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Ep10 - Season 1 Recap cover image

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Feb 2025

Season 2

By:  Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

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Ep10 - Best of Season 1 cover image

Ep 10

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dec 20, 2024

Best of Season 1

By:  Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it!

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48min listen

Ep9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

Ep 09

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dec 10, 2024

A Very Merry Bromance

By:  Lyssa Kay Adams

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss this fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book that includes members of the Bromance Book Club. Join us as we talk about which characters we are in A Christmas Carol, what the superior Christmas meat is, and why Santa has three gardens.

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44min listen

Ep8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

Ep 08

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nov 26, 2024

The Boyfriend

By:  freida mcfadden

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs.

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51min listen

Ep7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Ep 07

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nov 13, 2024

Book Lovers

By:  emily henry

Nora Stephens’ life is books—she’s read them all—and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients and her beloved little sister Libby.

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48min listen

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Ep 06

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oct 29, 2024

Heartless Hunter

By:  Kristen Ciccarelli

Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 6. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and you won’t want to miss Kristy making Jon choose between Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, it may also be the best one yet.

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52min listen

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Ep 05

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Oct 15, 2024

The Measure

By:  Nikki Erlick

For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live?

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43min listen

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Ep 04

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Oct 1, 2024

Just for the Summer

By:  abby jimenez

For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet!

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42min listen

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Ep 03

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Sep 17, 2024

The Frozen River

By:  ariel lawhon

In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard.

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39min listen

Ep2 - If We Were Villains book cover

Ep 02

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sep 3, 2024

If We Were Villains

By: M.L. Rio

Oliver Marks has just served ten years in jail - for a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the man who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really happened a decade ago.

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40min listen

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aug 16, 2024

Fourth Wing

By:  rebecca yarros

In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in.

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Ep0 - Philosophy on Book Ratings

Ep 0

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Jul 31, 2024

Philosophy on Book Ratings

By: jon & Kristy

In this podcast episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast and discuss how they got started.

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16min listen