Books I Make My Husband Read

Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surprising insights on the books she just has to make him read. It’s a book club with a twist—and you’re invited!

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May 20, 2025 · 52 min
S2E8 - The Trade Off by Samantha Greene Woodruff
In this week’s episode, we’re talking The Trade Off by Samantha Greene Woodruff—a sharp, fast-paced historical fiction set in 1920s New York. Join us as we dig into ambition, gender roles, market chaos, and what it means to be the smartest (and most ignored) person in the room. Links Official author website (https://www.samanthawoodruff.com/) The Trade Off (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/207644520-the-trade-off) Samantha Greene Woodruff on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21418696.Samantha_Greene_Woodruff) Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (01:24) - A special guest?! (04:11) - Book summary (05:17) - SPOILER ALERT! (05:47) - Kristy's review (07:02) - Jon's review (09:29) - Impressions of Bea (11:50) - Shifting social status (14:30) - Bea & Sophie (16:44) - Henny & Millie (18:52) - Jake (22:59) - The Great Crash (25:13) - What if Jon was Bea? (27:27) - Trust & perseverance (29:49) - Oh, Nate (35:31) - Pauline (38:27) - Introducing our special guest! (48:05) - Interview debrief (48:33) - Recommendations
May 6, 2025 · 48 min
S2E7 - Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
In this episode, we dive into Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez—a heartfelt, emotionally layered romance that’s equal parts swoony and soul-stirring. We’re talking long-distance love, grief, family struggles, and why Abby’s stories always hit deeper than your average love story. This one gave us all the feels. Tune in for our take on one unforgettable night, an unexpected connection, and the kind of love that refuses to fade. Links Official author website (https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/) Say You’ll Remember Me (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216437557-say-you-ll-remember-me?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16) Abby Jimenez on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18446724.Abby_Jimenez) Chapters (00:46) - Skip Intro (03:16) - Book summary (04:28) - SPOILER ALERT! (05:01) - Jon's review (06:25) - Kristy's review (07:47) - Instant attraction (10:18) - Withholding critical information (12:25) - Black cat vs golden retriver (15:15) - Impact of dementia (19:10) - A husbandly conundrum (23:02) - Adult understanding (27:34) - The hits just keep on comin (30:20) - Xavier’s demons (33:22) - The family intervention (37:05) - Parallel timelines (39:54) - Thoughts on the ending (41:54) - To buy, or not to buy… mustard (44:30) - Final thoughts
Apr 22, 2025 · 42 min
S2E6 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
In this episode, Kristy and Jon dive into The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune—a heartwarming tale of magical children, unlikely friendships, and finding your voice. They unpack themes of prejudice and humanity, gush over favorite characters like Chauncey and Talia, and reflect on the cozy magic of this feel-good read. Come for the laughs, stay for the tears... and maybe a surprise Rudolph reference. Links Official author website (https://www.tjklunebooks.com/) The House in the Cerulean Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45047384-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea) TJ Klune on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5073330.T_J_Klune) Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (01:37) - Upcoming books (02:39) - Book summary (03:53) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:19) - Kristy's review (05:22) - Jon's review (05:58) - Live up to the hype? (07:26) - Linus (10:58) - Favorite children (14:24) - Chauncey! (16:39) - Lucy(fer) (19:15) - Body size metaphor (23:39) - Arthur (29:01) - Blindly following the rules (30:51) - Addressing prejudices (32:24) - A magical romance (34:12) - Finding 'home' (36:55) - A surprise question?! (39:08) - Recommendations (40:55) - Closing time
Apr 8, 2025 · 52 min
S2E5 - The Family Experiment by John Marrs
In this episode, we dive into The Family Experiment by John Marrs, where various families volunteer for a cutting-edge virtual reality competition that pairs adults with children to form instant families. We break down the hidden agendas, the crazy tech, and the total emotional chaos. Links Official author website (https://www.johnmarrsauthor.com/) The Family Experiment by John Marrs (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197108968-the-family-experiment) John Marrs on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7264719.John_Marrs) Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (02:11) - Book summary (03:24) - SPOILER ALERT! (03:43) - Jon's review (04:54) - Kristy's review (06:48) - Relevancy of AI (08:33) - Physically moving, virtually (10:15) - Cadman and Gabriel (13:12) - Woody and Tina (17:50) - Selena and Jaden (21:35) - Dimitri and Zoe (24:38) - Adam (27:23) - Hudson (30:32) - 24/7 surveillance (33:17) - £250,000 (36:24) - The great (meta) debate (42:44) - Would society be ready? (45:52) - Would we volunteer? (47:07) - Our recommendation
