The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

The Read-Along: A Mini Book Club For Your Ears

Taking you on a journey through a good book, one chapter at a time.

Episodes

January 9, 2026 17 mins

Episode 426 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 18

Everything goes badly for pretty much everyone. Scott wonders if there's anyone actually competent in this kingdom, while Anita loves it when someone speaks in the wrong font.

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Episode 425 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 17

With his back against the wall, Gav watches two different rituals fall apart. Anita gets swept up in the chaotic pace, while Scott speculates on who has finally decided to make an appearance.

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December 26, 2025 12 mins

Episode 425 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 16

Gav can't get a moment alone to find a key. Scott and Anita liken this chapter to a theatrical farce.

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Episode 424 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 15

Gav comes up with a cunning plan to solve one of his many dilemmas. Anita hopes the endgame is our protagonist running a dark wizard tourist trap, while Scott remembers a clue from the first chapter.

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Episode 423 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 14

Gav's problems worsen as the day of the ritual dawns. Anita and Scott discuss the problem of trying to blow up a whale.

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Episode 422 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 13

Gav finally learns most of Zarconar's evil scheme, but it may be too late to foil it. Anita and Scott discuss the temptation for Gav to get his memories back, and how that might impact his arc.

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Episode 421 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 12

Gav enlists some help in hatching a sneaky plan. Scott is actually impressed with Gav's idea to slip by some wars, while Anita settles on her favourite character.

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November 21, 2025 25 mins

Episode 420 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 11

The evil wizards gather, the garlic festival is in full swing, and heroes keep storming the keep. Scott and Anita engage in some wild speculatation over what's up with Eliasha.

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Episode 419 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 10

Gav's first guest shows up early, and surprises abound. Anita is delighted by the latest plot twist, while Scott is impressed at how smart Gav is in dealing with Valevna.

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Episode 418 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 9

The Garlic Festival begins while Gav experiences an existential crisis. Scott is rooting for Gav's face turn to rub off on other characters, while Anita puts on her armchair psychologist hat.

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Episode 417 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 8

Gav fails to call off a garlic festival and learns someone else is the architect of his woes. Anita loves the positive attitude of the mayor, while Scott wonders if anything will ever start to go right for Gav.

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Episode 416 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 7

Eliasha figures things out, and Gav realizes he's got a week to sort things out. Anita is pleased at how much she likes Gav's minions, while Scott is amused by Xaxus' mad science schtick.

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Episode 415 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 6

Gav decides to put his trust in someone. Scott wonders if Gav has hit rock bottom yet, while Anita speculates over his deal with the knowledge demon.

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October 10, 2025 17 mins

Episode 414 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 5

Gav discovers you need to dress for success. Anita keeps falling more in love with the goblins, while Scott wonders if the "good" kingdom maybe isn't.

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Episode 413 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 4

Eliasha outsmarts a demon, and Gav decides to try this "good" thing. Anita gushes to Scott about how much she loves the idea of a garlic festival.

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September 26, 2025 21 mins

Episode 412 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 3

Gav tries various means of gathering information, including his own notes, an evil sorceress, and a demon. Anita feels bad for a princess, while Scott speculates on what the plan actually is.

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September 19, 2025 16 mins

Episode 411 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 2

Gav fakes his way through a zoom meeting with his boss, and has a disastrous dinner date. Scott considers royal privilege, while Anita thinks Gav is doing as well as he could so far.

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Episode 410 "Dreadful" by Caitlin Rozakis, Chapter 1

New book alert! Gav plays it cool after he wakes up in an evil wizard's lair, and discovers he's the evil wizard. Anita is already in love with the goblins, while Scott coins the term "zoom mirror."

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Episode 409 "The Frame-Up" by Gwenda Bond, Final Overview

Anita and Scott discuss themes, character arcs, and whether Chevhov's dog paid off. And of course, Anita's favourite part, "Make That Movie!"

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Episode 408 "The Frame-Up" by Gwenda Bond, Chapter Thirty-Two

The denouement and a brand new job. Anita gushes to Scott about the inclusion of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.

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