Ranked #1
Episode 43: Favorite Books of 2019 and Revisiting Reading Goals, plus a new show format
Episode 43: Favorite Books of 2019 and Revisiting Reading Goals, plus a new show format
We’re debuting our new episode format. We’re chatting about a bookish topic, sharing reviews of recent reads, and recomm... Read more
10 Dec 2019
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53mins
Ranked #2
Episode 4: Mystery Recommendations for October, sassy lady detectives vs. macho man investigators
Episode 4: Mystery Recommendations for October, sassy lady detectives vs. macho man investigators
In this episode, Curtis and Chelsey recommend mystery novels they've both loved, discuss their favorite mystery tropes, ... Read more
9 Oct 2018
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43mins
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Ranked #3
Episode 2: The Great Rereading Debate, how many books can you read before you die?
Episode 2: The Great Rereading Debate, how many books can you read before you die?
Curtis and Chelsey answer a listener question about reading slumps and then debate about rereading. How, when, and why s... Read more
2 Oct 2018
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37mins
Ranked #4
Episode 3: Bookstore Dates, bookish ideas for couples, friends, and Tinder matches
Episode 3: Bookstore Dates, bookish ideas for couples, friends, and Tinder matches
Curtis and Chelsey suggest five different bookstore dates for couples, friends, or fresh new romances. They also discuss... Read more
2 Oct 2018
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40mins
Ranked #5
Episode 29: Quarterly Book Haul, sharing our favorite book acquisitions so far in 2019, from sports history to poetry collections
Episode 29: Quarterly Book Haul, sharing our favorite book acquisitions so far in 2019, from sports history to poetry collections
Between books sales and birthday celebrations, we’ve acquired quite a few books so far in 2019! Today we’re sharing the ... Read more
9 Apr 2019
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38mins
Ranked #6
Episode 14: Favorite Books of 2018, plus books as gifts and book pairing recommendations
Episode 14: Favorite Books of 2018, plus books as gifts and book pairing recommendations
Tis' the season for year-end-book lists! Chelsey and Curtis are excited to present their Favorite Books of 2018, which i... Read more
18 Dec 2018
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47mins
Ranked #7
Episode 18: Books That Shaped Us, tracing our reading lives from childhood to adulthood and indulging in nerdy nostaliga with Star Wars, Narnia, and Little House on the Prairie
Episode 18: Books That Shaped Us, tracing our reading lives from childhood to adulthood and indulging in nerdy nostaliga with Star Wars, Narnia, and Little House on the Prairie
Inspired by Curtis’ guest appearance on The SSR Podcast, we’re returning to our favorite childhood reads to figure out h... Read more
15 Jan 2019
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38mins
Ranked #8
Episode 33: Books that Age Like Fine Wine, defining classic books and recommending summer literature
Episode 33: Books that Age Like Fine Wine, defining classic books and recommending summer literature
Today we’re answering listener questions about reading “the classics.” How do we define “classic literature?” And which ... Read more
9 Jul 2019
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32mins
Ranked #9
Episode 7: A Darker Shade of Magic Discussion, plus fantasy reading preferences and dream casting
Episode 7: A Darker Shade of Magic Discussion, plus fantasy reading preferences and dream casting
It’s our first buddy read episode! We’re excited to discuss A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. We chat about our fa... Read more
30 Oct 2018
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1hr
Ranked #10
Episode 44: Arctic Exploration Books, Christmas gifts, and current reads
Episode 44: Arctic Exploration Books, Christmas gifts, and current reads
In the spirit of the winter season, we’re sharing our favorite books about arctic exploration. We also discuss the joy o... Read more
24 Dec 2019
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35mins
Ranked #11
Episode 13: Auto-Buy Authors, the authors we love in nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and more
Episode 13: Auto-Buy Authors, the authors we love in nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, and more
This week, Chelsey and Curtis each share three authors whose books they automatically buy, no matter the subject matter,... Read more
11 Dec 2018
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29mins
Ranked #12
Episode 41: He Rec'd She Rec'd, recommending books with multiple perspectives and a strong sense of place for Holly and Brandon
Episode 41: He Rec'd She Rec'd, recommending books with multiple perspectives and a strong sense of place for Holly and Brandon
Today we’re recommending books for Holly and her husband Brandon. Holly enjoys historical fiction books that are a good ... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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22mins
Ranked #13
Episode 20: The Song of Achilles Discussion, team #patrochilles, and why Hamilton is a Greek tragedy
Episode 20: The Song of Achilles Discussion, team #patrochilles, and why Hamilton is a Greek tragedy
On today’s episode, we’re answering the important questions, like “how are Achilles and Alexander Hamilton actually the ... Read more
29 Jan 2019
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1hr 18mins
Ranked #14
Episode 16: Reading Goals for 2019, a British Baking Show murder mystery, and how to use book darts
Episode 16: Reading Goals for 2019, a British Baking Show murder mystery, and how to use book darts
This week we’re setting our reading goals for 2019! Whether or not you make your own reading goals this year, we hope th... Read more
1 Jan 2019
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33mins
Ranked #15
Episode 19: Reading Routines, answering listener questions about how, where, and when we read
Episode 19: Reading Routines, answering listener questions about how, where, and when we read
If you’re like Chelsey, you get nosy about people’s reading routines, their habits, and maybe even what their bookshelve... Read more
22 Jan 2019
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39mins
Ranked #16
Episode 23: Recommendations for Listeners Part 2, for readers who love sci-fi, history, true crime, audiobooks, and more
Episode 23: Recommendations for Listeners Part 2, for readers who love sci-fi, history, true crime, audiobooks, and more
We put our matchmaking hats back on to answer some of the recommendation requests in our inbox. Today we’re recommending... Read more
19 Feb 2019
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53mins
Ranked #17
Episode 25: Birthday Books, our wishlists and recommendations for spring birthday bookworms
Episode 25: Birthday Books, our wishlists and recommendations for spring birthday bookworms
Our birthdays are coming up, and we’ve been thinking about which books are at the top of our wishlists. We have a mix of... Read more
5 Mar 2019
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45mins
Ranked #18
Episode 42: The Count of Monte Cristo Discussion, plus revenge story book recommendations
Episode 42: The Count of Monte Cristo Discussion, plus revenge story book recommendations
The Count of Monte Cristo by French author Alexandre Dumas is often ranked in the Top 100 Novels of all time. Originally... Read more
26 Nov 2019
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55mins
Ranked #19
Episode 5: Reading to Learn vs. Reading for Fun, making time to read and reading with purpose
Episode 5: Reading to Learn vs. Reading for Fun, making time to read and reading with purpose
Curtis and Chelsey share how they balance reading for fun and reading to learn. They also talk about how to prioritize r... Read more
16 Oct 2018
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35mins
Ranked #20
Episode 28: Dare to Lead Discussion, embracing vulnerability and leading as introverts
Episode 28: Dare to Lead Discussion, embracing vulnerability and leading as introverts
Dare To Lead Buddy Read Discussion. This is further proof that sometimes finding the intersection of two very different ... Read more
26 Mar 2019
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47mins