The Readheads Book Club

Welcome to The Readheads Book Club, your new favorite book club and podcast! Hosted by The Toast’s Jackie Oshry, and co-hosted by some of her best friends, each month they'll choose a new book to read, dissect, and chat about here on The Readheads Book Club.

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12: My Dark Vanessa

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, specifically the sexual abuse of a child. In this month's episode of The Readheads Book Club we are discussing My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russel. This book was a departure from most of the books we've previously read and we are talking about some of the big questions and quandries this book poses, both on the page and off the page. As always we are sharing our casting choices for a hypothetical movie adaptation of this book and we're...

Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 12

9: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

In this newest episode of The Readheads Book Club we are recapping and discussing Maya Angelou's first memoir I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. We discuss major themes in the novel and discuss the many moments in the book that stuck with us and the meaningful words of Maya Angelou. We absolutely loved reading this masterpiece. The next book is Dana's choice and she chose My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell. Follow @thereadheads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadheads/ Join our ...

Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 9

8: Code Name Hélène

For the newest book club episode, The Readheads are recapping Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon, a World War II Historical Fiction novel that tells the story of real life heroine, Nancy Wake. The Readheads have no choice but to stan Nancy throughout this book. Jackie, Dana, Becky & Snitch are recapping and discussing the novel and sharing their thoughts on who they envisioned as each character. The next book is Becky's choice and she chose I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Foll...

Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8

7: The Glass Hotel

The Readheads are discussing the most complex and polarizing book choice yet, The Glass Hotel by Emily St. James Mandel. Join us as Jackie, Dana, Becky & Snitch break down the major themes of the book and discuss the moments and quotes that stuck out most to them. As always they're sharing who should play the characters in a Hollywood adaption of the book and discussing other titles they read this week. The next book is Jackie's choice and she chose Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon. Follow @...

May 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 7

6: In Five Years

It's the First Thursday in May and the newest episode of The Readheads Book Club is here! The girls are recapping and discussing In Five Years by Rebecca Searle. They're sharing all of their favorite parts, the things that most surprised them, and who they saw as each character. Plus they're sharing all of the other books that they read this month and whether or not they think you should read them too! The next book is Jackie's choice and she chose The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel. Follo...

May 07, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 6

5: Before We Were Strangers

The Readheads are up to two episodes per month during quarantine so we're here with the second episode of April recapping Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino. We are discussing all of the major themes and storylines from the book and sharing how the book spoke to us. All of the hosts (and listeners) loved reading this book so recording this podcast was a true pleasure. Enjoy! The next book is Margo's choice part 2 and she chose In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. Follow @thereadheads on Instag...

Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 5

4: Nothing To See Here

The Readheads Book Club is coming to you live from quarantine. We are recapping this month's book, which was Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson. Spoiler alert: Almost all of the girls loved it. They're talking about the major themes in the book, which characters they related to, and who should play each character in a Hollywood adaption of the book. Next month's book is Margo's choice and she chose Before We Were Strangers by Renee Carlino Follow @thereadheads on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 4

3: Red, White & Royal Blue

This month's Readhead Book Of The Month is Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. In this episode Jackie, Margo, Dana and Becky break down all of their thoughts on the novel and share their favorite (and least favorite) elements and characters from the book. They're asking each other insightful document based questions, and responding to some of your questions as well. We hope you enjoy this episode and join us next month when the book is Dana's choice. Dana has chosen Nothing To See He...

Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 3

2: The Husband's Secret

In the first episode of The Readheads Book Club, the girls are recapping, discussing and rating The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. They're discussing major themes in the story, answering some of the hard questions the book poses, and sharing their casting recommendations for a movie based on the book. Plus, they give the book their overall Readheads Book Club rating and share Becky's choice for next month's read. Enjoy! Follow @thereadheadsbookclub for more: https://www.instagram.com/therea...

Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2

1: The Readheads Book Club: Trailer

The first book we're reading is The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. Catch the first episode February 10th! Follow @thereadheadsbookclub for more: https://www.instagram.com/thereadheadsbookclub/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Feb 03, 2020•33 sec•Ep. 1

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