Mar 25, 2025 · 44 min
S2E4 - Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
In this week’s episode, we dive into Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli — a magical tale filled with rebellion, romance, and just the right amount of witchy chaos. But the real question is… did Jon fall under its spell or was he ready to banish this book to the shadow realm? Links Official author website (https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/) Rebel Witch (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60217777-rebel-witch) Kristen Ciccarelli (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15428577.Kristen_Ciccarelli) Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (02:36) - A special thank you (03:00) - Book summary (04:21) - SPOILER ALERT! (05:10) - Kristy's review (06:18) - Jon's review (07:43) - Time gap (11:04) - Rune & Cressida (12:43) - Cressida's page time (15:20) - MIS.COM.MUN.I.CATION (16:58) - Magical realism (18:40) - Sacrifices (21:05) - Sisterhood predictions (23:56) - Powers of a Sybil (26:20) - Antonio (30:32) - Seraphine (32:08) - Who’s the real rebel (34:59) - Casting call is back! (40:58) - Would Jon recommend? (42:57) - Closing time
Mar 11, 2025 · 51 min
S2E3 - The Women by Kristin Hannah
In this episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's powerful novel The Women, a gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through love, loss, and resilience during the Vietnam War. Join us as we unpack the novel’s themes, characters, and unforgettable moments. We’ll share our thoughts, reactions, and — of course — how Jon felt about reading this intense and emotional journey. Links Official author website (https://kristinhannah.com/) Kristin Hannah on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/54493.Kristin_Hannah) The Women on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305853-the-women) VA Mental Health (https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/) National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/) National Council for Mental Wellbeing (https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/) National Health America (https://mhanational.org/) Chapters (01:59) - Content warning (02:41) - Book summary (04:30) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:51) - Jon's review (05:50) - Kristy's review (06:45) - Knowledge going in... (09:35) - Frankie (13:18) - “Women can be heroes too” (15:05) - Ethel & Barb (18:20) - Jamie (21:16) - Rye (26:42) - An un-hero's welcome (30:36) - Rye's manipulation (35:20) - Portrayals of PTSD (37:18) - Oh, Henry... (40:28) - The parental units (44:13) - Kristy's PSA (44:26) - A happy ending? (47:51) - A memorable quote (48:41) - Recommendation (50:33) - Closing time
Feb 25, 2025 · 45 min
S2E2 - The Crash by Freida McFadden
This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous, danger follows every twist. Join us for Season Two, Episode Two, as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger. Links Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/ Freida McFadden on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden The Crash on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216223604-the-crash Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (03:03) - Book summary (04:25) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:39) - Kristy's review (06:35) - Jon's review (10:21) - Morals over money (16:06) - Tegan (19:07) - Polly (20:58) - Survival skills? (23:52) - Polly & Sadie (26:08) - Hank (30:06) - Are they good people? (35:27) - Stranger danger (39:19) - Predicting the twists (41:08) - Freida #2 (42:26) - Would Jon recommend? (43:21) - Wrap up
Feb 11, 2025 · 50 min
S2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Season Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet. Tune in for laughs, debates, and a sneak-peek at the rest of the books coming up this season! 🔥📖 Links Official author website: https://rebeccayarros.com/ Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros Iron Flame on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ Chapters (04:09) - Book summary (05:31) - SPOILER ALERT! (05:57) - Jon's review (09:05) - Kristy's review (10:39) - Full disclosure! (14:13) - Trusting her squamates (16:08) - Who's calling the shots? (17:53) - The role of language (22:02) - Why did he save Violet? (23:46) - Why'd they keep him alive? (26:02) - Oh, Dain... (29:37) - Current events? (32:31) - A book on feathertails (34:32) - Signet theories (37:58) - General Sorrengail (42:57) - 650 years? (44:26) - The last rider (46:35) - Predicting the future (48:31) - FInal thoughts
Dec 24, 2024 · 49 min
S1E10 - Best of Season 1
