Books I Make My Husband Read
Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl
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S2E6 - The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Books I Make My Husband Read
04/22/25 • 42 min
In this episode, Kristy and Jon dive into The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune—a heartwarming tale of magical children, unlikely friendships, and finding your voice. They unpack themes of prejudice and humanity, gush over favorite characters like Chauncey and Talia, and reflect on the cozy magic of this feel-good read. Come for the laughs, stay for the tears... and maybe a surprise Rudolph reference.
Links
- Official author website (https://www.tjklunebooks.com/)
- The House in the Cerulean Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45047384-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea)
- TJ Klune on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5073330.T_J_Klune)
Chapters
- (00:46) - Skip intro
- (01:37) - Upcoming books
- (02:39) - Book summary
- (03:53) - SPOILER ALERT!
- (04:19) - Kristy's review
- (05:22) - Jon's review
- (05:58) - Live up to the hype?
- (07:26) - Linus
- (10:58) - Favorite children
- (14:24) - Chauncey!
- (16:39) - Lucy(fer)
- (19:15) - Body size metaphor
- (23:39) - Arthur
- (29:01) - Blindly following the rules
- (30:51) - Addressing prejudices
- (32:24) - A magical romance
- (34:12) - Finding 'home'
- (36:55) - A surprise question?!
- (39:08) - Recommendations
- (40:55) - Closing time
S2E2 - The Crash by Freida McFadden
Books I Make My Husband Read
02/25/25 • 45 min
This episode unpacks The Crash, where eight-months-pregnant Tegan’s desperate escape lands her in a brutal Maine blizzard. Stranded with a dead car, a broken ankle, and a rescue that quickly turns ominous, danger follows every twist. Join us for Season Two, Episode Two, as we debate the ethical costs of survival and the unsettling lure of stranger danger.
Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/
Freida McFadden on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7244758.Freida_McFadden
The Crash on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216223604-the-crash
Chapters
- (00:46) - Skip intro
- (03:03) - Book summary
- (04:25) - SPOILER ALERT!
- (04:39) - Kristy's review
- (06:35) - Jon's review
- (10:21) - Morals over money
- (16:06) - Tegan
- (19:07) - Polly
- (20:58) - Survival skills?
- (23:52) - Polly & Sadie
- (26:08) - Hank
- (30:06) - Are they good people?
- (35:27) - Stranger danger
- (39:19) - Predicting the twists
- (41:08) - Freida #2
- (42:26) - Would Jon recommend?
- (43:21) - Wrap up
Philosophy on Book Ratings
Books I Make My Husband Read
07/31/24 • 16 min
Summary
In this podcast episode, Jon and Kristy introduce their new podcast and discuss how they got started. They also talk about their rating system for books and their plans for future episodes.
Links
Turn the Page Bookstore, Westfield, IN: https://turnthepagewestfield.com/
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Takeaways
- This episode serves as an introduction to their new podcast.
- They discuss how they got started and what inspired them to create the podcast.
- They explain their rating system for books and how they determine their ratings.
- The plan for future episodes is to provide an overview of a book, have a spoiler-free discussion, and then dive into a more detailed conversation with spoilers.
- The first book they will be discussing is 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yarros.
Chapters
- (00:40) - How we got here
- (01:51) - Jon's a streaky reader
- (04:41) - How we rate books
- (05:08) - 5 stars are not finite
- (06:19) - 5 stars =
- (07:42) - 4 stars
- (07:54) - What's an unreliable narrator?
- (09:45) - 3 stars
- (10:36) - 2 stars
- (11:27) - 1 star
- (11:46) - Jon's take on things
- (13:48) - A podcast plan
- (14:20) - First episode will be...
S1E1 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Books I Make My Husband Read
08/16/24 • 41 min
In this episode, Jon & Kristy talk about complex character development, the awesomeness of dragons, as well as themes of trust, betrayal, and the power of self-belief. The episode ends with a discussion about the different quadrants and where they feel they'd fit in.
Links
Official author website: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/ ReCaptains recap: https://recaptains.co.uk/2023/07/fourth-wing-by-rebecca-yarros/
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (00:50) - Kicking things off
- (02:51) - Format of the show
- (03:28) - Subscribe plug
- (04:06) - ReCaptians
- (05:14) - Fact checking ourselves
- (06:08) - Should we start the show?
