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We’re Kris and Mads—sisters, readers, and the creators behind a thriving book and screen club that explores the stories that shape us. On this podcast, we deep dive into the books we’re reading, the shows and films we’re watching, and the bigger themes behind the stories we love. We interview authors, talk with fellow creators, and share honest conversations about storytelling, creativity, and what it means to live a full, meaningful life. Our mission is simple: Share meaningful stories. Seek what matters most. Be joyfully authentic. And empower people to be free and aim high.
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Join our Patreon read-and-watch club! In September, we're doing palate cleansers: Imperfect Women, The Love Hypothesis, and Verity! You can try out the Fellowship Tier for free for 7 days! / krisandmadssisterhood We had an awesome August, with a bunch of 5-star books and a variety of genres! What was your best read of August??Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:15 - The Good Parts by Evann Normandin 12:35 - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 18:23 - I’m thinking of ending things by Iain Reid 22:02 - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 25:10 - Book Club updates! 29:34 - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee 33:41 - The Knight & The Moth by Rachel Gillig 37:31 - Love Poems by Rupi Kaur 42:59 - Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake 48:17 - Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery 51:13 - The Wolves of War by John Gwynne 56:28 - Fool’s Fate by Robin Hobb 1:02:57 - Wrap-up!Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
Bestselling fantasy author Rachel Gillig joins us for a conversation we’ve been dreaming about ever since we read her Shepherd King Duology in 2023! In this episode, we sit down with the author of One Dark Window and the bestselling Shepherd King duology to talk about her new series, The Stonewater Kingdom and its conclusion, The Knave and the Moon, out September 1, 2026 from Orbit.If you love adult fantasy romance, but with a dark fairy tale spin, and lush worldbuilding, complicated characters, and unforgettable romance, this is an episode you absolutely won’t want to miss.Rachel takes us behind the scenes of The Knave and the Moon and her new series, while also revealing plenty about the person behind some of our favorite fantasy books. We talk about her secret nerdom, her love of classic literature, the hills she is willing to die on, and the hamlet where she would most want to live.We also get into BookTok, online book reviews, book influencers, and the ways the online book community can be our best. Rachel shares her thoughts on the rapidly evolving world of book culture, readers, reviewers, and the conversations surrounding books online.If you want to find more from Rachel Gillig, you can find her here: https://www.instagram.com/rmgillig/?h... https://rachelgillig.substack.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Rachel’s 2 Truths & 1 Lie 7:08 - On artists drawing inspiration from her work 9:19 - Rachel’s literary hot takes 15:40 - Rachel’s fandoms 19:02 - The Five Hamlets as a Personality Quiz 20:44 - Duologies! 25:01 - What hill will you die on? 27:46 - On the inspiration from old fairy tales 35:33 - Was Rachel a scene kid? 40:05 - On propaganda 43:58 - A novella?! 47:08 - Future projects & other genres! 50:12 - Rachel’s dream tea party 52:53 - Rachel’s book recLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club for free for 7 days: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly This episode was edited by Daniel Pena: https://danielpena.carrd.co/ #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #RachelGillig #TheShepherdKingDuology #OneDarkWindow #TwoTwistedCrowns #TheKnaveandtheMoon #TheKnightandtheMoth #romantasybooks #adultfantasyromance #gothicromance #gothicfantasy #darkfantasy #fairytalefantasy #BookTok #fantasy
If you want to read some classics with us, join our Patreon read-and-watch club for free for 7 days: / krisandmadssisterhood If you want to read more classic books but don't know where to start, this episode is for you! Today we're talking about 10 classic books everyone should read at least once — from gothic romances and sweeping love stories to family sagas, historical adventures, and literary masterpieces.We’re sharing the classics we genuinely think are worth reading, including Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, A Room with a View by E.M. Forster, Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, and Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.Whether you're building a classic books TBR, looking for the best classic literature to read, trying to get into classic novels for beginners, or just wondering which classics are actually worth your time, we're breaking down why we love these books and why we think they still hold up today.📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 0:00 — Intro 1:11 — Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 6:21 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 13:21 — Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 19:18 — Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 25:13 — A Room with a View by E.M. Forster 29:55 — Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë 37:15 — The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 42:10 — Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 46:23 — Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 51:56 — Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 57:03 — Wrap-upLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club for free for 7 days: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
