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Welcome to Book Broads, your new favorite book club podcast! Each month, co-hosts Alex and Bailey choose two books to read, dissect, and discuss. Add us to your TBR list!

Alex Hudome & Bailey Crisci


    • Jan 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 28 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Book Broads

    Our 2023 Reading Wrapped

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 31:11


    We're back! Did you miss us? Because we missed you. Enjoy our 2023 reading wrapped!

    Our 2022 Wrapped: Reading Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 22:24


    2022 was a year that taught us to be more intentional with the books we read. In this episode, we're unpacking our favorite reads of the past year! Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    Have I Told You This Already? By Lauren Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 32:19


    This week we're so excited to dive into the latest memoir by one of our favorite actresses, authors, and people, Lauren Graham. As two of her biggest fans, we'll discuss which parts tugged at our heartstrings the most and what we learned from her this time around. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 41:32


    This week we're covering the astonishing and insightful memoir "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by our childhood hero, Jennette McCurdy. We are excited by the opportunity to unpack difficult familial relationships and share how Jennette's writing truly changed our lives. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 35:13


    This week we're discussing Taylor Jenkins Reid's latest release, Carrie Soto is Back. We always love gushing over books by our favorite author, and we're so excited to share this episode with you. Next book club pick: I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    Book Lovers by Emily Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 45:16


    Our favorite author has released a new book so you know the Book Broads had to cover it! This week we're unpacking Book Lovers by Emily Henry with a special guest, our best friend Abi. The banter is out of control in the best way possible. Our next book club pick: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    The Mid-Year Freak Out Book Tag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 37:15


    Did you miss us? We're back from a grueling hiatus to bring you up to speed on what we've been reading for the past six months! We're looking forward to broadening our horizons and reading some great books this year. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 23:15


    This week we are covering a book we've been so excited to discuss: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Listen to hear our thoughts on the novel, and what we'd hope for from a sequel to this book. Our next book club pick: Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    Our Top Five Favorite Books of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 35:05


    2021 was the year of Book Broads! In this episode, we're sharing our top five reads of the past year. If you're looking for recommendations for your 2022 reading challenge, look no further. Follow us on Instagram! Click here for all things Book Broads!

    It's Our First Anniversary! Reflecting on One Year of Book Broads

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 22:45


    *Taps microphone* Is this thing on??? Is anyone still out there??? Thanks for sticking with us as we get back into the swing of things here at Book Broads! We are so excited to be celebrating our one year anniversary of the podcast. In this episode, we reflect on all we've accomplished, what we've learned, what we've read, and what we're excited for in the future. Follow us on Instagram!

    Interview with Jesse Q. Sutanto: Dial A for Aunties

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 27:07


    On this week's episode, we had the opportunity to interview Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of our July book club pick: Dial A for Aunties. Listen to hear our thoughts on the book as well as our interview with Jesse, where she shares her inspiration for the book and much more. She even teases a bit about the sequel! We so enjoyed chatting with Jesse, and we hope you love the interview as much as we do. Our next book club pick: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. Connect with Jesse! Follow us on Instagram!

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    We Read Every Book By Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 50:39


    In our most exciting episode yet, we discuss every single book ever written by Taylor Jenkins Reid as well as share our definitive rankings of her complete work! It was a blast spending the month of June inside her worlds, and we had so much fun taking on this challenge. 2:53 — Forever Interrupted 7:25 — After I Do 13:04 — Maybe In Another Life 18:54 — One True Loves 25:05 — The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 31:46 — Evidence of the Affair 34:53 — Daisy Jones and the Six 39:38 — Malibu Rising 41:05 — Our Definitive Rankings Our Next Book Club Pick: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Follow us on Instagram!

    Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 29:21


    As Taylor Jenkins Reid superfans, we are so thrilled to be discussing her latest release, Malibu Rising, on this week's episode! Listen to hear about the parts that touched our hearts the most. Our next episode will cover the entirety of Taylor Jenkins Reid's body of work! We will be discussing and ranking all of her books, and we cannot wait to hear each other's thoughts. Follow us on Instagram!

