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In this episode we chat with Josh about The Lilac People, an incredible story of survival and love through one of the darkest periods of our human history. This book is beautiful, heavy, and an incredible example of the power historical fiction has to help us understand real history. Please give this book a read and if you happen to like listening to books we highly recommend listening to the incredible Max Meyers narrate this one. For episode announcements follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode B+V chat about Arch-Conspirator by: Veronica Roth. Arch-Conspirator is a dystopian retelling of Antigone by: Sophocles. Spoilers! We loved it! Follow us on instagram for episode announcements and maybe someday other content @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode we chat about Making History by K.J. Parker. This book is a quick read about how history gets built (quite literally in this case) and how the truth comes to be the truth. Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think of the book if you read it (you should read it) on instagram @heyreadthispod Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode B+V chat with Augur about The Incandescent by Emily Tesh! This story has it all demons, magic, romance, revenge, and most of all an abundant and adamant admiration for teachers! Visit Hierophany and Hedge in Covington KY www.hierophanyandhedge.com and on Instagram @hierophanyandhedge follow us on Instagram for updates and episode announcements @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode B+V welcome back good friend, Jordan Trovillion to talk about The Power by Naomi Alderman. This book is not for the feint of heart but is well worth the read, an interesting look at the nature or power and violence contained in a deeply compelling story. Content warning! This book contains depictions of sexual assault, general violence, and sex. This discussion does touch on those topics throughout so listen with care. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod For more from Jordan follow her @Jordan.Trovillion and visit @hierophanyandhedge Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good! Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkesh Follow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooks Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses! Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com

This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late. Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformance Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening!

Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you think? @heyreadthispod We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Find more info at https://cincyfringe.com/ Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com

In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth. Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/ Follow us on Instagram for show updates @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening!

In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to https://www.jamesallencomposer.com/

In this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day. Follow Alexx on instagram @paywhatyoucantarot If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatre Follow us @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen. Thanks for listening!

In this episode B+V each pick a short story to read and discuss. Victoria's pick was Galatea by: Madeline Miller and Becca's was Storm Song by: Rebecca Coffindaffer from the anthology Mermaids never drown, Tales to dive for. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen.

In this episode B+V delve into one of Becca's childhood favorites, Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. This book is a booklovers book through and through and it is as full of twists and turns as the episode is full of spoilers so plan your listening accordingly! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen Thanks for listening!

In this episode B+V discuss The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with the very cool and talented Rachel Kazee! This book delves into the dark depths of classic fairy tales and finds even darker depths beneath while also being a touching tale of a young boy navigating grief in a war torn world. Thank you Rachel! Content warning: This book and by extension this episode includes conversations about violence against children. Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, thank you James!

In this episode B+V trade short stories or rather short writings with each other and then, as per usual, discuss! First up is a short story called Where They Hide is a Mystery by Simon Van Booy and second is a selection from The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen.

B+V celebrate Christmas in July by discussing the most well known Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's both funnier and spookier than anticipated! Listen in and cool off with a little unseasonable Christmas cheer. Early in the episode we mention the book Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig and while this episode isn't focused on that book we highly recommend it and love Rebekah's work! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod

In this episode B+V talk with their new friend Zach about Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell and get extremely hyped to dive into some of Mr. Mitchell's other works in the future. If you'd like to support the arts in Cincinnati and the wonderful work that Zach does with Artswave for our artistic community consider donating at artswave.org/give Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod for updates

In this episode B+V discuss polarizing play, Our Town, by: Thornton Wilder in celebration of Victoria's birthday month! Content warning for language and brief mention of suicide related to the content of the play. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on instagram for updates, announcements, and extras @Heyreadthispod

In this Episode B+V chat with Patrick Earl Phillips, actor, dad, and of course Resident Evil fan about the creation of the Resident Evil franchise and development, each of their relationships to the game and games generally and about why in the world this book is called "Itchy Tasty"! Thanks for listening, for updates and such follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com