Reading Between Deadlines Podcast

Maeve Binchy’s Evening Class —comfort fiction or structural masterclass? This week, bestselling author Tess Woods joins us to discuss her all-time favourite Maeve Binchy novel: Evening Class . It’s a quiet, sprawling book with no clear protagonist, barely a plot, and somehow...it works. In this episode, we explore: - Why “quiet” doesn’t mean boring - The weirdly satisfying moment when a character...

This episode's pick: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry—her sixth novel and departure from pure rom-com territory into mystery/women's fiction waters. But did we want to take that journey with her? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , the podcast where we read with the same chaotic energy we usually reserve for missed deadlines, burnt toast and re-reading our own bios in horror. This week continues our new format—where a guest author brings a book they adore, and we read it for the first time (sometimes very reluctantly). Our guest this episode? The always delightful and impressively...

Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , the podcast where two authors read with the kind of energy usually reserved for stress-dreams about book launches. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson dive into Swept Away by Beth O’Leary—a bestselling author known for quirky, heartfelt rom-coms. But this one? Let’s just say, our anchors weren’t the only things that didn’t stay put. In this...

This book contains a content warning for loss of a child. Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , the podcast where we read with the kind of unhinged energy usually reserved for deadline week meltdowns. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson attempt to unpack the cult favourite Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido—a book that’s been praised by literary giants and passi...

This book contains a content warning for loss of a child. Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , the podcast where we read with the kind of unhinged energy usually reserved for deadline week meltdowns. In this episode, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson attempt to unpack the cult favourite Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido—a book that’s been praised by literary giants and passi...

Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , the podcast where we devour books with the same chaotic energy we bring to deadline week. This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson dive tentacle-first into The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus —a debut novel full of moody university students, Scottish castles, emotionally unavailable parents, and yes... actual octopus metaphors. Written by Emma Knight...

Welcome back to Reading Between Deadlines , where we devour books with the same unhinged enthusiasm as we write them. This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on The Bridges of Madison County —the love story that convinced an entire generation that cheating is fine as long as it’s poetic. Yes, it’s that 90s classic about a lonely farm wife, a broody photographer, and an affair so powerful...

🚨 Book rants & wildly fluctuating opinions incoming! 🚨 This week, Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on Sally Rooney’s latest, where two brothers navigate grief, romance, and existential dread— all while occasionally playing chess. Along the way, we discuss: ♟️ The many, many chess metaphors—how far is too far? 📖 Why this book is giving Ulysses energy (but make it Rooney) 💔 A love triangle...

🚨 Time travel, book rants & chaos incoming! 🚨 In this episode of Reading Between Deadlines , Rachel Johns and Anthea Hodgson take on The Ministry of Time —a book that dares to mix time travel, romance, and social commentary. Does it work? Do they even understand the plot? Who's to say! Along the way, they tackle:⏳ The baffling science of time travel (we’re still confused)💔 A romance that…was t...

Rachael Johns and Anthea Hodgosn interview author Jacqueline Bublitz about her latest book (and book club pick), LEAVE THE GIRLS BEHIND. They discuss Jacqueline's journey from a call center worker to a successful author, her writing process, and the themes explored in her novels, particularly around crime and gender. The conversation delves into the challenges of writing, character development, an...

🎥 Watch it now Join authors Rachel Johns and Anthea Hodgson in their inaugural episode of 'Reading Between Deadlines,' where they dive into Miranda July's eyebrow-raising 'All Fours.' They debate the book's shock value, delve into its portrayal of midlife awakenings, and humorously dissect its outrageous moments. Don't miss their playful banter and honest critique as they rate the book on their u...

In just under a week, our bookish podcast, Reading Between Deadlines launches and we can’t wait to share it with you! Here’s a sneak peek…sneak listen? Sneak listen…🎧😊 What should we read next? Let us know in the comments below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readingbetweendeadlines.substack.com/subscribe