Sep 10, 2026
This week, Hannah and Sam are reading books for all sorts of reasons, whether because of recommendations or because they were available in the dump box. A book narrated by a dog? We'll let you know if Paul Yoon pulls it off. Another coming-of-age story? You know R. F. Kuang likes a challenge and, well, she's an...
Aug 27, 2026
This week, Hannah and Sam have read four books that legitimately kickass. If you're looking for four of the best writers working today, this is your episode. Naomi Alderman? Cool-ass autofiction with a side of magical realism. Emma Cline? Young talent coming into the height of her powers. Emily St. John Mandel?...
Aug 13, 2026
This week, Hannah and Sam are reading at camp, the weather is great, and the books are all highly enjoyable. We open with a new historical mystery, move to an old mystery, then revel in the death of many wizards, before finishing up with one of the most-awaited follow-up novels we can remember. Does it deliver? You...
Jul 30, 2026
This week, Sam has returned to the VERY POPULAR Dungeon Crawler Carl series — does he regret that decision? Not exactly. But not to worry: Hannah read a Booker longlister that asks some really interesting questions to balance things out. Then, we've got a couple of creepy numbers, from an anonymous Japanese YouTuber...
Jul 16, 2026
This week, our sensational title is triggered by our first read, which definitely asks that question and, luckily for men, seems to come to the conclusion that we do, in fact, need men. Your results may vary. Maybe you need men like Raphael Bob-Waksberg, whose short story collection is a hilarious work that often probes...