
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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
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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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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I can listen to these girls talk books all day! It feels like chatting with friends and they give the best recs! Love them!
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!
dying to know which nancy drew games you played — shadow ranch?? ghost dogs??
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
Great book recs and reviews. Hate Kristen’s begging for people to buy from her wishlist. Tacky.
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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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Kris and Mads launched 2 years ago and published 105 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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