This week, the girls are joined by none other than Brady Lockerby, bookish influencer, TikTok sensation, and lover of all things emotionally devastating (one of her fav authors is Kristin Hannah after all). From bookish content to everything in between, Brady has built a community unlike most other bookish influencers! In this episode, she dives into her journey as a reader, her favorite memoirs and authors, advice for anyone wanting to grow a social media following, and more. Get your Goodreads, Fable, or whatever bookish app you use ready, because Brady gives out some killer book recs in this episode! You'll love her just as much as Reggie, Mikayla, & Kennedy do after this episode!
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1:22:29
Who Said It? Book Character Edition
It’s game time on I’ll Read What She’s Reading! In this episode, Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy put their bookish brains to the test with a round of Who Said It? — a fun and chaotic guessing game where they try to match iconic (and not-so-iconic) quotes to the characters who said them.
From beloved protagonists to morally gray faves, no character is off-limits. Will they ace the challenge or totally blank on the most obvious lines? Tune in for laughs, friendly competition, and a whole lot of literary love.
Play along and see if you can guess the quotes before they do! 📖🎙️🧠
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THE POPPY WAR - March Book Club
The girls dive in to discuss the epic fantasy novel, The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. They share their overall rating, favorite and least favorite throughout each part of the book, and announce their April book club pick! Tune in to hear the moments that moved them, the lessons they learned, and whether or not they think they will continue the trilogy.
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1:03:29
Spring TBR 2025
Spring is here, and Mikayla, Reggie, and Kennedy are ready to refresh their reading lists! In this episode of I’ll Read What She’s Reading, they’re sharing their Spring 2025 TBRs—filled with highly anticipated new releases, long-overdue backlist picks, and the books they just know will become new favorites.
Join them for a fun, bookish conversation as they swap recommendations, debate which titles to prioritize, and maybe even add a few unexpected reads to their lists. Grab your Goodreads app and settle in—this is one TBR chat you won’t want to miss! 🌸📚✨
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50:43
Book Talk w/ JESSA HASTINGS
Jessa Hastings is one of the girls’ favorite authors, and for good reason—her writing is unlike anything they’ve ever read. In this episode, they sit down with the Magnolia Parks and Never author to talk about the magic she weaves into every story, the characters that feel like real people, and the emotions that linger long after the final page. With her newest book releasing on April 1st, Jessa shares insights into her writing process, the themes that drive her stories, and what readers can expect next. It’s a conversation filled with laughter, deep dives into storytelling, and all the reasons why Jessa Hastings is truly in a league of her own.
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Welcome to I’ll Read What She’s Reading hosted by Reggie, Mikayla, and Kennedy —
the podcast where the group chat becomes a book club, and the TBR never stops growing. Each month, for our book club, you help us select a book where we discuss everything from our star eating, fan cast, loves, hates, & more. Plus, we’ve got interviews with bestselling authors and behind-the-scenes convos with some of your favorite BookTok creators! When we’re not discussing a specific book, we’re a little unhinged. Episodes based around Smash or Pass on our favorite book boyfriends, bookish bang, marry, kill, dramatic first-line guessing games, and a whole lot of chaos. So whether you're a casual reader or in a full-blown situationship with your favorite fictional man, come hang with us. We’re here to make your reading life more fun, more chaotic, and definitely more relatable. New episodes every Wednesday — let’s read what she’s reading!