Did you know that Stephanie Meyer wrote a gender-swapped Twilight book for the 10-year anniversary of Twilight? Are you looking for your next summer read that will start to make you question what you ever saw in this godforsaken book series in the first place?? Look no further babes, it's Life and Death, Twilight Reimagined!

When we say there is fanfiction better than most books, this is the book, and Stephanie Meyer is the fanfiction author who should DROP HER PEN. This book is an atrocity, but one we had a lot of insane fun discussing.

Abigial recommends listening to season 2 of the Passages Podcast for more Twilight criticism and hilarity.

If you don't believe us that this book is insane, please listen to the end where we discuss how this book's ending DRASTICALLY differs from the source material. Please trust us, you don't want to miss it.

Plus, books we've read recently:

• The Women by Kristin Hannah
• Honor Girl by Maggie Thrash
• Heartstopper Vol. 5 by Alice Oseman

We are back with our third (AND FINAL) installment in our Harry Potter Deep Dive. Did we intend for this to be a full and lengthy three parts? Clearly not. However, it was fun, unhinged, and chaotic in the best ways.

Listen to this deep dive where we're covering books five, six, and seven. Emily tries to be normal about Sirius and Remus, and chicken-wing Voldemort makes a long-awaited reappearance.

As always, we adamantly do not support JK Rowling and her views. To do our part to counteract the negativity she's bringing into the world on a near daily basis, we're fundraising for the Trevor Project. Donate at this link sometime in the next two weeks to be entered for a chance to choose what book we discuss on our podcast!

Recent Reads:

• Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
• Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
• Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmoore
• Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

In the second installment of our Harry Potter deep dive, we're covering Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. Did we assure you we could wrap this series up in two parts? Yes. Did we fail miserably? Also yes.

As a reminder, we're raising money for the Trevor Project as long as this series continues. Donate at this link to enter for a chance to win the rights to pick a book for us to discuss in a future episode!

Plus, our recent reads:

• Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
• Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @readirectpodcast!

Major Disclaimer: This podcast and its hosts do not in any way, shape, or form endorse or support or agree with JKR and her awful, transphobic viewpoints. We encourage you to avoid supporting her financially or in any other way.

All June, we are raising funds for The Trevor Project in honor of Pride Month. Consider donating at this link!

For part one of this deep dive, we're discussing background, problematic behaviors of the author, and books 1 and 2 in the series.

Recent Reads:

• The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley
• A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
• The Cadence of Part-Time Poets by motswolo

For today's episode, we're sharing our summer reading bucket lists, filled with exciting new releases like "The Guncle Abroad" by Steven Rowley, envisioning perfect reading spots from beachside getaways to cozy backyard hammocks. With plans for a season filled with adventure, relaxation, and great books, we capture the whimsical spirit of summer through our cherished memories and reading aspirations.

We're sharing our summer goals and vibes, summer TBRs, and new releases we're pre-ordering this summer.

New Releases:

• The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley
• Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
• Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
• The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
• The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center
• The Examiner by Janice Hallet

Recent Reads:

• The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
• Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews

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For today's episode, we read Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn and watched part one of Bridgerton Season 3. We're comparing the book to the tv show, and discussing our many feelings about Collin and Penelope.

Plus, recent reads All The Young Dudes by MsKingBean89 and How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale.

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Today we're convening our Book Club for a deep discussion on Emily Henry's newest release, Funny Story!

Join us for a discussion of the key plot points, the characters, and find out where we rank this book in the Emily Henry universe. You will feel like you're chatting with your friends about this book, so join in on the conversation with today's episode!

Plus, Emily's recent read, Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.

Join us today for a little wine and cheese pairing, if you will. That's right, we're picking out some of our favorite books and pairing them up with the perfect companion Taylor Swift song and lyrics.

Books Mentioned:

• Circe by Madeline Miller
• The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
• Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma Alban
• The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney Milan
• The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
• All the Young Dudes by MsKingBean89

Plus, check out this Count of Monte Cristo playlist by Emily. And here's some more reading about the (mostly joking) theory that TS is a fanfiction author: #SwiftKingBean89.

Don't forget to join us in our NEXT EPISODE on Tuesday, May 7 for our full thoughts on Emily Henry's Funny Story. See you next time!