As we wrap-up season one of the podcast we discuss our best lines in books. What hit us right in the feels? What was profound? What was the best declaration of love? We're all over the place and a little emo. Happy listening!
Books Mentioned:
Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak
Air Awakens by Elise Kova
The Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown
Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu
The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
Manacled by SenLinYu
All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89
and more!
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Happy Halloween Week!
This week's episode is all about our favorite villains. Are they handsome and morally grey? Crazy and completely unpredictable? Born evil? Some we absolutely detest, and some we can't help but love. Find us on social media: Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod / toberead.pod Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod / toberead.pod Check us out on Youtube: @tobereadpodcast
It's FINALLY HERE! The ACOTAR episode. Sit down and get comfy--its time to head to Prythian. Spoilers lay ahead for ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.
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What's better? A duology? A trilogy? A series? A standalone? Join Julie and Vanessa as they discuss and analyze what makes a series good and what they prefer.
Book Series Discussed:
Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gilig
Letters of Enchantment by Rebecca Ross
The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
Six of Crows Duology by Leigh Bardugo
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
and more
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GUILTY PLEASURE: something, such as a movie, television program, or piece of music, that one enjoys despite feeling that it is not generally held in high regard.
Julie and Vanessa take on Guilty Pleasure reads this week. From Julie's days buried in little babies and kindle unlimited to Vanessa's recent taking on of the book series with too many novellas, Zodiac Academy. They discuss fanfiction, group chats, and loving what you love because you love it and that's all that matters. Enjoy!
Books Discussed:
The Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde
Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham
Kindle Unlimited authors: Judy Corry, Emma St. Clair, Emily Childs, Katie Bailey, Melanie Jacobson
and more
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This week Julie and Vanessa dive in to Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Series. After doing a reread over the summer they have thoughts that need sharing.
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We are three quarters of the way through 2024. So let's recap. Join Julie and Vanessa as they talk reading goals, ultimate reading set-ups, and their reading year month-by-month: the wins, the losses, and everything in between.
Books talked about:
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This week Julie and Vanessa chat about their smut tolerance, tropes they love or hate, phrases that give them the ick, and their top ten book boyfriends. They also check-in with what they're currently reading. Books mentioned: Aritfical Wisdom by Thomas Weaver Done & Dusted by Lyla Sage Red Rising by Pierce Brown Check out Smutty Buddy Besties (Miranda & Lindsey) on instagram: @smuttybuddybesties Check us out on Instagram: @toberead.pod https://www.instagram.com/toberead.pod/ Check us out on TikTok: @toberead.pod https://www.tiktok.com/@toberead.pod Check us out on Youtube: @tobereadpodcast
Join us while we dive into Sarah J. Maas's beloved series, Throne of Glass. We discuss our favorite books, characters, and what makes this series stand out as a favorite series of all time.
SPOILER WARNING: This goes without saying, but this is FULL of spoilers for Throne of Glass as well as soft spoilers for SJM's other series, ACOTAR and Crescent City.
Books discussed:
Throne of Glass
Crown of Midnight
Assasin's Blade
Heir of Fire
Queen of Shadows
Empire of Storms
Tower of Dawn
Kingdom of Ash
What do two besties do when they get together? They buddy read. Join us in our discussion of how our friendship started and the blossoming of our buddy reading together.
Books Discussed:
Crescent City Series by Sarah J. MaasBones by K.L. SpeerManacled by SenLinYu (Fanfiction) A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ACOTAR Series by Sarah J. Maas Kindred's Cursed Saga by Penn Cole Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
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Welcome to the To Be Read Podcast. Get to know us, Julie and Vanessa, our book preferences, our ranking system, and our top 3 all time favorite reads.
Books discussed:
The Kindred's Curse series by Penn Cole
All the Young Dudes (fanfiction) by MsKingBean89
Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
Bridge of Clay by Marcus Zusak
Air Awakens Series by Elise Kova
A Fate of Wrath and Flame by K.A. Tucker
Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
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