Read It or List It

Pre-Steamy Lit Con Thoughts

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley chat all things Steamy Lit Con!

Our End of Summer TBR's, Recommendations + AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Bridget Morrissey

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Phoebe and Ashley share the books they MUST read before Summer ends as well as the books they recommend to read in August. They al...

Loving Lately Vol. 3

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley discuss their three recent hyper fixations and obsessions along with their recent reads and the occasional tangent. You know, the us...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ava Wilder

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to share today's interview! Phoebe is joined by Ava Wilder, author of HOW TO FAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD and WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY. These...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with B.K. Borison

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe AND Ashley interview author B.K. Borison on the day her Lovelight Farms series is re-released with Berkley Publishing. In this episode:-The jou...

Recent Reads & AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Chelsea Fagan

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley catch up on their recent reads, plans for tattoos and piercings, and audiobooks before Phoebe interviews Chelsea Fagan all about her...

Loving Lately Vol. 2

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back to discuss what they are loving lately, after a brief hiatus from the podcast. They discuss everything from shows and food ...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with TJ Alexander

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we interview author TJ Alexander! TJ's books, Chef's Kiss and Chef's Choice are delicious queer rom coms set in the foodie world of high cl...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Carley Fortune

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe welcomes author Carley Fortune back to Read It Or List It, this time to discuss her sophomore novel, Meet Me at the Lake. Meet Me at the Lake i...

Loving Lately Vol. 1

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a new addition to the podcast, Phoebe and Ashley chat about their current reads, their love for the Libro.fm Sale, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, ...

What's On Your TBL List?

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TBL > TBR. Phoebe and Ashley continue to share their thoughts on audiobooks as well as their TBL (to be listened to) lists. Books mentioned: The Bu...

Let Us Whisper in Your Ear: All Things Audiobooks

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley discuss their favorite audiobooks and why they love this format to enjoy romance books.Creators mentioned in this episode: Tanya, wh...

The Pitch Is Back

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Pitch is back! Phoebe and Ashley are back with their favorite style of episode: The Pitch. They each have 60 seconds to pitch a book to the other ...

Who You Gonna Call? Slump Busters Part II

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back this week to continue their discussion on reading slumps: how we get in them and how we get out of them. Plus, the books in...

How to Bust a Reading Slump

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are BACK! In today's episode they discuss what book is reminiscent of their current schedules, collective February reading slumps, h...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Denise Williams

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Denise Williams, a favorite author of the podcast and play some F-M-K, chat about the important of romance, explicit b...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ashley Herring Blake

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley interview Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green and Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Alexa Martin

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with author Alexa Martin to discuss her latest book, BETTER THAN FICTION out November 8! It's a Romance set in idyllic Colorado about...

A Negroni Spagliato...with Prosecco In It.

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley describe their perfect Book Cocktail: the tropes, elements, authors, settings and more that make a book "perfect" for them.

What's on Your Kindle?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley continue chatting about the books on their TBRs but this time, what ebooks are taking up space on their precious Kindles. Phoebe div...

Fall Book Haul

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley share some recent book purchases...as well as covering everything from 2000s rock ballads, the Olsen twins, Mulan, and Buffy...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ali Hazelwood

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author Ali Hazelwood joins Phoebe today to discuss her latest Rom Com novel, Love on the Brain. Follow Ali:IG: https://www.instagram.com/alihazelwood/...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Emily Henry

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to welcome back Emily Henry, author Beach Read, People We Meet on Vacation, Book Lovers and more! Book Lovers is available now. Foll...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Iman Hariri-Kia

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with debut author, Iman Hariri-Kia whose novel, A Hundred Other Girls, is out now! You can find Iman on Instagram and TikTok @imanhar...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with K.A. Tucker

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After being fans of The Simple Wild for so many years, Phoebe and Ashley are thrilled to welcome author K.A. Tucker to the podcast!

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Carley Fortune

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with author Carley Fortune, author of EVERY SUMMER AFTER! This is such a special conversation and really feels like two friends chatt...

Love It: Our Halfway Thru 2022 Top 10 Reads

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley discuss the ten books they've each read so far in 2022 that they can't stop thinking about.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Georgia Clark

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with author Georgia Clark to discuss her latest ensemble Rom Com, Island Time.

We've Missed You

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been six months since our last episode, but we're ready to be back in your ears...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Tessa Bailey

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with the "Michelangelo of dirty talk" (Entertainment Weekly) Tessa Bailey to chat about all her books, including her most r...

INTERVIEW with Leah Kock from The Ripped Bodice

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Leah Koch, one of the co-owners of one of the first and only bookstores that specializes in carrying only Romance nove...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Sherry Thomas

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may remember last year Ashley read a series upon the recommendation of Diane from @shapedbystoriesdiane (and co-host of the amazing new podcast, T...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Denise Williams

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley (yay!) sit down with author Denise Williams about her second book, The Fastest Way to Fall, out November 2 from Berkley Publishing.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lana Harper

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with Lana Harper to discuss her debut adult RomCom, Payback's a Witch!

Season 3: We've Got a Lot to Talk About

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back for Season 3! Here is what they've been up to.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Alexa Martin

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with Alexa Martin to discuss her new book, Mom Jeans & Other Mistakes and all things romance, writing during the pandemic, and what's...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with James Whiteside

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe chats with James Whiteside, author of CENTER CENTER.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Lyn Liao Butler

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe chats with Lyn Liao Butler about Lyn's latest release, THE TIGER MOM'S TALE.

Romance Chit-Chat

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Phoebe and Ashley build-their-own reverse harems, talk about monsters, compare the bat boys to the MK boys, and do a this-or-that wit...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Jasmine Guillory

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back Jasmine Guillory to the podcast, whose newest book, WHILE WE WERE DATING, came out this month.

Comfort Media: Books, TV, Movies

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley talk about everything in this episode from rewatches of their favorite shows, other podcasts, their Book Boyfriend Origin stories an...

SPOILER Discussion of the OFF CAMPUS SERIES

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley "face-off" with their favorites in the Off Campus series, discussing everything from favorite steamy moments, ranking of the leading...

Review Episode: OFF CAMPUS SERIES

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Four reviews in one! Phoebe and Ashley cover everything (without spoilers!) in this review episode of an indie romance favorite, the Off Campus series...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Emily Henry

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe sits down with Emily Henry, author of BEACH READ and PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION.

Pitch Episode: Indie Romances

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The time has finally come: the coveted Pitch episode featuring NINE independently published romances! How many dark romances will Ashley pitch? Will P...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Georgia Clark

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe talks with Georgia Clark, author of It Had to Be You, The Bucket List, and The Regulars.

Raunchy Romance with @fitteacherrachel

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they chat all things romance with Rachel from #fitteacherrachel

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Steven Rowley

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Read It or List It sits down with Steven Rowley, author of his latest book, The Guncle.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Stephanie Dray

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Read It or List It chats with Stephanie Dray about her newest release, The Women of Chateau Lafayette

TIKTOK ON THE CLOCK: Reading Indie Romance 24/7

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they dive further into indie romances, covering everything from tiktok recs, e-readers, and some of the most exciting things...

Season 2, Series 5: Into Indies

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romance Part 3 anyone? Phoebe and Ashley start a new series all about independently published romance.

Audiobook Series Wrap-up

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they wrap up their series on audiobooks, including a discussion of duet narration, the "surround sound experience," and book...

Book Review: ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they discuss Benjamin Alire Saenz' Aristotle and Dane Discover the Secrets of the Universe, readalikes, and why they both re...

"We Were on a Break!"

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a month off, Read It or List It is starting back up again with a BANG (and by bang, we mean a thorough discussion of romance, reverse harems, an...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Matt Haig

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Read It or List It sits down with Matt Haig as he discusses mental health, hope, and his newest release, THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY.

Pitch Perfect

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are BACK with their pitch episode...this time with eight audiobook recommendations!

Season 2, Series 4: Introduction to Audiobooks

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley discuss the history of audiobooks, their favorite genres to listen to on audio, and a few standout books from the past few years.

It's 2021, Pitches! And We're Back

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back after their Winter hiatus and as bookish as ever. Grab a coffee whilst (key word in this episode) listening to them chat ab...

End of the Year Wrap Up

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley recap Read It or List It's journey through 2020 and share their reading plans and goals for 2021.

Hyped Books of 2020: Read Them or List Them?

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley go through some of the most hyped books of 2020 (from goodreads and Instagram) and offer their thoughts on whether they recommend yo...

Special Interview Episode with Bookmarks

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Phoebe and Ashley sit down with Kate from Bookmarks, an independent bookstore and literary arts non-profit located in Winston-Sale...

Season 2, Series 3: Read It or Gift It

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they go through their must have bookish gifts to give and receive, which includes everything from bookish apparel to donatin...

History, Huh? Wrap Up

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Phoebe and Ashley close out their "dip" into historical fiction.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Denise Williams

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley talk with Denise Williams, author of her debut novel, HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING. This rom-com is everything great about romance: stea...

SPOILER Discussion of DOMINICANA

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley resume their discussion of Dominicana by Angie Cruz, sharing their favorite moments, the moments that brought them to tears, and the...

Book Review: DOMINICANA (Spoiler Free)

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley for a full episode (spoiler free!) review of Dominicana by Angie Cruz, a book shortlisted for the 2020 Women's Prize for Fictio...

SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE: Historical Fiction with Diane from @shapedbystoriesdiane

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they talk with Diane, from @shapedbystoriesdiane on Instagram, about all things historical romance and historical mystery. D...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lyssa Kay Adams (Round 2!)

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You read that right! Lyssa Kay Adams is BACK to talk to Read It or List It about her latest book, CRAZY STUPID BROMANCE, the third book in the BROMANC...

...And the Rest is History, Pitches

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back with eight new one-minute pitches...this time all within the historical fiction genre!

Season 2, Series 2: History, Huh?

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they talk all things historical fiction -- what they look for in a book with historical undertones, their favorite settings,...

Revisting Romance Wrap-Up

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they conclude their first series of season 2 with some stellar romance recommendations, a discussion about rating romance, s...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Andrea Nourse

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they chat with Andrea Nourse about her latest book, AFTER EVERYTHING, and what it is like to be an indie author. AFTER EVERY...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Jane Igharo

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley chat with Jane Igharo, author of TIES THAT TETHER, a new release that came out September 29, 2020. TIES THAT TETHER is a beautiful s...

SPOILER Discussion of A PRINCESS IN THEORY

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back discussing A PRINCESS IN THEORY, this time engaging in a full discussion about the characters, plot, and unexpected moments...

Book Review: A PRINCESS IN THEORY (Spoiler Free)

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they discuss the first book in Alyssa Cole's Reluctant Royals series, A PRINCESS IN THEORY. This episode is spoiler free!

Revisiting Romance: A Little Bit of Pitches

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are back with another pitch episode, bringing you one minute synopses of eight romance titles! Tune in to hear Phoebe and Ashley sha...

Pitch, Please

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley revisit the pitches they gave to each other during their first romance series and see which ones lived up to the hype and which fell...

Season 2, Series 1: Revisiting Romance

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they kick off Season 2 by revisiting one of their favorite series from last season, romance! Phoebe and Ashley talk about ho...

Season 2 Premiere Episode

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Read It or List It is back and better than ever! Tune in to see what Phoebe and Ashley read during their break and for the reveal of their first serie...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Alexis Henderson

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they get to chat with Alexis Henderson, author of THE YEAR OF THE WITCHING, her debut novel. A marriage of dark fantasy and ...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Shari Lapena

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley chat with internationally bestselling author Shari Lapena about her newest release, THE END OF HER. This domestic thriller is out J...

Getting Series-ous Wrap Up

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley on their final episode of their fourth series and the final episode of Season 1 of Read It or List It. In this episode, Phoebe ...

A Very Series-ous Bookish Question Game

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Phoebe and Ashley as they play the ultimate question game -- combining popular road trip games like Would You Rather, Kiss/Marry/Kill, and What W...

SPOILER Discussion of ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley finally get to say what has been on their minds with the popular new adult series A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES: from character growth...

Book Review: ACOTAR (Spoiler Free)

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley review (read: gush over) Sarah J. Maas' A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES New Adult fantasy series. This episode is spoiler free!

The Getting Series-ous Pitch Episode

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Read It or List It continues its Getting Series-ous series with The Pitch episode! Phoebe and Ashley each have one minute to pitch their favorite seri...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Riley Sager

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley talk with Riley Sager about his fourth and newest novel HOME BEFORE DARK (pub date 6/30/2020). HOME BEFORE DARK is a haunted house ...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Jasmine Guillory

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley and Phoebe have the opportunity to chat with romance superstar Jasmine Guillory about her newest novel in the WEDDING DATE series, PARTY OF TWO...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Hannah Orenstein

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley chat with Hannah Orenstein, senior dating editor at Elite Daily and author of three books--PLAYING WITH MATCHES, LOVE AT FIRST LIKE,...

Season 1, Series 4: We are Getting Series-Ous

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Read It or List It starts a new series all about...SERIES! Getting Series-ous will focus on the must read series Phoebe and Ashley ha...

Forever Young Adult Wrap Up

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley are BACK and discussing all the YA they have read over the past few months. Which YA series did Ashley finally finish? Did Phoebe "l...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Laura Hankin

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re HAPPY & YOU KNOW IT, clap your hands for this author interview with Laura Hankin! Hankin's debut novel, HAPPY & YOU KNOW IT, was a May Boo...

A Conversation with Haley from @haleyberrys_books

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe and Ashley chat with Haley from @haleyberrys_books about her most recommended Young Adult novels, including THE HATE U GIVE, DEAR MARTIN, and A...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Emily Neuberger

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phoebe had the opportunity to interview Emily Neuberger to discuss her debut novel, A TENDER THING. This historical fiction novel with a heartfelt sto...

Game of Plots

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Move over George R. R. Martin there's a new game in town. On today's episode, aptly named A GAME OF PLOTS, Phoebe and Ashley pair YA novels with Adult...

SPOILER Discussion of TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Phoebe and Ashley don't hold anything back as they discuss everything they love about the TATB series and movies.

Review Episode: TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE (Spoiler Free)

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Phoebe and Ashley talk all things Lara Jean and the YA series that took the world by storm. They'll keep this discussion spoiler free...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Lyssa Kay Adams

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Read It or List It, Phoebe and Ashley have the opportunity to interview Lyssa Kay Adams, author of THE BROMANCE BOOK CLUB and UN...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Stephanie Wrobel

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Read It or List It interviews Stephanie Wrobel, author of DARLING ROSE GOLD.

Forever Young Adult Pitch Episode

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Phoebe and Ashley are pitching 5 young adult titles to each other! Some old, some new, these are books enjoyable for teens and adults alike!