On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are working to navigate rising tensions between a utopian city and an underprivileged, lower city. They bring author K.E. Andrews into their mission to help them understand the complicated relationship dynamics and travel through time/dimensions to save the world from...themselves? That's right! Today's TV Tuesday is a discussion of the Netflix gem, Arca...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are still on Indiemission! They're covering the second half of Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur and trying to put all the creepy pieces of this story together. They also chat about some comedy specials, Seanan McGuire's Wayward Children series, and rewatching Buffy. *This episode contains SPOILERS for Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur. Spoiler section begins at: 19 min...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are delighted to have been able to talk with Jendia Gammon about her Amethyst Lantern series which has a new book, The Secret of the Sapphire Sentinel , out on October 21st! Jendia shares how she incorporates her love for science/nature in her books and how her sense of adventure led her to write YA. She also shares some great advice for aspiring writers and how s...

Send us Fan Mail It's Indiemission time!!! Hannah and Laura are covering Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur and questioning if their love for this book means that they need more therapy. They also talk about YA novels that they recently read, British television, and different relationship dynamics in Gilmore Girls. *This episode contains SPOILERS for Revenge Arc by Cat Voleur. * **CW for the episode:...

Send us Fan Mail As of October 7th, Queen Demon by Martha Wells is officially out in the world!! So in order to properly prepare, Hannah and Laura are discussing the first book in The Rising World series, Witch King! *This episode contains SPOILERS for Witch King by Martha Wells and mild spoilers for Queen Demon by Martha Wells. * Media Mentions: Witch King by Martha Wells Queen Demon by Martha We...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are thrilled to have the author of The Singing Hills Cycle, Nghi Vo, on today's episode to discuss the newest addition to the series, A Mouthful of Dust!! Nghi talks about the power of storytelling, inspirations for her series, and the ways that food connects people.  **CW for the episode: discussions of violence, famine, death, cannibalism ** *This episode c...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are wrapping up The Year of the Dresden and trying to remember what happened in Jim Butcher's book, White Night. They also discuss the relevancy of a book Laura read for her book club, a TV show that hit too close to home for Hannah, and the amount of time Hannah has spent exploring on Silksong...so far. *This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are traveling through time to solve a mystery and questioning what moves to make next. That's right! They are discussing Prime Video's hidden gem, Undone!!! Laura convinced Hannah to watch one of her favorites and is thrilled to discuss the way mental health, culture, relationships, and generational trauma are portrayed in this fast-paced, science fictio...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are finishing up Jim Butcher's White Night and they really would like Harry Dresden to wake them up from this psychic nightmare. They also chat about horror novels, a fun graphic novel, and a Netflix show that Hannah easily convinces Laura not to watch. *This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. * **CW for the episode: discussions of murd...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are covering the middle third of Jim Butcher's book, White Night, and are questioning if Harry Dresden's "scared straight" methods are effective. They also chat about a fun sci-fi book series, Murderbot the TV show, re-reading books, and Taskmaster. *This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 46 mi...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are beginning White Night by Jim Butcher...and they are actually enjoying the book so far? The jury's still out. Harry Dresden might be in love with his sister. They also chat about their recent trip to see a live podcast recording, board games they've been playing, and how great Nghi Vo's works are.  *This episode contains SPOILERS for White Night...

Send us Fan Mail It's that time again! Hannah and Laura are choosing the next book that they will be covering during Indie Intermission! Be sure to check out all of the books mentioned in today's episode and show these independently published works some love! You can find all of the books mentioned in today's episode on our blog: IndieMission No. 8 – On Wednesdays We Read Podcast Me...

Send us Fan Mail Author Alison Cochrun is BACK!!! Alison answers all of Hannah and Laura's questions on her new book, Every Step She Takes , its inspirations, chasing new dreams as an adult, and how writing this book was different from writing her previous works. Every Step She Takes  is out today (9/2/2025)!!! Be sure to pick it up at your local library or independent bookstore! *This episod...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are finishing up their discussion of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. They chat about Harry Dresden's relationships, his eternal guilt, and his ability to give a rousing speech. They also discuss another urban fantasy book set in Chicago, Taskmaster, and board games they've played recently. *This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. S...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura finish Proven Guilty in today's episode and, shockingly, Harry Dresden was not the guilty party. They also chat about a great horror novel, some manga that Laura read, a fascinating nonfiction book, and some terrifying/enlightening documentaries. *This episode contains SPOILERS for Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 44 min 31 secs. * *CW...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are joined in today's episode by fellow book podcaster, Dylan, of the Friends Talking Fantasy podcast! They're going up, up, up with their voices discussing K-Pop Demon Hunters!!! The trio discusses the movie, its themes, the amazing vocals, and favorite moments. Baby, this episode was GOLDEN! **This episode contains SPOILERS for K-Pop Demon Hunters. **...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are in the middle of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and are struggling to figure out how everything connects and what is actually relevant. There may in fact be a lot of things that don't add much to this story. They also chat about a fun romance audiobook, a graphic novel that highlights natural disasters, and the zaniness of Tim Burton movies. *This episode c...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher and they are really starting to question if Harry Dresden should be allowed near children. It seems unwise for Michael to let him babysit. Hannah also influenced Laura to watch season 19 of Taskmaster, so they both gush over the contestants, Laura has a new favorite rom-com, and Hannah talks about how su...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura were so thrilled to be joined by author, Jordan Ifueko, to discuss her Raybearer duology and her most recent release, The Maid and the Crocodile !! Jordan discusses how she develops characters who challenge societal norms, her interest in the working class and its representation, and writing about parental trauma for a younger audience. She also shares about a boo...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat by discussing the characters and themes. They question Harry's relationships, wonder about his mental health, and make guesses about what is next to come in the series. They also chat about a movie soundtrack Laura is loving, a Slavic folklore novella that Hannah recently read, and an actor whos...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are fighting crime in Hell's Kitchen and decide to team up with fellow vigilante, Adam Bassett! The trio discusses Daredevil: Born Again , its themes, what will happen in the next season, and Daredevil's relevance today. They also try to determine if their enjoyment is directly correlated to more screentime for Vincent D'Onofrio. **This episode cont...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are finishing up the final third of Dead Beat by Jim Butcher and Laura is immensely proud to have finally guessed a plot point correctly, while Hannah's not convinced that Harry should aim to live to 500. They also chat about television that hits too close to home, a newly released novella, and a television series that doesn't leave its viewers hanging....

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are covering chapters 15 through 28 of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat and having a... [plot twist]...great time? This is a romp of a book that may or may not take place during the summer. Hannah and Laura also chat about a hilariously cringey TV show, a shark movie marathon, and some incredibly creative fantasy books they've been reading. **This episode contain...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are gluttons for punishment. They are back in "The Year of the Dresden," covering the seventh book in Jim Butcher's series, Dead Beat, which may or may not be a great book. To be determined. Laura also continues to gush about The Bloodsworn Saga, and Hannah shares about a teen show that she's bingeing and the current season of Taskmaster. *This...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to finally be able to interview author, Rebecca Crunden! Rebecca is a prolific writer and champion of independently published works. She chatted with Hannah and Laura about her book, The Strange Gray Everything , inspirations for her writing, and literary "pet peeves." Be sure to pick up all of her work or request them at your local library!...