Episodes
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Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle catch up on their recent reads in this episode and share their summer reading picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with literary insights and exciting book recommendations for the sunny season ahead.
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop
Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell | Amazon | Bookshop
Sociopath by Patric Gagne | Amazon | Bookshop
Green Dot by Madeleine Grey | Amazon | Bookshop
The Caretaker by Ron Rash | Amazon | Bookshop
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Amazon | Bookshop
Margo's Got Money Problems by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop
The Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling | Amazon | Bookshop
Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams | Amazon | Bookshop
The Wives by Simone Gorrindo | Amazon | Bookshop
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis | Amazon | Bookshop
All The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | Bookshop
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop
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Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle are finally catching up after a brief hiatus due to illness and travel. In this episode, they share the books they've read or listened to over the past month. Join them for an engaging discussion as they reflect on their recent literary adventures.
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop
Zero Days by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop
The Hunter by Tana French | Amazon | Bookshop
Generations by Jean Twenge | Amazon | Bookshop
Troubled by Rob Henderson | Amazon | Bookshop
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop
Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop
Mercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop
Shiner by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | Bookshop
Sociopath by Patric Gagne | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle are buzzing with excitement as they dive into the latest releases hitting shelves this spring. From captivating novels to gripping memoirs, they share their top picks and discuss which ones they're eager to dive into next. Plus, stick around as they share their thoughts on how well book-to-screen adaptations fared at the Oscars this year. Get ready for a lively chat filled with bookish delights and cinematic insights!
Here After by Amy Lin | Amazon | Bookshop
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner | Amazon | Bookshop
Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop
After Annie by Anna Quindlen | Amazon | Bookshop
Should We Stay Or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver by Amazon | Bookshop
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop
The Wives by Simone Gorrindo | Amazon | Bookshop
The Blueprint by Rae Giana Rashad | Amazon | Bookshop
Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt | Amazon | Bookshop
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop
James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop
Women and Children First by Alina Grabowski | Amazon | Bookshop
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | Bookshop
Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham | Amazon | Bookshop
The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger | Amazon |
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In this episode, Gayle and Nicole dive into the world of spring paperbacks, exploring the titles that have caught their eye. Join us as Nicole shares her vacation reading list, offering tantalizing glimpses into the stories that will accompany her getaway. But that's not all – Gayle has an electrifying announcement to make: the long-awaited reveal of the name for her upcoming bookstore opening later this year. Stay tuned for all this and more in our lively discussion ahead!
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelley Van Pelt | Amazon | Bookshop
Good Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop
Games and Rituals by Katherine Heiny | Amazon | Bookshop
Maame by Jessica GeorgeAmazonBookshop
Generations by Jean Twenge | Amazon | Bookshop
Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri | Amazon | Bookshop
The Alchemist by Paul Coelho | Amazon | Bookshop
Zero Days by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes | Amazon | Bookshop
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop
Good Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop
Piglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this week's episode, Nicole and Gayle discuss their current reads and share brief insights into recent celebrity book club picks. Join them for a lively conversation about the books capturing their attention and their thoughts on the latest literary trends. Tune in for engaging discussions and fresh recommendations that promise to inspire your next reading adventure.
Absolution by Ann McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop
The Last Love Note by Emma Grey | Amazon | Bookshop
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel | Amazon | Bookshop
Sam by Allegra Goodman | Amazon | Bookshop
Good Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | Bookshop
Come And Get It by Kiley Reid | Amazon | Bookshop
A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas | Amazon | Bookshop
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas | Amazon | Bookshop
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their latest reads and dive into a discussion about upcoming releases. With infectious enthusiasm, they offer insights into the books that have resonated with them recently and reveal a curated list of picks they're eager to explore or anticipate.
Tune in for a brief yet vibrant journey through the literary world, as Nicole and Gayle bring their dynamic perspectives to the forefront, making this episode a must-listen for book enthusiasts seeking fresh recommendations and an insider's look at the latest in literature.
The Woman In Me by Britney Spears | Amazon | Bookshop
Come And Get it by Kiley Reid | Amazon | Bookshop
The Things We Do To Our Friends by Heather Darwent | Amazon | Bookshop
Family Family by Laurie Frankel | Amazon | Bookshop
The Other Profile by Irene Graziosi | Amazon | Bookshop
A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J. Maas | Amazon | Bookshop
Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop
Splinters by Leslie Jamison | Amazon | Bookshop
Anna O by Matthew Blake | Amazon | Bookshop
The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop
Ours by Philip Williams | Amazon | Bookshop
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering | Amazon | Bookshop
The Fury by Alex Michaelides | Amazon | Bookshop
After Annie by Anna Quindlen | Amazon | Bookshop
The Morningside by Tea Obrecht |
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle engage in a casual conversation reflecting on their experiences in 2023. They delve deeper into some of their favorite books, providing more insights. Towards the end, they shift gears to discuss the reading challenges they anticipate for 2024.
