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March Recent Reads is here! In this episode, we’re diving into the books that stayed with us long after the last page... stories that surprised us, challenged us, and sparked plenty of conversation. From unexpected favorites to thoughtful reflections, we’re sharing what we read, what we loved (and didn’t), and what we’re still thinking about.
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In our discussion, we explore the power of storytelling as both preservation and transformation. We talk about the quiet magic of place, the weight of inherited stories, and that delicate line between what is real and what we’re willing to believe. This is a book that invites you to slow down, listen closely, and consider how stories—both spoken and unspoken—shape who we are.
If you love atmospheric reads, dual timelines, and a touch of the otherworldly woven into everyday life, this episode (and this book) is for you.
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Every month we think we’ve evolved as readers… and then we remember where it all started. In this bonus episode, we’re diving into our reader origin stories—the chaotic, cozy, and occasionally questionable books that shaped us. We’re talking what kind of readers we were (horse girl? fantasy escape artist? reluctant reader turned obsessive?), the books we couldn’t put down, and the read alouds that still live rent-free in our brains. Expect nostalgia, a little roasting of our former selves, and probably a few “oh wow, that explains a lot” moments.
This episode is part of Podcasthon 2026 and is supporting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! Check out Podcasthon's website to see what everyone is talking about this month and visit The Imagination Library for more about the amzing work they are doing!
Every month we think we haven't read that many books, and then low and behold, there are tons. Somehow the “just a few pages before bed” strategy keeps turning into full-blown reading marathons and a stack of books that’s…let’s call it ambitious.
In this February Recent Reads episode of Read, Eat, Travel, Repeat, we’re breaking down everything we read this month—the good, the great, the “why did I stay up until 1 a.m. for this,” and the occasional surprise favorite. Expect a mix of genres, honest opinions, a little bit of bookish chaos, and probably at least one moment where we realize we absolutely judged a book by its cover. If your TBR pile wasn’t already out of control…well…sorry in advance.
Books Mentioned:
Just Our Luck by Denise Williams Life’s Too Short (The Friend Zone #3) by Abby Jimenez Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole In the Middle Are the Horsemen by Tik Maynard The Library of Lost Love by Norie Clarke A Good Animal by Sara Mauer The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer These Summer Storms by Sarah Maclean The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult The Correspondent by Virginia Evans Love and Other Brain Experiments - Hannah Brohm Of Ink and Alchemy - Sloan St. James Bourbon & Secrets - Victoria Wilder Meet Cute- Multiple Authors Beauty within the Beast- Inara Gage The Housemaid is Watching - Frieda McFadden My Husband's Wife- Alice Feeney Hot Victorians - Aaron Redford-Wattley The Illustrated Man- Ray Bradbury The Final Dip- K Bello
One forgotten lottery ticket.
One very public attempt to return it. One viral moment that changes everything. Suddenly, a fake relationship seems like the perfect solution to save a bakery and quiet a family, but as we discuss in this episode, the slow-burn tension, small-business stakes, and messy self-discovery make this story about so much more than a publicity stunt. We’re talking fake dating, found purpose, viral romance energy, and whether love can rise from total chaos, and yes, we absolutely get into the swoony moments. |
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