YA, We Read It!

What could be more important than looking for your toxic boyfriend who disappeared under mysterious circumstances? Why, securing an invitation to the hottest Halloween party in existence, of course! Reed has a LOT on her plate. From having no idea where Thomas is, to the Billings Girls hazing her, to rich-boy Walt Whitaker crushing on her, it's hard to believe she's only been at this school for a...

After their summer break, Meggie and Laura are back and hotter than ever as they sit down to discuss the Private Series by Kate Brian. Reed Brennan has just arrived at the rich AF Easton Academy on a full scholarship and immediately finds herself trying to befriend the elusive Billings Girls and crushing on the dreamy Thomas Pearson. Get ready, because for the next 14+ weeks your resident hosts &a...

Once upon a time, two best friends started a podcast and read Scott Westerfeld's famed Uglies Trilogy. And that podcast, was this podcast! That's right, Laura and Meggie are starting their summers by breaking down all their feelings on the series. How can a book written in 2005 somehow feel even more relevant today? And of course, we announce where we're heading for Season 3! If you enjoy the show...

In this very special episode of YA, We Read It! Meggie and Laura are joined by Ellie Petro to deep dive into "Extras." Taking place 3 years after Tally and her friends changed the world, we're introduced to 15-year-old Aya Fuse who has big dreams of being famous. It's an interesting direction for a 4th book, but can it keep up with the trilogy and world we've grown to love? If you enjoy the show p...

**TW: discussions of self-harm in this episode** The big finale of Specials is HERE and war is quickly approaching. You won't want to miss Laura and Meggie talking through the whirlwind wrap-up to the third book. Can Tally and Shay stop what they've accidentally started? Will Tally finally stop being Special? Also, what happened to Zane?! If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, an...

**TW: discussions of self-harm in this episode** Meggie and Laura discuss the next section of Specials, and the stakes are RISING! Is Fausto alive? What happened to Andrew? Will Zane make it to the New Smoke? The hunt is on as Tally and Shay try to find where the New Smoke could possibly be located. And we realize more than ever the damage the Special surgery has done to the Cutters. If you enjoy...

Forget being "bubbly," because, for the newly Special Tally, it's all about being "icy." Shay's in charge of the Cutters (TW: brief mentions of self-harm in this ep!) and she's out to destroy the Smoke by any means necessary. Tune in as Laura and Meggie discuss the chaos that's starting to unfold! If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Ins...

You don't want to miss Meggie and Laura's hot discourse of the last part of Pretties, where Tally is once again alone in the wilderness. It's 1 part Adventure, 1 part Action, and ALL parts "we are still Team David and Fausto is our new favorite character even though he's seldomly mentioned." If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and don't forget to check out the host's Instagram...

***TW: Self Harm*** Everyone's itching to stay as "bubbly" as possible. What does bubbly even mean? In a way, it means absolutely everything, but also nothing at all... poetic, don't you think? Laura and Meggie think so too. They're here to guide you through the next part of Pretties, as Tally and her new-beau Zane (who sadly, still isn't David) try to find a way out of the city. If you enjoy the...

With all the champagne, costume parties, and pleasure gardens, life in New Pretty Town for the newly pretty Tally is (for lack of a better word) pretty great! But of course, Meggie and Laura know everything is not always as it seems (because they read the first book, duh!). Regardless, they are ready to discuss book 2 of Scott Westerfeld's trilogy and all the very pretty and not-so-pretty things t...

This week on YA, We Read It! Your hosts, Laura and Meggie have completely hurled themselves into Uglies world as they rip through the final pages of the first book. Tally has single-handedly (and accidentally) destroyed The Smoke and is on a mission to redeem herself, but like most redemption stories, that's much easier said than done. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and d...

It's time for the second part of Uglies, the first book in Scott Westerfeld's trilogy, and Meggie and Laura are dying to discuss what happens next! Tally makes her way to the elusive haven that is "The Smoke." Once she arrives, her internal tug of war begins: should she stay living in the wild with her new friends and the boy she's falling for? Or should she betray hundreds of people so she can fi...

Embarking on the adventure that will be season 2 of their podcast, Laura and Meggie strap in to read the dystopian Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfeld. In a future world of hoverboards and interface rings, where people get to have a surgery that will turn them pretty forever, what could possibly go wrong? It turns out a lot of things! Like, a LOT of things. If you enjoy the show please rate, review...

Gather round dear listener for a very special episode of YA, We Read It! Meggie and Laura sit down to have a thoughtful discussion and ultimately bring closure to their time reading The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison. First hitting book stores almost 17 years ago, did this early aughts YA series stand the test of time? What drew us in when we were younger? And what do we wish was different now? Pl...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the end of the Clique series, and it was the end of YA, We Read It's 1st season... and you better believe your hosts are ready to wrap up their time reading the Clique books with a bang. It may be the end of the Pretty Committee, but Laura and Meggie are just getting started. If you enjoy the show please rate, review and subscribe, and do...

My little phony? More like Massie's worst nightmares! Meggie and Laura are just one book away from finishing the Clique series and the war between Massie and Claire is on. From lice scares to bed-bug pranks, the former friends are ready to brawl. Your hosts can't help but wonder, is Massie finally losing it? Also, can you buy centipedes at a pet store? If you enjoy the show please rate, review and...

Kicking off this episode, Laura introduces her very own fan theory that puts the book in a brand new lens for her and Meggie. The two discuss Massie's ever-changing mood and stalker-mindset as she tries to force her friends to ditch all their crushes for 9th graders. Does Massie actually have everyone's best interest in mind or is she just trying to lock her own crush down? The answer will not sur...

This week in Clique world: it's the ultimate alpha showdown. Alicia has started a new boy/girl clique and Massie, determined to stay relevant, hires actors to join her new crew. Meanwhile, the annual "Ho Ho Homeless" Fundraiser which donates last season's couture to Westchester's homeless population is fast approaching. Tune in as Meggie and Laura try to make sense of it all! This show is a part o...

It's a big episode for Laura and Meggie as they discuss probably the most relatable Clique book to date. Kristen and Dylan are finally given plots and at the center of the story! Massie starts her own cringe-worthy cheerleading team for the Soccer boys, Kristen finds herself trying to keep everyone happy, Dylan is crushing on Massie's ex, and your hosts discuss which Clique girl would win in a met...

Meggie and Laura dive into the 9th Clique book where lo and behold, Massie and the rest of the Pretty Committee are entering eighth grade on the brink of turning into serious LBRs (Losers Beyond Repair). After a "mysterious" flood, the Briarwood Boys have invaded OCD and Massie's new boyfast means crushes are strictly off-limits. Get your wheelie suitcases ready to go, because in this episode we'r...

Dear listeners, Laura and Meggie, your beloved best friends/hosts, were NOT ready for this one. The Pretty Committee gets the gift of ESP. That's right, they get access to a secret camera that live streams the Briarwood Boys' "Emotional Sensitivity Powwows" (aka Group Therapy) to their secret room in the school basement. Can they use their newfound power for good? Or will it lead to a whole mess o...

Meggie and Laura jump into the 7th Clique book just like the Pretty Committee jumps right back into the 7th Grade after their star-studded expulsion. The school year is ending and that can only mean ONE thing: the 8th-grade alpha, Skye Hamilton, has orchestrated a scavenger hunt for the key to a secret room in their luxurious private school – Duh! Get ready, because it's 'winner gets to take the c...

Laura and Meggie are in for a real doozy as they discuss the 6th Clique book "Dial L for Loser". The girls have just been expelled from their prestigious private school and instead of facing any sort of punishment, they're asked to audition for a big Hollywood movie. (Trust us, we were shocked too!) It's OUT with the New York winter and IN with the California sunshine as the Pretty Committee gets...

This week, hosts and best friends Meggie and Laura are itching to discuss the 5th Clique book where the Pretty Committee is embarking on a co-ed camping trip for President's Day weekend. Will Claire be able to win Cam back? Will Massie be able to keep the secret that she hasn't lip-kissed anyone? Also someone please tell us why Kristen lives under a bed for this entire book?!? If you enjoy the sho...

In this episode, Laura and Meggie discuss the wild-ride that is the fourth book in the Clique series. Alicia's really hot & big-chested cousin, Nina comes all the way from Spain and quickly gives Massie and the rest of the girls a run for their popularity. Nina uses her charm and good looks to steal all the crushes she can, causing a feud between our beloved Pretty Committee and their new neme...