Medium Lady Reads

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 31, “Your Reading Slump is Totally Normal.” This week, Erin and Jillian are here to remind you that reading is self-care, so grab your latest read and join in for our reviews and book chat. In This Episode: The ladies start the episode by checking in with each other to see how their reading is going. It’s time for book reviews! The ladie...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 30, “Would You Try a DNF Challenge?”   We’re deep into the Autumn season and the temperatures in Erin and Jillian’s neck of the woods are beginning to reflect this. If you’re ready to curl up with a book and your favorite cup of tea, we’ve got you covered with more book recommendations! In This Episode: It’s time for the check-in! Erin a...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 29, “Somewhere Beyond the Sea-quel.” October is here, as is the beautiful Autumn weather which is perfect for curling up with a great book. Erin and Jillian have 5 new books to share with you to start your autumn reading. In this Episode: The ladies check-in to see how their reading has been going.  Time to drop into the meat of the episo...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 28, “Your TBR is a Version of Your Ideal Self.” September is over, but that doesn’t mean the book fun stops! Erin and Jillian are coming to you today with loads of new book recommendations, so get that pen and paper out, and let’s go.  In This Episode: The ladies check in to see how their reading is going and even mention a few books in t...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 27, “Escape and Put Your Face in a Book.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian are sharing a new selection of books. Books so good you’ll want to run to your library’s hold list and request them ASAP. In This Episode: The episode begins with both woman checking-in on how their reading is going. Mentioned in this episode: The Joy of the Buddy...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 26, “They Can’t All Be 5 Stars.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their latest books, even those that may not have been 5 stars. This allows you to choose whether to read them or not!  In This Episode: Both ladies check in on how their reading lives are going.  It’s time to jump into the heart of the episode, Jillian and Erin share...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 25, “The End of Summer and Genre Jumping.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian share their end-of-summer reading and all the genre-jumping books they’re reading. In This Episode: The ladies jump right in with their reading check-in. How many books did Erin read on her vacation? Tune in to find out! What is Jillian’s pet peeve regarding book...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 24, “Welcome Back to Season 2.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian introduce the new season of Medium Lady Reads and all of the new changes that will come along with it.   In This Episode: The ladies check-in with each other to see how their break had been.  Erin introduces the new format of the podcast. Time for the reading check-in: Jill...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 23, “The Best Books of 2024 - SO FAR.” In this episode, Erin and Jillian discuss their favorite books of the year so far. Since it is mid-June and mid-year, it’s the perfect time to catch up and see what books have been the standouts up until now. In This Episode: It’s time to celebrate! Medium Lady Reads turned 1 year old - join us in ce...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 22, “The BIPOC Alphabet Reading Challenge with guest Alesia Galati.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin welcome their first guest host, Alesia Galati ! They’re discussing Alesia’s BIPOC Alphabet Reading Challenge.  Jillian and Erin would love it if you shared what diverse authors you’re reading! Be sure to tag them on Instagram, Jillian is...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 21, “The Beach Read is -That Way.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin start looking toward summer! With summer right around the corner, many of us are looking for those perfect books to enjoy under the sun. Erin and Jillian are huge fans of seasonal reading and just like their spooky book episode last fall, this episode will embrace the se...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 20, “Our Last Three Reads - Spring 2024.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin will review the last three books they’ve read, and as they said back in Episode 15 , they stay true to listing their actual last three books. They want to appeal to all their listeners' wide and varied tastes.  Jillian and Erin would love it if you checked in...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 19, “Checking in On our 2024 Reading Goals.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are checking in on how their 2024 reading goals are progressing and how it’s impacting their reading. Back in episode 14, Erin and Jillian listed off some of their reading goals for the coming year, and now it’s time for a check-in! Jillian and Erin would love...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 18, “Read This, Not That.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are having a "Read This, Not That" book conversation. Read This, Not That is all about sharing book substitutions—recommending books for each person’s reading taste. It's about acknowledging that not every book is for everyone and offering alternatives that might...

Hello, Hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 17, “Library Etiquette and Why Dear Abby Got it So Wrong.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are diving into the realm of library etiquette and why it’s essential in fostering a positive reading environment. Libraries are sanctuaries for book lovers and many others within our communities, and understanding proper etiquette ensures that ev...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 16, “Romanticize your reading with a seasonal TBR.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing are exploring how readers (them included) embrace the season and curate their reading lists according to that season. Be sure to tag them ( @jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady ) on Instagram, and share whether you’re a seasonal reader or no...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 15, “Our Last Three Reads - Winter 2024.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are sharing their last three reads from the past few months - and while it’s tempting they both stay true to listing the actual three books they’ve read and hopefully they’re able to appeal to their listeners wide and varied tastes. Be sure to tag them ( @jillianf...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 14, “Our Reading Goals 2024.” In this episode, Jillian and Erin are excited to share their reading goals for the new year. Be sure to tag them ( @jillianfindinghappy and @medium.lady ) on Instagram, and share your reading goals with them. In This Episode: The ladies check-in and share how their reading is going.  It’s time to reflect on t...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 13, “Our Best Books of 2023.” In this episode the ladies are so excited to talk ALL about their favorite books from 2023 and what made these books their favorite of the year.  In This Episode: Erin and Jillian check-in on how their reading is going for these first few weeks of the new year.  Erin encourages our readers to reflect on their...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 12, Cozy Christmas Reads 2023; Featuring Ali Oppenlaender and Stephanie Cunningham . This week’s episode is extra special, because not only do you have Erin and Jillian, but you have the other two members of their Buddy Read Group, Ali and Stef. Together they’re going to be discussing their favorite cozy books that would be perfect to rea...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 11, The Joy of the Buddy Read; Featuring Ali Oppenlaender and Stephanie Cunningham . This week’s episode is extra special, because not only do you have Erin and Jillian, but you have the other two members of their Buddy Read Group, Ali and Stef. Together they’re going to be discussing Buddy Reads, what they are and how they work for Jilli...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 10, “Crush Your Reading Goals with a Killer Holds List” In this episode the ladies are so excited to bring you another Library-themed episode! This episode is all about one of Erin’s favorite library hacks, making the most of the library holds. In this Episode: Erin and Jillian share how their reading is going - Jillian shares a tidbit th...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 9, “Welcome to Spooky Reading Season!” With Jillian as the resident Autumn and Halloween lover and one of the co-hosts of Medium Lady Reads, Erin and Jillian couldn’t let spooky season pass without doing an episode where they share their favorite reads for the Fall / Spooky season. In episode 9 of Medium Lady Reads, Erin and Jillian dive...

Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads this is episode 8, the books we wish we could go back to read for the first time. If you remember, back in episode 5 of this podcast, Erin mentioned that she and Jillian should cover the topic, which books they could read again for the first time… And, today is that episode!  In this episode, Erin and Jillian talk about the books that left an indelible m...

Hello! Hi! Welcome to Episode 7 of the Medium Lady Reads Podcast! In today’s episode Erin and Jillian are going to be discussing their latest three reads and providing some reviews and recommendations for books you’ll be sure to want to add to YOUR to be read list! If your TBR (to be read) pile isn’t large enough yet, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and be sure to tag us on Instagram t...