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Each week, join Jess and Nat, two best friends whose only personality traits come from books, as they passionately discuss everything from their favorite tropes to which books made them sob at 3 in the morning.

Jess and Nat


    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES


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    Ep. 90 - I'm Falling for these Autumn Book Recs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 55:47


    In this episode, Jess and Nat are back to welcome the fall season in!! Are you an autumn?? Hopefully you'll leave this episode with new recs that range anywhere from spooky to cute romance to fantasy to romantasy to contemporary!! Let us know which books you like, and send recs our way!!We are now 7 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 4,250 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 89 - The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 61:34


    In this episode, Jess and Nat are back talk about the incredible second season of Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty"!!! The debate of Team Conrad vs Team Jere (or even Cam Cameron) continues and also thoughts on the heavier topics this season, predictions for season 3, and who the real villain of the show is. Have you read this series yet? Have you binged the show? What were your thoughts on the series??We are now 7 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 4,100 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 87 - Red, White & Royal Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 58:29


    The time has finally come: RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE has released!!!! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat spoke about their reactions to this film!! How did you like it? Let us know!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 4,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 86 - Books To Get You Out Of A Book Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 57:57


    Are you stuck in a book slump? On this week's episode, we give our top 5 recs each on what books we think you should read to get out of that slump!Book slumps can be the absolute worst, and we know how annoying it can be to get out of them! We hope that after this week's episode, you're able to take some recs away and begin reading again! But don't worry, you'll get out of it, it won't last forever! You got this - we've been there (or are currently there), so we get you! Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,800 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 85 - A Beginner's Guide to Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 55:15


    Do you want to read more fantasy? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their fantasy books and series'! It was so fun to look back on  past reads and decide which ones were the best recs!! That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2 or "Intermediate Edition", let us know!!Also, if there's a "Beginner's Guide" that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,800 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 84 - We Are Barbie (by Greta Gerwig) Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 65:45


    On this week's episode, in preparation for the new Barbie movie, Jess and Nat play "If you like this Greta Gerwig movie, you'll love this book"! They talk about movies Gerwig has written and also starred in and give book recs that match the themes and vibes of each film. And be ready for a ton of tangents where Nat and Jess kinda lose the plot a little but they always find their way back :)Are you guys Greta Gerwig fans? Let us know what books remind you of her movies!!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 83 - We <3 Fourth Wing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 59:05


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat welcome back special guest Zoe on the podcast to talk about the Booktok sensation "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros! They talk about anything and everything, from their favorite characters and their nicknames (aka Daddy Tairn) to theories for the upcoming books. Also needless to say, **SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE BOOK** !!!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,600 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 82 - 2023 Mid-Year Book Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 56:46


    Can you believe we're nearly halfway through the year? It's time for our mid-year book check to see what our favorites, least favorites, and biggest surprises are!! We look through various trends that we've seen in our readings thus far!! We also begin to look ahead and set some goals for ourselves!! It'll be exciting to see at our end of year roundup whether we stick to our goals!! Let us know what your mid-year book check looks like!! Do you have a favorite/least favorite? A book or author surprised you??Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,600 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 81 - Our Top Summer Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 63:23


    Happy Summer everyone!! With the summer solstice rapidly approaching, Jess and Nat come to you with their top summer recs!! Whether you're by the pool, by the sea, or in the comforts of your own home, these books will bring you the comforts of the warm months!! From thrillers to romances to murder mysteries, we have it all!!Let us know what summer reads are you favorite! We'll make sure to add it to our TBR!!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 80 - HAPPY PRIDE!!! Our LGBTQ+ book recs <3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 65:27


    Happy Pride Month everyone!!! Nat and Jess are celebrating by talking about the LGBTQ+ books that they love, love, love and those that are on their tbr list. Just like Jess and Nat got from each other in the episode, we hope listeners get so many new book recs to add to their Goodreads "Want to Read" list!And reminder to all listeners: be kind to one another and yourselves because you are amazing and we love you so much!! Don't forget to be unequivocally you and happy reading!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 79- A Beginner's Guide to Billionaire Romances

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 66:50


    Do you want to read more books with billionaire romances? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their top billionaire romance books and series's! It was so fun to look back on  past reads and decide which ones were the best recs!! That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2, let us know!!Also, if there's a "Beginner's Guide" that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on TikTok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 78 - Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 56:20


