This week we are talking about banned and challenged books! What that actually means, why certain books get challenged, and whether those concerns feel fair or like an overreaction. Each of us picked a banned or challenged book to break down. We're discussing what it's about, why it was questioned, and where we personally land on it. We also dive into bigger questions about age appropriateness, school vs. parent choice, and whether banning books really protects readers or just limits conversations.

Titles mentioned in this episode:

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Lord of The Flies by William Golding

All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

Erasure by Percival Everett

Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Educated by Tara Westover

Ashes by Frank McCourt

The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner

The House of My Mother by Shari Franke

Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

Skippyjon Jones by Judith Byron Schachner

Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel

On this week's episode, we each chose a different title from Jenna Bush Hager's 2025 Book Club list and asked if they were worth the hype? We share star ratings, potential triggers, break down what worked (and what didn't), and help you decide whether these picks deserve a spot on your TBR!

Titles mentioned:

The Names by Florence Snap

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Heartwood by Amity Gaige

Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A Family Matter by Claire Lynch

This Is A Love Story by Jessica Soffer

The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill

In this episode, we dive into the captivating worlds created by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. From old Hollywood glamour to the drama of 1970s rock bands and the intensity of professional tennis, Reid’s novels bring unforgettable characters and emotional storytelling to life. We discuss some of her most popular books—including The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & the Six, Malibu Rising, and Carrie Soto Is Back—sharing our favorite moments, characters, and themes along the way. Join us as we explore what makes Taylor Jenkins Reid’s stories so addictive, why readers can’t stop talking about them, and which of her books might be the perfect place to start.Titles mentioned in this episode:

Forever, Interupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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