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The Reader's Couch

Victoria Wood
The New Couple In 5B
Travel
A Short Walk Through a Wide World
How To Age Disgracefully
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Biblio Lifestyle
Adventure
Paris
The Book Of Doors
Frances Perkins
Women's Boxing
Loss
Love
1890s
Mental Health
Friendship
Biblio Lifestyle 2024 Summer Reading Guide
Historical Rom-Coms
Female Friendship
Sweetness In the Skin

A book podcast where you will discover new books and get reading tips, but we also talk about lifestyle, wellness, and self-care. So let's learn something new, feel encouraged and inspired, and have fun!

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Latest Episodes

For decades, cinema has lied to us about Wuthering Heights—and I’m done letting adaptations sell you the wrong half of the story.

In this episode, I’m auditing the entire novel (not the TikTok version): the framed narration (Lockwood and Nelly Dean... more

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I did my February 2026 celebrity book club audit: covering Read with Jenna, Reese’s Book Club, Good Morning America (adult + YA), Oprah’s Book Club, Reese’s Gen Z arm Sunnie Reads, and Dua Lipa’s Service95. I broke down each pick’s premise and vibes,... more

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Sharing my January reading wrap-up covering 25 contemporary books read as both a coping mechanism during a heavy month and as advance reading for upcoming spring and summer 2026 reading guides.

I revisit seven books from a January reading vlog (due... more

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Let's talk about the January 2026 picks from major celebrity book clubs and whether they are worth your time! We will be talking about 'Read with Jenna', 'Reese's Book Club', 'Sonny Reads', 'Good Morning America Book Club', and 'Oprah’s Book Club'. ... more

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Recent Guests

Eliza Evans
Author of The Christmas Cookie Wars
Episode: Ep. 237 The Christmas Cookie Wars by Eliza Evans
Jenny Bayliss
Author of "Kiss Me at Christmas"
Episode: Ep. 236 Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Taylor Hahn
Author of A Home for the Holidays
Episode: Ep. 235 A Home for the Holidays by Taylor Hahn
Stephanie Wrobel
Author known for her psychological thrillers and character-driven narratives.
Episode: Ep. 234 The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
Alexis Henderson
Author known for her dark and magical stories
Episode: Ep. 233 An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Yume Kitasei
Author of The Stardust Grail and The Deep Sky
Episode: Ep. 217 The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Lauren Meckling
Author of The Memo
Episode: Ep. 216 The Memo by Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes
Rachel Dodes
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Episode: Ep. 216 The Memo by Lauren Mechling and Rachel Dodes
Tracy O'Neill
Author and professor, discusses her memoir 'Woman of Interest'
Episode: Ep. 214 Woman of Interest by Tracy O'Neill

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Less Low-Key Please

    The content of this show is engaging and useful for new adding new titles to one’s TBR pile. My only quibble is the use of the term “low-key”. Please, I beg you, limit yourself to one low-key per episode :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    bookandsunlover
    United States2 months ago
  • My first podcast!!

    This is the first podcast that I have listened to, and I am officially obsessed! Victoria gives such good recommendations and is so fun to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evangelise Rose
    United States2 years ago
  • Victoria is SO Helpful

    Victoria will help you declutter and be practical about your books, and has many ideas on what to do with your large book collection. Highly recommended, as she is absolutely right about books on shelves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillBlaster1
    United States2 years ago
  • Bring Back the Games, Drop the TBT Episodes

    I’ve been listening from the beginning and this latest season is different. Victoria is focusing more on reading tips, which is fine, but that’s what her newsletter is about. I’ve noticed that though the Reading Guide encompasses most genres, the podcast focuses mainly on interviews with authors of either romance, historical fiction, or general fiction. I’d love to hear the same variety in podcast content as there is on the reading guide. I’m a genre-jumper, and the same type of book genre promo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NasDalton
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful

    I am loving this podcast!! Great recommendations, author interviews, and great tips! I adore Victoria’s voice, it’s calm, cheerful and so pleasant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jerswife
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging content and find the book recommendations helpful for expanding their reading lists.
Several reviews mention a desire for more varied content, indicating that while the current focus is appreciated, there is room for diversity in topics discussed.
The host's calm and cheerful demeanor is frequently praised, making the podcast enjoyable to listen to.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 236 Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Q: What's your elevator pitch?
The novel centers around Harriet, an empty nester who faces a lonely Christmas, her daughter chooses to stay away, leading to unexpected adventures including a one night stand and the task of directing a Christmas play.
Ep. 236 Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Q: Tell us about your inspiration for Kiss Me at Christmas specifically. Like where did the idea or the spark come from?
Inspiration came from the idea of being an empty nester and how women are often overlooked in this stage of life. I built the story around modern themes like community and personal redemption.
Ep. 236 Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
Q: What can readers expect when they pick up a copy?
Readers can expect a warming tale of second chances, community spirit, and rediscovering the magic of the holiday season .
Ep. 233 An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Q: Tell us a bit about Lennon and who she is and what she has going on in her life before receiving her admissions phone call.
At the beginning of the book, Lennon is pretty sick, her mind is not always a safe place, and she was going to be her own antagonist.
Ep. 233 An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson
Q: What's your elevator pitch? And essentially, what can readers expect when they pick up a copy?
Academy for Liars is about a young woman, Lennon, whose life is completely falling apart when she receives a phone call from Drayton College, which is this mysterious school hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah, Georgia.

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1. Eliza Evans
2. Jenny Bayliss
3. Taylor Hahn
4. Stephanie Wrobel
5. Alexis Henderson
6. Yume Kitasei
7. Lauren Meckling
8. Rachel Dodes

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