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Read Alert

Read Alert

By: Alicia Baca Amanda Mason Amity Hulse Carlina Roundy and Laura Leon
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We're 5 moms that talk about our favorite reads, book news, books lists and more! We'll provide you with all the great reads that you should add to your TBR, and tell you which ones you should skip. Join us for all of the fun bookish conversations!Alicia Baca, Amanda Mason, Amity Hulse, Carlina Roundy, and Laura Leon Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Book Club Episode: These is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
    Feb 11 2026

    Join us as we discuss These is My Words by Nancy E. Turner. An absolute favorite (maybe of all time) book of 2 of our co-hosts, that is sure to become a favorite of yours! We will discuss how much we love Sarah Prine, the love story, and the difficulties that were experienced in the post-civil war era.


    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    These is My Words by Nancy Turner

    Killing Crazy Horse by Bill O'Reilly

    James by Percival EverettUp Next: How would we cast one of our favorite novels?


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Which Self Help Books Are Worth It?
    Jan 28 2026

    Join in our conversation about a list of self help books from library purchases. We each picked one and read it, so we could tell you if you should read it or not? You will get some great ideas from this episode, even if you don't have time to actually read the books.

    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra Adachi

    Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Alison Wood Brooks

    The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins

    The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher

    Meditations For Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time For What Counts by Oliver Burkeman


    Up Next:

    Book Club Episode discussing These is My Words by Nancy E. Turner

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    56 mins
  • New Year, New Reads: Setting our 2026 Literary Intentions
    Jan 14 2026

    Come join us as we look back at what we liked about our reading in 2025, and what we want to change for 2026. We will tell you all about what we liked, what we didn't like, what we plan to change, and if we have any goals for 2026. Plus we'll give you a few great recommendations!


    Titles mentioned in this episode:

    Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner

    The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

    The Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry

    Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

    The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene

    Emma by Jane Austen

    Alledgedly by Tiffany D Jackson

    Remarkably Bright Creatures by Marin Ireland

    The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune

    Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood

    A Mannequin for Christmas by Timothy JanovskyIn 2 weeks:

    The Best Self Help Books from 2025

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    44 mins
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