Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re kicking off August: Sarah: I’m reading Stone and Sky, the new Peter Grant book in audio because Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s narration is top-tier for me. And I’m reading The Seven O’Clock Club, which is set within a grief therapy group Amanda: I’m reading The Assassin and the Libertine on Kindle, which reimagines the French Revolution with vampires. I like it so far, but it feels like a very … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2025, Part One→
It’s our last Whatcha Reading of July. Here’s what we’re reading as we reach the end of the month: Lara: Inspired by my best friend, I’ve been reading old Tessa Dare books obsessively and voraciously. It has brought me a tremendous amount of comfort with trumpetings of Good Book Noise. Shana: I’m reading Single Player by Tara Tai. I love the setting—a queer romance in a video game company—but I’m feeling kind of meh about … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2025, Part Two→
Happy Saturday! Here’s how we’re wrapping up June: Lara: My friend Kylie and I have long been fans of the crime novelist PD James. For years we’ve been threatening to do a podcast on her books. We’ve finally decided to give it a go. I’m reading book one, Cover Her Face, in the Adam Dalgliesh series. Her writing has the feel of a well-maintained clock. Not the staccato beat of an alarm clock but the … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2025, Part Two→
Hey hello! Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re kicking off June: Lara: I’m currently reading Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess. It’s women’s fiction, which is an unusual choice for me, but the premise had me curious. So far it’s compelling enough for me to make time to read, but not enough to make me sacrifice sleep. Will report back! Claudia: Lara, I just started Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews!! I … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2025, Part One→
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re wrapping up May: Elyse: I just started This Monster of Mine. The author said the hero was inspired by Ben Barnes as the Darkling so … Claudia: I’m struggling with the new Susanna Kearsley book, The King’s Messenger. It’s told from the perspectives of multiple characters and to me it just feels jarring, like I don’t get to know any of them. Amanda: What a coincidence, I … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2025, Part Two→
Welcome to Whatcha Reading! This is where we talk about what we’ve been reading (duh!). Here’s how we’re kicking off May: Lara: I picked up Loving a Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney when it was on sale recently. So far it’s ridiculous. An imaginary sister, a shipwreck and amnesia But I’ve only just started so who knows what else lies in store. Looking forward to it! Claudia: I’m reading Gabriela and His Grace by … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2025, Part One→
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re closing out the month of April: Lara: I started BR Myers’ The Third Wife of Faraday House about a week ago, but I haven’t managed more than a few chapters so far. I adored a dreadful splendor so assumed I’d love this one too. I’m not quite ready to admit defeat though and will try get into it again tonight. Sarah: I have been listening to Chelsea … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2025, Part Two→
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here are the books kicking off our April: Lara: I’ve been dying to tell people about the book I’m reading: Serial Killer Games by Kate Posey. I’m obsessed with it! Full review coming. Elyse: Oh that’s on my TBR! So excited it’s good! Lara: I recommend going into it as blindly as possible because the reveals are great! My favourite thing: each layer of the onion peeled back beautifully Carrie: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2025, Part One→
Hey, all! It’s our last Whatcha Reading for March. Here’s how we’re closing out the month: Lara: I’ve just started the latest Emily Wilde book. I’m only a couple pages in but my hopes are high! Sarah: I am reading The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley. It’s set in 1613 so it’s perfect for my wanting to read books set “not here, not now.” It’s set during a politically and culturally volatile time, which also … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part Two→
Happy Saturday! Here’s how we’re kicking off our reading this March: Claudia: I’m reading Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday. It’s interesting because Earls Trip didn’t quite hold my attention but I am enjoying this one much more. It’s out in late May. Shana: I’m reading Taken to Lemora by Elizabeth Stephens. It’s a dark alien romance. Her worldbuilding is solid but I haven’t decided if it’s too dark for me. Sarah: I am … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part One→
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! This month came and went way quicker than January (thank god). Here’s how we’re wrapping up February: Lara: I’ve just started the next book in Katee Roberts Dark Olympus series, Sweet Obsession, and I have a new theory: the last book will be Hera, Zeus and Circe! I need to know how this story ends. Claudia: I am reading The Beast Takes a Bride and it may just be one of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2025, Part Two→
