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Hello, Should-Heads! Who doesn't love a good time-related story? Time loops, jumps, travel...we're in for any and all of them! Here are some of our favorites (and one we can't wait to read).   Julia: The Rehearsals (Annette Christie), This Time Tomorrow (Emma Straub), Eternal Life (Dara Horn), The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (V. E. Schwab), Oona Out of Order (Margarita Montimore) and Off to Be the Wizard (Scott Meyer)   Kelly: Throwback (Maurene Goo), Twice in a Lifetime (Melissa Baron) and The Good Part (Sophie Cousens)   Rachael: Everything Matters (Ron Currie Jr.), Before I Fall (Lauren Oliver) and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird (Josie Silver) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Should-Heads, it's a little known fact but we love detective stories! Whether it's the thrill of trying to solve a mystery or the fun of spending thousands of pages with the same characters, there's not much better. In this episode we recommend some of our favorites (after we get through our absolutely unhinged recent acquisitions this week.) Book News: Illinois bans book bans (finally some good news!) Recommendations: Dorian: The Lavender House (AC Rosen), The Big Book of Female DetectivesJulia: Roderick Alleyn (Ngaio Marsh), Finlay Donovan is Killing It (Elle Cosimano)Kelly: VI Warshawski (Sara Paretsky), Kinsey Millhone (Sue Grafton), A Kind of Death (Josh Aterovis) Rachael: Mike Bowditch (Paul Doiron), Waverly Place duology (Sara Donati) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back to give you more recommendations based on your sign. This time, we discuss Virgo, Pisces and Gemini. (SPOILER: There is some Gemini slander) Book News: Tennessee goes after book publishers, maybe Recommendations: Julia (Virgo): How to Be Perfect (Michael Schur), Oh My God What a Complete Aisling (Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen) and Will (Will Smith) Kelly (Gemini): Reggie & Delilah’s Year of Failing (Elise Bryant), The Extraordinaries (TJ Klune) this is impulsive and If I See You Again Tomorrow (Robbie Couch)  Rachael (Pisces): Anne of Green Gables (LM Montgomery), Concrete Rose (Angie Thomas) and The Bonesetter's Daughter (Amy Tan) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! How are you doing with all...this? If you're struggling, we get it and we're here with recs for you! NOTE: This episode deals with grief, anxiety, self-harm, depression and, while we don't delve too deeply into any of them, they are mentioned. Book News:  Missouri may defund libraries Mental Health recommendations: Julia: Adelaide (Genevieve Wheeler), Signal Fires (Dani Shapiro), Maame (Jessica George) and Darius the Great is Not Okay (Adib Khorram) Kelly: In Sight of Stars (Gae Polisner), Chaos Theory (Nic Stone), Broken in the Best Possible Way (Jenny Lawson) and Honey Girl (Morgan Rogers) Rachael: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (Gail Honeyman), Wild (Cheryl Strayed), Where’d You Go, Bernadette (Maria Semple), The Great Alone (Kristin Hannah) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! We're discussing Meredith, Alone in our latest book club episode. Julia picked it and we delve into the story with sidebars into self-care, our housebound survival kits and much more. We also share our favorite reads of the year so far. NOTE: Meredith, Alone contains depictions of sexual assault, self-harm and abuse. Also, there are spoilers in this episode. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

It's not exactly common knowledge, Should-Heads, but we love books about sports. We may not be huge fans of sports itself, but books about them? Yes, please!  Links mentioned: Roald Dahl books updated...sort of Our interview with Adib Khorram Our other interview with Adib Khorram Our interview with Alena Dillon Books mentioned: Julia: Carrie Soto is Back (Taylor Jenkins Reid), Tell the Rest (Lucy Jane Bledsoe) and The Happiest Girl in the World (Alena Dillon) Kelly: The Bridge From Me to You (Lisa Schroeder), Home Field Advantage (Dahlia Adler) and She Drives Me Crazy (Kelly Quindlen) Rachael: Demon Copperhead (Barbara Kingsolver), Bear Town (Fredrik Backman) and Darius the Great is Not Okay and Darius the Great Deserves Better (Adib Khorram) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hear ye hear ye! Today we're discussing Spare, Prince Harry's memoir, and we are joined once again by our good friend Kendell! We break down all the juicy, and maybe not super surprising, moments of this royal reveal all. Who came off the worst? Were there any highlights? Did we even need this book? We get into it all!  Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! Our hiatus is over and we want to let you know what's ahead for us and the podcast. We discuss our upcoming episodes and our semi-embarrassing amount of recent acquisitions. If you've got book recommendations, topic ideas or want to come on the podcast, email or contact us on social media! Let the fun begin! LINKS MENTIONED: Harper Collins Layoffs Ron DeSantis Memoir Emily Movie Jen DeLuca Book Deal Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Okay, Should-Heads, the news of our hiatus was maybe a little over-exaggerated. (In our defense, the book world got a little busy and we had to discuss it.) It looks like 2023 is going to be quite the dramatic year! Links mentioned: Romeo & Juliet lawsuit Harper Collins strike update Susan Meachin  Bookly Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Can you believe it's 2023, Should-Heads? New year, new books, same unwieldy TBRs. Our friends Kathy and Bekki are here to discuss our most anticipated 2023 reads of the new year! (We've also each got some reading goals.) What books are you most excited for? Let us know! (NOTE: We're also taking a few weeks off, but plan to be back in February to discuss how these goals are going.) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Once again we are stopping by the Movies and a Meal podcast to discuss holiday adaptations. This year we are reviewing three film adaptations of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It's become one of our favorite holiday traditions and we hope you enjoy!  Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

