In this episode Kate and Christy share their two recent reads, Christy gives updates on her recent vacation, Kate talks about gardening, baking, reading with her kids, and reflecting on life, and then the plot thickens as we talk about judging books by their covers.

(0:00) Introduction

(0:20) Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

(5:44) The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke

(15:00) Whistler by Ann Patchett

(21:22) Start at the End by Emma Gray

(24:54) Beyond the Book: Christy's vacation updates and front yard hawks!

(30:30) Beyond the Book: Kate talks about summer life -- baking, gardening, and reading with her kids. She also recounts a visit with her grandparents and reflecting on life.

(35:00) The Plot Thickens - Do you Judge a Book by its Cover?

(51:53) Outro

In this episode Christy & Kate each bring 2 books they've read recently, Kate talks about her birthday celebrations, Christy shares about life in her new house and a bookish outing with her sister, and then they each share their favorite romance novels for the top 5 romance tropes!

(0:00) Introduction

(0:20) Yesteryear by Cairo Claire Burke

(9:30) Marlow Murder Club series by Robert Thorogood

(14:50) The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

(18:52) Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

(25:00) Beyond the Book - Kate talks birthday fun!

(26:50) Beyond the Book - Christy talks new house and bookish fun with her sister!

(34:33) The Plot Thickens - Our favorite romance novels that aligns with 5 popular tropes!

(57:11) Episode Wrap Up

In this episode Christy & Kate share their recent reads, Christy talks about getting drenched at a concert, Kate gets excited about Pizza Hut BOOK IT, and we each gush about our must-have bookish accessories to enhance our reading lives!

(0:00) - Introduction

Reading Round Up

(0:40) - This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

(5:55) - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

(11:33) - A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin

(18:57) - My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney

Beyond the Book

(28:53) - Christy shares moving updates and concert stories

(34:47) - Kate talks about Book It!, plants, and BritBox shows

(39:18) - Christy talks about her son's band concert

The Plot Thickens

(40:27) - What Are Your Must-Have Bookish Accessories?