You Should Read: Stephen King (a starter kit for beginners!)

Send us Fan MailTrue confession time, Should-Heads. If you were in Rachael and Kelly’s text thread with our friend Kendell, you’d be seeing a lot of links about the X-Files in general and Gillian Anderson/Scully in particular. Kendell and Kelly are both rewatching the show and are using a little light peer pressure to try and get Rachael on board. (So far, no luck.)One of the things shared was a clip of Gillian Anderson playing a game of literary this or that. And thus, an episode was created.Even better, Kendell came on to discuss Scully and play along. So what are our own literary dealbreakers? And what are yours, Should-Heads?Links mentioned:Gina Maxwell and James Patterson https://www.threads.com/@ginalmaxwell/post/De4B1V_m9bx/finally-spilling-my-james-patterson-tea-my-former-agent-pitched-this-same-deal/ Gillian Anderson’s this or that https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeW-PLtt8ID/?hl=en Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailHi, Should-Heads! If you’re like us, you may sometimes need help reading more. Fortunately, our friend Kristine is here to help. She’s currently in the process of getting her doctorate and still reads 100 books a year! So how does she do it, while also working full time and having a life? Good news–she breaks it down and it’s actually doable. (Without giving up sleep.)Book News:Kelly Bishop and Ali Rosen write a bookDolly Parton’s memoir?!Jason Reynolds’ adult debutTwitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailShould-Heads, it’s Kelly’s favorite time of year, and we have recommendations ranging from the moderately unsettling to the deeply terrifying (YMMV)Book news:“Commercial fiction” display nonsense https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTysTt63d/Book world drama https://www.instagram.com/p/DdMo8tokQl9/?mdxt=MTFrZ3B2d2Y3b2FrYw==Recs:Rachael:Rebecca (Daphne du Maurier)Adam, Mine (K. Ancrum)My Murder (Katie Williams)Kelly:Sometimes I Scare Myself (Jeneva Rose)Suburban Hell and Nightmare of a Trip (Maureen Kilmer)Clown in a Cornfield series (Adam Cesare)Home Before Dark (Riley Sager)A Head Full of Ghosts (Paul Tremblay)Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailHi, Should-Heads! Hopefully you’re enjoying amazing books like we are but if you’re in a reading slump or just looking forward to some upcoming releases, we’ve got you. Plus our fantastic friend Kathy Coe is back and she’s always got amazing recommendations. Also, as an update: you can actually contact us with the link in the show notes. Feel free to give us your recommendations or pitch show ideas. Book News:It looks like almost every single author we love is releasing books next year! There are new Kristin Hannah, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Meryl Wilsner, Carley Fortune and Emily Henry releases to look forward to and they’re all out between March and May.Most Anticipated:Kathy: The Sixth Faction (Veronica Roth), Villain Edit (Rosie Danan) and Once Again Always (Amanda Gayle)Rachael: Partita (Barbara Kingsolver), A Married Little Christmas (Abby Jimenez) and American Hagwon (Min Jin Lee)Kelly: Bad Company (Sara Paretsky), And I Will Tell You Mine (Sophia Bush) and I Don’t Want to Wait (Kerr Smith)Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailHi, Shouldheads! We took a summer vacation and accidentally forgot to come back. Oops.But we’re here now and we’ve got a fun episode of recommendations and a look at what we’re covering soon. Book news:One Italian Summer will be a movie! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/one-italian-summer-brie-larson-release-bradbeer-paramount-1236700819/Tara Westover’s releasing a sequel of sorts. https://people.com/tara-westover-memoir-brothers-and-sisters-12125745 Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailHi, Should-Heads! We're here with an unfortunate episode. We're not reading the way we should and we're trying to get that back. We're discussing the things that have worked for us in the past and what new ideas we may try. If you've got any ideas, please text us (the link is here in the notes!). We'll also happily take any book recommendations.Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailShould-Heads, this is probably going to be a dangerous episode for you to listen to. First, our favorite reading enthusiast Kathy Coe is back, so automatically, you know it'll be fun. We've got a list of the best books we've read so far this year and the five books we're each most excited to read before Labor Day. LINKS MENTIONED: AI Summer Reading AI Prompt in Published Book AI and James FreyTwitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailWe can't believe it, Should-Heads, but our podcast is five years old! We discuss our favorite episodes and guests, plus goals of where we would like to go from here. We've also got very fun stories about Julia, forever our Kristy Thomas.  LINKS MENTIONED: Baltimore convention goes very wrong Judy Blume's novel Forever... is on Netflix now New Thursday Next novel! Christmas Peanut Butter Balls recipe episode!Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailYou Should Read: Stephen King! (With special guest Mom of the Pod Becky Hall)! Should-Heads, our favorite mom is back to discuss Stephen King! We've got great recommendations for you and no matter your comfort level with horror, there are a handful of stories you'll love without losing any sleep. Links mentioned: John LithgowOpen letter asking him to quit Boleyn Traitor!Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast

Send us Fan MailHello, Should-Heads! We had such a great time with this episode a few weeks back that we decided to make it a regular feature. Our friend Kathy came back to help us choose what our next reads should be and we discuss how this experiment went last time.  Also, you can text the podcast now! There's a link in each episode's show notes. Feel free to request our help or to give us recommendations. This is a new thing that Buzzsprout is doing and we're excited to see what happens. Links mentioned: Dangerous Liaisons as a K-Drama Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van Ness are Co-Writing a Book Just One Day is going to be a TV ShowTwitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast