I'll Read What She's Reading

In this spine-tingling episode of I'll Read What She's Reading, we’re diving into the dark and suspenseful world of Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak—our book club pick for the month of October. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, this haunting novel blends mystery, horror, and a dash of supernatural intrigue. Join us as we discuss the unsettling story of Mallory, a young woman hired to be a nanny for a wealthy family, and her growing concerns when she discovers the drawings of a young boy—drawings that seem to depict disturbing and supernatural scenes. As Mallory uncovers more about the boy’s eerie visions, she begins to unravel a terrifying mystery that could cost her everything. In this episode, we’ll explore: The chilling premise of Hidden Pictures and why it’s perfect for a fall thriller read. Our reactions to the twists and turns of the story, and whether it had us on the edge of our seats.The psychological depth of the characters, especially Mallory and the boy, Teddy, and how they shape the story. The blend of psychological thriller and supernatural elements that keeps you guessing until the very end. And, of course, the book club vibe: sharing what we loved, what we didn’t, and what our fellow book club members had to say about it. Whether you're already deep into Hidden Pictures or just looking for a thrilling book to add to your TBR list, this episode is packed with plenty of discussion, spoilers (so beware!), Tune in now to hear what we thought of this chilling October pick, and join the conversation on our social media or in the I’ll Read What She’s Reading community! Find us on Fable: https://fable.co/club/irwsr-book-club-with-ill-read-what-shes-reading-222940911220?club_type=free Buy Our Merch: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com/

It's the girl's annual halloween episode full of spooky real life stories submitted by listeners! If you're ready to get spooked, tune in. You're guaranteed to get a fright. The girls also share the scariest books they've read and movies they have seen. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/whatshesreadingpod/⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whatshesreadingpod⁠ Shop our merch: ⁠https://illreadwhatshesreading.com⁠

The long awaited interview all of the listeners have been requesting is here! This week, the girls sit down with the queen of booktube Sara (aka @saracarrolli), and yap about all things book related. Sara shares her fav books, authors, gives advice for vlogging, and so much more. If you don't already know her, prepare to love her! Connect with Sara: ⁠TIKOK⁠ ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ ⁠YOUTUBE Today's Sponsors: ROOLEE Use code READ for 15% off your entire order at ⁠www.roolee.com

In this episode of I’ll Read What She’s Reading, Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy dive into the world of book-to-movie and TV adaptations! From page to screen, they discuss their favorite (and not-so-favorite) adaptations, share hot takes on what works and what doesn’t, and debate whether the book is always better. They also talk about the challenges of translating beloved stories for a visual medium and offer their dream casting for upcoming adaptations. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with laughs, strong opinions, and plenty of bookish love! Perfect for fans of film, TV, and all things literary, this episode will have you adding new adaptations to your watchlist—or pulling out the original books to see what the fuss is about.

This week the girls dive into their top spooky season book recommendations! From ghostly tales that will haunt your dreams to psychological thrillers that keep you guessing, they share their favorite reads that are perfect for the chillier months—or any time you crave a good thrill/scare. Whether you’re looking for a new addition to your bookshelf or the perfect story for a dark and stormy night, this episode has you covered. Get ready to turn the pages… if you dare! Today's Sponsors: ROOLEE Use code READ for 15% off your entire order at www.roolee.com BOOK OF THE MONTH Use code PUMPKIN to get your first book for $5! www.bookofthemonth.com BOOKS MENTIONED: Wayward Pines by Blake Crouch Run by Blake Crouch Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw The Grace Year by Kim Liggett Serpent and the Wings of the Night by Carissa Broadbent One Dark Window by Rachel Gill The Natural Series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Five Survive by Holly Jackson The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco Masters of Death by Olivie Blake Mindf**k Series by S.T. Abbey The Only One Left by Riley Sager Layla by Colleen Hoover Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