- (07:33) - Summary of the book
- (11:04) - Spoiler alert!
- (14:39) - Jon's favorite part
- (16:04) - Kristy's favorite part
- (16:46) - Violets mantra
- (17:34) - What would your mantra be?
- (18:02) - Why is Violet in Riders Quadrant?
- (20:58) - Frickin' Dain...
- (23:08) - Dreamy Xaden
- (25:30) - Communicating through a bond
- (26:38) - Xaden's secret
- (30:47) - Did Jon see any of it coming?
- (32:20) - What Kristy saw coming
- (33:44) - A great and terrible price
- (36:48) - What quadrant would Jon be in
- (38:03) - What quadrant would Kristy be in
- (39:30) - Final thoughts
S1E2 - If We Were Villains by ML Rio
Books I Make My Husband Read
09/03/24 • 40 min
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio. The story follows seven drama students who are deeply immersed in Shakespeare and confronted with an untimely tragedy. The book explores themes of corruption, morality, and the power of Shakespeare's plays.
Links
- Official author website: https://mlrio.com/
- BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
- BIMMHR email: [email protected]
- Kristy's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
- Jon's Goodreads profile: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (01:44) - Upcoming books
- (02:44) - Snag some swag
- (03:54) - Fact checking
- (05:54) - Book summary
- (07:53) - Intro to the characters
- (11:11) - SPOILER ALERT
- (11:33) - Jon's Review
- (13:10) - Kristy's review
- (14:42) - Things to know
- (17:49) - How Jon would describe the book
- (19:04) - Who's the common enemy
- (21:25) - It's all his fault
- (22:48) - Was it self defense?
- (25:11) - But why, Oliver?
- (27:29) - Foreshadowing?
- (30:28) - The ending
S1E3 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
Books I Make My Husband Read
09/17/24 • 39 min
In Episode 03, Jon and Kristy discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This historical fiction novel is set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. The story follows the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife who delivered more than 1,000 babies and never lost a mother. However, Martha finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation, providing a glimpse into life during the late 1700s, when women were expected to be seen but not heard.
They cover their favorite characters and scenes from the book, household chores in the 1700s, and who they would cast if the book were to be adapted for film or television!
Links
- Official author website: https://www.ariellawhon.com/
- On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/112975658-the-frozen-river
- Definition of sinewy (sin(y)əwē): adjective: "with strong muscles and little fat" (from the Cambridge dictionary)
— - BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
- BIMMHR email: [email protected]
- Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
- Jon on Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (00:38) - Intro
- (01:37) - Upcoming books
- (03:23) - Fact-checking
- (05:29) - Book summary
- (07:58) - SPOILER ALERT!
- (08:54) - Kristy’s rating
- (09:48) - Jon's rating
- (11:43) - 18th century judicial system
- (13:48) - Any favorite characters?
- (16:31) - Living in the 1700s
- (17:56) - Being likes vs respected
- (19:44) - Casting call
- (22:59) - Unique relationship
- (25:52) - Could I relate to any of them?
- (28:56) - Martha refuses Lydia
- (31:53) - Burning letters of women
- (33:37) - Was justice done?
- (36:09) - Authors note
S1E6 - Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
Books I Make My Husband Read
10/29/24 • 52 min
Witches and witch hunters take center stage in Episode 06 as Kristy and Jon discuss Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli. The duo talk about morally ambiguous characters, sacrifices, and whether they are Team Gideon or Team Alex. While it is their longest episode to-date, they think it might be the best one yet!
Links
Official author website: https://www.kristenciccarelli.com/
On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter
Video recap: https://youtu.be/tpcTAg8HCGM
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (02:38) - Listener question
- (04:48) - Book summary
- (07:26) - SPOILER ALERT
- (07:40) - Jon's review
- (08:28) - Kristy's review
- (09:47) - Key moments recap
- (11:13) - World building
- (12:45) - Rune's origin story
- (15:21) - Good v evil
- (18:50) - Internal struggles
- (20:40) - Moving past the hate
- (28:09) - Relationship dynamcis
- (31:03) - Sacrifices
- (33:59) - Cressida
- (36:08) - The twist
- (40:10) - Introspection
- (43:11) - Go team!
