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The Readirect Podcast

Emily Rojas & Abigail Freshley

Shifting the conversation back to books. Hosted by Abigail Freshley and Emily Rojas.

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54:18

Bookish Holiday Gift Guide

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2024/12/03

SIGN UP FOR OUR HOLIDAY BOOK SWAP: Click here to participate! Are you looking for the perfect gift for your book-obsessed friend? Look no further, we're here to guide you this year! Listen to this episode to find the perfect gift for...The coastal grandmother in your lifeThe goal-oriented, resolution-setterThe person who's committed to protecting their peaceThe fired-up advocateThe fan-fiction obsessed friendThe Bridgerton fan who's looking to move into the modern eraAnd give us a gift b...

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49:01

Wicked! The Book, the Musical, and the Movie—Oh My!

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2024/11/19

In preparation for the upcoming movie adaptation of beloved musical, Wicked, we're reading the source material by Gregory Maguire! Let's just be honest, we're not the biggest fans of this book, so if it's one of your beloveds please know we're approaching this with a critical eye. Fair warning! We love the musical, and we're apprehensively excited for the movie adaptation. For more on the Wizard of Oz curse, read this article from Time. As always, let us know your thoughts on o...

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56:29

Book Characters We'd Vote For

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2024/11/05

Escape your Election Day anxiety by exploring an imaginary world where book characters run for office! As always, follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @readirectpodcast. And if you're seeing this before the polls close, don't forget to VOTE!

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53:29

Listener Book Recommendations 2

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2024/10/22

We're turning to our listeners for another round of book recommendations! We asked, and boy did you answer. We did our best to fit the brief and recommend books to add to your TBR.Plus a discussion of the cover reveals for the new Emily Henry and Hunger Games books! AHH! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @readirectpodcast.

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48:56

Book Club: The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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2024/10/08

What happens when childhood friends reunite on a European food and wine tour? Join us as we explore this story of second chances and personal growth, while also celebrating McQuiston's knack for creating relatable, complex characters. We really liked this interview with Casey McQuiston in Rolling Stone. Abigail also recommends pairing this book with the Somm documentary.Books We Read Recently: We Solve Murders by Richard OsmanA People's History of the United States by Howard ZinnYou...

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54:54

Nicholas Sparks Deep Dive | Emotional Manipulation,...

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2024/09/24

We're here to deep dive and debunk the allure of Nicholas Sparks. What were beloved books to us at one point in our lives, are now bizarre, hilarious, and at times, genuinely disturbing.First, some...concerning allegations about Nicholas Sparks, with receipts. If it's not clear by the content of this episode, we strongly disavow any homophobia, racism, or other discriminatory practices. And, there are simply much better authors to give your time and money to! As for books we've read rece...

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51:40

Cozy Up With Fall Reads

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2024/09/10

Get ready to expand your fall reading list with our carefully selected book recommendations. Grab your favorite fall beverage and settle in for an episode packed with books that have rich storytelling, emotional depth, and the perfect vibes for autumn. Happy reading!Emily's Fall Picks: Rabbit Hole by Kate BrodyBlake Crouch's entire catalog (specifically Dark Matter, Recursion, or Upgrade!)A Witch's Guide to Fake-Dating a Demon by Sarah HawleyAbigail's Fall Picks: Conclave by Robert ...

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70:04

Book Talk: All the Young Dudes, Recent Reads, and PR...

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2024/08/27

Travis, we gotta talk about it.Eternal disclaimer that we do not support JK Rowling in any way, and encourage partaking in only fanfiction and avoiding her altogether. ANYWAYS! When we tell you to, you can skip to 51:56 to miss all Marauders talk. Abigail has FINALLY read All the Young Dudes by the legendary MsKingBean89, and WE GOTTA TALK ABOUT IT.This is now a Wolfstar podcast, we will not be accepting comments, criticism, or negative reviews at this time. Good vibes only for our favorite g...

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69:02

Reading Rewind: American Girl Dolls (Meet Kit and Addy!)

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2024/08/13

In today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive into one of our FAVORITE playthings from childhood—American Girl Dolls and their accompanying books. Joined by very special guest and leading American Girl expert Emma Wright, we’re revisiting the stories that shaped our childhood. Today, we’re revisiting Kit and Addy’s stories, plus a brief mention of Dolls of Our Lives, another book. For more about the making of Addy, we highly recommend this Slate article. Plus, take the AG personality ...

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71:17

Life & Death: Twilight Reimagined | Vampires, Gender...

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2024/07/30

Did you know that Stephanie Meyer wrote a gender-swapped Twilight book for the 10-year anniversary of Twilight? Are you looking for your next summer read that will start to make you question what you ever saw in this godforsaken book series in the first place?? Look no further babes, it's Life and Death, Twilight Reimagined! When we say there is fanfiction better than most books, this is the book, and Stephanie Meyer is the fanfiction author who should DROP HER PEN. This book is an atrocity, ...

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86:04

Harry Potter and Naming Your Kids After Dead People...

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2024/07/16

We are back with our third (AND FINAL) installment in our Harry Potter Deep Dive. Did we intend for this to be a full and lengthy three parts? Clearly not. However, it was fun, unhinged, and chaotic in the best ways.Listen to this deep dive where we're covering books five, six, and seven. Emily tries to be normal about Sirius and Remus, and chicken-wing Voldemort makes a long-awaited reappearance. As always, we adamantly do not support JK Rowling and her views. To do our part to counteract th...

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65:42

Harry Potter and the Case Against Gun Control (Deep...

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2024/07/02

In the second installment of our Harry Potter deep dive, we're covering Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. Did we assure you we could wrap this series up in two parts? Yes. Did we fail miserably? Also yes. As a reminder, we're raising money for the Trevor Project as long as this series continues. Donate at this link to enter for a chance to win the rights to pick a book for us to discuss in a future episode! Plus, our recent reads: Not in Love by Ali HazelwoodRaiders of the Los...

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83:06

Harry Potter and the Biggest Bag Fumble of All Time:...

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2024/06/18

Major Disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts do not in any way, shape, or form endorse or support or agree with JKR and her awful, transphobic viewpoints. We encourage you to avoid supporting her financially or in any other way.All June, we are raising funds for The Trevor Project in honor of Pride Month. Consider donating at this link! For part one of this deep dive, we're discussing background, problematic behaviors of the author, and books 1 and 2 in the series. Recent Reads:The Guncle Abr...

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55:54

Summer Reading Bucket List

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2024/06/04

For today's episode, we're sharing our summer reading bucket lists, filled with exciting new releases like "The Guncle Abroad" by Steven Rowley, envisioning perfect reading spots from beachside getaways to cozy backyard hammocks. With plans for a season filled with adventure, relaxation, and great books, we capture the whimsical spirit of summer through our cherished memories and reading aspirations.We're sharing our summer goals and vibes, summer TBRs, and new releases we're pre-ordering thi...

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56:48

Romancing Mr. Bridgerton + Bridgerton Season 3

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2024/05/21

For today's episode, we read Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and watched part one of Bridgerton Season 3. We're comparing the book to the tv show, and discussing our many feelings about Collin and Penelope. Plus, recent reads All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 and How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale. Follow us on IG at @readirectpodcast.

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59:53

Book Club: Funny Story by Emily Henry

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2024/05/07

Today we're convening our Book Club for a deep discussion on Emily Henry's newest release, Funny Story! Join us for a discussion of the key plot points, the characters, and find out where we rank this book in the Emily Henry universe. You will feel like you're chatting with your friends about this book, so join in on the conversation with today's episode!Plus, Emily's recent read, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.

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52:17

Taylor Swift Songs as Books

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2024/04/23

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Book Swap: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman & One Day by...

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2024/04/09

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Book Talk 6: Spring Releases, Bride by Ali Hazelwood,...

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2024/03/26

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43:32

Reading Rewind: The Boxcar Children by Gertrude...

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2024/03/12

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