On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura were THRILLED to be able to interview Quenby Olson, the author of Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons! Quenby was such a delight and it was a joy to talk with her about this beautiful book. Be sure to buy Miss Percy's Pocket Guide or request it from your library today!  You can find Quenby Olson at:  https://quenbyolson.w...

Send us Fan Mail Don't worry, the podcast title is unrelated to the book Hannah and Laura are covering. Hannah and Laura are still on Indie Intermission and LOVING Quenby Olson's book, Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons.  This week they cover the second half of this wonderful indie book. They also chat about Star Wars, Emily Henry, and fun sitcoms t...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are on vacation...I mean, INDIE INTERMISSION! WOO! This week they are covering the first half of Quenby Olson's book, Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons. They also chat about the Royal family, good law-related television, and books that are "having a moment." Media Mentions: Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to th...

Send us Fan Mail The three Hannahs have gathered to talk about the absolutely wonderful book, The Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True! This book and its author, Sean Gibson, are an absolute delight! Be sure to pick up or request a copy TODAY. You can follow Sean on Twitter (@gibknight), Instagram (@thatseangibsonguy), and seangibsonauthor.com Media Mentions: The Part About The Dragon Was (Most...

Send us Fan Mail It's all about Murderbot! Hannah and Laura are wrapping up season 3 (for now) and doing an episode focusing on Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries! Media Mentions: All Systems Red by Martha Wells Artificial Condition by Martha Wells Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells Exit Strategy by Martha Wells Network Effect by Martha Wells Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells Home: Habitat, Ra...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to have been able to talk with award winning author, Fonda Lee, about her new novella Untethered Sky! Buy Untethered Sky or request it from your library, and be sure to follow Fonda to keep up to date with her newest work! You can find Fonda at:  http://fondalee.com  On Instagram: @fonda.lee On Twitter: @FondaJLee Media Mentions: Untethered Sky by Fon...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura were on the clock during this recording and also had upset stomachs, so the pressure was on! However, they have still been reading some really fun and interesting books. Hannah and Laura they talk about the shift in direction that occurs in Fugitive Telemetry, how unreliable Murderbot can be (maybe), and how they are very curious to read more of Martha Wells'...

Send us Fan Mail Laura was very underwhelmed by a movie that she recently watched and Hannah was pleasantly surprised by a TV show whose 4th season she watched. But they have both read some great indie books lately that they're really excited about! Then Hannah and Laura cover the plot of Martha Wells' Fugitive Telemetry which they think was just the change of pace they, and Murderbot, n...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura talk aging, sci-fi shows, mid-life crises, and horror movies. Are we surprised? No. But they DO surprise us when they dive into a discussion of Martha Wells' first full length Murderbot novel, Network Effect, and (spoiler!) they don't totally agree on how they feel about this book.   Don't forget to check out our Indie Intermission and all the Indie...

Send us Fan Mail Laura read a book that confused her...twice.  Hannah finished a book by an indie author that has some awesome world building, so check out her review on OWWR blog! Then Hannah and Laura covered the plot of the second half of Martha Wells's Network Effect. Media Mentions:  Network Effect by Martha Wells The Mandalorian---Disney+ Andor---Disney+ Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan N...

Send us Fan Mail Laura has become spoiled by streaming and doesn't enjoy waiting for new episodes of television. Hannah has been enjoying a new British TV show with just the right amount of drama. Then Hannah and Laura dive into the plot of Network Effect, determine that Murderbot is totally a "Swiftie," and learn that OWWR is actually an anagram. Be on the lookout for our next Indi...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah's birthday is on Friday and Hannah and Laura have both been busy so we decided to take a short break from The Murderbot Diaries to celebrate! They catch up quickly and talk about birthdays and rom-coms.  Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a special surprise! Apologies for some glitches in the audio. Media Mentions: Network Effect by Martha Wells Beach Read by...

Send us Fan Mail Laura is worried she mumbles too much when she speaks and that listeners will not know what her name is. She also has watched a lot of TV and has so many thoughts on the shows she's been watching, but hopes that people cut her slack because many of her Star Wars details were not 100%. Hannah read a book that she didn't enjoy because of the way that parent/child relations...

