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We read Elin Hilderbrandâs The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the casting, the plot (or lack thereof), and the hundred reasons why the book is better than the show.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
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In this episode, we break down our August book pick, âThe Midnight Feastâ by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent family dynamics, and bad audiobooks.
Plus, we reveal our September book pick: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
A Good Girlâs Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
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Mitzi Payne
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Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
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In this episode, we break down our July book pick: âJust for the Summerâ by Abby Jimenez, picked by Mitzi. We discuss getting ghosted, the Part of Your World trilogy, Am I the Asshole Reddit threads, and public proposals.
Plus, we reveal our August book pick: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Down the Drain by Julia Fox
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
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Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on YouTube
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
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In this episode, we break down our May book pick: âGood Materialâ by Dolly Alderton, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Caroline Williams Wood. We discuss messy breakups, frustrating male friendships, unserious Gen Z Instagram posts, and whether there truly is someone for everyone.
Plus, we reveal our July book picks! Next month, weâll be reading TWO books:
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyRead along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Joan Didion Collection
Colleen Hoover Collection
Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton
A Little Life by Hanya YanagiharaFollow our guest:
Caroline Williams Wood
@carolinewilliamswood on Instagram
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Caroline Williams Wood on GoodReadsFollow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReadsMitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
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In this episode, we break down our May book pick: âThe Husbandsâ by Holly Gramazio, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Elle Wayara. We discuss getting the reading bug, dating in an app-driven world, our favourite husbands, and choosing a husband.
Plus, we reveal our June book pick: Good Material by Dolly Alderton.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Babysitters Club Collection by Ann M. Martin
Never by Jessa Hastings
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
Iâm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me by Mindy KalingFollow our guest:
Elle Wayara
@morethanaletter on Instagram
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Follow our hosts:Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
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In this episode, we break down our April book pick: âPriestdaddyâ by Patricia Lockwood, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Sancia Toth. We discuss reading speeds, how we deal with family trauma, comedic relief and how we all processed Patricia Lockwoodâs memoir, a first for our show.
Plus, we reveal our May book pick: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
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Books mentioned in the episode:
How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul, Maria Russo, Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator), Lisk Feng (Illustrator), Vera Brosgol (Illustrator), Monica Garwood (Illustrator)
Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de BerniĂšres
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood
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Sancia Toth
@sancianicole on InstagramFollow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReadsMitzi Payne
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Surprise, itâs a solo episode! In this episode, Mel and Mitzi break down the best books weâve read this year so far, how weâre doing with our reading goals and our favorite book of all time. Plus, we answer questions we got from Instagram.
Want to read with us? Read our April Book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart by Jen Sookfong LeeNever by Jessa Hastings
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Carrie Sotto is Back by Tayor Jenkins Reid
Keeping Finance Personal: Ditch the âShouldsâ and the Shame and Rewrite Your Money Story by Ellyce FulmoreWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Time by Katherine MayCome and Get It by Kiley Reid
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Barefoot by Elin HilderbrandGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheySilver Girl by Elin HilderbrandNormal People by Sally Rooney
Part of Your World by Abby JimenezShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil KnightFollow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
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In this episode, we break down our March book pick: âCome & Get Itâ by Kiley Reid, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Leah Sookoo. We discuss buying each other books, how we all felt about Kiley Reidâs first book, dorm life memories, and toxic, messy relationships.
Plus, we reveal our April book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood
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Books mentioned in the episode:
Come & Get It by Kiley Reid
Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner
Dune by Frank Herbert
Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl
Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman RushdieThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHarry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Rei
Follow our guest:Leah Sookoo
@leahvictorias on Instagram
Leah Sookoo on GoodReads
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Mel Trottier on YouTube
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Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
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In this episode, we break down our February book pick: âNeverâ by Jessa Hastings, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Zandalee Lieske. We discuss how we know each other, why Zandalee picked this book, the most toxic moments from the book, and how we felt about a hot Peter Pan.
Plus, we reveal our March book pick: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Never by Jess Hastings
The Will of the Many by James Islington
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Magnolia Parks Universe series by Jess Hastings
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Zandalee Lieske
@zandaleec on Instagram
Zandalee on GoodReads
@bitesized.podcast on Instagram
BITESIZED Podcast on YouTube
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Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
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Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Easy Reads with Mel and Mitzi - a monthly book podcast. In this episode, weâll be talking about our 2024 reading goals, why weâre starting a podcast, if weâd ever write a book, and our dream guest for the show.
Plus, we reveal our February book pick: Never by Jess Hastings.
Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Follow our hosts:
Melanie Trottier
@melanielaurene on Instagram
Mel Trottier on YouTube
Melanie Trottier on GoodReads
Mitzi Payne
@mmmitzi on Instagram
Mitzi Payne on GoodReads
