Show Notes
In a world where our reading habits can define our emotional well-being, Dana and Cori dive deep into the healing and transformative power of books. Are you someone who struggles with balancing your love for escapist romance novels and the need for deeper, more meaningful narratives? This episode is a must-listen for anyone caught in the whirlwind of literary obsession! Join Dana and Cori as they explore their personal journeys through the pages of books, tackling tough questions about addiction to certain genres and how they affect our lives. You'll discover how Cori’s therapist recommended a break from her beloved romance novels and what happened when she finally returned to them—spoiler alert: it’s a rollercoaster of emotions! They discuss the significance of finding balance in your reading habits, sharing insights on why mixing genres can rejuvenate your literary palate. Dana and Cori break down the latest book they read, "Whistler" by Ann Patchett, which challenges the norms of storytelling and provides a fresh perspective on life’s complexities. Why does it matter? Because understanding the impact of what we read can help us navigate our own lives better. The stakes are high—ignoring this could mean missing out on the joy of reading that truly resonates with your journey. Perfect for avid readers and casual book lovers alike, this episode promises to inspire you to reflect on your own reading choices and the stories that shape you. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that will leave you eager for your next literary adventure!
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More from The Pages Between Us
Dana and Cori dive into This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page—a moving story about grief, healing, and finding the courage to live again. They discuss Tilly’s year of meaningful books, her unforgettable love with Joe, and the people who help her rediscover connection, hope, and new beginnings. Get ready for plenty of laughs, tears, and spoilers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into Love You More by Emily Giffin—and for the first time, they completely agree that a book missed the mark. They unpack the questionable love triangle, unexpected custody arrangement and character decisions that simply didn’t feel believable. Was the story missing emotional depth, or have Dana and Cori’s reading tastes simply evolved? Tune in for their honest—and very funny—review. Warning: This episode contains spoilers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone, the Alaskan wilderness is unforgiving—but the greatest danger facing one family may be inside their own home. Dana and Cori discuss this powerful story of survival, trauma, domestic abuse and the complicated bond between a mother and daughter. They unpack Leni and Matthew’s heartbreaking love story, debate Cora’s difficult choices and explain why this beautiful, brutal novel stayed with them long after they finished it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune—a friends-to-lovers romance about heartbreak, missed timing, and the complicated line between friendship and something more. After Frankie’s wedding is unexpectedly called off, her lifelong best friend George joins her on the honeymoon that was already planned. Against the gorgeous backdrop of Tofino, old feelings surface, long-held secrets unravel, and their supposedly platonic friendship begins to look very different. Dana and Cori debate whether all that longing felt romantic or frustrating, discuss the book’s surprisingly steamy turn, and try to make sense of the whale storyline that one of them loved—and the other definitely did not. Was George the perfect romance hero? Did Frankie make everything harder than it needed to be? And was this beach read worth the emotional buildup? Warning: This conversation contains spoilers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dana and Cori dive into With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick—a darkly funny psychological thriller about obsession, new motherhood, and a fractured friendship that goes completely off the rails. What begins as one kind of story slowly transforms into something neither of them saw coming. They unpack the characters, the audiobook’s standout narration, their wildly incorrect predictions, and the shocking twists that left them texting each other “WTF?” By the end, one of them was so anxious she had to stop listening—and immediately picked it back up the next morning. Was the ending brilliant, completely unhinged, or both? Listen in for Dana and Cori’s honest, spoiler-filled reaction to one of the most unexpected books they’ve read yet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.