Books I Make My Husband Read

Jon & Kristy King-Pritzl

Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt journey as one book-loving wife curates an unexpected reading list for her husband. With each episode, dive into lively discussions, humorous debates, and surprising insights on the books she just has to make him read. It’s a book club with a twist—and you’re invited!

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Ep07 - Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Books I Make My Husband Read

11/13/24 • 48 min

In this gem of an episode, Kristy and Jon discuss Book Lovers by Emily Henry, a story that turns the classic Hallmark lovers trope on its head. They’ll cover topics about compromise, sibling dynamics, and... weird crushes on animated characters?!
Links
Official author website: https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers

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The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/208503280-the-boyfriend

A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59831299-a-very-merry-bromance?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

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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

(01:03) - Upcoming books
(06:24) - SPOILER ALERT
(07:02) - Kristy's review
(07:58) - Jon's review
(09:42) - Reverse rom-com
(12:01) - Compromise this!
(15:15) - Pick a book, any book
(17:30) - Sisterly bonds
(19:44) - Switcheroo
(22:02) - Skinny dippin'
(26:56) - Different places, different faces
(30:24) - Nora's anxiety
(35:32) - Opposite peas
(42:16) - I have the power
(44:56) - Green M&Ms
(47:29) - Final thoughts

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...

Ep03 - 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
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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 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

Ep06 - 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

Ep02 - If We Were Villains

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

Ep01 - Fourth Wing

Books I Make My Husband Read

08/16/24 • 41 min

Summary
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

Takeaways

Intro and summary of the book
Violet’s character development
Xaden vs. Dain
Book reveals and conclusion

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

Ep04 - Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Books I Make My Husband Read

10/01/24 • 41 min

For their fourth episode, Jon and Kristy tap into their love for rom-coms with Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. They talk about their favorite scenes, Kristy asks a hot-or-not question, and they also touch on how mental health plays a role with the main characters. It’s their most entertaining episode yet!

Links
Official author website: https://www.authorabbyjimenez.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/

National Council for Mental Wellbeing: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/

Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/

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Casting references:

Odeya Rush: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Madison Davenport: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1956478/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Tom Holland: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4043618/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Glen Powell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1412974/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

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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 Goodread: https://www.goodreads.com/jkpritzl

Chapters

(01:05) - Upcoming books
(02:11) - Listen questions
(06:14) - Content note
(07:06) - Book summary
(08:18) - SPOILER ALERT
(08:39) - Jon's rating
(09:24) - Kristy's rating
(12:15) - Red flag, green flag
(13:53) - Pick a spot, any spot
(16:30) - Survey says...
(18:37) - I laughed, I cried...
(21:36) - Choosing empathy
(26:30) - The rental house
(28:16) - Casting
(31:27) - The family
(33:06) - Were you rooting for them?
(37:30) - What's with the roses?
(39:36) - Final thoughts

Ep05 - The Measure by Nikki Erlick

Books I Make My Husband Read

10/15/24 • 43 min

For their fifth episode, Kristy and Jon transition from the lightheartedness of Episode 04’s romantic comedy to a more serious topic: how would you spend your life if you knew exactly how long you had to live?

Links
Official author website: https://www.nikkierlick.com/

On Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58884736-the-measure
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Heartless Hunters by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305713-heartless-hunter

Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers
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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