Shae and Laken

Sshh..Mom is Trying to Read

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Welcome to Sshh..Mom is Trying to Read a Book Club podcast. Listen along as Shae, queen of romance, and Laken, queen of thriller, select and read a book, then discuss rate and review. We strive to make it seem like you are talking about your favorite books with your friends each episode!

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Shae and Laken

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

AITA Stories 22.07.2025

On today's episodes Laken and Shae read Am I the A$$hole stories from Reddit but book-ish edition. Listen along to hear the stories and see if you agree or disagree with Laken and Shae on their opinions!

Book Club: Bourbon & Lies 15.07.2025

On this episode the girls discuss Shae's July book club pick; Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder. Listen along to hear their final ratings, reviews, and full discussion.

June Reads/July TBR 08.07.2025

Listen along to find out how the girl's reading went in the month of June! Hear their top 5 favorite books and least favorite. They also talk about their July books they hope to read!

Book Club: Such Quiet Girls 01.07.2025

Today the girls are discussing Laken's July book club pick: Such Quiet Girls by Noelle W. Ihli. Listen along to hear their final rating, reviews, and a full discussion!

Mid Year Recap 2025 24.06.2025

It is already that time for our mid year recap! In today's episode the girls discuss their top 5 books so far, least favorite, top book of every month, and where are they at with meeting their reading goal.

Book Club: Bridesmaid for Hire 17.06.2025

On today's episode the girls discuss Shae's June book club pick; Bridesmaid for Hire by Meghan Quinn. Listen along to hear their final ratings and a full discussion.

May Reads/June TBR 10.06.2025

Listen along to hear what the girls read in May and what they hope to get to in June! Both July book club picks are announced at the end of the episode.

Book Club: The Last One 03.06.2025

On today's episode the girls discuss Laken's June book club choice: The Last One by Will Dean! Listen to hear their final ratings, reviews, and thoughts!

Would we change our ratings? 27.05.2025

Laken and Shae go back and look at books they have read and thought 'Would we change our ratings?'. Rather they know for sure this was or wasn't a 5 star read or maybe if they listened to the book instead might have changed the rating. Listen along to find out what books might get their ratings changed and if it is a higher or lower rating!

Book Club: One Golden Summer 20.05.2025

Today the girls discuss Shae's May book club pick; One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune. Listen along to hear their final ratings, review, and an in depth discussion!

April Reads / May TBR 13.05.2025

Listen along to hear Laken and Shae's top reads and least favorite read of April. & their May books they hope to read!

Book Club: The Perfect Divorce 06.05.2025

Join today to hear Laken and Shae discuss The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose. They both loved The Perfect Marriage so they both were excited to dive into The Perfect Divorce. Listen to hear their final ratings and reviews.

Summer Recommendations 29.04.2025

Listen along to hear some of Laken and Shae's summer recommendations and a few books that are releasing this summer!

Q&A Pt 2 22.04.2025

Today the Laken and Shae answer YOUR questions! Listen along to hear all the answers to the questions that was asked on our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Book Club: Say You'll Remember Me 15.04.2025

Today's episode Laken and Shae discuss Shae's April book club pick; Say You'll Remember by Abby Jimenez. Listen along to hear their ratings, review, and discussion. May book club picks are: The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose and One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune.

March Reads/April TBR 08.04.2025

Today's episode Laken and Shae talk about the best and worst books they read in March. They also discuss the books they hope to read in April too!

Book Club: You Killed Me First 01.04.2025

On today's episode the girls discuss Laken's April pick; You Killed Me First by John Marrs. The second John Marrs book they have covered on the pod! Listen to hear their final ratings, reviews, and full discussion.

Our Rating System 25.03.2025

On this episode Laken and Shae attempt to explain how they rate their books; from a 5 star book to a DNF. Listen along to see if you rate your books similar to them or completely different.

Book Club: First-Time Caller 18.03.2025

Listen along to Shae's March book club pick; First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison. The girls discuss their final thoughts, ratings, and review.

February Reads / March Hopefulls 11.03.2025

Another month and another favorite episode! Laken and Shae discuss their top reads for February and the books they hope to read in March. Both April book club picks is announced at the end of the episode.

Book Club: Little Secrets 04.03.2025

Today the girls discuss Laken's March pick; Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier. Listen to find out their final ratings, review, and thoughts! Shae's March pick is First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison.

Updated Get to Know Us! 25.02.2025

It is time for an updated Get to Know Us! The girls decided to sit down and just reintroduced theirselves but also answer a few bookish questions! Let you all know more of the personalities of Shae and Laken!

Book Club: All the Missing Pieces 18.02.2025

Today the girls discuss Shae's February book club pick; All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles. This is the second Catherine Cowles book they have discussed for the podcast! Listen along to hear their ratings, reviews, and final thoughts!

January Reads/February TBR 11.02.2025

Today the girls discuss their tops reads in January and what they hope to read in February. They also announce their March book club picks!

Book Club: Behind a Closed Door 04.02.2025

On today's episode, Laken and Shae discuss Laken's February book club pick; Behind a Closed Door by J.D. Barker. Listen to find out their final ratings, review, and overall thoughts. Shae's February book club pick is All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles.

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