Real Friends Who Read Books

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A book club podcast where three friends force each other to read books they wouldn't typically read (you know, like a book club). Every other week the Real Friends take a deep dive into one of their picks to discuss the characters, themes and whatever else comes up along the way.

SEP 18 · BONUS

Book Report: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

It's only a week and a day late but we are back from our summer vacation and ready to dive into our next book! In this weeks *SPOILER FREE* episode, RFWRB checks in on their progress with September's book, Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Check back in two weeks for the full discussion!

28 min
JUL 23

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

This week the Real Friends share food memories (who said Beggin' Strips were only for dogs?) and talk feminism as they discuss If You Can’t Take The Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury by Geraldine DeRuiter. If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter Courtney: People come and go- food is forever. …until you eat it I suppose… Mary Paige: You can’t use pizza dough for cinnamon rolls, okay. Erica: A book of essays to rule them all!!! Read along with us! Coming up next: ~Summer Break~ September: Bride by Alli Hazelwood October: TBD November: TBD Check out our website, RealFriendsBookClub.com!!

46 min
JUL 11

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

Up this week, If You Can’t Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter! Geraldine DeRuiter offers a blend of humor and incisive critique as she recounts her tumultuous journey through the food world. Sparked by a viral essay on Mario Batali's cinnamon roll recipe/sexual harassment apology, DeRuiter explores themes of misogyny and resilience, detailing how her culinary escapades intersect with broader societal issues. Let’s get reading! Don't forget to tune in on July 23rd for the full book discussion! We’ll see you on the interwebs! Check out our website realfriendsbookclub.com. (DOT COM!)

18 min
JUN 25 · BONUS

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

This week the Real Friends are getting ready for the summer as they discuss Abby Jimenez's latest book, Just for the Summer! Just for the Summer one sentence: Erica: iiiiiiiii don’t know why I procrastinated so long reading this!!! Courtney: The way to ones heart is a predate questionnaire. (Or to my heart at least…) Mary Paige: Lets make predate surveys mandatory- please and thank you. Read along with us! Coming up next: July- If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine Deruiter August ~~Real Friends Summer Vacay~~ September- Bride by Ali Hazelwood October- TBA If you find yourself on the interwebs, visit our website, RealFriendsBookClub.com

40 min
JUN 11

Book Report: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

On this weeks *SPOILER FREE* episode, RFWRB check in on their progress with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. Let’s get reading! Don't forget to tune in on June 25th for the full book discussion! We’ll see you on the interwebs! Check out our website realfriendsbookclub.com. (Dot Com!) Other books discussed in this episode: Rental Person Who Does Nothing by Shoji Morimoto Places We Love: San Diego Tijuana Funny Story by Emily Henry The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman Agent Josephine by Damien Lewis Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales The Way We Never Were by Stephanie Coontz Dune by Frank Herbert The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston (You can find that episode from season 3 HERE.) Platonic by Dr. Marisa G. Franco

29 min
JUN 4

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Hello pretties! In this episode RFWRB discuss Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Uglies in one sentence: Mary Paige: in my rusty era….or take me to crumblivylle Erica: SHAVE MY BONE! Courtney: When I was a teen this book made me want to fix my face, now i want to ….age with grace… Read along with us! Coming up: June: Just for The Summer by Abby Jimenez July: If You Can’t Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter September: Bride by Ali Hazelwood If you find yourself on the interwebs, check out our website realfriendsbookclub.com.

39 min
MAY 29 · BONUS

A Quick Announcement!

Hey Friends!! We are a bit behind on our episodes this month! Ep. 4 Uglies by Scott Westerfield will hopefully be out by the beginning of next week and then we're back on schedule for the month of June!! Thanks for being such great friends! 3

1 min
MAY 17 · BONUS

Book Report: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

In this weeks *spoiler-free* episode, RFWRB check in on their progress with Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Let’s get reading! Don't forget to tune in on May 28th for the full book discussion! We’ll see you on the interwebscheck out our website realfriendsbookclub.com. (Dot Com!) Other books discussed in this episode: + The Princess Bride by William Goldman + The Idea of You by Robinne Lee + Dune by Frank Herbert + Impossible People by Julia Wertz + Deliberate Cruelty by Roseanne Montillo

20 min

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Real Friends Who Read Books

A bookclub podcast where three friends force each other to read books they wouldn't typically read (you know-like a book club). Every other week RFWRB will take a deep dive into one of their picks to discuss the characters, themes and whatever else comes along the way. Check us out on Instagram at @RealFriends_Pod

08/30/2021

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15 Ratings

This Podcast is like crack

12/06/2023

TrishSketch

Listen. I listen to a LOT of book podcasts and I have my favorites. This one is not to be missed. The three friends are so funny and my favorite thing is that they are forced to read genre’s of books they would otherwise never read. Erica is your nonfiction reader, Courtney hates feelings so she’s into murder and some fantasy, Mary Paige is all about the feels and, of course, a romance reader! (You can tell I’m excited because I LOVE romance) A few of my favorite episodes have been The Duke and I (the fake vomit noises from the non romance readers was the highlight of the episode). How to Do Nothing (a book that should come with a warning label about not operating heavy machinery because they all found it nap inducing). Even if the book didn’t jive with one of them (or all of them) the friends are respectful of each other’s tastes and the authors. You can tell they have been friends for a very long time. Fun, relatable, and the best time- listen to this podcast!
Can we be friends?

03/25/2022

Maddy Pizzicanti

The chemistry these three have is palpable. You definitely get the “goofy lifelong friend group I want to be a part of” vibe right off the bat. Great news - they welcome you right in. Great books, hilarious anecdotes… it all leaves you feeling like the newest member of the book club you always wished you could join. I think I found my new favorite podcast.
Great knowledge and dynamic

03/20/2021

Brass Schmunky

Smart and clever group. I love listening to these three while they bounce from fun to facts. Cool topics and a very dynamic perspective on the literature they read.
Witty, funny and informative.

03/07/2021

Ryan Moor

Great production quality and synergy between these three friends who expand the minds and categories of the listeners!

A book club podcast where three friends force each other to read books they wouldn't typically read (you know, like a book club). Every other week the Real Friends take a deep dive into one of their picks to discuss the characters, themes and whatever else comes up along the way.

Creator

Real Friends Pod
Years Active

2021 - 2024
Episodes

83
Rating

Explicit
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Real Friends Who Read Books

Real Friends Who Read Books

Book Report: Bride by Ali Hazelwood

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Book Report: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

A Quick Announcement!

Book Report: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

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