Episodes

  • "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman

    "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman
    Mar 19 2026
    "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman follows a group of retirees in a quiet English village who meet weekly to solve cold cases until a real murder lands right on their doorstep. Blending humor with a surprisingly heartfelt look at aging, friendship, and purpose, the novel turns a classic whodunit into something more. Hosts Kacy and Tyler unpack if this is a clever cozy mystery or a story that leans more on its characters than the crime itself.
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    14 mins
  • TRAILER: Proofread — Read More of What You Love

    TRAILER: Proofread — Read More of What You Love
    Aug 7 2025
    Between work, parenting, and life’s endless to-do lists, who has time to invest in books they don't like? Welcome to Proofread. Proofread wants to help you read more of what you love and less of what you don't. Hosted by Kacy and Tyler, two English professors, avid readers, and busy parents, each Proofread episode gives you everything you need to decide whether a book is a must-read or a hard pass. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get thoughtful context, a quick summary, honest opinions, and clear content warnings. No spoilers and no fluff. These aren’t sponsored reviews, just real readers giving real takes to help you find the right book for right now. Proofread is a production of BYU Radio.
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    1 min
  • "Everything Sad is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

    "Everything Sad is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
    Mar 12 2026
    "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri is told through the voice of a young Iranian refugee sharing his story in an Oklahoma classroom. The book blends myth, memory, and humor as it explores what it means to leave everything behind and start over. Hosts Kacy and Tyler dig into the storytelling style, the emotional weight, and the big question at the heart of the book: Is this a powerful modern memoir or a narrative that asks a little too much of the reader?
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    16 mins
  • “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

    “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
    Jan 1 1970
    “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is a quiet novel with a giant heart and an octopus who might be the wisest character of them all. Set in a small coastal town, the story follows a grieving widow and an unlikely friendship that slowly untangles a long-buried mystery. Is it a charming crowd-pleaser or a sentimental stretch? Subtle or slow? Hosts Kacy and Tyler dive into the characters, the twists, and yes, the octopus, to help you decide if “Remarkably Bright Creatures” deserves a spot on your nightstand.
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    15 mins
  • "We Are Eating the Earth" by Michael Grunwald

    "We Are Eating the Earth" by Michael Grunwald
    Feb 26 2026
    “We Are Eating the Earth” by Michael Grunwald takes on one of the biggest stories of our time: how the global food system is reshaping the planet. Grunwald argues that what’s on our plate is transforming the Earth itself. Is it alarmist or urgent? Practical or preachy? Hosts Kacy and Tyler dig into the data, the debate, and the proposed solutions to help you decide if “We Are Eating the Earth” is an essential wake-up call or food for thought best left on the shelf.
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    15 mins
  • "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard

    "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" by Annie Dillard
    Feb 19 2026
    “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard is a work of creative nonfiction about seeing the natural world. Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tinker Creek, Dillard observes muskrats, praying mantises, and shifting seasons with wonder and unease, asking what nature reveals about beauty, cruelty, and the presence of God. Is it transcendent or tedious? Profound or pretentious? Hosts Kacy and Tyler wade into Dillard’s vivid prose and big questions to help you decide if “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” is a life-changing classic or simply not your stream.
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    17 mins
  • "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell

    "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell
    Feb 12 2026
    "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell is a tender novel about love, grief, and the quiet moments that shape a family’s life. Centered on the death of Shakespeare's son and the damage left in its wake, the story explores how loss stays long after it occurs. Is it heartbreaking or hopeful? Lyrical or overwrought? Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss O’Farrell’s prose and emotional depth to help you decide if "Hamnet" is a moving must-read or one to skip for now.
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    16 mins
  • "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir

    "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir
    Feb 5 2026
    “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir is a fast-paced, sci-fi adventure about survival, friendship, and what it means to save humanity when everything is on the line. When a lone astronaut wakes up light-years from Earth with no memory of who he is or why he’s there, science, problem-solving, and unexpected connection become his only hope. Is it hard science or heartfelt storytelling? Thrilling puzzle or emotional journey? Hosts Kacy and Tyler dive into the novel’s inventive plot, humor, and deeply human core to help you decide if Project Hail Mary is a must-read mission or one you’ll choose to pass by.
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    17 mins