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I'll Read What She's Reading
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Welcome to I’ll Read What She’s Reading hosted by Reggie, Mikayla, and Kennedy —
the podcast where the group chat becomes a book club, and the TBR never stops growing. Each month, for our book club, you help us select a book where we discuss everything from our star eating, fan cast, loves, hates, & more. Plus, we’ve got interviews with bestselling authors and behind-the-scenes convos with some of your favorite BookTok creators! When we’re not discussing a specific book, we’re a little unhinged. Episodes based around Smash or Pass on our favorite book boyfriends, bookish bang, marry, kill, dramatic first-line guessing games, and a whole lot of chaos. So whether you're a casual reader or in a full-blown situationship with your favorite fictional man, come hang with us. We’re here to make your reading life more fun, more chaotic, and definitely more relatable. New episodes every Wednesday — let’s read what she’s reading!
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Reacting to BOOKISH POLLS
Yesterday00:50:42Summary readyThe morally gray MMC or the golden retriever MMC? Today your hosts are sitting down and reacting to listeners' answers to some hot bookish polls. Tune in to hear which results shocked them the most and which ones they disagree with. They also kick off the episode with another segment of "I'll Watch What She's Watching" and spill all their thoughts on the "Off Campus" series.Minky Couture blankets! Use code: READERS for 50% offG2G Bar: Use code READERS for 15% off!Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummarySUMMER 2026 TBR
1w ago00:51:19Summary readySummer has officially arrived, and so has a brand-new TBR! Join the gals as they share the books they've selected for their summer reading lists. These may not all be traditional beach reads, but they're hoping each one helps them shake off their collective reading slump. Plus, they'll look back on their spring TBR goals, discuss what worked (and what didn't), and share what they're most excited to read next.BOOKS DISCUSSED:Spark of the Everflame - Penn Cole The Hotel Nantucket - Elin HilderbrandDestination Funeral - Paige HarbisonThe Shippers - Katherine Center The Everlasting - Alix E Harrow Januaries - Olivie BlakeHere One Moment - Liane Moritsy The Women - Kristin HannahTuesdays with Morrie - Mitch AlbomStarside - Alex AsterThe Hunger Games - Suzanne CollinsFollow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryIf You Like This, Read This!
2w ago00:49:30Summary readyLove a certain show, movie, or musician? There’s a book for that. Today, your hosts are matching favorite TV dramas, films, and musical artists with great reads across genres, helping you find your next book based on the stories and sounds you already enjoy. Tune in to add more books to your growing TBR and get an update on what the gals have been currently reading!Our sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummarySUMMER BOOK RECS
3w ago00:33:00Summary readySummer is officially here, and you know what that means: sunshine, poolside lounging, and the perfect book in hand. In this episode, the girls are diving into all things summer reading and sharing the books they can't stop recommending this season.Whether you're looking for a swoon-worthy rom-com that will have you kicking your feet, a gripping mystery that keeps you guessing until the very last page, an immersive fantasy world to escape into, or something completely unexpected, there's a recommendation for every kind of reader. Join the conversation as they chat about their favorite recent reads, the books topping their summer TBRs, and what makes the perfect vacation read.Grab your sunglasses, settle into your favorite lounge chair, and get ready to add plenty of new titles to your reading list. Your ultimate summer book haul starts here!Books discussed in this episode:Every Summer After & One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune This Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortuneHappy Place by Emily HenryThe Winged Game by Sophie KimThe Shippers - Katherine CenterThe Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenThe Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren The Compound by Aisling RawleOut of the Woods by Hannah Bonam YoungYesteryear by Caro Clair Burke••The Bodyguard by Katherine CenterOur sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryShield of Sparrows + Rites of the Starling | Spring Book Club
4w ago01:03:18Summary readySpring has come to an end, so it's time to discuss the heart pounding monster romantasy of Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry. The girls sit down to share their ratings, reviews, and the plot twists that surprised them (and those they saw coming). Did the second book disappoint or exceed their expectations? Tune in to hear all their thoughts as well as listener-submitted ratings, comments, and fan casts. Our sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryWould We Read It Again?
May 2100:43:49Summary readyToday the gals are taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting books from years past and asking the ultimate question: would we read it again? They’re diving into how timing may have influenced their original ratings, whether those scores still hold up today, and what they’d rate these books if they were reading them for the very first time now. Tune in as they gush over the stories that have stayed with them long after the final page—and share the ones they’d rather forget altogether.Books discussed:Dance of Thieves by Mary E PearsonTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinDaughter of No Worlds by Carissa BroadbentZodiac Academy by Caroline PeckhamBride by Ali HazelwoodSupernova by Marissa MeyerShatter Me by Tahereh MafiCarrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Invisible life of Addie LaRue by V.E SchwabOur sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREONFollow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryMust Listen Audiobooks!
May 1300:40:33Summary readyThis week, your hosts dive headfirst into the world of audiobooks. From fantasy epics and cozy romcoms to celebrity memoirs that feel like voice notes from celebrities, the trio shares the audiobooks they can’t stop recommending.Along the way, they debate what makes a narrator unforgettable, confess how often they listen to books, and expose each other’s wildly different reading tastes. Expect passionate recommendations, chaotic side tangents, and enough audiobook obsession to completely wreck everyone’s TBR list.Books discussed:Throne of Glass by Sarah J MaasThe Defense by Steve CananaghThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsDaisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidThis Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumThe Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth BrowerThe Other Side of Now by Paige HarbisonTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonMy Next Breath by Jeremy RennerAnd Now, Back to You by BK BorisonOur sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryONE HAS TO GO
May 600:44:11Summary readyIn today's episode, the girls put on their thinking caps and sweat a little bit (ok a lot) as they play a game of "One Has to Go" where they are given a list of 3 bookish things and have to pick one to be gone forever. Will they say goodbye to Xaden? Throw their Kindle away? It's another game of impossible decisions that you can play along with! They also kick off the episode updating you on the books they picked for each other to read and report back their thoughts. Tune in to hear the next round of books they pick!Our sponsor:OPHELIA is an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Discover more at Hatch.co/ophelia.Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryBook Recs Under 350 PAGES!
Apr 2900:57:50Summary readyAre you already a quarter into the year and behind on your reading goal? Or maybe you're needing a book rec that isn't a long series? Tune in as the gals sit and chat all things SHORT BOOKS (aka books under 350 pages). From court-room dramas, to chaotic romcoms, this episode shares book recs for any type of reader. Pull your Goodreads up and get ready to add some exciting reads to your TBR!Minky Couture blankets! Use code: READERS for 50% offG2G Bar: Use code READERS for 15% off!Books discussed in this episode:Six Scorched Roses by Carissa BroadbentThe Mind F*ck Series by S.T. AbbyWayward Pines by Blake CrouchRun by Blake CrouchThe Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion by Beth BrowerThe Bright Years by Sarah DamoffEvery Last Secret by A.R. TorreIn The Likely Event by Rebecca YarrosParis: A Memoir for Young Women in the Age of Influencers by Paris HiltonThe Art of Racing In the Rain by Garth SteinThe Other Side of Now by Paige HarbisonDial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoThe Defense by Steve CavanaughFollow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
SummaryOur 2026 Reads SO FAR
Apr 2200:54:52Summary readyToday your hosts sit down to chat and review their 2026 reads so far. They share about the book that's surprised them the most, their lowest rated and highest rated books, the book that had the most emotional gut punch, and more. Tune in for some deeper dives on the books they've been reading so far as well as an update on their reading goals. Minky Couture blankets! Use code: READERS for 50% offG2G Bar: Use code READERS for 15% off!Follow us on TikTok!Follow us on Instagram!Shop our merch: illreadwhatshesreading.comSIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON
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