It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for—our contest episode is LIVE! Four incredible finalists. Four passionate book pitches. One very overwhelmed Jon. Who made the most convincing case? Which book will Jon actually read? And will he survive the wrath of the book community if he makes the wrong choice? Tune in now to hear all the drama, all the passion, and the final decision!

Links

• Shared Hearts (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221108786-shared-hearts)
• Leigh Jack on IG (https://www.instagram.com/authorleighjack/)
• A Love Letter to Whiskey (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31549837-a-love-letter-to-whiskey)
• Katie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/katieflipspages/)
• Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea)
• Jessica Guerrieri on IG (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaguerrieriauthor/)
• A Sea of Song and Sirens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205519553-a-sea-of-song-and-sirens)
• Maggie and Linzie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/book.clubbin.besties/)

Chapters

• (01:36) - Pitch: Shared Hearts
• (10:25) - Pitch: A Love Letter to Whiskey
• (17:42) - Pitch: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
• (27:49) - Pitch: A Sea of Song and Sirens
• (34:29) - Decision time

This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous, danger follows every twist. Join us for Season Two, Episode Two, as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger.

Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/

Freida McFadden on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden

The Crash on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216223604-the-crash

Chapters

• (00:46) - Skip intro
• (03:03) - Book summary
• (04:25) - SPOILER ALERT!
• (04:39) - Kristy's review
• (06:35) - Jon's review
• (10:21) - Morals over money
• (16:06) - Tegan
• (19:07) - Polly
• (20:58) - Survival skills?
• (23:52) - Polly & Sadie
• (26:08) - Hank
• (30:06) - Are they good people?
• (35:27) - Stranger danger
• (39:19) - Predicting the twists
• (41:08) - Freida #2
• (42:26) - Would Jon recommend?
• (43:21) - Wrap up

Season Two kicks off with a fiery deep-dive into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros! In this episode, Kristy and Jon tackle everything from Violet’s frustrating decisions to dragon conspiracies, lost history, and that jaw-dropping ending—plus, wild theories about her second signet. Tune in for laughs, debates, and a sneak-peek at the rest of the books coming up this season! 🔥📖

Links
Official author website: https://rebeccayarros.com/

Rebecca Yarros on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7539785.Rebecca_Yarros

Iron Flame on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flame

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

Chapters

• (04:09) - Book summary
• (05:31) - SPOILER ALERT!
• (05:57) - Jon's review
• (09:05) - Kristy's review
• (10:39) - Full disclosure!
• (14:13) - Trusting her squamates
• (16:08) - Who's calling the shots?
• (17:53) - The role of language
• (22:02) - Why did he save Violet?
• (23:46) - Why'd they keep him alive?
• (26:02) - Oh, Dain...
• (29:37) - Current events?
• (32:31) - A book on feathertails
• (34:32) - Signet theories
• (37:58) - General Sorrengail
• (42:57) - 650 years?
• (44:26) - The last rider
• (46:35) - Predicting the future
• (48:31) - FInal thoughts

It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it!

Links
BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR website: https://bimmhr.com/

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:54) - S1E1 - Fourth Wing
• (04:52) - S1E2 - If We Were Villains
• (07:47) - S1E3 - The Frozen River
• (10:24) - S1E4 - Just for the Summer
• (12:22) - S1E5 - The Measure
• (17:02) - S1E6 - Heartless Hunter
• (22:36) - S1E7 - Book Lovers
• (26:08) - S1E8 - The Boyfriend
• (30:36) - S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance
• (34:22) - Favorite book of the season
• (35:15) - Biggest learning moment
• (39:36) - Funniest moment
• (40:34) - Season 2 foreshadowing
• (42:52) - Jon can pick his own books?!
• (45:32) - Final thoughts

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss A Very Merry Bromanceby Lyssa Kay Adams. This fun, “Christmas-adjacent” book, as Kristy calls it, isa second-chance holiday romance that includes members of the Bromance Book Club. Join us as we talk about which characters we are in A Christmas Carol, what the superior Christmas meat is, and why Santa has three gardens.

Links
Official author website: https://lyssakayadams.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:43) - Romcoms are good for the soul
• (09:51) - Kristy's review
• (11:08) - Jon's review
• (12:41) - What is the bromance bookclub?
• (13:50) - Is it really a Christmas book?
• (16:14) - Grumpy sunshine trope
• (19:12) - Jon's own bookclub?!
• (22:29) - Superier holiday meat
• (23:37) - Famous or not matter
• (26:08) - Who are you?
• (29:33) - Family trauma
• (32:03) - Inserting books
• (34:20) - Steamy
• (36:26) - Which trope is better
• (38:46) - Would you recommend

In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs.

Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:11) - Listener questions
• (05:46) - Book summary
• (07:19) - SPOILER ALERT
• (09:25) - Jon's review
• (12:23) - Normal dark secrets
• (14:25) - Intertwined timelines
• (20:49) - Poor Tom
• (24:52) - Motherly morality
• (29:09) - Slug
• (35:31) - Trusting your gut
• (41:13) - Syd's momma drama
• (45:27) - Advice for Sydney
• (46:55) - Aww, Kevin...
• (48:35) - Closing time

In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and… weird crushes on animated characters?!

Links
Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (01:03) - Upcoming books
• (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT
• (07:02) - Kristy's review
• (07:58) - Jon's review
• (09:42) - Reverse rom-com
• (12:01) - Compromise this!
• (15:15) - Pick a book, any book
• (17:30) - Sisterly bonds
• (19:44) - Switcheroo
• (22:02) - Skinny dippin'
• (26:56) - Different places, different faces
• (30:24) - Nora's anxiety
• (35:32) - Opposite peas
• (42:16) - I have the power
• (44:56) - Green M&Ms
• (47:29) - Final thoughts

Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet!

Links
Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/

BIMMHR email: booksimakemyhusbandread@gmail.com

Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl

Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

• (02:38) - Listener question
• (04:48) - Book summary
• (07:26) - SPOILER ALERT
• (07:40) - Jon's review
• (08:28) - Kristy's review
• (09:47) - Key moments recap
• (11:13) - World building
• (12:45) - Rune's origin story
• (15:21) - Good v evil
• (18:50) - Internal struggles
• (20:40) - Moving past the hate
• (28:09) - Relationship dynamcis
• (31:03) - Sacrifices
• (33:59) - Cressida
• (36:08) - The twist
• (40:10) - Introspection
• (43:11) - Go team!
• (45:46) - Dead or alive
• (48:09) - Final thoughts