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The House Of the Spirits
Jane Eyre
The Outsiders
Shoulda Books
Classic Books
Isabel Allende
Anthony Bourdain
David Foster Wallace
Charlotte Bronte
James Baldwin
Edith Wharton
SE Hinton
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Charlotte Brontë
S.E. Hinton
The Bell Jar
Parable Of the Sower
1984
The Hunger Games
Love In the Time Of Cholera

The podcast about all the books you shoulda read by now.

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Latest Episodes

Rainie Toll explains why "The Giver" and "The Catcher in the Rye" are more similar than you might think. We also talk about mushrooms, OCD, John Green, and why it's okay to not finish a book.

On the Patreon version of this episode, we talk about li... more

Jimmy Wong (Game Knights, the Command Zone, Try Guys, Video Game High School) shares the 3 books he thinks you should read. We end up discussing how he surprised himself with his own paternal instincts, won a jet ski on the Price Is Right, redefines ... more

Enjoy this bonus episode from the Shoulda Books Patreon. Every month, we compare a film to the book it was adapted from. Sign up today to unlock more episodes like this.

My grandmother passed away this past weekend, so I've been taking a step back ... more

Annie Rauwerda, the mind behind one of my favorite Instagram accounts (Depths of Wikipedia, go check it out) joins me to share way more than 3 books you should also check out. We talk Robert Moses, literary gossip from the 1920s, cartoons, the intern... more

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Recent Guests

Miles Bonsignore
YouTuber, creator, podcaster, actor
Episode: 1. read these books to stay more present (w/ Miles Bonsignore)

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Jonathan Shoulda Books
Host of Shoulda Books; leads conversations about essential reads and book club formats.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • love

    listen to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GRATEFUL LISTENER!!!!!!!!!!!
    United States2 months ago
  • loving the pod and the recs!

    I’m a pretty big reader but tend to stick to my common genres. This year I’m challenging myself to read more outside of those genre’s and this podcast has been a great source of inspiration/recommendations!

    So far I’ve read 1984 (depressing lol but very much a worthwhile read) and am excited to read the book of the month for January next and listen to that episode.

    Can’t wait to see what other reads come out of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxandthepurpledinos
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love

    I love reading but more than anything I love people talking about forms of art and creativity with a passion and boy- this really does that in a natural way. However, it does not help my perpetually growing tbr.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Icy comparison
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent!

    This podcast is so thoughtful and a great way to hear book recommendations from lots of different people. Loved the guests so far and looking forward to the first book club episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emmajeanne93
    United States4 months ago
  • really enjoying it so far!

    loved the most recent episode. looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fastcarxx
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, accessible book discussions and varied guests.
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Guests are consistently well-received and add diverse perspectives.
Audiences enjoy the community feel and book recommendations.

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1. read these books to stay more present (w/ Miles Bonsignore)
Q: What are three books you think everyone should read?
Miles shares thoughts on Marina Keegan's 'The Opposite of Loneliness', Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential', and David Foster Wallace's 'This Is Water'.

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What is Shoulda Books about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on reading culture, personal favorites, and meaningful conversations about books that shape who we are. Episodes feature intimate, book-club style discussions with writers, editors, and fellow readers, often highlighting a mix of classics and contemporary novels. A recurring strengths are the warm host dynamic, candid reactions to favorite titles, and a willingness to explore big ideas through literature. A notable trait is the evolving format that invites guests to share three must-reads and, over time, audience participation in book selections, which adds a communal, participatory layer to the listening experience.

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Shoulda Books launched 6 months ago and published 28 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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