April Reading Round Up

How can I become a "reader"?

Wanting to become a reader but don't know where to start? We have not 5, not 10, but 11 tips to help you start your book journey! These are also helpful to get out of a reading slump or just ideas for any reader to add to their toolkit. Please share any ideas you have that has helped you! Also, we are a little out of sorts as mom has been super busy working-but we will have our June reading wrap up episode out next along with our June book talk episode which is Beneath the Broken Sky by Joshua Moehling. Whether you're hoping to read 12 books this year or 100, these reading tips will help you build a reading habit that lasts. Grab your favorite cookie and join us for a fun conversation about all things books! Keywords: how to become a reader, reading tips, how to read more books, reading habits, reading slump, beginner readers, book recommendations, library card, DNF books, book club, book community, BookTok, Bookstagram, reading goals, audiobook tips, reading podcast.

Would you read a book co-authored by ai?

Would you read a book created by ai? And how much technology is too much when it comes to creativity? In this episode of The Cookie Bookie Club, we chat about the rapidly changing world of AI and books. We share opinions on whether artificial intelligence belongs in storytelling, publishing, and everyday life. We discuss the ethics of AI-generated writing, consumer trust, authenticity in authorship, and whether using AI is more like taking performance-enhancing drugs in sports. From book covers and bookstores to classrooms and creative expression, we explore how technology is reshaping the literary world and what it means for readers and writers alike. Plus, we chat about what we're currently reading and watching, and end the episode with plenty of laughs about technology, podcasting, and our favorite sign-offs. * Should authors disclose AI use in their books? * Will AI change publishing forever? * Can readers trust AI-generated stories? * Is using AI in writing similar to performance enhancement in sports? * How are teachers detecting AI in student work? * Could AI someday recommend or even create our perfect books? * What are we currently reading, watching, and adding to our TBR lists? Grab a cookie, settle in, and join us for a lively discussion about books, technology, creativity, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. #BookPodcast #AIBooks #ArtificialIntelligence #BookTok #BookClub #ReadingPodcast #WritingCommunity #Publishing #TeachersWhoRead #CookieBookieClub

Book Talk | Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

In this bonus episode of the Cookie Bookie Podcast, we dive into Yesteryear, sharing our spoiler-free thoughts before moving into a full spoiler discussion of the novel’s biggest moments. We talk about our reading experience, discuss the themes and characters, and break down what we really think about the twist ending. We also share highlights from our experience meeting the author, including our impressions and favorite moments from the event. Whether you've already finished Yesteryear or are deciding if it's worth adding to your TBR, this episode has something for every book lover. Plus, we wrap things up with a quick chat about what we're currently reading and watching, along with a few recommendations and updates from our latest literary and entertainment obsessions. In this episode: * Spoiler-free review of Yesteryear * Full spoiler discussion and ending analysis * Our thoughts on the twist ending * Meeting the author and behind-the-scenes impressions * Current reads and book recommendations * What we're watching right now If you enjoy book podcasts, book club discussions, author events, reading recommendations, and in-depth novel reviews, this bonus episode is for you. Did you read Yesteryear? What did you think?

Book Talk | The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

In this episode of the Cookie Bookie Club, we're discussing The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. We begin with a spoiler-free review where we share our first impressions and whether it's worth adding to your TBR. Then it's cookie time, featuring a taste test—including some healthier cookie options for Mom! After the spoiler warning, we dive deep into the world of The Correspondent, discussing the novel's memorable characters, powerful themes, favorite quotes, emotional moments, and the letters that drive the story. We also explore Virginia Evans's background, what makes this literary fiction debut so compelling, and our personal reflections on friendship, aging, family relationships, regret, forgiveness, and finding your voice. Along the way, Mom gets some practice standing up for herself, leading to a few memorable moments and plenty of laughs. If you're looking for a The Correspondent book review, book club discussion questions, character analysis, ending discussion, theme breakdown, or a complete spoiler-filled conversation about one of the year's most talked-about literary fiction novels, this episode is for you. Grab a cookie and join us for another Cookie Bookie Club book talk! #TheCorrespondent #VirginiaEvans #BookReview #BookClub #LiteraryFiction #BookPodcast #CookieBookieClub #BookDiscussion #CharacterAnalysis #ReadingWrapUp #BookRecommendations #Goodreads #BookTok #FavoriteQuotes #SpoilerDiscussion #BookTalk #WomenInFiction #EpistolaryNovel #ReadersOfInstagram #BooksAndReading

May Reading Wrap Up | What we read and watched this month

It's time for our May Reading Wrap-Up! In this episode of The Cookie Bookie Club, we share everything we read, watched, loved, and couldn't stop thinking about during the month of May. Books discussed include The Correspondent, Alive and Wells, Seeing Red, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, Rock Paper Scissors, The Names, Heart the Lover, Evil Bones, and The Nightmare Upstairs. We discuss our favorite reads, surprising twists, standout characters, and which books we'd recommend (or skip). We also dive into the movies, shows, and pop culture that filled our screens this month, including The Devil Wears Prada, Dollface, The Crash, Obsession, Worst Ex Ever, The Avengers, ATL, and the dramatic Survivor season finale. Join us as we compare notes, debate ratings, share hot takes, and reveal the books and shows that kept us entertained all month long. Whether you're looking for your next thriller, horror novel, literary fiction read, binge-worthy TV show, or simply love hearing readers talk books, this monthly reading wrap-up has something for you. Let us know what you read and watched in May and give us some ideas! #BookPodcast #ReadingWrapUp #BookReview #TheCorrespondent #BuryOurBonesInTheMidnightSoil #RockPaperScissors #TheNames #SurvivorFinale #ThrillerBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #ReadingRecommendations