Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 8, the books we wish we could go back to read for the first time.

If you remember, back in episode 5 of this podcast, Erin mentioned that she and Jillian should cover the topic, which books they could read again for the first time… And, today is that episode! 

In this episode, Erin and Jillian talk about the books that left an indelible mark on them. The books they wish they could erase from their memories just so they could experience the joy of reading them for the first time all over again.

In This Episode:

• Jillian and Erin get the show started by discussing how their reading has been going. 
• Erin shares the first book that comes to mind for her, and it comes along with a very sweet story about her and her husband.
• Next, Jillian shares what the first book she wishes she could read for the first time is. Her choice comes along with a fun story from when she was going through college.
• There are books many of us would reread for the first time that come from our childhood, Erin’s next choice has a similar story. 
• Jillian’s next choice comes from her favorite author and will be of no surprise to the regular listener.
• Then, Erin bring a really great nonfiction, personal development book to the show. 
• She’s recommended her next book in a few different places but, Jillian’s next book is a good one that gives off the cozy vibes.
• Jillian mentioned that she’d be discussing her last book recommendation on Jelly Pops Book Club Podcast (@jellypopsbooks on IG)
• In one of their favorite segments, the ladies discuss what Instagram has made them buy most recently.
• Finally, is the standing segment - What’s on your holds list? Where Erin and Jillian discuss what they each have on hold at the library. 

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• Blindness by Jose Saramago
• The Giver by Lois Lowry
• The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis
• Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nogoski
• Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
• Outlive by Peter Attia
• Good Bye Earl by Leesa Cross-Smith
• The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
• Happiness Falls by Angie Kim
• In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace
• The Sun and The Void by Gabriela Romera Lacruz 

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Tune in on October 16th for the next episode of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast.

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