Why You're Reading
Claim This Podcastby Ellie Pilcher and Ellen Jacob
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<p>Why You’re Reading dives into the biggest books on socials, from BookTok obsessions to Booker prize winners. Ellen, a Youtuber who talks all things pop culture, and Ellie, the publishing insider, unpack the hype, debate the wider impact, and of course, share their own unfiltered opinions. </p>
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Recent Episodes
April 28, 2025
BRIDGERTON: ITS BIGGEST FAN (...AND ELLEN)
In the series' finale of Why You’re Reading, Ellen and Ellie dive headfirst into the world of Bridgerton — from Julia Quinn’s beloved novels to Shonda Rhimes’ game-changing Netflix adaptation. They unpack what made Bridgerton a global obsession: the romance, the scandal, the stunning representation, and the perfect dose of escapism. Is it just a guilty pleasure, or is there something more powerful happening under the surface? Ellen and Ellie explore the show’s take on race, gender, sexua...
April 22, 2025
ATOMIC HABITS: GAMECHANGER OR GLORIFIED TO-DO LIST?
In this episode of Why You’re Reading, Ellen and Ellie take on Atomic Habits by James Clear, the wildly popular self-help book promising life-changing results through tiny behavioural shifts. They explore the book’s central ideas around habit formation, share their personal responses to the methods, and question how much of the advice holds up under scrutiny. The conversation digs into the simplicity of Clear’s framework, the absence of robust scientific support and go beyond the surface to d...
April 14, 2025
YELLOWFACE: SOCIAL SATIRE OR PUBLISHING EXPOSÉ?
In this episode of Why You’re Reading, Ellie and Ellen dive into Yellowface—R.F. Kuang’s sharp, twisty take on the publishing world, identity, and who gets to tell which stories. They get into the messy, compulsively readable plot, the chaos of June Hayward’s downward spiral, and how Kuang blends satire, thriller, and social commentary. They talk about Kuang’s genre jump from fantasy to literary fiction, the not-so-subtle takedown of the industry, and how social media plays its own role in th...
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- What is Why You're Reading?
<p>Why You’re Reading dives into the biggest books on socials, from BookTok obsessions to Booker prize winners. Ellen, a Youtuber who talks all things pop culture, and Ellie, the publishing insider, unpack the hype, debate the wider impact, and of course, share their own unfiltered opinions. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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