What You Should Read

Kelly Hager, Julia Hall, Rachael Hall
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Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our google form and we'll recommend something to you on the podcast! https://forms.gle/QkN4uFtBTjnsGom88

  1. 06/19/2025

    You Should Read: Something, Probably

    Send us a text Hi, Should-Heads! We're here with an unfortunate episode. We're not reading the way we should and we're trying to get that back. We're discussing the things that have worked for us in the past and what new ideas we may try. If you've got any ideas, please text us (the link is here in the notes!). We'll also happily take any book recommendations. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    47 min

  2. 06/03/2025

    You Should Read: Our Favorite 2025 Books and Our Summer TBR! (With Kathy Coe)

    Send us a text Should-Heads, this is probably going to be a dangerous episode for you to listen to. First, our favorite reading enthusiast Kathy Coe is back, so automatically, you know it'll be fun. We've got a list of the best books we've read so far this year and the five books we're each most excited to read before Labor Day.   LINKS MENTIONED:   AI Summer Reading   AI Prompt in Published Book   AI and James Frey Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 23m

  3. 05/20/2025

    You Should Read: Anything We Suggest; Happy Birthday To Us!

    Send us a text We can't believe it, Should-Heads, but our podcast is five years old! We discuss our favorite episodes and guests, plus goals of where we would like to go from here. We've also got very fun stories about Julia, forever our Kristy Thomas.    LINKS MENTIONED:   Baltimore convention goes very wrong   Judy Blume's novel Forever... is on Netflix now   New Thursday Next novel!  Christmas Peanut Butter Balls recipe episode! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 20m

  4. 05/13/2025

    You Should Read: Stephen King (a starter kit for beginners!)

    Send us a text You Should Read: Stephen King! (With special guest Mom of the Pod Becky Hall)!   Should-Heads, our favorite mom is back to discuss Stephen King! We've got great recommendations for you and no matter your comfort level with horror, there are a handful of stories you'll love without losing any sleep.   Links mentioned:   John Lithgow Open letter asking him to quit   Boleyn Traitor! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 15m

  5. 05/06/2025

    You Know What We Should Read? We Don't! (With Kathy Coe)

    Send us a text Hello, Should-Heads! We had such a great time with this episode a few weeks back that we decided to make it a regular feature. Our friend Kathy came back to help us choose what our next reads should be and we discuss how this experiment went last time.    Also, you can text the podcast now! There's a link in each episode's show notes. Feel free to request our help or to give us recommendations. This is a new thing that Buzzsprout is doing and we're excited to see what happens.   Links mentioned:   Dangerous Liaisons as a K-Drama   Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van Ness are Co-Writing a Book   Just One Day is going to be a TV Show Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 4m

  6. 04/22/2025

    You Should Read: Our Favorite Books from Jennifer Weiner and Liane Moriarty (a Starter Kit episode)!

    Send us a text Should-Heads, we’ve talked about doing starter kit episodes for years but we’re finally doing it! Every starter kit episode will feature at least one but usually two authors with extensive backlists and we’ll help you figure out where to start.  Links mentioned: The Testaments: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/handmaids-tale-sequel-the-testaments-hulu-cast-1236353125/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20Handmaid's%20Tale%E2%80%9D%20sequel%20series,Brad%20Alexander%20and%20Mabel%20Li. Tim Curry’s Memoir: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tim-curry/vagabond/9780306835841/ Girl Scout Cookie locator: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies.html Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 1m

  7. 04/15/2025

    You Should Read: Fanfiction! (With Amanda!)

    Send us a text As you know, we’re very in love with books…but we’re also in love with TV and movies. When we find a fictional place that feels like home, sometimes we find additional stories that let us stay there a bit longer. Our friend Amanda stops by to discuss her favorite fanfic stories.  Links: Independent Bookstore Day catalog https://www.bookweb.org/independent-bookstore-day-2025-exclusives-catalog Sugarquill Archived After The End on Fanfiction.net  Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 16m

  8. 04/01/2025

    You Should Read: Our Favorite Books from Book of the Month Club! (With Mom of the Pod Becky!)

    Send us a text Hello, Should-Heads! We're giant fans of the Book of the Month Club and we've been subscribers for years. Mom of the Pod Becky comes on and we discuss our favorite picks and the ones we hope to get to soon.   Book News:  Tori Woods and Daddy's Little Toy And there's an update! She was arrested. For Fun! Mom's Advent Calendar Minisode Episode Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

    1h 6m
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Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our google form and we'll recommend something to you on the podcast! https://forms.gle/QkN4uFtBTjnsGom88

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  • Creator
    Kelly Hager, Julia Hall, Rachael Hall
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 What You Should Read
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