The DadReadThis’s Podcast
come with us as my daughter suggest books and we talk about the books she has read and the books that I’m reading. A fun walk down a lane of a passion for reading great books. Her fav include Sara J Maas and Rebecca Yarros. My favs Include Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Orson Scott Card and Gerg Hurwitz.
Episodes
In this episode, Joe B and Kailani review 'Yumi and the Nightmare Painter' by Brandon Sanderson, exploring its themes of romance, adventure, and character development. They discuss the unique storytelling style of Sanderson, the significance of art as a reflection of mastery, and the impact of societal systems on individual lives. The conversation delves into the characters' journeys of self-discovery, the role of manipulation and ...
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Joe B and Kailani welcome Katie from 'Katie Read Smut' to discuss their recent reads, including 'Overruled' and 'Prison Healer.' The conversation explores themes of romance, character development, and the impact of parenting on reading habits. Katie shares her fast reading techniques and the use of various apps to track her reading progress. The hosts engage in a lively discussion about the emo...
Kailani and I review Remarkably Bright Creatures.
In this episode, we rocket into Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary—complete with Kailani’s signature sound effects (pew pew!). We unpack the high-stakes science, wild plot twists, and why Ryland Grace is such a compelling (and reluctant) hero. Along the way, we dive into common themes we’ve noticed across our book picks—like memory, identity, and what it really means to be brave. Come for the interstellar survival, stay for the bickerin...
#brandonSanderson #Redrising #Anamorphs Today we welcome Gideon to the podcast. We talk about anamorphs, Gideon's love a books from a very young age. His dedication to Brandon Sanderson with some Red Rising in the mix. Come take a walk with us as we explore more books
In this episode, we unpack Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and Off to Be the Wizard, two wildly different books that sparked wildly entertaining disagreements. From video game metaphors to time-traveling tech bros, we argue about character motivations, plot twists, and whether or not any of this makes sense. Expect sharp insights, hotter takes, and at least one unresolved disagreement by the end. Come for the literary analysis...
In this episode of Dad Read This, we take a detour from the usual TBR chaos and dive into the real-life magic of book signings! We chat about our adventures meeting authors IRL, what surprised us, and why book people are the best people. Plus, we circle back to the books we committed to in the last episode — did we actually read them? (Spoiler: someone might be falling behind 👀). And of course, we shout out some of our favorite B...
In this episode, we dive into the world of blind book recommendations — no covers, no context, just vibes. Kailani throws a stack of mysterious reads at Dad, and somehow, miraculously, convinces him to finally read one. 🥳 We’ve officially committed to reading each other’s picks… but will our TBR truce hold strong, or totally backfire? Tune in to find out which books sparked our interest, and whether we’re about to regret everythin...
Kailani and I talk about Magic systems. Books that have card magic like magic the gathering. We end talking about "On a Pale Horse" by Piers Anthony. Enjoy the ride
We review our favorite series. We talk about about Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn. We talked about why it's our favorite.
Kailani wants to be a booktok girly. We talk about book buying bans and the majority vote required to get out of the book buying ban. Where to get cheap books. "Red Rising Review" review, "Throne of Glass" dad's not in love with the book.
Kailani and I start our podcast together. How did we become readers of great books and what started us on this path. Come take a walk down this road of reading good book with great characters, and awesome action.
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