Episode Title: Should We Challenge Ourselves as Readers? A Debate on “Shoulds,” Genres, and Bookish Growth
Can I Bring My Book — the podcast where we, Kat and Amanda, tangentially discuss books... and so much more.
This week, Amanda and Kat dive into the tension between comfort reading and personal growth, all sparked by a spicy internet comment about what books readers should be reading. Is it enough to read only what you want to read? Or does challenging yourself to step outside your favorite genre actually lead to a more fulfilling reading life?
The duo talks about Fable’s April reading challenge, representation in authorship, and why stepping outside your go-to shelf might be the best thing for your book-loving soul. They also touch on how the Can I Bring My Book club selections and monthly Bestie Book Swaps have pushed their own boundaries — sometimes with joy, sometimes with grumbles.
And don’t miss this week’s Trope Talk featuring:
- Beauty and the Beast style romances (complete with demons and purple hair)
- Billionaire boyfriends with suspicious shirt budgets
Books & mentions from this episode:
- Maus by Art Spiegelman: https://amzn.to/3vWgeZT
- That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://amzn.to/3PYaMxM
- Twisted Love by Ana Huang: https://amzn.to/4aMLI88
- Fable app: https://fable.co/
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