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Becca Howell and Victoria Aslanides
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Enthusiastic conversations about books with friends! Hosts Becca and Victoria ask their very cool guests to recommend any book or written work that they want to talk about, we then read and talk about it. Pretty simple right? 

  1. JAN 28

    The Lilac People by Todd Milo with Josh Neumeyer

    In this episode we chat with Josh about The Lilac People, an incredible story of survival and love through one of the darkest periods of our human history. This book is beautiful, heavy, and an incredible example of the power historical fiction has to help us understand real history.  Please give this book a read and if you happen to like listening to books we highly recommend listening to the incredible Max Meyers narrate this one.  For episode announcements follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    51 min

  2. 12/03/2025

    Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth with B+V

    In this episode B+V chat about Arch-Conspirator by: Veronica Roth. Arch-Conspirator is a dystopian retelling of Antigone by: Sophocles. Spoilers! We loved it! Follow us on instagram for episode announcements and maybe someday other content @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    1h 1m

  3. 10/31/2025

    Making History by K.J. Parker with B+V

    In this episode we chat about Making History by K.J. Parker. This book is a quick read about how history gets built (quite literally in this case) and how the truth comes to be the truth. Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think of the book if you read it (you should read it) on instagram @heyreadthispod  Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    53 min

  4. 09/29/2025

    The Incandescent by Emily Tesh with Augur

    In this episode B+V chat with Augur about The Incandescent by Emily Tesh! This story has it all demons, magic, romance, revenge, and most of all an abundant and adamant admiration for teachers!  Visit Hierophany and Hedge in Covington KY www.hierophanyandhedge.com and on Instagram @hierophanyandhedge follow us on Instagram for updates and episode announcements @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

    57 min

  5. 08/29/2025

    The Power by Naomi Alderman with Jordan Trovillion

    In this episode B+V welcome back good friend, Jordan Trovillion to talk about The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book is not for the feint of heart but is well worth the read, an interesting look at the nature or power and violence contained in a deeply compelling story.  Content warning! This book contains depictions of sexual assault, general violence, and sex. This discussion does touch on those topics throughout so listen with care. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod For more from Jordan follow her @Jordan.Trovillion and visit @hierophanyandhedge  Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

    57 min

  6. 07/28/2025

    The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with Emrel Woody

    In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good! Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkesh Follow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooks Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

    55 min

  7. 06/28/2025

    Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with E

    This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses!  Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

    50 min

  8. 05/30/2025

    The Secret History by Donna Tartt with Caroline Stine

    This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late. Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformance Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening!

    1h 16m
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Enthusiastic conversations about books with friends! Hosts Becca and Victoria ask their very cool guests to recommend any book or written work that they want to talk about, we then read and talk about it. Pretty simple right? 

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  • Creator
    Becca Howell and Victoria Aslanides
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hey! read this.
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