We take famous and not-so-famous book couples and fast-forward their relationships to 2026 to answer the question: Where are they now? Divorced, still together but deeply resentful, or madly in love until their dying breath? We know the answer! Couples: Bella and Edward from the Twilight Saga Scarlett Vandermeer and Lucas Blomqvist from Deep End by Ali HazelwoodEric and Kyle from Common Goal by Rachel Reid Hayden and Alice from Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Hen...

Today we're deep-diving Noah Kahan's new album, The Great Divide, and discussing the books we'd pair with some of his songs. Mentioned Books: Heated Rivalry & The Long GameThe EverlastingHappy PlaceBeartownThe Dutch House (and Ann Patchett books in general)Love and Other WordsNo Matter WhatEast of EdenMalibu RisingRecent Reads Star Shipped by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat SebastianEveryone is Lying to You by Jo PiazzaFollow us on Instagram & TikTok @readirectp...

We're summoning summer reading energy to get us out of reading slumps and to balance our sorrow at the Beach Read casting news. Links: TikTok creator mentioned @vivafalastinleenMargo's Got Money Troubles Official Trailerdon't look much like a lover (doesn't mean that i won't try) by barkatthemoon - wolfstar beach read-ish auPaladin's GraceThe EverlastingRecent Reads: Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka BruntWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So Lucky by Ca...

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we discuss themes from David's book, which include sexual abuse, parental abuse, suicidal ideation, and homophobia. Please take care when listening! We are joined by special guest Jubilee Dawn for today's book club, focusing on David Archuleta's memoir, Devout. About Jubilee: You can find Jubilee on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok @jubileedawns. Her podcasts are Healed-ish and The Overshare Hour. Recent Reads: The Love of My After...

Today we're talking about the Project Hail Mary movie adaptation! Plus: Bridgerton season 5 announcement & All the Young Dudes being published (gross!!!)

For today's episode, we're crawling deep into the trenches of our youth group past and revisiting the Christy Miller series by Robin Jones Gunn. Let's discuss why we hate Todd, love/hate Bob and Marti, and question all of Christy's decisions. Recent Reads: The Complete MausNo Matter What

Join us for a very special book talk episode starting off with BIG NEWS!!! Links: Readirect Podcast WEBSITE!!!SHOP MERCH!!!!!!Recent Reads: Promise Me Sunshine by Cara BastoneReady or Not by Cara BastoneI Think They Love You by Julian WintersOld Dogs Fest on AO3The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanFutbolista by Jonny Garza VillaThe Sweet Spot by Amy PoppelFun Home by Alison Bechdel

Dearest Gentle Reader, For this episode, we are deep-diving Julia Quinn's An Offer From a Gentleman, as well as Bridgerton Season 4 (part one). We have been THOROUGHLY charmed by Benedict and Sophie, and had just the best time discussing their season, the changes from the book, and our excitement for part 2. Recent Reads: Lady Like by Mackenzi LeeOne Day in December by Josie SilverCrash Test by Amy JamesYou can follow The Readirect Podcast on Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok a...

Heavy content warning for this episode, please listen with care! While we do not go into gratuitous detail in our recap, this book does contain references to many serious subjects. Proceed with caution & definitely don't listen to this episode around children! Today we're revisiting Redeeming Love and...we did not like what we read! Skip to the recent reads: To hear our letters to our future husbands following our fraught Redeeming Love discussion, skip to 53:11. Recent reads ...

We're going to be honest, we were not fans of Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation adaptation. This was not helped by us loving the book! But we're here to deep dive the movie and share all of our thoughts. Just a fair warning if you loved the movie, this episode may not be for you. Plus: New Game Changers book, Unrivaled! Wuthering Heights trailer reactionsRecent Reads: The Favorites by Layne Fargo, leave the ruins where they fall by sharpa, and Question...