It's time for our July reading recap! 📚 We're sharing everything we read this month, what surprised us, what disappointed us, and which books we'd recommend.Books discussed:The Odyssey by Stephen FryThe Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily WilsonLucky by Marissa StapleyThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansWellness by Nathan HillA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanMansfield Park by Jane AustenThe Bone Ships by R. J. BarkerTheo of Golden by Allen LeviLand by Maggie O'FarrellThe Housemaid by Freida McFaddenAnna Karenina by Leo TolstoyLet us know what your favorite read of the month was!Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club for free for 7 days: https://patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
✨ This week on the podcast, we're joined by New York Times bestselling author Marissa Stapley! ✨Marissa sits down with us to talk about her bestselling novel Lucky, the Reese's Book Club pick that has now been adapted into the brand-new Apple TV+ series Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy Olyphant, and Drew Starkey.We dive into the incredible journey from page to screen, what it was like seeing her story come to life, the inspiration behind Lucky, and the highs and challenges of being a bestselling author. Marissa also shares behind-the-scenes insights into the adaptation process, her writing career, and what it feels like to watch an all-star cast bring her characters to life.Whether you're a longtime fan of Marissa's books, have already started watching the series, or are curious about the writing and adaptation process, this conversation is full of behind-the-scenes stories, inspiration, and plenty of laughs!You can find Marissa here! https://www.instagram.com/marissastapley/?hl=enhttps://marissastapley.substack.com/Timestamps0:00 - Intro 3:06 - How ‘Lucky’ came to life9:01 - Reese’s Book Club!14:28 - Anya Taylor Joy is Lucky!17:04 - Marissa’s involvement in the show18:54 - Researching con artists21:00 - Themes translated from page to screen25;40 - Drew Starkey!!!27:13 - The Anne of Green Gables lore30:10 - Lucky & her dad33:49 - Blurbs!37:02 - Marissa’s recs!44:59 - Upcoming for Marissa!Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: https://patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
Welcome back to the show you guys! June was one of our favorite reading months of the year...especially for Kristen, who somehow managed to read five books and give every single one ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! 🤯📚In today's June Reading Wrap Up, we're sharing honest reviews, ratings, favorite moments, disappointments (or lack thereof!), and whether each book is worth adding to your TBR. From cozy summer romance and timeless classics to epic fantasy, literary fiction, nonfiction, and mythology, this month had a little bit of everything.Whether you're looking for your next five-star read or just love hearing readers passionately discuss books, grab a cozy drink and join us for another month of bookish conversations!Timestamps0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune9:38 - One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune12:53 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte21:20 - Maame by Jessica George25:49 - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Greene29:41 - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid33:24 - Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney38:52 - Persuasion by Jane Austen46:08 - The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer58:10 - Infinite Wisdom by Tom Weaver1:03:52 - The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb1:08:29 - Troy by Stephen Fry1:13:20 - Wrap-upLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #JuneReadingWrapUp #BookReviews #ReadingWrapUp #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #ClassicBooks #LiteraryFiction #BookLovers #Readers
We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with bestselling fantasy author Chloe Gong in New York City for one of our favorite conversations we've ever had.Chloe's tumblr: / chloegong Chloe's tiktok: / thechloegong Chloe's instagram: / thechloegong Chloe's website: https://thechloegong.com/ Chloe's debut novel, *These Violent Delights*, holds a special place in our hearts because it was the very first book our online book club ever read together. It became a gateway into fantasy for us and helped shape so much of our reading journey, so getting to interview Chloe in person truly felt like meeting one of our literary heroes.In this author interview, Chloe Gong shares the story behind her career, growing up in New Zealand before moving to the United States for college and work, and how those experiences have influenced her writing. We also dive into the differences between writing young adult fantasy, new adult fantasy, and adult fantasy, how her writing process has evolved throughout her career, and why Shakespeare continues to inspire so much of her work.Whether you're a longtime Chloe Gong fan, love fantasy books, enjoy Shakespeare retellings, or are curious about the publishing and writing process, this conversation is packed with insights and behind-the-scenes stories.