Books We Should've Read Podcast

Ashley and Kelly open Season 6 with Kristina Forest's Spring 2022 release "Zyla & Kai." This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley and Kelly give you a peek into the Season 6 Booklist. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley and Kelly play catch-up. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley and Kelly talk about the afterlife. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley and Kelly play sports. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley and Kelly play a round of "Who Said Dat?" This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldveread Ashley: @bashweiser Kelly B: @kellylikestoread

Ashley opens the season finale with the last page of Banwo's 2022 debut, "When We Were Birds". She thinks the writing style is poetic though didn't love that one character was favored over the other. It's currently a DNF for Kelly, but she promises to finish it one day.  Kelly's hosting Kristina Forest's book launch for Zyla and Kai Tuesday, 6/7! Click here for more info. This podcast is a Bo...

Ashley opens this episode with the last page of Jayne Allen's debut "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted." Kelly thinks the main character needs better friends, a life coach, and to chill tf out. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Community: @booksweshouldv...

Kelly begins this episode with the last page of RM Virtues' debut novel "Drag Me Up." Ashley isn't a Greek Mythology enthusiast like her co-host, but she feels inspired by its sexiness. Give this one a listen if you appreciate a good threesome tutorial, too.  This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. M...

Ashley and Kelly open this week's episode with the last page of Charmaine Wilkerson's 2022 debut "Black Cake." They marvel at the deep, dark secrets parents keep, harp on interconnectedness, and do it all without giving any spoilers. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover ....

Ashley and Kelly open this week's episode with the last page of Natasha Bowen's 2022 debut, "Skin of the Sea." This "Little Mermaid" inspired tale is very Black, beautiful and drenched in Yoruba magic. They can't stop gushing about it, and you won't be able to either. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @T...

Ashley and Kelly begin this episode with the last page of Braithwaite's My Sister, the Serial Killer, and obsessed over their love for the main character. Yes... the serial killer. Her murderous tendencies are necessary evils to them, and... you have to listen to the episode to understand. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media...

Ashley and Kelly open Season 5 with the last page of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's popular suspense thriller "Mexican Gothic." They talk about unlikely heroes and why it's always a good idea to leave casualties behind. This podcast is a Books We Should’ve Read production, with sound engineering and editing by About Right Media. Music produced by @Ty. MakesBeats and @DonavanGlover . Connect with us! Commu...

Ashley and Kelly discuss 2022 book releases they can't wait to read. Season 5 premieres March 15, 2022.

Ashley and Kelly discuss books that would make great movies. Season 5 premieres March 15, 2022.

Ashley and Kelly discuss must-see film and tv adaptations of their favorite books. Season 5 premieres March 15, 2022.

This week Ashley and Kelly revisit another novel by Tia Williams The Perfect Find. They talk relationships with huge age differences, and realize that just because someone is older, doesn't always mean they are wiser.

Ashley and Kelly chat about their reading goals in 2022, and what they envision for the future of BWSR.

This week Ashley and Kelly discuss The Jezebel by Dylan Allen. They share their thoughts on who this book was written for and try to figure out “if we aren’t the target audience, who is?”

This week Ashley and Kelly get cozy with Behind The Scenes by Christina C. Jones. They share their opinions on the importance of strong female characters in stories, fangirl over the angsty male lead, and question why there seems to be a theme with romance novels and ain’t shit family.

This week Ashley and Kelly recap The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon. They discuss their concerns with the main female character Taylor, justice for Jamar, and finally getting romance novel parents who are decent human beings.

This week Ashley and Kelly fall head over heels for Tia Williams’ 7 Days In June. Soul quenching is the only way to describe this novel. Feel all of the feels with the ladies and let’s discuss who would play Eva and Shane in a movie.

This week Ashley and Kelly continue their journey in the romance genre with How To Find A Princess by Alyssa Cole. Opinions were strong this episode, but both agreed that Bez is their favorite.

This week Ashley and Kelly take on YA romance and get a sweet introduction with I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest. A coming of tale that brings two childhood friends turned frenemies together for a world wind few days of growth, understanding, and love.

This week Ashley and Kelly jump into the romance world with Kennedy Ryan’s Reel. They breakdown the importance of believing in yourself and your craft and how sometimes family just ain’t shit.