Gayle's blog 2024 Reading Challenge
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters | Amazon | Bookshop
Absolution by Ann McDermott | Amazon | Bookshop
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop
Pineapple Street by Jennifer Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop
Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang | Amazon | Bookshop
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share their top book recommendations of the year, discussing gripping plots, diverse characters, and impactful themes that resonated with them. From thrilling mysteries to thought-provoking non-fiction, their engaging conversation offers insightful insights into their most cherished reads of the year.
Tangerine by Christine Mangan | Amazon | Bookshop
Hot Springs Drive by Lindsay Hunter | Amazon | Bookshop
Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro | Amazon | Bookshop
How To Protect Bookstores And Why by Danny Caine | Amazon | Bookshop
Bookends by Zibby Owens | Amazon | Bookshop
The LIght Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton | Amazon | Bookshop
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop
Talking At Night by Claire Daverly | Amazon | Bookshop
The Road To Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith | Amazon | Bookshop
I Could Live Here Forever by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle have a relaxed discussion about the books they have read. Gayle also gives an update on her bookish project. They also talk about some series adaptations.
Exit Interview by Kristi Coulter | Amazon | Bookshop
Nothing Good Can Come Of This by Kristi Coulter | Amazon | Bookshop
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop
The Unsettled by Ayanna Mathis | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle talk about what they have been reading during this last month. Some of the books they first came across in the fall preview.
Yellowface by R F Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop
The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz | Amazon | Bookshop
Smacked by Eilene Zimmerman | Amazon | Bookshop
The Guest by Emma Cline | Amazon | Bookshop
Pete and Alice in Maine by Caitlin Shetterly | Amazon | Bookshop
The Country Of The Blind by Andrew Leland | Amazon | Bookshop
The Road To Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop
The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share with us the names of the books they've read. They take this opportunity to talk about the highlights of those reads according to their points of view. You will certainly finish this show with at least a couple of books to read during this fall!
End Credits by Patti Lin | Amazon | Bookshop
Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop
The Country Of The Blind by Andrew Leland | Amazon | Bookshop
The Road To Dalton by Shannon Bowring | Amazon | Bookshop
Talking At Night by Claire Daverley | Amazon | Bookshop
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
Yellowface by R F Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston | Amazon | Bookshop
Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro | Amazon | Bookshop
Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones | Amazon | Bookshop
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop
The Other Side by Lacy Johnson | Amazon | Bookshop
Something Wild by Hanna Halperin |
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle have returned after their summer break. They have picked 6 books coming up in September and they'd like to read.
We hope you've had an amazing summer season and made it far into your reading list!
Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain | Amazon | Bookshop
End Credits by Patti Lin | Amazon | Bookshop
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett | Amazon | Bookshop
Coleman Hill by Kim Coleman Hill | Amazon | Bookshop
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum | Amazon | Bookshop
Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop
Wellness by Nathan Hill | Amazon | Bookshop
The Museum of Failures by Thrity UmrigarAmazon | Bookshop
The Unsettled by Ayanna Mathis | Amazon | Bookshop
A Man of Two Faces by Viet Thanh Ngyuen | Amazon | Bookshop
The Loneliness Files by Athena Dixon | Amazon | Bookshop
Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll | Amazon | Bookshop
The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle talk about the books they are interested in reading during the Summer break. We hope that some books are familiar to you! We are sure that at least one of them might make it to your TBR.
Pageboy by Elliott Page | Amazon | Bookshop
The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler | Amazon | Bookshop
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones | Amazon | Bookshop
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie | Amazon | Bookshop
Bankruptcy by Janet Lombardi | Amazon | Bookshop
Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop
Speech Team by Tim Murphy | Amazon | Bookshop
Talking At Night by Claire Deverly | Amazon | Bookshop
Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose | Amazon | Bookshop
The Eden Test by Adam Sternbergh | Amazon | Bookshop
Lone Women by Victor Lavalle | Amazon | Bookshop
The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle give us a recap of the books they have read since the beginning of the year, they highlight their best reads and they also mention a few summer reads and TV adaptations.
