Why You’re Reading dives into the biggest books on socials, from BookTok obsessions to Booker prize winners. Ellen, a Youtuber who talks all things pop culture,...
Welcome to the very first episode of Why You're Reading! In this debut, Ellen and Ellie dive into The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey, a historical mystery following 12-year-old Miv as she sets out to solve the case of the Yorkshire Ripper.They unpack the novel’s unique perspective, its blend of thriller and coming-of-age themes, and the wider cultural conversations it sparks about women's safety—both in 1979 and today. Plus, they debate whether the book lives up to the hype and whether they’d shelve it, shred it, or share it.Also in this episode: Ellie’s first trip to Ireland, true crime tangents, and a preview of next week’s book: Intermezzo by Sally Rooney.Follow us on socials and let us know—will you be reading The List of Suspicious Things?#WhyYoureReading #Podcast #Books #BookReview #TheListOfSuspiciousThings
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Coming on 24th February 2025 - Why You’re Reading dives into the biggest books on socials, from BookTok obsessions to Booker prize winners. Ellen, a Youtuber who talks all things pop culture, and Ellie, the publishing insider, unpack the hype, debate the wider impact, and of course, share their own unfiltered opinions.Follow Why You're Reading on Instragram and TikTok @whyyourereading
Why You’re Reading dives into the biggest books on socials, from BookTok obsessions to Booker prize winners. Ellen, a Youtuber who talks all things pop culture, and Ellie, the publishing insider, unpack the hype, debate the wider impact, and of course, share their own unfiltered opinions.
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