Readers of the Lost Art

auntiny
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A bookish podcast where we explore a new genre and time period each season! Our first season is all about mystery, so join us as we read through 100 years of murder! New episodes available every other Tuesday.

  1. Into the Pennyverse: Professors and Puzzles (Kissing Tolstoy, by Penny Reid)

    9h ago

    Into the Pennyverse: Professors and Puzzles (Kissing Tolstoy, by Penny Reid)

    Explorer's Log: When Anna accidentally ends up on a blind date with her university's hottest professor, she panics and pulls an Irish goodbye. However, she has no idea that her love of Russian literature will pull her right back into his leather-clad orbit. Next adventure embarks June 30: Today, Tomorrow, Always by Georgia Bockhoven Find us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks mentioned: The Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy SchiffDoppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein1776 by David McCulloughThe Age of Innocence by Edith WhartonSweet Dreams by Beth Dolgner

    1h 12m
  2. Holding Out for a Hero: Luck is a Lady (It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips)

    May 26

    Holding Out for a Hero: Luck is a Lady (It Had to Be You, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips)

    content warning: sexual violence and rape Explorer's Log: It's time for sportsball! Today, we're discussing the perfectly brilliant (and perfectly inappropriate) Phoebe as she navigates the intricacies of owning a football team and dealing with its handsome and hot-tempered coach. She may not know much about football, but she does know how to play the game. Next Adventure Embarks June 16: Kissing Tolstoy, by Penny Reid Find Us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks Mentioned: In Your Dreams, by Sarah AdamsGreat Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryThe Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy SchiffA Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn Be the light.

    2h 44m
  3. Into the Pennyverse: Therapy and Thankfulness (Beard in Mind, by Penny Reid)

    May 12

    Into the Pennyverse: Therapy and Thankfulness (Beard in Mind, by Penny Reid)

    Explorer's Log: Beau's having a Bad Time. His brothers are all moving on with their lives, and he feels stuck. Even though he has his eye on the lovely (and terrible) Darlene, he can't seem to stay away from the shop's newest mechanic: Quinn's beautiful and infuriating sister Shelly. Meanwhile, Christine of the Wraiths is hunting Beau down to give him some important information about his family. Next adventure embarks May 26: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Find us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks mentioned: Fires of Winter by Johanna LindseyThe Witches: Salem 1692 by Stacy SchiffDoppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein1776 by David McCulloughA Murderous Relation by Deanna Raybourn

    1h 25m
  4. Holding Out for a Hero: Vexing the Viking

    Apr 28

    Holding Out for a Hero: Vexing the Viking

    content warning: sexual violence and rape Explorer's Log: In this episode we discuss Johanna Lindsey's Fires of Winter as we explore the viking romance genre and tropes. And be warned: the book content is pretty upsetting. But through the upsetting-ness we consider the feminine awakening, casting people as 'other', and the place for safe spaces in our reading. Next Adventure Embarks May 12: Beard in Mind, by Penny Reid Find Us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks Mentioned: In Your Dreams, by Sarah Adams Be the light.

    1h 41m
  5. Into the Pennyverse: Blackmail and Bananas (Beard Science, by Penny Reid)

    Apr 14

    Into the Pennyverse: Blackmail and Bananas (Beard Science, by Penny Reid)

    Explorer's Log: When Jenn wants to crawl out from beneath her parents' overbearing shadows, she turns to the one man she fears most of all: the devious Cletus whom she catches in an illegal act. A little bit of blackmail is all Jenn needs to achieve freedom. Join us as we witness Cletus lose his marbles for the Banana Cake Queen (and we lose our marbles for Cletus). Next adventure embarks April 28: Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey Find us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks mentioned: Friday Night Lights by H. G. BissingerThe Witches: Salem 1662 by Stacy SchiffOverdue by Stephanie Perkins1776 by David McCullough

    1h 45m
  6. Holding Out for a Hero: Wedding the Warrior (A Kingdom of Dreams, by Judith McNaught

    Apr 8

    Holding Out for a Hero: Wedding the Warrior (A Kingdom of Dreams, by Judith McNaught

    Explorer’s Log: In this episode, we venture to Scotland where we watch star-crossed lovers Royce and Jennifer engage in an enemies to lovers plot with court intrigue and family drama. Join us as we explore a warrior hero in Judith McNaught’s Kingdom of Dreams. Next Adventure Embarks April 14: Beard Science, by Penny Reid Find us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks Mentioned: Beard Science, by Penny ReidBeard in Mind, by Penny ReidOverdue, by Stephanie PerkinsAnna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie PerkinsFriday Night Lights, by H. G. BissingerThe Witches, by Stacy Schiff

    2h 31m
  7. Holding Out for a Hero

    Mar 24

    Holding Out for a Hero

    Explorer's log: In this episode, we introduce the theme for our second season: romance novels from the 80's & 90's. Join us as we discuss our experience with the genre and how we developed the reading list for this season. We also share our BINGO boards and preview some other things that will be coming! Next adventure departs March 31: A Kingdom of Dreams, by Judith McNaught Find us: Instagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comsubstack @readersofthelostart

    42 min
  8. Into the Pennyverse: Experiments and Exes (Dating-ish, by Penny Reid)

    Mar 17

    Into the Pennyverse: Experiments and Exes (Dating-ish, by Penny Reid)

    Explorer's Log: Back in Chicago, it's Marie's turn to find her dream man. When a blind date doesn't work out, Marie throws herself into a series of experiences to answer the question "can a person fulfill their need for a relationship with paid services?" Next adventure embarks March 31: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught Find us: Patreon @readersofthelostartBluesky @readerspodInstagram @readersofthelostartpodour website auntiny.comemail us at readersofthelostartpod@gmail.comBooks mentioned: By Any Other Name, by Jodi PicoultA Perilous Undertaking, by Deanna RaybournStamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, Ibram X. Kendi and Jason ReynoldsBeard Science, by Penny Reid

    2h 33m
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A bookish podcast where we explore a new genre and time period each season! Our first season is all about mystery, so join us as we read through 100 years of murder! New episodes available every other Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    auntiny
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © auntiny 2025
  • Show Website
    Readers of the Lost Art