Easy Reads (Easy Reads Podcast)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 31 Jan 2024 | Welcome to Easy Reads (Please Validate Us) | 00:44:12 | |
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Easy Reads with Mel and Mitzi - a monthly book podcast. In this episode, we’ll be talking about our 2024 reading goals, why we’re starting a podcast, if we’d ever write a book, and our dream guest for the show. Plus, we reveal our February book pick: Never by Jess Hastings. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Melanie Trottier on GoodReads Mitzi Payne | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | BOOM It’s Peter Pan! Our Review of Never by Jessa Hastings | 00:58:31 | |
In this episode, we break down our February book pick: “Never” by Jessa Hastings, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Zandalee Lieske. We discuss how we know each other, why Zandalee picked this book, the most toxic moments from the book, and how we felt about a hot Peter Pan. Plus, we reveal our March book pick: Come & Get It by Kiley Reid. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: The Will of the Many by James Islington Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Magnolia Parks Universe series by Jess Hastings Follow our guest: Zandalee Lieske @zandaleec on Instagram @bitesized.podcast on Instagram Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne | |||
| 29 Mar 2024 | Problematic Dynamics + Dorm Life: Our Review of Come & Get It by Kiley Reid | 00:54:44 | |
In this episode, we break down our March book pick: “Come & Get It” by Kiley Reid, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Leah Sookoo. We discuss buying each other books, how we all felt about Kiley Reid’s first book, dorm life memories, and toxic, messy relationships. Plus, we reveal our April book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Good Morning Monster by Catherine Gildiner Green Grass, Running Water by Thomas King Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Haroun and the Sea of Stories by Salman RushdieThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHarry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Leah Sookoo @leahvictorias on Instagram Subscribe to On Hold on Substack
Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Surprise Solo Episode! Plus the Best Books We’ve Read This Year So Far | 00:51:11 | |
Surprise, it’s a solo episode! In this episode, Mel and Mitzi break down the best books we’ve read this year so far, how we’re doing with our reading goals and our favorite book of all time. Plus, we answer questions we got from Instagram. Want to read with us? Read our April Book pick: Priestdaddy by Patricia Lockwood Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart by Jen Sookfong LeeCarrie Sotto is Back by Tayor Jenkins Reid Keeping Finance Personal: Ditch the “Shoulds” and the Shame and Rewrite Your Money Story by Ellyce FulmoreWintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Time by Katherine MayThe Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand Barefoot by Elin HilderbrandGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheySilver Girl by Elin HilderbrandPart of Your World by Abby JimenezShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil KnightFollow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | A Lot To Process. Our Review of Priestdaddy, a Memoir by Patricia Lockwood | 01:07:23 | |
In this episode, we break down our April book pick: “Priestdaddy” by Patricia Lockwood, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Sancia Toth. We discuss reading speeds, how we deal with family trauma, comedic relief and how we all processed Patricia Lockwood’s memoir, a first for our show. Plus, we reveal our May book pick: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Follow our hosts: Mitzi Payne | |||
| 29 May 2024 | I Wouldn’t Drug Him (As Much). Our Review of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | 01:09:20 | |
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “The Husbands” by Holly Gramazio, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Elle Wayara. We discuss getting the reading bug, dating in an app-driven world, our favourite husbands, and choosing a husband. Plus, we reveal our June book pick: Good Material by Dolly Alderton. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Babysitters Club Collection by Ann M. Martin Follow our guest: Elle Wayara
Melanie Trottier Mitzi Payne | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Are You Gonna Get Married Before I Die? Our Review of Good Material by Dolly Alderton | 01:04:35 | |
In this episode, we break down our May book pick: “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Caroline Williams Wood. We discuss messy breakups, frustrating male friendships, unserious Gen Z Instagram posts, and whether there truly is someone for everyone. Plus, we reveal our July book picks! Next month, we’ll be reading TWO books: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Joan Didion Collection Follow our guest: Caroline Williams Wood Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier Mitzi Payne | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | Am I the Asshole, Toilet Proposals, and Post-date Surveys! Our Review of Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez | 00:50:17 | |
In this episode, we break down our July book pick: “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez, picked by Mitzi. We discuss getting ghosted, the Part of Your World trilogy, Am I the Asshole Reddit threads, and public proposals. Plus, we reveal our August book pick: The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 | The Vibes in the Forest = Bad. Our Review of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley | 00:51:59 | |
In this episode, we break down our August book pick, “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley, picked by Mel. We discuss spooky mysteries, turbulent family dynamics, and bad audiobooks. Plus, we reveal our September book pick: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | Celeste would NEVER. Our Review of Netflix’s Adaptation of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand | 00:59:18 | |
We read Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple and binged the Netflix adaptation to do a review of the book and the show just for you. We discuss the casting, the plot (or lack thereof), and the hundred reasons why the book is better than the show. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod. Books mentioned in the episode: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | This Robot is So Relatable. Our Review of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | 00:54:14 | |
In this episode, we break down our September book pick: “Klara and the Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Maria Bethany. We discuss Harry Potter, our reading journeys, why this book is NOT an easy read, and robots in the age of AI. Plus, we reveal our October book: The Grace Year by Kim Liggett Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Follow our guest: @mariabethany on Instagram @mariabethany on TikTok Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Are Teenagers Now More Mature Than Me? Our Review of The Grace Year by Kim Liggett | 00:53:52 | |
In this episode, we break down our October book pick: “The Grace Year” by Kim Liggett, picked by our friend and guest on this episode, Jill Tranquilla. We discuss dystopian novels, Young Adult fiction, and, of course, Harry Potter. Plus, we reveal our November book pick: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh His Dark Materials Collection by Philip Pullman Follow our guest: Jill Tranquilla @j.t.t.v on Instagram Jillian Tranquilla on GoodReads Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | Let’s Talk About Dragons in Heat. Our Review of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | 01:07:33 | |
In this episode, we break down our November/December book pick: “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros, picked by our guest on this episode, Chantal Lefroy (Mel’s sister!). We discuss dragons, smutty novels, and dipping our toes into Romantasy. Read along with us and follow us on Instagram, @easyreadspod and TikTok @easyreadspod.
Part of Your World Series by Abby Jimenez The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Babysitters Club Collection #1 by Ann M. Martin Sweet Valley High by Francine Pascal Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey (Audio) I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Audio) The Woman in Me by Britney Spears (Audio) Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry (Audio) The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Follow our hosts: Melanie Trottier @melanielaurene on Instagram Mitzi Payne @mmmitzi on Instagram | |||