183 episodes

Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our google form and we'll recommend something to you on the podcast! https://forms.gle/QkN4uFtBTjnsGom88

What You Should Read Kelly Hager, Julia Hall, Rachael Hall

    • Arts
    • 4.7 • 16 Ratings

Friends Julia, Kelly, and Rachael discuss the newest books, trends and their never-ending TBR stacks. There will be laughs, great recommendations, and possibly (definitely) some spoilers. Tune in weekly and find out why these three have entirely ruined their dispositions with books. Want us to let you know what YOU should read? Fill out our google form and we'll recommend something to you on the podcast! https://forms.gle/QkN4uFtBTjnsGom88

    We're Back... (And Some Updates)

    We're Back... (And Some Updates)

    Hello, Should-Heads. It’s been a while and we’re happy to be back. We missed you!

    We’ve got horrible news first, though. Julia, our cohost, passed away in January. We needed to take some time to honor her and also decide to do with the show.

    We’ve got some answers for you.
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    • 46 min
    Books we're thankful for

    Books we're thankful for

    It’s the holiday season, Should-Heads! Here are the books we’re most grateful for. 


    LINKS:
    P!nk Donates Banned Books in Florida: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/16/1213317663/pink-gives-away-2-000-banned-books-at-florida-concerts


    BOOKS MENTIONED:


    Julia: Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner), Everything Happens For a Reason: And other Lies I've Loved (Kate Bowler) and Fangirl (Rainbow Rowell)


    Kelly: Somewhere Beyond the Sea (TJ Klune), Somehow: Thoughts on Love (Anne Lamott) and The Collected Regrets of Clover (Mikki Brammer)


    Rachael: Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen), Anne of Green Gables (LM Montgomery), The Earth, My Butt and Other Big, Round Things (Carolyn Mackler) and Intuitive Eating (Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch)
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    • 45 min
    "The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears (with Kendell!)

    "The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears (with Kendell!)

    Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and what better topic to return with than the memoir that everyone's talking about? Kendell joins us to discuss who's the biggest villain in the story and the things that surprised us most. Major spoiler alerts for this one!
     
    BOOK NEWS LINKS: 
     
    LeVar Burton Hosts the National Book Awards
     
    Scholastic and Diverse Books
     
    Millie Bobby Brown and Ghostwriters
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    You Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s Life

    You Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s Life

    Hi, Should-Heads! We’ve got an…interesting episode for you today! Kelly shares some life updates and the nonfiction that’s getting her through *gestures* all this.
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    • 30 min
    Our Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

    Our Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!)

    Should-heads, summer's almost over. Starbucks is selling pumpkin spice everything and Kelly's starting to think about her Halloween viewing choices. We've got the books you need to preorder or request from the library.
     
    BOOKS MENTIONED:
    Kathy: The Kingdom of Sweets (Erika Johansen), The Good Part (Sophie Cousens), Good Girls Don’t Die (Christina Henry), Midnight is the Darkest Hour (Ashley Winstead) and Stars in Your Eyes (Kacen Callender)
     
    Julia:  The Breakaway (Jennifer Weiner), Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Imposter Syndrome (Aparna Nancherla), The Bell in the Fog (Lev AC Rosen), The Woman in Me (Britney Spears) and Cleat Cute (Meryl Wilsner)


    Kelly: Down the Hill (Susan Hendricks), Plan A (Deb Caletti), Becoming the Boogeyman (Richard Chizmar), There's No Way I'd Die First (Lisa Springer) and In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America’s Child (Kim Cross)
     
    Rachael: The Vaster Wilds (Lauren Groff), Bookshops and Bone Dust (Travis Baldree), The Future (Naomi Alderman), The Fraud (Zadie Smith) and The Burnout (Sophie Kinsella)
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    • 34 min
    You Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less)

    You Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less)

    How do you feel about outer space, Shouldheads? Are you like Julia, where it's fascinating and something you want to know more about? Or are you like Kelly, where it's one of the scariest things to ponder?
     
    No matter where you fall in the debate, we've got some recommendations for you!
     
    BOOKS:
     
    Julia: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Becky Chambers), The Martian (Andy Weir) and Meet Me In Another Life (Catriona Silvey)
     
    Kelly: The Sound of Stars (Alechia Dow), Clues to the Universe (Christina Li) and We Dream of Space (Erin Entrada Kelly).
     
    Rachael: An Unkindness of Ghosts (Rivers Solomon), The Illuminae Files (Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff) and Cloud Cuckoo Land (Anthony Doerr)
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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Milmagician ,

So much fun!

I love these podcasts. If you love books and also want to smile and laugh, this is the bookish podcast you have to listen to! My day is always brighter after I listen, and, of course, I get some great recommendations, insights, fun themes, and book news. Don’t miss What You Should Read.

BosseyMom ,

Love book podcasts

I just started listening to this podcast. Book podcasts are my favorite and I’m enjoying this one so far. One bit of constructive criticism - so many ‘umm’s between thoughts. It gets distracting and starts being all I can focus on. Other than that, thanks for spending your time reading and sharing your opinions on books!

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Kelly, Julia and Rachael, hosts of the podcast, highlight all aspects of new great reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

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