
We are two political scientists (and friends), Jenny & Dani, who love to read books and talk about them, life, and just random thoughts. "We Read That" has two simple rules: (1) one of us picks the book each episode and can't tell the other why they picked it; and (2) the book has to be fiction. If you love books and/or need to dissociate for an hour in the car or while doing chores, we are the ri... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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IT'S SEASON FINALE TIME, BABYYYY! (Don't worry we will be back June 15, 2026).
In our last episode of Season 1, we are tackling the new bestseller YESTERYEAR by Caro Claire Burke. Is it historical fiction? Is it sci-fi? Is it fantasy? Jenny says it'... more
NEW ACHIEVEMENT! Dani finally did it. She managed to get Jenny to read Dungeon Crawler Carl. Listen how much Jenny internalized the apocalypse, and how Dani makes DCC her almost entire personality. We also talk all things BookTok, Hilary Duff, and Po... more
This week we are discussing Nicola Yoon's One of Our Kind, a fascinating book about a black family that moves to the fictional town of Liberty, CA - a town built specifically for black families to live in and enjoy their lives. Shops are owned by bla... more
We are reading Craig Thomas' That's Not How it Happened (2025), a fantastic novel about a chaotic family dynamic and a memoir that is being optioned for Hollywood. The book touches upon themes of parenting kids with special needs, what happens when y... more
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Two political scientists-turned-book enthusiasts host candid, spoiler-filled discussions about fiction across a wide range of genres and themes. Episodes center on literary analysis, cultural critiques, and personal reflections, with a strong emphasis on how books intersect with politics, society, and media culture. The hosts bring sharp banter, relatable anecdotes, and a collaborative, conversational energy that makes complex ideas feel approachable. A standout feature is their willingness to treat fiction as a lens for real-world issues—from representation and power to consumer culture and adaptation—while maintaining a playful, unvarnished vibe that keeps conversations lively and entertaining.
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