The Readerly Report

Update and Fall Reading

Welcome back, listeners! After a short hiatus, Nicole and Gayle reunite to share their recent updates, including exciting progress on Gayle's latest project. They also dive into the books they've been reading over the past few weeks. If you're looking for inspiration for your fall reading list, this episode has you covered as they reveal their top picks for the season!Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | BookshopThe Wedding People by Alison Espach | Amazon | BookshopA Forty-Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler | Amazon | BookshopDon't Be A Stranger by Susan Minot | Amazon | BookshopThe God of The Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | BookshopMidnight Feast by Lucy Foley | Amazon | BookshopHidden Potential by Adam Grant | Amazon | BookshopMadwoman by Chelsea Bieker | Amazon | BookshopDear Dickhead by Virgine Despentes | Amazon | BookshopThe Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | BookshopThe Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | BookshopEvening by Susan Minot | Amazon | BookshopLike Mother Like Mother by Susan Rieger | Amazon | BookshopConnie by Connie Chung | Amazon | BookshopLovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson | Amazon | BookshopThe Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter | Amazon | Bookshop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com

Summer Reading 2024

Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle catch up on their recent reads in this episode and share their summer reading picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with literary insights and exciting book recommendations for the sunny season ahead.Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | BookshopSummer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell | Amazon | BookshopSociopath by Patric Gagne | Amazon | BookshopGreen Dot by Madeleine Grey | Amazon | BookshopThe Caretaker by Ron Rash | Amazon | BookshopLong Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Amazon | BookshopMargo's Got Money Problems by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | BookshopThe Memo by Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling | Amazon | BookshopHusbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams | Amazon | BookshopThe Wives by Simone Gorrindo | Amazon | BookshopThe Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis | Amazon | BookshopAll The Colors of The Dark by Chris Whitaker | Amazon | BookshopThe Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com

Nicole & Gayle Catch Up

Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle are finally catching up after a brief hiatus due to illness and travel. In this episode, they share the books they've read or listened to over the past month. Join them for an engaging discussion as they reflect on their recent literary adventures.One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware | Amazon | BookshopZero Days by Ruth Ware | Amazon | BookshopThe Hunter by Tana French | Amazon | BookshopGenerations by Jean Twenge | Amazon | BookshopTroubled by Rob Henderson | Amazon | BookshopThe Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | BookshopVictim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | BookshopMercury by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | BookshopShiner by Amy Jo Burns | Amazon | BookshopSociopath by Patric Gagne | Amazon | Bookshop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com

The Spring Books We Can’t Wait to Read

In this episode, Nicole and Gayle are buzzing with excitement as they dive into the latest releases hitting shelves this spring. From captivating novels to gripping memoirs, they share their top picks and discuss which ones they're eager to dive into next. Plus, stick around as they share their thoughts on how well book-to-screen adaptations fared at the Oscars this year. Get ready for a lively chat filled with bookish delights and cinematic insights!Here After by Amy Lin | Amazon | BookshopCrying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner | Amazon | BookshopLeaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | BookshopAfter Annie by Anna Quindlen | Amazon | BookshopShould We Stay Or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver by Amazon | BookshopThe Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | BookshopThe Wives by Simone Gorrindo | Amazon | BookshopThe Blueprint by Rae Giana Rashad | Amazon | BookshopDays of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt | Amazon | BookshopOne Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware | Amazon | BookshopJames by Percival Everett | Amazon | BookshopWomen and Children First by Alina Grabowski | Amazon | BookshopThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | BookshopGreat Expectations by Vinson Cunningham | Amazon | BookshopThe New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger | Amazon | This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com

Spring Paperbacks & Nicole's Vacation Reads

In this episode, Gayle and Nicole dive into the world of spring paperbacks, exploring the titles that have caught their eye. Join us as Nicole shares her vacation reading list, offering tantalizing glimpses into the stories that will accompany her getaway. But that's not all – Gayle has an electrifying announcement to make: the long-awaited reveal of the name for her upcoming bookstore opening later this year. Stay tuned for all this and more in our lively discussion ahead!Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelley Van Pelt | Amazon | BookshopGood Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | BookshopRomantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld | Amazon | BookshopGames and Rituals by Katherine Heiny | Amazon | BookshopMaame by Jessica GeorgeAmazonBookshopGenerations by Jean Twenge | Amazon | BookshopRoman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri | Amazon | BookshopThe Alchemist by Paul Coelho | Amazon | BookshopZero Days by Ruth Ware | Amazon | BookshopPineapple Street by Jenny Jackson | Amazon | BookshopThe House in the Pines by Ana Reyes | Amazon | BookshopI Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai | Amazon | BookshopGood Material by Dolly Alderton | Amazon | BookshopPiglet by Lottie Hazell | Amazon | Bookshop This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com