The Book Lisp with Jon Ryan & Sarah Colonna

It's Week 1 of your January Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Summer Island” by Kristin Hannah. Jon and Sarah discuss the random side hustles they had while trying to make it in their careers. Sarah shares some of the worst open mics she ever did. Are one way tickets to LA a good idea? And much more. Enjoy!   Join The Lispener's Gr...

It’s week 5 of your December Book Lisp and with last week off for the Holidays, it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger. Jon and Sarah ponder if Harley was good guy - and if he was actually helpful. Should Badger have copped to giving the gifts sooner? Plus, Sarah loved the “page turner” style of writing, Jon’s dad had a solid way of making kids respect his home, an...

Full Review for “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger is coming 12/29!   Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on all things The Book Lisp. Get 3 Bonus Episodes Per Month + Extra Content and Conversations on  ⁠Patreon.⁠   The Book Lisp on Instagram Jon Ryan on Instagram Sarah Colonna on Instagram

It's Week 3 of your December Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger. Jon reveals his Holiday listening stations & Sarah feels seen about “foil embossed” book covers. Plus, the stigma of Strip Clubs, trusting your gut when it comes to your friend’s new “friend,” what you should not “tell mama,” and...

It's Week 2 of your December Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger. Jon and Sarah discuss ethics of True Crime podcasting & how people sometimes forget about the victims. Plus, small town nosiness, Jon’s exhausted form being retired, would he be star struck if he met Elin? And more. Enjoy!  Join T...

It's Week 1 of your December Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Christmas Presents” by Lisa Unger. Believing in Santa, pride in gift wrapping (and bed making). Plus, Jon misses the good old days of free swag, Sarah recalls a winter trip with her fellow WAGs and much more. Enjoy!  Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join th...

It's Week 4 of your November Book Lisp. which means it’s time for Jon & Sarah to discuss this month's read, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber. Sarah and Jon discuss how “Twelve Days of Christmas” is the Hallmark movie of books. Was Cain justified in feeling betrayed? Did Bernie ditch his grandson too quickly? Was Julia a tad annoying? Plus, a random packaged chicken soup rant & much mo...

It's Week 3 of your November Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber. Jon starts off with important Christmas decorating updates, then we are all over the map. Snowed in with Crown Royal during a Seahawks game. Making dinner reservations using someone else’s name. Don’t turn down nice ges...

It's Week 2 of your November Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber. Morning people (annoying or not?). Holiday traditions. Do values or personality traits weigh heavier in relationships, and much more. Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoug...

It's Week 1 of your November Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber. Jon discusses his shock over Sarah’s lack of Christmas decorating when they first met. Do the Holidays cause more break ups or hook ups?  When a person is suddenly nice to you, it might be a red flag, solo hot tub gone...

It's Week 4 of your October Book Lisp. That means it’s time for the full discussion of this month's read, “The Good Lie” by A.R. Torre. Jon & Sarah share all their thoughts on this month’s Psychological Thriller.  How much did Robert know when he met Gwen in that bar?  Sarah couldn’t handle doing Gwen’s job. Jon noticed the twist way before Sarah. What was the purpose of the mystery of Robert’s wi...

It's Week 3 of your October Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Good Lie” by A.R. Torre. Don’t take pills from a stranger, and definitely don’t snort a bag of white powder you find on the floor. What does your handshake say about you? Sometimes 15 minutes is enough fame. Be careful what you watch before bedtime…and so much m...

It's Week 2 of your October Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Good Lie” by A.R. Torre. Jon & Sarah discuss childhood snacks and Jon’s odd recipe for “fruit pizza.”  Would you want to run a daiquiri shack on the beach, or just go to one daily?  The correct Gummy Bears pecking order, and so much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispene...

It's Week 1 of your October Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Good Lie” by A.R. Torre. Can you tell if an author is male or female by how they write sex scenes (Jon can). Sarah wants A.R Torre to keep lilies away from her cats, Jon has a tie to a school mentioned in the book, do you have a “tell” when you lie - and much mo...

It’s week 5 of your September Book Lisp - and we have a fun treat for you! McKenna Martin, owner of the romance bookstore Lovestruck in Seattle, joins us! Jon & Sarah interview McKenna about her journey from pop-up store to a permanent home, what inspired her dream bookstore, her favorite genres and so much more. Check out @lovestruckinseattle on Instagram!  Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook t...

It’s week 4 of your September Book Lisp, which means it’s time to discuss this month’s read, “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach. Witty one liners, the full circle of “friendship” for Lila, the evolution of Phoebe, things getting stuck in tailpipes, and much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on all things The Book Lisp. Get 3 Bo...

It's Week 3 of your September Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. Did we all drink through lockdown like Phoebe did?  Let’s bring back walking happy hours. Jon accidentally built an escape room. Should people come up with their own nicknames? And much, much more. Enjoy!  Join The Lispener's...

It's Week 2 of your September Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach. Jon and Sarah discuss the frustrations of homeownership, travel, Sweet Valley High, and much, much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your thoughts on all things The Book Li...

It's Week 1 of your September Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month's read, “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach. Jon and Sarah discuss the “rules” of destination weddings, attending weddings solo, bringing random people to the after party and much, much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give...

It’s week 4 of your August Book Lisp, which means it’s time for the full discussion of this month’s read, “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney. Jon and Sarah dive into all the twists, turns, and craziness of this psychological thriller.  Which “sister” is crazier? Is Paul in on it all? How long was Amber plotting Claire’s death? Plus, um- what actually happened? So so so much fun breaking this one do...

It’s Week 3 of your August Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month’s read, “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney. First impressions gone wrong, extremely literal pet names, and teenage friends who committed crimes. Plus, would you tell people you heard what they said while you were in a coma? And more. Lots of laughs. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's...

It’s Week 2 of your August Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month’s read, “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney. Jon & Sarah discuss telling white lies, why Sarah is a terrible liar, people who tell the same stories but details change every time, who has a better memory, and much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the co...

It’s Week 1 of your August Book Lisp. With no book spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month’s read, “Sometimes I Lie” by Alice Feeney. Jon tests Sarah’s knowledge on fun British terms.  Why do people who visit a country for a week suddenly have an accent? Jon’s Nana was the original WAG you really don’t want to mess with, and more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group o...

It’s Week 4 of your July Book Lisp, which means it’s time to dive in and discuss this month’s read, “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune. Was Will’s behavior forgiven too easily? Would you read someone’s diary after they passed sway? Jon tells us why this book is the “perfect summer read,” and so much more. Enjoy! Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversation and give us your t...

It’s Week 3 of your July Book Lisp. With no spoilers until week 4, Jon & Sarah discuss topics inspired by this month’s read, “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune. Pros & cons of taking over a family business, what is “home” to you, and an unexpected emotional discussion about what it’s like to visit a parent’s home after you lose them.  Join The Lispener's Group on Facebook to join the conversa...