It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it! Links BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR website: https://bimmhr.com/ Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:54) - S1E1 - Fourth Wing (04:52) - S1E2 - If We Were Villains (07:47) - S1E3 - The Frozen River (10:24) - S1E4 - Just for the Summer (12:22) - S1E5 - The Measure (17:02) - S1E6 - Heartless Hunter (22:36) - S1E7 - Book Lovers (26:08) - S1E8 - The Boyfriend (30:36) - S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance (34:22) - Favorite book of the season (35:15) - Biggest learning moment (39:36) - Funniest moment (40:34) - Season 2 foreshadowing (42:52) - Jon can pick his own books?! (45:32) - Final thoughts
Dec 10, 2024 · 44 min
S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss A Very Merry Bromanceby Lyssa Kay Adams. This fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book, as Kristy calls it, isa second-chance holiday romance that includes members of the Bromance Book Club. Join us as we talk about which characters we are in A Christmas Carol, what the superior Christmas meat is, and why Santa has three gardens. Links Official author website: https://lyssakayadams.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:43) - Romcoms are good for the soul (09:51) - Kristy's review (11:08) - Jon's review (12:41) - What is the bromance bookclub? (13:50) - Is it really a Christmas book? (16:14) - Grumpy sunshine trope (19:12) - Jon's own bookclub?! (22:29) - Superier holiday meat (23:37) - Famous or not matter (26:08) - Who are you? (29:33) - Family trauma (32:03) - Inserting books (34:20) - Steamy (36:26) - Which trope is better (38:46) - Would you recommend
Nov 26, 2024 · 51 min
S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs. Links Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend — A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:11) - Listener questions (05:46) - Book summary (07:19) - SPOILER ALERT (09:25) - Jon's review (12:23) - Normal dark secrets (14:25) - Intertwined timelines (20:49) - Poor Tom (24:52) - Motherly morality (29:09) - Slug (35:31) - Trusting your gut (41:13) - Syd's momma drama (45:27) - Advice for Sydney (46:55) - Aww, Kevin... (48:35) - Closing time
Nov 13, 2024 · 48 min
S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry
In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and… weird crushes on animated characters?! Links Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers — The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17 — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:03) - Upcoming books (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT (07:02) - Kristy's review (07:58) - Jon's review (09:42) - Reverse rom-com (12:01) - Compromise this! (15:15) - Pick a book, any book (17:30) - Sisterly bonds (19:44) - Switcheroo (22:02) - Skinny dippin' (26:56) - Different places, different faces (30:24) - Nora's anxiety (35:32) - Opposite peas (42:16) - I have the power (44:56) - Green M&Ms (47:29) - Final thoughts
Oct 29, 2024 · 52 min
S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet! Links Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM — Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:38) - Listener question (04:48) - Book summary (07:26) - SPOILER ALERT (07:40) - Jon's review (08:28) - Kristy's review (09:47) - Key moments recap (11:13) - World building (12:45) - Rune's origin story (15:21) - Good v evil (18:50) - Internal struggles (20:40) - Moving past the hate (28:09) - Relationship dynamcis (31:03) - Sacrifices (33:59) - Cressida (36:08) - The twist (40:10) - Introspection (43:11) - Go team! (45:46) - Dead or alive (48:09) - Final thoughts
Oct 15, 2024 · 43 min
S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick
For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live? Links Official author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure --- Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers --- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:25) - Listener question (04:53) - Book summary (06:31) - SPOILER ALERT (06:43) - Kristy's review (08:52) - Jon's review (11:14) - Would you open it? (13:23) - Affecting life choices (15:44) - Societal ripple effects (17:54) - Taking risks (21:14) - Cause or effect (24:32) - Amie (28:13) - Nina & Maura (32:55) - A right to know (35:56) - Making a aplan (37:13) - Ben & Amie (40:57) - Final thoughts
Oct 1, 2024 · 41 min
S1E4 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet! Links Official author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/ National Council for Mental Wellbeing: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/ Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/ — Casting references: Odeya Rush: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Madison Davenport: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956478/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Tom Holland: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4043618/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Glen Powell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:05) - Upcoming books (02:11) - Listen questions (06:14) - Content note (07:06) - Book summary (08:18) - SPOILER ALERT (08:39) - Jon's rating (09:24) - Kristy's rating (12:15) - Red flag, green flag (13:53) - Pick a spot, any spot (16:30) - Survey says... (18:37) - I laughed, I cried... (21:36) - Choosing empathy (26:30) - The rental house (28:16) - Casting (31:27) - The family (33:06) - Were you rooting for them? (37:30) - What's with the roses? (39:36) - Final thoughts
