Books I’m Obsessed With & The TV Shows I Can’t Stop Watching! - March 9, 2025

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books. Welcome back to What to Read Next, the podcast that helps topple your TBR! In this episode, I’m returning to my original 2018 format, where I share what I’m reading and watching. You’ll get my honest thoughts—what’s working, what’s not, and whether these picks are worth adding to your list. Because, let’s be honest, my yuck might be your yum and vice versa!Timestamps & Topics Covered:[00:00:00] – IntroductionWhy I’m bringing back these chatty updatesMy recent struggle with reading on my Kindle after 2000+ daysHow audiobooks have been saving my reading life [00:03:00] – My Audiobook RoutineHow I consume audiobooks throughout the day (driving, chores, bedtime)Investing in affordable headphones for audiobook listening 📺 TV Shows I’m Currently Watching[00:04:00] - Learning to Watch TV AgainHow doom-scrolling has made it harder to focus on TVWhy I’m making an effort to get back into watching shows [00:05:00] - Shows on My WatchlistThe Traitors (US) (Peacock) Upcoming recap episode discussing the finale & reunion Megan with Love (Netflix) Hate-watching and thoughts on curated "perfect" influencer lifestylesComparing Megan’s show to Ina Garten’s memoir and Martha Stewart’s documentary Paradise (Hulu) Hooked on it after one random episode!Dystopian twist—way more than just a CIA-style show The Pitt (HBO Max Too graphic for me, despite liking medical dramas Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix) True crime/wellness grifter documentaryReflections on my past as a fitness/wellness blogger and MLM culture 📚 Books I’m Currently Reading (All Audiobooks)[00:11:00] - Pre-Release MysteriesA Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper - https://amzn.to/3FbLmDh Cozy mystery meets romcom—features a wedding proposal planner who gets caught in a murder mysteryLong chapters are a downside! All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman - https://amzn.to/4bEg040 Thriller with "Finlay Donovan" vibes but spicierFormer pop star turned mom caught in a missing child case [00:14:00] - Tackling My Audible LibraryTraining the Heart by Paisley Hope - https://amzn.to/41QNedd Horse ranch romance featuring a heroine escaping a past toxic job & relationshipForced proximity and small-town charm Seeing Red by Bailey Hannah https://amzn.to/43z7RMm Spicy surprise pregnancy romance with a "lust as a sleep aid" tropeBorrowed via Amazon Music’s audiobook trial 🎧 Audiobook & Library Hacks[00:16:00] - Tips for Borrowing AudiobooksHow to use Kindle Unlimited +...