Mid-Year Check-In, Q&A, and Podcast Updates with Jenessa

Mid-Year Check-In, Q&A, and Podcast Updates with Jenessa

Welcome to the first Mid-Year Check-In with Jenessa! In this episode, Jenessa talks about what books she's read in the first half of 2026, answers some questions from listeners, and gives some updates on the podcast.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

We Watched Ella Enchanted (with Marissa)

Marissa and Jenessa discuss the whimsical, early 00's fantasy, almost juke-box musical, Ella Enchanted.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

We Review Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (with Marissa)

Today's episode is all about one of Jenessa's favorite childhood books, Ella Enchanted! Listen along as Jenessa and Marissa discuss middle grade literature, ogres, diaries, and magic! Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

Cinderella - The Original Fairytale vs. Adaptations (with Marissa)

Marissa and Jenessa discuss the origins of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, as well as the many movie and book adaptations that have been made throughout the years. What version of Cinderella is your favorite? Content Warning - (via discussion of the Brothers Grimm fairytale) bodily harm, death, murder, abuse Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com

We Watched Hair Love (with Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast)

This week we discuss the Oscar winning short film, Hair Love, and the picture book that came shortly after. Make sure you watch the short film [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28&t=36s] and listen along! Follow Alyssa @stories.and.spoilers.podcast [https://www.instagram.com/stories.and.spoilers.podcast/]and listen to our past collab episodes! We Review Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/16423747] We Watched Nightbitch [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/16502156] We Review How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/17220321] We Watched How Stella Got Her Groove Back [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/episodes/17283620] We Discuss Dinner with Vampires on @stories.and.spoilers.podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/74goiIw9aNz4kmoekXXuV8?si=626b1b1ca52f49f8] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2204175/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst] All episodes can be played at readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com [https://readthebookfirst.buzzsprout.com] Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ReadtheBookFirst [https://www.patreon.com/c/ReadtheBookFirst] Don't forget to subscribe, rate us 5 stars, and follow us on Instagram @readthebookfirstpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/readthebookfirstpodcast/] - Happy reading! Business inquiries only - readthebookfirstpodcast@gmail.com