Books I Make My Husband Read podcast

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This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous, danger follows every twist. Join us for Season Two, Episode Two, as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger. Links Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/ Freida McFadden on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden The Crash on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216223604-the-crash Chapters (00:46) - Skip intro (03:03) - Book summary (04:25) - SPOILER ALERT! (04:39) - Kristy's review (06:35) - Jon's review (10:21) - Morals over money (16:06) - Tegan (19:07) - Polly (20:58) - Survival skills? (23:52) - Polly & Sadie (26:08) - Hank (30:06) - Are they good people? (35:27) - Stranger danger (39:19) - Predicting the twists (41:08) - Freida #2 (42:26) - Would Jon recommend? (43:21) - Wrap up…

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S2E1 - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 50:40

21 days ago50:40

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Season Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet. Tune in for laughs, debates, and a sneak-peek at the rest of the books coming up this season! 🔥📖 Links Official author website: https://rebeccayarros.com / Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros Iron Flame on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ Chapters (04:09) - Book summary (05:31) - SPOILER ALERT! (05:57) - Jon's review (09:05) - Kristy's review (10:39) - Full disclosure! (14:13) - Trusting her squamates (16:08) - Who's calling the shots? (17:53) - The role of language (22:02) - Why did he save Violet? (23:46) - Why'd they keep him alive? (26:02) - Oh, Dain... (29:37) - Current events? (32:31) - A book on feathertails (34:32) - Signet theories (37:58) - General Sorrengail (42:57) - 650 years? (44:26) - The last rider (46:35) - Predicting the future (48:31) - FInal thoughts…

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S1E10 - Best of Season 1 49:34

10 weeks ago49:34

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It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it! Links BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR website: https://bimmhr.com/ Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:54) - S1E1 - Fourth Wing (04:52) - S1E2 - If We Were Villains (07:47) - S1E3 - The Frozen River (10:24) - S1E4 - Just for the Summer (12:22) - S1E5 - The Measure (17:02) - S1E6 - Heartless Hunter (22:36) - S1E7 - Book Lovers (26:08) - S1E8 - The Boyfriend (30:36) - S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance (34:22) - Favorite book of the season (35:15) - Biggest learning moment (39:36) - Funniest moment (40:34) - Season 2 foreshadowing (42:52) - Jon can pick his own books?! (45:32) - Final thoughts…

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S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams 44:00

12 weeks ago44:00

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In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams. This fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book, as Kristy calls it, isa second-chance holiday romance that includes members of the Bromance Book Club. Join us as we talk about which characters we are in A Christmas Carol, what the superior Christmas meat is, and why Santa has three gardens. Links Official author website: https://lyssakayadams.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:43) - Romcoms are good for the soul (09:51) - Kristy's review (11:08) - Jon's review (12:41) - What is the bromance bookclub? (13:50) - Is it really a Christmas book? (16:14) - Grumpy sunshine trope (19:12) - Jon's own bookclub?! (22:29) - Superier holiday meat (23:37) - Famous or not matter (26:08) - Who are you? (29:33) - Family trauma (32:03) - Inserting books (34:20) - Steamy (36:26) - Which trope is better (38:46) - Would you recommend…

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S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 51:27

14 weeks ago51:27

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In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs. Links Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend — A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:11) - Listener questions (05:46) - Book summary (07:19) - SPOILER ALERT (09:25) - Jon's review (12:23) - Normal dark secrets (14:25) - Intertwined timelines (20:49) - Poor Tom (24:52) - Motherly morality (29:09) - Slug (35:31) - Trusting your gut (41:13) - Syd's momma drama (45:27) - Advice for Sydney (46:55) - Aww, Kevin... (48:35) - Closing time…

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S1E7 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry 48:48

16 weeks ago48:48

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In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and… weird crushes on animated characters?! Links Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers — The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17 — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:03) - Upcoming books (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT (07:02) - Kristy's review (07:58) - Jon's review (09:42) - Reverse rom-com (12:01) - Compromise this! (15:15) - Pick a book, any book (17:30) - Sisterly bonds (19:44) - Switcheroo (22:02) - Skinny dippin' (26:56) - Different places, different faces (30:24) - Nora's anxiety (35:32) - Opposite peas (42:16) - I have the power (44:56) - Green M&Ms (47:29) - Final thoughts…

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S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli 52:29

18 weeks ago52:29

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Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet! Links Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM — Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:38) - Listener question (04:48) - Book summary (07:26) - SPOILER ALERT (07:40) - Jon's review (08:28) - Kristy's review (09:47) - Key moments recap (11:13) - World building (12:45) - Rune's origin story (15:21) - Good v evil (18:50) - Internal struggles (20:40) - Moving past the hate (28:09) - Relationship dynamcis (31:03) - Sacrifices (33:59) - Cressida (36:08) - The twist (40:10) - Introspection (43:11) - Go team! (45:46) - Dead or alive (48:09) - Final thoughts…

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S1E5 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick 43:37

20 weeks ago43:37

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For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live? Links Official author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure --- Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers --- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (02:25) - Listener question (04:53) - Book summary (06:31) - SPOILER ALERT (06:43) - Kristy's review (08:52) - Jon's review (11:14) - Would you open it? (13:23) - Affecting life choices (15:44) - Societal ripple effects (17:54) - Taking risks (21:14) - Cause or effect (24:32) - Amie (28:13) - Nina & Maura (32:55) - A right to know (35:56) - Making a aplan (37:13) - Ben & Amie (40:57) - Final thoughts…

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S1E4 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez 41:37

22 weeks ago41:37

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For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet! Links Official author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/ National Council for Mental Wellbeing: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/ Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/ — Casting references: Odeya Rush: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Madison Davenport: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956478/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Tom Holland: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4043618/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Glen Powell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:05) - Upcoming books (02:11) - Listen questions (06:14) - Content note (07:06) - Book summary (08:18) - SPOILER ALERT (08:39) - Jon's rating (09:24) - Kristy's rating (12:15) - Red flag, green flag (13:53) - Pick a spot, any spot (16:30) - Survey says... (18:37) - I laughed, I cried... (21:36) - Choosing empathy (26:30) - The rental house (28:16) - Casting (31:27) - The family (33:06) - Were you rooting for them? (37:30) - What's with the roses? (39:36) - Final thoughts…

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S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 39:34

24 weeks ago39:34

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In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard. They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television! Links Official author website: https://www.ariellawhon.com/ On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/112975658-the-frozen-river Definition of sinewy (sin(y)əwē): adjective: " with strong muscles and little fat " (from the Cambridge dictionary ) — BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (00:38) - Intro (01:37) - Upcoming books (03:23) - Fact-checking (05:29) - Book summary (07:58) - SPOILER ALERT! (08:54) - Kristy’s rating (09:48) - Jon's rating (11:43) - 18th century judicial system (13:48) - Any favorite characters? (16:31) - Living in the 1700s (17:56) - Being likes vs respected (19:44) - Casting call (22:59) - Unique relationship (25:52) - Could I relate to any of them? (28:56) - Martha refuses Lydia (31:53) - Burning letters of women (33:37) - Was justice done? (36:09) - Authors note…

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S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio 40:43

26 weeks ago40:43

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In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays. Links Official author website: https://mlrio.com/ BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (01:44) - Upcoming books (02:44) - Snag some swag (03:54) - Fact checking (05:54) - Book summary (07:53) - Intro to the characters (11:11) - SPOILER ALERT (11:33) - Jon's Review (13:10) - Kristy's review (14:42) - Things to know (17:49) - How Jon would describe the book (19:04) - Who's the common enemy (21:25) - It's all his fault (22:48) - Was it self defense? (25:11) - But why, Oliver? (27:29) - Foreshadowing? (30:28) - The ending…

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S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 41:07

28 weeks ago41:07

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In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in. Links Official author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/ --- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/ BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl Chapters (00:50) - Kicking things off (02:51) - Format of the show (03:28) - Subscribe plug (04:06) - ReCaptians (05:14) - Fact checking ourselves (06:08) - Should we start the show? (07:33) - Summary of the book (11:04) - Spoiler alert! (14:39) - Jon's favorite part (16:04) - Kristy's favorite part (16:46) - Violets mantra (17:34) - What would your mantra be? (18:02) - Why is Violet in Riders Quadrant? (20:58) - Frickin' Dain... (23:08) - Dreamy Xaden (25:30) - Communicating through a bond (26:38) - Xaden's secret (30:47) - Did Jon see any of it coming? (32:20) - What Kristy saw coming (33:44) - A great and terrible price (36:48) - What quadrant would Jon be in (38:03) - What quadrant would Kristy be in (39:30) - Final thoughts…

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Philosophy on Book Ratings 16:14

31 weeks ago16:14