
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Join our Patreon read-and-watch club! In September, we're doing palate cleansers: Imperfect Women, The Love Hypothesis, and Verity! You can try out the Fellowship Tier for free for 7 days! / krisandmadssisterhood We had an awesome August, with a bun... more
Bestselling fantasy author Rachel Gillig joins us for a conversation we’ve been dreaming about ever since we read her Shepherd King Duology in 2023! In this episode, we sit down with the author of One Dark Window and the bestselling Shepherd King duo... more
If you want to read some classics with us, join our Patreon read-and-watch club for free for 7 days: / krisandmadssisterhood If you want to read more classic books but don't know where to start, this episode is for you! Today we're talking about 10 ... more
It's time for our July reading recap! 📚 We're sharing everything we read this month, what surprised us, what disappointed us, and which books we'd recommend.Books discussed:The Odyssey by Stephen FryThe Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily WilsonLu... 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 book- and screen-club-style show that combines thoughtful deep dives into reading with discussions of film, television, and storytelling craft. Episodes frequently center on book recommendations, author interviews, and themes like history, fantasy world-building, and literary adaptation, paired with personal banter and community engagement. Notable strengths include a warm, conversational vibe, accessible yet insightful analysis across genres, and a clear emphasis on helping listeners discover new reads and think critically about storytelling. The format often features author guests, behind-the-scenes looks at writing and publishing, and cross-media conversations that appeal to devout readers and casual fans alike.
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Kris and Mads launched 2 years ago and published 101 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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