SHE WELL READ

Alana Baumann and Samra Michael
  • 4.7 (63)
  • BOOKS

For well read baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of life.

  1. MAR 2 · BONUS

    Midnight Ballerinas with Nic Stone

    Hey well read baddies! We’re back with another bonus episode, and this one is for the girls who are fans of Gone Girl and are impatiently waiting for season three of P-Valley to drop. We’re joined by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone to talk about her latest release, Boom Town. We get into what it was like for Nic to step into adult fiction after writing dozens of YA books (many of which have been challenged and banned), why she wanted to expand the thriller genre to include characters we can actually relate to and root for, and the real-world conversations the book taps into, from missing persons cases involving Black women to power, privilege, and who society decides is “worthy” of concern. We also revisit the Dear Martin series and talk book bans, censorship, and what it feels like when your work becomes both celebrated and targeted. Tap in, then leave us a voice note with your reaction to the episode and your favorite moment :) Learn more about Nic and her work here and the next book on her tbr here We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  2. FEB 16 · BONUS

    Love is a Wild Ride with Liara Tamani

    Hey well read baddies! We’re back with another bonus episode, and the devil tried us today BUT we powered through, and it was sooooo worth it! We’re joined by acclaimed YA author Liara Tamani to talk about her latest release, This Ain’t Our First Rodeo. We get into the Houston Rodeo as the backdrop of the story, all the Texas references that made Lana feel right at home, and why Black cowboys and land legacy in the Black community need to be talked about more. Tap in, then leave us a voice note with your reaction to the episode and your favorite moment :) Learn more about Liara and her work here and the next book on her tbr here It's Lit Literary Awards Voting We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m

  3. FEB 2 · BONUS

    We Are Here Because You Were There with Eleanor Shearer

    Hey well read baddies, Happy Black History Month! On today's bonus episode, we sit down with the author of River Sing Me Home Eleanor Shearer to talk about her upcoming novel Fireflies in Winter—a powerful blend of historical fiction, survival story, and queer Black romance. Eleanor shares how her family history shaped her connection to migration, exile, and belonging. She also takes us behind the scenes of her research process and the real history that inspired the novel. Fireflies in Winter is available 2/10 wherever books are sold! Learn more about Eleanor here and the next book on her tbr here Check out the Oh, Charlee Please! Podcast here Charlee's Book Rec In Covenant with Ezra by Love Belvin available here We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  4. JAN 20 · BONUS

    No Ceilings with Gatekeeper Press

    Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re kicking off 2026 and Year Seven of She Well Read with a bonus guest episode featuring Gatekeeper Press, one of our Season 6 partners. Joined by Director of Marketing and Business Development Luis Javier, we break down independent publishing, author ownership, and how writers can retain creative control without sacrificing professional support. This episode is a must-listen for writers at any stage—from idea to finished manuscript—and for anyone curious about indie publishing versus traditional routes. Plus, there’s a major 2026 announcement tied to our partnership with Gatekeeper Press that could be a game-changer for one writer in our community. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your book in the world, make sure you listen all the way through. More info on Gatekeeper Press- https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/ We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  5. 12/15/2025 · BONUS

    2025 Wrapped: Insane In The Best Way

    Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re closing out the year with one of our favorites, our 2025 Wrapped bonus episode! A cozy, chaotic, heart-full recap of the year that was lol. We’re reflecting and also looking ahead to 2026 , upcoming guests, and all the exciting things coming for the Well Read Baddies next year. Plus, a reminder: we’re officially on break from December 15 through January 12. Tap in and wrap up the year with us! Mentions in Episode: Stories and Spoilers Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/0LjBdd5VlsUOsvSxF8NNQo?si=9722a48c283d495d Oh Charlee, Please! Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oh-charlee-please/id1855227120 End of Season Blog Post- https://www.shewellread.com/blog/happy-land-dolen-perkins-valdez We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://www.shewellread.com/contact OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Let the Boulder Roll

    Season 6 finale, Baddies! We wrap up Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez with reflections on legacy, growth, and the power of knowing where you come from. From conversations about Black womanhood and community to navigating change, purpose, and the end-of-year reset—we’re closing this chapter with gratitude! Plus, we share what’s ahead for 2026, how to stay connected through our Substack, Bookum club, and socials, and why this season means so much to us. Gatekeeper Press- https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/ Boom Town- https://bookshop.org/p/books/boom-town-nic-stone/1f424fb1fb494094?ean=9781668056271&next=t Kayla Nicole Tik Tok- https://www.tiktok.com/@iamkaylanicolesweetie/video/7567447791098694943?lang=en We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://www.shewellread.com/contact OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    Look at God!

    Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 41–44 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and the emotional stakes are higher than ever. This week, we follow generations fighting for legacy, land, and love, as long-held secrets finally lead to moments of truth and restoration. We’re also chatting about friendship, indie book recs, and all the pop culture chaos that kept us laughing through it all. Tap in for one of our last deep dives of the season — and don’t forget to leave us a voice note for the finale! oin our virtual book club on the Bookum app, browse our Bookshop.org list, and listen on Libro.fm. Leave us a voice note with your thoughts, and if you’d like to support the show directly, our $5 Substack tier keeps this indie pod running. Links below! Next chapters: Epilogue and Authors Note Gatekeeper Press- https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/ The Last Man on Earth- https://amzn.to/3JikJdU We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://www.shewellread.com/contact OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    There Comes a Point

    Hey Well Read Baddies! We’re back with chapters 37–40 of Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez — and the tension is building. In this episode, family loyalties are tested, the past comes knocking, and tough choices put legacy and belief to the ultimate test. We explore how history, rest, and resilience shape the women at the heart of this story — and what it really means to fight for what’s yours. Next chapters: 41-44 Gatekeeper Press- https://gatekeeperpress.com/online-consultation/ Check out the Be Well Sis⁠ podcast, they're repping the well read baddie lifestyle! Tune in and tell ‘em She Well Read sent you! Get your copy if Boom Town here! We can’t wait to hear from you! :) Please send any questions or comments about this episode to shewellread@gmail.com or use the form at the bottom of the SWR Podcast page: https://www.shewellread.com/contact OR leave us a Voice Note at https://www.speakpipe.com/shewellread‬ Follow SHE WELL READ! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewellread/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeDCLdTX/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@shewellread Substack- https://substack.com/@shewellread Bookum- https://app.bookumapp.com/clubs/668ad565858c97a7faafafb1 Bookshop Storefront- https://bookshop.org/shop/shewellread More links including discount codes: https://bio.site/shewellread These contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through the link, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
See All (166)

Trailer

4.7
out of 5
63 Ratings

About

For well read baddies who love books, pop culture, and everything in between. Best friends Lana and Sam are figuring out how to fit reading into their busy lives—and they know they’re not alone. That’s why they created a book club on the go: a seasonal podcast with bite-sized episodes where listeners vote on what they read each season. Whether you read all the time, once in a while, or are just picking up your first book in years, this show celebrates all types of readers. Being well-read is more than just books—it’s a way of life.

Information

  • Creator
    Alana Baumann and Samra Michael
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © @2024 She Well Read. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    SHE WELL READ

You Might Also Like