pleasure reading: curated book lists + tbrs with friends
Episodes
🤿 13 Underwater Horror, Thriller & Sci-Fi Recs
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wanna go down a sunken book rabbit hole with me? 🤿 In this episode, I tell you the story of why I spent the past four months reading underwater boo...
🍹 5 Spirited Non-Fiction Reads with Caro of Between Drinks
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I welcome a dear friend and fellow podcaster to the show — Caro Griffin!Caro is the host of Between Drinks podcast and newsletter — where ...
👩🏻🌾 4 Books for Frugal Gardeners (or Anyone Who Wants to Grow Things Without Going Broke)
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring has sprung, and I'm getting ready to plant my garden! I love growing food in my backyard, but it can be expensive to invest in seeds, beds,...
❣️ 10 Brand New Romance Releases for your Valentine’s Weekend
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Galentine's Day, pleasure readers!Today I'm sharing 10 brand new romance releases just in time for your weekend reading.We've got sports romance...
🌹 5 Underrated Romance Writers (According to Me)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost Valentine's Day! And my sweetheart reading is in full swing to celebrate.In this episode, I'm sharing my five fave romance writers — who...
🖇️ 2026 Reading Plans + Book Recs on Palestine, Astrophysics, and Big Tech
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2026, readers! Last year, I made some biggggg reading plans and proceeded to accomplish... none of them. (I'm looking at you 2025 5-star TBR. 👀...
⏱️ Wrapping Up My Reading Year — 60-Second Reviews of All 31 Books I Read this Fall
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Years Eve, readers! In this comeback episode, I'm sharing quick-hit reviews of all the books I've read since September.Tune in for Parisian ...
🍁 9 New Releases for a Cozy/Sexy/Spooky Fall
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is my favorite season for reading, because I love cozy blankets, warm lattes, and books that make me feel some kind of way.In this episode, I’m...
⏱️ Mood Reading Extravaganza — 60-Second Reviews of All 47 Books I’ve Read Since March
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OK it's been a minute since I made an episode... but I promise I've been reading!In fact, I've read 47 books since the end of March, and I have plenty...
💋 11 Books on my Queer Romance TBR
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get spicy this summer! This month on the pod, I’m sharing my current TBR that’s full of sweet and sexy queer romance novels.Tune in to hea...
✌️ A Chill Treatise on Mood Reading — 17 Recs with Rachel Ropeik
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pull out your mood rings, because this week we're reading by vibes!Today I'm returning to the pod with an extra special guest, Rachel Ropeik. Rachel i...
⏳ 4 Non-Fiction Books About Time
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we've got our second ever nonfiction list, and it's all about TIME! Tune in to hear how I've been reimagining the clock with the help of these ...
⏱️ 60-Second Reviews of All 28 Books I Read in February & March
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I read 13 books in February and 15 books in March. So we're gonna do another monthly reading recap! In this episode, I'm sharing 60 second reviews of ...
🎸 If Indie Sleaze Was 3 Novels… By Women!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one goes out to all my cooler-than-thou millennials tuning in — because this week I’m sharing books set in the indie sleaze scene!If you’re...
😎 4 Fiction Recs for Your Neurodivergent Awakening — with Bailey Lang
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OMG we've got our first guest — Bailey Lang of The Writing Desk!Bailey is a late-diagnosed neurodivergent writer, editor, and coach. Through her com...
🌱 7 Recent Poetry Collections that Make Me Feel Alive
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poetry is perfect for liminal seasons. And I find myself craving poetic wisdom as winter drags on and slowly turns to spring.So in this episode, I’m...
🎓 6 Dark Academia Recs [YA standalone edition]
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
February is the shortest, darkest month. So why not go back to the most ominous place I can imagine... high school? ☠️In this episode, I'm recomme...
💘 5-Star Romance: My All Time Faves, Unconventional Picks & TBR
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's season, my lovely readers/listeners!In this episode, I'm celebrating the month of ~~love~~ by sharing a curated list of 5-star roman...
⏱️ 60-Second Reviews of All 15 Books I Read in January
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I read 15 books in January. Some I loved, some I...didn't, and others I barely remember! 🙃So let's try out a monthly reading recap. In this episode...
🧊 3 Winter Thrillers to Chill Your Bones
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My favorite winter activity is cozying up with a good book. And when I *really* want to embrace the dark vibes of the season, I turn to a creepy, cold...
🌟 My 2025 5-Star TBR
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My intention for 2025 is to read fewer books and to read better books. Basically, I *really* want more 5-star reads this year, and I think I have to c...
🏆 2024 Reading Faves & Flops
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm wrapping up our year in reading by sharing my four favorite books of 2024 and my four biggest flops — not the books I hated but the readin...
⏱️ 30-Second Reviews of All 150 Books I Read This Year
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Somehow I managed to read 150 books this year (?!) and in honor of this wildly unrealistic accomplishment, I decided to record a mega-episode reviewin...
🎄 3 Christmas Romances I Actually Like
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As an avid holiday romance reader, I've experienced the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the genre. 🙃 So in this episode, I'm curating the three book...
🎓 5 Dark Academia Recs [adult fantasy edition]
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re heading back to school this week with five magical dark academia reads. ☠️Each of these books features a clever cast of students facing ou...
🔑 7 Memoirs & Self-Help Books by People I Adore
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into other peoples’ lives with this list of seven memoirs and self-help books by people I adore!Tune in to hear how these amazing folk...
🍱 My Top 8 Nonfiction Reads for Foodies
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing my Top 8 nonfiction reads for foodies — which includes a wide range of nonfiction genres from memoirs to essay collections ...
💀 13 Creature Features for the Girlies [with Spooky & Not-Spooky Recs]
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing 13 (!!) books featuring monstrous creatures of all kinds. And I'm calling it creature features *for the girlies* because thes...
🎀 My Pink Horror TBR + a Fun Audio Romance
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing five books on my Pink Horror TBR AKA five horror reads for the gworls that all have pink covers. 💄 I also tell you a bit a...
♟️ Sally Rooney Ranked
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m talking about Irish author Sally Rooney and ranking her popular novels from my least to most favorite. I also share why I think she ...
💖 7 Magical Series for Romantic Witches
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing seven witchy romance series for a rose-colored spooky season. 🌹 There are four series I've read and love, and three I've ...
👒 10 Books about #Girlboss Influencers
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of pleasure reading!On this podcast, we explore the pleasure of reading through curated book lists, author rankings, and ...
📖 Welcome to Pleasure Reading
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast about the pleasure of reading.Tune in for curated book lists, short & sweet reviews, author rankings, guest faves & more.If ...