Yellowface by RF Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop
You Were Always Mine by Christine Pride and Jo PIazza | Amazon | Bookshop
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon | Bookshop
Tastes Like War: A Memoir by Grace M Cho | Amazon | Bookshop
Pageboy by Elliott Page | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler | Amazon | Bookshop
Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon | Amazon | Bookshop
That Summer Feeling by Bridget Morrissey | Amazon | Bookshop
The Big Door Prize by M. O. Walsh | Amazon | Bookshop
Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro | Amazon | Bookshop
Everything's Fine by Cecila Rabbess | Amazon | Bookshop
Hedge by Jane Delury | Amazon | Bookshop
Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle updated us on what they've been reading these two weeks and what they've finished. They discuss three books they both have finished, and they deep dive into Counterfeit by Kristen Chen so there are a few spoilers inside, beware! And they end up talking about Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop
The Fake by Zoe Whittall | Amazon | Bookshop
The Captain Class by Sam Walker | Amazon | Bookshop
Counterfeit by Kristen Chen | Amazon | Bookshop
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | Bookshop
Hedge by Jane Delury | Amazon | Bookshop
With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle share with us about 6-7 books they want to read during the Summer season. How many of these did you already know? Grab some inspiration for books to read during your holiday season! Also, the best book of last year is revealed during the show!
You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie | Amazon | Bookshop
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins | Amazon | Bookshop
Go As A River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop
Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop
The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand | Amazon | Bookshop
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley | Amazon | Bookshop
Something Wild by Hanna Halperin | Amazon | Bookshop
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain | Amazon | Bookshop
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters | Amazon | Bookshop
Defending Jacob by William Landay | Amazon | Bookshop
Adelaide by Genevive Wheeler | Amazon | Bookshop
Zero Days by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop
Bookish People by Susan Coll | Amazon | Bookshop
My Murder by Katie Williams | Amazon | Bookshop
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah | Amazon |
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In this episode, Gayle and Nicole give the usual update on what have or are currently reading. Then, they share several book-to-screen adaptations, some they have watched and others haven't. How many of these do you know or have watched?
This is the last vote and we'll hear which is the winner book in the next show!
Go As A River by Shelley Read | Amazon | Bookshop
Trust by Hernan Diaz | Amazon | Bookshop
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins | Amazon | Bookshop
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume | Amazon | Bookshop
City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg | Amazon | Bookshop
Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop
A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand | Amazon | Bookshop
Daisy Jones by Taylor Jenkins Reid | Amazon | Bookshop
Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed | Amazon | Bookshop
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave | Amazon | Bookshop
Triptych: A Will Trent Novel by Karin Slaughter | Amazon | Bookshop
The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes | Amazon | Bookshop
Losing The Signal by Jacquie McNish | Amazon |
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In this episode, Gayle and Nicole update us on what they've been reading these past two weeks. Later, they present each of the final four books in two competing pairs.
What's the best book they've read from last year?
This is the last vote and we'll hear which is the winner book in the next show!
Vote here
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey | Amazon | Bookshop
Atomic Family by Ciera Horton McElroy | Amazon | Bookshop
The Teachers by Alexandra Robbins | Amazon | Bookshop
Bookworm by Robin Yeatman | Amazon | Bookshop
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop
Tastes Like War: A Memoir by Grace M Cho | Amazon | Bookshop
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop
French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop
More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierez | Amazon | Bookshop
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop
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In this episode, Gayle and Nicole make their cases to present 4 pairs of books to help you taking a decision and help you to vote. After, they both share what books and audiobooks they've finished or are currently reading.
Find here the link to vote for the Elite 8 Contest
#1
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop
Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop
#2
Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop
Complicit by Winnie M. Li | Amazon | Bookshop
#3
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop
French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop
#4
More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierez | Amazon | Bookshop
Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu | Amazon | Bookshop
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Amazon | Bookshop
Maame by Jessica George | Amazon | Bookshop
Women Are The Fiercest Creatures by Andrea Dunlop | Amazon | Bookshop
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | Bookshop
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | Bookshop
Small World by Laura Zigman | Amazon | Bookshop
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano | Amazon |
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In this episode, Nicole and Gayle get together in person (yay!). As usual, tradition put 8 books they read last year against each other in inverted order. That is, Gayle's #1 goes against Nicole's #8.
Coincidentally, this is episode 8 of Season 8!! Vote for the Sweet Sixteen Contest! (Link was removed as we're voting for the next round)
(Gayle's #1) Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #8) Dear Ms. Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #2) Chorus by Rebecca Kauffman | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #7) Complicit by Winnie M. Li | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #3) French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #6) Jackal by Erin E. Adams | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #4) Home Stretch by Graham Norton | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #5) More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierez | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #5) Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #4) Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #6) This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #3) Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #7) A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson | Amazon | Bookshop
(Nicole's #2) Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop
(Gayle's #8) Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by...
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