Read with Jul

In this week's episode, Jul has a much needed bookish catch up. She shares about the recent author meet and greets that she went to - Annabel Monaghan and Christina Lauren. She also discusses her thoughts on Book of the Month and her idea of possibly cancelling her subscription. She wraps up the episode by talking about some of her new hobbies, including building Lego sets and playing Nintendo...

In this week's episode, Jul shares her Quarter 2 reading stats for 2024, as well as an update on her yearly reading goals. Books read this past week: Middle of the Night by Riley Sager / This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune / The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood (DNF) / Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney Currently reading: You, With a View by Jessica Joyce Children's books...

In this week's episode, Jul shares about her first two weeks at her internship at the public library. Books read this week: The Good Part by Sophie Cousens / Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau / Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams / Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah / Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty / The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden Currently reading: Middle of the Night by Riley...

In this week's episode, Jul talks about her recent and previous meet and greets with author Elin Hilderbrand, author of 30 Nantucket novels. She also shares her recommended reading order of Elin's books. Books read this week: The Infinity Between Us by NS Perkins / Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center / The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey / Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand...

In this week's episode, Jul talks about how she got hired as an elementary school librarian. Books read this past week: The Dead Zone by Stephen King / The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy / Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke / Love at First Book by Jenn McKinlay / The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr Currently reading: The Infinity Between Us by NS Perkins / Happiness for Beginners by Kathe...

In this week's episode, Jul shares how she reads an average of 15+ books per month. Books read this past week: Summer Reading by Annabel Monaghan / Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose / The Vacation by John Marrs (DNF @ 44%) Currently reading: The Dead Zone by Stephen King Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!

In this week's episode, Jul shares how she treated herself when she took herself out on a date last weekend. Books read this past week: The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden / Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum / The Dare by Natasha Preston / If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin Currently reading: Summer Reading by Annabel Monaghan / Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose Books ment...

In this week's episode, Jul shares five ways that she embraces her inner child. She also lists the 30 books she read for her Literacy, Literature and Reading for School and Public Libraries grad course. Books read this past week: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett / She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica / This Used to Be Us by Renee Carlino / Savor It by Tarah DeWitt Currently rea...

In this week's episode, Jul shares the four ways that she utilizes her public library. Books read this past week: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett / Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams Currently reading: Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett / Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Recommendation: Headspace app for meditation NetGalley requests: The Faculty Lounge by Jennifer Mathieu / This...

In this week's episode, Jul shares about why she stopped drinking alcohol and the benefits she's experienced since then. Huberman Lab "What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health" https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=2fa431edca344392 Books read this past week: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett / The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa...

In this week's episode, Jul shares a list of products that promote her cozy lifestyle. Books read this past week: The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber / A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber / The Family Experiment by John Marrs Reading next: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett Amazon affiliate links Hatch Restore 2: https://amzn.to/3QlCkq1 Barefoot Dream...

In this week's episode, Jul gives daily updates on the books that she reads throughout her spring break. Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode!

In this week's episode, Jul reviews her Quarter 1 reading stats of 2024 and checks in on her reading goals of the year. Books read this past week: The Women by Kristin Hannah/ Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth / Everyone is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf / The Next Best Fling by Gabriella Gamez / Animal Farm by George Orwell / The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden Currently reading: Wey...

In this episode, Jul interviews audiobook narrator Leslie Howard. Leslie shares about her recording rituals, her love for narrating, her hope to write a book herself one day, and more! Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!

In this week's episode, Jul shares all about Abby Jimenez's romance books. The Friend Zone The Happy Ever After Playlist Life's Too Short Part of Your World Yours Truly Just for the Summer Books read this past week: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren / The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden / Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez / Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin / Annie...

In this week's episode, Jul sits down with bookstagrammer and podcaster Lydia from Literature with Lydia to discuss annotating. Thank you for listening and be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Happy reading!

In this week's episode, Jul talks about the reasons why she typically doesn't buy books. Books read this past week: Funny Story by Emily Henry / Summers End by Juneau Black / Who We Are Now by Lauryn Chamberlain Currently reading: Tangled Up in You by Christina Lauren Recommendation: Open Dyslexic font on Kindle More information on Open Dyslexic font: https://www.handtalk.me/en/blog/dyslex...

In this week's episode, Jul talks about judging books based on their covers. Books read this past week: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins / The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren / I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell / The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer / The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center / Bride by Ali Hazelwood (DNF) Currently reading: Funny Story by Emily Henry / Sum...

In this week's episode, Jul shares about her Barnes & Noble date night! Books read this past week: Fairy Tale by Stephen King / Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera / The Catch by Amy Lea Currently reading: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins / The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren NetGalley March: The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren / The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer /...

In this week's episode, Jul shares her thoughts on Freida McFadden. She shares the summaries and ratings of the books she's read by her, and mentions the McFadden books that are on her TBR. Jul also discusses the stolen plot accusations that McFadden has been facing. Books read this past week: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner / House Rules by Jodi Picoult / Twilight Falls by Juneau...

In this week's episode, Jul shares how she gets access to early copies of books. She explains how she uses Netgalley and the Penguin Random House Audio app. Books read this past week: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke / Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke / The Teacher by Freida McFadden / The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin / Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler Currently reading: The Other Mot...

This episodes contains spoilers of The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. Enjoy this bonus episode of readwithjul!

In this week's episode, Jul has the pleasure of interviewing Gareth Brown, the author of The Book of Doors. The Book of Doors is Gareth's debut novel, and it releases on February 13th in the US and February 15th in the UK. This is a spoiler-free episode, but if you want to hear Jul's full thoughts on this book, be sure to listened to this week's bonus episode, which highlights her...

In this week's episode, Jul discusses her MLIS program so far, including the courses she has taken, the courses she is currently taking, the courses she plans to take, and her plan post-graduation. Books read this past week: Caraval by Stephanie Garber / Exes and Os by Amy Lea / Matilda by Roald Dahl / The Institute by Stephen King / Ready or Not by Cara Bastone / Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rac...

In this week's episode, Jul sits down with Brooke Crites to discuss her role as an editor and proofreader. Brooke's currently reading: As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson Brooke's book recommendations: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay / Book Lovers by Emily Henry Brooke's author spotlight: Emily Henry Brooke's Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookclubatbrookes Brooke's email...