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Is your TBR list a mile long? Do you keep adding to it anyways? Probably Reading Podcast is the perfect mix of everything book-related. Hosted by two 20-something sisters, Abby Mathis and Madeline Lloyd, as they discuss their current reads, favorite tropes, and authors they just can't stop reading. Follow along on Instagram @probablyreadingpodcast. Don't forget to rate and review! xo
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen! They also discuss their new segment called REPORT.
In today's chapter, the girls catch up and discuss what has been happening in their life! Someone may be starting a booktube...
In today's chapter, the girls catch up on all their reading, extracurricular activities, and much more!
In today's chapter, the girls are excited to be back! They talk all things Quincy, reading, and life updates.
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen for possibly the last chapter before baby!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by their beloved parents. Lots of chaos with a little Mad Honey talk at the end!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen! They talk books, tv shows, and tuna. How exciting!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Abby's husband Cody, and Savannah and her husband Spencer! Madeline keeps things interesting by asking the couples questions along with Sav & Spenny giving parenting advice!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen! They talk jube jellies, current reads, and It Ends With Us casting.
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by their favorite cousin Savannah! We talk books, husbands, babies, and how often you should wash your sheets. Enjoy!
In today's chapter, the girls are chatty! Big shoutout to our dad, Ty, for his birthday! We also needed to clear up the ACOTAR vs. Avatar confusion. Check our Instagram for our Read With Us book options!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by their sister Emma to discuss all things ACOTAR and listeners' 2022 best books!
Books Discussed:
Listener's favorite books in 2022:
- Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren
- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
- Every Summer After by Carly Fortune
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Shwab
- The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbran
- Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Listener's top of TBR 2023
- ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas
- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
- Harry Potter by JK Rowling
- The No Show by Beath O’Leary
- Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
- Verity by Colleen Hoover
In today's chapter, the girls discuss what books they are looking forward to in 2023, along with their reading goals for the year.
Books Mentioned:
- Spare by Prince Harry - Jan 10th
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez - April 11th
- Happy Place by Emily Henry - April 25th
- Meet Me At the Lake by Carly Fortune - May 2nd
- The Love Wager by Lynn Painter - March 14th
- Things we hide from the light by Lucy score - Feb 21st
- Before we were innocent by Ella Berman April 4th
- Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubics January 10
In today's chapter, the girls discuss the best and worst books they read in 2022!
Books Mentioned:
Madeline
Best
- The Simple Wild Series by K.A. Tucker
- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
- Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
- Local Women Missing by Mary Kubica
- Every Summer After by Carly Fortune
Worst
- The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
- Hefty by Jessa Kane
- Red Card by Carrie Aarons
- Beach Read by Emily Henry
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Abby
- A Good girls guide to murder by Holly Jackson
- Like I never said by C.W. Farnsworth
- Manacled by SenLinYu
- Better than the movies by Lynn Painter
- I’m glad my mom died by Jennette McCurdy
Worst
- The husbands secret by Liane Moriarty
- Comfort me with apples by Cathryenne Valente
- Beyond the wand by Tom Felton
In today's chapter, the girls talk about what they have currently been reading and their plans gearing up for Christmas!
In today's chapter, the girls discuss the Goodreads choice winners! They also catch up on their reading goals and what they have been reading.
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen! We talk about Thanksgiving, Jen's embarrassing TJMAXX experience, and announcing our giveaway winners!
In today's chapter, the girls are celebrating one year of Probably Reading Podcast! We are so thankful for all of our listeners and we want to give back to you so listen to find out how to enter our giveaway! We love you all!
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Ty! They each give gift ideas for everyone in your life!
Gifts Mentioned:
- Pajamas (Skims, Plain Jane, Soma)
- AQUIS microfiber hair towel
- Bambas socks
- Dagne Dover cosmetic bag & duffel bag set
- Anthropologie matte latte bowls
- Fun Print from Etsy printed out in a frame
- Emi Jay hair clip
- Diffuser & Capri Volcano essential oils
- Sunbeam heating pad
- First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser
- Amazon Checkered Blanket
- Pair of Thieves Men's Underwear
- Tools (Shoplights, tape measure, needle nose pliers)
- Leather Work Gloves
- Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
- Hiking Boots
- Pellet Grill
In today's chapter, the girls talk about the books they are reading along with getting hyped for the next chapter with a very special guest!
Books Discussed:
It Ends With Us/ It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover
Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton
Counterfeit by Kristin Chen
Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by Jen! They talk about their reading challenge, books on their radar, and much much more!
In today's chapter, the girls talk about their one-week book challenge to get back on track. They also talk about ideas for their one-year giveaway!
In today's chapter, the girls are so excited to finally tell you Abby is pregnant! We are so excited and promise we will do our best to keep baby talk to a minimum ;) The girls are also joined by their Aunt Arianne, a day-one listener!
Books Mentioned:
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
A Day Like This by Kelley McNeil
The Magnolia Story by Chip & Joanna Gaines & Mark Dagostino
The Christmas Swap by Melody Carlson
In today's chapter, the girls catch up after a week off and discuss some new October book releases!
Books Discussed:
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover (Oct 18th)
- Bad Girl Reputation (Avalon Bay #2) (Oct 4th)
- Memoir Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton (Oct 18)
- Mad honey by Jodi Picoult (Oct 4th)
- Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn (Oct 11th)
In today's chapter, the girls play a this or that book edition game. Also, do yourself a favor and go get a Hot Apple Blast from Caribou!
In today's chapter, the girls talk about shows they wish were books! They are also joined by momma Jen for a beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday.
In today's chapter, the girls talk about all things fall, including a few of their favorite fall recipes! They also talk about their fall TBR and books they are looking forward to!
Books Discussed:
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
- ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas
- Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
- All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers
- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
- How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine
- The Kiss Curse by Erin sterling
- Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The year of the witching by Alexis Henderson
In today's chapter, the girls read the first few lines of books they want to read. We always say the first line of a book determines the rest of the book!
Books Discussed:
- A curious beginning by Deanna Raybourn
- The couple at number 9 by Claire Douglas
- The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osman
- Forever Never by Lucy Score
- Every Last Secret by A.R. Torre
- Just One Look by Lindsay Cameron
In today's chapter, the girls discuss Goodread's most anticipated fall new releases!
Books Discussed:
The American Roommate Experience by Elena Armas
Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory
The Prisoner by B.A. Paris
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
In today's chapter, Madeline's BFF, Emma (our biggest fan), is here to give her positive feedback! We help her with her TBR while she helps us with our Instagram. Hope you enjoy it!
In today's chapter, the girls talk about un-romanticizing their life by talking about thriller and historical fiction books they look forward to reading!
Books Discussed:
- The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
- Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
- The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
- Good Girl, Bad Blood (A Good Girls Guide to Murder #2) by Holly Jackson
- As Good as Dead (A Good Girls Guide to Murder #3) by Holly Jackson
- The house across the lake by Riley Sager
- The Invite by Amanda Jayatissa
- The nightingale by Kristin Hannah
In today's chapter, the girls discuss a few of their favorite romance tropes and books they have read in that category!
Books Discussed:
Madeline: Enemies to Lovers
- Famous Last Words by CW Farnsworth
- The Simple Wild by KA Tucker
- Fool Me Twice by Carrie Aarons
- The Wrong Bachelor by Alexandra Moody
- The Layover by Lacie Waldon
Abby: Fake dating
- Better than the movies by Lynn Painter
- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
- The Kiss Quotient by Helen Huong
- The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
- The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
In today's chapter, the girls discuss their August TBR (To Be Read) lists and their far-fetched goals for next month!
Books Discussed:
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry
- Frayed (willow springs#1) by Laura Pavlov
- Tangled (willow springs #2) by Laura Pavlov
- Summer of Broken Rules by KL Walther
- Archers Voice by Mia Sheridan
- The Beach by RS Grey
- Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
- Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter
- Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
- Come Back to Me by Mila Gray
- The Suite Spot by Trish Dollar
- Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett
- The Layover by Lacie Waldon
- The Jump by Lacie Waldon
- The Godparent Trap by Rachel Van Dyken
- The Beach Trap by Ali Brady
- Mr. wrong Number by Lynn Painter
- The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberly
- The Flat Share by Beth O’Leary
In today's chapter, the girls are joined by the one and only Emma! She is definitely our second most popular guest. We chat current reads, product of the week, and lots of fun randomness!
In today's chapter, Jen is back! We do a book tag where we talk about our favorite book 2022, least favorite book 2022, and the book we are most excited to read in 2022! We always love having Jen on, and we know you do too! To know her is to love her, especially on her 50th birthday! Happy birthday, Mom & Grandpa Jack, we love you!!
In today's chapter, the girls talk about Madeline getting the Kindle Oasis, all their thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty, what books they have been reading (or not reading) and a few shows they have been watching!
In today's chapter, we are joined by the one and only Italian Queen, Emma! She is back from her semester abroad and we do not disappoint in our conversation. Enjoy!
In today's chapter, Madeline is joined by the one and only Jen! We play a Grey's Anatomy game, learn more about Jen, and much much more!! We hope you enjoy!
In today's chapter, our dearest Abby is in Italy so Madeline goes solo with Tips for Becoming a Better Reader! We hope you guys enjoy her tips and tricks, but if not, that's okay too ;)
In today's chapter, we talk about our current reads, TjMaxx lighting, and so much more.
In today's chapter, the girls talk about what they have been reading as of late, Kindle Unlimited books on their TBR, and their recommendations!
Books Discussed:
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Five Total Strangers by Natalie D Richards
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Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D Richards
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Famous Last Words CW Farnsworth
-Crave, Crush, Covet by Tracy Wolff (Twilight-ish)
-Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score (BookTok famous)
-Colleen Hoover
-Carrie Aarons
- Like I Never Said CW Farnsworth
-Bridge Kingdom Series by Danielle Jensen
-Harry Potter
- Mariana Zapata
In today's Read With Us, we are talking all things The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty. We give all of our thoughts on the book and give it our honest rating! We are taking a break from Read With Us so this is our last one... at least for the summer ;)
In today's chapter, we talk updates and revamping the podcast! We are so excited to be back recording and for all of the new things to come!
In today's chapter, the girls discuss their thoughts on season 2 of Bridgerton, Abby's weekend in Iowa, and their mid-season break for the month of April! We will miss you guys but will be back with chapter 21 in May! Don't forget to check out our read with us for April, The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty!
In today's Read With Us, we recap In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead with special guest, Ty! This chapter includes spoilers so if you haven't read the book, come back and listen once you have!
In today's chapter, the girls are doing another Convince Me to Read where they pitch each other books! Also, Madeline talks about her interaction with law enforcement...
Books Discussed:
A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
Ghost in His Eyes by Carrie Aarons
ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J. Maas
Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman
In today's chapter, we are chit-chatting about life as of late! Not super book-heavy but we still have some book updates!
Wow, today's chapter is quite the ride, and DQ crunch cones and Jimmy Johns drive-thru's play an important role. The girls are in quite the chatty mood and talk everything Carrie Aarons!
Books Discussed:
- Fool Me Twice
- The 10th Girl
- Foes & Cons
- Love at First Fight
- The Ghost in His Eyes
- On Thin Ice
- The Nash Brothers Series
- If Only in My Dreams
- When the Stars Burn Out
- Prospect Street Series
In today's chapter, the girls talk about their favorite thrillers they have read!
Books Discussed:
- The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
- The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
- Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
- The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
- Local Women Missing by Mary Kubica
- A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
- The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell
- For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing
- Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
- My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
- One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
In today's chapter, we sit down with our dad, Tyler, to discuss his relationship with reading and books he has loved. If you are into mystery and thrillers you won't want to miss this chapter!
February's Read With Us is finally here! Our dad sits down with us to discuss Local Women Missing by Mary Kubica, which we all agreed was such a great thriller! This is a spoiler episode where we discuss our thoughts on the book so if you haven't read it yet, go read it and come back to this chapter!
Hey all! In today's chapter, the girls talk about sports romances that they have read and loved, and a few that sound good to them!
Books discussed:
Intercepted by Alexa Martin
The Wrong Game by Kandi Steiner
The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
The Off-Campus / Briar-U series by Elle Kennedy
When Stars Burn Out by Carrie Aarons
The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams
Red Card by Carrie Aarons
In today's chapter, the girls discuss their current reads, what they want to read in February, the Olympics, Fresca and so much more. As always, it's chaotic so buckle up and happy Wednesday!
Books Discussed:
- The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
- The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- Running Wild (Wild #3) by K.A. Tucker
- Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
- Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier
- All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata
- Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
- One Hot Italian Summer by Karina Halle
Hey everyone! Today we are joined by our good friend Margo as we discuss our thoughts on The Simple Wild by K.A Tucker. Listen to see if you felt the same way we did about this Alaskan adventure!
We have been waiting for this day since we started the pod -- Jen is here spilling all the tea on inappropriate candy. We talk a little about what we are reading currently, but more so talk about random mother/daughter topics... or not so much. Head over to our Instagram to enter our giveaway!!! SimplyJenLloydxProbablyReadingPodcast
In today's chapter, we are joined by our sister, Emma! Ok, so she's not our biological sister but she is Abby's sister-in-law so that counts for something. We talk about Emma's upcoming semester abroad in Itlay and what books she plans to read there. We chat a little about books and how we get out of book slumps, but mostly just have some fun banter with one of our favorite gals! xo
In today's chapter, we have our very first guest, our bff Margo! She shares all of her favorite books she has read that we have not!
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
The Wall of Winnepeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L Walther
The Tattooist of Aucshwits by Heather Moris
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
The Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Today's chapter is all about YOU! Books recommended to us by friends and family that we haven't read yet!
Books discussed in today's chapter:
- The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
- The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
- One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London
- The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
- The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
- The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
- The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
- Stay With Me by Nicole Fiorina
- The Nightingale Kristin Hannah
- Local Women Missing by Mary Kubica
Happy New Year everyone! Abby and Madeline talk about their favorite and least favorite books they read in 2021.
Books talked about in today's chapter:
Best Books:
- Know My Name by Chanel Miller
- The House In the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
- The Simple Wild by KA Tucker
- Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo- Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
- After series by Anna Todd
- How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
- The Nash Brothers series by Carrie Aarons
- Off-campus series by Elle Kennedy
- Before we were strangers by Renee Carlino
Least Favorite Books:
- Anything by Tessa Bailey
- Verity by Colleen Hoover
- The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon
- In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
As the end of the year wraps up, Abby and Madeline have a very chaotic discussion that has very little to do with reading. Happy Holidays everyone!
In today's chapter, we dive into our end of 2021 reading goals, our ambitions for 2022, along with anticipated books being released. We also discuss our opinions on The Hating Game movie.
Books discussed in today's chapter:
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Reminders of Him - Colleen Hoover (January)
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Running Wild (Wild #3) - K.A. Tucker (January)
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Book Lovers - Emily Henry (May)
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Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood (August)
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Loathe to Love You - Ali Hazelwood (Spring)
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The Roughest Draft - Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broke (January)
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House of Breath and Sky by Sarah J Maas (February)
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Something Wilder - Christina Lauren (May)
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Part of your world by Abby Jimenez (April)
In today's chapter, we hype up Kindle like we're getting paid for it. Whether you have a Kindle or have been thinking about getting one, listen along to find out all the reasons we are obsessed!
Books mentioned in today's chapter:
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
House on the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Silent Patience by Alex Michaelides
Hear about our new segment called Read with us. We will be reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue for the next 2 weeks and discussing it on December 22nd!
Have you ever wanted someone to read one of your favorite books but they need just a little more convincing? In today's episode, Abby and Madeline convince each other to read 3 of their favorite books. The books they talk about are:
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The Simple Wild- K.A. Tucker
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The House in the Cerulean Sea- TJ Klune
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The Great Alone- Kristin Hannah
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How to Fail at Flirting - Denise Williams
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Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover
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The Last Mrs. Parrish - Liv Constantine
Today we talk about our favorite romance tropes and our favorite books in each category! Believe it or not, none of them take place on a cruise.
Get to know us! In today's introductory chapter, Abby + Madeline play 25 questions where they answer all questions relating to books!
Is your TBR list a mile long? Do you keep adding to it anyways? Probably Reading Podcast is the perfect mix of everything book-related. Hosted by two 20-something sisters, Abby Mathis and Madeline Lloyd, as they discuss their current reads, favorite tropes, and authors they just can't stop reading. Follow along on Instagram @probablyreadingpodcast. Don't forget to rate and review! xo