Send us a text We love reading the classics! In this episode, we're sharing TBRs of the classics we're most excited about reading in the near future. The show is a little chaotic, but we hope you enjoy the fun book talk! Books Mentioned Julia: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas Peter Pan by J.M Barrie The Jungle Bo…

Send us a text Seasonal TBRs are the topic of discussion in this chapter. We dive into the Whys, Hows and Whats of putting together a satisfying and life-enhancing To Be Read (TBR) Pile (or Pile of Possibilities, in Stephany's case) that highlights the unique characteristics of each season. Join us for some fun book talk! Books Mentioned Julia: Ela…

Send us a text We are taking a break this week to celebrate the Easter holiday. We'll be back on April 30 with a new full length episode to share with you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow The Book Snug Podcast …

Send us a text Can the first quarter of 2025 be over already?? In this chapter, Julia and Stephany are celebrating (or bemoaning) the reading highs and lows of the last three months. Julia’s Books: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Eragon by Christopher Paolini The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn Emily Wilde's Map of th…

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Jo Hart is with us again and she has chosen The Women by Kristin Hannah, a wildly popular historical fiction novel about women army nurses servin…

Send us a text This episode explores the differences between thriller, mystery, and suspense novels. The labels are often used interchangeably, but they really are distinct genres. We present the requirements of each and offer some suggestions to add to your TBRs. Enjoy, friends! Julia’s Books: Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris And Then There Were…

Send us a text February is the month of love. We're celebrating in this episode by analyzing all the couples in Pride and Prejudice. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the bizarre relationships in Jane Austen's iconic novel. Books Discussed in the Show Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jan…

Send us a text February is the month of love. We're celebrating on the show by gushing about some of our favorite book couples and attempting to explain why we love them so much. Julia’s Books: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Princess Bride by William Goldman The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer What the River Kno…

Send us a text Hi, friends! Intriguing upcoming book releases for the first half of 2025 are the topic of today's episode. The excitement is top notch, but the presentation is not. Apologies for the word salad and mispronunciations. Correct titles, authors and release dates are in the show notes. We've both been very busy and were quite tired when …

Send us a text It's time for one of our favorite shows of the year! In this episode, we're gushing about our very best books of 2024. Julia’s Books: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel adaptedby Mariah Mardsen, illustrated by Brenna Thummler We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia He…

Send us a text 2024 is over which means it's time to present our bookish superlatives of the year. Get ready for a fun discussion and a long list of books to either avoid or add to your TBR. Julia's Books Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire My Rogue to Ruin by Erica Ridley The Scribe by Matthew Guinn Tinderbox by W.A. Simpson The 100-Year-Old Man Who Clim…

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Rebecca White. Rebecca chose The Beekeeper's Apprentice, the first book in a mystery series featuring Sherlock Holm…

Send us a text We've read so many good books in 2024 that won't make it into our upcoming Superlatives and Best of 2024 episodes. It seems a shame not to share at least some of them so we're using a seasonal book tag to do it. Julia’s Books: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Tashikazu Kawag…

Send us a text In today's show, Julia and Stephany are recommending easy-reading classics for readers of historical fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, and literary/general fiction. They also share movies or series that may enhance the reading experience. Classics rule the day! Books Mentioned In This Episode Interview with…

Send us a text In today's show, Julia and Stephany are celebrating 2 years of podcasting! This is a chatty episode focusing on the behind-the-scenes elements of podcasting. They also share the winner of the Harper Muse Painted Classics Jane Eyre book giveaway. Books Mentioned In This Episode Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Woman in Black by Susan…

Send us a text In today's show, Julia and Stephany are discussing The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe and a recent retelling, What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher. These are perfect reads for spooky season! A Book Giveaway! The 2nd anniversary of the podcast is coming up in the next few weeks. To celebrate, we are giving away a beauti…

Send us a text Hold on to your hat! Julia and Stephany are talking about the books they've read in July, August and September and there are so many great ones!! Julia’s Books: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez When We Were Birds Ayanna Lloyd Banwo Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Tinderbox by W. A. Simpson Counti…

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Kreider. Kelly chose The Murmur of Bees, a historical fiction novel with a touch of magical realism by Sofia …

