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We did a re-read of The Love Hypothesis before diving into the movie, and found ourselves once again asking: WHERE IS THE YEARNING??? If it seems like nobody wants to yearn these days, you're not alone in your feelings. Join us for some laughs and commiseration—all while praising the parts of the movie we loved (looking at you, Lili Reinhart). Recent Reads:  Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat SebastianCulpability by Bruce Holsinger The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

We catch up on our reading lives in this much needed Modelland break!

We have FINALLY made it to The Day of Discovery (aka T-DOD)! Join us as we dive deep into chapters 8-12 of Modelland!  Recent Reads:  DM Emily and/or Abigail for fic recs! Ice Planet BarbariansSex on Murder Island Just a Highland Fling

Part two of our Modelland deep dive! This week, we're recapping chapters 4-7.

Tune in for our 100th Episode!!!! We're celebrating by inviting Friend of the Pod Emma Sandoval back to conduct a reverse interview.  Thank you for being here for our first 100 episodes. We can't wait to get to 100 more!  Recent Reads:  We Will Be Jaguars by Nemonte NenquimoGood Material by Dolly AldertonThe Ghost by Robert HarrisIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonIt Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian

We are reading Modelland by Tyra Banks so you don't have to (and please, we're begging you, don't read along). It took us an HOUR to get through the first three chapters, so this is part one of who knows how many. If you enjoy this, let us know, and we'll consider continuing the series!  Whether you’re hate-reading along, curiosity-listening, or just here for the chaos, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review to help us grow our community of book-loving nerds.  Recent Reads:  Conversion Therapy Dropout by Timothy Schraeder RodriguezI'll Have What He's Having by Adib KhorramHeartstopper vol. 6 by Alice OsemanInto the Blue by Emma BrodieTwo Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian Let Us Play by Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne

If you or someone you know claims they "don't like romance," do we have the episode for you!!! This is our full-throated defense of the genre, plus where to start if you're looking to give romance a try.  Links:   If you're new to romance...Emily Henry (author)Cara Bastone (author)If you like mystery/thrillers...The Five Year Lie by Sarina BowenYou Can Run by Rebecca ZanettiLoreth Ann White (author)If you like literary fiction...We Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianWhat Alice Forgot by Liane MoriartyRomantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldYou like nonfiction/memoirs...Love is a War Song by Danica NavaJane EyreYou like historical fiction...The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney MilanIn Memoriam by Alice WinnA Lady for a Duke by Alexis HallLisa KleypasOutlander by Diana GabaldonLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda LoIf you like science fiction...The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonIf you like fantasy...Bride and Mate by Ali HazelwoodThe Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowPaladin's Grace by T. KingfisherRecent Reads:  Minor Black Figures by Brandon TaylorDogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel KleeThe Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.  CASE CLOSED 👩‍⚖️👩‍⚖️👩‍⚖️

Here's what's in store for today's short & sweet book talk episode:  Mid-year reading goals check-in (and how we're both woefully behind) Recent reads (including Abigail's NEW favorite read for this year) The Beach Read still posted to Instagram and its accompanying ChatGPT-sounding caption Love Hypothesis good vibes and release dateBooks we're looking forward to in 2027 and later this year (looking at you CMQ) and more!! Recent Reads The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat SebastianYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeMy Friends by Fredrick BackmanEveryone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Readirect Podcast—happy Pride!!! 🏳️‍🌈 To celebrate Pride Month, we are back with our second annual Pride Book Draft! This highly competitive episode pits Emily against Abigail as we each draft our team of books by LGBTQIA+ authors and/or featuring queer characters.  Abigail’s Picks:  Conversion Therapy Dropout by Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia HibbertCome and Get It by Kiley ReidEvery Step She Takes by Alison CochrunEmily’s Picks:  Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia ArmfeldMinor Black Figures by Brandon TaylorFutbolista by Jonny Garza VillaThe Prospects by KT HoffmanHonorable Mentions  The Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidRecent Reads:  Paladin’s Hope by T Kingfisher Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian Automatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzWe Could Be Rats by Emily AustinThe Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat SebastianCharming Puckboy by Eden Finley, Saxon James

We take famous and not-so-famous book couples and fast-forward their relationships to 2026 to answer the question: Where are they now?  Divorced, still together but deeply resentful, or madly in love until their dying breath? We know the answer!  Couples:  Bella and Edward from the Twilight Saga Scarlett Vandermeer and Lucas Blomqvist from Deep End by Ali HazelwoodEric and Kyle from Common Goal by Rachel Reid Hayden and Alice from Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily HenryMarianne and Connell from Normal People by Sally RooneyKit and Theo from The Pairing by Casey McQuistonRon and Hermione from [REDACTED - F*CK JKR DO NOT BUY HER BOOKS] Nick and Andy from We Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianJoan and Vanessa from Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidMisc. Links:  Queer Liberation LibrarySarah Gallagher on TikTokRecent Reads:  Paladin's Grace by T. KingfisherWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianAfter Hours at Dooryard Books by Cat SebastianGirl Next Door by Rachel MeredithFollow us on social media @readirectpodcast. Visit our website at readirectpodcast.com. See you next time we love you!!3

Today we're deep-diving Noah Kahan's new album, The Great Divide, and discussing the books we'd pair with some of his songs.  Mentioned Books:  Heated Rivalry & The Long GameThe EverlastingHappy PlaceBeartownThe Dutch House (and Ann Patchett books in general)Love and Other WordsNo Matter WhatEast of EdenMalibu RisingRecent Reads Star Shipped by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat SebastianEveryone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaFollow us on Instagram & TikTok @readirectpodcast. Abigail is on TikTok @fabigail11 and Instagram @fabigailinsta. Emily is on all platforms @emilyrojasreads.  Shop merch & contact us & learn more on our website, readirectpodcast.com!

We're summoning summer reading energy to get us out of reading slumps and to balance our sorrow at the Beach Read casting news.  Links:  TikTok creator mentioned @vivafalastinleenMargo's Got Money Troubles Official Trailerdon't look much like a lover (doesn't mean that i won't try) by barkatthemoon - wolfstar beach read-ish auPaladin's GraceThe EverlastingRecent Reads:  Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka BruntWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we discuss themes from David's book, which include sexual abuse, parental abuse, suicidal ideation, and homophobia. Please take care when listening!  We are joined by special guest Jubilee Dawn for today's book club, focusing on David Archuleta's memoir, Devout.  About Jubilee: You can find Jubilee on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @jubileedawns. Her podcasts are Healed-ish and The Overshare Hour.  Recent Reads:  The Love of My AfterlifeThe Night We Met

Today we're talking about the Project Hail Mary movie adaptation! Plus: Bridgerton season 5 announcement & All the Young Dudes being published (gross!!!)

For today's episode, we're crawling deep into the trenches of our youth group past and revisiting the Christy Miller series by Robin Jones Gunn. Let's discuss why we hate Todd, love/hate Bob and Marti, and question all of Christy's decisions.  Recent Reads: The Complete MausNo Matter What