This week Kennedy, Mikayla, and Reggie discuss our September Book Club Book When the Moon Hatch by Sarah A. Parker We dive into all things about this book. Our star ratings, favorite parts and least favorite parts. This Episode is sponsored by BOOK OF THE MONHT use code PUMPKIN to get your first book for $5 - https://www.bookofthemonth.com/join/review

The long awaited episode is finally here! Reggie, Kennedy, and Mikayla are sharing about all things Kindle Unlimited. They tell you about their favorite Kindle Unlimited reads, the kindles they have, and more. Get 6 months of KU FREE Get 1 FREE month of Audible Unlimited Books & authors discussed in this episode: Darker Shade of Magic - V.E. Schwab Carissa Broadbent One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Zodiac Academy Never - Jessa Hastings Colleen Hoover Elsie Silver Rebecca Yarros The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes Part Of Your World Series by Abby Jimenez Binding 13 - Chloe Rush Trial of the Sun Queen - Nisha J. Tuli A.R. Torre When the Moon Hatched - Sarah A Parker Cruel Prince series by Holly Black Evidence of the Affair - Taylor Jenkins Reid The Ex Hex - Erin Sterling

This week, the girls are back to guessing books based on their first line! Can you guess the book before they do? Let's see how well they can remember their past reads. Settle in, and let the guessing games begin! SHOP OUR MERCH Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this cozy autumn episode of I'll Read What She's Reading, we’re welcoming sweater weather with our ultimate Fall TBR list! 🍂 Join us as we share the books we're most excited to curl up with as the leaves change—think thrillers, atmospheric reads, heartwarming romances, and a few hauntingly good mysteries perfect for the spooky season. From new releases to classic fall vibes, we’ve got your reading list covered. Grab your favorite fall drink, get comfy, and let’s dive into the books that will keep you company this season. BOOK OF THE MONTH: Use code: CARDIGAN for your first book for $5  Mikayla: Lost and Lassoed - Lyla Sage Daughter of No worlds - Carissa Broadbent Red Rising - Pierce Brown Fable - Adrienne Young From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout Kennedy: Darker Shade of Magic - VE Schawb Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti A Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches- Sangu Mandanna Sleep Tight - J.H. Markert  The Will of The Many - James Islington, Evan Morton Reggie: The Songbird and the heart of stone - Carissa Broadbent Spark of the Everflame - Penn Cole You’ve Been Summoned - Lindsey Lamar  Life’s too short - Abby Jimenez  Caraval - Stephanie Garber Amazon Fall TBR: https://www.amazon.com/shop/whatshesreadingpod/list/NBQMXU4JSFFH?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfwhatshesreadingpod BOOK MERCH: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com

It's the end of the month, so you know what time it is! Today the gals are discussing all things A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston. As always, they share their rating, loves, dislikes, and potential fan cast for the leading characters. TODAY'S SPONSOR https://www.bookofthemonth.com Use code CARDIGAN to get your first book for only $5! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatshesreadingpod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatshesreadingpod Shop our merch: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com

Join the girls of in this week's episode of as they dive into their ultimate bookish obsessions! They share their current favorite authors, their preferred method of reading at the moment, what they're eating while reading, and much more. Don't forget to follow along on TikTok and Instagram for book recommendations, behind-the-scenes fun, and more bookish content! INSTAGRAM TIKOK Shop our merch here: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most overlooked yet heartfelt parts of any book: the dedication. Join the I'll Read What She's Reading girls as they explore the touching, funny, and sometimes mysterious dedications that authors pen for their loved ones, mentors, and inspirations. We'll discuss why these dedications are more than just a few lines on the first page—they're windows into the author's world and the stories behind the stories. From tear-jerking tributes to humorous shout-outs, we'll share some of our favorite dedications, and maybe even reveal a few hidden messages you might have missed. Whether you're a die-hard bookworm or just curious about what goes on in the minds of your favorite authors, this episode is sure to make you appreciate the next dedication you read just a little bit more.

