This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit readingthroughlife.substack.com *Want to add our podcast directly to your podcast feed? CLICK HERE for all the details.* IMPORTANT NOTE: We’re taking a hiatus for the month of June. We want to enjoy the summer sunshine with our families and take a little break. What does this mean for you? If you’re a… Free Subscriber - you will not see any new posts in the month of June. See you back here in July! Paid Monthly Subscriber - you will n...
Jun 03, 2025•3 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit readingthroughlife.substack.com *Want to add our podcast directly to your podcast feed? CLICK HERE for all the details.* Hi, book nerds! We’re really excited to bring these monthly episodes to our paid subscribers. We’ll be sharing what we read this past month, starting with some featured books that have more of an-depth review. And then we’ll finish off the episode with the rest of the books we read with a couple of quick thoughts, a...
Apr 29, 2025•2 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit readingthroughlife.substack.com *Want to add our podcast directly to your podcast feed? CLICK HERE for all the details.* Hi, book nerds! We’re really excited to bring these monthly episodes to our paid subscribers. We’ll be sharing what we read this past month, starting with some featured books that have more of an-depth review. And then we’ll finish off the episode with the rest of the books we read with a couple of quick thoughts, a...
Apr 01, 2025•3 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit readingthroughlife.substack.com *Want to add our podcast directly to your podcast feed? CLICK HERE for all the details.* Hi, book nerds! We’re really excited to bring these monthly episodes to our paid subscribers. We’ll be sharing what we read this past month, starting with some featured books that have more of an-depth review. And then we’ll finish off the episode with the rest of the books we read with a couple of quick thoughts, a...
Mar 04, 2025•4 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit readingthroughlife.substack.com *Want to add our podcast directly to your podcast feed? CLICK HERE for all the details.* Hi, book nerds! We’re really excited to bring these monthly episodes to our paid subscribers. We’ll be sharing what we read this past month, but we’ll be going a little more in depth than we do in our weekly recaps. Well… sort of. We kind of decided that we don’t want to talk much about books that we don’t really ca...
Feb 04, 2025•3 min
*Note: At times throughout the episode, Mia’s mic was giving her grief. Please give us grace.* Well, hello there! We’re back in your ears and we’re so excited to share our top fiction books of 2024. We each have our top 10 lists and we even have 2 books in common, gasp! We hope you enjoy our lists and the giggles and we’re wishing you happy holidays from our bookshelves to yours. Number 10[07:22] M: TOLD YOU SO by Sarah Asermily[09:10] S: HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT by Emma Noyes Number 9[10:18] ...
Dec 23, 2024•32 min
Show notes: We left you with a cliffhanger in our last episode about some big news for RTL. Well, the day has come to give you the full scoop about the podcast and its future. This is a don’t-miss episode, so please tune in! We love you, book nerds. Join our RTL Substack to become a free or paid subscriber. Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this...
Apr 10, 2024•7 min
Show notes: We’re back again with our monthly reading recap. We’re sharing 10 books we read in March and giving you the scoop on what we loved and didn’t. Also, Patrons, don’t forget to tune into our Overflow bonus episode this Friday to hear the rest of our March reviews. Happy listening! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned. Something Bookish: [01:59] S: The Bookish Goods store [02:53] M: I Am Homeless If This is Not My Home by Lorrie Moore Li...
Apr 03, 2024•28 min
Show notes: Music and books pair together so well. We’re both huge music fans and reading books about music and musicians really fascinates us. Today, we’re sharing some fiction and nonfiction books recs about music and we hope you’ll tune in to find some new faves! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows t...
Mar 20, 2024•27 min
Show notes: It’s time for our February reading recap! We’re sharing 10 books we read in February and our opinions of them, the good and the bad. It was a bit of a weird reading month for us, but we powered through! Also, Patrons, don’t forget to tune into our Overflow bonus episode this Friday to hear the rest of our February reviews. Happy listening! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episo...
Mar 06, 2024•29 min
Show notes: Debut novels are so exciting! Can you imagine being a writer and getting your book out into the world for the first time? We love supporting debut authors and today we’re sharing more debut novels we’ve loved (check out episode 74 of the podcast for part 1) and a few we’re excited to try. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, sup...
Feb 21, 2024•27 min
Show notes: Hip, hip, hooray! It’s reading recap time again. Here are 10 books we read in the month of January. If you’d like to hear the rest of the book we read, you should become a patron and listen to our Overflow episode coming out this Friday. Cheers! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you l...
Feb 07, 2024•32 min
Show notes: When you’re reading a book, do you ever find yourself struck by the profound beauty of the writing? Because we definitely do. You can find us jotting down quotes that speak to us in some way and saving them for later. In this episode, we’re sharing 16 of those notable book quotes with you. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow, new books episodes, and Life Through Reading episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, su...
Jan 31, 2024•20 min
Show notes: Our most downloaded episode ever was about books that we think need more love. So, in today’s episode we figured we’d share some more books that are underrated and deserve all the praise and attention. Plus, these are backlist titles, so they should be easier to find at the library or wherever you get your books. Happy reading! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. P...
Jan 24, 2024•26 min
Show notes: They say opposites attract, right? Well, we couldn’t be more opposite with our reading tastes. So, we’re doing what makes total sense and recommending books to each other. Tune in for our tailored book recs and tell us how we did. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show note...
