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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that discusses how smartphones and social media are shaping the mental health of today’s kids and what we can do about it. Is it alarmist or essential? Insightful or obvious? With their blend of curiosity and expertise as parents and English professors, hosts Kacy and Tyler will help you decide if you should read i...

James by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Percival Everett is a #1 New York Times bestseller that retells Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn through the eyes of Jim the slave. Is it a fresh perspective or literary fanfiction? Powerful commentary or provocative posturing? Hosts Kacy and Tyler explore the book’s historical context, its themes, its content, and its impact to help you decide...

The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke is a mix of memoir, investigative reporting, and cultural critique regarding the topic of chronic illness. It was a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for nonfiction. Is it illuminating or overwhelming? Comforting or frustrating? Kacy and Tyler break it all down from its context, to its key takeaways, to its personal impact so you can decide if this...

Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass...