The Readirect Podcast

Emily Rojas & Abigail Freshley
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The Readirect Podcast

Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Book Talk: This Episode is Cursed

    Warning: This Episode is Cursed! Just kidding, but seriously, we tried recording this episode like three separate times and it felt like the forces of nature were conspiring against us! Even in the middle of this recording, we both got phone calls randomly, which we left part of the audio in for so you can see how truly chaotic this episode was. Anyway, we've read a lot lately! If you want the name of the fanfiction I (Emily) bleeped out, feel free to DM us but I can't just put my busin...

    55 min

  2. FEB 11

    Our Favorite Banned & Challenged Books

    This episode may sound familiar, because it is! Tune in for a timely re-release of this older episode where we discuss our favorite banned and challenged books. This episode felt relevant when we first recorded it, and even more so now. We hope you'll consider adding some of our faves to your TBR in 2025! Team Abigail: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodLooking for Alaska by John GreenThe Complete Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiTeam Emily: A Lesson Before Dying by Ern...

    56 min

  3. JAN 31

    Book Club: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

    Today, we're putting the ROMA into ROMAntasy with an Onyx Storm deep dive. We yapped for an hour and a half and it still wasn't enough to figure out what happened in this book & theorize what's going to come next. Join us on this journey with our favorite shadow daddy Xaden & clueless heroine Violet. Plus, recent reads: Flirting with Disaster by Naina KumarTrial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. TuliPlus - follow us on Instagram and Bluesky at @readirectpodcast.

    1h 36m

  4. JAN 14

    Book Talk: Holiday Reads, 2024 Goals, and 2025 Releases

    We reflect on our holiday reading experiences and recap our ambitious goals for 2024. Join us as we discuss our favorite books, share insights into reading strategies, and anticipate exciting upcoming releases to fill our TBRs. Emily's Mentions (we know there were many) The Natural Series by Jennifer Lynn BarnesNever Lie and The Housemaid Series by Freida McFaddenI Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston Quicksilver by Callie HartAbigail's Mentions Bull Moon Rising by Ruby DixonFourth W...

    59 min

  5. 12/31/2024

    Reading Rewind: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Our latest episode revisits the beloved Chronicles of Narnia, focusing particularly on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, exploring its impact on faith, morality, and our childhood memories. Together, we navigate how these themes resonate differently in adulthood, the complexities of C.S. Lewis’s biography, and the cultural conversations surrounding the stories. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @readirectpodcast!

    54 min

  6. 12/17/2024

    Reading Reflections: 2024 in Review + Setting Goals for 2025!

    In today's episode, we're taking a walk down memory lane for a recap of our reading in 2024! First, we'll revisit our goals for the year and update you on our successes and failures. Then, we're reviewing our five-star reads from 2024 (hint: Abigail is a little more judicious with this honor than Emily). Finally, we'll give you our BEST tips for success in 2025! Books we've read recently... Abigail Winter Street Series by Elin HilderbrandUnder the Mistletoe SeriesEmily A Lady for a Duke ...

    1h 6m

  7. 12/03/2024

    Bookish Holiday Gift Guide

    SIGN UP FOR OUR HOLIDAY BOOK SWAP: Click here to participate! Are you looking for the perfect gift for your book-obsessed friend? Look no further, we're here to guide you this year! Listen to this episode to find the perfect gift for... The coastal grandmother in your lifeThe goal-oriented, resolution-setterThe person who's committed to protecting their peaceThe fired-up advocateThe fan-fiction obsessed friendThe Bridgerton fan who's looking to move into the modern eraAnd give us a g...

    54 min

  8. 11/19/2024

    Wicked! The Book, the Musical, and the Movie—Oh My!

    In preparation for the upcoming movie adaptation of beloved musical, Wicked, we're reading the source material by Gregory Maguire! Let's just be honest, we're not the biggest fans of this book, so if it's one of your beloveds please know we're approaching this with a critical eye. Fair warning! We love the musical, and we're apprehensively excited for the movie adaptation. For more on the Wizard of Oz curse, read this article from Time. As always, let us know your thought...

    49 min
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Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas. 

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  • Creator
    Emily Rojas & Abigail Freshley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Readirect Podcast
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