by Co-Hosts Stacey & Rebecca
Hi, we're Stacey and Rebecca, your book loving sisters taking you along on our reading journey. My Sister's TBR is a bi-weekly bookish podcast, discussing our past, current and future reads, having some laughs in-between and fan-girling over all the hottest topics and trends in our book world! So grab your favorite mug, a cozy blanket and lets get chatting! <br/><br/><a href="https://www.mysisterstbr.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.mysisterstbr.com</a>
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April 21, 2026
<p>April Mid-Month Check-In: Respectfully Wandering Near Our TBR</p><p>If you’ve ever opened a book… read two chapters… and then immediately picked up something else—welcome. You are among friends.</p><p>We’re back with our April mid-month check-in, and this one is very much a <strong>“we’re just vibing”</strong> episode. Because somehow it’s already mid-April (time is fake, we’ve decided), and our reading habits are… questionable at best.</p><p>This episode is less of a structured update and more of a <strong>where are we at, what are we doing, and why is nothing sticking</strong> kind of situation.</p><p>A Quick Reality Check</p><p>We started April with intentions. (Good intentions. Strong intentions.) </p><p>And then… nothing grabbed us.</p><p>Between reading slumps, lack of focus, and just life doing its thing, we’ve both found ourselves in that weird space where you’re technically reading… but not really reading.</p><p>Or, as we so eloquently put it:</p><p>we are currently “attempting to read”</p><p><strong>Release Radar</strong> (aka How We Ruin Our Own TBR)</p><p>This part of the episode remains undefeated.</p><p>Every single time we sit down to talk about new releases, we:</p><p>* Add books to our TBR</p><p>* Get excited about them</p><p>* …and then never read them</p><p>As is tradition.</p><p>April gave us a mix of:</p><p>* <strong>Romance with all the tropes we love</strong> (friends to lovers, slow burn, fake relationships 👀)</p><p>* <strong>Spooky thrillers</strong> that might finally give us the “crawl out of your skin” feeling we’re chasing</p><p>* <strong>Sci-fi/fantasy picks</strong> that we want to be into (we’re trying, okay)</p><p>* And a few <strong>covers so pretty</strong> we didn’t even need the synopsis</p><p>And yes… we absolutely added multiple books while recording.</p><p>The Ones We’re Actually Excited About</p><p>Without giving too much away (because that’s what the episode is for 👀), a few stood out:</p><p>* A <strong>fake dating, friends-to-lovers situation</strong> that checks way too many boxes</p><p>* A <strong>creepy caretaker job thriller</strong> that gave immediate heebie-jeebies</p><p>* A <strong>short dystopian romance about the literal end of the world</strong> (casual)</p><p>* And a <strong>dark Wizard of Oz retelling</strong> that we will, without question, eat up</p><p>Because if it’s a retelling and a little unhinged… we’re in.</p><p><strong>The Bookish Grapevine</strong></p><p>Since we accidentally skipped March (life happens, okay), this episode turned into a bit of a <strong>news catch-up moment</strong>.</p><p>Some highlights:</p><p>* More <strong>book-to-screen adaptations</strong> are coming (we have thoughts)</p><p>* Some are already out… and we are debating whether to watch or reread first</p><p>* A few upcoming releases and casting announcements that have us 👀</p><p>* And one or two things that made us go, “okay wait… I need that immediately”</p><p>“we’re just casually reshaping our entire TBR again”</p><p><strong>What’s On Our Nightstands</strong></p><p>This is where things get a little chaotic.</p><p>Between the two of us, we currently have:</p><p>* Multiple books started</p><p>* Multiple books paused</p><p>* Multiple books we want to read</p><p>* And at least one book actively ruining us emotionally</p><p>It’s very much a “throw everything at the wall and see what sticks” situation.</p><p>One of us is juggling:</p><p>* fantasy</p><p>* audiobooks</p><p>* book club reads</p><p>* and pure desperation to get out of a slump</p><p>The other is:</p><p>* battling a nonfiction read</p><p>* starting and stopping multiple books</p><p>* and emotionally spiraling over a certain The Last Letter (which… yeah, that tracks)</p><p>The Plan (If Everything Goes According to Plan…)</p><p>We are hoping (key word: hoping) to:</p><p>* Watch and talk about <strong>Reminders of Him</strong></p><p>* Possibly do a <strong>book vs movie comparison</strong></p><p>* And get back into our regularly scheduled chaos</p><p>No promises, but the intention is there.</p><p>Final Thoughts</p><p>This episode is exactly what a mid-month check-in should be, a little messy but a whole lot of honest. Not every reading month is productive. Not every book hits. And sometimes you’re just… <strong>respectfully wandering near your TBR</strong>.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen to the full episode</strong> for all the chaotic adds, real-time reactions, and the books that somehow ended up on our TBR against our will. 💚📖</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to My Sister's TBR at <a href="https://www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe</a>
April 4, 2026
