BookChat with Kate and Theresa

Theresa Givan
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We are sisters-in-law, who also happen to be best friends, and love to read formed a book club. We invite you to join us as we explore the world of books, leaving no genre behind. This is a family friendly podcast, so feel free to listen with your friends and family and come chat books with us.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Eleanor Roosevelt: An Example of What it Takes to Become a Strong Woman

    Book Chat is a podcast featuring sisters-in-law Kate and Theresa. Please join us as we discuss books. This season we are focusing on strong women in books. Both real and not! This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book Eleanor Roosevelt's Autobiography. No one is born a strong woman. Throughout Eleanor's book we find out what she went through and how she became a strong woman. This wraps up Season 2 of Book Chat with Kate and Theresa. Next we will be starting Season 3: Plagues and Pandemics. We will explore non-fiction and fictional books featuring different plagues. In two weeks we will be reviewing Get Well Soon by Jennifer Wright. And overview of some of the most devastating plagues the world has ever known. Listed below are the next 3 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released: Get Well Soon by Jennifer Wright June 21, 2026 Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton July 5th, 2026 Earth Abides by George R. Stewart July 19, 2026 Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    42 min

  2. May 24

    Going Against Victorian Norms: A Natural History of Dragons

    Book Chat is a podcast featuring sisters-in-law Kate and Theresa. Please join us as we discuss books. This season we are focusing on strong women in books. Both real and not! This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan.  In two weeks we will be reviewing The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt. Learn about a First Lady who saw the world during some truly historic times.  Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released: The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt June 7, 2026 Get Well Soon by Jennifer Wright June 21, 2026 Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton July 5th, 2026 Earth Abides by George R. Stewart July 19, 2026 Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    1h 5m

  3. May 17 ·  Bonus

    Ep: 10 Lessons from the Podcast

    Here is our second surprise mini episode! This week we talked about things we have learned about each other and ourselves as we have spent almost half the year working on this book club podcast. We hope you tune in and let us know what lessons you have learned about yourselves through your reading! Thank you for watching and we hope to see you on May 24th to hear about The Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan. Please follow us on Instagram and TikTok: bookchatwithkateandtheresa

    33 min

  4. May 11

    Ep. 9: How a Busybody Solves Crime: A Body in the Library

    Book Chat is a podcast featuring sisters-in-law Kate and Theresa. Please join us as we discuss books. This season we are focusing on strong women in books. Both real and not! This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book A Body in the Library by Agatha Christie. How can a busybody spinster be a strong woman that solves a crime? Listen in and find out! In two weeks we will be reviewing The Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan. Come learn about a world similar to Victorian England and the type of woman that breaks the glass ceiling. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released: The  Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan Coming out May 24th The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt Coming out June 7, 2026 Get Well Soon by Jennifer Wright June 21, 2026 Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton July 5th Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    46 min

  5. Apr 26

    Ep 8: The Happiness in the Truth: The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein

    Book Chat is a podcast featuring sisters-in-law Kate and Theresa. Please join us as we discuss books. This season we are focusing on strong women in books. Both real and not! This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein. This book delves into a world that may be fantasy, but it could be science fiction. Through it we see the power of the truth and how that truth can lead to incredible discoveries. In two weeks we will be reviewing The Body in the Library, a Miss Marple Mystery by Agatha Christie. Come explore how an elderly single woman unravels a dark murder plot. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. A Body in the Library by Agatha Christie Coming out May 10th, 2026 The  Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan Coming out May 24th The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt Coming out June 7, 2026 A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman Coming out June 21, 2026  Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again! A very special thanks to Chris for joining us today. We appreciate any guest who is willing to come on here and have a good, healthy, book debate.

    1h 39m

  6. Apr 12

    Ep. 7: Roman Woman, the Good, the Bad, and the Ordinary: A Rome of One's Own Book Discussion

    Book Chat is a podcast featuring sisters-in-law Kate and Theresa. Please join us as we discuss books. This season we are focusing on strong woman in books. Both real and not! This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book A Rome of One's Own by Emma Southon. Women from Ancient Rome are not well known, and should absolutely be discussed. Some of them are strong, some of them are not. Dive in with us while we talk about the different women and their lives. In two weeks we will be reviewing A Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein. A Steerswoman is a sci-fi book and can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or at your local library. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein Coming out April 26th, 2026 The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Coming out May 10th, 2026 A Body in the Library by Agatha Christie Coming out May 24th The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt Coming out June 6, 2026 Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    54 min

  7. Mar 29

    Ep. 6: Rifles for Watie

    This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. We chatted about the history of the Civil War, Kansas, and what being in a battle must have felt like for a 16 year old during the 1860s. In two weeks we will be reviewing A Rome of One’s Own by Emma Southon. A Rome of One’s Own is a non-fiction introduction to women living throughout Roman history. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. A Rome of One's Own by Emma Southon Coming out April April 12th, 2026. The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein Coming out April 26th, 2026 The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Coming out May 10th, 2026 The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt by Eleanor Roosevelt Coming out June 6, 2026 Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again! A very special thanks to Mother and Mother-in-Law Laurie for being our first guest. We hope to have you return again for another book chat in the future!