Sep 17, 2024 · 39 min
S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard. They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television! Links Official author website: https://www.ariellawhon.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/112975658-the-frozen-river Definition of sinewy (sin(y)əwē): adjective: "with strong muscles and little fat" (from the Cambridge dictionary) — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (00:38) - Intro (01:37) - Upcoming books (03:23) - Fact-checking (05:29) - Book summary (07:58) - SPOILER ALERT! (08:54) - Kristy’s rating (09:48) - Jon's rating (11:43) - 18th century judicial system (13:48) - Any favorite characters? (16:31) - Living in the 1700s (17:56) - Being likes vs respected (19:44) - Casting call (22:59) - Unique relationship (25:52) - Could I relate to any of them? (28:56) - Martha refuses Lydia (31:53) - Burning letters of women (33:37) - Was justice done? (36:09) - Authors note
Sep 3, 2024 · 40 min
S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays. Links Official author website: https://mlrio.com/ BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:44) - Upcoming books (02:44) - Snag some swag (03:54) - Fact checking (05:54) - Book summary (07:53) - Intro to the characters (11:11) - SPOILER ALERT (11:33) - Jon's Review (13:10) - Kristy's review (14:42) - Things to know (17:49) - How Jon would describe the book (19:04) - Who's the common enemy (21:25) - It's all his fault (22:48) - Was it self defense? (25:11) - But why, Oliver? (27:29) - Foreshadowing? (30:28) - The ending
Aug 16, 2024 · 41 min
S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in. Links Official author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/ --- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (00:50) - Kicking things off (02:51) - Format of the show (03:28) - Subscribe plug (04:06) - ReCaptians (05:14) - Fact checking ourselves (06:08) - Should we start the show? (07:33) - Summary of the book (11:04) - Spoiler alert! (14:39) - Jon's favorite part (16:04) - Kristy's favorite part (16:46) - Violets mantra (17:34) - What would your mantra be? (18:02) - Why is Violet in Riders Quadrant? (20:58) - Frickin' Dain... (23:08) - Dreamy Xaden (25:30) - Communicating through a bond (26:38) - Xaden's secret (30:47) - Did Jon see any of it coming? (32:20) - What Kristy saw coming (33:44) - A great and terrible price (36:48) - What quadrant would Jon be in (38:03) - What quadrant would Kristy be in (39:30) - Final thoughts
Jul 31, 2024 · 16 min
Philosophy on Book Ratings
Summary In this podcast episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast and discuss how they got started. They also talk about their rating system for books and their plans for future episodes. Links Turn the Page Bookstore, Westfield, IN: https://turnthepagewestfield.com/ Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Takeaways This episode serves as an introduction to their new podcast. They discuss how they got started and what inspired them to create the podcast. They explain their rating system for books and how they determine their ratings. The plan for future episodes is to provide an overview of a book, have a spoiler-free discussion, and then dive into a more detailed conversation with spoilers. The first book they will be discussing is 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros. Chapters (00:40) - How we got here (01:51) - Jon's a streaky reader (04:41) - How we rate books (05:08) - 5 stars are not finite (06:19) - 5 stars = (07:42) - 4 stars (07:54) - What's an unreliable narrator? (09:45) - 3 stars (10:36) - 2 stars (11:27) - 1 star (11:46) - Jon's take on things (13:48) - A podcast plan (14:20) - First episode will be...

Books I Make My Husband Read

S2E8 - The Trade Off by Samantha Greene Woodruff

S2E7 - Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

S2E6 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

S2E5 - The Family Experiment by John Marrs

S2E4 - Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli

S2E3 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

S2E2 - The Crash by Freida McFadden

S2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

S1E10 - Best of Season 1

S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli

S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

S1E4 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio

S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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