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In this episode we discuss the first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with bookseller extraordinaire and all around wonderful human Emrel Woody! Twenty years later and this book is still fun, engaging, and a must read for any middle grade fantasy fan, or fantasy fans of any age really, it's just that good! Follow Em's bookstagram @samheed.burkesh Follow Blue Marble Books in Ft. Thomas KY or come visit us if you are local! @bluemarblebooks Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com…

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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with E 49:51

6 weeks ago49:51

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This month B+V discuss Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli with dear friend and fierce creator E! This book serves as a good reminder to be kind and embrace your whimsical impulses! Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com…

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The Secret History by Donna Tartt with Caroline Stine 1:15:42

10 weeks ago1:15:42

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This month bookseller and theatre maker extraordinaire, Caroline Stine, asked us to read The Secret History by: Donna Tartt. This beautiful and brutal novel is one of the reigning pieces of dark academia fiction and appears to be enjoying a resurgence in popularity on the internet as of late. Follow Caroline's theatre company on instagram @inboccaperformance Follow our show on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen. For more of their work go to www.Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening!…

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with Victoria 1:02:26

15 weeks ago1:02:26

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Happy Birthday Month to Victoria! To celebrate B+V read a book selected by the birthday girl herself, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by: V.E. Schwab. This book manages to be both melancholy and brilliantly optimistic and the story is spun by a deeply talented author. Follow us on instagram and let us know if you've read this one! What did you think? @heyreadthispod We gave a shout out in the episode to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival so if you are in the area please please please go check out some cool art! Find more info at https://cincyfringe.com/ Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com…

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Play swap with B+V 50:20

19 weeks ago50:20

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In this episode Becca and Victoria recommend and discuss two very different plays and ask important questions like "what would a human do?". Becca's pick is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead by: Tom Stoppard and Victoria recommends Primary Trust by: Eboni Booth. Check out Magnolia Theatre Company in Dayton OH where Becca will be performing in Julius Caesar this April 2025 https://magnoliatheatrecompany.com/current-production/an-all-female-julius-caesar/ Follow us on Instagram for show updates @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to Jamesallencomposer.com Thanks for listening!…

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A Novel Love Story By: Ashley Poston with Lauren B. Leigh 1:10:24

23 weeks ago1:10:24

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In this episode we are joined by our first repeat guest, Lauren, to discuss A Novel Love Story by: Ashley Poston. We fall head first into a story unfolding within a story in this love letter to romance novels and favorite stories. Spoilers, we loved it! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen for more of their work go to https://www.jamesallencomposer.com/…

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The Seas by Samantha Hunt with Alexx Rouse 1:02:40

27 weeks ago1:02:40

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In this episode B+V chat with their good friend Alexx about The Seas by Samantha Hunt. Discussions of fairytales, girlhood, depression, war, and the ever present need for optimism in a world gone mad are the themes of the day. Follow Alexx on instagram @paywhatyoucantarot If you are in the Cincinnati area check out a show at the Know theatre and follow them on Instagram @knowtheatre Follow us @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen. Thanks for listening!…

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November short story swap with B+V 42:56

36 weeks ago42:56

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In this episode B+V each pick a short story to read and discuss. Victoria's pick was Galatea by: Madeline Miller and Becca's was Storm Song by: Rebecca Coffindaffer from the anthology Mermaids never drown, Tales to dive for. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen.…

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Inkheart by Cornelia Funke with B+V 1:05:21

41 weeks ago1:05:21

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In this episode B+V delve into one of Becca's childhood favorites, Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. This book is a booklovers book through and through and it is as full of twists and turns as the episode is full of spoilers so plan your listening accordingly! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen Thanks for listening!…

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The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with Rachel Kazee 1:11:26

45 weeks ago1:11:26

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In this episode B+V discuss The Book of Lost Things by: John Connolly with the very cool and talented Rachel Kazee! This book delves into the dark depths of classic fairy tales and finds even darker depths beneath while also being a touching tale of a young boy navigating grief in a war torn world. Thank you Rachel! Content warning: This book and by extension this episode includes conversations about violence against children. Follow us on instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen, thank you James!…

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Short story swap with B and V 50:32

49 weeks ago50:32

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In this episode B+V trade short stories or rather short writings with each other and then, as per usual, discuss! First up is a short story called Where They Hide is a Mystery by Simon Van Booy and second is a selection from The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams. Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod Our theme music was composed by James Allen.…

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with B+V 1:01:58

1 year ago1:01:58

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B+V celebrate Christmas in July by discussing the most well known Christmas ghost story, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It's both funnier and spookier than anticipated! Listen in and cool off with a little unseasonable Christmas cheer. Early in the episode we mention the book Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig and while this episode isn't focused on that book we highly recommend it and love Rebekah's work! Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod…

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Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell with Zach Moning 1:13:35

1 year ago1:13:35

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In this episode B+V talk with their new friend Zach about Cloud Atlas by: David Mitchell and get extremely hyped to dive into some of Mr. Mitchell's other works in the future. If you'd like to support the arts in Cincinnati and the wonderful work that Zach does with Artswave for our artistic community consider donating at artswave.org/give Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on Instagram @heyreadthispod for updates…

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Our Town by: Thornton Wilder with Victoria Aslanides 1:09:45

1 year ago1:09:45

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In this episode B+V discuss polarizing play, Our Town, by: Thornton Wilder in celebration of Victoria's birthday month! Content warning for language and brief mention of suicide related to the content of the play. Our theme music was composed by James Allen, for more of their work go to jamesallencomposer.com Follow us on instagram for updates, announcements, and extras @Heyreadthispod…

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Itchy Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil by: Alex Aniel with Patrick Earl Phillips 57:29

1 year ago57:29