Episode 32: Romanticize Your Reading Life

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 32, “Romanticize Your Reading Life.”

This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that when the world is a dumpster fire, you can still count on your books! Take a break from the doom-scrolling and come join them for book chat, library love, and, of course, hot takes!

In This Episode:

• The ladies begin with their regular check-in. They share how their reading is going and what they’re currently reading.
• Jillian and Erin discuss the layout of their books to get to the heart of the episode.
• It’s time for the heart of the episode, each woman shares their latest reads.
• If you’re looking for a way to ethically use ChatGPT, this episode has the examples for you. 
• It’s time for Hot Takes and this week the ladies are asking whether children’s books count when it comes to the books you’ve read this year. Listen in to hear what Erin and Jillian think.
• Are you wondering what Jillian and Erin have on hold at the library? Tune in to find out! 

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• At First Spite by Olivia Dade
• How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
• The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
• The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
• The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
• The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
• The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
• The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon
• The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
• The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
• Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
• The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell 
• The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
• Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
• The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
• The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri
• Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
• What We Sacrifice for Magic by Andrea Jo DeWerd 
• The Secret History by Donna Tartt
• Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
• When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
• 52 Weeks to a Sweeter Life by Farzana Doctor