Send us a text Julia and Stephany are back in the Book Snug, chatting about their break and sharing a backpack full of books. Julia's Books When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo The Binding by Bridget Collins The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Empire of Shadows by Jacq…

Send us a text Stephany and Julia chat about their recent reading experiences and the books they’re looking forward to reading on vacation. They’ll be taking a brief hiatus in August, so they take some time to explain that, too. Books, etc. Mentioned in the Show · Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky · Counting the Cost by Jill Dugger · I’m Glad …

Send us a text Stephany and Julia spend time in this episode discussing the DNF, what it is and the reasons why they may or may not do it. Of course, books are mentioned. Happy listening! Books, Etc. Mentioned in This Episode Simone St. James What the River Knows by Isabelle Ibañez Braiding Sweetgrass written and narrated by Robin Wall Kimmerer Har…

Send us a text The second quarter of 2024 has been...interesting. In this chapter, we're sharing our reading struggles as well as some of our best (and worst) books of April, May and June. Audiobooks and mysteries take the top spots in our lists. We're excited to share our favorites with you. Julia’s Books: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie…

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our 3 Peas in a Pod series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Lexie Yoder. Lexie chose Fourth Wing, a fantasy featuring dragons by Rebecca Yarros, for us to read together and ta…

Send us a text In this episode, Julia and Stephany discuss the books they are looking forward to diving into this summer. Their book lists include backlist and new release selections in several genres: mystery/thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction, historical fiction, adventure/romance and magical realism. It going to be a great summer of …

Send us a text Julia and Stephany are sharing reading experiences that go beyond the books to include related experiences, settings and simple serendipitous moments which elevate the stories to the Exceptional level. Julia's Books Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech The Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel by Erika Mailman Harry Potter and the Deathl…

Send us a text Due to that thing called life, Stephany is flying solo this week. She's talking about books that give good, happy, uplifting vibes. These books are great for counteracting all the negative aspects of life we face in the modern world. if you are looking for a feel -good story, you've come to the right place. And don't worry - Julia wi…

Send us a text In celebration of Mother's Day, we've invited Jo Hart back to the show . Jo is Julia's Nana and Stephany's mom. We talk about how our mothers have impacted and encouraged our reading lives. It's a fun, informal chat that covers a variety of books. Books, Etc. Great Lion of God by Taylor Caldwell Dear and Glorious Physician by Taylor …

Send us a text We're deviating from the original plan for this week's episode (for reasons we discuss in the show). Instead of offering fictional worlds we'd like to visit, we're sharing our suggestions for books that would make great adaptions for the big or small screen. Julia's Wishlist Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech Fairest by Gail Carson Levi…

Send us a text We're having a stellar reading year so far in 2024. In this chapter, we're sharing some of our best (and worst) books of January, February and March. Fiction and non-fiction showed up and delivered in a big way for us and we're excited to share our favorites with you. Julia’s Books: Elizabeth by Margaret George Snow and Rose by Emily…

Send us a text Hi, Friends! We are back in The Book Snug for the newest chapter of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Jay Yoder, Stephany's husband and Julia's dad. Jay chose Outside, a thriller by Ragnar Jonasson, for us to read t…

Send us a text We are having such a great start to reading year that we decided to share some of our not-quite-cream-of-the-crop-but still-great reads of 2024. Join us as we gush about some historical fiction, fantasy, middle grade, non-fiction and mystery books that have kept us enthralled and entertained during these first few months of the new y…

Send us a text As readers, we are almost required to say "the book was better" any time we encounter a movie adaptation. Here in the Book Snug, we are going out on a limb and saying that sometimes the movie is the better experience. Take a listen to this episode to find out which movies surpass the books they're based on and the reasons why we thin…

Send us a text We are in the deep, dark, middle of winter here in the Northern hemisphere. Our coping mechanism is to embrace the cold, grey and snowy vibes by settling into books with a frosty setting. In today's chapter, we share some books with fantastic wintry settings that will have you craving a warm blanket and a cup of hot chocolate. Julia’…

Send us a text 2024 has a treasure trove of book releases that we can't wait to read. In this chapter, we discuss our most highly anticipated books of the year. Julia’s Books: These Deadly Prophecies by Andrea Tang American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen Murder Road by Simone St. James The Mythical Co…

