Hello, hi, and “Welcome back to Medium Lady Reads! This is Episode 53, “Trust your Gut and Read What You Want PLUS our Best Books of the Year.” As always, Erin and Jillian have new book recommendations to share!We’re so happy you’re here—especially in this cozy, end-of-year stretch. Whether you’ve been listening all along or you’re finding us for the first time, thank you for choosing to spend a little reading time with us. Today we’re settling in with fresh book talk, comforting reads, and a few titles that might be just right for this quiet in-between week.In This Episode:It’s time for a check-in! The ladies check in on how their reading and life are going.After the check in, the ladies jump into their book reviews. Tune in to hear what books they’re recommending this week. Instead of Hot Takes, this week the ladies are sharing the books that stuck with them throughout the year.The ladies wrap up their last show of the year by sharing what’s on their holds list and what’s coming next on their TBR. The ladies will be taking a winter break for all of January, but will be back in February.Books Mentioned In This Episode:Alchemised by SenLinYuA Merry Little Life by Sarah MorganHalf Spent Was the Night by Ami McKayMate by Ali HazelwoodThe Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'NeillGirl Dinner by Olivie BlakeThe Will of the Many by James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few by James IslingtonSweet Heat by Bolu BabalolaHoney and Spice by Bolu BablolaCovenant of Water by Abraham VergheseThe Dirt Beneath Our Door by Pamela JonesLovelight Farms by B.K. BorisonThe Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray HintonWild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyCan’t Get Enough by Kennedy RyanThe Heartbreak Hotel by Ellen O’CloverWeyward by Emilia HartThe Frozen River by Ariel LawhonThe Unseen World by Liz MooreWomen Who Work Too Much by Tamu ThomasOne Perfect Summer by Carley FortuneThe Gift by Danielle SteelThe Everlasting by Alix E. HarrowAn Academic Affair by Jodi McAlisterMeet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss