New year, same nerdy readers. We’re talking about what we learned about our reading lives last year, and what we’re planning for 2021. Plus, we share which books are on our priority TBR lists. We’re still adjusting to a new recording space set-up since Curtis got back from deployment, so bear with us as we calibrate some background noise.   Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one...

Curtis is back! Today we’re sharing our favorite books of 2020, plus an overview of how the circumstances of this year affected our reading lives. How would you describe your reading life this year? Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR: https://libro.fm/redeem/hrsr Or give the gift of audiobooks: https://libro.fm/gift?cmp=hrsr Find Chelsey’s year-end lists:...

Today we’re talking about BIG books. Books that are 500 pages or more. We’ll share which tomes are on our TBR lists and which ones we’ve read and loved.    To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.    Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR: https://libro.fm/redeem/hrsr Or give the gift of audiobooks:...

Today, we’re recommending books to our listeners based on requests they submitted a few weeks ago. Curtis LOVES recording these episodes. We’re ready to fill your TBR and perhaps your shopping cart with books.   To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR:...

Today we’re reflecting on two years of buddy reading: why we read together, how we read together, and the books we’ve enjoyed discussing. This episode is a great place to get gift recommendations for the reader in your life, ideas for your book club, or titles to start a buddy read of your own.  To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram:...

Today, we’re discussing A Quiet Life in the Country, a Lady Hardcastle Mystery by T.E. Kinsey.    We’re also talking about the benefits of audiobooks, our favorite ways to buddy read, and cozy mystery recommendations for fall and winter audiobook listening.    To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two...

Today we’re talking about doom scrolling and sharing plenty of book recs (nonfiction, rom coms, mysteries, and more) that will keep you turning the pages instead of scrolling on your phone.    To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our newsletter: hereadsheread.substack.com Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/hereadsheread/ Get two audiobooks for the price of one w/code HRSR:...

Curtis has often mentioned his love of award-winning books, so today we’re taking a deep dive into our reading logs and TBR lists to recommend award-nominated or award-winning books. In today’s episode, we’re discussing various literary awards, sharing some of our favorite award-winning books, and taking a look at some of this year’s big nominations.  To find a list of every title we mention in today’s episode, go to hereadsheread.org/podcast for show notes.  Subscribe to our...

Welcome to He Read She Read, a bi-weekly podcast where a couple of married bookworms with very different reading tastes discuss books and the reading life.  Today we’re recommending four books from our shelves to each other. If your reading tastes match up with either of ours, you’re in for a To Be Read treat. Every other month, we also share a book club-style discussion on one book we both read. On October 27th, we’ll be talking about A Quiet Life in the Country, a Lady Hardcastle Mystery...

Today we’re discussing The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin. Listeners, we’ll warn you before talking about any major spoilers—but we do highly recommend reading this page-turning sci-fi/fantasy novel!

In today’s episode, Curtis and Chelsey are sharing recommendations in their mutual favorite genre: memoir. Despite the fact that we both love this genre, our tastes vary wildly. We like to think that’s why you stick around here, listeners. So expect a wide range of memoirs today as we share three favorites and three to-be-read titles.    PS: You’ll hear our podcast mascot, Penny breathing and whining on the track. She says hello, pay attention to me please. Enjoy the puppy ambience.    ...

We will catch up on our reading goals and offer some more book reviews in our next episode, but for today we are digging up all of the reader recommendation requests that have been sitting in our inbox and recommending books to listeners with vast and varied reading tastes, so get your to-be-read lists ready! Our newsletter: https://hereadsheread.substack.com/ 2 Audiobooks for the price of 1! Support independent bookstores and sign up for Libro.fm here Email us here Follow...

Today we’re checking in with a reading goal update, sharing short book reviews, and offering several recommendations for Revolutionary Reads. Plus, Chelsey catches a golden phrase on audio and Curtis reminisces about Star Wars.    Show notes: http://hereadsheread.org/ Our newsletter: https://hereadsheread.substack.com/ 2 Audiobooks for the price of 1! Support independent bookstores and sign up for Libro.fm here Email us here Follow us here   Hamilton on Disney+   The End is Always...

We're back! Today we’re catching up, sharing recent reads, and setting some reading goals. We've got book reviews, anticipated summer reads, and general updates to share. Be sure to stay tuned for our recommendations of the week. Show Notes Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett   HRSR Newsletter   Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin Ta Nehisi-Coates articles ...

To celebrate our new status as Aunt & Uncle Bookworm, we’re sharing some of our favorite picture books. As always, we’re also discussing our recent favorite reads and recommending some stuff to watch, listen to, or follow. Connect with us on social media to let us know which picture books you loved as a kid, which books your kids love,  or which picture books you like to give as gifts! Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Shop this episode here Books...

Today we're reminiscing about a trip to NYC back in February. We saw Hamilton, visited bookstores, and Chelsey got emotional about an important bookish location. After sharing some details from our trip, we offer up book recommendations with a New York theme. (Note: this was recorded weeks ago, and we're safe! Listen in for a special intro).    Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Shop this episode here   Recent Reads: The Only Plane In The Sky by...

“How many dukes are just rolling around?” Today we’re talking about The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare, one of Chelsey’s favorite historical romance novels. Curtis gives a brief synopsis, and then we talk about romance tropes, historical time periods, and Tessa Dare’s sassy wit. This was Curtis’ first romance novel, and *spoiler alert* he loved it. Listen in to find out why!   Auto-Buy Authors   Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare  Duchess by Design by Maya Rodale Scandal and...

Today we're chatting about the role of reading during stressful times. For us, books are comforting, but they also require a certain level of focus. Listen in to hear tips for reading while stressed, getting out of a reading slump, and plenty of book recommendations.  Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Shop this episode: https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-49-comfort-reading-and-the-books-we-turn-to-during-stressful-times On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Atomic Habits by...

Hey listeners! Today we have a special bonus episode for you. Introducing...Novel Pairings, a brand new podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant and fun. Chelsey and her friend Sara have been working on this new project for months. Listen to find out what Curtis thinks of this endeavor and get a preview of what Novel Pairings is all about! Follow Novel Pairings @novelpairingspod on Instagram. Subscribe to the Novel Pairings newsletter at novelpairings.substack.com.

Today we’re discussing how to weed through the piles and piles of presidential biographies to find the right one for you. Plus, we take a dip into Abraham Lincoln biography waters with some recommendations that range from Civil War deep dive to loosely-inspired literary fiction.  Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Shop this episode: https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-48-presidential-biographies-abraham-lincoln-and-black-history-month-reading-goals

Today we’re sharing some of our bookish romances, favorite romance novels, and how to pronounce a word Curtis has been messing up his whole life. Tune in for some book recs and Valentine’s Day fun! Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here Iron Gold by Pierce Brown Long Bright River by Liz Moore Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Riyria Revelations by Michael J Sullivan The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare  A Princess in Theory by...

Today we’re discussing Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal, a WWI spy story with fantasy elements. Before we launch into our book discussion, Curtis is sharing pertinent historical background while Chelsey shares some literary history lessons. Check the show notes for spoiler timestamps and a list of book and article recommendations.   Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here   Spoilers begin 12:43 Spoilers end 41:08 Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal About the...

Today we’re talking about the books we’ve read recently, including two intense memoirs we loved. Plus we have book recommendations for fans of the television show taking pop culture by storm: The Mandalorian. We are HERE for Baby Yoda. As always, we’d love to hear from you! Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here   Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones What Should I Read Next Episode 214 Know My Name by Chanel Miller Tribe by...

In the spirit of the winter season, we’re sharing our favorite books about arctic exploration. We also discuss the joy of giving books as Christmas gifts and what we’re reading lately.  Email us here Follow us here Sign up for Libro.fm here We earn a small commission when you use our affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the podcast!   Show Notes Strength to Love by Dr Martin Luther King Jr The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by...