<p>We told ourselves we were going to react calmly. We told ourselves this would be a chill, normal, emotionally stable mini episode. It took approximately <strong>seven seconds</strong> for that to fall apart.</p><p>Welcome to this chaotic little bonus episode of My Sister’s TBR, where we finally sat down to watch the new HBO Harry Potter trailer! (and immediately realized we were not prepared for the emotional damage.)</p><p>First Reactions: Immediate Emotional Instability</p><p>Before even hitting play, we knew this was dangerous territory.</p><p>This isn’t just another adaptation, this is <strong>our childhood</strong>. The kind of story that shaped how we read, how we imagined, and who we are as book people.</p><p>So yes, the stakes were high.</p><p>Within seconds we were tearing up.We were overwhelmed.We were already spiraling.</p><p>Because somehow, impossibly, this didn’t feel like just another reboot, it felt like <strong>coming home</strong>.</p><p>The Big Question: Does It Feel Like the Books?</p><p>Short answer: <strong>yes. Immediately.</strong></p><p>One of the biggest takeaways from the trailer is that this adaptation feels <strong>much closer to the source material</strong> than the original films ever could.</p><p>We’re getting more of Harry before Hogwarts, more of the magic, and more of the darker reality of his childhood.</p><p>And… we have thoughts about that. You’ll want to hear them.</p><p>The Tone: Darker, Heavier, More Honest</p><p>One thing that stood out immediately is how <strong>dark</strong> this version feels. Harry’s childhood isn’t quirky or comedic. It’s not “haha, cupboard under the stairs.”</p><p>It’s <strong>neglect, isolation and cruelty.</strong></p><p>This trailer has shifted the entire tone of the series in a way that feels more mature, emotionally grounded and actually more respectful to the story.</p><p>Hagrid: The Emotional Breaking Point</p><p>Let’s talk about the moment. Yesss, that moment.</p><p><strong>When Hagrid appears and we’re done for.</strong></p><p>Immediate tears.</p><p>We talk about why that moment hits so hard, and also the one tiny detail that has us just a little bit 👀.</p><p>Cautiously Optimistic (But Still Nervous)</p><p>There are things we’re excited about.There are things we’re side-eyeing.</p><p>And yes… we do talk about Snape.</p><p>Final Thoughts: Before We Spiral Again</p><p>The biggest takeaway is that this adaptation doesn’t feel like it’s trying to replace the movies. </p><p>It feels like it’s trying to <strong>complete the story</strong>.</p><p>To give us the details we missed.The depth we wanted.The version we imagined while reading.</p><p></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen to the full episode</strong> for all of our unfiltered reactions, hot takes, and chaotic emotional breakdowns.</p><p>Trust us… this is one you don’t want to miss.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to My Sister's TBR at <a href="https://www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe</a>
March 5, 2026
<p>Welcome back to another My Sister’s TBR wrap-up! Also known as our monthly tradition of lovingly checking in with our reading lives and admitting that sometimes… we simply vibe near our books instead of actually reading them.</p><p>February was not exactly a productivity queen.Our reading pace could best be described as <strong>“two chapters and a dream.”</strong></p><p>Did we sprint through our TBRs? No.Did we respectfully wander near them while playing video games, traveling, and living our lives? Absolutely.</p><p>But we still read a few good books, and had some thoughts. This is <strong>not the Reading Olympics</strong>, and we refuse to pretend otherwise.</p><p>So let’s talk about what we actually read this month, what worked, what didn’t, and the one book that emotionally took over February.</p><p>The Reading Slump Strikes Again</p><p>February started with a familiar villain: <strong>the reading slump</strong>.</p><p>Not because we weren’t trying, but because sometimes you start a book that just doesn’t hit right, and suddenly every page feels heavier than the last.</p><p>When that happens, it’s easy for the slump spiral to begin. One mediocre book leads to slower reading, slower reading leads to picking up fewer books, and suddenly the entire month feels like you’ve barely touched your TBR.</p><p>Add in things like travel, schedules, and a certain well-known MMORPG that may or may not be reclaiming some of our free time… and suddenly February is gone.</p><p>We’re trying to stop framing these months as failures. Life happens. Reading seasons change. And sometimes a slower month is just what it is.</p><p>The Books We Finished</p><p>Even in a quieter reading month, we still managed to finish a few books… with mixed results.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228065363-the-fix">The Fix</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228065363-the-fix"> by Mia Sheridan</a></p><p>This romantic thriller sounded incredibly promising on paper. A tragic past, a mysterious kidnapping, and a race against time to uncover secrets, the premise had all the ingredients for a gripping story.</p><p>Unfortunately, this one dragged more than expected. What started as an intriguing concept slowly became cumbersome to get through, and by the end it felt less like a page-turner and more like a marathon.</p><p>That said, it wasn’t a terrible read! Just one that didn’t quite hit the way it could have.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245576103-death-to-valentine-s-day?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23">Death to Valentine’s Day</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245576103-death-to-valentine-s-day?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23"> by Catherine Cowles</a></p><p>This short romantic suspense story (part of the Amazon Original Valentine’s series) had a lot going for it.</p><p>A masquerade ball.A mysterious murder.A masked stranger who turns out to be your ex’s older brother.</p><p>We love the drama.</p><p>The setting was fun, the romance had strong friends-to-lovers energy, and the overall premise worked well for a short read. The only issue was a plot twist that felt a little too sudden and slightly uncomfortable.</p><p>If the story had been longer, it might have been a dealbreaker. But at around 100 pages, it was still an enjoyable quick read.