    In this episode, Jess and Nat talk about the new Netflix show "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story"!!! Jess and Nat absolutely LOVED it and were in tears!! Listen along as they go through their thoughts on all 6 episodes!! Did you watch the show? What were your thoughts? Are you as excited for Polin's season as Jess is? Let us know!!And check out our past Bridgerton episodes!!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 77 - The 3rd Annual STAR WARS episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 60:47


    In this episode, Jess and Nat welcome back special guest, Sarah, to talk about all the questions that Star Wars fans love to argue about!  With questions ranging from the best movie to who shot first, Sarah, Jess and Nat get into some heated arguments while also going on some random tangents, as usual. How will you be celebrating today? Movie marathon? Having a lightsaber fight? Let us know! If you haven't listened to our other Star Wars episodes, make sure to take a listen! We rank our films (with Sarah) in order of least favorite to favorite and play a fun game of Kiss, Marry, Force-Ghost, so make sure to go hit that download - there were quite a few arguments. With that, May the Fourth be with you!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 76 - Harry Potter Spin-Offs We Deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 61:08


    Did you hear about the news that HBO will be producing a decade-long show adapting the Harry Potter books? In this episode, Jess and Nat share their thoughts about this, rather surprising, news. With all of the stories available in this universe, this episode focuses on ideas that Jess and Nat have on spin-offs that could have possible produced instead! From the Marauders, to the Longbottoms, to the founders of Hogwarts, we hope you find an idea that sparks your interest! Let us know your thoughts!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 75 - WESPER NATION RISE (The Shadow and Bone season 2 episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 75:37


    Are you ready to hear us talk about ANOTHER book adaptation? Well this week we continue the trend from last week and talk about the season we waited two years for: "Shadow and Bone" season 2!!!We have some ~thoughts~ and we go through what we loved, what we missed, and our differing opinions on Nikolai's hair. Some other topics include: Zoyalai/Danya/Helnik CRUMBS, Freddy Carter's life-changing transformation into Book Kaz, and the entire rollercoaster that was the last episode.What were your thoughts on this season? Let us know and we hope you enjoy this episode!  Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 74 - Daisy Jones and the Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 81:26


    Are you ready to hear us talk about one of THE best book adaptations? Well this week we welcome special guest, Zari, to speak about Taylor Jenkins' book, and Hello Sunshine adaptation, "Daisy Jones and the Six."This is our LONGEST episode ever and we go through what we loved, our favorite songs, and our biggest surprises from the show!! Will Nat's prediction about the band's next performance on SNL come true? Will Jess read a Taylor Jenkins Reid book before the Evelyn Hugo adaptation comes out? Will Zari be able to stop humming Look at Us Now (Honeycomb) around her house? We shall see!What were your thoughts on this book adaptation? Let us know and we hope you enjoy this episode!  Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 73 - Shakespeare Retellings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 64:58


    Ready to add some Shakespearean retellings to your TBR? We have the perfect episode for you!On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring recommendations for Shakespearean tellings. For Jess, she has some of her favorite books (*cough* Chloe Gong's *cough*) that come from retellings. For Nat, though, she's not the biggest fan of Shakespeare, looking at you Romeo & Juliet.Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 3,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 72 - A Beginner's Guide to the One Bed Trope

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 41:57


    Do you want to read more books with the one bed trope? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their top 5 favorite books with the one bed trope! It was so fun to look back on  past reads and decide which ones were the best recs!! That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2, let us know!!Also, if there's a "Beginner's Guide" that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,900 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 71 - Kindle Unlimited Hidden Gems

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 65:40


    Do you have Kindle Unlimited? Do you want to find more books you never knew were on KU? Well do we have the perfect episode for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their top 5 (plus an honorable mention) KU hidden gem books! It was so fun to talk about all the books we've discovered on KU and to no one's surprise, Jess's recommendations are mostly fantasy while Nat's recommendations are mostly contemporary romance.  That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2, let us know!!Also, if there's any other KU hidden gems you want us to read, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!*Note: the artist referred to in the episode is @charliebowater and she is immensely talented - we love all of her work!!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,900 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 70 - Addie LaRue Haters Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 55:56


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat welcome back special guest Zoe on the podcast to talk about "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue." Jess made a powerpoint (which you can find on the linktree and follow along) about all the reasons why she wasn't the biggest fan of this book. Nat was along for the ride as she read it a while ago and really just remembered Luc. Just a disclaimer, which we also talk about in the podcast: This is just our opinions of the book and we love the rest of V.E. Schwab's books! As we said in the podcast "this is on us."Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 69 - If you like Emily in Paris...Read these books

    Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 54:58


    Do you watch Emily in Paris and think "Wow I want to read a book like this"? Well do we have the perfect recs for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat give their book recs for those who love watching Lily Collins wear the funkiest outfits ever! Whether recommended for its Parisian setting itself, a main character's journey of self-discovery similar to Emily's, or simply because it has the tropes (slow burn, love triangle) also found in the show, these recs are personally selected from us to you. If you need something to tide you over until season 4 comes out, these are the perfect books for you!Also, if there's another show that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 68 - A Beginner's Guide to Enemies to Lovers

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 41:05


    Do you want to read more books with the enemies to lovers trope? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! On this week's episode, Jess and Nat each bring their top 6 favorite enemies to lovers books! It was so fun to look back on  past reads and decide which ones were the best recs!! That being said, there are so many more than we mentioned, so if you want to see a part 2, let us know!!Also, if there's a "Beginner's Guide" that you want, make sure to check out our Linktree and drop us an Insta DM or fill out our Google Form!Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 67 - 2022 recap & 2023 look ahead

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 63:12


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look back at their favorite reads of 2022 as well as what books they're most excited to read in 2023 -  and it's pretty on brand for each of their reading tastes. Let us know what your favorite books of 2022 were and what you're excited for in 2023!HAPPY 2023 EVERYONE!!!! Another year of great reading is ahead of us and we can't wait to continue this book podcast with you! Are there any books you want us to read and talk about this year? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,700 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 66 - Our Reading Journeys

    Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 66:53


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat take a look at their past and go back to the very beginning of their reading journeys. While Jess's journey is more of a smooth progression from childhood to now, Nat takes Jess and readers on an absolute rollercoaster as she recounts her reading journey which began a mere 2 years ago.  Get ready some reminiscing, a bit of whiplash, and an ever-important BeReal break. Whether a you've been a life-long reader or you're just starting out, let us know what your reading journey has been like!We are 12 months into the year (happy holidays y'all!)... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 65 - Retellings and Reiterations

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 63:39


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat are living, laughing, and loving as they talk about their favorite books that are either retellings or variations of some famous stories. Get ready for a lot of book recommendations, Nat sharing her love of the Hades/Persephone story, and Jess going on a little spiral about all the books she's currently reading. If you love stories based on other stories, this is the episode for you!Let us know your favorite retellings and reiterations!! We are 11 months into the year ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 64 - The Historical Romance Name Game

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 49:39


    Have you ever thought about what it takes to make a title for a book? Well Nat and Jess play a game this week where they came up with Historical Romance book titles and quiz each other on which is a real title and which was the made up one!Are you a fan of Historical Romance? What are your favorite books? Definitely let us know!*Spoilers for the game below*Here are the list of books we mentioned

    Ep. 63 - Classic vs. Fanfiction: Round 2

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 42:53


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat compete in Round 2 of their now-favorite competition: Is that quote from a classic or fanfcition? The idea came from incredible Tiktok Creators @timesarrowliterature - go check them out!!Jess and Nat try to stump each other with a new list of quotes that could either be written by someone in the 1800s or someone in their bedroom in 2022. Any bets as to who you think will win this round? Fanfics mentioned:-I Love You, Vampire Prince, olivieblake ao3-Possessed, dyspneagrime ao3-DEATH, RAZIEL 12 ao3-contraction, punctuation by antistar_e ao3-In the Land of the 24-Hour News Cycle and a Time of Science, Morena_Evensong ao3-And What Happened After, thearrogantemu ao3Let us know your favorite classics or fanfiction quote! Maybe they'll make an appearance in part 3;) With that, happy reading!Is there a book/genre you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are 10 months into the year (Happy Spooky Season!)... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 62 - A Beginner's Guide to Historical Romance

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 48:11


    Have you ever wanted to transport into the world of Historical Romance, but didn't know where to begin? Well do we have the perfect guide for you! On this week's episode, Jess gives a Ted Talk on which books would be perfect for readers to get if they want to begin reading Historical Romance! Nat took notes, ordered books from the library, and added books to her TBR!Are you a fan of Historical Romance? What are your favorite books? Definitely let us know!We are 10 months into the year (aka Spooky Szn!!!) ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy! Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,300 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 61 - Horror and (Never)more

