https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-know-how-to-read--5610244enBooksCopyright Megan & Natalie Readhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7503612a9b85cc4b4621979bc711e411.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-know-how-to-read--5610244Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:22:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan & Natalie Readfeeds@spreaker.comMegan and Natalie are two book-loving, opinionated ladies that know, theorize, and share ideas about books. In We Know How to Read we will cover everything from trending books, reading challenges, tropes, worst and best characters, fan theories, and...trueb6b3beef-d4c3-5939-8f1b-ba609e80b342episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-author-interview-with-nicole-platania--75318052weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/685fb902-b1ee-35f8-b145-e023cf2474e6Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:49 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSo excited to be welcoming Nicole Platania on the podcast this week with her second novel in The Fatesworn Saga, Revels on an Angel's Grave. Nicole loves broken and twisty characters, stories that feel like puzzles, and all things romance! Scars...4029true182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-author-interview-with-veronica-bane--75145576weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/8ef5067f-041d-30c6-9389-fcccd9366bdeTue, 15 Sep 2026 13:16:10 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are THRILLED to have Veronica Bane on the podcast this week. Her debut novel, Difficult Girls (Delacorte Press) was an instant USA Today Bestseller. We got lost in the mystery of her latest novel release, We're All Going to Die Tonight!  "A twisty,...4231true181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-author-interview-with-nisha-j-tuli--74780983weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b32523b2-27e1-35f5-baf5-d220272ea926Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:35 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadElectrifying excitement this week as we have Nisha J. Tuli, Amazon Top 50 and International Bestselling author whose books feature kick-ass heroines, swoony love interests, and slow burns with plenty of heat! We got the chance to talk with her on this...3632true180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16e4-trial-of-the-tomes-murder-mystery-thriller--72854408weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/082dc6ad-850d-3560-84c6-2aabc05d8a9aTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:41:55 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to The Trial of the Tomes! This week, Murder Mystery Thriller authors take the test in the following categories: first impressions, design, writing style, general plot, characters, and our critical and enjoyment scores. Who's on the...6055true179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16e2-trial-of-the-tomes-historical-fantasy-romance--72755942weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6e9553da-44cf-3f7e-acec-8029340af451Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:55:18 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to The Trial of the Tomes! This week, Romantasy or just Romance Fantasy authors take the test in the following categories: first impressions, design, writing style, general plot, characters, and our critical and enjoyment scores. In one...5489true178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16e2-trial-of-the-tomes-romance--72673294weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/223818f9-c6af-3c0c-a7b0-6bc532f9cb14Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:32:41 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadLet the trials begin! This week, we are putting Romance to the test in the following categories: first impressions, design, writing style, general plot, characters, and our critical and enjoyment scores. In one corner for men, we have Thunderstruck by...4390true177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trial-of-the-tomes-ep-1-who-does-it-best--72555741weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/96b115f5-1be9-3ea8-9b5e-408df7d76f58Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:03:35 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to the Trials! Our introductory episode to our new series, The Trial of the Tomes, where we look at the data of publishing, popularity, quality, and more, comparing gender, genre, and race. The General Hypothesis: "Men do it best," the idea...2686true176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-valentine-s-day-book-review-the-scattered-bones--70113866weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5d5cb50f-4db0-32a9-9a7d-4e69dc9056e1Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:43:14 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadA tortured fate, destined heartbreak, trials of life and death, forgotten gods, ruthless monsters, but a love that goes beyond death and dust. We read The Scattered Bones by Nicole Scarano, a dark fantasy romance that will have you sobbing over...3017false175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-interview-with-nelle-nikole--70010605weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3cbe3b70-fb67-3f65-aa27-117a5d86ee4bThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:50:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadNelle Nikole came on the podcast for our They Know How to Write series. As a successful author of the Rising: A State of the Union series, a dystopian dark fantasy where "The Before doesn’t matter, only The After." As well as co-authoring the Kuxtal...4269false174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-is-back--69951772weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/afb627fc-fe80-359a-836f-f6e341e94f82Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:44:43 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are back!! It's been way too long, but we are back in 2026 and have a lot to share with you guys. We can't wait for all is to come this year and share every minute with you. Thanks for listening and following! Stay tuned for more episodes and big...2423false173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-holiday-season-author-interview-dai-ja-s-rose--68742064weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/8d879e18-52fb-329c-89e2-cbdfbef410baTue, 25 Nov 2025 15:44:52 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIt was amazing having a local author on the podcast! Dai'ja S. Rose is a Virginia author who wrote a completed YA fantasy series called Legendary Stars Saga. Book one, Golden Eyed Legend, starts the series off with quite a memorable beginning: Gifted...4085false172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-holiday-season-author-interview-b-l-brown--68741139weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f7138826-995a-3c07-90fe-347074a83775Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:02:13 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe loved having B.L. Brown on the podcast! She publishes urban and paranormal fantasy. We talked most about her Ritual Income series, an urban fantasy, slow burn, enemies to lovers, and WITCHES! Literally everything you could possibly want in one...5116false171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-holiday-season-author-interview-aparna-verma--68538272weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/37abad85-03f2-3e55-a001-d9f918634061Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:53:15 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are so excited this week to share with you this wonderful interview with Aparna Verma. As two fans of hers before the interview, this was a dream come true! Aparna Verma is the author of The Phoenix King and recently the second book, The Burning...6124false170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-holiday-season-author-interview-jill-tew--68411676weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e530e13f-b065-39e4-9cf4-b5da4794d8d7Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWell back to our favorite time of year, They Know How to Write Author Interviews! Starting our Author Holiday Season is Author Jill Tew. She wrote the Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance novel, The Dividing Sky. Most recently, she...4402false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ships-of-theseus-the-fanfiction-paradox-ep-2--68232676weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/72f85c5a-1daa-3543-b8b3-3cb98903bb3bTue, 21 Oct 2025 22:00:15 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome aboard to the Ships of Theseus, The Fanfiction Paradox! This series starts an in-depth look at the most recent fanfiction that has been published, comparing it to the original work, noting the differences, and truly seeing if you replace...3822false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ships-of-theseus-the-fanfiction-paradox-ep-1--68045313weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/914442ba-4152-3af9-bd7c-3a0c37765ebdTue, 07 Oct 2025 10:27:52 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome aboard to the Ships of Theseus, The Fanfiction Paradox! This series starts an in-depth look at the most recent fanfiction that has been published, comparing it to the original work, noting the differences, and truly seeing if you replace...4864false167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interviews-from-the-vault-ep-4-elise-kova--68036592weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/821325cf-592d-3f76-a63c-b38dc1f27aefMon, 06 Oct 2025 20:41:19 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis episode is from the Vault. We recorded this interview in the past and were unable to release it due to several reasons, BUT NOT anymore! We are so excited to share this interview with the talented Elise Kova with you at last! As massive fans of...4778false166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interviews-from-the-vault-stacks-on-stacks-daughter-of-the-drowned-empire-book-review-and-interview-with-frankie-diane-mallis--68035847weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c12365b1-9490-320a-a76c-2d0afea191e3Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:56:04 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis episode is from the Vault. We recorded this interview in the past and were unable to release it due to several reasons, BUT NOT anymore! We are so excited to share this book review and interview with the talented Frankie Diane Mallis with you at...5376false165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interviews-from-the-vault-ep-3-morgan-gauthier--68035045weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/95b4b6ab-b5f9-30f1-a5ac-e3800a453731Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:06:51 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis episode is from the Vault. We recorded this interview in the past and were unable to release it due to several reasons, BUT NOT anymore! We are so excited to share this interview with the talented Morgan Gauthier with you at last! to quote Morgan...4735false164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interviews-from-the-vault-ep-2-lina-amarego--68035040weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6a01f07d-5e0d-30a1-9dd5-dba5a00183a8Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:55:32 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis episode is from the Vault. We recorded this interview in the past and were unable to release it due to several reasons, BUT NOT anymore! We are so excited to share this interview with the talented Lina Amarego with you at last! Fantasy is near...5591false163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interviews-from-the-vault-ep-1-jillian-witt--68035038weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/bde1addd-e7b9-3460-bba2-e847dd03af3aMon, 06 Oct 2025 18:17:45 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis episode is from the Vault. We recorded this interview in the past and were unable to release it due to several reasons, BUT NOT anymore! We are so excited to share this interview with the talented Jillian Witt with you at last! Romantic fantasy...4686false162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-chapters-50-57--66202122weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e7161cd7-2787-39c2-b399-36c4b6950126Thu, 22 May 2025 13:32:51 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back! SPOILERS This is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail about the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. Things escalate pretty quickly with another battle just around the corner. We mourn the loss of Andarna, but we think we...3380false161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-chapters-40-49--66120280weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/063d48fb-6485-3878-bb79-f836e8120986Fri, 16 May 2025 14:35:13 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back! SPOILERS This is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail about the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. Ending on a sad note from the previous episode, we head into DRAMA!! Our hearts break for Andarna. Xaden's secret becomes...4001false160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-chapters-28-39--66072652weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d119bf5c-99a8-37ff-ac9b-2bdeae7ec816Tue, 13 May 2025 15:02:39 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back! SPOILERS this is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail about the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. Cant believe we are here, half way through Onyx Storm! After last section how can it get better? It does! This book really...5113false159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-dragon-season-author-interview-lauren-m-leasure--65135972weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/eeadf103-f7f8-328d-968d-2f072853ed50Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:07:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome Lauren M. Leasure, author of the The Benevolence & Blood Series! The first novel in the series; The Sin of Saints is a sexy, action-packed first installment of the Benevolence & Blood Series. We loved having Lauren on the podcast, it...5363false158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-dragon-season-author-interview-ae-bennett--65020894weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/8f6e8315-3afc-3680-b2a0-97c40eef53efFri, 21 Mar 2025 19:45:51 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadAfter a brief spring break we are back with an amazing Dragon Season Author interview with the talented A.E. Bennett. Step into the world of The Serrulata Saga a speculative sci-fantasy you have to read!  In the distant future, the United States is...4888false157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-chapters-19-27--64562659weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9170cf21-308c-3423-9318-721ce0e1a7c2Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:09:56 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back! SPOILERS this is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail about the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. Cant believe we are here, almost halfway through Onyx Storm! This section might be our favorite yet! The action is picking...5405false156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-dragon-season-author-interview-judy-liu--64454093weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/16e92ad2-a88c-34e7-862c-e6e684bca99dWed, 19 Feb 2025 16:29:30 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are very excited to announce our Dragon Season! This author interview season will be paired with our read-along of Onyx Storm. Every other Wednesday, we will release a They Know How to Write with one of our amazing authors! This week we had an...5403false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-valentine-s-day-special-epsiode--64379276weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/88a11a2f-fdbd-3705-a35e-f57bdd80a4ffFri, 14 Feb 2025 16:08:16 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe have been keeping this a secret, we wanted to surprise you this Valentine's Day with what we like to call the latest Shadow Daddy!  Happy Valentine's Day from us, we hope you enjoy our thoughts, comments, and review of QuickSilver by Callie Hart....4327false154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-chapters-9-18--64318115weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/77941871-9da0-3876-b34b-05ccc2b22431Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:52:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back! SPOILERS this is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail about the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. This week we head into the true beginnings of Onyx Storm as the plot thickens, players are making their first moves and we...5685false153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-dragon-season-author-interview-allie-shante--64318114weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9c13401f-a3ee-3333-95eb-0464a811ea40Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:48:01 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are very excited to announce our Dragon Season! This author interview season will be paired with our read-along of Onyx Storm. Every other Wednesday, we will release a They Know How to Write with one of our amazing authors! Starting off the Dragon...3792false151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-read-along-prologue-chapter-1-8--63956667weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/302ece63-ad5d-3eef-8261-52e700b2b474Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSPOILERS this is a spoilers series. We will be going into detail the chapters of Onyx Storm in each episode. This week we start off the sensational book three with a prologue and chapters 1 through 8. Going through and annotating, tabbing, and more we...6431false150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-onyx-storm-predictions-and-theories--63726397weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/cbabd181-a344-38f8-bf63-9747b9259365Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:35:48 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSpoilers!! In this episode, we are excited to go down the rabbit hole of Onyx Storm predictions. Some of these are cannon, some are a possibility, and some are just straight chaos theory! Hopefully, you enjoy or descent into madness as we are days...3407false149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-iron-flame-recap--63714935weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/71fd8bb4-4d48-3f3a-affb-ace1030e5a25Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:21:16 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe reread and summarized Iron Flame so you didn't have too! Onyx Storm is just days away so now is the time to lock in and review the text! Today is just a detailed summary of the events of Iron Flame so we can all go into reading Onyx Storm ready to...5456false148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-2024-reading-wrap--63699717weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/8e508e12-b4dc-33a8-8b26-a401bfb46a5aWed, 15 Jan 2025 12:24:04 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadAs we are well into 2025 we have had time to reflect on 2024, our reads, our reviews, and our top 12 books of the 2024 year! Enjoy or chaotic list of best reads for 2024. Let us know if you've read them AND what books were in your top 5 for 2024 so we...4604false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16-e4-v-b-lacey-interview--63013640weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/de80c445-d616-3d95-bb10-a62cd54dc78fTue, 26 Nov 2024 13:27:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our annual holiday season series, They Know How to Write, where we interview authors for the holidays. This week we have V.B. Lacey, author of  Elementals of Iona duology: It is a captivating fantasy adventure set in a world where beings...5618false146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16-e3-hillary-raymer-interview--62817703weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6242088d-00db-390a-990a-3d81af6dbbf2Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:17:47 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our annual holiday season series, They Know How to Write, where we interview authors for the holidays. This week we have Hillary Raymer, author of  Starstorm Series: A spicy romantasy series of eight interconnected books following each of...3828false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16-e2-shania-scichilone-interview--62705199weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/64446371-052f-3d48-abc8-814659018736Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:03:12 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our annual holiday season series, They Know How to Write, where we interview authors for the holidays. This week we have Shania Scichilone, author of Fates Divine Series. An author with many talents weaves a supernatural, fantasy, and...3895false144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16-e1-kate-st-clair-interview--62622206weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c4a6ed7c-2764-3c26-8ec4-ad9d82f3a50dTue, 05 Nov 2024 13:09:40 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our annual holiday season, They Know How to Write where we interview authors for the holidays. We are starting our season with the talented Kate St. Clair, author of Ptolemy. She is an advocate for education through fiction, and works with...4898false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-stacks-on-stacks-phantasma-by-kaylie-smith--62583126weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/93c14b00-c199-35d7-8db7-af4e119551b7Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:39:28 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to our Stacks on Stacks series, a once-a-month book club. We started this to help us conquer that never-ending TBR, talk more with you, and abbreviate it as “S.O.S.” because yes send help! We will never finish our TBR at this rate!! We...5758false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16e1-trial-of-the-tomes-romance--61011672weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f4e77dd3-61b0-3589-a4d0-f87c8f496b1fTue, 13 Aug 2024 10:03:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadLet the trials begin! This week we are putting Romance to the test in the following categories first impressions, design, writing style, general plot, characters, and our critical and enjoyment scores. In one corner for men, we have Thunderstruck by...4531false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s16e1-trial-of-the-tomes-gender-in-publishing--60975483weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/16843d40-4895-30bc-a710-02d051db57b1Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:38:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to the Trial of the Tomes! We're looking closely at the idea of author gender in genre, publication, and writing style. How that impacts the public eye, reader experience, and marketing. Most importantly who does it best?! We have read one...5383false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-stacks-on-stacks-the-foxglove-king-by-hannah-whiten--60974729weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0c9af303-22da-3045-9680-f03d1f4a9e2aFri, 09 Aug 2024 22:15:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to our Stacks on Stacks series, a once-a-month book club. We started this to help us conquer that never-ending TBR, talk more with you, and abbreviate it as “S.O.S.” because yes send help! We will never finish our TBR at this rate!! We...4807false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s15e4-trope-tastic-summer-tropes-you-can-t-avoid--60861913weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0ed2011e-54aa-3dbf-bb17-ffa9b2e345f5Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:19:44 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our TROPE-tastic summer series season finale! Wrapping up this whirlwind of a summer with the good, the bad, the ugly, and the fun of tropes. This final episode goes into the tropes you can't avoid because they are the genre! Yes, we are...4001false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s15e4-trope-tastic-summer-are-tropes-bad--60775994weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7fce29b9-db38-31b6-a221-88752124b00eTue, 23 Jul 2024 10:39:29 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadContinuing our discussion from last week, are tropes bad?  Bad for marketing? Bad for the reader? How do tropes impact reader experience, marketing, and more in the book community? We talk about how we see the impacts of tropes in the publishing and...3053false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s15e3-trope-tastic-summer-are-tropes-good--60705524weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/ee236e55-95ed-360b-99fc-44bd6766ff86Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:43:09 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe put tropes under the microscope to see what they really are and are they good? How do tropes impact reader experience, marketing, and more in the book community? We talk about how we see the impacts of tropes in the publishing and reading world. 2974false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s15e1-trope-tastic-summer-microtropes-that-have-a-chokehold-on-us--60641609weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b6c41e9f-8024-3b62-b01b-bf5d98196d8cTue, 09 Jul 2024 10:49:36 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMicrotropes that have a chokehold on us - enough said! This week we are getting to the subcategory of tropes with all our favorites! The TROPE-tastic summer episode gets wild with these micro tropes, mainly in fantasy romance, but across all genres. 2685false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s15e1-trope-tastic-summer-what-are-they--60576954weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d544df5e-276b-3e78-bc63-196429893e11Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:45:17 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our TROPE-tastic summer series! This series will follow what is a trope, why do we use tropes, are tropes good or bad, how do they impact book marketing, the reader experience, and some tropes you just can't avoid. This week we are focusing...2458false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-stacks-on-stacks-the-idea-of-you-by-robinne-lee--60526739weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5da753ad-3fd0-3312-889f-e42443e9682aThu, 27 Jun 2024 12:05:02 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to our Stacks on Stacks series, a once-a-month book club. We started this to help us conquer that never-ending TBR, talk more with you, and abbreviate it as “S.O.S.” because yes send help! We will never finish our TBR at this rate!! We...3900false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s14e2-fans-of-fanfic-the-good-and-the-bad--60501655weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/4becb771-3433-3740-855e-df12df7e68ffTue, 25 Jun 2024 10:29:43 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe love fanfiction, we love fiction, but do we love fanfiction turned fiction? What are the implications on publishing rights, the community space, and over all the impression fanfiction is giving others. We concluded our series with a more critical...2689false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s14e2-fans-of-fanfic-fanfic-turned-fiction--60422323weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/01b42cec-40bf-372c-bfc3-76f0d2dc56edTue, 18 Jun 2024 11:15:36 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadDid you know you are reading fanfiction? Some of these we all know and love to talk about BUT some of these were a complete surprise. We discover fandoms that have left the fanfiction world, breaking the 4th wall into trad publishing, and now are on...3021false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-special-episode-imaginarium-book-festival-2024--60349361weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f325bce9-666e-35a0-96dd-e78b0ba6a247Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:31:36 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe went to Imaginarium Book Festival!! We are excited to share our stories, author meet-and-greets-, book hauls, and more with you all. This is our second year and for sure an annual trip for us! We met so many wonderful authors, said hi to author...4013false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s14e1-fans-of-fanfic-history-and-more--60272870weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a379f583-aa93-3afa-b7e8-af9126ce56e1Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:48:55 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are fans of fanfic! If you all didn't already know that! This mini-series of three episodes focuses on fanfiction turned fiction and the impacts of fanfiction culture, fiction publication, the ethical side, and more. This week we are doing a brief...3844false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-stacks-on-stacks-bride-by-ali-hazelwood--60219924weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/1a2acf20-4f39-3378-92e7-8396f9e9c098Thu, 30 May 2024 11:23:24 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our first Stacks on Stacks episode, a once-a-month book club. We started this to help us conquer that never-ending TBR, talk more with you, and abbreviate it as “S.O.S.” because yes send help! We will never finish our TBR at this rate!! We...4802false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s13e4-the-spice-is-right-omegaverse-shifter-romance--60197146weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5ed5a794-861a-360f-84b5-e45aae21ace5Tue, 28 May 2024 11:36:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe spice is right! We have saved some of the spiciest content for last! With each week we have been turning up the heat to end on a five-chili pepper kind of episode. Omegaverse and shifter romance is not something to take on lightly! When is comes...3697false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s13e1-the-spice-is-right-paranormal-why-choose--60110926weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6629ddaf-b897-31bd-ba39-90e55af88d2dTue, 21 May 2024 10:59:26 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWhat's better than one man? THREE! Welcome back to our third episode of The Spice is Right! This week we we dive head first into our particularly favorite subgenre of spice: Paranormal, Why Choose, and Fantasy!  Especially the aliens, fae, minotaurs,...4138false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s13e1-the-spice-is-right-dark-romance--60023422weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d7dd25f1-b967-304b-b3da-d52d45382e86Tue, 14 May 2024 11:11:16 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe darker the better, right?! Welcome back to our second episode of  The Spice is Right! This week we are talking about all those red flag men we love to hate. Especially the billionaires, mafia, motorcycle gang, and the bad boys. This is your...3563false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s13e1-the-spice-is-right-contemporary-romance--59897426weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/676b7149-c1bb-3d72-b143-50771bf2d699Tue, 07 May 2024 11:55:28 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to The Spice is Right! You guessed it We Know How to Read is getting spicy! We are starting our newest season all about spice, romance, and all 50 shades of grey. This is your warning now that this season will be talking about explicit...4246false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-bonus-chapters--59716301weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9ed0108d-f831-3967-a627-238edc9ba0deTue, 30 Apr 2024 01:20:49 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe fun begins! We go over all the special released chapters for House of Flame and Shadow as well as talk about the future for this series and the others. Enjoy our long-winded thoughts and theories on the SJM multiverse!3818false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e6-kate-dramis--59613825The Curse of Saints is Kate’s debut fantasy novel and the first in the trilogy. We had so much fun chatting with Kate this week and her book is truly amazing, add this fantasy to your TBR asap!! ]]>weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a27dfb8c-2bab-367b-98c3-ae0d4f5beecbTue, 23 Apr 2024 10:57:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadAll good things must come to an end and rounding out of the Spring season of They Know How to Write the very talented Kate Dramis joins us this week! Inspired by a dream about a woman calling down lightning to save a...The Curse of Saints is Kate’s debut fantasy novel and the first in the trilogy. We had so much fun chatting with Kate this week and her book is truly amazing, add this fantasy to your TBR asap!! ]]>4255false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-85-102--59486628weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9e4816ac-038d-3fac-88d6-f910a8f5f9dcTue, 16 Apr 2024 11:37:12 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe epic finale is finally here! We are wrapping up this adventure with nonstop action. The teams are all converging on the Crystal Palace. Bryce and Hunt fighting for the world, Ruhn and Lydia saving her sons, Hel battling the forces of Asteri. The...4557false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e5-nicole-northwood--59363246weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/434f7ce6-4358-31e5-876d-891fc9e69b70Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:08:22 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome Nicole Northwood to the podcast! She writes fantasy and fairytale romance stories for adults that are atmospheric, intimate, and alluring. Nicole was amazing to have on the show to share all the fun times she had writing In Flames, The Kestral...4543false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-65-84--59260116weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/70c9f45f-6de7-32bf-ba26-d173f4f545b4Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:57:01 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadPart Three the Ascent - into what? Well, buckle up because we dive into this section head first! The world is unstable, Bryce is opening portals again! Tharion is owning up to the consequences of his own actions, and so is Ithan, but Sathia and...4326false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e4-aj-vrana--59178700weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/586031d1-922d-3129-b9b6-429413e8d2faTue, 26 Mar 2024 10:18:52 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome AJ Vrana to the pod this week! AJ Vrana is the author of the Indie Author Project-winning Chaos Cycle Duology, the 2023 Ontario Author Project Winner in Adult Fiction, and all an absolute blast to have on the show! Her duology and short...5011false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-44-64--59099099weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c4119776-1ad6-38a3-a50f-1b4539fe47ddTue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis is a long one but what an epic adventure it is! The gang is back together and their journey is only just beginning as they are piecing together how to destroy the Asteri. Like always Bryce is being a BA, Hunt is Hunt, Ruhn is making us swoon and...6087false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e3-aurora-ascher--59014726weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7b8dd91d-8fcd-35ec-ac52-5cd14735307fTue, 12 Mar 2024 10:39:44 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome Aurora Ascher a New York Times and USA Today bestselling fantasy & paranormal romance author. Dreams do come true when it comes to making this interview happen! Aurora recently published Sanctuary of the Shadow The Elemental Emergence...4253false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-28-43--58930945weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f5a1404b-060d-3a34-87d2-0717b4384c93Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:35:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are back! This episode like always is full of our chaotic rambles and thoughts while reading probably one of the best get away/ rescue scenes ever written! Lidia is carrying this story through like a champ! We literally dive into the depths of...4635false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e2-sara-delavergne--58848831weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c354b4c4-d27f-3535-a265-b511bff900a6Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:49:10 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadOur spring They Know How to Write continues with another amazing author, Sara DeLaVergne! What is even more special is TODAY (Feb. 27) is also the release day for Son of Shattered Souls: Book Two of the Shattered Trilogy!! Congrats to Sara on...4513false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-18-27--58764620weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6bd303bf-ae44-3d7c-bc1a-e5adb19384a5Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:07:44 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWhat an info dump in the most delicious way!! Megan and Natalie can agree this section of the book just might be their favorite part - so far! Bryce, Azirel, and Nesta are learning about Pyrthian's history and how it intertangles into Bryce's world...5681false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s12e1-thea-claire--58672457weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f731a7a3-8459-3191-9f2c-504d9cbb6f44Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:06:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIntroducing our Spring debut novelist Thea Claire, to start our season 12 They Know How to Write Author Interviews! Thea Claire is a storyteller at heart. A North Texas native, she loves to write about strong characters creating beautiful lives for...4769false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-book-club-house-of-flame-and-shadow-ch-1-17--58585185weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5dcbffb8-5788-3033-a5cb-10a24f3d56c5Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:29:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIt's officially been one week since House of Flame and Shadow has been out and we couldn't wait any longer to overshare our thoughts - that's why this episode is so long - sorry guys! Spoilers only for the first 17 chapters to include: recap events in...6531false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-house-of-flame-and-shadow-theories-and-predictions--58444080weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9b61e5ee-4202-35e4-b2c5-c7ff74114737Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:16:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSPOILERS! We are diving head-first into all of our unhinged, well-thought-out theories and predictions for all the characters in the upcoming House of Flame and Shadow release! This episode is long but we have so much to cover before Jan. 30th. Enjoy...8232false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-everything-you-need-to-know-before-house-of-flame-and-shadow--58415151weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a26fec1c-3b61-399f-8056-97f007af1470Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:54:22 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe've done it so you don't have to. We have combed through the extensive work of SJM to bring together what we think is the creme de la creme of recap information for you before the release of House of Flame and Shadow. Spoiler warning for ALL Sarah J...5756false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-top-12-reads-of-2023-part-3--58318707weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9663dd7a-f6ea-3ebe-b085-7cf72dddb3f4Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:53:06 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadHello, 2024! We are so excited to wrap up this mini-series of our top 12 reads of 2023!  This is the third and final part of the series that will feature our top reads for Sumt-ober, October, Yarros' November, and December of the year. Think of this...4125false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-top-12-reads-of-the-year-part-2--58239163weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/94fb484c-0f32-3a9c-8bb6-9dc41d7bf451Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:53:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadHello, 2024! We are so excited to be reading our way into the New Year with you! As we all are writing down our book goals, TBRS, and more. We want to share with you our top reads of 2023. This three-part series will feature our top reads for each...2930false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-top-12-reads-of-the-year-part-1--58170673weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7cdd8287-28e6-3ad5-9572-34854540cb14Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadHello, 2024! We are so excited to be reading our way into the New Year with you! As we all are writing down our book goals, TBRS, and more. We want to share with you our top reads of 2023. This three-part series will feature our top reads for each...4323false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e7-ligia-cushman-interview--58120978Rise of a Dark Throne: The Mōsa Chronicles." Ligia Cushman is proud to be an Afro-Latina author, writing diverse and inclusive fantasy novels filled with romance and magick. With an epic tale of two unlikely characters embarking on a magick-filled enemies-to-lovers adult fantasy romance novel, you are hooked!  ]]>weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a248fd18-f878-3949-82cf-382bb1b83b96Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:22:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write and our season finale episode! Rounding off this amazing see, this week we were so honored to have Ligia Cushman! Ligia N. Guzman-Cushman is a Dominican-American fantasy author best known for the...Rise of a Dark Throne: The Mōsa Chronicles." Ligia Cushman is proud to be an Afro-Latina author, writing diverse and inclusive fantasy novels filled with romance and magick. With an epic tale of two unlikely characters embarking on a magick-filled enemies-to-lovers adult fantasy romance novel, you are hooked!  ]]>5545false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e5-angela-breen-interview--57985324weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3575a9f3-6742-31e5-80f1-4cafa18b6b22Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:19:48 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Angela Breen! Angela Breen is the author of Pretty. Gritty. Love Stories. Angela loves strong heroes and heroines who can save themselves. She writes about...5491false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e5-isabelle-olmo-interview--57984097weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f679c626-f9ad-384b-a716-84fe90373eaeTue, 12 Dec 2023 12:24:14 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Isabelle Olmo on our holiday special They Know How to Write. Isabelle is not only a talented author of The Queen's Red Guard, a feminist epic fantasy series...5212false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e3-kate-gateley-interview--57917970weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c1aa37dd-e9af-3863-b42d-dcc40d36bbc7Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:18:12 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Kate Gateley! It was amazing to get the chance to sit down and talk with the award-winning fantasy novelist of the Lost Wells Trilogy and immerse readers...5505false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e3-andrea-tang-interview--57829467weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b444f88d-43af-3f5d-84b0-f56cb57fdce9Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:33:30 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Andrea Tang. To add to the excitement of this episode TODAY is the launch day of Kingdom of Without a cyberpunk heist thriller, what more could you want?!...5592false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e1-kim-alexander-interview--57742416weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d1606ca3-e0cc-3daa-a27c-3d91e96de205Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:49:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Kim Alexander, a former author interviewer on Sirius XM Book Radio turned fantasy author herself. We talk about her fantasy series; The Demon Door and much...4720false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s11e1-jessica-cage-interview--57629112weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e51829e8-6e10-3790-8123-20417ea01c95Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:25:13 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our holiday season of They Know How to Write! This week we were so honored to have Jessica Cage, an International Award Winning, and USA Today's Best Selling Author. We had so much fun - mostly laughing but getting to ask Jessica about her...5614false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-iron-flame-predictions--57538761weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6b8ad6c9-1382-33ef-8f55-dfe0b5df9685Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:27:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS We surprise you with a brand new episode with just predictions and theories not only for Iron Flame but the entire saga! As we all sit down with Iron Flame over the next few days or weeks let's review all the possibilities...4732false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e13-halloween-special--57456208weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/878bf1e6-3fb2-3834-8552-050c94437b92Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:55:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to the season finale of terror and horror! We dive into the history of Halloween, the good, the bad, and the ugly, and trust us there is a lot of ugly we it revolves are this cursed holiday. Watch the shadows, the foggy streets, and the noises...4236false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e6-13-nights-of-halloween-night-six--57222362weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/ecf8d19a-c2a7-31ef-b4ce-bd21e8c564deFri, 13 Oct 2023 10:36:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadI smell children! Welcome to our witch-tacular episode! Be prepared for these witches to make your skin crawl. These badass witches scared us while recording. Stir the brew, light a candle, and listen to these witches' tales some old as time, all...3278false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e5-13-nights-of-halloween-night-five--57201471weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a129610e-00d7-3468-a502-cf3ac8522200Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:25:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe have returned with more nightmares this week! Almost halfway through the 13 nights of Halloween and they just keep on coming, creepier and creepier.  This week we are focusing on areas surrounding Nepal, India, and Pakistan. Some stories you may...2592false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e4-13-nights-of-halloween-night-four--57199664weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/adb0d41c-d2db-33ef-8289-3cbcc6dccdbbWed, 11 Oct 2023 18:25:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThings go bump in the night as we make our way around the world in 13 nights of horror, and this week is just that! Be warned of what is lurking in the woods and fly around at night. These ghosts, demons, and spirits give us the heebie jeebies! Grab...2078false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e3-13-nights-of-halloween-night-3--57113984weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5c0b51ef-c504-3778-9fb7-bf620cf39be7Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:14:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadGuys.. this one is horrifying. We outdid ourselves. This is gruesome, terrifying, and will curse you! Listen at your own risk but we are aware this episode is dark and covers some sensitive subjects. This week's focus is on Japan and it's rich,...1973false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e2-13-nights-of-halloween-night-2--57056901weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/92d53aa3-d184-375f-8990-c698d4d54903Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:14:08 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to our second night of Halloween. In this episode, we cover the legends of four uniquely terrifying demons, witches, and horrors! We focus on Malaysian, Indonesian, and Singaporean culture to bring us a fright! It's only night 2 and we...2924false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s10e1-13-nights-of-halloween-night-one--57036351weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/8182b400-28a1-37b9-b272-6a835eaabb99Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:02:33 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our 13 Nights of Halloween series! We will be releasing 12 mini-episodes full of monsters, myths, ghosts, and more from around the world. Leading up to our season finale monster episode on Halloween Night! We are warning you now of this...1973false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s9e4-writers-workshop-wednesday-marketing-editing-and-more--56955324weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/2c647043-3dd0-35aa-aa46-ece790296266Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:13:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to the finale of our mini-series Writers Wednesday Workshops. We are wrapping up this four-part season with the best of the best! Drafting, editing, promoting, cover design, and title with resource and tips on platforms and pages about the...3016false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s9e3-writers-wednesday-writing-process-first-sentence-hook-summary--56867460weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/312779f3-0108-3ec5-9716-bcc841f44e2eWed, 20 Sep 2023 11:03:30 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis weeks episode you might think is out of order BUT we wouldn't stir you wrong! So much of the book writing experience outside of the idea, world-building, and writing is the marketing! A wise person says the moment you start a book is the moment...1151false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s9e2-writers-wednesday-the-big-three--56786801weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e285eff8-085e-318e-9765-dba4c47a26adWed, 13 Sep 2023 11:09:57 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome back to Writing Workshop Wednesdays! This week we are hitting the big three, at least for most genres! World Building, Character Development, and Lore! IN this W.W.W. Megan and Natalie talk about building out the "Tolkien - moment" with...3009false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e36-multiverse-theories--56718674weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/32f5c7c3-56d4-375f-bcd5-f4d8cbdf4256Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSPOILERS SPOILERS Hunt is a pegasus shifter, Lucien is Tamlin's father, Gavriel didn't die, and the 13 lived! Welcome to the multiverse episode of theories! Trust us when we say we forgot a lot, talked about a little, and promise another multiverse...4247false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s9e1-writers-wednesdays-the-basics--56717588weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3b83e732-372a-301f-bf5b-ede7b63894faWed, 06 Sep 2023 20:58:34 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to our mini-series! Writers Workshop Wednesday. This week we are covering the basics: Initial idea then what? Your Tolkien moment! Discovering your genre, the planning process, choosing your perspective, tips on best writing platforms, and...2582false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e24-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin-part-3--56716976weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/331395d9-6fe4-324d-b69c-74aa33e68bddWed, 06 Sep 2023 20:26:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe missing link, the forgotten leg, the long awaited, and lost A Court of Wings and Ruin part 3 episode that just some how never made it's way out here into the universe. This episode is long, it is rough, but it is chaos at it's finest and a fun...7719false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e35-crescent-city-house-of-sky-and-breath-finale--56667422weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0e75e978-18eb-38d4-b9c2-4e8027df899dSat, 02 Sep 2023 10:16:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadOH MY GAWD IT'S HAPPENING IT'S HAPPENING!! We have made it to the very end and Bryce is no longer in Kansas guys!! The epic page-turning finale is broken down! Thanks for sticking around for the crazy 4 part breakdown of Crescent City House of Sky and...3909false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e34-crescent-city-house-of-sky-and-breath-the-pit--56662401weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9f6f5d8f-0d25-3ab0-be3b-118d95a5ef91Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:57:03 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadGuys, we are here. The final part of HOSAB but not really because we had too much to say so we are leaving the mega crazy ending for next time! The gang is all over the place, the Viper Queen is out, Emile is missing, and Hunt and Bryce are yes and...4625false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e34-crescent-city-house-of-sky-and-breath-the-abyss--56659713weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/782e9a74-cef4-3353-9678-e97f783ebbc7Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:25:31 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSo glad to be back for the season eight finale book! We apologize now for the length, the chaos, and everything else for this book haha you guys are in for a ride! The Scooby-doo gang is traveling all over the city trying to find Emilie and unearth...6676false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e33-crescent-city-house-of-sky-and-breath-the-chasm--56648064weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/04d18667-e8e3-38f9-b75f-5c77f9aa6948Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:27:05 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSo glad to be back for the season eight finale book! We apologize now for the length, the chaos, and everything else for this book haha you guys are in for a ride! Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved...6310false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e32-crescent-city-the-ravine--56519853weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/5c8de47d-80a1-36c9-8293-e287dd56bc15Sat, 19 Aug 2023 10:18:11 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadLike any good SJM book, these last 200 pages will wreck you with nonstop action, emotion, and suspense! LeLe, Hunt, Bryce, Ithan, all of the above! What an epic finally to the first novel Crescent City House of Earth and Blood. Those last 200 pages...4407false80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e31-the-canyon--56519858weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/17ed606a-c8f1-373d-a054-f724031b2c34Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:59:39 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadAs Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it. We...4355false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e30-crescent-city-the-trench--56484986weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/68a62bee-5008-39ef-980e-4c974f69fb07Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:54:46 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are finally getting into the plot - sort of. Bryce is finally meeting our main squeeze Hunt again for a round of sarcastic remarks, forced proximity, and bodyguard trope. All things we are here for! As well as some brother-sister bond happening -...4010false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e30-crescent-city-the-hollows--56474000weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9e7e12d4-7b0a-3537-89a9-6136aff072d0Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:06:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are starting the final series, Crescent City House of Earth and Blood by the one and only Sarah J Maas!!! Follow along with this four-part episode as we dive into the final duology before all Hel breaks loose come this January. These two novels are...4482false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e29-acotar-theories--56402280weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/ca6e13e1-67a1-34c7-a34b-d2e75c4f93e3Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:35:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe have made it! Now to talk theories! There are minor Crescent City and Major Throne of Glass spoilers in this episode but we mostly keep it to ACOTAR. Think "where are they now" episode. Our predictions for all the main players in the SJM universe. 4802false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e28--56377578weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/eb81c39c-c3ed-3ae3-9b73-27e699a0d73fSat, 05 Aug 2023 11:32:32 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe Bloodrite has begun, Feyre is dying, and Nesta is trying to save the ones she loves! Sarah J Maas is notorious for her final acts and boy is this one an epic go-out! Megan and Natalie blow through this action-packed ending with a level of...2127true75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e27-a-court-of-silverflames-part-3-valkyrie--56355513weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/56b8a54e-bc8d-30a5-82ea-c37ad6551e74Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:17:47 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadNesta, Emerie, and Gwyn are improving and bonding through training. Nesta is growing more confident in herself and taking on more roles in the Night Court particularly the one to discover more information about Eris, the human queen Braillyn, the...3372true74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e27-a-court-of-silverflames-sword--56344823weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/303906fd-a8ca-3e6d-8dc2-1c6766b9feb9Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:32:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadAgainst the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance and healing in each other's arms. Nesta is battling her demons and has been...3818true73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e26-a-court-of-silverflames-novice--56334657weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/a0687789-bf69-3a8e-9bb2-07fe538565bbTue, 01 Aug 2023 10:23:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWith the Inner Circle experiencing true peace and happiness for the first time Sarah J Maas takes on an alternative story featuring our smut reading, the brutally honest, goddess of death: Nesta Archeron. Megan and Natalie would like EVERYONE to know...5806true72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e25-a-court-of-frost-and-starlight--56210354weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7768a98c-7137-3a31-9ac9-bf02e76630ddTue, 25 Jul 2023 11:11:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe have made it to the novella of all things sweet, happy, and a little more! We agree that this novella truly sets up the next wave of Sarah's A Court of blank and blank with a whole new crew of characters coming forward to have their story told BUT...5370true71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e23-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin-cursebreaker--56152881weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6deba4cb-ef10-3fbc-9865-bb23046958d7Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:23:55 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are so hyped about this section of AOCWAR. Feyre is beyond epic! Cassian and Azriel are just *chefs kiss* Everything, everything! Like we think this section of AOCWAR might be better than chapter 55 (this might only be Natalie's...2185true70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e22-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin-princess-of-carrion--56137422weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/70e04129-7945-317c-b685-8992b3d6e3eaTue, 18 Jul 2023 10:45:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are going to war in the third book of the epic romantic fantasy A Court of Wings and Ruin. We unanimously agree Feyre is a badass, Ianthe is a bitch, Tamlin is a dick, and Lucien deserves more. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court,...3165true822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e21-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-part4--56100457weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/be8276d4-c3ea-38be-b86b-541146587298Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:38:00 +0000Megan & Natalie Read"When you spend so long trapped in darkness, you will find that the darkness begins to stare back." -Feyre This EPIC finale to the fan-loved, the chosen one, the superior novel in the ACOTAR series. Did you see that coming?! Because sure didn't! Feyre...6191true69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e20-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-part-3--56084936weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/aad79ab0-aa4e-314d-9d98-c9f16039f4e5Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:22:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe plot keeps thickening and thickening and Megan and Natalie can't stop eating it up with a spoon! We continue to obsess over Feyre's growth and magic in these chapters. As well as all the new characters Sarah has brought to the table. Feyre might...6274true68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e19-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-part2--56069739weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0414fb65-d89f-309c-923f-bd23e24c9bd5Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:19:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis novel is such a deep pool of amazing moments that we can't not stop and talk about every single detail with you guys. We continue our journey with Feyre as her marriage to Tamlin approaches, Feyre's hollowness and nightmares consume her. She...6065true67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e18-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-part-1--56060429weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/59bdf0c5-48ac-3797-afbe-270fb50beed1Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:15:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadNatalie and Megan have made it to what many claim Sarah's best book or the fan favorite in all her writing. Debatable but for sure in our top 3 SJM books of all time. We are starting off we are with Feyre, she has been made new again and in the Spring...4405true66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e17-acotar-under-the-mountain--56012525weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c415991f-142f-3aa6-aba9-440f8cc30e68Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:36:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadProbably the most epic moments of this series is Under the Mountain. Megan and Natalie go through the trials, riddles, and banter of the final part of A Court of Thorns and Roses. Like most people, this novel leaves off with the expectation for so...2600true65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e16-acotar-part-2--56001513weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/43993f7f-faeb-30ed-bd06-84741cf9b587Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:33:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe are physically unable at this point to turn an SJM book into a single episode. There are just so many details! Plus Megan and Natalie are going in with a new set of eyes, looking, searching for clues to the Avenger-esque lead-up. As she adapts to...3745true64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e15-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses--55992984weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/98a18dc6-7e5d-3355-9329-1ebcafc42646Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWe have finally made it to the book that started it all well that being our podcast. A Court of Thorns and Roses has had everyone in an absolute chokehold for years now and we are getting into it! When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in...3476true63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e14-throne-of-glass-theories--55246535weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6c8d8815-d317-36fe-af09-742ad5e95dfaTue, 27 Jun 2023 10:43:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie have finished Throne of Glass and are diving into theories this week. We tried our best to keep it straight to TOG but no promises. If you haven't read ACOTAR stop and go read it now! Its been a wild ride through this 1/3 of Sarah J...3961true62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e13-kingdom-of-ash-to-whatever-end--54786028weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c796c3d8-cc3f-32c0-9486-2ae66ab67c06Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:31:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadTo whatever end. Megan and Natalie have made it to the final saga of the Throne of Glass series. Kingdom of Ash, 998 pages of highs and lows. We laughed, we cheered, we cried, we loved, and we lose. This will be a three-part episode to just barely...7244true61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e12-kingdom-of-ash-firebringer--54567341weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/677f7e51-ae75-3bd8-8746-254f123e6508Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:33:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie have made it to the final saga of the Throne of Glass series. Kingdom of Ash, 998 pages of highs and lows. We laughed, we cheered, we cried, we loved, and we lose. This will be a three-part episode to just barely scratch the surface...7990true60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e11-kingdom-of-ash-you-do-not-yield--54546217weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/cefa9378-246b-3a75-bb1f-01e7849a7c00Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:11:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie have made it to the final saga of the Throne of Glass series. Kingdom of Ash, 998 pages of highs and lows. We laughed, we cheered, we cried, we loved, and we lose. This will be a three-part episode to just barely scratch the surface...7510true59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e10-tower-of-dawn-part-2--54396763weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d4e13c57-95fa-30f9-a47a-3030efe6441dWed, 14 Jun 2023 14:21:27 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadPart two of Tower of Dawn is out! We all know SJM likes to hold out till those last 100 pages and boy does she do it in this book! The plot twist and grand reveals are wild ya'll! This week's two-part episode follows the surly Chaol to the southern...3317true58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e9-tower-of-dawn-part-1--54343679weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/51e17be3-90e1-3b7b-8036-9116177e9b0eTue, 13 Jun 2023 10:40:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie sit in divided camps on our love or hate for Lord Chaol Westfall BUT do not get our words twist Yrene Towers is LIFE! This week's two-part episode follows the surly Chaol to the southern continent to be healed by Yrene. With war...5710true57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e8-empire-of-storms-part-two-fireheart--54126115weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6b10fe94-90b3-3fc7-8fb9-5e9bea046afcWed, 07 Jun 2023 10:35:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis book literally is everything and this part two episode proves it! At this point, it is ALL rising action and we can't get enough of Empire of Storms especially, Fireheart! Megan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and...7849true56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e7-empire-of-storms-part-one-the-fire-bringer--54112132weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c3b9f535-1a56-3a88-ab88-9c5b7183e103Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:39:45 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This week we are finally getting to the very anticipated novel Empire of Storms! As the books get longer the more we have to say! How SJM fits all the action...6425true55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e6-part-2-queen-of-shadows--54052215weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3dbee88f-1d10-372e-b173-6426efcb9330Wed, 31 May 2023 11:49:02 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadYou were probably like wait Megan and Natalie that's not the whole story! Where is the epic end?! Don't you worry we covered it in great detail in our part 2 Queen of Shadows episode!  As the books get longer the more we have to say! Everyone Celaena...3783true54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e5-queen-of-shadows--54040497weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/bb7581f7-ddfa-3eb5-a7d8-2c992ec343edTue, 30 May 2023 11:07:16 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This week we are taking on Queen of Shadows, the 4th book in the series. As the books get longer the more we have to say! How SJM fits all the action in, is...6296true53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e4-assassin-s-blade--53968909weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/bc5bcaa4-0122-3d19-9e23-7d36aeba077cTue, 23 May 2023 10:03:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This week we are diving into the prequel, Assassin's Blade. A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into...7117true52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e3-heir-of-fire--53887525weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/2bae22cb-b5b3-3243-b107-ed50a2b46304Tue, 16 May 2023 10:36:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This week we are diving into book three, Heir of Fire. Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she...7684true51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8-e2-crown-of-midnight--53789244weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0c45ab86-8fb2-3bcd-99eb-902f61167af3Tue, 09 May 2023 10:06:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This week we are diving into book two,  Crown of Midnight. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from...6294true50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s8e1-throne-of-glass--53715752weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/ef177414-f16a-3475-a230-da1ddae2877fTue, 02 May 2023 10:34:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are diving into the Maas Effect, the SJM world, and everything in-between. This season starts with Throne of Glass, book one of the series. Sarah J. Maas' first novel. In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand,...7068true49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e9-six-of-crows--53640806weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3c9deabf-2fa1-364e-a802-fd8afd71f537Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIn our season finale episode of book reviews Megan and Natalie break down Megan's #3 pick for best reads of 2021. This epic heist fantasy novel really one-ups the rest in this series. We are excited to break down Leigh Bardugo's planning and writing...1203true48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e8-savage-lands-part-2--53580355weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/926b4c26-91a8-3a81-b9c3-ad144e207759Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie take you through this two-part episode week of Natalie's favorite series to date Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown. This 2 part episode holds NOTHING back, full of sidebars, spoilers, and spice! Savage Lands is a six-book paranormal...7419true47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e8-savage-lands-parts--53568835weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0fb11c44-8b1c-3457-9dbd-fad7eaba5f01Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie take you through this two-part episode week of Natalie's favorite series to date Savage Lands by Stacey Marie Brown. This 2 part episode holds NOTHING back, full of sidebars, spoilers, and spice! Savage Lands is a six-book paranormal...5396true46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e7-blue-halo-book-review-spoilers--53527441weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d37739be-2a33-3840-ab41-6cc8b7c4a286Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:21:08 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadSPOILERS These super soldiers might not be fighting the likes of Commander Hylar but trust us they just might have bigger problems! If you like sexy alpha men, small-town romances, suspenseful plots, high-stakes missions, and strong women this series...4730true45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e6-blue-halo-book-review--53501134weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/f3675141-b2fe-32a9-843c-e8ab820338b1Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:12:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadBlue Halo is an 8-book series- unfortunately only 6 of the 8 are out. That just means Megan and Natalie will have to do a part 2 at a later date! This is a spin-off series from Nyssa Kathryn's debut series Project Arma. These super soldiers might not...4524true44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e5-project-arma-5-8-spoilers--53449870weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b8e1b1f3-f5cc-32e3-aad6-7b19fecbcd84Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:12:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadProject Arma is an 8-book series that has Natalie and Megan in a chokehold. This episode is part 5 or 9, no spoilers, but plenty of teasers! If you like sexy alpha men, small-town romances, suspenseful plots, high-stakes missions, and strong women...2696true43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e5-project-arma-5-8-book-review--53441999weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/9d207966-f7e7-315f-a082-4d3945f55326Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:35:54 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadProject Arma is an 8-book series that has Natalie and Megan in a chokehold. This episode is part 5 or 9, no spoilers, but plenty of teasers! If you like sexy alpha men, small-town romances, suspenseful plots, high-stakes missions, and strong women...3821true42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e4-jams-and-spoilers-project-arma-1-4-book-review--53376468weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0167f2c3-6d8c-3bf5-8f1b-837b84b1f1eeWed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadJams and spoilers for Project Arma books 1-4 by Nyssa Kathryn. Megan and Natalie pitch Nyssa their jam brand, discuss the interlocking plot, and all the spice in between! This spoilers episode goes into detail about Nyssa's military, suspense,...4244true41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e3-project-arma-part-1-book-review--53364358weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7f265aee-5176-3fed-bffa-718e0687bee2Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadProject Arma is an 8-book series that has Natalie and Megan in a chokehold. This episode is part 1 or 4, no spoilers, but plenty of teasers! If you like sexy alpha men, small-town romances, suspenseful plots, high-stakes missions, and strong women...4016true40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e2-the-bliss-list-book-review--53280965weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/728d7800-ce59-3285-ba12-e5c31d447543Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:45:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIn this season of book reviews, Megan and Natalie continue with The Bliss List by Piper James. She wrote YA paranormal romance for 6 years under the name Wendi Wilson before giving into her desire to write spicy romcoms, and it was the best career...4304true39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-st-patrick-s-day-myths-and-legends--53193080weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/1a19fb41-1d50-35a5-9385-ce749cfeb9faTue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadA surprise episode this week! Megan and Natalie go into detail about the lore behind St. Patrick's Day, why leprechauns are the least of your worries, and share the true stories of amazing legends from Irish, and Celtic lore.5118true38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s7e1-my-killer-vacation-book-review--53119845weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/03b4051d-d989-3656-8ff4-087138dad4c5Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIn this new season of book reviews, Megan and Natalie start season seven with My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey. New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn,...3251true37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e4-top-reads-of-2022-part-2--53056487weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e3766415-db80-34ab-8435-b4af4ba79e95Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadOne of the biggest events all year on the podcast, at least to Natalie, ranking their Top 5 books of the year. In this episode, Megan and Natalie share their books for seats 2 and 1 with an honorable mention. There are like always many side quests,...4899true35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-valentine-s-day-special-episode--53057526weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/becc42fd-dce2-339b-aec4-77b1f61572ddTue, 14 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWill you be my Valentine? Megan and Natalie pour a glass of wine and rank fantasy book boyfriends from Mates to It should have been you not Finnick. Do you agree or disagree with our ranking? 4762true36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e3-top-reads-of-2022-part-1--53058210weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/4f6c4185-e811-355b-b486-2df30b4f7ff0Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadOne of the biggest events all year on the podcast, at least to Natalie, ranking their Top 5 books of the year. In this episode, Megan and Natalie share their books for seats 5,4, and 3. There are like always many side quests, but ultimately we share...4273true34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e4-2023-reading-goals-and-tbr--53056712weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/de6683ba-6536-331f-afe7-cc2268954536Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:16:25 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie see if they met their 2022 goals and reading challenges...hint hint they did not. As well as exposing all their dirty secrets by going through their Storygraph accounts, it's like Goodreads but it tells you so much more! While also...3809true33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e2-storygraph-and-goals--53056441weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6f28114e-f786-3b30-98d3-588fcb2c8b73Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:48:56 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie see if they met their 2022 goals and reading challenges...hint hint they did not. As well as exposing all their dirty secrets by going through their Storygraph accounts, it's like Goodreads but it tells you so much more! While also...2564true32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e1-get-to-know-us-again-part-2--53054744weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/ee732321-83be-3a27-a8d1-4fd718433ed4Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are back with a whole new set of questions to ask each other! Welcome to our Get to Know us Again part 2 season premiere-ish episode of Season Six! As usual, Megan and Natalie are all over the place and their true unfiltered selves....3374true31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s6e1-get-to-know-us-again-part-1--53057209weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/71744032-b1e0-3783-97c8-1a4d922e0e94Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are back with a whole new set of questions to ask each other! Welcome to our Get to Know us Again part 1 season primer episode of Season Six! As usual, Megan and Natalie are all over the place and their true unfiltered selves. Enjoy...2555true30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e8-erin-jacobs--53057604weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/3eaa7504-fea0-3872-8052-b6e5188ce685Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:02:15 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadErin Jacobs is our eighth and final guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Erin is our only online author meaning her novel is currently available on Wattpad. Wattpad is a free reading and writing platform which...4806true29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e7-victoria-l-thurman--53057450weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/7f515c2a-1fdf-38dc-819e-e9506bec6767Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:22:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadVictoria L Thurman is our seventh guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Victoria's debut novel is The Dating Dilemmas of Delilah Dunnfield series a new adult witty romance what more could you want?! This interview...3944true28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e6-frankie-diane-mallis--53057301weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/733c87d9-52a4-3bc3-9618-631cff6513acTue, 27 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadFrankie Diane Mallis is our sixth guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Frankie deput novel is Daughter of the Drowned Empire series a new adult Cleopatra meets Roman mythology, what more could you want?! This...4692true27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e5-valia-lind--53057233weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b4e1c568-b342-300e-9951-0a47069e8167Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:32:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadValia Lind is our fifth guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Valia Lind is the author of over 30 novels! From YA Fantasy, Paranormal Romances, and Cozy Witch Fantasy. Her latest novel The Golden Slipper is a...3601true26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e4-l-danvers--53054686weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/c35ac266-20a2-3ba3-ba9b-affb1c67daacTue, 13 Dec 2022 11:35:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadL. Danvers is our fourth guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. L. Danvers is the author of YA fantasy books that are full of high-stakes action, epic adventures, and swoon-worthy romance! Vampires, Werewolves,...3465true25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e3-jen-furlong--53057298weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/06fad770-2beb-3ad7-8302-0c35a0b82133Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadJen Furlong is our third guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Jen Furlong is the author of Hidden City, Book 1 in her The Unimaginable series. This YA supernatural novel takes place in Natalie's hometown Richmond,...6274true24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-series-s5e2-stacey-marie-brown--53056713weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/b7e098f0-e364-323e-a74c-87d27e19b395Tue, 29 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadStacey Marie Brown is our second guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. Stacey Marie Brown is the author of the very popular dark fantasy romance series The Savage Lands. Her most recent standalone, contemporary...4611true23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-know-how-to-write-author-interview-series-s5e1-a-e-kincaid--53056433weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/cab2dcb3-141c-32be-80cb-de4d351682feTue, 22 Nov 2022 11:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadA.E. Kincaid is our first guest in our holiday series They Know How to Write on We Know How to Read. A.E. Kincaid is the author of the duology The Demon, the Hero, and the City of Seven. Megan and Natalie ask all the questions from the nitty-gritty to...4801true22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s4e5-fanfiction-part-2--53057300weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0d0e08a1-3a1b-3ec2-9e26-db46c1dc737dThu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are huge advocates for fanfiction and everything that falls under that category. In these two episodes they dive into the history, long-winded tangents, what is fanfiction writing all about, and is it right for you.3492true20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s4e4-fanfiction-part-1--53056623weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/d1303d01-1596-33f7-b4f1-0b19565ee0a7Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie are huge advocates for fanfiction and everything that falls under that category. In these two episodes they dive into the history, long-winded tangents, what is fanfiction writing all about, and is it right for you.4397true19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s4e3-new-adult-fiction--53058409weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/2f3a03f3-9bf0-31e0-a60d-c1f74a0c3ed9Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie discuss how important New Adult literature is to readers young and old alike. As well as breaking down a few sub-genres that need to be flushed out.4113true21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s4e2-myths-and-retellings-part-2--53057394weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/78c4bcd8-aaf5-360c-aa9b-5e953b322d6fThu, 27 Oct 2022 10:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadEveryone loves a retelling of their favorite myths and lore. Megan and Natalie talk about what makes a retelling vs adaptations, historical facts, and their take on popular retellings.  2375true18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-hot-to-read-s4e1-myths-and-retellings-part-1--53056531weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/71457c6a-9061-3214-9ab8-35463eb58f49Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadEveryone loves a retelling of their favorite myths and lore. Megan and Natalie talk about what makes a retelling vs adaptations, historical facts, and their take on popular retellings.  1928true17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s3e6-tropes-part-2--53054739weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/826e0e7a-c002-36a9-b1b7-ccc8ce7a9c4fThu, 01 Sep 2022 17:49:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWrapping up season three with our finale episode of the BEST TROPES. We have fallen in love with some of the most cliche but well-loved tropes in literature today. Which one is your favorite?3212true16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s2e5-tropes-part-1--53057341weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/1cc908e3-f9ff-36af-92cb-900d0b3964b0Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:31:48 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadTropes are the backbone of much-beloved literature. Megan and Natalie break down the most popular tropes in this part one episode. You will surely learn how obsessed they are by the end of this series.2738true15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s3e4-booknyms-4--53057312weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/0f0cd7aa-29ec-3f94-a933-3a9394817493Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:33:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadWelcome to the dark side, things this week get intense. Are you ready for the shady side of booknyms?? 1302true14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s3e3-booknyms-3--53057269weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6f51e109-dab1-3197-a986-ddbafe2163e4Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:31:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThis is where our vocab list takes a twist! The darker side of romance and fantasy reading is coming to light. How many of these Booknyms will you know?1748true13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s3e2-booknyms-2--53054778weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6c78bf75-8748-3a66-b6c7-214644068e60Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:30:26 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadReady to learn? This week Megan and Natalie continue to break down those acronyms we see are seeing all over Tiktok and Goodreads. How many do you know?2120true12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s3e1-booknyms-1--53057466weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/6a25657b-52b3-3257-8c16-df7d133de6c5Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie start the new season with the need to know acronyms when diving head first into book world. Plus a constant discussion on fanfictions - because we can't stop ourselves!2084true11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s2s5-classic-lit-vs-cult-classics--50415060weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/913e03d6-7b3a-3a4d-b2bf-f38c2ef9e9d5Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadThe ultimate challenge classic lit vs cult classics, which side are you on? We mostly bash Twilight, Nicholar Sparks, and talk way too much about Harry Potter!3505truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s2e4-on-the-list-classics--50415068weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e9925c9f-588c-3f92-8453-9036ce13c6e0Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:02:16 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie have different opinions on what new or old books should become a part of the coveted "Classics"1985truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s2e3-off-the-list-the-classics--50415062weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e1dcea81-f38a-3d2b-9005-cd173f97b8b1Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:00:34 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadIn this mini-episode Megan and Natalie discuss what books from the Barns and Noble Classic Literature list should be removed.1903truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-ep-s2e2-women-in-classic-literature--50415067weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/4ade4570-3510-3dad-8130-8d8fd8176ab6Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:24:32 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie break down the Barns and Noble "200 Classic Novels" and talk about the women authors on this list. How they got on the list and their perspective as two authors on how these women claimed their fame.3544truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s1e4-book-challenges--50415064weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/e93fe16f-0faf-3232-8583-a4f61bb782d5Sat, 05 Feb 2022 15:04:24 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie talk about their 2022 book goals and challenges.1715truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s1e3-number-1-book-of-2021-and-dnf--50415061weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/47dcd2c1-1ff7-398b-845c-e4dfe8c8c650Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:04:57 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadMegan and Natalie talk about their number one book from 2021 and go into great detail as to why they DNF (Did Not Finish) one of the most popular books of 2021. They even came up with a better plot for the book! 3846truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-know-how-to-read-s1e1-get-to-know-us--50415063weknowhowtoreadpod.podbean.com/49da9fc1-776b-3e25-9f68-aee02f7bdf0cTue, 11 Jan 2022 22:47:28 +0000Megan & Natalie ReadGet to know co-host Megan and Natalie on the podcast We Know How to Read where they break down the ultimate clarification of popular books.1703truefull