Who wanted to be a Mermaid when they were young? US! Welcome back! We are sorry for taking such a long break from recording episodes but we are BACK and ready to talk about the amazing books that we have left this season. We appreciate everyone's patience with us from having covid, graduating, and then starting new jobs. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: Are you ready to be taken on a wild ride through the ocean? Join us as we talk about Skin of the sea by Natasha Bowen This is a magical journey of discovery and saving mankind. No - Is super entranced with the writing and descriptions of all the characters. E- Can’t get over all the sniffing No- Totally saw the ending coming but loved the journey We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. See you next week!

-No. begins the episode by including the tune from the sitcom Sanford and Son. Anyone else remember this show? -Fellow 90’s kids! Did you go to  Waldenbooks when the new The Baby-Sitters Club  by Ann M. Martin was released? -E.  somehow was able to receive permission to read at 12 years old the House of Night series by PC Cast and  Kristin Cast. -Reading Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins sparked a renewed interest in reading for No. -When you find yourself and your journey represented in a book, make sure to support that author’s work. Books and sources mentioned- Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstine Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Are you there God? It’s Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne Hush, Hush  by Becca Fitzpatrick The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare The Kindred  by Alechia Dow. Listen to our review here . Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen Legendborn by Tracy Deonn The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor  

Layers and Layers of Depth: Goliath Love a good Sci-Fi? Like to explore  the impact of gentrification, racism, and classism? Well look no further because Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi will be just the book for you. Show Notes: Today we discuss the vivid and epic world that Tochi Onyebuchi brings to life in  Goliath. -E is more than ready to graduate this May with her Master degree. -No is finally not exhausted. Well, maybe a little tired. -No picked out and was eager to read Goliath based on the strong reviews. -Both E and No love a good Sci-Fi. -Goliath’s social commentary featured in each vignette and character had us examining the multiple layers of depth. In other words, our minds were blown! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. See you next week!

A Thriller That Rocked Us: When No One is Watching. Love a good thriller? We do and this one does not disappoint. Listen in as we discuss and unpack all of the suspense, tension, and unexpected twists. When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole is focused on gentrification and had us cheering, giving the side eye, and on the edge of our seats to the very end. Check this episode out now— you will not want to miss it! Show Notes: On today’s episode we learn that Sydney Green is not to be underestimated when it comes to  protecting her beloved neighbors and community. Join us as we cheer her on in uncovering the mystery behind her neighbors disappearance! -It has been another long week for No and E. Help! -When No One is Watching has been on No’s TBR list for a while. -This is E’s first time reading a thriller and she is sold! -The tension in this book had E nonstop reading. -No has read by Alyssa Cole  Be Not Afraid, Let it Shine, Agnes Moor’s Wild Knight, and The Loyal League Series and at this point is a fangirl. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. See you next week!

Get ready for a whopper of an episode! Grab a bag of popcorn,  your favorite drink, and sit back and settle in for all the thoughts on one of No’s favorite second-chance romances—-The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean. If you like your romances heavy on the angst for will they or won’t they get together then you will want to check out this book. Show Notes: Listen in as we cheer on the Duchess of Haven as she makes her husband, the Duke of Haven realize the errors of his ways for not holding on to a good relationship the first time! -It’s been a tough, long week for both No. and E. -No has a deep love for Panera Bread. -E’s favorite comfort-read for tough times is The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. -No’s favorite comfort-read is pretty much anything by Beverly Jenkins. -No’s favorite Beverly Jenkins book is Indigo and has a special love for Captured. -No is thrilled that E is going to try out her first romance by reading The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean. -No and E. both love all the drama included in the book— ride or die sisters, a beavy of ladies looking to land a Duke, pushy mothers,  gangsters, and a fickle cat! We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. See you next week!

Welcome to our very first book discussion! On today’s episode we are sharing our thoughts on The Kindred by Alechia Dow. Like your YA with a mix of SCI-Fi  and a dash of super-sweet romance?  Then we have just the book for you. Show Notes: Join us as we swoon over Felix, confess our love for Joy, and debate the decision of running away or staying and assisting if a spaceship crashed in front of us and the aliens inside needed help! -The Kindred includes fun adventure, action, and has teenage romance angst. In other words it had us at hello. -No cannot believe that E  has never seen Lord of the Rings. How is this possible? -Alechia Dow paints a vivid world which features complex and dynamic characters. -In our opinion, The Kindred has scenes in the book that have a Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars vibe. We would appreciate it if you would subscribe, download, and provide ratings on Sister Reads. See you next week!

Welcome to Sister Reads! We are two sisters who love to read and thought why not start a podcast! Easy, right? We discussed books and genres that inspire us and also No’s disdain for laundry and cleaning. Show Notes -Eleora (Elle, E.)  and Noni (No) will discuss Sci -Fi, Fantasy, Romance, and everything in between. -Elle has been an avid reader since middle school - Elle  has a deep love for the The Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare. -Reading is Elle’s happy place. -No and Elle discuss how Sister Reads starts. -New episodes start March 17th and on Thursday’ s. -Make sure to join us, download, and subscribe!