Worth the Read Podcast

Sara and Shannon
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Reviewing clean romance novels you simply can't put down! So whether you're a hopeless romantic or a fantasy fanatic, you've come to the right place.Hello! We're sisters who retell and review clean stories filled with high stakes, swooning moments, mysteries, plot twists, and oh-so much drama! But in the end, we'll only have one question to answer, is this book Worth the Read?Listen to find out!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @worththereadpod 

  1. 07/05/2025

    Author Interview: Annah Conwell | Episode 38

    How did we manage to get Annah Conwell onto our podcast you ask? You might be thinking we're God's favorite, we bribed her, or the classic; we kidnapped her and forced her to speak with us...nope. None of those things. We simply got lucky on Tik Tok and were able to slide into her DM's through her sweet sister-in-law's introduction. We loved getting to know Annah Conwell and know you're going to fall in love with her too. And if you haven't already been reading her books, you should. Because they're amazing. They're totally worth the read! Annahconwell.com Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Also, you can Check out Sara's book, A Cowboy's Runaway here.

    43 min

  2. 06/20/2025

    Mini-tropes That Make Us Swoon | Episode 37

    Its moments like the famous Mr. Darcey hand flex that makes us swoon. Listen to our mini-sode of swoon worthy mini-tropes we LOVE to read. What other mini-tropes do you love? Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out Sara's book, A Cowboy's Runaway here.

    38 min

  3. 06/03/2025

    Dare You to Kiss the Quarterback by Lacy Andersen | Episode 36

    It's her senior year and with home life shattered, she's ready to make the most out of her last year of high school. She joins the cheerleading team, becomes the mascot and signs up to sing her original song at the town's big centennial event. The only problem, the quarterback she's been dared to kiss is forced to sing with her.... Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! You can buy Dare You To Kiss The Quarterback here on Amazon. Check out Sara's book, A Cowboy's Runaway here.

    1h 1m

  4. 01/01/2025

    Christmas Tropes Slay or Nay? | Episode 35

    WE'RE BACK!...Kinda... We couldn't help but hop on to update you all on what's been going on and to vote on the top holiday book tropes. We missed you and hope to get more podcasts up soon! *(Some mild graphic descriptions of birth delivery is included. Listen at your own risk!)* Any book recommendations for 2025? Message us on any of our social media platforms: TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod  Or on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out Sara's book, A Cowboy's Runaway, here.

    41 min

  5. 08/09/2024

    Author Interview: Celeste Baxendell | Episode 34

    Listen to this wonderful interview with Celeste Baxendell, an author of 15 published books and counting! She's writes for fantasy, fairy, no spice romance genres. We had so much fun talking with her and can't wait for you to learn more about her writing, her books and her life! You can find all things Celeste here! So go check out her books and find her on social media! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    27 min

  6. 08/02/2024

    Battle of the Books (Round 1) | Episode 33

    In this episode we compare books by the same author and discuss which one we think is better and why. Which ones do you think should win and why? Message us on social media! Books Mentioned: Leah Brunner: Desire or Defense and Flirtation or Faceoff Sharon M. Peterson: The Do Over and The Fake Out Julianne Donaldson: Edenbrooke and Blackmoore Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

    31 min

  7. 07/27/2024

    The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden | Episode 32

    Please welcome our special guest...MOM! This being one of her favorites, we couldn't NOT record without her joining us! When Crispen tries to rid of a woman who doesn't take no for an answer, he finds the nearest servant to kiss in hopes to lose the annoying woman for good. What he didn't realize, is the servant he kisses isn't actually a servant at all. When he's forced into marriage by her uncle, they face the challenge to find a way to annul the marriage. But when they begin to fall in love, they're put up to stick together to fight against her uncle, or forfeit and leave the love they're beginning to grow together. Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! You can buy Kiss of a Stranger here on Amazon.

    52 min

  8. 05/31/2024

    A Cowboy's Runaway by Sara Van Buskirk | Episode 31

    James reluctantly runs his family ranch where his mother decides to hire on a desperate female ranch hand, Emma. James thinks Emma is stunning, stubborn and has secrets she hides. Even though he doesn't trust her, he can't help but act on his innate desire to protect her. So when danger follows Emma wherever she goes, slowly they learn to rely on each other for more than just survival. Their time forced together blossoms into something more they never expected to find in the dangerous Wild West. Is it worth the read? Listen to find out! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok @worththereadpod, Instagram @worththereadpod, and Twitter @Worththereadpod where you can vote and recommend book reviews for the podcast! Join our discussions on Facebook and Goodreads! Read with us and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! You can buy A Cowboy's Runaway here on Amazon.

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Reviewing clean romance novels you simply can't put down! So whether you're a hopeless romantic or a fantasy fanatic, you've come to the right place.Hello! We're sisters who retell and review clean stories filled with high stakes, swooning moments, mysteries, plot twists, and oh-so much drama! But in the end, we'll only have one question to answer, is this book Worth the Read?Listen to find out!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @worththereadpod 

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  • Creator
    Sara and Shannon
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Worth the Read Podcast