
Join Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter every Wednesday for a dose of books and banter, along with interviews with women who inspire us.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 441 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||

New month, new Things! This week, we cover big milestones, geographic anomalies, buzzy TV, travel, reading strategies, and more!
Our Things:
Becca turning 40
A mysterious disappearing island
The three-course reading method
How we're thin... more
This week we're reviewing our reading stats from this year! We walk through how we track, our reading habits this year, and discuss everything from ARCs to backlist books, re-reads and more!
September Book Club Pick - Main Characters by Bobby Palme... more
Happy Book Club Day! Time to chat about our August Book Club Pick, The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer. We chose this ode to books and book lovers for an uplifting read, and we can't wait to chat about its surprising twists, meta moments, author commentary... more
It's Bonus Book Club Time! We loved reading One & Only by Maurene Goo, and we can't wait to discuss it today. And if you're in the Miami area, get tickets to our Miami Bonus Book Club on August 24!
August's Book Club Pick - The Book Witch by Meg S... more
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Two longtime hosts deliver a warm, book-forward mix of contemporary fiction, publishing industry chatter, and lifestyle banter. Episodes commonly feature book club picks, author conversations, and pop-culture tangents, all threaded with practical publishing insights and reader-oriented recommendations. The show stands out for its approachable, friend‑like dynamic, frequent live events and sponsorships, and a consistent eye toward women's perspectives in books and culture, making it a reliable landing pad for readers, aspiring authors, and industry insiders seeking authentic, spoiler-aware discussions.
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