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 46:07


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat truly get into the spooky spirit by speaking about horror books and films! Jess is a little apprehensive about the subject whereas Nat jumps straight in (maybe a bit too enthusiastically).  Topics are covered from Mary Shelley's gothic starts to... Bill Skarsgaard in IT? The episode is definitely a fun one so get comfy, grab some snacks, and enjoy the ride!Let us know your favorite horror books, movies, or shows!! We are 10 months into the year (aka Spooky Szn!!!) ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,300 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 60 - Let's Cast It: The Cruel Prince

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 55:18


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat decide who they would cast in a live action Cruel Prince adaptation. They each bring many interesting options to the table - some they immediately know and others leave them stumped. Listen in to see who casts who and let us know your ideal fancast. We plan to make this a series so if you have a book you would like us to cast, let us know! We are 10 months into the year (aka Spooky Szn!!!) ... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 59 - Reylo Supremacy!! aka The Love Hypothesis

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 49:14


    In this episode, Jess and Nat talk with special guest Zoe again about another book they all read and loved - The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! They discuss how they each got into the book (Jess was heavily involved), their favorite scenes, and how this began Jess's Reylo renaissance. Get ready for mentions of how Adam glistens like he's from Twilight and lots Tom slander. Have you read this book yet? What are your thoughts??We are 9 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 58 - Classics vs. Fanfiction

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 50:23


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat have an incredibly fun competition: Is that quote from a classic or fanfcition? The idea came from incredible Tiktok Creators @timesarrowliterature - go check them out!!Jess and Nat definitely did not expect to be as good as they were in the competition - who knew Oscar Wilde would be the one to stump them? Listen in to see who takes the victorious crown (and definitely let them know if you want a part 2)! We hope you have as much fun as they did! Make sure to keep track of how you do!Fanfics mentioned:-Vivicendium, CrashingPearls ao3-landscape with a blur of conquerors, diasterisms ao3-The Salt and the Sea, WizardGod ao3-Contraction, punctuation by antistar_e ao3-If I Must Start Let it be in your Arms by igneum807 ao3-Isolation by Bex-Chan a03Let us know your favorite classics or fanfiction quote! Maybe they'll make an appearance in part 2;) With that, happy reading!Is there a book/genre you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are 9 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 57 - Crescent City 2

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 54:25


    On this week's episode, Jess and Nat FINALLY get to talk about Crescent City 2! We are back with Bryce, Hunt and the rest of the crew as they continue to fight troubles that come their way. Natalie has yet to recover from the end of the book and has a countdown for the suspected release of the next book, whereas Jess has some *controversial* opinions about a certain fan favorite! Spoilers in the episode for Crescent City 1+2, Throne of Glass, and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Have you read this book? What were your thoughts and how are you coping with the end? Let us know!Is there a book/genre you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are 9 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,100 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    SPECIAL EPISODE: House of the Dragon series premiere

    Play Episode Play 42 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 50:25


    !! WARNING: SPOILER ALERT FOR THE HOUSE OF THE DRAGON AND GAME OF THRONES TV SHOW !!CW: gore, forced childbirth, death Attention GoT fans, in this episode, Jess and Nat talk all about the House of the Dragon series premiere! They discuss their thoughts on the show, what they thought of *that scene*, and what they think will happen the rest of the season.  What did you think of the episode?? We are nearly 9 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 56 - Down With The Establishment! The Dystopian novel episode

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 61:35


    On this week's (unexpected) episode, Jess and Nat discuss something that Nat has wanted to talk about for a while: dystopian books! As Jess and Nat relive their favorite dystopian stories, Nat talks about faithful(ish) movie adaptations and Jess realizes that she's read wayyyy more dystopian books than she thought. Is there a book/genre you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are nearly 8 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 2,000 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 55 - A Gathering of Shadows

    Play Episode Play 50 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 60:57


    Still going strong on the fantasy train, in this episode, Jess and Nat continue talking about the Shades of Magic series with the second book, "A Gathering of Shadows"! This book continues the stories of Kell, Lila, and Rhy, with twists, turns, and  surprises along the way.This time, it is Natalie combusting over everything happening in this book, while Jess tries not to spoil the rest of the series for her. If you haven't read this yet, definitely give it a try!Is there a book you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are nearly 8 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,900 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 54 - Our Favorite Throne of Glass Moments