✨ In this interview, we discuss: The inspiration behind These Violent Delights The worlds of Immortal Longings and Coldwire Writing YA, new adult, and adult fantasy Shakespeare's influence on her novels Chloe Gong's writing process Growing up in New Zealand and building a career in the United States Advice for aspiring fantasy writers These Violent Delights Our Violent Ends Foul Lady Fortune Foul Heart Huntsman Immortal Longings Vilest Things Coldwire 📚 Books Discussed:If you enjoyed this interview, be sure to subscribe for more author interviews, fantasy book discussions, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and conversations with your favorite authors.Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #ChloeGong #TheseViolentDelights #ImmortalLongings #Coldwire #FantasyBooks #AuthorInterview #BookTube #FantasyAuthor #WritingProcess #ShakespeareRetelling #YoungAdultBooks #AdultFantasy
Every reader has a story, and these are the books that shaped ours.In this episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing the 10 books and series that formed us into the readers we are today. From beloved classics our parents read aloud to us as children to the stories that sparked lifelong obsessions with fantasy, adventure, and literature, these books helped shape our imaginations, our values, and our love of reading.Along the way, we share family memories, childhood stories, and a little bit of our reader lore as we reflect on the books that have stayed with us for years. If you've ever wondered what made us the readers we are today, this episode is for you.Whether you grew up reading alongside Anne Shirley, journeying through Narnia, exploring Middle-earth, attending Hogwarts, or venturing across Arrakis, we hope this conversation inspires you to revisit the books that helped make you who you are. Books Mentioned Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLittle Women by Louisa May Alcott Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettBoxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler WarnerPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenLord of the Rings by J. R. R Tolkien Harry Potter by J. K. RowlingDune by Frank Herbert Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:11 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 6:46 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 15:26 - The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis 22:52 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 27:49 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 31:18 - The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner 34:01 - Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen 37:54 - The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 41:14 - Dune by Frank Herbert 45:47 - The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling 55:05 - Wrap-upLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
Welcome back to the show you guys! Today we are each sharing our TOP 10 BEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME after reading hundreds of books every single year across fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, historical fiction, classics, romance, and more. These are the books that completely changed us as readers, stayed with us for years, and truly stand the test of time.From Robin Hobb and George R.R. Martin to Jane Austen, Pierce Brown, Ken Liu, and M.L. Wang, we’re ranking the books that we consider masterpieces and explaining why they’ve become our all-time favorites. Whether you’re looking for the best fantasy books, classic literature recommendations, emotional literary fiction, or unforgettable sci-fi reads, we hope this video helps you find your next favorite book!✨ Let us know YOUR favorite books of all time in the comments!📖 Books Mentioned:Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. FranklBreaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe DispenzaSpeaking Bones by Ken LiuThe Wolf Den by Elodie HarperA Room with a View by E.M. ForsterThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth BrowerPachinko by Min Jin LeeA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinLight Bringer by Pierce BrownThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingMorning Star by Pierce BrownSense and Sensibility by Jane AustenMad Ship by Robin HobbShip of Destiny by Robin HobbBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:41 - Maddie’s #10: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl5:26 - Kristen’s #10: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza7:22 - Maddie’s #9: Speaking Bones by Ken Liu10:29 - Kristen’s #9: The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper13:01 - Maddie’s #8: A Room with a View by E.M. Forster13:57 - Kristen’s #8: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower15:34 - Maddie’s #7: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee18:26 - Kristen’s #7: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin22:58 - Maddie’s #6: Light Bringer by Pierce Brown24:38 - Kristen’s #6: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang26:41 - Maddie’s #5: Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling29:28 - Kristen’s #5: Morning Star by Pierce Brown31:18 - Maddie’s #4: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen32:47 - Kristen’s #4: Mad Ship by Robin Hobb34:24 - Maddie’s #3: Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb36:27 - Kristen’s #3: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen39:02 - Maddie’s #2: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang41:16 - Kristen’s #2: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang43:49 - Maddie AND Kristen’s Top Book48:09 - Kristen’s Honorable Mentions52:06 - Maddie’s Honorable Mentions54:38 - Wrap-up#BestBooksOfAllTime #FantasyBooks #BookTube #Top10Books #FantasyBookRecommendations #SciFiBooks #ClassicBooks #RobinHobb #PierceBrown #MLWang #JaneAusten #BookRecommendations #ReadingVlog #FavoriteBooks #BooksYouNeedToReadLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
Welcome back to the show you guys! In today’s video, my sister and I are sharing all 18 books we read in May and giving our full honest thoughts, ratings, reviews, disappointments, and new favorites. From fantasy and classics to romance and literary fiction, this month had a little bit of everything — including some books we absolutely loved and a few that did not work for us at all.We also watched a few book adaptations along the way and chat about whether they lived up to the stories we read!If you’re looking for book recommendations, trying to build your TBR, or just love hearing readers passionately discuss books, grab a drink and come hang out with us for our monthly reading wrap up.✨ Books Mentioned:Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeThe Score by Elle KennedyFury Bound by Sable SorensenThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasSongs in Ursa Major by Emma BrodieDaughter of the Otherworld by Shauna LawleyYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeThe Last Contract of Isako by Fonda LeeA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinThe Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 5-8 by Beth BrowerFool’s Errand by Robin Hobb⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:49 - Margo’s Got Money Troubles15:18 - The Score20:18 - Fury Bound26:49 - The Count of Monte Cristo32:41 - Songs in Ursa Major35:31 - Daughter of the Otherworld39:42 - Yesteryear45:08 - The Last Contract of Isako50:23 - A Storm of Swords54:11 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion59:18 - Fool’s Errand1:02:47 - Wrap-up#BookTube #ReadingWrapUp #BookReviews #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingVlog #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfYouTubeLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.and.madsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisandmadsAll our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.madsTo check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here:https://www.youtube.com/@SeeRayHardly#BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
Welcome back friends! 🌍📚 In today’s podcast episode, we’re sharing the ultimate book lover travel bucket list — real places around the world that feel exactly like our favorite books. From the fantasy landscapes of New Zealand inspired by The Lord of the Rings, to the ancient streets of Pompeii from The Wolf Den Trilogy, and the gothic atmosphere of Romania inspired by Dracula, we are talking about the destinations that made us want to book a flight immediately. If you love fantasy books, historical fiction, literary fiction, classic novels, romantasy, or immersive world-building, this episode is packed with book recommendations and dream travel destinations for readers. We discuss books like The Odyssey by Homer, Jade City by Fonda Lee, The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang, Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, A Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park, Kaikeyi, The Count of Monte Cristo, and so many more. Whether you’re building your TBR, planning future travels, or just want cozy bookish conversation, we hope this episode inspires your next adventure both on and off the page ✨ 📖 Books Mentioned: • The Odyssey by Homer — Greece • Jade City by Fonda Lee — Japan • The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang — Japan • Pachinko by Min Jin Lee — Japan • A Game of Thrones — Croatia • The Lord of the Rings — New Zealand • Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton — Hawaii • Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel — India • Rook & Rose Trilogy by M.A. Carrick — Venice, Italy • The Wolf Den Trilogy by Elodie Harper — Pompeii, Italy • Dracula by Bram Stoker — Romania • Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne — Scandinavia • Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter — Africa • The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas — Paris ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - The Odyssey by Homer (Greece) 9:06 - Jade