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Kris and Mads

Kristen and Maddie
Books
Red Rising
Fantasy Literature
Reading
Booktok
Book Recommendations
Historical Fiction
Reading Goals
Wheel Of Time
Fantasy
Goodreads
Storytelling
Ireland
The Green Bone Saga
Dune
Leigh Bardugo
World War I
Romantasy
Patreon
Pierce Brown

We’re Kris and Mads—sisters, readers, and the creators behind a thriving book and screen club that explores the stories that shape us. On this podcast, we deep dive into the books we’re reading, the shows and films we’re watching, and the bigger themes behind the stories we love. We interview authors, talk with fellow creators, and share honest conversations about storytelling, creativity, and wha... more

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It's our October reading wrap-up! This month we read 12 books spanning fantasy, romantasy, horror, literary fiction, poetry, classics, and everything in between. From spooky season reads and epic fantasy adventures to heartbreaking literary fiction a... more

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Around our birthdays, we like to reflect on the year gone by. What were the big moments, good and bad? What have we learned? Where do we go from here? This year, Kristen got divorced, Maddie is no longer friends with her best friend of 10 years, and ... more

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Welcome back, friends! 📚✨

We have a VERY special video for you today! Maddie and I had the incredible opportunity to host a live author interview with Thomas R. Weaver in London to celebrate Infinite Wisdom, the second and final book in his series ... more

Spilling the tea on everything we read this month! Lots of thrillers, some romance, a chunky classic, and some duds. What was your best read of the month??Timestamps0:00 - Intro 4:11 - Imperfect Women by Araminta Hall9:31 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Gillig
New York Times and Sunday bestseller, author of The Night in the Moth series and The Knave and the Moon
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Episode: Rachel Gillig Interview | The Knave and the Moon, Romantasy, Gothic Fairy Tales & BookTok
Marissa Stapley
Author of Lucky
Author, Lucky
Episode: Lucky is NOW on Apple TV! | Our Interview With the Author: Marissa Stapley
Chloe Gong
New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings and Cold Wire
Episode: Meeting Chloe Gong in NYC! The Story Behind These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings & Coldwire
Emma Brodie
Author of Into the Blue
Author, Into the Blue
Episode: Interview with Emma Brodie (Reese’s Book Club Pick Author!) | Into the Blue, A Love Story for Nerds
Elodie Harper
Author of The Wolf Den trilogy and Boudicca's Daughter
Author
Episode: Writing Women's Stories That History Forgot - With Author Elodie Harper
Kyle Prue
Comedian, author, and actor
Self / Good Story Guild (via In Media Res project)
Episode: New Media and The Good Story Guild with Kyle Prue
Loretta Rothschild
Debut author of bestselling novel, Finding Grace
Episode: Interviewing LORETTA ROTHSCHILD in London!! | Debut Author of Bestselling Novel: Finding Grace
Fonda Lee
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling author of The Green Bone Saga
Episode: Fonda Lee : Green Bone Saga, Bruce Lee’s Daughter, and Her 2026 Cyberpunk Samurai Standalone
Leigh Bardugo
Number one New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Grishaverse
Episode: 10 Years of Kaz Brekker & the Crows | Leigh Bardugo Interview

Hosts

Maddie
Co-host of Kris and Mads show; contributes personal reading wrap-ups and discussion
Kristin
Frequent guest/host with involvement in reading discussions and show segments
Kristen
Co-host with a persona of sharing personal reading wrap-ups and discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 986 ratings
  • BEST BOOK PODCAST

    I can listen to these girls talk books all day! It feels like chatting with friends and they give the best recs! Love them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WOW56789
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s giving perfect podcast

    I feel like I have finally found my little corner of the podcast world! Kristen & Maddie are so informative, give honest reviews, make me laugh, and have opened my eyes to SO many great books I wouldn’t have heard of otherwise. Love them both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Williamscm3
    United States4 months ago
  • nancy drew!!!

    dying to know which nancy drew games you played — shadow ranch?? ghost dogs??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aash.0
    United States5 months ago
  • The BEST book podcast!

    These two wonderful sisters are so entertaining, informative, funny and to top it all off they have fantastic book recommendations. They read it all- epic fantasy to nonfiction self help and spanning all in between, they have single handedly helped me branch out in my reading to experience new genres. Since watching them, I have read many books that I likely wouldn’t have been introduced to outside of them. Listening or watching their podcasts feels like FaceTiming with your besties. I cannot re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hayleigh Abernathy
    United States8 months ago
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    Great book recs and reviews. Hate Kristen’s begging for people to buy from her wishlist. Tacky.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Geek0ut
    United Kingdom9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the authentic, friendly vibe and deep book recs.
Audience notes the thoughtful, banter-filled discussions and strong sense of community.
Fans appreciate author interviews and the show's balance of book talk with life updates.

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#228
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#166
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#152
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#25
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Apple Podcasts
#53
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#59
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kris & Mads Host a LIVE Author Event in London! | Thomas R. Weaver
Q: How do you balance believable technology with entertaining storytelling?
By grounding tech in plausible 20‑year growth curves, using mundane, everyday tech as the basis for future possibilities, and ensuring there is a human cost or ethical consequence to every breakthrough.
Rachel Gillig Interview | The Knave and the Moon, Romantasy, Gothic Fairy Tales & BookTok
Q: Tell us the hill you will die on.
Rachel indicates she would die on the hill of anti-AI in the creative space, emphasizing a stance against AI usage in writing and critique.
Meeting Chloe Gong in NYC! The Story Behind These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings & Coldwire
Q: How do you approach writing for different age groups—YA vs. adult?
She describes an evolution from an 18-19-year-old protagonist in These Violent Delights toward more mature themes in Immortal Longings, explaining that adult stories tend to focus on characters who have found their place in coming-of-age experiences, while YA emphasizes questions about the next life stage and personal identity.
Meeting Chloe Gong in NYC! The Story Behind These Violent Delights, Immortal Longings & Coldwire
Q: Where does the love of Shakespeare come from and how did it influence your work?
Chloe explains that Shakespeare was an entry point to engage with Romeo and Juliet on a performance-facing level, which inspired her to reimagine the story in her own historical-noir and historical-fantasy settings, especially in Shanghai; she stresses the idea that her work embraces Shakespeare-esque motifs while asserting unique world-building elements.
Interview with Emma Brodie (Reese’s Book Club Pick Author!) | Into the Blue, A Love Story for Nerds
Q: How did you decide to structure Into the Blue across multiple parts and timelines?
Emma explains she started with a chronological approach but kept the first part as the strongest throughline, then built the second part around the show and the plays, and finally used the fourth part to reveal the deeper work and relationships.

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Two sisters run a warm, book- and screen-focused show that blends in-depth discussions of novels with conversations about adaptations, film, and a broad range of storytelling topics. Episodes frequently include author interviews, deep dives into craft, and candid banter that centers community, reading culture, and the emotional impact of stories. The show stands out for its collaborative, sisterly dynamic, openness to Patreon deep-dives, and thoughtful exploration of how books translate to TV and film, with a friendly, accessible vibe that appeals to devoted readers who enjoy both literary analysis and entertainment industry anecdotes.

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1. Rachel Gillig
2. Marissa Stapley
3. Chloe Gong
4. Emma Brodie
5. Elodie Harper
6. Kyle Prue
7. Loretta Rothschild
8. Fonda Lee

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