Podcasts by Well-Read

Well-Read Episode 129 - Trends from 2023-11-08T18:51:17

This week, we’re talking about book trends! Whether you’re deep in romantasy or cozy everything, we’re covering some of the biggest trends in publishing right now.

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Well-Read Episode 128 Halloween Books from 2023-10-21T06:00

Depending on which co-host you ask, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! We have plenty of books for all your spooky reading needs this season. As always, we’ll end with what we’...

Well-Read episode 127 - Books About Books...Again! from 2023-10-10T14:32:03

It’s time to revisit books about books! We discuss some recent and evergreen favorites.

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Well-Read Episode 122 - Books Like Succession from 2023-07-15T19:01:56

If you're missing your weekly dose of the Roy family like us, here are some books that we think will help fill the void after the finale of Succession. As always, we'll end with what we'...

Well-Read Episode 121 - Beach Reads from 2023-06-05T20:55:11

Well-Read Episode 120 - Books We Couldn’t Put Down from 2023-04-24T19:56:47

It’s one of the best feelings a reader can have: that feeling of finding a book that you just can’t put down. We’re discussing some of our favorites and we’ll end with what we’re reading this week....

Well-Read Episode 119 - Spring&Summer 2023 Book Preview from 2023-04-09T15:22:32

Well-Read Episode 118: Read-alikes for Taylor Swift songs (with a special guest!) from 2023-03-27T20:19:39

Halle thought it wasn’t possible to love a Taylor Swift-themed episode any more, until her sister Heather joined in as a special guest! (Ann was there too, as a casual fan.) Listen in for book pair...

Well-Read 117 - Reading From Our TBRs from 2023-03-06T19:29:42

It’s back…..our occasional episode where we pick books for each other from our massive “to be read” shelves! Listen to what we liked – and what we didn’t! – and find out what we’re reading this ...

Well-Read Episode 116 - Collecting and Organizing our Books from 2023-02-19T15:34:48

Well-Read Episode 115 - Romances for People Who Don’t Read Romance from 2023-02-04T14:30:03

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have some ideas for romance novels, even if you’re not a romance reader. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode 114 - Resolutions and 2022 Superlatives from 2023-01-22T17:16:32

Well-Read Episode 113 - Our Favorite Books of 2022 from 2023-01-01T17:52:17

Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy New Year from your friends at Well-Read!

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Well-Read Episode 112 - Holiday Books from 2022-12-17T16:02:53

The holidays are here! We’ve got some books to get you in the festive spirit, and we’ll share what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode 111 - Defining Confusing Genres from 2022-11-12T22:21:38

Well-Read Episode 110 - Halloween! from 2022-10-29T18:46:58

Well-Read Episode 109 - Books about Chronic Illness from 2022-10-01T19:53:50

This week, we’re responding to a listener request to talk about books with characters who live with chronic illnesses. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode 108 - Fall/Winter 2022 Preview from 2022-09-04T15:05:05

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Well-Read Episode 100 - Ask Us Anything from 2022-02-25T23:10:07

Well-Read Episode 99 - The 2022 Reading List from 2022-02-11T21:23:14

After a year of hard work, we’re happy to share the results of the 2022 Reading List! We’ll share the winners and the shortlist, along with our thoughts. As always, we end with what we’re readin...

Well-Read Episode 98 - 2021 Superlatives from 2022-01-29T16:30:31

We're back with one of our favorite Well-Read traditions: book superlatives! Listen in for the books that stood out to us this year. We’ll end with what we’re reading this week.  

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Well-Read Episode 97 - Our Favorite Books of 2021 from 2021-12-11T14:31:08

Our favorite episode of the year, full of our favorite books of the year. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read!

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Well-Read Episode 96 - Books We Can‘t Wait to Read from 2021-11-13T17:45:04

We didn’t get a chance to do a publishing preview this season, but we wanted to share some books we’re excited to read soon. Ann picks three forthcoming titles and Halle went with books she didn...

Well-Read Episode 95 -People are the Most Terrifying of All from 2021-10-29T20:32:01

Our annual Halloween episode is back – and so are we! We have some major life updates and books that show that people are much scarier than the paranormal. As always, we’ll end with what we’re r...

Another update from Halle from 2021-06-28T22:24:30

Hi all  - Due to a death in Ann's family, we will be taking a brief break for the next month. Thanks and happy reading!

