Better Words

In this episode, we’re reviewing Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy and Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash. Both were provided by publishers for review! For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Operation Mincemeat musicalCome From Away musical I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdySlags by Emma Jane UnsworthThe Bee Sting by Paul MurrayThe Greatest Possible Good by Ben BrooksEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

In this episode we’re reviewing Bad Publicity by Bianca Gillam and Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeny. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Red Flags by Sophie JoHeated RivalryThe Mushroom Tapes by Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah KrasnosteinEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

In this episode we’re discussing things we watched together in January: The Traitors UK, Heated Rivalry and musicals Hercules, and Just For One Day. Caitlin also talks about The Devil Wears Prada and The Mousetrap.For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances and The Love Contract by Steph VizardCaitlin’s rom-com recommendations The Work and Seed by Bri Lee (our interview)Do We Deserve This? by Elinor Elliot Thomas (our interview)The Unexpected Mess of It All by Gabrielle TozerThis Stays Between UsEras: ABBA (BBC podcast)Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

We were lucky enough to record this episode together in a studio at Vanishing Point Records in Chesterfield. In this episode, we’re discussing Future Boy by Michael J Fox, which explores how the iconic Back to the Future film was made. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Anne of Green Gables (1980s version)Confessions of a ShopaholicWhat Went Wrong podcastEnjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠. At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

We were lucky enough to record this episode together in a studio at Vanishing Point Records in Chesterfield. We kick off with a wrap-up of our reading stats for the year: how many books and pages, the moods and re-reads.*Accessed through our work/from the publisher2024 debut book:Caitlin: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage*Michelle: Confessions by Catherine Airey*Non-fiction:Michelle: John and Paul: A Love story in Songs by Ian Leslie Caitlin: The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly BishopAustralian book:Michelle: Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica StanleyCaitlin: Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli Parker*Romance: Michelle: Swept Away by Beth O’Leary Caitlin: An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlisterFiction: Michelle: The Offing by Benjamin MyersCaitlin: Ever Blessed by Olivia O’Flynn*Young Adult:Michelle: Red Flags by Sophie Jo*Caitlin: Grumpy Darling by Alexandra Moody*Most surprising:Caitlin: Fake by Stephanie WoodMichelle: The Lamb by Lucy RoseFavourite cover:Caitlin: A Smart Girls Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard*Michelle: Sad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke*Recommendation for each other:Michelle: The Wedding People by Alison EspachCaitlin: *Until the Red Leaves Fall by Alli ParkerWorth the hype:Michelle: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidCaitlin: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsBooks on our radar for 2026:Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Motherfaker by Anna Brook-MitchellThe Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke*Esther is Now Following You by Tanya Sweeny*Heartstopper volume 6 by Alice OsemanThe Silent Appeal by Janice HallettCaller Unknown by Gillian McAllisterWhatever Happened to Madeline Stone by Louise O’NeillFruit Fly by Josh SilverThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageSurvival Show by Juno DawsonHopeless Romantics by Mhairi McFarlaneOur Perfect Storm by Carley FortuneFavourite TV:Michelle: The AmericansOutrageousSupernaturalDaddy IssuesCaitlin:Fresh Off the BoatSeverenceHeated RivalryFavourite films:Michelle: Civil WarThe Thursday Murder ClubLily & Stitch (live action)Downton Abbey: The FinaleCaitlin:September 5Wicked: For GoodThelmaFavourite podcasts:Michelle: Just The GistBig Small Talk ‘Big Talk’ episodes Last Podcast on the Left episodes on Heinrich Himmler and The Great Molasses FloodCaitlin:Pulp KitchenGood HangHamish & AndyBut for your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode:Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThe Beatles by Hunter DaviesKatabasis by RF KuangThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakWings: The Story of a Band Rivals by Jilly CooperThe Dry Heart by Natalia GinzburgPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindseyThe Job Share by Sophie JoHeartbreak Era by Sophie JoAll Fours by Miranda JulyLiterary Legends Reading Challenge The GoldmansThe Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (film)Zootopia 2Celebrity TraitorsSpotlightThe Rest is EntertainmentInside Out 2Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word.We've ⁠got a Substack publication⁠ now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠Come say hi!⁠Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod