Good morning, everyone!! I would have recorded sooner, but I still have to balance my new lifestyle of being a wife and pursuing my passions! In addition, I was suffering from the worst allergies for the past two weeks!!

In this episode, we cover two books, both of which I read half of!

Book 1: "Gypsies: Their Life, Lore and Legend" by Konrad Bercovici (1928)

Book 2: "Gypsy Folk Tales" by Frances Hindes Groom (1899)

Happy Wednesday! Sorry I didn't upload an episode, I was busy getting married!!!! This week's episode has my childhood friend, Trixie!! Unintentionally, there will be conversations of polyamory and ASMR!!!

Apologies for the late upload, it's been busy lately!! Come join me and my guest, Jake, as I tell him the story of the Blood Wedding. Spoiler warning, there might be singing and abrupt rhyming patterns!!

Book: Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding)

Author: Federico Garcia Lorca

Good day to all my listeners!! In this week's episode, my friend Masha and I will discuss Maude, an elderly lady who enjoys traveling and vigiliante justice.

Book: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed

Author: Helene Tursten

Please complain to me via email regarding my podcast at need2readpodcast@gmail.com

Re-edited track added on 03/12/2025

Come gather round as I tell the story of the famous female vampire, Carmilla!!

I realized that I uploaded an older file, I have corrected it by uploading the correct file. Thank you so much for listening!

Book: Carmilla

Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Hello everyone & happy Valentine's Day! In today's episode, we will be covering a variety of Queer theory essays and a book regarding how early 2000's media influenced sexuality.

"The 2000's Made Me Gay" by Grace Perry

"Queer Love" by David M. Halperin

"Queer Theory, Sexuality, and Religion" by Olu Jenzen & Sally R. Munt

This episode is a story time with Leslie and only Leslie., we will be covering a biblical fiction novel that tells a different perspective on the crucifixion of Jesus.

Book: The Good Man Jesus and The Scoundrel Christ

Author: Philip Pullman

In this episode, we dive into the magical world of African folklore - from mischievous tricksters to stories of how things came to be. Discover the hilarious antics of Anansi the Spider, the tortoise, and the cunning rabbit.

Book Title: African Folk & Fairy Tales, Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories.

Publisher: Flame Tree Collection

Year Published: 2022