Send us Fan Mail Laura read a Greek retelling that she wasn't too fond of, which lead to the question: "Do all stories need to be retold?" However, she has been really enjoying some TV shows she's been watching and is doing deep dives surrounding the characters in her free time. Hannah has been loving her re-watch of New Girl. She also read a book that she has mixed feelings on...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura just got back from a trip to see their number one fan in Portland! So at the time of this recording they were a little jet-lagged, but still had some fun TV shows and books to chat about! Laura read a mesmerizing indie book, finished up the first season of Andor and now has a different take on an actor.  Hannah is reading a prequel that is exceeding all expectatio...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura reveal what surprising (?) fandoms they belong to. Hannah gives us a deep dive on Tom Cruise.  Laura is participating in a reading challenge and she's off to a great start thanks to some good recommendations.  She also wants everyone to check out TBRCon on YouTube.  Hannah has had a stressful week, but she has watched plenty of Law & Order:SVU in order to...

Send us Fan Mail Laura has dove into a relatively unheard of fandom and is enjoying it greatly. She also continued a sci-fi novella series that she loves. Hannah is reading a lot of mysteries and thrillers lately, but is struggling to find an ending that hits just right.  She is  also loving a YA romance that also delves into some historical events. Hannah and Laura then overcome their fear and ta...

Send us Fan Mail Laura read a REALLY fun fantasy book by an awesome Indie author and wants everyone to go read this book RIGHT NOW. She also watched a fantasy TV show that was fun, but she thinks will improve as the show moves forward. Hannah  read a second chance romance of sorts that gave her all the feels. She also watched a movie that left her with some very mixed feelings. Then Hannah and Lau...

Send us Fan Mail Laura has decided to make a book she loved part of her personality. Hannah is deep within The Sandman universe and is also reading a romance that is hitting just right for her and has her excited for other books in the series. Then Hannah and Laura talk about their hero, Murderbot, and everything that makes it so funny, complicated, and wonderful. Media Mentions: All Systems Red b...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura present you with the first entry of The Murderbot Diaries Diaries. Laura is overcoming a cold and sounds like a new person, but she still loves all things Disney, Netflix, and Talia Hibbert. She also has a new reality TV obsession and is looking to get a skincare sponsorship. Hannah recently read a book that made her feel uncomfortable with the expectations and to...

Send us Fan Mail 2022 is coming to an end so Hannah and Laura have decided to share their favorite things that they have read and watched this year! We will be back to OWWR regularly scheduled programming with The Murderbot  in 2023!! Colin Bridgerton forever... Media Mentions:  Babel by R.F. Kuang The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang The Burning God by R.F. Kuang @awellre...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura have watched the most iconic Christmas movie ever... GREMLINS! They have a lot of questions that remain unanswered. However, they had a blast talking about this movie and hope you enjoy the episode! Media Mentions: Gremlins---Peacock The Three Ninjas---AppleTV Elf---HBOmax It's A Wonderful Life---Amazon Prime Video The Bechdel Cast podcast Honey I Shrunk the...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura haven't shared what they have been reading, watching, and enjoying in a while, so this episode is dedicated to exactly that! Hannah and Laura break up on air and the future of the podcast is undecided. Then they talk about "capital L" Literature, ending beloved book series, labyrinths, and Law & Order: SVU. It's a mixed bag of an episode, b...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah and Laura are getting ready to dive into season 3: The Murderbot Diaries, Diaries, but they don't know what they will be covering after that! GASP!  Hannah and Laura each pitch 4 book series that they think would be "good fits" for On Wednesdays We Read Podcast, but need your help to decide which of them they should read for season 4! Media Mentions: The Whee...

Send us Fan Mail "It is ACTUALLY Christmas." Welcome to another installment of the Nostalgia Book Club! Hannah and Laura are THRILLED to talk with Lilly and Sara of Fiction Fans Podcast about a childhood favorite, Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. We discuss fun/easy video games,  witches that are just "meh," trash villains, middle grade book tropes, and the true motivations of chil...