- (45:46) - Dead or alive
- (48:09) - Final thoughts
S1E8 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
Books I Make My Husband Read
11/26/24 • 51 min
In this episode, Jon and Kristy discuss The Boyfriend, a psychological thriller about obsession and the things we’ll do for love. New York Times best-selling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest... Join them as they discuss deep secrets, dark passengers, and who they’d call if they had to bury a body. For an episode about murder, there sure are a lot of laughs.
Links
Official author website: https://www.freidamcfadden.com/
On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend
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A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance
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BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR email: [email protected]
Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (02:11) - Listener questions
- (05:46) - Book summary
- (07:19) - SPOILER ALERT
- (09:25) - Jon's review
- (12:23) - Normal dark secrets
- (14:25) - Intertwined timelines
- (20:49) - Poor Tom
- (24:52) - Motherly morality
- (29:09) - Slug
- (35:31) - Trusting your gut
- (41:13) - Syd's momma drama
- (45:27) - Advice for Sydney
- (46:55) - Aww, Kevin...
- (48:35) - Closing time
S1E10 - Best of Season 1
Books I Make My Husband Read
12/24/24 • 49 min
It’s the season finale! Jon and Kristy break down their favorite parts of each book from season one (spoiler-free, of course!), reveal their most memorable moments, and share what’s sparking their excitement for season two. You won’t want to miss it!
Links
BIMMHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksimakemyhusbandread/
BIMMHR website: https://bimmhr.com/
Kristy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kristypritzl
Jon on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl
Chapters
- (01:54) - S1E1 - Fourth Wing
- (04:52) - S1E2 - If We Were Villains
- (07:47) - S1E3 - The Frozen River
- (10:24) - S1E4 - Just for the Summer
- (12:22) - S1E5 - The Measure
- (17:02) - S1E6 - Heartless Hunter
- (22:36) - S1E7 - Book Lovers
- (26:08) - S1E8 - The Boyfriend
- (30:36) - S1E9 - A Very Merry Bromance
- (34:22) - Favorite book of the season
- (35:15) - Biggest learning moment
- (39:36) - Funniest moment
- (40:34) - Season 2 foreshadowing
- (42:52) - Jon can pick his own books?!
- (45:32) - Final thoughts
S2 - Special Contest Episode
Books I Make My Husband Read
03/04/25 • 40 min
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for—our contest episode is LIVE! Four incredible finalists. Four passionate book pitches. One very overwhelmed Jon. Who made the most convincing case? Which book will Jon actually read? And will he survive the wrath of the book community if he makes the wrong choice? Tune in now to hear all the drama, all the passion, and the final decision!
Links
- Shared Hearts (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221108786-shared-hearts)
- Leigh Jack on IG (https://www.instagram.com/authorleighjack/)
- A Love Letter to Whiskey (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31549837-a-love-letter-to-whiskey)
- Katie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/katieflipspages/)
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216052784-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea)
- Jessica Guerrieri on IG (https://www.instagram.com/jessicaguerrieriauthor/)
- A Sea of Song and Sirens (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205519553-a-sea-of-song-and-sirens)
- Maggie and Linzie on IG (https://www.instagram.com/book.clubbin.besties/)
Chapters
- (01:36) - Pitch: Shared Hearts
- (10:25) - Pitch: A Love Letter to Whiskey
- (17:42) - Pitch: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
- (27:49) - Pitch: A Sea of Song and Sirens
- (34:29) - Decision time
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FAQ
How many episodes does Books I Make My Husband Read have?
Books I Make My Husband Read currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Books I Make My Husband Read cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Conversation, Reading, Book Review, Book Podcast, Podcast, Podcasts, Books, Audiobooks, Arts and Opinion.
What is the most popular episode on Books I Make My Husband Read?
The episode title 'Philosophy on Book Ratings' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Books I Make My Husband Read?
The average episode length on Books I Make My Husband Read is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of Books I Make My Husband Read released?
Episodes of Books I Make My Husband Read are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Books I Make My Husband Read?
The first episode of Books I Make My Husband Read was released on Jul 31, 2024.
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