We Read That
Jenny and DaniWe 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 | 18 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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This is one is a short one. Jenny suggests the first book of The Murderbot Diaries series (2017), and the ladies just do not click with it. They click more with Alexander Skarsgard on the Murderbot show on AppleTV.
What ensues is an in-depth conver... more
New week, new book! This week Jenny and Dani discuss Han Kang's The Vegetarian (2015), as Dani is trying to get Jenny to read more horror-ish books. This shorter book invites us into complex and violent family dynamics that unravel as one person deci... more
Bruce Holsinger's novel Culpability (2025) brings us into the world of AI and what it means in our lives. After a fateful crash with an autonomous car, Noah, Lorelei and their three kids Izzy, Alice, and Charlie grapple with the idea of who responsib... more
Dani finally did it! She got Jenny to read a V.E. Schwab book: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil (2025). And Jenny has a lot to say about: toxic relationships, men, female rage, the vampire lifestyle, and whether vampires should travel 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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We Read That launched 4 months ago and published 18 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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