    May Wrap-up: What We Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 13:15


    This week we're discussing what we read during the month of May as well as our reading plans for the rest of June! Our next book club pick: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Follow us on Instagram

    People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 30:27


    This week we are raving about our new favorite book: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. It's no surprise we loved Henry's latest novel as evidenced by the way we've always shared our love for Beach Read. Listen to hear our favorite moments from the book, including each of our favorite vacations Poppy and Alex went on! We're also joined by our guest co-host Haileigh, who is a friend of the podcast and the host of Cold Brew Convos. Our next book club pick: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Listen to Cold Brew Convos Follow us on Instagram

    The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 16:10


    Today we are finally covering our book club pick from months ago, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Listen to hear our mixed reviews on the novel! Our next book club pick: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Follow us on Instagram!

    March and April Wrap-up: What We Read

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 23:15


    The Book Broads are back from their hiatus! We have really appreciated your understanding as we took time off to recuperate and adjust to new changes in our lives. Today we're back and better than ever! In this week's episode we're covering all the books we read while we were gone. Look out for our next episode on "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 31:49


    This week we're discussing the hottest book of the moment: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. We have very differing opinions on this book, making the episode all the more interesting! We're also joined by a guest co-host, Alex's best friend Allie, who is hilarious as always. Our next book club pick: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    February Wrap-up: What We Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 26:37


    Happy March! This week we're discussing the books we read during the month of February. It was a heavy month of reading for Alex, not so much for Bailey. However, we celebrate all reads no matter the speed! Our next book club pick: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 16:11


    This week we're discussing our second pick for the month of February, Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson. This book absolutely blew us away and we recommend it to all listeners. Tune in to hear us attempt to unpack this brilliant novel. Our next book club pick: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 22:08


    For our first book club pick for the month of February, we're discussing Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall. We're sharing our own personal journeys to intersectional feminism and what we took away from reading this phenomenal book. Our next book club pick: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    January Wrap-up: What We Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 23:21


    It's a brand new month and we're discussing all the books we read in January! Our next book club pick: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    Outlawed by Anna North + Interview with the Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 23:03


    On this week's episode, we had the opportunity to interview Anna North, the New York Times bestselling author of Outlawed. Listen to hear our thoughts on the book as well as our interview with Anna, where she shares her inspiration for the book, her writing process, and what a theoretical sequel could look like. Our next book club pick: "Hood Feminism" by Mikki Kendall. Follow Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annanorthbooks/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 33:42


    This week we're discussing our very mixed opinions on "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. Listen to hear our honest thoughts! Our next book club pick: "Outlawed" by Anna North. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/

    Our Top Five Favorite Books of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 30:10


    2020 was the year of reading for both of us. Being stuck at home allotted us more time to indulge in our favorite hobby! If you need any book recommendations for your 2021 reading challenge, look no further. Our next book club pick: "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. Book Broads: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ahudo/ Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/bailey.carter/

    Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 33:06


    This week we're covering our first book club pick, "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson. Spoiler alert: we absolutely loved it. Our next book club pick: "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. Book Broads: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ahudo/ Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/bailey.carter/

    Quarantine Reads with Tee Boyich

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 16:29


    On this week's episode, we had the opportunity to interview Tee Boyich (Mean Girls on Broadway, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) about her favorite books. And boy, did she come prepared! Our first book club pick: "Nothing to See Here" by Kevin Wilson. Follow Tee: https://www.instagram.com/teeboyich/ Listen to Dear Me, Love Me: https://www.dearmelovemepodcast.com/ Book Broads: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ahudo/ Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/bailey.carter/

    Welcome to Book Broads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 11:34


    Welcome to the first episode of Book Broads, your new favorite book club podcast! Each month, co-hosts Alex and Bailey choose two books to read, dissect, and discuss. Add us to your TBR list! Follow us! Book Broads: https://www.instagram.com/bookbroadspodcast/ Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ahudo/ Bailey: https://www.instagram.com/bailey.carter/

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