Jan 17, 2024•28 min
Show notes: Hey friends! Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to be back in your ears after our holiday break. Today, we’re giving you a recap of what we read in December. In case you need a refresher, this means we’re reviewing 5 books each that we read in the month. Here’s to more reading in 2024! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that ...
Jan 10, 2024•32 min
Show notes: To paraphrase the band REM, it’s the end of the year as we know it! 2023 was an interesting reading year for us and we’ve loved sharing our reads with you on the show. Today, we’re giving you some end of year best book superlatives and we think you might be surprised by some of our picks. Tune in to hear our favorite audiobooks, the books we never want to hear about again, the books that made us laugh and cry, and so much more! We’re taking a holiday break after this episode, so we’l...
Dec 20, 2023•39 min
Show notes: The life of a bookworm is a surprisingly busy one. Aside from all the actual reading we do, we’re also always thinking about books - ones we’ve read previously, ones we’re reading now, and ones we want to read in the future. Today’s episode is all about those future books. We’re taking a look ahead to early 2024 and sharing some upcoming releases that we’re really excited to check out. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and ...
Dec 13, 2023•25 min
Show notes: It’s time for another monthly reading recap. Today, we’re sharing 10 books we read in the month of November. As always, in true Sarah and Mia fashion, there are a whole mix of genres, from nonfiction to romance to sci-fi. We hope you’ll find something in this episode to add to your TBR. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows ...
Dec 06, 2023•35 min
Show notes: Still need to complete a few more books to meet your reading goals for the year? Don’t worry, we got you! In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite short books with you, so take your pick and smash those goals. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links...
Nov 29, 2023•21 min
Show notes: Do you ever just need a break from your usual reading? Maybe you’re in a reading rut or you need a palate cleanser from some heavier reads. Whatever it is, the books in this episode will help you reset and recharge your reading life. They’re generally lighter and funnier and leave you feeling ready to tackle more books. Enjoy! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Pl...
Nov 22, 2023•22 min
Show notes: It’s almost Thanksgiving! Are you ready for yummy food, quality family time, and conversation? We are, and we’re especially looking forward to eating some stuffing. But what better way to get into the family holiday fun than reading books about family drama? The sweet, the dysfunctional, the weird, we’ve got book recs for it all. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more....
Nov 15, 2023•22 min
Show notes: Have you ever read a book that changed your life? One that made you feel seen, or taught you something important about life? That’s what we’re talking about today in this episode. We’re sharing 10 life-changing books that have impacted us in some way and left a mark on our lives. Books are so powerful and build connections between all of us and we love that with all our hearts. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new book...
Nov 08, 2023•25 min
Show notes: Want a reading recap for the month of October? Good, because that’s what you’re getting! We’re sharing and reviewing 10 books we read in spooky, scary October, even if not all the books we read were spooky and scary. Here’s to growing TBR lists! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our newsletter, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show n...
Nov 01, 2023•34 min
Show notes: If you’re a book nerd, you’ve likely been in a book club at some point. Gathering together to discuss books with other book lovers, that’s the life! Today, we’re diving into all things book club - when to meet, what to read, what to discuss, etc. What are your thoughts on book clubs? Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our newsletter, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love w...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min
Show notes: As book nerds, we’re constantly inundated by book recommendations. Adding books to our TBR lists has become a job in itself these days (and we love it!). And today, we want to share how we keep track of the books we want to read. Plus, we share some bookish podcasts we really enjoy. Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our newsletter, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love wh...
Oct 18, 2023•24 min
Show notes: You know what’s better than reading one good book? Reading a pair of good books! Today, we’re talking about book pairings that we love and why we think the books go well together. It’s fun to read about similar themes or character arcs but from different perspectives. We hope you enjoy our picks! Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our newsletter, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows th...
Oct 11, 2023•22 min
Show notes: It’s that time again - monthly reading recap time! Also, how are we in the last quarter of the year already? We’re probably going to say that each month until the end of the year, FYI. But anyway, we’re sharing the books we read in the month of September. Our favorite thing about the podcast is how we have different reading tastes and that gets a big spotlight in these recap episodes. It’s really fun to see and we hope you enjoy it, too. Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exc...
Oct 04, 2023•32 min
Show notes: Let’s just be real with it: we’re very nosy people. It’s why we’ve always been interested in other people’s stories and why we love books so much. And it’s why we’re both drawn to the historical fiction genre. We get to dive into the past in a beautiful way, beyond the facts and figures and dry history textbooks. Also, we promise that there will be at least a few books that aren’t set in the WWII time period. Let’s talk about historical fiction together! Click here to join us on Patr...
Sep 27, 2023•23 min
Show notes: Spooky season is almost upon us and we cannot wait! In this episode, we have books for wherever you fall on the spooky spectrum: from fall vibes and witchy tales to outright scary and nightmare-inducing stories and everything in between. There’s something for every spooky soul and we can’t wait to hear which ones you add to your TBR. Let’s get spooky! Click here to join us on Patreon to get an exclusive bookish goodie every single Friday. With fun bonus episode series like: Monthly O...
Sep 20, 2023•33 min