City by Fonda Lee (Japan) 10:44 - The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang (Japan) 12:15 - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee (Japan) 14:28 - A Game of Thrones (Croatia) 16:39 - The Lord of the Rings (New Zealand) 19:16 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Hawaii) 21:16 - Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (India) 23:30 - Rook & Rose Trilogy by M.A. Carrick (Venice, Italy) 25:47 - The Wolf Den Trilogy by Elodie Harper (Pompeii, Italy) 29:08 - Dracula by Bram Stoker (Romania) 32:04 - Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne (Scandinavia) 35:01 - Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter (Africa) 39:05 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (Paris) 41:13 - Maddie’s little dream 43:03 - Wrap-up #BookPodcast #BookTube #FantasyBooks #HistoricalFiction #TravelBucketList #BookRecommendations #BookLovers #ReadingPodcast #FantasyTravel #LiteraryTravel #BooksAndTravel #Romantasy #TheLordOfTheRings #GameOfThrones #Dracula #Pachinko #JurassicPark #BookishTravel
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting some of the most popular fantasy, romance, literary fiction, and classic books we’ve ever reviewed… because honestly? We were WRONG about some of these ratings. From beloved BookTok fantasy series and viral romance books to classic literature staples and modern literary fiction, we’re sharing the books we should’ve rated higher — and the books we may have seriously overrated. We discuss books like Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Normal People by Sally Rooney, Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb, From Blood & Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Powerless by Lauren Roberts, The Folk of the Air by Holly Black, A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid, Christina Lauren romances, and more. If you love book podcasts, reading vlogs, fantasy books, romance books, literary fiction, classics, BookTube, or BookTok discussions, stick around! Our channel is packed with controversial reader opinions, book recommendations, and honest reviews. Let’s connect! Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.com TikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #bookpodcast #booktube #fantasybooks #romancebooks #booktok #readingpodcast #bookrecommendations #fantasyromance #literaryfiction #classicbooks
April was a great reading month for both of us! Together we did a buddy read of a popular romantasy book, sprinkled in some classic literature, devoured some gripping historic fiction, and even threw in a new contemporary romance! Great book recommendations from https://www.youtube.com/results?searc... Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author Emma Brodie to talk all things Into the Blue—a Reese’s Book Club Pick and one of the most buzzed-about romance releases of 2026. From Star Trek references and fan fiction roots to improv acting, SNL dreams, and Comic Con culture, this is a love story that feels tailor-made for nerds, creatives, and anyone who has ever been obsessed with a fictional world.Emma Brodie is not just a novelist—she’s a longtime publishing insider and Executive Editor at Clarkson Potter, with over 15 years in the industry. Her debut novel Songs in Ursa Major earned the American Book Award, and her latest release is already earning major praise from bestselling authors like Taylor Jenkins Reid (“intoxicating”) and Gabrielle Zevin (“smart and romantic”).In Into the Blue, Brodie blends romance, sci-fi fandom, improv comedy, and the chaos of the entertainment industry into a sweeping, decade-spanning love story about two creatives navigating ambition, identity, and a connection that feels almost cosmic. Think: SNL writers’ rooms, intergalactic TV shows, acting partnerships, and the blurred line between fiction and reality.We talk about:✨ Writing a romance rooted in nerd culture and fandom✨ Star Trek, sci-fi influences, and fan fiction energy✨ The world of improv, acting, and comedy writing✨ Building a love story across time, fame, and creative ambition✨ What the future holds for Emma, and creative freedomIf you love books like Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, stories about artists and performers, or romance with a nerdy, pop culture twist—this episode is for you.You can purchase a signed edition of Into the Blue from the following independent bookstores: https://bookshop.org/p/books/into-the... https://bunchofgrapes.indielite.org/s... Find Emma on Stubstack and Instagram: https://emmabrodie.substack.com/ / emma.c.brodie Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
