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By: Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet.
S2E1
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Feb 11, 2025
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50 min
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By: Freida McFadden
This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous. Listen in as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger.
S2E2
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Feb 25, 2025
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45 min
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By: Jon & Kristy
Four incredible finalists. Four passionate book pitches. One very overwhelmed Jon. Who made the most convincing case? Which book will Jon actually read? And will he survive the wrath of the book community if he makes the wrong choice? Tune in now to hear all the drama, all the passion, and the final decision!
S2 Bonus
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Mar 4, 2025
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40 min
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By: Kristin Hannah
In this episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's powerful novel The Women, a gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through love, loss, and resilience during the Vietnam War. Join us as we unpack the novel’s themes, characters, and unforgettable moments. We’ll share our thoughts, reactions, and — of course — how Jon felt about reading this intense and emotional journey.
S2E3
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Mar 11, 2025
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52 min
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By: Kristen Ciccarelli
In this week’s episode, we dive into Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli — a magical tale filled with rebellion, romance, and just the right amount of witchy chaos. But the real question is… did Jon fall under its spell or was he ready to banish this book to the shadow realm?
S2E4
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Mar 25, 2025
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44 min
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By: John Marrs
In this episode, we dive into The Family Experiment by John Marrs, where various families volunteer for a cutting-edge virtual reality competition that pairs adults with children to form instant families. We break down the hidden agendas, the crazy tech, and the total emotional chaos.
S2E5
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Apr 8, 2025
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52 min
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By: T.J. Klune
In this episode, Kristy and Jon dive into The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune—a heartwarming tale of magical children, unlikely friendships, and finding your voice. They unpack themes of prejudice and humanity, gush over favorite characters like Chauncey and Talia, and reflect on the cozy magic of this feel-good read. Come for the laughs, stay for the tears—and maybe a surprise Rudolph reference.
S2E6
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Apr 22, 2025
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42 min
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By: Abby Jimenez
There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong…
S2E7
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May 6, 2025
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By: Samantha Greene Woodruff
Bea Abramovitz has a gift for math and numbers. With her father, she studies the burgeoning Wall Street market’s stocks and patterns in the financial pages. After college she’s determined to parlay her talent for the prediction game into personal and professional success. But in the 1920s, opportunities for women don’t just come knocking. Bea will have to create them.
S2E9
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May 20, 2025
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By: Emily Henry
Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives.
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Jun 3, 2025
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By: Jon & Kristy
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!
S1E10
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Dec 20, 2024
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48 min
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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.
S1E9
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Dec 10, 2024
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44 min
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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.
S1E8
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Nov 26, 2024
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51 min
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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.
S1E7
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Nov 13, 2024
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48 min
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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.
S1E6
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Oct 29, 2024
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52 min
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By: Nikki Erlick
For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of episode 4’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live?
S1E5
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Oct 15, 2024
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43 min
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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!
S1E4
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Oct 1, 2024
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42 min
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By: Ariel Lawhon
In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. They discuss their favorite characters and scenes in the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television!
S1E3
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Sep 17, 2024
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39 min
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By: M.L. Rio
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays.
S1E2
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Sep 3, 2024
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40 min
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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.
S1E1
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Aug 16, 2024
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40 min
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By: Jon & Kristy
In their inaugural episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast discuss how they got started, and their philosophy on rating books.
Intro
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Jul 31, 2024
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16 min
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