Books I Make My Husband Read

Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl
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Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surprising insights on the books she just has to make him read. It’s a book club with a twist—and you’re invited!

  1. S3E6 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

    2D AGO

    S3E6 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

    In this episode, we dissect The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood—the STEM rom-com packed with fake dating and grumpy/sunshine chemistry. We talk about what felt rom-com convenient, power dynamics inside academia, and whether the resolution sticks the landing—professionally and romantically. Join us for our favorite laugh-out-loud moments! Links Official author website: (https://alihazelwood.com/)The Love Hypothesis: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56732449-the-love-hypothesis)Ali Hazelwood on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood)Chapters (01:27) - Announcing contest winner (04:41) - Book summary (spoiler-free) (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT! (06:44) - Jon's review (07:44) - Kristy's review (09:41) - The academic setting (12:51) - Olive (16:57) - Adam (21:36) - All the tropes (23:58) - Protecting a friend’s happiness (26:06) - Bad reputation (Adam's version) (30:30) - F-ing Greg (32:37) - The "conference" (38:58) - How Olive handled "the situation" (43:47) - Final thoughts

    48 min
  2. S3E5 - The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

    OCT 28

    S3E5 - The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

    In this episode, author Paige Harbison joins us to unpack The Other Side of Now—a grief-tinged “what if” that drops a woman into an alternate version of her life. We talk about how loss reshapes identity, the fault lines in friendships when reality shifts, and why the book’s timeline jump works without leaning heavy into sci-fi. Links Official author website: (https://www.paigeharbison.com/)The Other Side of Now: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217388211-the-other-side-of-now)Paige Harbison on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4130856.Paige_Harbison)Chapters (01:57) - Why Kristy picked it (05:22) - Book summary (spoiler-free) (07:18) - SPOILER ALERT! (07:36) - Kristy's review (09:37) - Jon's review (11:44) - What about the 'what if' (16:17) - Reshaping choices, values, and relationships (23:16) - Fame and identity (25:55) - The reveal (29:34) - You're not the person I know! (33:40) - What would your alternate reality look like? (35:25) - Interview with the author (01:06:27) - Wrapping up

    1h 9m
  3. S3E4 - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

    OCT 14

    S3E4 - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

    For this episode, Kristy made Jon read Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson—a thriller where a 27-year-old, given one week to live after a Halloween attack, decides to investigate her own impending murder. We talk about the impending tension and who to trust when everyone’s a suspect. Listen for our takes on character choices, twists, and whether the premise sticks the landing. Links Not Quite Dead Yet (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220223963-not-quite-dead-yet)Holly Jackson on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18229614.Holly_Jackson)Chapters (03:20) - Book summary (spoiler-free) (04:18) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:41) - Jon's review (06:15) - Kristy's review (08:26) - Jet as a narrator (13:04) - A few days left to live (16:50) - Police inadequacies (20:01) - Who did Jon suspect (25:55) - Trust Luke? (27:30) - Good & evil (29:43) - The final chapters (34:39) - Reaction to Luke's decision (37:22) - Did it feel YA to Jon? (39:19) - Final thoughts

    44 min
  4. S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

    SEP 30

    S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri

    In this episode, we discuss Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri, joined by the author herself. It’s a powerful story of motherhood, identity, and the phantom life that lingers in the background. We unpack the choices, struggles, and regrets that make Leah O’Connor’s journey unforgettable. Links Official author website: (https://www.jessicaguerrieri.net/) Book on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea) Jessica Guerrieri on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50861087.Jessica_Guerrieri)Chapters (01:23) - Why Krsity picked this book (04:05) - Book summary (clean) (05:29) - SPOILER ALERT (05:45) - Kristy's review (07:09) - Jon's review (08:30) - A metaphorical title (10:16) - A phantom life (15:04) - Sympathetic or infuriating (18:07) - Reliable or unreliable (20:38) - Shaping a sense of self (23:23) - Leah’s relationships (27:26) - Paving another path (30:24) - Making different choices (32:53) - Failures or societal pressures (35:03) - More from the ending? (39:39) - Interview with Jessica (01:08:49) - Final thoughts

    1h 12m
  5. S3E2 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    SEP 16

    S3E2 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Kristy and Jon dive into Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a sweeping novel set in NASA’s 1980s shuttle program. They unpack Joan Goodwin’s path from professor to astronaut, the heartbreaking tension of mission STS-LR9, and the slow-burn love story that had them publicly sobbing by the pool. With laughs, tears, and plenty of side-eye for Barbara, they explore ambition, sacrifice, and what it means to find love among the stars. Links Official author website: (https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/)Atmosphere: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220817728-atmosphere)Taylor Jenkins Reid on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6572605.Taylor_Jenkins_Reid)Chapters (04:23) - Jon's review (06:26) - Kristy's review (07:51) - The storytelling (10:54) - Cast of characters (15:17) - More than friendship (17:56) - Thoughts on the love story (21:17) - NASA program (25:27) - Barbara, Barbara, Barbara (28:05) - Space vs Earth (30:48) - A romance exposed (34:51) - No one left behind (39:06) - THe ending (44:56) - The ending being the ending (48:25) - Wanna go to space, puppy? (51:46) - Final thoughts

    54 min
  6. S3E1 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

    SEP 2

    S3E1 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

    We’re back in the world of Basgiath—and things are darker, deadlier, and dragon-ier than ever. In this episode, we dive into Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros to unpack the twists, the trauma, and THAT final reveal. Violet’s world is crumbling and Xaden’s fate hangs in the balance. So. Many. Thoughts. Links Official author website (https://rebeccayarros.com/)Onyx Storm on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209439446-onyx-storm)Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros)Chapters (02:00) - Podcast format (03:49) - RomanceCon '25 (07:32) - Kristy's review (10:15) - Jon's review (13:22) - Adding to the world building (17:08) - Magicless (20:13) - Andarna's teenage sass (21:14) - How Andarna was treated (25:12) - Are there others? (26:15) - The second signet (29:57) - Other second signets (32:56) - Building their own army (35:37) - Violet's dad (38:43) - Asher's excerpts (41:41) - The last 100pgs Pt1 (46:27) - The last 100pgs Pt2 (50:03) - Bonds (52:44) - Final thoughts

    58 min
  7. S2E10 - The Love Haters by Katherine Center

    JUN 17

    S2E10 - The Love Haters by Katherine Center

    In this episode, we discuss The Love Haters by Katherine Center, a witty, heart-filled rom-com where a jaded producer meets her match in a real-life hero. We discuss the importance of self-love, sibling rivalries, and why George Bailey is a great name for a dog. Links Official author website (https://katherinecenter.com/)The Love Haters on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217387810-the-love-haters)Katherine Center on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/409113.Katherine_Center)Chapters (00:46) - Intro (02:11) - Special announcement (02:57) - Book summary (04:06) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:40) - Kristy's review (06:03) - Jon's review (07:13) - Katie's inner dialogue (11:55) - Culture of appreciation (14:56) - Take me to Key West (17:37) - Lover hater yes or no? (19:12) - Humor levels (20:15) - Sibling rivalries (23:11) - Fake dating? (25:22) - A collective hallucination (27:53) - A realistic survival? (30:46) - George Bailey (31:54) - Discussing the author's note (34:41) - Recommendation

    37 min
  8. S2E9 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

    JUN 3

    S2E9 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

    In this episode, we dive into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry—a genre-bending story of rival writers, buried secrets, and one enigmatic woman at the center of it all. We unpack parental expectations, weird endings, and why being 5'7" is apparently a plot point. Links Official author website (https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/)Great Big Beautiful Life (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218559595-great-big-beautiful-life)Emily Henry on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13905555.Emily_Henry)Chapters (02:07) - Book summary (03:48) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:29) - Jon's review (05:41) - Kristy's review (08:46) - Genre mixing (11:05) - Crossing lines of love and work (14:09) - Parental expectations (17:09) - Margaret's story (19:58) - Media's impact on the soul (22:15) - The twist (24:27) - What would Jon have done? (27:32) - Margaret's decision (30:00) - Wanna be famous?! (31:34) - Three versions of a story (33:34) - Who Jon would tell-all on (36:19) - Final thoughts

    39 min
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Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surprising insights on the books she just has to make him read. It’s a book club with a twist—and you’re invited!

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    Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    27
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