In this week's episode, I share the steps I'm taking to take care of myself as a navigate the transition into my new job. Books mentioned: Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas A Risk on Forever by NS Perkins The Lake by Natasha Preston Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson Right on Cue by Falon Ballard Our Final Love Song by NS Perkins If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy First Time Caller by BK Borison Impractical Magic by Emily Grimoire Out o...
Aug 26, 2024•39 min
In this week's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing author N.S. Perkins, author of several books, including her recent Evermore series: Where Time Stands Still, Where We Belong, and Where Happiness Begins (out 8/20!). We discuss the main plot and characters of this series as well as her writing process, but my personal favorite part of this interview was hearing the behind-the-scenes aspects of what it's like to be an indie author. Thank you for listening, and be sure to stay tuned for n...
Aug 19, 2024•35 min
In this week's episode, I talk about what I learned at my summer internship at my public library, and I share about the beginning stages of setting up my school library. Books mentioned: The Assassin’s Blade by SJM / The God of the Woods by Liz Moore / Where Happiness Begins by NS Perkins / Heir of Fire by SJM / Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica / First Time Caller by BK Borison Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!
Aug 12, 2024•34 min
In this week's episode, I talk about why I've been so interested in reading series lately. I also share some of my favorite series! Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!
Aug 05, 2024•23 min
In this week's episode, I talk about Kindle Unlimited and whether or not I think the subscription service is worth it. I had totally a different opinion before recording this episode vs. after! Books mentioned in my reading update: The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Gra...
Jul 29, 2024•22 min
Books read this past week: Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson / The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson / Business Casual by BK Borison / Isn’t It Bromantic by Lyssa Kay Adams / The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Currently reading: The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson Children's books: The Grim Grotto / The Penultimate Peril / The End by Lemony Snicket Graphic novels I've read: Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman / Witches of Brooklyn series by Sophie Escabasse / Smile series by Raina Telgemeier /...
Jul 22, 2024•34 min
In this week's episode, I talk about the three books that I've rated one star. I also discuss some of the one star books that some of my Instagram followers shared with me. Books read this past week: His & Hers by Alice Feeney / 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers by Abraham Chang / The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren / Crossroads by Devney Perry / The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce Currently reading: Truly Devious Maureen Johnson Children's books read: The Hostile Hospital / The Ca...
Jul 15, 2024•40 min
In this week's episode, Jul has a much needed bookish catch up. She shares about the recent author meet and greets that she went to - Annabel Monaghan and Christina Lauren. She also discusses her thoughts on Book of the Month and her idea of possibly cancelling her subscription. She wraps up the episode by talking about some of her new hobbies, including building Lego sets and playing Nintendo Switch. Books read this past week: You, With a View by Jessica Joyce / Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Oli...
Jul 08, 2024•44 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares her Quarter 2 reading stats for 2024, as well as an update on her yearly reading goals. Books read this past week: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager / This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune / The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood (DNF) / Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney Currently reading: You, With a View by Jessica Joyce Children's books mentioned: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Books 1-4 (The Bad Beginning, The Reptile Room, ...
Jul 01, 2024•31 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares about her first two weeks at her internship at the public library. Books read this week: The Good Part by Sophie Cousens / Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau / Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams / Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah / Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty / The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden Currently reading: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager Children's books mentioned: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl / Danny the Champion o...
Jun 24, 2024•39 min
In this week's episode, Jul talks about her recent and previous meet and greets with author Elin Hilderbrand, author of 30 Nantucket novels. She also shares her recommended reading order of Elin's books. Books read this week: The Infinity Between Us by NS Perkins / Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center / The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey / Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand Currently reading: The Good Part by Sophie Cousins / Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau Thank you for listening...
Jun 17, 2024•44 min
In this week's episode, Jul talks about how she got hired as an elementary school librarian. Books read this past week: The Dead Zone by Stephen King / The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy / Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke / Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay / The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr Currently reading: The Infinity Between Us by NS Perkins / Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center Recommendation: Books for Breakfast ban.do mug https://amzn.to/45iJIZb Thank you for listeni...
Jun 10, 2024•32 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares how she reads an average of 15+ books per month. Books read this past week: Summer Reading by Annabel Monaghan / Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose / The Vacation by John Marrs (DNF @ 44%) Currently reading: The Dead Zone by Stephen King Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!
Jun 03, 2024•21 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares how she treated herself when she took herself out on a date last weekend. Books read this past week: The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden / Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum / The Dare by Natasha Preston / If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin Currently reading: Summer Reading by Annabel Monaghan / Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose Books mentioned: The Fellowship of Puzzle Makers by Samuel Burr / 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers by Abr...
May 27, 2024•35 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares five ways that she embraces her inner child. She also lists the 30 books she read for her Literacy, Literature and Reading for School and Public Libraries grad course. Books read this past week: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett / She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica / This Used to Be Us by Renee Carlino / Savor It by Tarah DeWitt Currently reading: The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden / Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum Duck bookends: http...
May 20, 2024•51 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares the four ways that she utilizes her public library. Books read this past week: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett / Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Currently reading: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett / Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Recommendation: Headspace app for meditation NetGalley requests: The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu / This Used to be Us by Renee Carlino / The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak / Savor It by Tarah DeWitt...
May 13, 2024•47 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares about why she stopped drinking alcohol and the benefits she's experienced since then. Huberman Lab "What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health" https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=2fa431edca344392 Books read this past week: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett / The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams / Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander Currently reading: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett / Undercover Bromance by L...
May 06, 2024•35 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares a list of products that promote her cozy lifestyle. Books read this past week: The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber / A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber / The Family Experiment by John Marrs Reading next: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett Amazon affiliate links Hatch Restore 2: https://amzn.to/3QlCkq1 Barefoot Dreams robe: https://amzn.to/3JWi76B Amazon Essentials pajama set: https://amzn.to/3QlLzpQ Squishmallow: https://...
Apr 29, 2024•52 min
In this week's episode, Jul gives daily updates on the books that she reads throughout her spring break. Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr
In this week's episode, Jul reviews her Quarter 1 reading stats of 2024 and checks in on her reading goals of the year. Books read this past week: The Women by Kristin Hannah/ Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth / Everyone is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf / The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez / Animal Farm by George Orwell / The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Currently reading: Weyward by Emilia Hart Recommendation: Taylor Swift Era's Tour on Disney+ Thank you for listening and be su...
Apr 15, 2024•45 min
In this episode, Jul interviews audiobook narrator Leslie Howard. Leslie shares about her recording rituals, her love for narrating, her hope to write a book herself one day, and more! Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!
Apr 08, 2024•43 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares all about Abby Jimenez's romance books. The Friend Zone The Happy Ever After Playlist Life's Too Short Part of Your World Yours Truly Just for the Summer Books read this past week: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren / The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden / Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez / Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin / Annie Bot by Sierra Greer / A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman Currently reading: The Women by Kristin Hannah / Darl...
Apr 01, 2024•43 min
In this week's episode, Jul sits down with bookstagrammer and podcaster Lydia from Literature with Lydia to discuss annotating. Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!
Mar 25, 2024•34 min
In this week's episode, Jul talks about the reasons why she typically doesn't buy books. Books read this past week: Funny Story by Emily Henry / Summers End by Juneau Black / Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain Currently reading: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren Recommendation: Open Dyslexic font on Kindle More information on Open Dyslexic font: https://www.handtalk.me/en/blog/dyslexia-font/ Buying books vs. reading books: https://www.reddit.com/r/YAlit/comments/sxe3n7/buying_books_and_rea...
Mar 18, 2024•36 min
In this week's episode, Jul talks about judging books based on their covers. Books read this past week: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins / The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren / I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell / The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer / The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center / Bride by Ali Hazelwood (DNF) Currently reading: Funny Story by Emily Henry / Summers End by Juneau Black Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happ...
Mar 11, 2024•40 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares about her Barnes & Noble date night! Books read this past week: Fairy Tale by Stephen King / Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera / The Catch by Amy Lea Currently reading: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins / The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren NetGalley March: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren / The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer / The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center / Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren / Summers End by Juneau Bla...
Mar 04, 2024•23 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares her thoughts on Freida McFadden. She shares the summaries and ratings of the books she's read by her, and mentions the McFadden books that are on her TBR. Jul also discusses the stolen plot accusations that McFadden has been facing. Books read this past week: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner / House Rules by Jodi Picoult / Twilight Falls by Juneau Black Currently reading: Fairy Tale by Stephen King / Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Recommendation: Join...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min
In this week's episode, Jul shares how she gets access to early copies of books. She explains how she uses Netgalley and the Penguin Random House Audio app. Books read this past week: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke / Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke / The Teacher by Freida McFadden / The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin / Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler Currently reading: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner / House Rules by Jodi Picoult Recommendation: The Middle (TV show) Looking fo...
Feb 19, 2024•42 min
This episodes contains spoilers of The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. Enjoy this bonus episode of readwithjul!
Feb 14, 2024•29 min
In this week's episode, Jul has the pleasure of interviewing Gareth Brown, the author of The Book of Doors. The Book of Doors is Gareth's debut novel, and it releases on February 13th in the US and February 15th in the UK. This is a spoiler-free episode, but if you want to hear Jul's full thoughts on this book, be sure to listened to this week's bonus episode, which highlights her favorite aspects of this book. The bonus episode will be releasing on Wednesday, February 14th. Thank you for listen...
Feb 12, 2024•36 min