Today is a long awaited episode as the girls sit down to chat with one of their favorite authors, Lauren Roberts! Lauren is a New York Times Best Selling Author of the Powerless trilogy and it's safe to say the girls are obsessed. She's truly such a kind and genuine human. Tune in to hear everything from Lauren's writing process, the songs that inspired her characters, her future plans as a writer, and more. Follow Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenrobertslibrary/ ⁠SHOP OUR MERCH⁠⁠: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! @whatshesreadingpod

It's time for the girls to discuss their July book club book, Reckless by Lauren Roberts! Listen in as they chat about their fav moments, theories for book three, and gush over all things Kai Azer. Didn't read this month's book? Join the club in August as they read Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston. ⁠⁠SHOP OUR MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This week, we're doing something special: sharing your hot takes on popular books, genres, and authors. You've sent in your most controversial bookish opinions, and now it's time for us, your hosts Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy, to respond! Get ready for a lively discussion filled with differing viewpoints, passionate debates, and maybe even a few surprises. Whether you agree or disagree with these hot takes, one thing is for sure: this episode is bound to spark some great conversations.

Today the girls are giving you an in-depth and non-spoilery look into their most recent reads. Need a new sci-fi adventure to obsess over? Or a swoon-worthy romance? Tune in and get ready to add some more books to that endless TBR list! After sharing their thoughts on their current reads, the friends do another round of picking books for one another. Check back in a few weeks to hear how well they did with their picks! SHOP OUR MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠SHOP OUR FAVORITE BOOKS

Gather around for this week's episode where the girls share their top reads of the year thus far. From romance that had them swooning to fantasies that transported them to new worlds, they're excited to reveal the books that have left a lasting impression. They also update on how their summer TBR is going! Books mentioned in the episode: The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn barnes Vicious by V.E. Schwab Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Wool by Hugh Howey Flawless by Elsie Silver Artificial Wisdom by Thomas Weaver Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Manacled by Senlinyu War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent Magnolia Parks series by Jessa Hastings Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

This week the girls are diving into a treasure trove of non-spicy book recommendations perfect for every mood and occasion. From heartwarming romances and immersive fantasies, we've got a curated list that promises to entertain without the heat. Whether you're looking for a gentle escape, a cozy night in, or a book to share with friends and family, tune in to discover your next favorite read. Happy listening and happy reading! Romance non spicy Recs: 5:35 - 25:36 These violent delights- Chloe Gong Magnolia Parks Series - Jessa Hastings Daisy Jones and the six - Taylor Jenkins Reid The cheat sheet- Sarah Adams Dial A for Aunties- Jesse Q. Sutanto The Bodyguard- Katherine Center Hello Stranger -Katherine Center The No Show - Beth O'Leary Edenbrooke - Julianne Donaldson Me Before you - Jojo Moyes Fantasy non spicy Recs: 25:36 - 48:57 Lunar Chronicles - Marissa Meyer Renegades - Marissa Meyer The Selection - Kiera Cass Dance of thieves - Mary E. Pearson Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Caraval - Stephanie Garber Once upon a broken heart - Stephanie Garber Mistborn - Brandan Sanderson Powerless - Lauren Roberts Throne of Glass - Sarah J Mass Vicious - V.E Schwab Divine Rivials -Rebecca Ross 

Join your favorite book besties as they dive into the enchanting world of Kristen Ciccarelli's "Heartless Hunter." Discover their favorite and least favorite moments, as they dissect the intricate plot twists and compelling character arcs. The girls leave no stone unturned. Tune in to hear their overall rating of the book, get a sneak peek into their dream fan cast, and explore the themes that make "Heartless Hunter" a must-read. ⁠SHOP OUR MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In honor of the girls' new SJM merch drop this week, this week's episode is all about the Sarah J Mass universe. You guys wrote in your hot takes, fav theories, and weighed in on some of the most polarizing SJM topics! Get ready to dive back into Terrasen, Velaris, and Lunathion for this episode! *THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR ALL OF SJM'S BOOKS* SHOP OUR SJM LICENSED MERCH ON 6/28 HERE: https://illreadwhatshesreading.com