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Stars? That’s Way Past My Bedtime. Our Review of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our book pick: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, picked by our guest on this episode, Josh Sison. We discuss grandma h...
Who Is This Loser? Our Review of First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our June book pick: First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison, picked by our guest on this episode, Angie Rodriguez. We discuss...
This is What I Want in a Memoir. Our Review of Down the Drain by Julia Fox
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our April book pick: Down the Drain by Julia Fox, picked by our guest on this episode, Dani Anderson. We discuss celebr...
Don’t Ask Me To Be a Bridesmaid. Our Review of The Wedding People by Alison Espach
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our March book pick: “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Shiels. We...
This Book Is Gross (But in a Good Way): Our Review of Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our February book pick: “Natural Beauty” by Ling Ling Huang, picked by our guest on this episode, Lauren. We discus...
SOLO: Top Books We Read in 2024 + Discussing the Future of This Podcast
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off the new year by recapping all of our favorite books that we read in 2024. Plus, we’ve got a MAJOR UPDATE for the Easy Reads comm...
Let’s Talk About Dragons in Heat. Our Review of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our November/December book pick: “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Lefr...
Are Teenagers Now More Mature Than Me? Our Review of The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our October book pick: “The Grace Year” by Kim Liggett, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Jill Tranqu...
This Robot is So Relatable. Our Review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our September book pick: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Mar...
Celeste would NEVER. Our Review of Netflix’s Adaptation of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We read Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the...
The Vibes in the Forest = Bad. Our Review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our August book pick, “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent fam...
Am I the Asshole, Toilet Proposals, and Post-date Surveys! Our Review of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our July book pick: “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez, picked by Mitzi. We discuss getting ghosted, the Part of...
Are You Gonna Get Married Before I Die? Our Review of Good Material by Dolly Alderton
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Caroline Will...
I Wouldn’t Drug Him (As Much). Our Review of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “The Husbands” by Holly Gramazio, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Elle Wayara. W...
A Lot To Process. Our Review of Priestdaddy, a Memoir by Patricia Lockwood
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our April book pick: “Priestdaddy” by Patricia Lockwood, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Sancia Tot...
Surprise Solo Episode! Plus the Best Books We’ve Read This Year So Far
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, it’s a solo episode! In this episode, Mel and Mitzi break down the best books we’ve read this year so far, how we’re doing with our re...
Problematic Dynamics + Dorm Life: Our Review of Come & Get It by Kiley Reid
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our March book pick: “Come & Get It” by Kiley Reid, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Leah Sookoo...
BOOM It’s Peter Pan! Our Review of Never by Jessa Hastings
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down our February book pick: “Never” by Jessa Hastings, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Zandalee Lieske....
Welcome to Easy Reads (Please Validate Us)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Easy Reads with Mel and Mitzi - a monthly book podcast. In this episode, we’ll be talking about our 2024 reading...