If you're looking for your next great read, and are determined to avoid a reading slump, this episode is packed with book recommendations across fantasy, romantasy, thrillers, classics, historical fiction, literary fiction, and contemporary fiction! The best strategy we've found to stay interested in our TBRs is to make sure there is a lot of variety!Today we’re sharing our Priority Q2 TBR—the books we absolutely HAVE to read this quarter. From epic fantasy like A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin, to new romantasy like Dire Bound, to classics like The Count of Monte Cristo, psychological thrillers like Yesteryear, and buzzy contemporary fiction like Margo’s Got Money Troubles, this list has something for every reader.We’re talking about the books we’re most excited for, the titles we think could become new favorites, and the reads we know everyone will be talking about this year.Whether you love fantasy romance, literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, or book club books, this episode is full of recommendations to add to your TBR.Books Mentioned:📖 A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin📖 Emma M. Lion Vol. 5–8 by Beth Brower📖 Direbound & Furybound by Sable Sorensen📖 A Court of Thorns and Roses / Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas📖 The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas📖 Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe📖 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans📖 I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid📖 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho📖 Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon📖 Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeTell us in the comments: What’s the #1 book on your TBR right now?Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Ditching the TBR wheel! 5:10 - Storm of Swords by George RR Martin 10:29 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower (5-8) 15:09 - Dire Bound & Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen 18:50 - ACOTAR & Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass 20:06 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas 22:56 - Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe 26:35 - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 28:49 - I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 30:51 - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 32:00 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 33:08 - Family Drama by Rebecca Fallon 35:20 - Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #BookPodcast #TBR #SpringTBR #FantasyBooks #RomantasyBooks #SarahJMaas #BookRecommendations #ReadingVlog #BooktokBooks #HistoricalFiction #ThrillerBooks #LiteraryFiction #ContemporaryFiction #ReadersOfYouTube #BookClubBooks #FantasyReaders #BooksToRead #ReadingRecommendations #QuarterlyTBR
What does it take to write morally complex characters, handle dark subject matter with care, and bring ancient women's lives vividly to the page? We sat down with historical fiction author Elodie Harper — writer of The Wolf Den trilogy and her latest, Boudicca's Daughter — to talk about exactly that. No spoilers, no required reading. Just a genuinely fascinating conversation about craft, journalism, research, and why the "grey" characters are always the most interesting ones. Perfect for readers, writers, history lovers, and anyone who's ever wondered how authors make hard stories feel human.You can find Elodie online: https://elodieharper.substack.com/ / elodielharper https://www.elodieharper.com/ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Elodie’s 2 Truths & 1 Lie 3:17 - How journalism led Elodie to fiction 7:01 - Elodie’s morally grey characters 12:30 - Elodie’s female characters in The Wolf Den 17:27 - Violence against women in fiction 22:40 - Researching for historical fiction 29:17 - Why the focus is on Boudicca’s daughter 31:38 - The Druids in Roman history 33:21 - What’s next for Elodie Harper 39:49 - Boudicca’s Daughter new paperback! 43:08 - The reception to Elodie’s writing 44:16 - Where does Elodie want to be in 5 years? 49:45 - Wrap-up!Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly This episode was edited by Daniel Pena: https://danielpena.carrd.co #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
In case you missed it, check out Part 1 and 2 here: • The Great War (WWI) Overview - Part 1 • The Great War (WWI) Overview - Part 1 • The Great War (WWI) - Part 2 • The Great War (WWI) Overview - Part 2 While we are mostly a fiction-loving show, the more we read classics and historical fiction, the more we want to know the context of what really happened. One HUGE gap we have is the First World War, a.k.a. the Great War. Lucky for us, Mitch loves to read nonfiction history books and listen to history podcasts and has been amassing knowledge for like 20 years! He's joining us for a three-part series on the war to give us a little insight and fill in those gaps, so we can be prepared and knowledgeable going into our other fiction reading. Plus, our favorite fiction author of all time, J.R.R. Tolkien, fought in the First World War, so this gives us some insight into the lives of authors as well.Hope this episode is fun, approachable and entertaining!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Recap of Part 2 3:21 - 1917 4:59 - The Beginning of the Russian Revolution 7:52 - Britain & France in April 1917 12:08 - Russia in July 1917 16:33 - Russian Revolution 20:21 - 1918 25:23 - Operation Michael 31:44 - The US in November 1918 35:33 - The Armistice on November 11th 37:07 - Woodrow Wilson & the Treaty of Versailles 44:08 - France after the War & the Big Three 46:26 - What the world looks like Post-War 55:56 - Germany excluded from the treaty 58:25 - The Middle East Post-War 1:02:10 - Germany finally gets the invite 1:10:22 - The end of Woodrow Wilson 1:13:24 - In ConclusionLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
let us know your best read of march!!Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Our reading experience in March 5:35 - Kindred by Octavia Butler 15:34 - This month’s book club pick! 16:39 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower 23:58 - Reunion by Fred Uhlman 26:01 - There is No Antimemetics Division by QNTM 29:17 - The Second World by Jake Korell 35:50 - The Expanse (7-9) by James S.A. Corey 41:36 - Into The Blue by Emma Brodie 51:38 - Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson 57:33 - Boudicca’s Daughter, The Wolf Den & The House with the Golden Door by Elodie Harper 1:06:52 - Kristen’s March DNF… 1:11:00 - Looking to AprilJoin our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly This episode was edited by Daniel Pena: https://danielpena.carrd.co #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books
In case you missed it, check out Part 1 here: • The Great War (WWI) Overview - Part 1 While we are mostly a fiction-loving show, the more we read classics and historical fiction, the more we want to know the context of what really happened. One HUGE gap we have is the First World War, a.k.a. the Great War. Lucky for us, Mitch loves to read nonfiction history books and listen to history podcasts and has been amassing knowledge for like 20 years! He's joining us for a three-part series on the war to give us a little insight and fill in those gaps, so we can be prepared and knowledgeable going into our other fiction reading. Plus, our favorite fiction author of all time, J.R.R. Tolkien, fought in the First World War, so this gives us some insight into the lives of authors as well.Hope this episode is fun, approachable, and entertaining, and that you'll join us again next week as we wrap up in Part 3!Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Recap of Part 1 2:47 - Germany invades Luxembourg 4:58 - The Beginning of the War 21:35 - The First Battle of the Marne 26:45 - The Hells of WW1 29:03 - Propaganda 32:04 - What happened to the bodies? 35:08 - What everyone else is up to 37:25 - Power struggle in Germany 42:23 - In Austria 47:41 - The Ottoman Subplot 50:46 - 1915 54:44 - Mental health & mindset of soldiers 1:02:00 - In the trenches 1:03:32 - Tipping the scales (The Battle of 1915) 1:09:05 - What’s happening on the Eastern front? 1:13:36 - Going into 1916 1:14:44 - Germany breaks the rules 1:17:32 - The US gets involved 1:23:50 - The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania 1:29:09 - 1916 1:33:30 - 1917 1:37:35 - Wrap-upBook Referenced for this overview:The Sleepwalkers by Christopher ClarkThe World Remade by G. J. MeyerStorm of Steel by Ernst Jünger A World Undone by G. J. MeyerTrench by Stephen BullLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly This episode was edited by Daniel Pena: https://danielpena.carrd.co #booktube #HistoryBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #worldwar1 #thegreatwar #historypodcast
This interview was made possible by @GoodStoryGuild in partnership with their project In Media Res, a full-cast podcast story, nominated for the Ambie Awards. Thanks so much to The Good Story Guild and Kyle Prue for making this episode possible!We're so honored to chat with @kyleprueofficial , the star of In Media Res from @GoodStoryGuild . This full-cast drama podcast was nominated for the Ambie Awards for good reason! We loved listening to it and discovering this new form of storytelling. Tune in for a peek behind the curtain of bringing this project to life, and get to know Kyle better as a creative across mediums, from books, to television, and voice acting! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - The Ambies! 2:30 - About ‘In Media Res’ 13:12 - Kyle’s Background 17:16 - Audiobooks 19:42 - Kyle’s Book Recs 24:00 - The acting process on ‘In Media Res’ 35:05 - Reminiscing on the project 38:12 - Kyle’s upcoming projects 39:53 - Kyle’s 2 Truths & 1 Lie 48:54 - Impersonations! 51:35 - Wrap-upYou can check out In Media Res for FREE anywhere you listen to your podcasts!In Media Res Trailer: • In Media Res - Trailer In Media Res on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JiCDwh... Check out the other projects from The Good Story Guild: https://goodstoryguild.co/listen Connect with Kyle here: https://www.instagram.com/kyleprue/?h... https://kyleprue.com/ Check out his YouTube show Rabbit here: • RABBIT EPISODE ONE: BREAK MY NOSE Check out Kyle's book "How to Piss Off Men" here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-... Other Books Mentioned:Butter by Asako YuzukiThis Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael PollanOn Beauty and Being Just by Elaine ScarryThis episode was edited by Daniel Pena: https://danielpena.carrd.co Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: / krisandmadssisterhood Have a business inquiry? Email our manager: nancy@farq-media.comTikTok: / kris.and.mads Instagram: / krisandmads All our other links are here: https://linktr.ee/kris.and.mads To check out our brother C.Ray's music, which we use in all our episodes, you can find him here: / @seerayhardly #BookTube #BookClub #Reading #Books #NewMedia #KylePrue #InMediaRes #goodstoryguild
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