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I'd Read That!

Liz & Jerry

60 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, we discuss books that don't fit into one genre box neatly. We delved into novels that add a twist to familiar stories; horror that becomes healing, sci-fi that becomes terrifying, and fantasy with real-world emotional stakes. Non-Book Things Below Deck Mediterranean Peacemaker Season 2 Books Mentioned Play Nice by Rachel Harrison The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Genre Bending Books Home Before Dark by Riley Sager All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Dead Silence by S...

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In this episode, we discuss books that don't fit into one genre box neatly. We delved into novels that add a twist to familiar stories; horror that becomes healing, sci-fi that becomes terrifying, and fantasy with real-world emotional stakes. Non-Book Things Below Deck Mediterranean Peacemaker Season 2 Books Mentioned Play Nice by Rachel Harrison The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Genre Bending Books Home Before Dark by Riley Sager All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Dead Silence by S...

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Episodes (20/60)

I'd Read That!

Ep 53: Genre Bending Books

In this episode, we discuss books that don't fit into one genre box neatly. We delved into novels that add a twist to familiar stories; horror that becomes healing, sci-fi that becomes terrifying, and fantasy with real-world emotional stakes. Non-Book Things Below Deck Mediterranean Peacemaker Season 2 Books Mentioned Play Nice by Rachel Harrison The Sentence by Louise Erdrich Genre Bending Books Home Before Dark by Riley Sager All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Dead Silence by S...

1 week ago

37 minutes

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Ep 52: Spicy Romance Reaction!

It's time to reveal how Jerry handled his Spicy Romance Challenge. There were laughs, tears, pearl clutching; it's all here and more! Non-Book Things Alice in Borderland More Lawn Work! Book Things Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Absolutely No Thoughts of Pounding During My Fun Day with This Kind T-Rex Because I'm Aromantic and Asexual and That's a Wonderfully Valid Way of Proving Love Is Real by Chuck Tingle Liz's Spicy Romance Challenge Send us a text Thanks so much for liste...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

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Ep 51: Short Story Collections

This week, we're doing a deep dive into seven essential short story collections. We cover books that span the entire emotional spectrum: from Argentine gothic horror and Korean surrealism to sharp American satire and the most swoon-worthy love stories you've ever read. If you only listen to one episode about short stories, make it this one! Non-Book Things 3rd Annual Ostomy Race for Awareness 28 Years Later Books Mentioned Exhaltations by Ted Chaing The Booker Prize 2025 S...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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Ep 50: Mt. Rushmore of Books Redux

Gang, what a special episode for all this go round. We're celebrating our 50th episode! In honor of that, we are revisiting our first episode where we discuss our Mt. Rushmore of books...and there have been changes! Find out what they are and drop a note via email or on our Substack. Non-Book Things TruFru Snacks Jerry's Lawn Irish Works: Episode 39 Book Things The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Farrow - My playlist Liz's Rushmore Jerry's Rushm...

1 month ago

56 minutes

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Ep 49: Riley Sager, A Gushing Tribute

In this episode, we let ourselves gush over all things Riley Sager—the twists, the thrills, the atmosphere, and why his books are such addictive reads. From favorite characters to unforgettable reveals, we dig into what makes Sager’s work so compulsively bingeable and why we can’t stop coming back for more. Non Book Things America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys Alien: Earth Books Mentioned When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Riley Sager books: Middle of the Night The Last Time I Lied...

2 months ago

41 minutes

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Ep 48: Mid Year Reviews: Book Edition

It's hot. So hot. July is a good time to reflect on 2025 so far and share some thoughts about how our reading journey is progressing. Spoiler Alert, it's going great! What are your favorite reads so far in 2025? Non-Book Things The Bear - Season 4 Trailer Summer 5K Training Book Things Hungerstone by Kat Dunn The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohammed Mid-Year Highlights The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Rem...

3 months ago

39 minutes

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Ep 47: Enneagram Types and Their Respective Books!!

In this special episode, we explore the Enneagram through the lens of literature—matching all 9 personality types with unforgettable characters and storylines that reflect their deepest motivations, struggles, and growth arcs. Whether you're a loyal Type 6, a passionate Type 4, or a driven Type 3, there’s a book on this list that will feel like it was written for you. Non Book Things: Lorde - "Shapeshifter" Pink Pony Club - Kids Bop Book Things Caught Up by Navessa Allen Love Theoretically by...

4 months ago

40 minutes

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Ep 46: Bat Eater & Other Names for Cora Zeng *Spoilers

In today's episode, Jerry & Liz discuss their next book club pick, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train. Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater. We discuss all the gory details in th...

4 months ago

52 minutes

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Ep 45: Reading as a Movie

Hello, in today's episode Jerry breaks down his head cannon when reading a book. As a visual reader, he creates scenes, finds playlists, and more importantly casts the main characters with actors to play out the movie version in his head. This creates a slow, but deeply immersive experience. Do you do this? Someone give me the movie version of all my books! Books Mentioned: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles With a Vengeance by Riley Sager The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Anxio...

5 months ago

51 minutes

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Ep 44: What in the Actual F*}%?

Well well well... Today we discuss the bizarre, the confusing, and the unhinged. Some of the most memorable books we have read could be discussed as "What the F did I just read?" and we're here for it. Books Mentioned: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins Unhinged: An Erotic Door Romance by Vera Valentine Non-Book Things: Hacks Season 4 Send us a text

5 months ago

47 minutes

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Ep 43: Reading Nebula Award Nominees!

In this episode we take a look at the nominees from the Nebula Awards list. It's always a reliable way to see what you can add to your TBR. Do you have any awards you follow? Non Book Things: Pope Leo XIV New dog! 2025 Nebula Finalists Books Mentioned: Someone You Can Build a Nest In, John Wiswell (DAW; Arcadia UK)The Tusks of Extinction, Ray Nayler (Tordotcom)Countess, Suzan Palumbo (ECW)James by Percival Everett (Doubleday)Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin (Atria Books...

5 months ago

43 minutes

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Ep 42: Translated Books and Their Benefits

In this episode, we dive into the rich and diverse world of translated books. Join Liz & Jerry as we explore how reading books from different cultures and languages can broaden our perspectives, foster empathy, and enhance our understanding of the world. Whether you're a seasoned reader of translated books or just curious about where to start, this episode will inspire you to discover new voices and narratives that transcend borders. Non-Book Favorites: Top Chef The Pitt Recent Read...

6 months ago

49 minutes

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Ep 41: Vicious by V. E. Schwab *Spoilers*

Time for another book club show! This time around we discuss 'Vicious' by V. E. Schwab Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis mo...

6 months ago

41 minutes

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Ep 40: Modern Classics

In this episode, Liz & Jerry share their thoughts on modern classics. Should what we read in schools be refreshed and updated? We don't want to think about it, but we're 25 YEARS into the 2000s. Yikes!! So have a listen as we discuss our suggestions for modern classics. Non-Book Things: KIND Frozen Treat Bars American Primeval Books Mentioned: Funny Story by Emily Henry The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel Station Eleven by Emily St. ...

7 months ago

47 minutes

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Ep 39: Irish Reads

In today's episode, we take some time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by discussing Irish authors. Allow us to whisk you away to that magical island. Books Mentioned: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Ulysses by James Joyce Non-Book Things: How to Crochet Abracadabra by Lady Gaga Village Fete by PeriTune | https://peritune.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-m...

7 months ago

38 minutes

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Ep 38: Bookish Hot Takes

We all have opinions and some of them are potentially unpopular. In today's episode, we bring along special guest Hallee from Pearl's Books to discuss some hot takes. Agree or Disagree? Let us know what you think?

8 months ago

56 minutes

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Ep 37: Romance, Hot Ones Edition

February is Heating Up with Liz's Hot Ones Challenge! In this sizzling February episode, we're turning up the heat! Not everyone has the same tolerance for spice, but that doesn't mean we can't all give it a try. Join Liz as she takes on the Hot Ones Challenge and shares her curated list of romance books that range from Mild to Spicy. Whether you're a seasoned romance reader or looking to explore something new, there's something for everyone in this adventurous selection. Tune in and find you...

8 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep 36: Save Us 2025 Books!

Welcome to 2025! *nervous laughter* In today's episode Liz & Jerry chat about their holidays and discuss the upcoming 2025 books they are most excited to read. Spoilers for the Hunger Games trilogy are included free of charge. Books Mentioned Orbital by Samantha Harvey Sociopath by Patric Gagne, PhD My Friends by Fredrik Backman Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas Sunrise of the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Everything is Tuberculosis by...

9 months ago

34 minutes

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Ep 35: Top Ten Books! Pt. 2

Happy New Year's!We complete our list of Top Ten books we read in 2024.Also we got some special categories to get some additional books mentioned.Head over to the our Instagram page and let us know your favorite books you read last year.Jerry's Top 5Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu KawaguchiSome Desperate Glory by Emily TeshIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoJade Legacy by Fonda LeeCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidLiz's Top 5The Vanishing Half by Brit BennettBride by Ali HazlewoodVa...

10 months ago

55 minutes

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Ep 34: 2024 Top Ten Books! Pt. 1

Happy Holidays everyone!We're wrapping up 2024 with our favorite books we read in 2024...well just 10 thru 6.Enjoy a lively discussion and some great choices for your TBR!Liz's List:#10 Pallbearer's Club by Paul Trembly#9 Misery by Stephen King#8 The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley#7 Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy#6 Lone Women by Victor LavalleJerry's List:#10 Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung#9 Big Swiss by Jen Beagin#8 The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia#7 Nimona by ND S...

10 months ago

26 minutes