It’s almost 2023 and that means it’s time to reflect on the best books we read this year. As an added bonus, we’re joined by our friends Kathy and Bekki. Between the five of us, we’ll help you with last minute book gifts or how to spend any gift cards you’ll get. You’re welcome, Should-Heads. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Should-Heads, we had the best time discussing the Well Met series with its author, Jen DeLuca! Her next book, Well Traveled, is out on December 6 and you don’t want to miss this one! We also discuss Ren Faire, her writing process and, of course, got some great recommendations. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, delightful romance, absolutely check these books out. CONNECT WITH JEN DELUCA: Website: https://www.jendeluca.com/  Twitter: @jaydee_ell  FB: https://www.facebook.com/jendelucabooks  Instagram: @jendelucawrites Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Should-Heads, we've got a real treat for you today. We're joined by Helena Greer to discuss her debut novel, Season of Love! It's a rom-com with serious undertones about processing trauma but is also the sweetest, loveliest story. It'll definitely put you in the holiday spirit and is a perfect way to (as the tagline says) "make the Yuletide gay." Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Should-Heads, we're back with more sign-specific book recs! This time, we're discussing our moon signs and our friend Kendell is back to help us choose the best books for our moon signs (Scorpio, Sagitarius and Capricorn). We're now half done with the Zodiac, but we'll get to everyone.  Links Mentioned: DOJ Shuts Down Proposed Penguin Random House/Simon & Schuster Merger Harper Collins Union Members on Strike Kelly/Scorpio: Election (Tom Perrotta), When Women Were Dragons (Kelly Barnhill) and Mistakes Were Made (Meryl Wilsner) Julia/Sagittarius: Honey & Spice (Bolu Babalola), Killers of a Certain Age (Deanna Raybourn) and Finlay Donovan is Killing It (Elle Cosimano) Rachael/Capricorn:  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (Gabrielle Zevin), A Man Called Ove (Fredrik Backman) and Their Eyes Are Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Tis the damn season, Should-Heads! We're here with recommendations of holiday reads and an inaugural segment of what you should watch/listen to! We've got picks (and a few we're excited for) to get you in the holiday spirit. Holiday Recommendations: Julia: Landline and If the Fates Allow (Rainbow Rowell), Wrapped Up in You (Talia Hibbert) and Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (the column) Kelly:  A Merry Little Meet Cute (Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), Season of Love (Helena Greer), Kiss Her Once For Me (Alison Cochrun) Rachael: Christmas Shopaholic (Sophie Kinsella), The Matzah Ball (Jean Meltzer) and The Holiday Swap (Maggie Knox) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! We're excited to chat with Carolyn Prusa, the debut author of None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive! (Out November 22). It's a lighthearted novel about serious topics. Sidebar topics include elections, Stacey Abrams, Baltimore and, of course, Prince. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-Heads! We're here to discuss nonfiction, specifically the kind that makes us smarter. (We love celeb memoirs as much as the next person but we also enjoy books that make us better, more informed humans.)  Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450   Discussion links: National Book Award finalists Our next book club book: Meredith, Alone (Claire Alexander) Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a confession: for the first time, we're all reading less frequently than usual. While the amount of books read is not a referendum on our worth as people, readers or podcasters, it's still a marked change from our usual habits. And whether it's for good reasons or bad, it's still different. So we discuss what we're (not) reading and what we hope to finish before the end of the year. Recommendations welcome! Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Check out our recommendations here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450   Discussion links: Big 5 ebook/audio terms Authors, advocacy group wants fair terms for libraries Our next book club book: Meredith, Alone (Claire Alexander) Follow us: Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Should-Heads, we're well into September now and that means that it's back to school season. So sharpen your pencils, grab your Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and get ready to hit the books! Links Mentioned: Nora Roberts Saves the Day  Interview with Liza Wiemer Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one.  Back to School Books: Julia: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Muriel Spark), The Testing Trilogy (Joelle Charbonneau) and Teacher Man (Frank McCourt) Kelly: Moxie (Jennifer Mathieu), The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stephen Chbosky), Sideways Stories From Wayside School (Louis Sachar) and The Assignment (Liza Wiemer) Rachael: Anne of the Island (L.M. Montgomery), The Nickel Boys (Colson Whitehead), A Separate Peace (John Knowles), The Awakening (Nora Roberts), Big Little Lies (Liane Moriarty), The Magicians series (Lev Grossman), Flight Behavior (Barbara Kingsolver), Admissions (Kendra James) and Jay's Gay Agenda (Jason June)   Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:                 @wysr_podcast Instagram:                 @wysr_podcast Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast