Books I Make My Husband Read

Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl
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Books I Make My Husband Read

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!

Episodes

  1. Ep08 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

    2 DAYS AGO

    Ep08 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

    In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs. LinksOfficial author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/  On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend   — A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com  Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:11) - Listener questions (05:46) - Book summary (07:19) - SPOILER ALERT (09:25) - Jon's review (12:23) - Normal dark secrets (14:25) - Intertwined timelines (20:49) - Poor Tom (24:52) - Motherly morality (29:09) - Slug (35:31) - Trusting your gut (41:13) - Syd's momma drama (45:27) - Advice for Sydney (46:55) - Aww, Kevin... (48:35) - Closing time

    51 min
  2. Ep07 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

    NOV 13

    Ep07 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

    In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and… weird crushes on animated characters?!  LinksOfficial author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/  On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers  — The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend  A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17  — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com  Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:03) - Upcoming books (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT (07:02) - Kristy's review (07:58) - Jon's review (09:42) - Reverse rom-com (12:01) - Compromise this! (15:15) - Pick a book, any book (17:30) - Sisterly bonds (19:44) - Switcheroo (22:02) - Skinny dippin' (26:56) - Different places, different faces (30:24) - Nora's anxiety (35:32) - Opposite peas (42:16) - I have the power (44:56) - Green M&Ms (47:29) - Final thoughts

    49 min
  3. Ep06 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

    OCT 29

    Ep06 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

    Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet! LinksOfficial author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/  On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter  Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM  — Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers  The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend  — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com  Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:38) - Listener question (04:48) - Book summary (07:26) - SPOILER ALERT (07:40) - Jon's review (08:28) - Kristy's review (09:47) - Key moments recap (11:13) - World building (12:45) - Rune's origin story (15:21) - Good v evil (18:50) - Internal struggles (20:40) - Moving past the hate (28:09) - Relationship dynamcis (31:03) - Sacrifices (33:59) - Cressida (36:08) - The twist (40:10) - Introspection (43:11) - Go team! (45:46) - Dead or alive (48:09) - Final thoughts

    52 min
  4. Ep05 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

    OCT 15

    Ep05 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

    For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live? LinksOfficial author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure--- Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers--- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:25) - Listener question (04:53) - Book summary (06:31) - SPOILER ALERT (06:43) - Kristy's review (08:52) - Jon's review (11:14) - Would you open it? (13:23) - Affecting life choices (15:44) - Societal ripple effects (17:54) - Taking risks (21:14) - Cause or effect (24:32) - Amie (28:13) - Nina & Maura (32:55) - A right to know (35:56) - Making a aplan (37:13) - Ben & Amie (40:57) - Final thoughts

    44 min
  5. Ep04 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    OCT 1

    Ep04 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet! LinksOfficial author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/  On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer  National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/  National Council for Mental Wellbeing: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/  Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/  — Casting references:  Odeya Rush: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  Madison Davenport: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956478/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  Tom Holland: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4043618/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  Glen Powell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk  — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com  Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:05) - Upcoming books (02:11) - Listen questions (06:14) - Content note (07:06) - Book summary (08:18) - SPOILER ALERT (08:39) - Jon's rating (09:24) - Kristy's rating (12:15) - Red flag, green flag (13:53) - Pick a spot, any spot (16:30) - Survey says... (18:37) - I laughed, I cried... (21:36) - Choosing empathy (26:30) - The rental house (28:16) - Casting (31:27) - The family (33:06) - Were you rooting for them? (37:30) - What's with the roses? (39:36) - Final thoughts

    42 min
  6. Ep03 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

    SEP 17

    Ep03 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

    In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard. They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television! Links Official author website: https://www.ariellawhon.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/112975658-the-frozen-river Definition of sinewy (sin(y)əwē): adjective: "with strong muscles and little fat" (from the Cambridge dictionary)—BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzlJon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzlChapters (00:38) - Intro (01:37) - Upcoming books (03:23) - Fact-checking (05:29) - Book summary (07:58) - SPOILER ALERT! (08:54) - Kristy’s rating (09:48) - Jon's rating (11:43) - 18th century judicial system (13:48) - Any favorite characters? (16:31) - Living in the 1700s (17:56) - Being likes vs respected (19:44) - Casting call (22:59) - Unique relationship (25:52) - Could I relate to any of them? (28:56) - Martha refuses Lydia (31:53) - Burning letters of women (33:37) - Was justice done? (36:09) - Authors note

    40 min
  7. Ep02 - If We Were Villains

    SEP 3

    Ep02 - If We Were Villains

    In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays. Links Official author website: https://mlrio.com/BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzlJon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzlChapters (01:44) - Upcoming books (02:44) - Snag some swag (03:54) - Fact checking (05:54) - Book summary (07:53) - Intro to the characters (11:11) - SPOILER ALERT (11:33) - Jon's Review (13:10) - Kristy's review (14:42) - Things to know (17:49) - How Jon would describe the book (19:04) - Who's the common enemy (21:25) - It's all his fault (22:48) - Was it self defense? (25:11) - But why, Oliver? (27:29) - Foreshadowing? (30:28) - The ending

    41 min
  8. Ep01 - Fourth Wing

    AUG 16

    Ep01 - Fourth Wing

    SummaryIn this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in. LinksOfficial author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/---BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.comKristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzlJon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Takeaways Intro and summary of the bookViolet’s character developmentXaden vs. Dain Book reveals and conclusionChapters (00:50) - Kicking things off (02:51) - Format of the show (03:28) - Subscribe plug (04:06) - ReCaptians (05:14) - Fact checking ourselves (06:08) - Should we start the show? (07:33) - Summary of the book (11:04) - Spoiler alert! (14:39) - Jon's favorite part (16:04) - Kristy's favorite part (16:46) - Violets mantra (17:34) - What would your mantra be? (18:02) - Why is Violet in Riders Quadrant? (20:58) - Frickin' Dain... (23:08) - Dreamy Xaden (25:30) - Communicating through a bond (26:38) - Xaden's secret (30:47) - Did Jon see any of it coming? (32:20) - What Kristy saw coming (33:44) - A great and terrible price (36:48) - What quadrant would Jon be in (38:03) - What quadrant would Kristy be in (39:30) - Final thoughts

    41 min
  9. Philosophy on Book Ratings

    JUL 31

    Philosophy on Book Ratings

    SummaryIn this podcast episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast and discuss how they got started. They also talk about their rating system for books and their plans for future episodes. LinksTurn the Page Bookstore, Westfield, IN: https://turnthepagewestfield.com/Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzlJon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Takeaways This episode serves as an introduction to their new podcast.They discuss how they got started and what inspired them to create the podcast.They explain their rating system for books and how they determine their ratings.The plan for future episodes is to provide an overview of a book, have a spoiler-free discussion, and then dive into a more detailed conversation with spoilers.The first book they will be discussing is 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros.Chapters (00:40) - How we got here (01:51) - Jon's a streaky reader (04:41) - How we rate books (05:08) - 5 stars are not finite (06:19) - 5 stars = (07:42) - 4 stars (07:54) - What's an unreliable narrator? (09:45) - 3 stars (10:36) - 2 stars (11:27) - 1 star (11:46) - Jon's take on things (13:48) - A podcast plan (14:20) - First episode will be...

    16 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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  • Creator
    Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 King-Pritzl Estate
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    Books I Make My Husband Read

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