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Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get thoughtful context, a quick summary, honest opinions, and clear content warnings. No spoilers and no fluff. These aren’t sponsored reviews, just real readers giving real takes to help you find the right book for right now. Proofread is a production of BYU Radio.
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Caroline Criado-Perez’s “Invisible Women” explores the ways women have been overlooked in data, research, and everyday design. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Perez’s eye-opening findings and explore how the gender data gap shapes everything from healthcare and transportation to workplaces and the products we use every day.
Tayari Jones’ “Kin” follows two sisters whose lives are shaped by family, race, and the complicated bonds that connect them. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Jones’ powerful story and explore the book’s questions about identity, family, belonging, and the ways our past can shape our future.
Caro Claire Burke’s “Yesteryear” follows a successful tradwife influencer whose picture perfect homesteading life online suddenly becomes a terrifying reality when she wakes up in the 19th century. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Burke’s dark satire and explore the book’s questions about social media, motherhood, marriage, and gender roles.
Charlotte Wood’s “Stoneyard Devotional” explores grief, memory, and the complicated ways we carry the past with us. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Wood’s story and reflect on how loss, place, and personal history can shape the way we understand ourselves and the people around us.
"Theo of Golden" explores friendship, belonging, and the courage it takes to find your place in an unfamiliar world. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Theo’s journey and reflect on the ways our relationships and experiences can shape who we become and where we feel at home.
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