Well-Read Episode # 95.5 - An update from Halle from 2021-06-03T20:46:42

Well-Read Episode #94 -Book Pairings from 2021-05-07T23:55

Thanks to a fabulous listener suggestion (hi Rikke!), we’re pairing books that inform each other or benefit from reading them back-to-back. What books would you pair up? As always, we’ll end wit...

Well-Read Episode #93 - Fresh Starts from 2021-04-23T23:58

Well-Read Episode #92 - Balancing Our Reading Lives from 2021-04-10T19:58:21

This week, we’re responding to a listener request to delve into our favorite bookish media and how we balance it all with our reading. We have some tips and recommendations to help you get the m...

Well-Read Episode #91 - Memoirs part 2 from 2021-03-27T22:05:16

Our memories may be terrible but these memoirs aren’t. We’re revisiting memoirs this week, and end with what we’re currently reading.

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Well-Read Episode #90 - Sports Books from 2021-03-13T20:17:02

Do you like sports? No? Do you like stories of drama surrounding sports? Then we have some books for you! As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #89 - Spring/Summer 2021 Preview from 2021-02-27T21:34:35

Well-Read Episode #88 - Galentine's Day from 2021-02-12T23:55

Galentine’s Day is here! Gather your girlfriends together, or if you can’t thanks to a worldwide pandemic, pick up one of our suggestions for books about female friendships. We’ll end with what ...

Well-Read Episode #87 - 2021 Resolutions and Year in Review from 2021-01-29T23:55

We love goals and years in review, especially when they involve books! Find out how we did last year with our reading resolutions and what we’re planning for 2021. As always, we’ll finish with w...

Well-Read Episode #86 - 2020 Superlatives from 2021-01-01T23:55

We’ve started (what we hope becomes) a new tradition: book superlatives! Listen in for the books that stood out to us for a range of reasons this year. We’ll end with what we’re reading this week. ...

Well-Read Episode #85 - Our Favorite Books of 2020 from 2020-12-18T23:55

It’s our favorite episode of the year featuring our favorite books of the year!

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Well-Read Episode #84 - Winter Romances from 2020-12-05T23:57:26

Well-Read Episode #83 - Family Gatherings from 2020-11-20T23:55

Well-Read Episode #82 - Guilty Pleasures from 2020-11-06T21:42:33

When you're having a rough week (and aren't we all?), there's nothing better than sinking into a guilty pleasure read. Or is there such a thing? We'll discuss, and end with what we're re...

Well-Read Episode #81 - Creepy Reads from 2020-10-24T19:20:16

Halloween is here! Halloween is here! Get into the spirit with us as we explore some deliciously creepy books. As always, we’ll finish with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #80 - The Great Outdoors from 2020-09-25T22:14:37

With so many of our travel plans canceled this year (RIP Ukraine trip), many of us are heading outside ...

Well-Read Episode # 79 - Campus Novels from 2020-09-11T23:55

If we can't go back to school in September, we can at least live it through campus novels! We share some of our favorites and what we're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #78 - Fall/Winter 2020 Preview from 2020-08-28T23:55

We love bringing you previews of books we’re so excited about! Listen in for the books we’re looking forward to this fall and winter.

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Well-Read Episode #77 - Cookbooks! from 2020-08-14T23:55

This week….welcome to Well-FED! Haha! Based on a listener suggestion, we’re discussing and cooking from some cookbooks we enjoy, along with our special guest, Halle’s boyfriend Jeremy! Plus what...

Well-Read Episode #76 - Tackling Our TBRs Part II from 2020-07-31T23:56

We love assigning each other books, so this week we picked books from each other’s massive TBRs (that’s “to be read”) so we could finally check them off our lists. Opinions ensue. We’ll end with...

Well-Read Episode #75 - What We Read On Our Summer Vacation from 2020-07-17T23:55

Well-Read Episode #74 - Our Favorite Bookish Places from 2020-07-03T23:55

When your eyes need a break from all that reading, why not go to a bookish place? We’re discussing some of our personal favorites this week, and we’ll end with what we’re reading.

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Well-Read Episode #73 - Books to Read after Binge-watching from 2020-06-19T23:55

If you’re anything like the rest of the quarantined, you’ve been doing a lot of binge-watching over the past few months. We have book suggestions for when you max out on your favorite show bu...