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 58:43


    Happy 10th anniversary to Sarah J. Maas' "Throne of Glass"! This is a series that has definitely stuck with Jess and Nat since they first read it in 2020. Relive the best moments with them as the recount what some of their favorites were. There's laughter, tears, and so much more!If there is an editor or publisher out there who works with SJM, all Jess is asking for is a timeline. If someone can get that to her, she would be eternally grateful

    Ep. 53 - Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 44:40


    Happy (belated) birthday to the one and only Harry Potter! This year, we're celebrating by talking about a series that does not mention him once! That's right, you guessed it: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"! Jess and Nat try to piece together what the heck happens during this series, and where they think it will go. As you can hear, there are some pretty passionate opinions about what happens in each movie. From a passionate discussion abut whether or not Dumbledore is good, to wondering about the story arcs of certain characters, this is not an episode to miss. Have you seen this series? What are your thoughts? Is there a book you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are nearly 8 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,800 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 52 - A Darker Shade of Magic

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 37:49


    Continuing on the fantasy train, in this episode, Jess and Nat talk about Jess' favorite fantasy series ever: "A Darker Shade of Magic" by V.E. Schwab!! This book follows the journey of one of the last remaining Antari, Kell, as he serves as an ambassador between different Londons. Along the way, he encounters Delilah Bard, and they embark on a treacherous adventure to keep their worlds from danger. Jess was combusting to the fact that Nat finally read this, whereas Nat has started her campaign that Holland deserves better. They were both fawning over the incredible storytelling abilities of V.E. Schwab, and how these stories have the ability to immediately draw you in. If Jess could get everyone to read this series, she most definitely would. If you haven't read this yet, definitely give it a try!Is there a book you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are nearly 8 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,800 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 51 - Kingdom of the Cursed

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 52:22


    Looking for your next fantasy read? In this episode, Jess and Nat cover the second book in the Wicked series, "Kingdom of the Cursed" by Kerri Maniscalco. We check back in with Emilia, as she enters into Hell with Wrath, as she continues to search for justice for her sister. With mystery, angst, and romance, there is plenty to discover in this world!Jess was swooning over the banter of the brothers (especially a certain Envy), and Nat literally cannot stop talking about the fan art that got her into this series. Jess and Nat also take a quiz to find out which seven deadly sin they are! Join in on the quiz and let them know what you get! The ending of this book will lead you to reread it numerous times, and can we talk about these covers? Nat can't wait to get her hands on "Kingdom of the Feared".Is there a book you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are nearly 8 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,800 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 50 - The Summer I Turned Pretty

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 55:41


    In this episode, Jess and Nat talk about the incredible Jenny Han series, "The Summer I Turned Pretty"!!! First question we're gonna ask is are you Team Conrad or Team Jere (or even Cam Cameron)?? As you can hear from the podcast, Nat is positively Team Conrad, while Jess has many mixed opinions. Have you read this series yet? Have you binged the show? What were your thoughts on the series??Also, can you believe this is our 50th podcast episode? We cannot believe the incredible support we have received and are so grateful for all of you listeners!! We want to make this the BEST experience possible, so please know you can always reach out and drop recs! We are now 7 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,600 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 49 - The Stand-In

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 49:29


    Looking for your next summer read? Well do we have the perfect book for you! In this episode, Jess and Nat talk about the incredible book, "The Stand-In", by Lily Chu.  This story follows Gracie Reed on her journey to impersonate one of the most famous movie stars in the world, Wei Fangli. Not only does she have to adjust to a new world of luxury and fame, but she also has to interact with movie star Sam Yao, who's not thrilled with this plan. The book follows issues surrounding family, self-doubt, and mental health. While Jess was swooning over the incredibly attractive Sam, Nat does her best to figure out what the big plot twist is going to be. This book was truly incredible and we hope you hear the enthusiasm in our voices as we go through our thoughts. While this book has romance in it, it covers a variety of other topics, you see the development of numerous friendships and seeing what it means to embrace your own identity. There are numerous platforms to read this book, including paperback and on Audible (voiced by the incredible Phillipa Soo). If you have read (or are going to read) this book and want to talk to someone, please reach out!! We would love to speak with you and fawn over everything that was "The Stand In".Is there a book you want us to read or review? We would love to hear from you and give you a shout-out on a future podcast! Reach out with recommendations!We are 7 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,660 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 48 - Bringing Down the Duke!!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 51:48


