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?

In this episode Kate & Christy share their recent reads, Kate updates on us on Olivia Gluten John, Christy shares exciting life news, and we both talk about our favorite audiobook narrators and take a stab at our own version of "man voice."

(0:00) - Introduction

(1:06) - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet

(7:33) - The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow

(12:44) - One & Only by Maureen Goo

(22:08) - The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

(30:52) - Beyond the Book: Kate's updates on Olivia Gluten John and gardening

(33:37) - Beyond the Book: Christy's Life Updates -- Moving and Spring Break recap

(40:00) - The Plot Thickens - Audiobook Narrators

(1:00:00) - Outro/Closing

In this mini bonus episode, Kate & Christy share 5 reading recommendations for Spring Break and the books they plan to read this week!

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:46) - The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

(1:14) - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

(1:50) - The Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon

(2:27) - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

(3:09) - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

(3:50) - The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

(4:05) - Christy's Introduction

(5:21) - House of Salt & Sorrows by Erin A Craig

(6:25) - Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler

(7:28) - Lute by Jennifer Thorne

(8:25) - Diavola by Jennifer Thorne

(8:45) - The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley

(9:28) - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gameinhart

(10:47) - The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

(11:27) - One & Only by Maureen Goo

(12:05) - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

(12:20) - Closing

In this episode we review our recent reads, share updates from our lives, and discuss how we get our book recommendations and manage our TBRs.

(0:00) - Introduction

(0:24) - No Matter What by Cara Bastone

(7:10) - Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

(14:10) - The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

(19:05) - Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (bonus!)

(21:07) - A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus

(26:23) - Beyond the Book - Christy Life Updates

(33:36) - Beyond the Book - Kate Life Updates

(40:41) - The Plot Thickens - How to Decide What to Read

(56:37) - Outro

In this episode we share our recent reads, Kate shares updates on her sourdough and fruit trees, Christy reflects on the pros and cons of streaming content, and the plot thickens as we discuss when to DNF a book.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:50) - Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore

(7:28) - Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

(13:11) - Everything is Probably Fine by Julia London

(19:56) - The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

(27:00) - Beyond the Book - Kate's Sourdough & Fruit Tree Updates

(32:42) - Beyond the Book - Christy's playlist and thoughts on streaming

Vibey Songs That Scratch My Brain Just Right Playlist

(41:25) - The Plot Thickens - When do DNF a Book?

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In this episode we discuss our recent reads, Christy talks about the America's Next Top Model docuseries, Kate laments her sourdough process, and we both talk about how the booked up life looks for us!

(0:00) Introduction - Welcome to All Booked Up!

Books Discussed in this Episode:

• (4:13) The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion - Beth Brower
• (15:04) The Ghostwriter - Julie Clark
• (21:00) In Your Dreams (When in Rome #4) - Sarah Adams
• (29:03) Dead Romantics - Ashley Poston

Beyond the Book:

• (36:44) Christy - Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
• (41:54) Kate - Sourdough Adventures

(46:03) The Plot Thickens... What Does Being "All Booked Up" Look Like For Us?