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244127859-i-will-always-love-you-maybe">I Will Always Love You… Maybe</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244127859-i-will-always-love-you-maybe"> by Dana Hawkins</a></p><p>This sapphic romance delivered cozy cabin vibes, a chaotic pink-haired vet tech, and the classic “snowed in together” trope.</p><p>Colby, a grieving widow who has built a quiet life in isolation, unexpectedly finds herself stuck in a cabin with Josie — a woman who avoids emotional vulnerability by jumping from hobby to hobby.</p><p>What unfolds is a sweet, character-driven romance full of awkward tension, slow emotional opening, and a golden retriever that deserves honorary main-character status.</p><p>It’s charming, heartfelt, and easy to read. Even if it isn’t the most memorable romance.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_4">Book Lovers</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58690308-book-lovers?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_4"> by Emily Henry</a></p><p>Five stars. No hesitation.</p><p>Emily Henry has a talent for writing romances that feel deeply human, and Book Lovers is no exception. What starts as a story about rival publishing professionals slowly unfolds into something much richer. Not just a love story, but a story about family, ambition, identity, and sisterhood.</p><p>While the romance between Nora and Charlie is fantastic, the emotional core of the novel lies in Nora’s relationship with her sister Libby. That dynamic adds a level of emotional depth that makes the book feel bigger than a typical rom-com.</p><p>The humor is sharp, the dialogue sparkles, and the emotional moments hit exactly where they’re supposed to.</p><p>For February, this was the standout read… and possibly a contender for favorite book of the year already.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17611937-the-tournament">The Tournament</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17611937-the-tournament"> by Matthew Reilly</a></p><p>A historical mystery set in 1546, featuring a massive chess tournament hosted by the Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, was definitely <strong>not</strong> a book we would normally pick up.</p><p>But sometimes asking a friend for their favorite book leads you somewhere surprising.</p><p>This story combines history, politics, chess strategy, and murder mystery, all narrated through the perspective of a young Queen Elizabeth I.</p><p>It’s smart, fast-paced, and full of twists, and while it sits far outside the usual romance-heavy reading habits, it ended up being a surprisingly entertaining read.</p><p>Featured Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44582454-regretting-you">Regretting You</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44582454-regretting-you"> by Colleen Hoover</a></p><p>Our February featured read was Regretting You by Colleen Hoover. A contemporary story about grief, secrets, and the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter.</p><p>The novel follows Morgan and her teenage daughter Clara as they struggle to navigate life after a tragic accident that shatters their family dynamic.</p><p>While both of us enjoyed the book overall, our reactions landed slightly differently.</p><p>One of us rated it <strong>five stars</strong>, praising Hoover’s ability to create emotionally engaging characters and fast-paced storytelling.</p><p>The other landed closer to <strong>four stars</strong>, appreciating the story but not quite feeling that unforgettable emotional punch.</p><p>Still, we both agreed on a few things:</p><p>* The mother-daughter relationship was compelling and realistically written</p><p>* The book is incredibly easy to read</p><p>* It’s a strong entry point for contemporary romance readers</p><p>Book vs. Movie: Did the Adaptation Work?</p><p>Since our podcast theme this year includes <strong>page-to-screen adaptations</strong>, we also looked at how the Regretting You movie compares to the book.</p><p>Surprisingly, the adaptation stayed <strong>very close to the source material</strong>. While the film condensed some backstory (particularly around Morgan, Chris, Jenny, and Jonah) the overall tone and character dynamics remained largely intact.</p><p>One notable difference involved Miller and Clara’s film project. In the book, their short film competition plays a larger role, whereas the movie focuses mainly on the promposal moment instead.</p><p>Overall verdict? You’ll have to listen to find out!</p><p>Final Thoughts on February</p><p>February may not have been our most productive reading month, but it still gave us:</p><p>* A five-star Emily Henry moment</p><p>* A surprisingly good historical mystery</p><p>* A few solid three-star reads</p><p>* And a reminder that slower reading months are completely normal</p><p>Not every month needs to be packed with books to still be a good reading month.</p><p>Sometimes all it takes is <strong>one great story</strong> to make the whole thing worth it.</p><p><strong>Until next time:</strong>Read what you want.Pause what you need.And remember that your TBR is not the boss of you. 💚📖</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to My Sister's TBR at <a href="https://www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe</a>
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Hi, we're Stacey and Rebecca, your book loving sisters taking you along on our reading journey.
My Sister's TBR is a bi-weekly bookish podcast, discussing our past, current and future reads, having some laughs in-between and fan-girling over all the hottest topics and trends in our book world!
So grab your favorite mug, a cozy blanket and lets get chatting! <br/><br/><a href="https://www.mysisterstbr.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.mysisterstbr.com</a>
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