    In this episode, Jess and Nat talk with special guest Zoe about their mutual love for Bringing Down the Duke by the queen herself, Evie Dunmore!!! While it's mainly a recap for everyone, they also get into some fun discussions about hot Oxford professors, the younger brother who steals the show, and a tantalizing library scene. Have you read this book yet? What are your thoughts on the series??We are 6 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,600 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 47 - Fav Reading Pairings

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 38:40


    In this episode, Jess and Nat discuss their favorite pairings in books, whether they be in a relationship or within the story itself! While Jess understood the prompt slightly better, Natalie still has some fun insight on her favorite plot lines to read.We are 6 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 46 - Mid-Year Pit Stop

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2022 63:34


    In this episode, Jess and Nat take the time to reflect on the past 6 months of reading and talk about some of their favorite, underwhelming , and most anticipated readings! While Jess is back in her Oscar Isaac era, Natalie is vibing in her small town romance era waiting for a bunch of of new releases in June!We are 6 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,500 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 45 - Multiverse of Madness

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 17, 2022 59:59


    In this episode, Jess and Nat delve into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! What started into talking about the film turned into a deep dive analysis into the world of Marvel. From Jess seeing all Marvel films to Natalie reading comics, they have quite a few thoughts they needed to get out.Are you a Marvel fan, stan, or new to the game? What are your favorite films? Have you seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Let us know! We are almost 6 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,400 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 44 - Star Wars: Date, Marry, Force Ghost

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2022 43:23


    In this episode, Jess and Nat welcome back special guest, Sarah, to play a fun Star Wars themed game!  In a fun game of Date, Marry, Force Ghost, Sarah, Jess and Nat must decide which Star Wars character they want to end up with! There are fun arguments, similarities, and down right questions with who they choose!How will you be celebrating this holiday? Movie marathon? Having a lightsaber fight? Let us know! If you haven't listened to last year's Star Wars podcast, make sure to take a listen! We rank our films (with Sarah) in order of least favorite to favorite, so make sure to go hit that download - there were quite a few arguments. With that, May the Fourth be with you!We are 5 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,300 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 43 - The TBR Keeps Us Going

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 38:34


    In this episode, Jess and Nat talk about drowning in finals but also about the books that are waiting for them on the other side! As Jess can be heard looking up names of authors she can't remember, Nat gets some new book recs that she notes on her handy-dandy Post It. What books will you read after school is done? Any books you're looking forward to this year? We would love to hear from you!We are 4 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 42 - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 53:52


    HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO SORRY, I WAS READING!!!!In this episode, Jess and Nat take a trip down memory lane as they talk about how much their reading habits have changed over the past year! As Jess struggles to remember any book she's ever read, Nat tries to remember her life without all of her favorite authors. What were you reading a year ago? How have things changed now? We would love to hear from you!We are 4 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,200 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 41 - Calling All Kanthony Stans

    Play Episode Play 52 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 67:13


    In this episode, Jess and Nat go crazy over the newest season of Bridgerton! Jess goes through the major differences between the book and show, and shares which parts she wished made it into the final cut! Also, can you count how many times Nat brings up Theloise or Bophie (winner gets a shoutout)! Did you read the book before the show? Which do you like better? What were your thoughts? We would love to hear from you!We are 3 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,100 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

    Ep. 40 - 'Tis the Season: Bridgerton is Back!

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 35:32


    In this episode, Jess and Nat discuss all things Bridgerton (at least in season 1 since Nat hasn't watched season 2 yet)! Jess goes in depth and compares the first Bridgerton book, The Duke and I, to the first season of the show, from Simon and Daphne's relationship to our favorite side characters. Did you read the book before the show? Which do you like better? What were your thoughts? We would love to hear from you!We are 3 months into the year... how is your 2022 reading challenge going? What have your favorite books been? Want us to read them and have an episode on it? Message us and let us know!! If you want to get to know more about these book nerds or talk to them, feel free to follow @sorry_iwasreading on Instagram, @sorryiwasreading on Tiktok, or check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/sorryiwasreading. Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!Also... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! We have recently hit 1,100 downloads, which is truly a number we never thought we would see. We love putting this podcast together and cannot wait to watch it continue to grow. Thank you again for taking the time out of your day to listen! We appreciate it so so so so much

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