
mercredi 16 octobre 2024 • Duration 54:14
In this episode, we break down our September book pick: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Maria Bethany. We discuss Harry Potter, our reading journeys, why this book is NOT an easy read, and robots in the age of AI.
Plus, we reveal our October book: The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Other books mentioned in the episode:
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
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@mariabethany on Instagram
@mariabethany on TikTok
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Celeste would NEVER. Our Review of Netflix’s Adaptation of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
Season 1 · Episode 10
vendredi 13 septembre 2024 • Duration 59:18
We read Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the casting, the plot (or lack thereof), and the hundred reasons why the book is better than the show.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Welcome to Easy Reads (Please Validate Us)
Season 1 · Episode 1
mercredi 31 janvier 2024 • Duration 44:12
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Easy Reads with Mel and Mitzi - a monthly book podcast. In this episode, we’ll be talking about our 2024 reading goals, why we’re starting a podcast, if we’d ever write a book, and our dream guest for the show.
Plus, we reveal our February book pick: Never by Jess Hastings.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Follow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
The Vibes in the Forest = Bad. Our Review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Season 1 · Episode 9
mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Duration 51:59
In this episode, we break down our August book pick, “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent family dynamics, and bad audiobooks.
Plus, we reveal our September book pick: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Am I the Asshole, Toilet Proposals, and Post-date Surveys! Our Review of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Season 1 · Episode 8
vendredi 2 août 2024 • Duration 50:17
In this episode, we break down our July book pick: “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez, picked by Mitzi. We discuss getting ghosted, the Part of Your World trilogy, Am I the Asshole Reddit threads, and public proposals.
Plus, we reveal our August book pick: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Are You Gonna Get Married Before I Die? Our Review of Good Material by Dolly Alderton
mercredi 26 juin 2024 • Duration 01:04:35
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Caroline Williams Wood. We discuss messy breakups, frustrating male friendships, unserious Gen Z Instagram posts, and whether there truly is someone for everyone.
Plus, we reveal our July book picks! Next month, we’ll be reading TWO books:
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Joan Didion Collection
Colleen Hoover Collection
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
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Caroline Williams Wood
@carolinewilliamswood on Instagram
Caroline Williams Wood on TikTok
Caroline Williams Wood on GoodReads
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on YouTube
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
I Wouldn’t Drug Him (As Much). Our Review of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Season 1 · Episode 5
mercredi 29 mai 2024 • Duration 01:09:20
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “The Husbands” by Holly Gramazio, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Elle Wayara. We discuss getting the reading bug, dating in an app-driven world, our favourite husbands, and choosing a husband.
Plus, we reveal our June book pick: Good Material by Dolly Alderton.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Babysitters Club Collection by Ann M. Martin
Never by Jessa Hastings
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy Kaling
Follow our guest:
Elle Wayara
@morethanaletter on Instagram
Elle Wayara on GoodReads
Follow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
A Lot To Process. Our Review of Priestdaddy, a Memoir by Patricia Lockwood
Season 1 · Episode 5
mardi 30 avril 2024 • Duration 01:07:23
In this episode, we break down our April book pick: “Priestdaddy” by Patricia Lockwood, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Sancia Toth. We discuss reading speeds, how we deal with family trauma, comedic relief and how we all processed Patricia Lockwood’s memoir, a first for our show.
Plus, we reveal our May book pick: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul, Maria Russo, Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator), Lisk Feng (Illustrator), Vera Brosgol (Illustrator), Monica Garwood (Illustrator)
Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernières
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
Follow our guest:
Sancia Toth
@sancianicole on Instagram
Follow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
Surprise Solo Episode! Plus the Best Books We’ve Read This Year So Far
Season 1 · Episode 4
mercredi 24 avril 2024 • Duration 51:11
Surprise, it’s a solo episode! In this episode, Mel and Mitzi break down the best books we’ve read this year so far, how we’re doing with our reading goals and our favorite book of all time. Plus, we answer questions we got from Instagram.
Want to read with us? Read our April Book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart by Jen Sookfong LeeCarrie Sotto is Back by Tayor Jenkins Reid
Keeping Finance Personal: Ditch the “Shoulds” and the Shame and Rewrite Your Money Story by Ellyce FulmoreWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Time by Katherine MayThe Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Barefoot by Elin HilderbrandGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheySilver Girl by Elin HilderbrandPart of Your World by Abby JimenezShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil KnightFollow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
Problematic Dynamics + Dorm Life: Our Review of Come & Get It by Kiley Reid
Season 1 · Episode 3
vendredi 29 mars 2024 • Duration 54:44
In this episode, we break down our March book pick: “Come & Get It” by Kiley Reid, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Leah Sookoo. We discuss buying each other books, how we all felt about Kiley Reid’s first book, dorm life memories, and toxic, messy relationships.
Plus, we reveal our April book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner
Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman RushdieThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHarry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Follow our guest:
Leah Sookoo
@leahvictorias on Instagram
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mitzi Payne
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