    43 min

  8. Mar 22 ·  Bonus

    Ep. 5: 8 Best Book Adaptations!

    Who made the best book into a movie? Who decided to make a book into series instead? These are our top 8 favorite book adaptations! Surprise mini episode! We hope everyone is having a wonderful week and remember to tune in next Sunday, March 29th, for our episode Rifles for Watie featuring guest and Mother/Mother-in-Law Laurie!

    18 min

  9. Mar 16

    Ep. 4: Sisters of Sword and Song

    This week on Book Chat we are discussing the book Sister's of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross. We chat about magic, siblings, romance, and mythology as they are discussed in this unique fantasy book. In two weeks we will be reviewing Rifles Watie by Harold Keith. This book is a historical fiction children's lit about set during America's Civil War. it can be found on Amazon, at Barnes and Nobles or at your local library. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith Coming out March 29th, 2026A Rome of One's Own by Emma Southon Coming out April April 12th, 2026.The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein Coming out April 26th, 2026The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce Coming out May 10th, 2026 Find us on Social Media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again! *We are aware there was audio issues with Theresa this week. We are working to fix this issue for the next episode.

    1h 1m

  10. Mar 1

    Ep. 3: Such a Quiet Place

    Come explore the suspense/mystery novel, Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda with Kate and Theresa on this week's episode of Book Chat with Kate and Theresa. This week we explore dynamics of group mentality, and how misconceptions can lead to big problems. In two weeks we will be reviewing Sister's of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross. This book is a fantasy/adventure, it can be found on Amazon, at Barnes and Nobles or at your local library. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. Sisters of Sword and Stone by Rebecca Ross Coming out March 15th, 2026Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith Coming out March 29th, 2026The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein Coming out April 12th, 2026A Rome of One's Own by Emma Southon Coming out April April 29th, 2026. Be sure to follow us on social media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    1 hr

  11. Feb 15

    Ep. 2: Anastasia and Simone Spencer

    Dive into a Children's Literature with Kate and Theresa as they explore Anastasia the Last Grand Duchess by Carolyn Meyer and When Christmas Comes Again: The World War I Diary of Simone Spencer by Beth Seidel Levine. This week we revisit childhood favorites, discuss World War I and the impact it had on people living in different areas, and the tragedy of the Romanov family. This is a family friendly podcast so sit back and enjoy this podcast with your loved ones. In two weeks we will be reviewing Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda. This book is a suspense and mystery book, it can be found on Amazon, at Barnes and Nobles or at your local library. Listed below are the next 4 books we will be reviewing and the dates they will be released. Such a Quiet Place by Megan Miranda coming out March 1st, 2026Sisters of Sword and Stone by Rebecca Ross Coming out March 15th, 2026Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith Coming out March 29th, 2026The Steerswoman by Rosemary Kirstein Coming out April 12th, 2026 Be sure to follow us on social media! Instagram: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: Book Chat with Kate and Theresa Thank you for watching and listening to this episode. We look forward to having you join us again!

    49 min

  12. Feb 1

    Ep. 1: Sense and Sensibility

    This week we are explore Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. First published in 1811 this classic has been a favorite on bookshelves for over 200 years. Kate is new to Jane Austen, and Theresa experienced the world of Jane Austen for her entire life. Come enjoy this brand new podcast where we talk plots, characters, and fun moments from the books. In two weeks we will be covering Children Literature, books Anastasia The Last Grand Duchess by Carolyn Meyers, and When Christmas Comes Again by Beth Seidel Levine. ***Please note that both of these books are out of print but can be found on different online websites and maybe even at your local library. Remember to follow us on social media! IG: BookChat with Kate and Theresa TikTok: BookChat with Kate and Theresa

    1h 5m
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We are sisters-in-law, who also happen to be best friends, and love to read formed a book club. We invite you to join us as we explore the world of books, leaving no genre behind. This is a family friendly podcast, so feel free to listen with your friends and family and come chat books with us.

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