June Reading Wrap-Up (2026)
Episode notes
In this episode, Tyler and Shawn reflect on their busy Summer schedules and share their June reading highlights and frustrations.
Books Discussed
Hiss and Tell, Neon Gods, Blood and Bloom, Starside, Pretty Little Liars and more!!!
Show mentions
amberleighwritesbooks
IntruigBooks
JustAskStefanie
Timestamps:
00:01 - Introduction: Summer chaos and personal updates
00:12 - Reflections on busy schedules and plans
00:44 - June wrap-up: struggles and successes with reading
02:45 - The June reading wrap-up and book recommendations
03:02 - Review of Hiss and Tell and the monster romance genre split
05:23 - Neon Gods: a mythological retelling and ratings change
09:19 - Blood and Bloom: a passionate review and ratings discussion
13:01 - Tracking books across different apps: Goodreads, StoryGraph, PageBound, and Fable
16:04 - Series updates: Pretty Little Liars and ongoing reading plans
17:18 - Perfect by Sarah Shepherd and the series’ storylines
20:42 - Thoughts on How to Be a Rich Old Lady and financial literacy books
23:49 - Joyful Anyway: a powerful nonfiction about finding joy post-cancer
35:04 - Bonded to the Fallen Shadow King and intrigue book club plans
36:44 - Book recommendations: Pounded by Produce and Star Side
41:23 - Falling in love with Alex Astor’s writing and series plans
42:02 - Future episode ideas: TBRs, seasonally themed reading, and wrap-up discussions