Well-Read Episode #72 - Fiction by Black Authors from 2020-06-05T23:55

We're not experts on advising which books will make you antiracist (please seek those experts out!), but we can use our platform to promote the works of black authors that we've enjoyed. We're c...

Well-Read Episode #71 - Beach Reads from 2020-05-22T23:55

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to revisit one of our favorite topics: the perfect book for a long, lazy day by the water. Check out our beach read picks, and find out what we’re r...

Well-Read Episode #70 - Our Favorite Audiobook Narrators from 2020-05-07T23:55

Frequent listeners of the podcast will know that we’re both big audiobook listeners, and we’re sharing some of our favorite narrators and the books that represent their work. As always, we’ll en...

Well-Read Episode #69 - Little Women from 2020-04-24T22:49:04

By listener request, we’re doing a deep dive of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and the new film adaptation! And of course, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #68 - Out of Our Comfort Zones Part III from 2020-04-10T23:55

One of our favorite episode series is back! We’re stretching ourselves by reading books out of our comfort zones, for better or for worse. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week....

Well-Read Episode #67 - Comfort Reads from 2020-03-27T23:55

With the world in its current state, who doesn't need a comfort read? We're discussing what we look for when we turn to books in difficult times, and we'll end with what we're reading this week....

Well-Read Episode #66 - Spring/Summer 2020 Preview from 2020-02-28T23:55

We’re so excited to talk about the books we’re looking forward to this spring and summer (there are soooooooooo many!) And we’ll finish with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #65 - Love Stories from 2020-02-14T23:55

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about books that grapple with love in all its sweet, messy, delicate, difficult, and wonderful forms. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this...

Well-Read Episode #64 - Book Tourism: France! from 2020-01-31T23:55

As part of our Book Tourism series, we’re headed to France! Find out which books we turn to when we want to feel très chic. And of course, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #63 - Royal Reads from 2020-01-18T23:55

With so much royal drama in the news right now, we can't help but share our picks for some royal reads. As always, we'll end with what we're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #62 - 2019 Wrap-up and 2020 Resolutions from 2020-01-03T23:55

Happy New Year! Ann and Halle look back at their 2019 reading and make some plans for 2020. They end with what they’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #61 - Favorite Books of 2019 from 2019-12-20T23:55

Well-Read Episode #60 - Books for December from 2019-12-06T23:56

We’re getting into the spirit of the season and talking about books to read in December. Afterward, we discuss what we’re reading this week. Happy Holidays from your friends at Well-Read!

Well-Read Happy Thanksgiving! from 2019-11-23T00:01:26

Sorry, everyone, but we were unable to record an episode this week. We will be back in two weeks with books about Christmas!

Well-Read Episode #59 - Page to Screen from 2019-11-08T23:55

Ann and Halle once again tackle one of their very favorite bookish topics: books that have been adapted for the screen.

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Well-Read Episode #56 - Books that feel like fall! from 2019-09-27T23:55

As the weather turns crisp and the leaves begin to change color, these are the books that put us in the right frame of mind for fall. As always, we end with what we're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #55 - Fall 2019 Book Preview from 2019-09-14T05:24:19

Fall is the biggest season for publishing, and there are so many great books to choose from this year! Ann and Halle discuss what they're excited to read as the weather cools down, and they end ...

Well-Read Episode #54 - We're Back! from 2019-08-30T06:00

Hi! Remember when we used to be podcast friends? We sure do! Ann and Halle are back with an update over what’s been happening for the past two (!) years, and some of their favorite reads during ...

Well-Read Episode #53 - Books About Books from 2017-06-30T23:55

Who doesn't love a book about books? (Possibly Ann.) Listen to our picks for the ultimate reading angle for book-lovers. We'll end with what we're reading this week and some news.

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Well-Read Episode #52 - Book Tourism - Southeast Asia from 2017-06-16T23:55

We’re starting a new series where we’ll play tourist through books! Our first stop is Southeast Asia. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #51 - Summer Books from 2017-06-02T23:55

The temperature is rising and we’ve got books to get you in that summertime radness! As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #50 - Summer Reading Preview from 2017-05-19T23:55

We’ve reached our 50 episode milestone! We’ll share some behind the scenes info about the podcast, and give you a preview of what you’ll be reading this summer. The episode finishes with what we...