Send us a text It's time for one of our favorite shows of the year! In this episode we're gushing about our very best books of 2023. Julia’s Books: Holes by Louis Sachar Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater Emil…

Send us a text It's the end of 2023 which means it's time to talk about our bookish superlatives for the year. Get ready for a fun discussion and a long list of books to either avoid or add to your TBR. Julia’s Books: The Binding by Bridget Collins Verity by Colleen Hoover In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant The Midnight Library by Matt…

Send us a text Welcome to the newest chapter of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest for this episode is Aaron Yoder. Aaron chose Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad for us to read together. The reading experience was traumatic, but the book discussion i…

Send us a text Welcome to the first show of Season 2! We're discussing the signature components of gothic literature and we're using Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë to illustrate each one. Jane Eyre is Julia's favorite book of all time so this was an extra fun episode to record. One small warning: the recording quality isn't the greatest - we had som…

Send us a text We've made it to one year of podcasting here at The Book Snug and we want to celebrate! Join us as we reflect on our experiences of the last year and share our hopes and dreams for the next 12 months. As always, we end up talking about books and we even share a bit more about ourselves in the process. Julia’s Books: House Rules by Jo…

Send us a text Ghosts are the topic of the day! We share some of our favorite books containing ghosts as main characters, side characters or narrators. Some of the recommendations are pretty terrifying and some aren't scary at all. One thing is certain - we enjoyed every one of these books! Julia’s Books: The Seer of Shadows by Avi Deep and Dark an…

Send us a text It's autumn here in Pennsylvania and we couldn't be happier. On the show today, we talk about all our reading plans for this apple cider sipping, chunky sweater wearing, ghost story telling season. Books Mentioned in the Show: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë T…

Send us a text We are sharing some of our best (and worst) books of July, August and September in this chapter. Our books cover a wide variety of fiction and a little bit of non-fiction. Things are looking up in our reading lives and we couldn't be happier about it! Julia’s Books: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Holes by Louis Sachar Sammy Key…

Send us a text It's the third episode of our "3 Peas in a Pod" series. In this series, we invite a guest to join us on the show to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest is Paige Haldeman (a special family friend). Paige chose The Secret History by Donna Tartt for our discussion and we a had a great time digging into the story and sharing our …

Send us a text We have a bit of a longer chapter today. In recognition of the start of another school year, we've decided to talk about books we were required to read in high school using a comprehensive Goodreads list to structure our discussion. The list contains 800 books, but we only look at the top 50. You can find the list here: Required Read…

Send us a text Julia has been struggling through a reading slump this summer so we thought is was time to address the elephant in the room. In this chapter, we talk about her disinterest in reading and then discuss some ways to overcome reading malaise. Books/authors Julia mentions: Dan Brown Because of Wynn Dixie by Kate Dicamillo Charlie and the …

Send us a text Hop into the Time Machine with us as we head way back to elementary school. We're discussing books we discovered and fell in love with because our teachers read them to us first. We cover beloved children's classics as well as unknown gems published from the 1950s to the 1990s. Nostalgia reigns supreme in this chapter. Julia’s Books:…

Send us a text What do you do when you're suffering from wanderlust, but have no imminent travel plans? You read books with a vivid or evocative setting. In today's episode, we share many book recommendations that are sure to satisfy that craving to explore someplace new, even if you can't make the trip in your real life. Julia’s Books: The Lights …

Send us a text We are sharing some of our best (and worst) books of April , May and June in this chapter. The books we discuss range from beloved middle grade to newly released YA fantasy romance (what?!) to adult contemporary fiction. It's been an interesting quarter, to say the least. Julia’s Books: Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech The Trials of Morr…

Send us a text It's the second episode of our "3 Peas n a Pod' series. We've invited a special guest to join us to discuss a book of their choosing. Our guest is Mark Yoder (Stephany's son and Julia's brother). Mark chose Dune by Frank Herbert for our discussion and we a had a great time digging into the story and sharing our thoughts. Beware - the…

Send us a text Because of a death in Ben's family (Julia's husband), we will not be posting an episode today. We'll be back on June 28 with 3 Peas in a Pod when we'll be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to today’s show. To support The Book Snug Podcast: Write a review and /or rate us on Apple P…