Kris and Mads

• Book Podcast Crossover! 📚 Chatting with I’ll Read What She’s Reading

  In this episode, Kris and Mads sit down with the amazing trio behind the ‪@WhatShesReadingPod‬ podcast! We talk about everything from who’s most likely to DNF a book, cry while reading, or be intimidated by a long series, to what makes a 5-star read and the characters that inspire us most. It’s a fun, bookish deep dive into reading tastes, favorite guests, and the bookish moments we can’t stop thinking about.✨ Timestamps00:00 – Introducing our guests I’ll Read What She’s Reading01:56 – Who was the biggest reader starting out?03:19 – Who is the first to DNF04:34 – Who is most likely to cry while reading05:15 – Who is intimidated by long series05:49 – How do you know each other08:47 – IRWSR merch09:27 – Describe each other’s reading taste15:42 – Who was your favorite podcast guest20:11 – What is a book you can’t stop thinking about26:39 – What makes a 5-star read for you33:10 – What character has inspired you mostIf you love book recommendations, fun reader debates, and behind-the-scenes podcast talk, you’ll love this conversation! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments which of these questions you’d answer the same way.I’ll Read What She’s Reading Merchhttps://illreadwhatshesreading.com/Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: [email protected]:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All 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:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books

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• 11 Books We Read in September and Travel Stories from Portugal and Spain!

  Here's what we thought of the 11 books we read this month! We're loving our foray into the classics, and Kristen took down the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee, which she has had on her TBR for over a year! Maddie started three different series that she's eager to continue, and of course, there were a couple of duds. We get into all of it in this episode, and share some memories of traveling through Portugal and Spain with members of our Patreon book club this month. Reading abroad with friends is such a treat! What was your best read and favorite memory of September?All books and authors mentioned are listed in the timestamps.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:40 Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood - Book Review10:45 Katabasis by R.F. Kuang - Book Review17:45 Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - Book Review22:59 My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante - Book Review30:22 Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier - Book Review41:14 The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe - Book Review47:23 Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts - Book Review53:16 The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee - Book Review1:00:00 The Dutch House by Ann Patchett - Book ReviewLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: [email protected]:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All 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:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books

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• 10 Years of Kaz Brekker & the Crows | Leigh Bardugo Interview

  It’s been 10 years since Leigh Bardugo gave us Six of Crows and the unforgettable Dregs crew—and we’re celebrating in style! In this special episode, we sit down with Leigh Bardugo to talk all things Six of Crows: the heist that started it all, the found family readers still can’t get over, and the release of the gorgeous 10th Anniversary special editions. Whether you’re a longtime Grishaverse fan or brand new to the series, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, bookish nostalgia, and pure Kaz & the Crows vibes.If you love heist fantasy, witty banter, found family dynamics, and beautiful new collector’s editions, this is the story and celebration episode you don’t want to miss.Check out Leigh's tedtalk here:    • The art of discomfort | Leigh Bardugo | TE...  All things Leigh Bardugo here: https://www.leighbardugo.com/#LeighBardugo⁠ ⁠#SixOfCrows⁠ ⁠#Grishaverse⁠ ⁠#CrookedKingdom⁠ ⁠#KazBrekker⁠ ⁠#InejGhafa⁠ ⁠#FoundFamily⁠ ⁠#FantasyBooks⁠ ⁠#BookTok⁠ ⁠#BookTube⁠ ⁠#HeistFantasy⁠ ⁠#SpecialEditionBooks⁠ ⁠#AnniversaryEdition⁠ ⁠#ShadowAndBone⁠ ⁠#FantasyReaders⁠Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: [email protected]:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All 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:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books

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• 10 Books We've Been Gatekeeping | We Rated All of These 5 Stars!

  Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My sponsor BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started:https://betterhelp.com/krisandmadsWe finally spilled the tea… ☕📚 These are 10 books we’ve been gatekeeping—all rated 5 stars, but ones we rarely talk about on the pod! From epic fantasy with dragons to dark academia, from sci-fi thrillers to swoony romance, this list is packed with hidden gems across genres.If you’re hunting for your next great read (that isn’t already everywhere on BookTok or BookTube), this episode is for you. We’re covering fantasy, sci-fi, romance, memoirs, thrillers, and more—so no matter your vibe, you’ll find a book you’ll fall in love with.Spoiler-free, honest reviews only. Let’s go find you a new favorite!If you want to check out the friends we mentioned in this episode for more recommendations, you can find Will and Ed here: ‪@thebrothersgwynne‬ 📚 Timestamps so you can jump to your genre:Timestamps00:00 Intro02:32 Recursion by Blake Crouch - a techno thriller05:05 The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon- an epic fantasy with dragons11:21 Educated by Tara Westover - a memoir15:08 Wellness by Nathan Hill - a contemporary literary fiction19:35 Strange the Dreamer Duology by Laini Taylor - a young adult fantasy22:58 Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson - a romantic fantasy26:20 Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren - a contemporary romance29:41 The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper - an ancient historical fiction33:47 Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb - a memoir 36:37 If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio - a dark academia fictionLet’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: [email protected]:   / kris.and.mads  Instagram:   / krisandmads  All 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:   / @seerayhardly  #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BookClub #Reading #Books #BooksWeLove #HiddenGemBooks #FiveStarReads #BookRecommendations #BookPodcast #BookTube #BookTok #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #RomanceBooks #DarkAcademiaBooks #MemoirRecommendations #ThrillerBooks #UnderratedBooks #BookishCommunity

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• 17 Historical Fiction Book Recs | Spanning 2,000 years

  Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. My sponsor BetterHelpmakes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/krisandmadsLooking for your next great historical fiction read? 📚 In this podcast episode, we share 17 historical fiction book recommendations that we absolutely loved. While it’s a genre we only dabble in, some of these books have made it into our top books of all time list. From sweeping epics to intimate character-driven stories, we’ve gathered a wide range of titles perfect for any historical fiction fan.Timestamps00:00 Intro to Historic Fiction 01:18 The Wold Den by Elodie Harper 03:09 The Lost Queen by Signs Pike 06:42 The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell09:54 Outlander by Diana Gabaldon12:15 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon14:23 Hester by Laurie Albanese16:05 Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan19:23 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 21:16 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr24:32 Pachinkol by Min Jin Lee27:09 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles30:34 Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler33:23 The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett36:05 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid38:47 The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton41:51 11/22/63 by Stephen King Let’s connect!Join our Patreon read-and-watch club: patreon.com/KrisandMadsSisterhoodHave a business inquiry? Email our manager: [email protected]: 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

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