Season 3: Episode 17. - So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
May 26, 202655mEp. 17S3
Find out if Melissa thinks So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
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Could Read/Should Read/Must Read
Hosted by Melissa and Sarah · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Episodes
53
Last ep.
11 days ago
Avg length
45m
Booking Probability™
39
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Listen Score
24
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Virality (30d)
50
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About this podcast
There are some books that you could read. Some books you should read. And some books that you must read. Melissa and Sarah share their reading reviews and recommendations to let you know what books you could, should, and must read. Expect a few laughs along the way.
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About the host
Melissa and Sarah hosts Could Read/Should Read/Must Read, a arts show with 53 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesSeason 3: Episode 16 - Book Banter (Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy)
May 11, 202649m
In this Book Banter episode, Melissa & Sarah discuss Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 15 - Vigil by George Saunders
Apr 28, 202657mEp. 15S3
Find out if Sarah thinks Vigil by George Saunders is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 14 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King
Apr 14, 202645mEp. 14S3
Melissa & Sarah are joined by friend-of-the-pod and author of What Happened to Maggie Dalton , Christopher Tobin. Find out if he thinks 11/22/63 by Stephen King is a could-read, a should-read, or a must-read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 13 - I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
Mar 31, 202657mEp. 13S3
Find out if Melissa thinks I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 12 - Poetry, Songwriting, and a bit of Bob Dylan with guest Chris LeDrew
Mar 17, 202635m
Melissa and Sarah welcome former classmate and renowned musician, Chris LeDrew, to talk poetry and songwriting (especially Nobel Prize winning Bob Dylan) just in time for World Poetry Day!
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 11 - Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna
Mar 3, 202657m
Find out if Sarah thinks Evenings & Weekends by Oisín McKenna is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3 - Episode 10 - The Romantasy Episode
Feb 14, 202633mEp. 10S3
Melissa & Sarah chat with Tabitha from Reading With Tabitha to chat about Romantasy in this year's special Valentine's Day Episode!
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 9 - Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa
Feb 3, 202657mEp. 9S3
Find out if Melissa thinks Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa is a could read, a should read, or a must read. Books referenced in this episode: Lands' End: A Walk In Provincetown by Michael Cunningham Hell Town by
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 8 - The Winner by Teddy Wayne
Jan 20, 202638mEp. 8S3
Find out if Sarah thinks The Winner by Teddy Wayne is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 7 - 2025 Year End Wrap Up!
Jan 6, 202646mEp. 7S3
Melissa & Sarah discuss their favourite reads of 2025! Books referenced in this episode: The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen You Like It Darker by Step
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 6 - Holiday Reads (2025 edition)
Dec 16, 202550mEp. 6S3
Melissa & Sarah chat about which festive fiction they're reading this season in the 3rd annual Holiday Reads episode!
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 5 - The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
Dec 2, 202546mEp. 5S5
Find out if Sarah thinks The Husbands by Holly Gramazio is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason3: Episode 4 - The Listeners by Jordan Tannahill
Nov 18, 202545mEp. 4S3
Find out if Melissa thinks The Listeners by Jordan Tannahill is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 3 - Summer Reading Challenge Recap
Nov 4, 202548mEp. 3S3
With summer well behind us, Melissa & Sarah finally recap the 2025 Reading Challenge and chat with participants about their experiences filling their bingo cards. Special thanks to Melissa "Missy" Waite and Nicole Miller
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 2 - Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson
Oct 14, 202534mEp. 2S3
Find out if Sarah thinks Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 3: Episode 1 with author Heidi Wicks
Oct 3, 202535mEp. 1S3
Melissa & Sarah are delighted to host author, Heidi Wicks, and chat about her latest book, Here .
Show notesSeason 2: Episode 18 - Mean Girls Book Banter Episode
Jun 24, 202529mEp. 18S2
Melissa & Sarah harp on some aspects of books (and book culture!) that really grind their gears in this "after-dark" book banter episode. (Sorry in advance - there's a teensy bit of swearing in this one.)
Show notesSeason 2: Episode 17: The Wedding People By Alison Espach
Jun 3, 202539mEp. 17S2
Find out if Melissa thinks The Wedding People by Alison Espach in a could read, a should read, or a must read.
Show notesSeason 2: Episode 16: Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut with Kyle Carpenter
May 20, 202530mEp. 16S2
Find out if special guest, Kyle Carpenter, thinks Slaughterhouse 5 is a could read, a should read, or a must read.
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Who is the host of Could Read/Should Read/Must Read?
Could Read/Should Read/Must Read is hosted by Melissa and Sarah. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 53 episodes.
How many episodes does Could Read/Should Read/Must Read have?
Could Read/Should Read/Must Read has published 53 episodes.
What topics does Could Read/Should Read/Must Read cover?
Could Read/Should Read/Must Read regularly covers arts, books. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.
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