What Have You Been Reading?

Alex and Karla
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Two friends talking about the books they've been reading or have read, and the musings that come from those conversations.

  1. May 27

    Monster Baddies (S2, Ep. 12)

    Hey y'all! In this episode we dived into planned technological failure, bathroom stall choice etiquette, and fashion v utility. OH! And books. We also talked about books. Come with us as we gab about written journeys about: *girls that survived *magical fevers and powers trading cards and also, there's a hot guy *a creepy beauty cult with weird jellyfish *oracles that drown and also, there's a hot guy (haunted swedish meatballs and box furniture *conquest and brutality Book List:  Final Girls by Riley Sager One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Rouge by Mona Awad The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix You Dreamed of Empires by Alvaro Enrigue Music Credit: Good Times by Patrick Patrikios

    54 min

  2. Apr 22

    Chicky-Boo (S2, Ep. 11)

    Welcome, reader friends! We talk about all the amazing books our listeners are reading, which, let me say, it's SO FUN to look up and share out. So keep 'em coming! Alex shares her experience at a rainy day bookish event, and bestows a gift to Karla (which is yet to be delivered). We stayed pretty on topic this time (I think), so without further ado, here are the books we discussed: The Night We Became Strangers, by Lorena HughesMore Than Enough, by Anna QuindlenThe Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop, by Takuya AsakuraThe Strength of the Few, by James IslingtonToo Old for This, by Samantha DowningThe Blanks, by Grady HendrixCoffin Moon, by Keith RossonThe Haunting of Maddy Clare, by Simone St. JamesThe Unseen, by Ania AhlbornMusic Credit: Patrick Patrikios

    1h 2m

  3. Apr 4

    A Stripper with a Heart of Gold

    We have a guest editor for this episode, so huge shout out to Mike Armstrong (a fellow podcaster over at RoomRock) for helping us out with the audio edits on this episode! Thank you also to our listeners who share what they're reading over on our IG account, so we can discuss and share those out - always great seeing and discussing what everyone is reading. I hope ya'll are ready for another Karla & Alex rollercoaster! From immigration to kids and screen time, to embracing those DNF's, this episde has a little bit of everything. We touch on why women write male characters the way they do, and how we feel about this. We do some fact-checking on the history of the Panama Canal, so...you know...the more you know! Books discussed: The Book Witch, by Meg ShafferThe Village Library Demon Hunting Society, by CM WaggonerThe Gingerbread Bakery, by Laurie GilmoreThe Unseen, by Ania AhlbornBumblee Season, by Eileen GarvinThe Great Divide, by Cristina HenriquezThe Lost Story, by Meg ShafferKarla's DNF list: Manhunt, Just Another Missing Person, The God of the Woods, On Our Best Behavior, Gothikana

    55 min

  4. Feb 24

    Drama Adjacent (S2, Ep.9)

    We open with donuts, and then take some pretty deep dives into topics we're not qualified to discuss, and make a small left turn to talk about hummingbirds. Karla falls off the edge, sword in hard, defending language; even though she constantly butchers it and can’t form a sentence- ha! She loves it from afar. We discuss social media and children, and verbal consent. If you're an expert in any of these areas, we'd love to hear from you! Alex also rejoices in some recent ARC acquisitions: celebrate good times, come on! Oh, and we talk about books! Last House of Needless Street, by Catriona Ward The Last Letter, by Rebecca Yarros The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, by Laurie Gilmore So Old, So Young, by Grant Ginder When the Wolf Comes Home, by Nat Cassidy The Violin Makers Secret, by Evie Woods The Deep, by Nick Cutter Edited by the amazing Kelly Shook Music credit: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios

    1h 12m

  5. Jan 28

    Flirtation Plus (S2, Ep. 8)

    Folks, we're going international! At least with this episode's guest speaker location: Thank you to @flippin_pages10 for joining us all the way from Canada! Page joins us to talk about his monthly book project, so make sure you check out his Instagram page and join his monthly discussions. Books discussed: An Evil Premise, by T. Marie VandellyThe Ruins, by Scott SmithChasing Stardust, by Erica Lucke DeanBrimstone, by Callie HartAnd many, many more book references throughout our discussion. Edit credit: Kelly Shook Music credit: Apollo by Patrick Patrikios

    1h 10m

  6. Jan 3

    Saintiest Saint

    Happy New Year Y'all! In this episode Karla basically becomes a QVC host slinging a previous beloved book: Slewfoot. And that's not even the book she's technically discussing- ha! Alex rejoices in good news for her and her fam (yay!). We finish up by recapping the previous year's faves. Editing Credit: Kelly Shook Music Credit: Bratt by Everet Almond

    57 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    Check Engine Light

    Hello guys! We're back after an unscheduled hiatus. We hope you missed us because we missed you! In this episode, we dive right in and tell you about a bunch of creeptastic and cutetastic books! Karla embodies Stefon from SNL in her description of her first book. Alex is not moved to agree to read it. Alex goes into a memory despair spiral and Karla internally wonders if she's a normal human during the Unworthy description. Guess what- we don't talk about food in this book as it pertains to our personal tastebuds- that might be a first.  Books Discussed: Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng, by Kylie Lee Baker The Enchanted Greenhouse, by Sarah Beth Durst Slewfoot by Brom Big Nick Energy by Kristen Bailey (spoiler-ish alert) The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica (spoiler alert) A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Editing credit: Kelly Shook Music credit:

    1h 7m

  8. 09/17/2025

    Antsy in the Pantsy (S2, E5)

    Karla and Alex talk about what's missing in their skin routines (hint: everything), Karla teaches Alex a new vocab word, they discuss the pro's and con's of overnight fame with famous bookclubs, and Alex wants to know if everyone has a ride or die girlfriend. Karla & Alex also discover that they have very different plans for their upcoming book retreat, ha! Books discussed: Home is Where the Bodies Are, by Jeneva Rosa ZomRomCom, by Olivia Dade Dead of Winter, by Darcy Coates Someone You Can Build a Nest In, by John Wiswell Spectacular Things, by Beck Dorey Stein The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn, by Valerie Bowman If It Makes You Happy, by Julie Olivia Editing credit: Kelly Shook Music credit: Good Times - Patrick Patrikios

    1h 5m
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Two friends talking about the books they've been reading or have read, and the musings that come from those conversations.

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  • Creator
    Alex and Karla
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alex and Karla
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    What Have You Been Reading?