Easy Reads

Easy Reads Podcast
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Easy Reads

Welcome to Easy Reads, a light reading podcast by Melanie Trottier and Mitzi Payne. It's not that deep,  reading should be fun. 

  1. JAN 14

    SOLO: Top Books We Read in 2024 + Discussing the Future of This Podcast

    We’re kicking off the new year by recapping all of our favorite books that we read in 2024. Plus, we’ve got a MAJOR UPDATE for the Easy Reads community plus a peek at what’s in store for the coming year. Want to read with us? Our January book pick is: Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang.Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Other books mentioned in the episode: Harry Potter Series by J.K. RowlingHow to Winter: Harness Your Mindset ...

    39 min

  2. 12/27/2024

    Let’s Talk About Dragons in Heat. Our Review of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

    In this episode, we break down our November/December book pick: “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Lefroy (Mel’s sister!). We discuss dragons, smutty novels, and dipping our toes into Romantasy.Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Other books mentioned in the episode: Part of Your World Series by Abby JimenezThe Grace Year by Kim LiggettThe Husbands by Holly GramazioBabysitters Club Collecti...

    1h 8m

  3. 11/05/2024

    Are Teenagers Now More Mature Than Me? Our Review of The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

    In this episode, we break down our October book pick: “The Grace Year” by Kim Liggett, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Jill Tranquilla. We discuss dystopian novels, Young Adult fiction, and, of course, Harry Potter.Plus, we reveal our November book pick: Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Other books mentioned in the episode: Harry Potter Collection A Court of Thorns and Roses Serie...

    54 min

  4. 10/16/2024

    This Robot is So Relatable. Our Review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

    In this episode, we break down our September book pick: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Maria Bethany. We discuss Harry Potter, our reading journeys, why this book is NOT an easy read, and robots in the age of AI. Plus, we reveal our October book: The Grace Year by Kim LiggettRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Other books mentioned in the episode: Harry Potter Collection&n...

    54 min

  5. 09/13/2024

    Celeste would NEVER. Our Review of Netflix’s Adaptation of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

    We read Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the casting, the plot (or lack thereof), and the hundred reasons why the book is better than the show. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: The Perfect Couple by Elin HilderbrandIt Ends with Us by Colleen HooverFollow our hosts: Melanie Trottier@mela...

    59 min

  6. 09/04/2024

    The Vibes in the Forest = Bad. Our Review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

    In this episode, we break down our August book pick, “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent family dynamics, and bad audiobooks.Plus, we reveal our September book pick: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: The Perfect Couple by Elin HilderbrandCity of Girls by Elizabeth GilbertPart of Your World by Abby JimenezA Good ...

    52 min

  7. 08/02/2024

    Am I the A*****e, Toilet Proposals, and Post-date Surveys! Our Review of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

    In this episode, we break down our July book pick: “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez, picked by Mitzi. We discuss getting ghosted, the Part of Your World trilogy, Am I the A*****e Reddit threads, and public proposals.Plus, we reveal our August book pick: The Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Down the Drain by Julia FoxPart of Your World by Abby JimenezYours Truly by A...

    50 min

  8. 06/26/2024

    Are You Gonna Get Married Before I Die? Our Review of Good Material by Dolly Alderton

    In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Caroline Williams Wood. We discuss messy breakups, frustrating male friendships, unserious Gen Z Instagram posts, and whether there truly is someone for everyone. Plus, we reveal our July book picks! Next month, we’ll be reading TWO books: Just for the Summer by Abby JimenezThe Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, ...

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Easy Reads, a light reading podcast by Melanie Trottier and Mitzi Payne. It's not that deep,  reading should be fun. 

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  • Creator
    Easy Reads Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Easy Reads
  • Show Website
    Easy Reads

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