Medium Lady Reads
Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
Episodes
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 44 - can you believe it? Erin and Jillian are so happy you’re here.
Jillian and Erin have six new book recommendations to share with you today, plus all the cozy, nerdy, bookish vibes you know and love. So grab a drink, get comfy, and it’s time to dive in!
In This Episode:
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 43, “Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile.”
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's time to talk about the books that’ll keep you company on park benches, road trips, backyard loungers—or wherever your sunny days might take you. Whether you’re deep in your TBR, building your summer stack, or just here for a cozy bookish chat—Jillian and ...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 42, “Thaw your Reading List and Get Ready For Summer.”
Whether you're building your summer TBR, looking for something to dive into on a sunny afternoon, or just hoping to discover a story that sticks with you, Erin and Jillian got something that might just become your next favorite. So settle in, get cozy (or throw on your shades if you’re listening poolside), and let...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 41, “A Real Dud of a Thriller... plus What is a Novella And Do we Like Them?”
Erin and Jillian are so happy to be back with you this week—and of course, they've got more great books to share that they think you'll love! Whether you're looking for your next cozy read, something to make you laugh, or a story that’ll completely sweep you away, they've got...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 40, “Wonderful Publishers Behind Wonderful Authors.”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Erin and Jillian are excited to land in a new “decade” of episodes. The ladies are both in their 40s and they’ve hit their stride with the podcast as they arrive at episode forty. This episode will continue to bring you all the content you love! Book recs, cozy vibes and hot takes, Jill...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 39, “Are Celebrity Memoirs Clogging your TBR?”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Be sure to get settled in, cue up the latest episode, open your TBR tracker, and get ready to add 6+ more books to your stack.
In This Episode:
- The ladies check in, sharing how their reading and life is going.
- Both women share what types of books they’re bringing to the show for this episode...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 38, “Sneaky Censorship in the Bookish Community.”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Thanks to daylight savings time we’re all enjoying a bit more evening sunshine, and today’s recommendations are sure to brighten your day! Today Erin and Jillian are bringing you another stack of books for your future TBR
In This Episode:
- Erin and Jillian check in on how they’re reading...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 37, “MLR Ep 37 Ebooks or Physical Copies - Which do you prefer?”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! The snow banks are sky high, but spring is right around the corner, we swear - and this week Erin and Jillian are sharing various books that you can add to your Spring TBR.
In This Episode:
- To start the show, Erin and Jillian check-in on how their lives and reading i...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 36, “Beware the Spoiler Police.”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Make sure you have your holds list ready because if one thing is certain, Erin and Jillian are bringing you loads more book recommendations in this episode.
In This Episode:
- Erin and Jillian start the episode like they usually do by sharing how they’re reading and life is going.
- The ladies share their rev...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 35, “We’re Back with Our 2025 Reading Goals.”
Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! Erin and Jillian are excited to be back on mic to talk books and the library. They’re returning “rested and refreshed” after their January hiatus and can’t wait to share some of their latest reads.
In This Episode:
- The ladies welcome you back and share a check-in on how their life and readi...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 34, “The end of another year of reading.”
It’s the end of another year of reading and we’re excited to celebrate all those books that we loved this year. This episode wraps up 2024 with reviews of our favourites from the second half of the year. Plus, we’ll give our final reflections on our 2024 reading goals that we set way back in January! Feels like ages ago!
In This Epi...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 33, “Cozy Christmas Reads 2024.”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… time for the fourth annual Cozy Christmas Reads episode! This episode is special because Jillian and Erin are joined by two additional guests, Stephanie Cunningham and Ali Oppenlaender. The four women come together yearly (previous episodes are linked below), to share each year’s picks for a cozy Ch...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 32, “Romanticize Your Reading Life.”
This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that when the world is a dumpster fire, you can still count on your books! Take a break from the doom-scrolling and come join them for book chat, library love, and, of course, hot takes!
In This Episode:
- The ladies begin with their regular check-in. They share how their reading is goi...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 31, “Your Reading Slump is Totally Normal.”
This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that reading is self-care, so grab your latest read and join in for our reviews and book chat.
In This Episode:
- The ladies start the episode by checking in with each other to see how their reading is going.
- It’s time for book reviews! The ladies share their reviews of the latest...
Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 30, “Would You Try a DNF Challenge?”
We’re deep into the Autumn season and the temperatures in Erin and Jillian’s neck of the woods are beginning to reflect this. If you’re ready to curl up with a book and your favorite cup of tea, we’ve got you covered with more book recommendations!
In This Episode:
- It’s time for the check-in! Erin and Jillian check in to share how t...
Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 29, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quel.”
October is here, as is the beautiful Autumn weather which is perfect for curling up with a great book. Erin and Jillian have 5 new books to share with you to start your autumn reading.
In this Episode:
- The ladies check-in to see how their reading has been going.
- Time to drop into the meat of the episode! Jillian and Erin each share the...
Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 28, “Your TBR is a Version of Your Ideal Self.”
September is over, but that doesn’t mean the book fun stops! Erin and Jillian are coming to you today with loads of new book recommendations, so get that pen and paper out, and let’s go.
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Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 27, “Escape and Put Your Face in a Book.”
In this episode, Erin and Jillian are sharing a new selection of books. Books so good you’ll want to run to your library’s hold list and request them ASAP.
In This Episode:
- The episode begins with both woman checking-in on how their reading is going.
- Mentioned in this episode: The Joy of the Buddy Read
- Erin starts the episode off by...
Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 26, “They Can’t All Be 5 Stars.”
In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their latest books, even those that may not have been 5 stars. This allows you to choose whether to read them or not!
In This Episode:
- Both ladies check in on how their reading lives are going.
- It’s time to jump into the heart of the episode, Jillian and Erin share their latest three reads. To know ...
Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 25, “The End of Summer and Genre Jumping.”
In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their end-of-summer reading and all the genre-jumping books they’re reading.
In This Episode:
- The ladies jump right in with their reading check-in. How many books did Erin read on her vacation? Tune in to find out!
- What is Jillian’s pet peeve regarding books from the library? You must listen...
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