All Episodes

October 15, 2025 39 mins

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 48 - “Five Stars, Please.” As always, Jillian and Erin have a fresh batch of book recommendations they’re excited to share.

So pour yourself something warm, grab a blanket, and let’s talk about what we’ve been reading lately. Erin and Jillian always want you to feel like the third reader in our chat. With any luck, you’ll leave this episode with at least one new title to put on your library holds list—and maybe even your next favorite book.”

In This Episode:

  • Erin and Jillian check in on how their reading and lives have been going. 
  • It’s time to share their 3 books each! What will the ladies bring to the show this week? Tune in to find out. 
  • Mentioned in This Episode: Cozy Christmas Reads 2024
  • Next up, is Hot Takes and today Jillian and Erin are talking about a reel that Mychal Threets put out about rating books. Watch it HERE.
  • Mentioned in this Episode: Medium Lady Reads 45.
  • Jillian and Erin wrap up with the holds list. Listen in to find out what’s on each woman’s hold list.

Books Mentioned In This Episode:

  • The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy
  • Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver
  • Winging It with You by Chip Pons
  • I Leave It Up to You by Jinwoo Chong
  • The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
  • Me, But Better by Olga Khazan
  • Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan
  • We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter
  • All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
  • The Plan by Kendra Adachi
  • If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
  • Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
  • People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.