Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 45 - can you believe it? Season 3 is here! And, Erin and Jillian are excited to be back on mic.

Summer is in full swing, and if your brain is already in back to school mode, this episode is perfect for you. Even if you’re stealing 10 minutes for yourself, books are your permission slip to slow down and check back in with yourself. If your TBR is overwhelming, or if you’ve got no idea what to read next, Jillian and Erin have you. So grab your iced coffee, ditch the guilt, it’s time to find your next favorite book!

In This Episode:

• The ladies check-in on how their lives and reading are going.
• Jillian and Erin jump right into their book review! Each woman brings 3 books to this episode.
• This week’s hot take is little less provocative and a little more heart-warming. This week the ladies are talking about the legacy Dan Pelzer left behind. You can see his reading journal by visiting https://what-dan-read.com/ .
• Erin and Jillian end with the holds list - what they have waiting for them, and what’s up next in their reading queue.

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin
• The Summers Between Us by Noreen Nanja
• Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang
• Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
• A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
• Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
• Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
• Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
• Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab
• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
• Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
• Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
• God of the Woods by Liz Moore
• Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
• Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
• Maggie; Or, A Man and Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee
• The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
• Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau
• Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
• Winging It With You by Chip Pons
• Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 44 - can you believe it? Erin and Jillian are so happy you’re here.

Jillian and Erin have six new book recommendations to share with you today, plus all the cozy, nerdy, bookish vibes you know and love. So grab a drink, get comfy, and it’s time to dive in!

In This Episode:

• It’s time to start the episode, Erin and Jillian check-in on how their lives and reading is going.
• Mentioned in this episode: The public library in Finland the Oodi.
• The ladies jump into their reviews! Erin and Jillian share 3 books each, tune in to find out what they’re sharing.
• Mentioned in this episode: @pieladybooks.
• After the reviews, Jillian and Erin decide to share an update on their reading goals.
• If you’re curious what Erin and Jillian put on their holds list, be sure to stick around to the end of the episode.

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
• Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• My Friends by Fredrik Backman
• Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
• Beartown by Fredrik Backman
• A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
• The Joy Reset by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD
• One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
• Audre and Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams
• Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
• Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
• Practice Makes Perfecty by Sarah Adams
• Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams
• Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
• The Mars House by Natasha Pulley
• Act Your Age Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
• Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
• So Far Gone by ​​Jess Walter
• The Deal by Elle Kennedy
• Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
• The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 43, “Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile.”

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time to talk about the books that’ll keep you company on park benches, road trips, backyard loungers—or wherever your sunny days might take you. Whether you’re deep in your TBR, building your summer stack, or just here for a cozy bookish chat—Jillian and Erin have got you covered. So grab your iced coffee or a tall glass of lemonade, find a comfy spot, and let’s get into this week’s bookish goodness together.

In This Episode:

• To kick this episode off, the ladies share how their reading and life is going.
• Next up, it’s time to talk books! Erin and Jillian each bring 3 books to the show.
• Time for hot takes. What are the ladies dishing on this week? Tune in to find out!
• Let’s wrap up with the Holds List - Jillian and Erin share what’s on their holds list and what they’ll reach for next.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
• Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
• My Friends by Fredrik Backman
• Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
• Beg, Borrow, and Steal by Sarah Adams
• Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
• Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
• Tilt by Emma Pattee
• The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
• The Mars House by Natasha Pulley
• Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
• The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
• I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• The Unseen World by Liz Moore
• The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
• Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
• Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie
• Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
• Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson