A full season of reading, chaos, arguments, hot takes, and two author interviews—all wrapped in one recap episode. We’re looking back, calling ourselves out, and gearing up for Season Four.

Chapters

• (02:27) - Favorite book of the season
• (04:39) - Least favorite book
• (06:05) - Most unexpected
• (07:55) - Favorite characters
• (10:51) - Who'd you actively avoid?
• (13:07) - The one Jon secretly liked more than he admitted
• (14:40) - The episodes with author guests
• (19:25) - More nervous or relaxed?
• (22:43) - Our biggest learning moment
• (25:34) - The hardest EP to record
• (28:09) - Funniest moment?
• (29:16) - Looking ahead to S4
• (31:31) - TBR for the holiday
• (33:42) - Final thoughts

In this episode, we dive into My Friends by Fredrik Backman—a deeply human story about connection and the messy devotion that holds friendships together. We talk about friendships as a lifeline, the way humor softens heartbreak, and why these characters feel so lived-in. Listen for the themes that hit hardest and if we recommend adding this to your TBR.

Links

• My Friends:(https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217163697-my-friends)
• Fredrik Backman on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6485178.Fredrik_Backman)

Chapters

• (01:49) - Why Kristy picked it
• (03:21) - Calling all listeners!
• (04:20) - Book summary (spoiler-free)
• (05:50) - SPOILER ALERT!
• (06:10) - Kristy's review
• (08:23) - Jon's review
• (10:10) - Finding your people
• (13:23) - Louisa
• (16:10) - The struggle was real
• (19:54) - So much trauma
• (21:36) - A slight divergence...
• (23:36) - Back to the question...
• (25:20) - Who did Kimkim love?
• (27:57) - Christian
• (30:20) - Meaning of the pier
• (32:13) - Unpacking the ending
• (36:29) - Final thoughts

In this episode, we dissect The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood—the STEM rom-com packed with fake dating and grumpy/sunshine chemistry. We talk about what felt rom-com convenient, power dynamics inside academia, and whether the resolution sticks the landing—professionally and romantically. Join us for our favorite laugh-out-loud moments!

Links

• Official author website: (https://alihazelwood.com/)
• The Love Hypothesis: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56732449-the-love-hypothesis)
• Ali Hazelwood on Goodreads: (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood)

Chapters

• (01:27) - Announcing contest winner
• (04:41) - Book summary (spoiler-free)
• (06:24) - SPOILER ALERT!
• (06:44) - Jon's review
• (07:44) - Kristy's review
• (09:41) - The academic setting
• (12:51) - Olive
• (16:57) - Adam
• (21:36) - All the tropes
• (23:58) - Protecting a friend’s happiness
• (26:06) - Bad reputation (Adam's version)
• (30:30) - F-ing Greg
• (32:37) - The "conference"
• (38:58) - How Olive handled "the situation"
• (43:47) - Final thoughts