Well-Read Episode #49 - Epistolary Novels from 2017-05-05T23:55

We’re diving into epistolary novels, one of our favorite book formats (and, it turns out, are more than just a book of letters!). As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #48 - Wartime Stories from 2017-04-21T23:55

This week, we'll visit stories that touch on the experience of war, whether on the front lines or at home. As always, we'll end with what we're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #47 - Books for Men from 2017-04-07T23:55

While we 100% believe that everyone should read whatever they want, experience has shown us that lots of guys gravitate toward certain kinds of reads. Listen for our ideas for books for men, and...

Well-Read Episode #46 - Mystery Deep Dive from 2017-03-24T23:55

This week, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the vast and wonderful mystery genre! As always, we'll close with what we're reading.

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Well-Read Episode #45 - The Return of Out of Our Comfort Zones from 2017-03-10T23:55

We’ve revisited one of our favorite past episodes with some new “out of our comfort zone” titles. As always, we’ll close with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #44 - Spring 2017 Book Preview from 2017-02-24T23:55

Despite some sound quality issues (sorry!), we’re back from our hiatus and ready to tell you what you’ll be reading this spring! As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Hiatus from 2017-01-13T14:25:24

Due to some unexpected events, the Well-Read podcast is going to be taking a brief hiatus. We will be back soon with more book recommendations for you!

Well-Read Episode #43 - 2017 Reading Resolutions from 2017-01-06T23:55

The year has flown by! It’s time to revisit our reading resolutions of 2016, and make some new plans for the coming year. And we’ll close with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #42 - Favorite Books of 2016 from 2016-12-23T23:55

It’s time for our year-end favorites list! Find out what books we enjoyed the most this year. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #41 - Holiday Buying Guide 2016 from 2016-12-09T23:55

The holidays are here! Let Ann and Halle help you pick the perfect book for everyone in your life. We’ll end with what we’re reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #40 - Winter 2016-17 Book Preview from 2016-11-25T23:55

Pull out a cozy blanket - it's time to find out what you'll be reading this winter! As always, Ann and Halle end with what they're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #39 - Retellings from 2016-11-11T23:55

Ann and Halle discuss one of their favorite things to read: retellings of classic literature. They'll end with what they're reading this week.

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Well-Read Episode #38 - Horror Novels for the Brave and the Scaredy Cats from 2016-10-28T23:55

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Well-Read Episode #37 - What to Read Next from 2016-10-14T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle discuss how they choose what to read next and close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #36 - Small Town Stories from 2016-09-30T23:57

This week, Halle and Ann suggest some books set in small towns and what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #35 - NYC Books from 2016-09-16T23:55

Thanks to a listener suggestion from Claire, we talk this week about books set in New York City. As always, we close with what we're reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #34 - Childhood Favorites from 2016-09-06T14:51:29

Thanks to a listener suggestion from Olivia, this week Ann and Halle discuss their favorite books from childhood and close with what they're reading this week. 

Well-Read episode #33 - What to read when you can't get Hamilton tickets. from 2016-08-19T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle give some suggestions for books to read if you can't get Hamilton tickets. As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #32 - Fall 2016 Book Preview from 2016-08-05T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle talk about the books they're looking forward to that are releasing in the fall of 2016. As always, they close the show with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #31 - Books about the Lowcountry from 2016-07-22T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle suggest books set in the Lowcountry and as always, finish with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #30 - Books about Libraries&Librarians from 2016-07-08T23:55

This week Halle and Ann talk about a topic close to their hearts - libraries! As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #29 - Tackling Our TBRs from 2016-06-24T23:55

In this episode Halle and Ann discuss their "to-read" piles and each select three books from their lists for the other to read. As always, they close the show with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #28 - All-Time Favorites from 2016-06-10T23:55

This week Ann and Halle celebrate their one year anniversary of the podcast by discussing their all-time favorite books. As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #27 - Summer Book Preview from 2016-05-27T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle talk about the books they're looking forward to reading during the summer of 2016. As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #26 - Short Stories from 2016-05-13T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle discuss short story collections and what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #25 - Books about food from 2016-04-29T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle discuss books about food, go on a tangent about the fabulousness of the Great British Bake Off, and finish with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #24 - Current Events from 2016-04-15T23:45

This week, Ann and Halle are joined by special guest Belinda to discuss books that tackle current events. As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #23 - Award Winners from 2016-04-01T23:40

This week, Ann and Halle talk about book awards and whether they influence their reading choices. As always, they finish up with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #22- Armchair Travel from 2016-03-18T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle travel far from Beaufort County...but only through the pages of books. They each give three recommendations of armchair travel book and close with what they're reading this...

