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

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 42, “Thaw your Reading List and Get Ready For Summer.”

Whether you're building your summer TBR, looking for something to dive into on a sunny afternoon, or just hoping to discover a story that sticks with you, Erin and Jillian got something that might just become your next favorite. So settle in, get cozy (or throw on your shades if you’re listening poolside), and let’s talk books!

In This Episode:

• How are the ladies doing? Both Jillian and Erin start the show by sharing how their reading and lives are going.
• This week Jillian starts the show off with her review, Erin follows with her’s.
• Each woman shares a total of 3 books in this episode.
• Next up, the ladies discuss their Hot Take for the episode, tune in to learn what it is.
• Finally, it’s time to check in with what the ladies have on hold and what they’ll be reading next.

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

• Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao
• The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
• Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
• Things You Save In a Fire by Katherine Center
• How to Walk Away by Kathering Center
• Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob
• Ducks by Kate Beaton
• Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
• The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice by Anthony Ray Hinton
• The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
• Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
• Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Normal People by Sally Rooney
• Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
• All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
• Black Wood Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
• Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
• The Hike by Drew Magary
• Tilt by Emma Pattee
• Audre and Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams
• Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
• Mismatched by Anne Camlin
• My Friends by Fredrick Backman