To Be Read

Vanessa and Julie
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To Be Read

Join two best friends, Vanessa and Julie as they talk about their favorite things: books—from reviews and deep-dives, to navigating the book world and being unapologetically true to yourself. Good times are ahead, and all are welcome.

Episodes

  1. 11/05/2024

    Season 1 Finale: Best Lines in Books

    As we wrap-up season one of the podcast we discuss our best lines in books. What hit us right in the feels? What was profound? What was the best declaration of love? We're all over the place and a little emo. Happy listening! Books Mentioned: Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak Air Awakens by Elise Kova The Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien Manacled by SenLinYu All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 and more! Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    55 min

  2. 10/29/2024

    Let's Talk Villains

    Happy Halloween Week! This week's episode is all about our favorite villains. Are they handsome and morally grey? Crazy and completely unpredictable? Born evil? Some we absolutely detest, and some we can't help but love. Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    48 min

  3. 10/22/2024

    ACOTAR

    It's FINALLY HERE! The ACOTAR episode. Sit down and get comfy--its time to head to Prythian. Spoilers lay ahead for ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    1h 21m

  4. 10/15/2024

    Duos, Trios, Series, & Standalones

    What's better? A duology? A trilogy? A series? A standalone? Join Julie and Vanessa as they discuss and analyze what makes a series good and what they prefer. Book Series Discussed: Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gilig Letters of Enchantment by Rebecca Ross The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen and more Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod ⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠ Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    43 min

  5. 10/08/2024

    Guilty Pleasures

    GUILTY PLEASURE: something, such as a movie, television program, or piece of music, that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard. Julie and Vanessa take on Guilty Pleasure reads this week. From Julie's days buried in little babies and kindle unlimited to Vanessa's recent taking on of the book series with too many novellas, Zodiac Academy. They discuss fanfiction, group chats, and loving what you love because you love it and that's all that matters. Enjoy! Books Discussed: The Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham Kindle Unlimited authors: Judy Corry, Emma St. Clair, Emily Childs, Katie Bailey, Melanie Jacobson and more Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod⁠ / toberead.pod ⁠Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    51 min

  6. 10/01/2024

    Fourth Wing & Iron Flame

    This week Julie and Vanessa dive in to Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Series. After doing a reread over the summer they have thoughts that need sharing. Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod   / toberead.pod   Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod   / toberead.pod   Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    53 min

  7. 09/24/2024

    2024 Reading Round-Up (SO FAR)

    We are three quarters of the way through 2024. So let's recap. Join Julie and Vanessa as they talk reading goals, ultimate reading set-ups, and their reading year month-by-month: the wins, the losses, and everything in between. Books talked about: Letters of Enchantment Duology by Rebecca Ross Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger Savage Lands series by Stacey Marie Brown The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods Manacled by SenLinYu (Fanfiction) Bones by KL Speer When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus How to Hide in Plain Sight by Emma Noyes Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Funny Story by Emily Henry Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak Gods & Monsters series by Amber V. Nicole Zodiac Academy series by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts The Quit List by Katie Bailey Our Secret Song by Emily C. Childs Artefacts of Ouranos series by Nisha J. Tuli Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh The Kindred's Curse saga by Penn Cole Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Secrets and Masks by Emerald_Slytherin (Fanfiction) The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green Play Along by Liz Tomforde The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston Rosemary for Remembrance by Rubber_Soul02 (Fanfiction) All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 (Fanfiction) Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod https://www.instagram.com/toberead.pod/ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@toberead.pod Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    1 hr

  8. 09/17/2024

    Smut, Tropes, & Book Boyfriends

    This week Julie and Vanessa chat about their smut tolerance, tropes they love or hate, phrases that give them the ick, and their top ten book boyfriends. They also check-in with what they're currently reading. Books mentioned: Aritfical Wisdom by Thomas Weaver Done & Dusted by Lyla Sage Red Rising by Pierce Brown Check out Smutty Buddy Besties (Miranda & Lindsey) on instagram: @smuttybuddybesties Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod https://www.instagram.com/toberead.pod/ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@toberead.pod Check us out on Youtube: ⁠@tobereadpodcast ⁠

    41 min

  9. 09/10/2024

    In a Land Long Since Burned to Ash

    Join us while we dive into Sarah J. Maas's beloved series, Throne of Glass. We discuss our favorite books, characters, and what makes this series stand out as a favorite series of all time. SPOILER WARNING: This goes without saying, but this is FULL of spoilers for Throne of Glass as well as soft spoilers for SJM's other series, ACOTAR and Crescent City. Books discussed: Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Assasin's Blade Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Empire of Storms Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash

    52 min

  10. 09/03/2024

    Buddy Reading

    What do two besties do when they get together? They buddy read. Join us in our discussion of how our friendship started and the blossoming of our buddy reading together. Books Discussed: Crescent City Series by Sarah J. MaasBones by K.L. SpeerManacled by SenLinYu (Fanfiction) A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ACOTAR Series by Sarah J. Maas Kindred's Cursed Saga by Penn Cole Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.podhttps://www.instagram.com/toberead.pod/ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.podhttps://www.tiktok.com/@toberead.pod Check us out on: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@ToBeReadPodcast

    34 min

  11. 09/03/2024

    The Debut

    Welcome to the To Be Read Podcast. Get to know us, Julie and Vanessa, our book preferences, our ranking system, and our top 3 all time favorite reads. Books discussed: The Kindred's Curse series by Penn Cole All the Young Dudes (fanfiction) by MsKingBean89 Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak Air Awakens Series by Elise Kova A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod https://www.instagram.com/toberead.pod/ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@toberead.pod Check us out on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@ToBeReadPodcast

    32 min

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Join two best friends, Vanessa and Julie as they talk about their favorite things: books—from reviews and deep-dives, to navigating the book world and being unapologetically true to yourself. Good times are ahead, and all are welcome.

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    Vanessa and Julie
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