Well-Read Episode #21 - Spring Book Preview from 2016-03-04T23:55

This week Ann and Halle talk about the books they're looking forward to this spring. As always, they close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #20 - What to Read after You've Watched Making A Murderer, The Jinx, the Staircase, or Listened to Serial from 2016-02-25T14:31:56

This week, Ann and Halle give some suggestions on what to read if you're caught up in the true crime craze. As always, they end with what they're reading this week.

Technical Difficulties from 2016-02-22T13:18:02

We had a few technical difficulties this week, so our newest episode will be delayed. We're sorry for the inconvenience!

Well-Read episode #19 - Their Eyes Were Watching God discussion from 2016-02-04T23:55

This week, Ann, Halle, and special guest Traci, discuss our Big Read book, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and close with what we're each reading this week.

Well-Read episode #18.5 - Their Eyes Were Watching God teaser from 2016-01-27T21:47:17

Well-Read episode #18 - Out of Our Comfort Zones from 2016-01-22T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle discuss reading books that take them out of their comfort zones and finish up with what they're reading this week.

Bonus episode: Out of Our Comfort Zone assignments from 2016-01-13T14:37

In this short teaser, Ann and Halle assign each other books to read that are out of their comfort zones and which they'll discuss on the next full episode.

Well-Read episode #17 - Reading Resolutions for 2016 from 2016-01-08T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle talk about their reading goals for 2016 and close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #16 - Favorite Reads of 2015 from 2015-12-25T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle look back on their favorite books of 2015 and wrap up with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #15.5 - Reading Related Gifts from 2015-12-18T11:55

This week we have a short bonus episode on the best reading related gifts we've ever received.

Well-Read episode #15 - Holiday Reading from 2015-12-11T23:53

This week, Ann and Halle talk about books with holiday themes and make some suggestions for holiday-themed books. As always, they close with what they're currently reading.

Well-Read episode #14 - Winter Books Preview from 2015-11-27T23:55

This week Ann and Halle talk about the books they're looking forward to reading this winter and as always, close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #13 - Book Club Picks from 2015-11-13T23:55

This week, Halle and Ann talk about what makes a good book club book and give several suggestions for books that are sure to spark discussion. As always, we close with what we're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #12 - Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives from 2015-10-30T23:55

In this episode, Halle and Ann talk about books that feature ordinary people doing extraordinary things with their lives. As always, we close with what we're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #11 - Spooky Reads for Halloween from 2015-10-16T23:54

This week Ann and Halle welcome special guest Traci Cox to share her recommendations for spooky books to read. As always, we close with What We're Reading this week.

Well-Read episode #10 - Ann's Reading Life from 2015-10-02T23:55

In this episode we discuss Ann's reading life and, as always, close with what we're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #9 - Halle's Reading Life from 2015-09-18T23:55

This week, Ann interviews Halle about what made her the reader she is today. As always, we close with what we're reading this week.

Well-Read Episode #8 - Back to School from 2015-09-04T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle talk about books that take them back to school and, as always, finish up with what they're reading.

Well-Read Episode #7 - Fall 2015 Releases from 2015-08-21T23:55

This week Ann & Halle discuss the fall 2015 book releases they're looking forward to and, as always, close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #6 - Books That Make You Laugh from 2015-08-07T23:55

This week, Ann and Halle discuss books that make them laugh and close with what they're reading this week.

Well-Read episode #5 - Books That Make You Cry from 2015-07-24T23:59

This week, Ann and Halle talk about what is appealing about reading a book that makes you cry and gives some suggestions for books they've loved and cried over.

Well-Read episode #4 - YA for Adults from 2015-07-10T23:59

Ann and Halle talk about what makes YA books appealing to adults and give recommendations for a few to try.

Well-Read episode #3 - Page to Screen from 2015-06-26T23:59

This week Ann and Halle talk about when books are adapted for the television or movie screen and give some suggestions for books that have or will be making that leap. As always, we close with what...

Well-Read Episode #2 - The Girl on the Train Read-alikes from 2015-06-12T23:59

This week, Ann and Halle make some suggestions for other books to read if you read and loved The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Well-Read Episode #1 - Beach Reads from 2015-05-28T17:31:36

Ann and Halle tal...