Read Between the Spines
Welcome to book club! At Read Between the Spines, we take book discussions one step further - we live them as characters ourselves. Through real-time reading, we invite listeners to participate in every moment with us. By sharing both the stories on the page and our personal journeys, we create a space where connection is facilitated through the power of storytelling.
Join us as we read, predict, and ponder stories. We encourage you to read with us! Each season covers a different book, consisting of episodes breaking down sections through the story. We do not read ahead until we have recorded our episode, resulting in spoiler free episodes if you have read the corresponding chapters of each episode.
Start reading the fantasy staple, The Wheel of Time: The Eye of the World, or the epic science fiction, Project Hail Mary, and experience the adventure two-fold as you listen to your favorite book club podcast!
Season 3 coming soon - the gothic classic, Frankenstein.
Episodes
26 episodes
Season 3, Episode 2 - Frankenstein: V1:Ch3 - V1:Ch4
Trinity and Rahul, who you'll recognize as returning characters from last season, join me in covering Chapters 3 and 4 from the first volume of the 1831 edition, of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. We debate Victor’s actions and begin to s...
Season 3, Episode 1 - Frankenstein: Letters 1-4, V1:Ch1 - V1:Ch2
The characters of Read Between the Spines begin our most ambitious reading yet- a Classic. Undertaking Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein, we embark on a journey where we question the depth of horror and humanity, the role...
RBTS Special Edition 1: Heated Rivalry
In RBTS's first Special Edition episode, Lex and Kim go to the cottage! Joined by Brad and Justin, not only do we discuss the hit book and show, Heated Rivalry, by Rachel Reid, but "Brustin" also shares their true, queer, hockey romanc...
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Season 2, Episode 10 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 28 - 30
We discuss the role selfishness plays in humanity's perpetuation, the Taumoeba demonstrate there is no end goal to evolution, and we experience the implications of adaptability by any means necessary. Our final episode of Season Tw...
Season 2, Episode 9 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 25 - 27
Michael and I are joined by his brother, Rafael, who we learn is a fan of Ryland Grace! I guess people like that do exist. Ryan Gosling is mentioned, and what would this podcast's identity be if we didn't discuss Stormlight Archive...
Season 2, Episode 8 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 22 - 24
The lights are out, and we are neck deep in Taumoeba waste. Certain characters demonstrate the dangers of dating coworkers (who knew it could be that explosive?), and I discover Michael Sears may be even more intense than Stratt...Rache...
Season 2, Episode 7 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 19 - 21
Finally! Someone to explain time dilation! Our guest host, Rahul, illuminates us on some of the more complicated sciences of space travel, and Lex enjoys the soapbox tangent she embarks on regarding her favorite subject, evolution.
Season 2, Episode 6 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 16 - 18
We struggle to understand time and Mom points out how fast Ryland is running out of it. Pressured with the weight of his mission, Rocky and Ryland set out for a new planet - Adriaaaaaan! Haley, Shelly, and I (with a few guest...
Season 2, Episode 5 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 13 - 15
While Michael and I are joined by guest host, Trinity Hardy Stukey, Ryland Grace is busy getting a new roommate. As we continually follow Ryland's journey into the stars and into his past, we attempt to understand neutrinos and recognize this s...
Season 2, Episode 4 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 10 - 12
Is there anything creepier than hearing a knock when you are convinced no one should be near you? Our brave Dr. Grace answers the door nevertheless, and we are introduced to another hero. It is also evident that sleep is necessary even in the m...
Season 2, Episode 3 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 7 - 9
I'm sure none of us were shocked to discover aliens, this is a space book after all! But twice?! Join Keagan, Gabi, and I in uncovering just what Ryland saw when he encountered ANOTHER spaceship...12 lightyears from home. We also play, quite po...
Season 2, Episode 2 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 4 - 6
Welcome back, Michael, our beloved host from Season 1! Kim Campbell graces us with her bubbly and inquisitive nature as our second guest host of the season. This episode, Ryland's memory continues to return and shares the heart of his mission w...
Season 2, Episode 1 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 1 - 3
We're back for a second season! What are we reading? Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. You'll hear a familiar voice, Haley, joined by our first guest host of the season, Jack McCrary! We find ourselves disoriented, undergoing flashbacks, and...i...
Season 1, Episode 11: Bonus Episode
*SPOILER WARNING: Skip minutes 10:00-13:00 to avoid spoilers from the novel, Rhythm of War, the fourth installment of The Stormlight Archives."After finishing all recordings for Season 1, Michael, Haley, and I disc...
Season 1, Episode 10: Chapters 50 - 53
Our hero may fight Darkfriends, Trollocs, even the Forsaken, but can he fight his destiny? In our finale, we find lost relics, meet a mystical being, and enter an uncertain and dangerous future.Haley, Michael, and I discuss our differin...
Season 1, Episode 9: Chapters 47 - 49
Long anticipated answers are revealed about our favorite stone-faced warder hero, as well as a look into his heart. Michael, Haley, and I travel into the fringe of the Dark One's realm and experience no shortage of monsters. The penultimate epi...
Season 1, Episode 8: Chapters 43 - 46
We take a magical portal to a hero's homeland, identify the group's stalker, and enter the realm of our sworn enemy. We were shown how terrible and fearsome darkness can be, but were reminded how beauty, hope, and nature can be fou...
Season 1, Episode 7: Chapters 40 - 42
We encounter an entirely different sort of Power from the True Source - politics. Threatened with a growing number of enemies, our reunited friends plan for the challenges ahead. Leave it to Michael, the middle school teacher, to r...
Season 1, Episode 6: Chapters 37 - 39
Our situation gets better for some, but questionably worse for others...future chapters will tell (which MOST of our hosts have not read during this recording, ahem!). Michael, Haley, and I experience one of the many anticipated re...
Season 1, Episode 5: Chapters 33 - 36
We meet more Darkfriends than we care to but more friends that we do, earn Loial-ties, and finally, reach our destination... Caemlyn. Michael, Haley, and I reach the half-way point of The Eye of the World, covering Ch. 33 - 36.&nbs...
Season 1, Episode 4 - Part II: Chapters 29 - 32
We sing, we eat, we even fight...but we mainly run. Fast.Michael, Haley, and I finish Episode 4 covering chapters 29 - 32.00:00 Intro00:58 Ch. 29 Eyes Without Pity20:05 Ch. 30 Children of Shadow35:51 Ch. 31 Play for ...
Season 1, Episode 4 - Part I: Chapters 25 - 28
We meet a nomadic group who lives by an interesting philosophy, say a few goodbyes (permanently?! surely not...), and hold out hope for a speedy reunion for our heroes. The danger is mounting...Michael, Haley, and I learn we can easily ...
Season 1, Episode 3: Chapters 17 - 24
Michael, Rachel, and I summarize and discuss Chapters 17-24. We learn some Two Rivers history, travel to scary places, meet more frightening characters, all before the group unintentionally separates. 00:00:00 Intro + Podcast Adjus...