Dad and Daughter Reads: A Book Club Podcast

About Dad and Daughter Reads: A Book Club Podcast

Join a dynamic father-daughter duo as they dive into the latest page-turners with a unique generational twist! In this weekly podcast, a Gen-X dad and his Zillenial daughter break down one newly published book over four episodes, making it easy for readers of any pace to follow along. Beyond the book club, they explore trending titles and buzzworthy bookish topics from across social media platforms. Whether you're a seasoned reader or new to the literary world, their heartfelt discussions and fresh perspectives will inspire your next great read. Get ready to share stories, bridge generations, and celebrate the love of books!

Publisher

James Tonkin, Miranda Tonkin

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Jan 2025

Latest episode

4 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2025

   Katabasis Part 5

   This is it, the final episode of Dad and Daughter Reads: A Book Club Podcast. In this episode, we finish Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, covering Chapters 29 through 35, and wrap up not only the book but also our podcast journey. To all our listeners, thank you. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or joined somewhere along the way, we’ve loved having you with us each week. Reply on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7eb66mqv5v6x2r4e6mhp6qrz/post/3m2eucbnqda22) 📚 Book: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 🗓️ Reading: Chapters 29–35 🎧 Episode: 32 (Finale) 👥 Hosts: James & Miranda 💬 Join the conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or predictions! Find us on: Discord - https://discord.gg/aQNbNuEBHM Website - https://dndreadspod.transistor.fm/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DnDReadsPod Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@dadanddaughterreads Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dadanddaughterreads Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dndreadspod.bsky.social Thanks for listening, and happy reading!

2. 

   27 Sept 2025

   Katabasis Part 4

   In this episode, we continue our read of Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, covering Chapters 22 through 28. We also share an important announcement: Katabasis will be the last book we cover on the podcast. We’ll be shutting things down after this read, maybe not forever, but for now. Next week: We’ll finish Katabasis with Chapters 29 through 35, closing out both the book and the podcast. Reply on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7eb66mqv5v6x2r4e6mhp6qrz/post/3lztgwgrx352i) 📚 Book: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 🗓️ Reading: Chapters 22–28 🎧 Episode: 31 👥 Hosts: James & Miranda 💬 Join the conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or predictions! Find us on: Discord - https://discord.gg/aQNbNuEBHM Website - https://dndreadspod.transistor.fm/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DnDReadsPod Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@dadanddaughterreads Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dadanddaughterreads Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dndreadspod.bsky.social Thanks for listening, and happy reading!

3. 

   20 Sept 2025

   Katabasis Part 3

   Episode 30 – Katabasis by R.F. Kuang: Chapters 15–21 We’re back with another section of Katabasis by R.F. Kuang, and this week we’re covering Chapters 15 through 21. Big questions are being raised. Who is the boatman? Where are Peter and Alice really headed? Plus, we share some great listener feedback on climbing, academia, reincarnation, and how Peter and Alice complement each other. Next week: We’ll continue with Chapters 22 through 28, so read ahead and join us for more of the descent. Reply on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:7eb66mqv5v6x2r4e6mhp6qrz/post/3lzbnv5yuhe2r) 📚 Book: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 🗓️ Reading: Chapters 15–21 🎧 Episode: 30 👥 Hosts: James & Miranda 💬 Join the conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or predictions! Find us on: Discord - https://discord.gg/aQNbNuEBHM Website - https://dndreadspod.transistor.fm/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DnDReadsPod Tik Tok – https://www.tiktok.com/@dadanddaughterreads Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dadanddaughterreads Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/dndreadspod.bsky.social Thanks for listening, and happy reading!

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

582

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

32

Social presence

90

YouTube

66

Engagement

51

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