Books I Make My Husband Read
Episodes
S3E8 - Season 3 Recap
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A full season of reading, chaos, arguments, hot takes, and two author interviews—all wrapped in one recap episode. We’re looking back, calling our...
S3E7 - My Friends by Fredrik Backman
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into My Friends by Fredrik Backman—a deeply human story about connection and the messy devotion that holds friendships toge...
S3E6 - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dissect The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood—the STEM rom-com packed with fake dating and grumpy/sunshine chemistry. We talk abo...
S3E5 - The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author Paige Harbison joins us to unpack The Other Side of Now—a grief-tinged “what if” that drops a woman into an alternate ve...
S3E4 - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Kristy made Jon read Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson—a thriller where a 27-year-old, given one week to live after a Halloween ...
S3E3 - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri, joined by the author herself. It’s a powerful story of mot...
S3E2 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy and Jon dive into Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a sweeping novel set in NASA’s 1980s shuttle program. They unpack Joan Goodwin’s path ...
S3E1 - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back in the world of Basgiath—and things are darker, deadlier, and dragon-ier than ever. In this episode, we dive into Onyx Storm by Rebecca...
S2E10 - The Love Haters by Katherine Center
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss The Love Haters by Katherine Center, a witty, heart-filled rom-com where a jaded producer meets her match in a real-life h...
S2E9 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry—a genre-bending story of rival writers, buried secrets, and one enigmatic woma...
S2E8 - The Trade Off by Samantha Greene Woodruff
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we’re talking The Trade Off by Samantha Greene Woodruff—a sharp, fast-paced historical fiction set in 1920s New York. Jo...
S2E7 - Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez—a heartfelt, emotionally layered romance that’s equal parts swoony and soul...
S2E6 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristy and Jon dive into The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune—a heartwarming tale of magical children, unlikely friendships, a...
S2E5 - The Family Experiment by John Marrs
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into The Family Experiment by John Marrs, where various families volunteer for a cutting-edge virtual reality competition tha...
S2E4 - Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we dive into Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli — a magical tale filled with rebellion, romance, and just the right amount ...
S2E3 - The Women by Kristin Hannah
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Kristin Hannah's powerful novel The Women, a gripping exploration of one woman’s journey through love, loss, and resil...
S2E2 - The Crash by Freida McFadden
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car,...
S2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frust...
S1E10 - Best of Season 1
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most me...
S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss A Very Merry Bromanceby Lyssa Kay Adams. This fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book, as Kristy calls it, isa seco...
S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times bes...
S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’...
S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally...
S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you ...
S1E4 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite sce...
S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story fo...
S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare...
S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the ...
Philosophy on Book Ratings
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this podcast episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast and discuss how they got started. They also talk about their rating system ...